Stakes Saturday at Magnificent Keeneland

 Keeneland in the Fall is one of the most beautiful places on earth. On this Stakes Saturday we take in a very nice graded stakes sprint for the ladies on the dirt.

Keeneland Race 9 {Raven Run Stakes~G2~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A fascinating field of ten fillies will go to the gate in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is a ton of speed in this super charged race. It could set up nicely for a gal that positions close to the pace with the energy to giddy-up in the stretch. Speed numbers are very close which insures that it will be competitive race. Only two of these ladies have competed over the Keeneland track. All will be firing fresh since their last outing. It should the most exciting race of the day.

#4 Finite (Santana / Asmussen) will be trying this distance for the first time. She has posted three grand peaking workouts in preparation. This gal enjoys the surface and appears ready to add to her bankroll. A daughter of Munnings, she is 77% in the money from nine career starts. Look for her to be forwardly placed.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Secret Keeper (B. Hernandez / Sise) comes in from Del Mar where she raced very well. This gal will be dropping in distance from a mile event and has put in four superb peaking workouts. Again another that will try this distance for the first time. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 100% in the money from three career starts. She is another that should be forwardly placed ready to strike in the stretch.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Venetian Harbor (M. Franco / Baltas) is one of the two that have already hit the board at Keeneland. She should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. This lady will show her speed on the front end in an attempt to wire this field. A daughter of Munnings, she is 100% in the money from six career starts.

#3 Secondary Market (Gaffalione / C. Brown) could surprise as she stretches out to this distance. She has fired two bullets within a four workout tab making her quite ready to post another top speed figure. Another daughter of Into Mischief, she is 75% in the money from four career starts. She is another that will be in the forwardly placed scrum.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Finite  //  #10 Secret Keeper,  #5 Venetian Harbor,  #3 Secondary Market.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.40)

#4 Finite  /  #10 Secret Keeper  /  #5 Venetian Harbor,  #3 Secondary Market  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (10/11) Results

Hawthorne Race Course R4.  Maiden Special Weight. We just missed on our 20 CENT Superfecta box effort hooking three of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 4-7-6-11.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Scent of Success, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.

Bankroll falls to its lowest point in years at $7.92. We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's race.

 

 

Superfecta Sunday in Gotham

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a wonderful Turf race in the Big Apple.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Athenia~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A great group of nine equine ladies will hit the grass in this Turf stakes. There is enough speed for an honest pace to develop giving them all a chance to bring home the purse. only three have yet to travel over the Belmont Turf. Speed figs are very, very close making it a highly competitive event. Our task is to knit together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a great race in Gotham.

#1 Simply Breathless [GB] (Rosario / Drysdale) is the one to beat with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three tremendous workouts. She has already notched a win at this distance. This gal is highly consistent having hit the board in her last three. A daughter of Bated Breath [GB], she is 82% in the money from seventeen starts.

#9 Xenobia [IRE] (J. Velazquez / Thomas) should be ready for the challenge earning the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and securing two sharp workouts in preparation for this race. This daughter of Falco, is 58% in the money from twelve career starts, winning four times. She should be racing close to the pace ready to strike. Our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Victorine [FR] (I. Ortiz / Clement) looks to make another improvement with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She loves the distance and the Belmont course. A daughter of Le Havre [IRE], she is 60% in the money from ten career starts. Expect her to close magnificently into the stretch.

#5 Candy Store [IRE] (Alvarado / Clement) should improve dramatically in her third start of the form cycle. She has done well over the Turf and distance. Her two works in the last thirty days appear to be strong ones. A daughter of Lope de Vega [IRE], she holds eight victories and a 56% in the money record from sixteen career starts. Could be part of the pace scenario holding on for a piece of the purse.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Simply Breathless [GB]  +  #9 Xenobia [IRE]  +  #2 Victorine [FR]  +  #5 Candy Store [IRE].



Stakes Saturday Results
Keeneland R9.  Raven Run--G2.  Our first pick, Irish Mischief, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Royal Charlotte, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Horologist, finished 9th.
We failed miserably in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel.
Bankroll gets shut out and plunges to $61.12.

Stakes Saturday at Beautiful Keeneland

Beautiful Keeneland is the place for tremendous horse racing on this Stakes Saturday.

Keeneland Race 9 {Raven Run~G2~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A supremely successful field of ten young ladies will go to the gate in this annual affair. There is enough speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are very close making this race highly competitive. Half the field is making their first start over the Keeneland track. It should be a thrilling race.

#11 Irish Mischief (M. Smith / B. Cox) might have the edge with three good last out speed numbers and two efficient workouts. This gal should be forwardly placed full of run. She holds the fourth highest speed number of this group. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 88% in the money from nine career starts.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Royal Charlotte (Gaffalione  / C. Brown) could go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. She has five wins from six career starts. Look for her to be tracking the pace closely. A daughter of Cairo Prince, she has already posted a win over the Keeneland track.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Horologist (Bravo / Baltas) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a route and one bullet workout. She should be close to the front running crew. A daughter of Gemologist, she is an impressive 90% in the money over the surface from ten starts.
$1 SHOW.

#8 First Star (Van Dyke / R. Ellis) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers in her only two starts and four superb workouts. This gal comes in from California after running a route at Del Mar last out. A daughter of First Dude, she has won both of her career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#11 Irish Mischief  /  #1 Royal Charlotte,  #9 Horologist,  #8 First Star.




Last Superfecta Sunday (10/13) Results
Belmont Park R7. Point of Entry Stakes..  We just missed on our 10 Superfecta Box play, hitting three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 3-6-5-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Pillar Mountain [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $1.35.
Bankroll slips to $74.12.

Superfecta Sunday Up North

Superfecta Sunday arrives as we begin to go deep into the Fall weather.  Today we take a look at a wonderful Turf contest featuring Canadian youngsters.

Woodbine Race 6 {Cup & Saucer Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~2 year olds~CAN~Stakes}
A fabulous group of fourteen youngsters will go to the grass for this highly competitive stakes race.  The vast majority in here are still maidens, yet as Canadian stakes newbies they have the talent to triumph.  Our task on this Superfecta Sunday is to sort it all out and hopefully produce a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#7 Matador (Contreras / Casse) has a slight edge coming out of a graded stakes contest sharing the highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in three superb workouts.  This guy could track the pace closely.  He will be our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$3 SHOW.

#5 Go Bro (Pizaaro / Keough) is coming out of the same graded stakes race also with the highest last out speed number, serving up a two race progression, and putting together three excellent peaking workouts. His tracking / closing running style could produce a victory.

#12 Lulu Le'Mon (Acosta / A. Dutrow) is the only Canadian bred coming up from racing in the US.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts.  He is another that will utilize his closing speed to great effect.

#2 Cool Faith (Moreno / Attard) is a young filly joining the boys in this Turf battle.  She holds the third highest last out speed number in her first start and as put in a flashy workout.  This gal is one of only four that has traveled over the Woodbine Turf.  She should take up a pressing position seeking to out finish the leading lads.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#7 Matador  +  #5 Go Bro  +  #12 Lulu Le'Mon  +  #2 Cool Faith.



Stakes Saturday Results
Keeneland R9.  Raven Run--G2.  Our first pick, Lighthouse Bay, was scratched.  Our second pick, Jewel of a Cat, finished 11th.  Our third pick, Silsita, finished 9th.
We tossed our 10 CENT Superfecta due to the scratch.  Superfecta went 16-14-10-9.
Bankroll drops to $103.98.

Stakes Saturday at Keeneland

On this Stakes Saturday we journey to Keeneland to take in a seven furlong sprint.

Keeneland Race 9 {Raven Run~G2~7 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A huge field of fourteen equally matched fillies.  This will be a very contentious race.  There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed gals in this one to keep the pace strong.  No single filly stands out among the group.  The filly that gets the best trip should be victorious.

#5 Lighthouse Bay (Rocco / Weaver) could grab this one with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two hearty workouts.  She is coming out of a grade one with roughly thirty days rest.  This gal will be primed and ready to rumble with her tracking style.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#7 Jewel of a Cat (DeCarlo / Perkins) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stout workouts.  This will be her first start over synthetic, but has run well over turf.  Expect her to sit close to the pace and stride swiftly into the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#4 Silsita (Smith / Pletcher) could contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and four robust workouts.  She holds the second highest speed number over a synthetic surface.  This gal could be in the thick of it pressing the pace.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 My Option (EE Perez / Block) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number at a route, a two race progression, and three sensational workouts.  This gal should take up a tracking position and swoop into the stretch.  She is 100% in the money in eight starts.

#14 Eden Prairie (Albarado / Pessin) could be in the mix sharing the second highest last out speed number, working a three race progression, and putting in two superb peaking workouts.  She has speed coming from the outside post.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Lighthouse Bay / #7 Jewel of a Cat / #4 Silsita / #10 My Option, #14 Eden Prairie.



Friday's Results
Hawthorne Race Course R3.  Claiming.  Our first pick, Shrewd Operator, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Feels Like Flying, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.  Our third pick, Toro Grande, won (1st) for show money of $2.40.
Superfecta went 4-2-3-7.
Bankroll gains a few dimes to settle at $107.98.