Superfecta Sunday Long on the Turf

We take in a race where the Turf meets the surf as we go long on this Superfecta Sunday.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 7 {1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Optional Claiming}

A good group of nine will hit the green in this featured event for regally bred stayers. No speedsters in this one, but a few that like to be forwardly placed may make for a steady pace. Speed numbers are very close making it any horses race. The large majority of these will be stretching out to this "marathon" distance for the first time. Our task is cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#1 Red King (Pereira / D'Amato) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number at the same distance and three endurance building workouts. This lad is 60% in the money at the distance from five starts. Truly, he is the one to beat. A son of English Channel, he should be tracking and closing gallantly.

#7 North County Guy (Gutierrez / Baltas) will be stretching out to this distance with three very good last out speed numbers and four high powered workouts that include three bullets. He enjoys the surface and loves the Del Mar course. A son of The Pamplemousse, he is 65% in the money from twenty career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$3 SHOW.

#5 Buckstopper Kit (Cedillo / D'Amato) is another that will be stretching out with the second highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. This guy is another that should be part of the forwardly placed pack. A son of Kitten's Joy, he is 50% in the money over the Del Mar course from six starts.

#8 Unapologetic (Talamo / P. Miller) should challenge mightily with the fourth highest last out speed number and two strong peaking workouts. This closer favors the distance, surface, and Del Mar course. A son of Temple City, he holds the highest speed number at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Red King  +  #7 North County Guy  +  #5 Buckstopper Kit  +  #8 Unapologetic.




Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R9.  Red Smith Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, Sadler's Joy, won (1st) for win money of $2.35.  Our second pick, Marzo, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Tiz a Slam, finished 7th.
Despite having the winner, we failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel.
Superfecta went 7-8-6-10.
Bankroll takes a tumble to $67.94.

Big "A" Stakes Saturday

On this Stakes Saturday we go long on the New York Turf at the "Big "A".

Aqueduct Race 9 {Red Smith Stakes~G3~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A splendid field of eleven will hit the New York Turf in this annual feature. There is enough speed to maintain a sound pace for this "marathon" distance. Speed numbers are fairly close with a number of standouts and those still improving. Only one millionaire goes to the gate, the favorite, Sadler's Joy.  It should be a fantastically exciting race.

#7 Sadler's Joy (Castellano / Albertrani) is the favorite with the highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at the distance, and the highest (tie) speed number over the Aqueduct TURF. He has put in four solid workouts in preparation. This millionaire son of Kitten's Joy, is 66% in the money at the distance from nine starts. He should track and close speedily.
$1 WIN.

#4 Marzo (I. Ortiz / Maker) looks to challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This lad continues to show improvement increasing his speed numbers in each of his last three races. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 87% in the money over the Turf from eight starts. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 Tiz a Slam (Bahen / Attfield) comes down from Canada to contend with this talented group. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four powerful workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed battling for position. A son of Tiznow, he has already hit the board in his only effort at this distance.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Petit Fils [FR] (Rosario / Clement) could surprise, making his North American debut at a much shorter distance than his last. Having raced in France, he is 76% in the money from thirteen career starts. A son of Makifi [GB] he should be tracking ready to roll over the good ground.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Sadler's Joy  /  #4 Marzo,  #1 Tiz a Slam,  #2 Petit Fils [FR].




Last Superfecta Sunday (11/17) Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R5.  Claiming. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta play, capturing three of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 6-7-2-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Super Klaus, finished 3rd for show money of $4.00.
Bankroll sheds four dimes to settle at $73.59.