Stakes Saturday at Turfway

 We look in on Turfway's opening weekend for some good stakes action.

Turfway Park Race 6 {Holiday Inaugural Stakes~6 furlongs~Synthetic~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A strong field of twelve will enter the gate in this fantastic Stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Half the field will race on the Turfway taperta for the first time. There is a plethora of speed and forwardly placed types. Speed figs are very close making it a competitive contest. Those gals that have raced over the Turfway track have been quite successful. Only two in the field have yet to travel this precise distance. It should be a fantastic evening of racing in Kentucky.

#4 Marissa's Lady (Bejarano / Morey) is the deserved morning line favorite with second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She will be part of the speed scenario. This gal loves the surface. distance, and track. A daughter of Violence, she is 77% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Quaria Comet (Talamo / Lobo) will drop slightly in distance with four superb workouts. She has the tactical speed to feel out the pace. This filly absolutely loves the surface, distance, and track showing a 100% in the money record at all three. A daughter of Shackelford, she is 72% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Jill Jitterbug (De La Cruz / R. Walsh) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She will track the pace and strike in the stretch. Another that relishes the surface, distance, and track. A daughter of Cross Traffic, she is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Baby No Worries (W. Rodriguez / Girten) won her last race at Presque Isle Downs over the same surface and has put in three fine workouts. This gal will be closing diligently in the closing strides. A daughter of Mr. Speaker, she is 57% in the money from nineteen starts. 

#12 Secret Money (Cannon / B. Walsh) will be making the switch from Turf to synthetic. She will also drop in distance and has strung togehter two smashing workouts. Look for her to track the pace. A daughter of Good Samaritan, she is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#7 Arties Princess (Conner / SA Joseph) has the tactical speed to hang with the pace and make her move. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two excellent workouts. This gal comes down from Woodbine. A daughter of We Miss Artie, she is 44% in the money from eighteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Marissa's Lady  //  #2 Quaria Comet,  #9 Jill Jitterbug,  #5 Baby No Worries,  #12 Secret Money,  #7 Artie's Princess.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #9,  #5,  #12,  #7  //  #4 Marissa's Lady.

Turfway has been offering some of the best 10 CENT Superfecta payouts. Best of luck to you with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

   

Furlong Friday at Santa Anita

On to a great downhill Turf race in California on this Friday.

Santa Anita Race 9 {Eddie D~G3~6 1/2 furlong~downhill TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A solid group of eleven will go to the Santa Anita hill in this annual affair. Plenty of speedy types should keep the pace rolling down the hill. Almost all have competed well in previous tries down the Turf hill. It should be a fantastic race.

#6 Unbridled's Note (Nakatani / Asmussen) should have a slight edge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and four sturdy peaking workouts. He holds the highest speed number at this distance and will be closing mightily into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Ambitious Brew (Smith / Jones) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three dynamic peaking workouts. This lad is perfect on the downhill Turf course from three starts. He also holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Gallant Son (T. Baze / Lucarelli) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. He holds the third highest speed number at the distance.  This guy should be tracking and closing swiftly into a strong pace.

#3 Lil Bit O'Fun (Gryder / D'Amato) should be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and four superb workouts. He has already posted two victories on the hill from three starts. This lad will be part of the closing crew.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Unbridled's Note  /  #8 Ambitious Brew  /  #5 Gallant Son  /  #3 Lil Bit O'Fun.



Thursday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R4.  Fitz Dixon, Jr. Memorial Stakes.  Our first pick, Bourbon Cowboy finished 2nd for show money of $2.80. Our second pick, Seraph, finished 9th (last).
Superfecta went 1-4-3-2.
Bankroll dips to $33.04.

An Erie Start to Our Horse Racing Weekend

We look in on Erie, Pennsylvania for the start of our Horse Racing weekend.

Presque Isle Downs Race 4 {Fitz Dixon, Jr. Memorial Stakes~6 1/2 furlongs~2 year old~Stakes}
A very nice field of twelve will go to the gate in this feature stakes race. There is plenty of speed to get this race cruising. These youngsters all have fairly close speed figs which should make for a super competitive race.

#4 Bourbon Cowboy (Feliciano / R. Scherer) has the edge with the highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint, a three race progression, and two superb peaking workouts. This lad has not yet gone this unique distance, but has raced well in his three career starts.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Seraph (E. Rodriguez / Cox) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a longer sprint, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. He is coming off a sixth place finish in a grade three race. He should close swiftly.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Duff (Villa-Gomez / Potts) appears ready to contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and one solid workout. This lad is 100% in the money from his four career starts. Watch this guy track the pace setters in good position into the stretch.

#9 Machination (Lopez / Breen) should be pressing the pace with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one straight workout. This lad is coming off a couple of good performances at Monmouth Park.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Bourbon Cowboy  /  #8 Seraph  /  #5 Duff  /  #9 Machination.



Last Superfecta Sunday (9/21) Results
Churchill Downs R9.  Claiming.  We abandoned our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket when two of our selections were scratched.  Superfecta went 2-3-10-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Chisled, won (1st) for show money of $2.60.
Bankroll increases a few dimes to $34.34.

Horse Racing Weekend begins with Turf

We roll into the horse racing weekend by looking at a classic Turf contest in sunny Southern California.

Santa Anita Race 3 {Possibly Perfect Handicap~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of seven gals will take to the green in this feature handicap.  There is enough speed to keep things rolling. Any one of these gals could win this race.  Only one has gone this distance.  It should be a very interesting race.

#6 Customer Base (Smith / Proctor) should be able to get the job done with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, an two solid workouts.  With a decent pace she will be kicking through the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Change the Channel (T. Baze / McCarthy) should challenge with an excellent speed number two starts back and three superb peaking workouts. This gal will be motoring near the front end seeking to control the speed.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Charlie Em [GB] (M. Garcia / Gallagher) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three high quality peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed ready to get first jump coming into the stretch.

#4 Plaza de Indias [CHI] (F. Perez / Miller) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts.  She too will be running late toward the wire. This gal is 50% in the money from twenty-four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Customer Base  /  #3 Changethechannel  /  #2 Charlie Em [GB]  /  #Plaza de Indias [CHI].



Last Superfecta Sunday (6/21) Results
Presque Isle Downs R5.  Winward Stakes.  Our 10 CENT Superfecta box fell short of the mark.  Superfecta went 7-9-3-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Monster Sleeping,  placed 5th.
Bankroll sprirals down to $15.34.

Superfecta Sunday in Erie

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a premiere synthetic mile in hard knocking Erie, Pennsylvania.

Presque Isle Downs {Winward Stakes~1 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of eleven gals will take to the Tapeta surface in this featured stakes race.  There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to maintain a swift pace.  Most in here have done very well over the Presque Isle synthetic surface.  With a large field of equally talented horses, it should be a challenge to wrap together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#7 Awesome Flower (Allen / Maker) should be the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two dynamite workouts.  She has grabbed a win on the surface earning the highest speed number over it.  This gal has the tactical speed to stay with the leaders and swoop into the stretch for the victory.

#5 Absolute Crackers [IRE] (McCarthy / Motion) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression.  She to has earned a win over this surface scoring the second highest speed number at such.  This gal will be tracking the pace closely ready to strike.

#11 Monster Sleeping (J. Garcia / Capuano) could be sneaky good with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one monster workout.  She has already scored two victories at the distance and is 100% in the money over the tapeta in six starts.  This lass is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Primed for Passion (Pino / Sheppard) should contend valiantly with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar workouts.  She too is 100% in the money at Presque Isle from six starts.  A stunning pace will induce her glorious closing kick.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Awesome Flower  +  #5 Absolute Crackers [IRE]  +  #11 Monster Sleeping  +  #10 Primed for Passion.



Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita R8.  Summer Oaks--G2.  Our first pick, Front Range, finished 3rd for show money of $5.20.  Our second pick, Arethusa, finished 8th (last).  Our third pick, Fleet of Gold, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 1-2-6-4.
Bankroll slips to $19.74.

California Friday

The Breeder's Cup is nearly a month away.  On this fantastic Friday, we take in a downhill Turf sprint at magnificent Santa Anita, this years Breeder's Cup host track.

Santa Anita Race 8 {Eddie D.~G3~6 1/2 furlongs~downhill TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great field of twelve will go to the hill in this annual Turf dash.  There is significant speed to carry the field forward.  The entire field is well prepped with superb workouts.  It has the makings of a terrific race.

#5 Unbridled's Note (Nakatani / Asmussen) is coming off an ordinary layoff with a decent last out speed number.  He shares the highest speed number at the distance and has put in three strong workouts.  He has a versatile running style that should serve him well.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Chips All In (Leparoux / Mullins) will challenge with a decent last out speed number at a route and two hearty workouts.  He is the other that holds the highest speed number at this distance, over this course.  This guy should be part of the leaders charging down the hill.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Caracortado (Gryder / Machowsky) is coming off a one year layoff.  He has done marvelously well coming off previous layoffs.  He holds the second highest speed number, was working two race progression, and has put in four excellent workouts.  This guy is quite capable of chasing down the leaders for the win.

#4 Boat Trip (Gomez / Pender) should be in the mix with a couple of good last out speed numbers and three hearty workouts.  He too should be tracking the field and swoop down into the stretch.

#12 Snowday [FR] (Bejarano / Mandella) comes into this one from racing in his native France.  He will fire fresh in his first North American start.  With reasonable success across the pond, he was working a three race progression prior to a normal layoff and has put in four stellar workouts.  The lad like to track the leaders.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Unbridled's Note / #8 Chips All In / #3 Caracortado / #4 Boat Trip, #12 Snowday [FR].



Thursday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R3.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Takkiddm, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Dazzled Saint, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.
Superfecta went 8-2-10-4.
Bankroll slips to $38.48.

Tapeta Thursday

We begin our horse racing weekend over the Tapeta surface at glorious Presque Isle Downs.

Presque Isle Downs Race 3 {5 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good group of ten will file in line for this early allowance feature.  There is solid speed and forwardly placed types in this sprint which should make for a very fast pace.  It should be one of the best sprint races on the day.

#6 Takkiddm (Vega / Bowman) could benefit from staying close to the pace with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and one power workout.  This guy is a specialist at this distance landing in the money 93% of the time in thirteen starts.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Dazzled Saint (Feliciano / Bourke) should challenge with the highest last out speed number and a two race progression.  This speedy guy is also a distance specialist with a 79% in the money record.  Look for him to share front running duties.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Evil Doer (Morales / Stokes) will also challenge sharing the second highest last out speed number and posting one robust workout.  This guy loves the Tapeta surface, hitting the board 75% of the time.  Expect him to press/track the pace and explode into the stretch.

#1 August Rush [SAf] (Rodriguez / Benzel) could surprise coming off an extended layoff.  He was last seen in Dubai running the Tapeta surface there in a grade three sprint.  This lad has put in three stellar workouts prepping for this race.  He should be tracking the pace ready to take advantage of a hot pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Takkiddm / #8 Dazzled Saint / #2 Evil Doer / #1 August Rush.



Last Superfecta Sunday (9/22) Results
Woodbine R8.  Overskate Stakes.  We secured a win on our 20 CENT Superfecta Box ticket for a $29.24 gain.  Superfecta went 2-8-3-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Pender Harbour, finished 3rd for $5.80 in show money.
Bankroll gets a nice rise to $39.28.

Friday Dirt Mile

A fabulous Friday is on tap.  We take a peek at a competitive dirt mile in Ol' Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 5 {1 mile~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A splendidly talented group of eight will march to the gate in this allowance feature in the Churchill Downs Fall opener.  There is a high level of speed to keep the pace moving swiftly.  It should be a classically competitive Churchill race.

#4 Hard Aces (McMahon / L. Jones) could have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three strong peaking workouts.  This fella may find himself in perfect position close to the pace and swoop through the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Strike One (Lanerie / Walsh) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number and three powerful peaking workouts.  This guy has the versatility to show speed or back off and track the pace.  In either case he shares the highest speed number over the dirt surface.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Drogue (Borel / Johnson) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four superb peaking workouts.  This guy can be strategically placed in the field to motor home in convincing fashion.

#5 Grand Contender (Mena / Amoss) will show his need for speed with a couple of good last out speed numbers and one bullet workout.  He is the one that shares the highest speed number over the surface.  Surely a great contender in this feature race.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Hard Aces / #1 Strike One / #6 Drogue / #5 Grand Contender.



Thursday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R3.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Candy Shack, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Bold Curlin, finished 7th.
Superfecta went 9-3-7-1.
Bankroll tumbles to $16.39.

Presque Isle Thursday

On this Thursday, our horse racing weekend begins with a comfortable sprint at Presque Isle Downs.

Presque Isle Downs Race 3 {6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~PA~Allowance}
An equally matched field of ten will make their way onto the Tapeta surface for this Pennsylvania Allowance race.  There is plenty of speed to keep the pace quick.  It could be a good race to wager and watch.

#1 Candy Shack (Mello / Martin) is rested and ready with the third (tie) highest last out speed number coming off a route and three robust workouts.  He should be forwardly placed seeking advantage.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Bold Curlin (Pino / Trombetta) will challenge sharing the third highest last out speed number at a route, working a four race progression, and putting in two strong workouts.  He should also be forwardly placed ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Chief Exchanger (Morales / Cooney) should contend with the highest (tie) last out speed number and a two race progression.  This guy has the highest speed number at the distance while holding an 100% in the money record at same.  He could be tough to beat.

#5 Full Blood (Parker / Stokes) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one sincere workout.  He is another that should be part of the forwardly placed contingent.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Candy Shack / #4 Bold Curlin / #3 Chief Exchanger / #5 Full Blood.



Last Superfecta Sunday's (9/1) Results
Saratoga R10.  Spinaway--G1.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta box landing only one of the four contained within.  Superfecta went 4-6-5-9.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Sweet Reason, won (1st) for show money of $3.10
Bankroll drops a buck and change to $20.49.

Ballerina Furlong Friday

Thank goodness it's Friday.  We take a look at a tremendous grade one at the "Spa".

Saratoga Race 9 {Ballerina Stakes~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A high caliber group of eleven gals will go to the gate in this annual affair.  There is plenty of speed coupled with forwardly placed types to make the pace sizzle.  Most in this one have had a little bit of a freshening hoping to put in a top effort.  It should be a spectacular sprint.

#5 Book Review (Bejarano / Baffert) should take advantage of the pace set up to close down this field.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and five furious workouts.  This gal should fire well as the favorite.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#1 Dance to Bristol (X. Perez / Figgins) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number and one strong bullet workout.  She holds the highest speed number at the distance and is 95% in the money in seventeen starts.  This gal is a pure presser and will surely benefit from a speedy pace.
$1 SHOW.

#8 Judy the Beauty (Rosario / Ward) should also contend with a couple of good last out speed number and four superior workouts that include two bullets.  This precious gal enjoys sharing the third highest speed number at this distance.  She has tactical speed to see how the pace develops.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Starship Truffles (Saez / Wolfson) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three athletic works.  She should stay close tracking the pace.

#10 Fantasy of Flight (C. Velasquez / Nevin) could be in the hunt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers.  She comes to this race exiting a route and has put in three stellar workouts.  She has terrific tactical speed to use to her advantage.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Book Review / #1 Dance to Bristol / #8 Judy the Beauty / #6 Starship Truffles, #10 Fantasy of Flight.



Thursday's Reults
Presque Isle Downs R2.  Allowance.  Our first pick, No Splits, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.  Our second pick, Thetaloveandmine, won (1st) for show money of $2.60.
Superfecta went 3-1-8-7.
Bankroll gets a raise to $32.74.

Sprinting into the Horse Racing Weekend

Thursday begins our horse racing weekend and we look at a competitive Tapeta Sprint race to start it off.

Presque Isle Downs Race 2 {6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A roaringly competitive field of eight ladies will go to gate in this allowance race.  All have the ability to be forwardly placed and enjoy it.  This one is a super contentious race with the entire field very close in terms of sprint speed numbers.

#8 No Splits (Rodriguez / Motion) is a turfer looking to cruise over the Tapeta surface.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one hearty workout.  This gal could sit back and let the pace develop, then launch her bid.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Thetaloveandmine (Morales / Hannim) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and two robust workouts.  She also holds the highest speed number at the distance.  This gal has the ability to take the lead or press the pace.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Bodacious Barb (Lumpkins / Clouston) should contend with the second highest last out speed number at a route, a three race progression, and two superb workouts.  She should be pressing the pace ready to strike.

#7 Prettyhotprincess (Parker / S. Beattie) could press her way into contention with the third highest last out speed number and one hardy bullet workout.  She was last seen at Arlington Park.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 No Splits / #3 Thetaloveandmine / #1 Bodacious Barb / #7 Prettyhotprincess.



Last Superfecta Sunday (8/18) Results
Saratoga R8.  Woodford Reserve Lake Placid--G2.  We had only three of four comprising our 10 CENT Superfecta box.  Superfecta went 7-3-4-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Concise [GB], finished 4th.
Bankroll slips to $31.04.
 

Stakes Saturday Hoorah

On this beautiful Stakes Saturday we look at two fine races one in New York and one in Louisiana.

Belmont Park Race 3 {Bowling Green~G2~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A very small field of five step onto the green.  A bit of speed rounded out by some tracker closers should make this race an interesting one.

#1 Air Support (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) should get an honest pace to close into.  He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in three hearty workouts.  This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#2 Brilliant Speed (Castellano / Albertrani) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two roaring workouts.  He could get first jump on the leaders in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#5 Brujode de Olleros [BRZ] (Leparoux / Motion) could be the surprise coming from a stellar career racing in Uruguay.  His last out at Monmouth Park was good, earning him the fourth highest last out speed number in this group.  He is coming off a freshening with three robust workouts.
$1 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta
Due to the small field, this race will not offer one.


Louisiana Downs Race 10 {Super Derby~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year olds~Stakes}
An exciting field of nine will make this race.  It comes up speed heavy and should benefit a tracker or closer.  With so many retirements from the three year old division this year, a few stars may emerge from this race pointing toward the Breeder's Cup in November.

#8 Rousing Sermon (Smith / Hollendorfer) ships in showing fine form with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five superb, peaking workouts.  He could track and close his way to victory.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#3 Blueskiesnrainbows (Talamo / Baffert) also ships in for this showing strong speed.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five stellar, peaking workouts.  This guy will be up to his knees in speedsters and pressers.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Bourbon Courage (Goncalves / Gorder) will be in the hunt with the third highest speed number and three significant peaking workouts.  He could benefit from his tracking style holding the third highest pseed number at the distance.

#2 Key Donation (Eramia / Amoss) could be the best of the rest with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four tenacious, peaking workouts.  He will be stretching out in distance with a pressing/tracking attack.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Rousing Sermon, #3 Blueskiesnrainbows / #8, #3 / #9 Bourbon Courage, #2 Key Donation / #9, #2.



Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R3.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Sisterhood, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Broadway Marquee, finished 9th.
Superfecta went 3-8-4-9.
Bankroll gets bitten and drops to $56.81.

Friday at Presque Isle Downs

Thank goodness for Friday, once again.  We take a look at a wonderful sprint featuring fillies and mares.

Presque Isle Downs {6 furlongs~3 year olds Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A good field of ten will make their start on the tapeta surface.  This race is loaded with speed which should favor those coming from off the pace.  A good old fashioned Friday sprint.

#9 Sisterhood (Trujillo / Ward) looks ready to roll with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five superb peaking workouts.  She should track the pace and fire fluidly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Broadway Marquee (Martinez / Scace) could surprise with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and three stout workouts.  She is another that will track the pace.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Dark Desire (Lopez / Ferraro) should be in the mix with a pressing / tracking attack.  She has the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one strong workout.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interesting

#3 Newtouse (Allen / McCauley) could sit right behind the pacesetters sharing the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route.  She loves the Presque Isle Downs track which helps her cause.

#5 Bluestarbaby (Fox / Walker) will be in the hunt as one of the speedsters.  She shares the second highest last out speed number, holds a three race progression, and has put in a peaking workout.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Sisterhood / #1 Broadway Marquee / #10 Dark Desire / #3 Newtouse, #5 Bluestarbaby.



Thursday's Results
Hoosier Park R5.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Flashy Kid, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, He's Got The Facts, was scratched.
Superfecta went 9-6-8-10.
Bankroll gains a few cents and settles at $61.01.

Downhill Turf Friday

Lovely Santa Anita opens its Fall meet today and we take a peek at an exciting downhill Turf sprint as part of our horse racing weekend enjoyment.

Santa Anita Race 3 {Senator Ken Maddy~G3~6 1/2 furlongs~downhill Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A small field of six speedy gals will make the start.  All appear to be well prepped with some serious workouts.  This should be a grand Turf race.

#2 Unzip Me (Bejarano / Jones) will be the speed of the race attempting to grap her thirteenth victory.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  She has the speed to take it to the wire.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Broken Dreams (Gomez / Proctor) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four superlative, peaking workouts.  She looks to track the pace and stirke in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Tanda (Talamo / Mitchell) will also be in the hunt pressing the pace.  She shares the second highest last out speed number, has a four race progression, and three robust workouts going into this race.

#1 Waveline (Espinoza / Cecil) looks ready to make a great run today with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three solid workouts.  She could surprise.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Unzip Me / #3 Broken Dreams / #4 Tanda / #1 Waveline.



Thursday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R6.  Our first pick, Kiss for Dodie, won (1st) for show money of $2.60.  Our second pick, Real Peace, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Closing Bid, finished 3rd for show money of $3.40. 
Superfecta went 4-9-10-1.
Bankroll drops a dime to $8.50.

Tapeta Sprint Thursday

Opening our horse racing weekend we look at a competitive sprint over the Tapeta surface at Presque Island downs this evening.

Presque Isle Downs Race 6 {5 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A very nice competitive field of ten will make the start in this early evening race.  All these gals have comparatively equal speed numbers over this surface.  Most have done well at this distance in prior outings.  Could be a quick, exciting race.

#4 Kiss For Dodie (Madrigal / Madrigal) will be the one to beat with the highest last out speed number, the second highest (four-way tie) speed number at the distance, and one solid workout.  She could hand just off the leader and explode in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Real Peace (Martinez / Martin) can be expected to be the speed in the race with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and the best workout tab of the group securing three superb works.  She could hold on for a nice slice.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Closing Bid (Morales / Ness) will be sure to challenge with a decent last out speed number and the second highest speed number over the surface.  This gal is a horse for the course with an 84% in the money record over twelve races.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#1 The Amateur (Rodriguez / Rogers) could be a force to be reckoned with sharing the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two athletic workouts.  She could surprise if the pace heats up on the front end.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Kiss For Dodie / #3 Real Peace / #10 Closing Bid / #1 The Amateur.



Last Sunday's (9/25) Results
Monmouth R10.  Boy, howdy!  Race was washed off the Turf.  All of our selections were scratched.  Consequently we scuttled the whole effort.
Bankrolls stands at $8.60.

Wow Dudes, Hollywood

Today we look at the highly competitive Hollywood Gold Cup.

Hollywood Park Race 8 {Hollywood Gold Cup~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A tremendous field of eight goes to the gate in this annual stakes race.  There appears to be not much speed.  Look forward to a strategically run race.

#3 Setsuko (Espinoza / Mandella) has a micro-edge with the second highest last out speed number and three stellar, peaking workouts.  He will track whichever horse takes the lead and make his move in the turn heading for the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Twirling Candy (Rosario / Sadler) will provide a powerful challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three endurance producing workouts.  Look for him near the front end ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Game On Dude (Sutherland / Baffert) will be forwardly placed looking for the victory with the third highest last out speed number and four spectacular workouts.  He could hold on well at this distance.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Soul Candy (Gomez / Gallagher) will close swiftly looking for a piece of the purse pie sharing the second highest last out speed number, possessing a three race progression, and putting in three solid workouts.  He could surprise this field.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Setsuko, #1 Twirling Candy / #3, #1 / #4 Game On Dude, #6 Soul Candy / #4, #6.



Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R6. Leematt.  Our first pick, A.P. Ridge, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Ryan's Gift, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our third pick, Silence, was scratched.  Superfecta went 3-1-5-2.
Bankroll shaves a buck to $10.70.

Summer Night Racing

On a beautiful summer Friday night we take a look at a splendid stakes race at Presque Isle Downs.

Presque Isle Downs Race 6 {Leematt~1 mile~3 year old Up~PA bred~Stakes}
A very nice field of eight will make their start on the Tapeta synthetic surface.  Good balance of speed, trackers and closers will make this race a good wagering event.

#6 A.P. Ridge (Vega / Sheppard) looks ready to run a good race with the fourth highest last out speed number, two wins at this distance, and three sensational five furlong workouts.  He will be making a strong effort to close down this good field.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Ryan's Gift (Spieth / Ferraro) will be right up on the speed hoping to capture the lead and subsequent victory.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one decent workout.  He should be right there at the finish.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Silence (Cox / W. Rice) will be the surprise coming back to the synthetic flats after a brief career as a long distance jumper.  He is coming off a longer route win and has put in two peaking workouts.  He is another closer that fits in here well.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Sunshine Bo (Quinones / Gonzalez) will share the speed duties on the front end.  He should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and one athletic workout.

#5 Pocket Patch (Rodriguez / Stites) should press the pace and figure prominently with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression.  He will be in the hunt if he can transfer his Turf form to the Tapeta surface.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 A.P. Ridge / #1 Ryan's Gift / #7 Silence / #2 Sunshine Bo, #5 Pocket Patch.



Thursday's Results
Arlington Park R4.  Our first pick, A She's Adorable, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Viva Vino, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Silent Candy, finished 2nd for show money of $2.20.  Superfecta went 4-5-1-3.
Bankroll gets a shave to $11.90.
 

A Grade One at Belmont Park

Saturday, Stakes Day.  Today we look at the Garden City Stakes at Belmont Park.  We are closing in on the Breeder's Cup at Churchill Downs the first weekend in November.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Garden City~G1~1 1/8 mile~inner Turf~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A gorgeous group of eight fillies will enter the gate for this annual stakes race.  The edge is given to Negligee (Maragh / Terranova) coming off an approximate 90 day layoff with a couple of decent last out performances and the most superior workout tab of the group.  She has put in four sparkling workouts prepping for this race.  She should be there closing well at the end.  Check the Label (Dominguez / Motion) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three powerful workouts.  Queen of the Creek (Leparoux / Proctor) will be the speed of the race and should hold on for a piece.  She shows the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one solid workout.  No Explaining [IRE] will surprise with the fourth highest last out speed number, a victory at the distance, and two hearty workouts.  Let's play beautiful Belmont Park.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #6 Negligee.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #1 Check the Label.
$2 SHOW:  #5 No Explaining [IRE].
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Negligee, #1 Check the Label / #6, #1 / #4 Queen of the Creek, #5 No Explaining [IRE] / #4, #5.


















Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R6.  Our first pick, Runaway Brute, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Texplosive Hall, finished 7th.  No 10 CENT Superfecta offered at Presque Isle Downs.
Fairplex Park R10.  Our first pick, Belle of the Bridle, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Swiss Wild Cat, finished 2nd for show money of $6.00.  Superfecta went 5-4-6-1.
Bankroll dips to $8.60.

Good Twilight Races from PA to CA

Today we look at an allowance race at Presque Isle Downs and a stakes race at Fairplex Park.

Presque Isle Downs {1 mile~3 year old Up~PA~Allowance}
A good field of nine will line up for this race.  Runaway Brute (Martinez / Trombetta) holds the advantage with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  Texplosive (Montalvo / W. Smith) should surprise with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one strong workout.  GFS Express (Spieth / Beattie)  looks ready to run well with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route, and eight race progression, and a 100% in the money record at the distance.  Yuletide (R. Allen / Pratt) can be expected to compete well witht the fourth highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three wins for six races at the distance.  Let's play Presque Isle Downs.

$2 WIN:  #2 Runaway Brute.
$2 SHOW:  #5 Texplosive.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered at Presque Isle Downs.

Fairplex Park {PD Shepherd~7 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A great field of seven two-year olds.  Not one of these fillies have raced on the dirt surface.  Belleofthebridle (Flores / Solis) looks to be the one to beat with the third highest last out speed number and four stamina producing, peaking workouts.  Swiss Wild Cat (Santiago / Harrington) will challenge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two athletic workouts.  Hi Ho Yodeler (Pedroza / Harrington) will also challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts.  Faisca (Quinonez /Dominguez) will be in the hunt for a piece of the purse also with the fourth highest last out speed number and three well-built, peaking workouts.  Vonn Nez (Sandoval / Kruljac) could be the surprise though only a maiden.  She has a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three stengthening, peaking workouts.  Let's play Fairplex.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Belleofthebridle.
$2 SHOW:  #4 Swiss Wild Cat.
We will pass on the 10 CENT Superfecta.

















Thursday's Results
Arlington Park R7.  Our first pick, Beautiful Bliss, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.  Our second pick, Connie Mac [IRE], won (1st) for show money of $2.20.  Superfecta went 2-4-9-3.
Bankroll rises slightly to $10.60.

Belmont is the Place for a Race

Saturday is stakes day in the horse racing world.  Today we look at a beautiful Turf route at Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Bowling Green Handicap~G2~1 3/8 mile~inner Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}

Ten handsome Turf specialists will go to the gate.  Grand Courtier [GB] has withdrawn in favor of a Canadian stakes race next weekend.  Winchester (C. Velasquez / Clement) will be the horse to beat with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three fiery workouts.  He is primed and ready.  Dry Martini (Prado / Tagg) may be the surprise in this race with a great last out speed number at a longer route and three robust, peaking workouts.  Strike A Deal (Dominguez / Goldberg) looks tough with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and one strenuous workout.  Al Khali (Leparoux / Mott) will be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty, peaking workouts.  Jeune-ture [BRZ] (Lezcano / Lobo) will be making his second North American start with the second highest last out speed number and four stamina producing workouts.  He has to be considered.  Let's play Belmont Park.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #5 Winchester.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #7 Dry Martini.
$2 SHOW:  #4 Strike A Deal.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Winchester / #7 Dry Martini / #4 Strike A Deal / #3 Al Khali, #11 Jeune-turc [BRZ].



















Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R7.  Our first pick, Gayego, won (1st) for win money of $4.40 and show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Stunning Stag, finished 3rd for show money of $3.80.  Presque Isle does not offer a ten-cent superfecta.
Bankroll rises to $15.25.