A Risen Star Stakes Saturday

 A fabulous Fair Grounds card is in the offing on this Stakes Saturday as we look at another Derby points prep, The Risen Star.

Fair Grounds Race 14 {Risen Star~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of twelve will go to the gate in search of Kentucky Derby points.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

All in this field will stretch out in distance. This is a key Derby prep race. All seem to be well prepped to race well. Speed figures are fairly close. There is plenty of speed to churn a strong pace. Half the field has raced over the Fair Ground track. Only one will try the dirt for the first time. It should be a terrific race to cap off a superb card.

#4 East Avenue (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) is the deserved favorite. It is hard to get around him as the choice for victory. He should be the controlling speed and could wire the field. Others may press, but his four super strong workouts show he should prevail. This will be his first start this year. He does have the highest speed number of the field. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he holds a 66% win rate from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Vassimo (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) makes his third start in the form cycle. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. Look for him to sit right behind the leaders looking for an opening on the close. He will try to make it three wins in a row. A son of Nyquist, he has a win rate of 100% from two starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Septarian (Prat / C. Brown) comes in from Gulfstream and should be expected to track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. He stretches out from a mile with three sensational workouts, including two bullets. A son of Protonico, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#13 Magnitude (Curtis / Asmussen) is another that should track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch. He has run at Fair Grounds in his last two. Two sound peaking workouts add to his cause. A son of Not This Time, he is 50% in the money from six starts.

#9 Built (L. Saez / Catalano) is another Fair Grounds favoring runner with the third highest last out speed number and two efficient workouts. He has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A son of Hard Spun, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

#10 Render Judgement (B. Hernandez / McPeek) holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. This guy has hit the board over the Fair Grounds track. Look for him to track the pace ready to spring into the stretch. A son of Blame, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 East Avenue  ///  #3 Vassimo,  #7 Septarian,  #13 Magnitude,  #9 Built,  #10 Render Judgement.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #7,  #13,  #9,  #10  ///  #4 East Avenue.

Best of Luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!! 

Risen Star Stakes Saturday

 High quality racing picks up across the country. We look in on some great Stakes action down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Racecourse Race 14 {Risen Star Stakes~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A smashing full field will load for Kentucky Derby points in this annual prep stakes.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

In this annual renewal on the road to the Derby we have a great crop of horses. All but two will be stretching out to this distance. Only five have raced over the Fair Grounds track. There is a good amount of speed to keep this one fast. All have been well prepped in search of Derby points. Speed figs are fairly close. It should be an excellent race as most of the top-flight trainers bringing there charges to the battle.

#4 Sierra Leone (Gaffalione / C. Brown) comes in off a modest layoff making his first start of the year. He should track and close into the pace. He holds the highest last out speed number coming at this very distance. This guy has put in four superb workouts in preparation. A son of Gun Runner, he has hit the board in both of his career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Track Phantom (Rosario / Asmussen) will be the speed of the race looking to control the pace. He will be seeking his fourth win in a row while stretching out to this distance. Two sound peaking workouts will fuel his trip. This colt holds the only triple digit speed fig in the field. A son of Quality Road, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Honor Marie (Bejarano / Beckman) holds the second highest last out speed number and three dynamite workouts. This colt should close gallantly. He will stretch out and try the Fair Grounds track for the first time. A son of Honor Code, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Catching Freedom (L. Saez / B. Cox) holds the fiourth highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. Son of Constitution holds a win race of 66%.

#10 Resilience (J. Velazquez / Mott) will track the pace closely. He has improved his speed figs in each of his four starts. Son of Into Mischief, is 75% in the money.

#6 Real Men Violin (B. Hernandez / McPeek) shares the fourth highest last out speed number and has four powerful peaking workouts. Son of Mendelssohn, is 100% itm from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Sierra Leone  //  #11 Track Phantom,  #3 Honor Marie,  #8 Catching Freedom,  #10 Resilience,  #6 Real Men Violin.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#11,  #3,  #8,  #10,  #6  //  #4 Sierra Leone.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!

A Risen Star Stakes Saturday

 Kentucky Derby points are on the line down in NOLA as we take a look at the luck last/ lucky thirteenth race on the Fair Grounds card.

Fair Grounds Race 13 {Risen Star~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A full contentious field of fourteen will go to the gate in the KD 149 points race.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

A talented will battle for the fifty Kentucky Derby points going to the winner. Only one has gone this distance, the rest will stretch out. Speed numbers are very close. There is more than enough speed to carry the pace through solid fractions. The majortiy of the field ships in to tackle the Fair Grounds track for the first time. It should be a fantastic race.

#10 Two Phil's (Loveberry / Rivelli) is one of five that have competed over the Fair Grounds track. He should track the pace closely amping up in the stretch. He holds a strong last out speed fig and two serious workouts. A son of Hard Spun, he is 66% in the money from six career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#13 Victory Formation (Prat / B. Cox) comes in with three wins in a row, holding the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four tremendous workouts. This guy will be part of the speed scenario. A son of Tapwrit, he has a 100% win rate from three starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#12 Crupi (Graham / Pletcher) is the only on in the field who has gone this distance. He shares the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. Look for him to close mightily with a sharp pace. A son of Curlin, he is 100% in the money from five career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#9 Curly Jack (E. Morales / Amoss) has posted respectable speed numbers in his last three starts and has put in three powerful peaking workouts. He has the tactical speed to plug into any pace that develops. A son of Good Magic, he is 66% in the money from six career starts. 

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Determinedly (R. Gutierrez / M. Casse) Also has the tactical speed to move with any pace that develops. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. A son of Cairo Prince, he is 62% in the money.

#14 Private Creed (Gaffalione / Asmussen) appears to be a Turf specialist making the surface switch. He shares the highest last out speed number albeit on the Turf and show three hearty peaking workouts. Another that should track the pace closely. A son of Jimmy Creed, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#10 Two Phil's  //  #13 Victory Formation,  #12 Crupi,  #9 Curly Jack,  #4 Determinedly,  #14 Private Creed.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

 #13,  #12,  #9,  #4,  #14  //  #10 Two Phil's.

May all your Fair Grounds tickets cash on this fine Stakes Saturday!!!

Stakes Saturday at the Fair Grounds

 A big beautiful Stakes card down in NOLA allows us to check in on a key Kentucky Derby prep race.

Fair Grounds Racecourse Race 13 {Risen Star~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A wonderfully talented field of ten will go to the gate in this annual Derby prep. There is sufficient speed to make for a swift pace. Speed figs are very close as each of these young horses continue to improve. Only one in the field has gone this distance; the rest stretch out. As the Derby points increase, this race should be especially exciting.

#7 Zandon (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) is the only horse proven at this distance, finishing second in the Remsen at Aqueduct. He shares the highest last out speed number and has put in four superb peaking workouts. He should track the pace closely ready to spring in the long stretch run. A son of Upstart, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Pappacap (Gaffalione / M. Casse) should take another step forward with the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He is another that should track the pace closely as he stretches out to this distance. With a strong race foundation, he should be in contention. A son of famed Gun Runner, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE

#5 Epicenter (Rosario / Asmussen) will be part of the pace scenario in a small pack of runners. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. He will show his mettle in this race. A son of Not This Time, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#10 Slow Down Andy (M. Gutierrez / O'Neill) comes in from the West Coast with the fourth highest last out speed number and four endurance producing workouts. Look for him to track the pace and close gallantly. A son of Nyquist, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel (4.00)

#7 Zandon  //  #1 Pappacap,  #5 Epicenter,  #10 Slow Down Andy,  and add in  #8 Smile Happy (Lanerie / McPeek).

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Zandon  +  #1 Pappacap  +  #5 Epicenter  +  #10 Slow Down Andy.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.10)

#7 Zandon  /  #1 Pappacap  /  #5 Epicenter,  #10 Slow Down Andy,  #8 Smile Happy  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all in every Stakes Saturday wager made!!!

past performances used:  DRF Formulator.

Stakes Saturday on West Coast Turf

 Off we go in search of a great Turf race and find one in Southern California for our Stakes Saturday.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {Buena Vista~G2~1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A very talented field of ten will go to the green in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  TimeFormUS.

A few forwardly placed types and four stretching out from a sprint in their last should keep this pace swift. Speed numbers are all very close making it competitive as well. Any of these gals could strike in the stretch to exact the victory. This should be one of the best races on the day.

#7 Going to Vegas (M. Gutierrez / Baltas) might have the edge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a much longer route and three dynamite workouts. She loves the Turf, distance and course notching over an 80% in the money performances at each. This daughter of Goldencents should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Mucho Unusual (Cedillo / Yakteen) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number and three durable workouts. She is another that will track the pace closely and find position to make her run in the stretch. This gal will be seeking her third win in a row. A daughter of Mucho Macho Man, she is 73% in the money from nineteen career starts.

$2 PLACE  /.  $3 SHOW.

#5 Red Lark [IRE] (Van Dyke / Gallagher) will contend with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and three strong peaking workouts. She should get some pace to run into. This daughter of Epaulette [AUS], has improved in each of her last three races.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Chamaine's Mia (Prat / D'Amato) is the morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and four exceptional workouts which include a couple of bullets. She should be tracking the pace ready to strike. This gal has improved stoutly in each of her last three races. A daughter of The Factor, she has a victory over this course in her last.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Going to Vegas  //  #2 Mucho Unusual,  #5 Red Lark (IRE],  #8 Charmaine's Mia.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Going to Vegas  +  #2 Mucho Unusual  +  #5 Red Lark [IRE]  +  #8 Charmaine's Mia.

Last Stakes Saturday (2/23) Results

Fair Grounds R13.  Risen Star--G2.  Our first pick, Proxy, finished 2nd for place money of $5.20 and show money of $5.40.  Our second pick, Midnight Bourbon, finished 3rd for show money of $3.80.  Our third pick, Mandaloun, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.  Our fourth pick, Starrininmydreams, finished off the board.

We did not grab the Exacta. Superfecta went 11-2-6-7.

Bankroll remains unchanged at $97.63.

  

Stakes Saturday at the Fair Grounds

 A loaded stakes card takes shape down in NOLA as we focus on the lucky last which happens to be a Kentucky Derby prep race.

Fair Grounds Race 13 {Risen Star~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of eleven will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

All of these lads will be stretching out to this distance in search of Derby points. Four of them will be seeking their third win in a row. There is plenty of speed to fire up the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close for this well bred crew. The top four finishers in the Lecomte press on along the Derby trail. All but one are Triple Crown nominees. Stacked with talent, this race should be the best stakes race of the day.

#2 Proxy (J. Velazquez / Stidham) appears ready to take another step forward with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This guy will part of the forwardly placed bunch. He loves the Fair Grounds track. A son of Tapit, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2  PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Midnight Bourbon (Talamo / Asmussen) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He is another that will be part of the forwardly placed crew. He comes in as the winner of the Lecomte. A son of Tiznow, he is 100% in the money from five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Mandaloun (Geroux / B. Cox) should contend sharing the third highest last out speed number and posting two dynamite workouts. He has improved in every start. Look for him to track the pace closely.  A son of Into Mischief, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Starrininmydreams (B. Hernandez / D. Stewart) is sitting on a great race with the fourth highest last out speed number and putting in four spectacular workouts during a modest layoff. He is another that should be motoring on the front end. A son of Super Saver, he has been victorious in his two career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#2 Proxy  //  #6 Midnight Bourbon,  #11 Mandaloun,  #1 Starrininmydreams.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Proxy  +  #6 Midnight Bourbon  +  #11 Mandaloun  +  #1 Starrininmydreams.

Last Superfecta Sunday (2/7) Results

Oaklawn Park R8.  Optional Claiming.  We were off by one in our 10 CENT Superfecta box play unable to cash the ticket. Superfecta went 1-7-2-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Combatant, finished 5th.

Bankroll falls below the Franklin line to $97.63.

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

We take in a good Turf sprint stakes at the "Great Race Place" for our Superfecta Sunday.

Santa Anita Race 7 {Sweet Life Stakes~G3~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A scratch shortens up this field to seven. These young fillies will battle over the Turf in this graded stakes race. There is plentiful speed which should give a load of gas. Speed figures are very close which should give a chance to any of these gals to bring home the bulk of the purse. Our task is to knit together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fine race.

#7 Roadrunners Honor (Bejarano / O'Neill) could pick up the pieces if a blazing pace develops. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number as she switches from dirt to Turf. This gal has put in one solid workout in the last thirty days. A daughter of Honor Code, is 50% in the money from four career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Lighthouse (Van Dyke / Callaghan) is in very good form sharing the third highest last out speed number and showing three powerful peaking workouts. This gal has already hit the board twice in two tries at this distance. A daughter of Mizzen Mast, she should be forwardly placed.

#2 Blue Sky Baby (Prat / D'Amato) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. This young lady has a win at this distance in her only try at it. Another that should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Pioneer of the Nile, she is 66% in the money from three career starts.

#6 Laura's Light (Cedillo / Miller) is the morning line favorite and deservedly so. She holds the highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. This filly should have the controlling speed as she drops to this distance for the first time. A daughter of Constitution, she is 100% in the money from three career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Roadrunner's Honor  +  #5 Lighthouse  +  #2 Blue Sky Baby  +  #6 Laura's Light.




Stakes Saturday Results
Fair Grounds R12.  Risen Star--G2 (Division 1).  Our first pick, Silver Street, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.  Our second pick, Blackberry Wine, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Digital, finished 5th.
We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 9-8-2-10.
Bankroll gets blasted dropping to $83.06.

A Risen Star Stakes Saturday

On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at a great Stakes race down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Race 12 {Risen Star~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A marvelous field of eleven will go to the gate in this first flight of the Risen Star.  Derby points are on the line and a number in here have the chance to move forward along the Kentucky Derby trail. Their is sufficient speed to carry the pace forward. Speed numbers are fairly close among these still developing three year-olds. This should be a very exciting race.

#2 Silver State (Santana / Asmussen) might have the edge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. This lad is 100% in the money from his three career starts. He will be stretching out slightly for this race. A son of Hard Spun, he should take up a nice tracking position.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Blackberry Wine (Beschizza / Sharp) will challenge from a forwardly placed position. He holds the highest last out speed number and two strong wrokouts. This guy has already won over the Fair Grounds track. Another that will be stretching out a bit. This son of Oxbow, is 83% in the money from six career starts.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 Digital (B. Hernandez / Calhoun) should contend with the second highest last ut speed number and two sound workouts. This guy is another that is 100% in the money from three career starts. He too will be stretching out slightly. A son of Into Mischief, he should find a nice spot behind the leading crew ready to strike.
$1 SHOW.

#11 Scabbard (Rosario / Keneally) will be in the hunt with the fourth highest overall speed number on the dirt and two hearty workouts. This lad is 60% in the money from five career starts. A son of More Than Ready, he should take up a tracking position and make up ground in the closing strides.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#2 Silver State //  #7 Blackberry Wine,  #1 Digital,  #11 Scabbard.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Silver State  +  #7 Balckberry Wine  +  #1 Digital  +  #11 Scabbard.




Furlong Friday Results
Aqueduct Race 8.  Allowance.  Our pick, Koscuiszko, had a nice closing kick and won (1st) for win money of $10.70, place money of $8.30, and show money of $8.10.
Superfecta went 3-8-5-2.
Bankroll gets a boost to $94.26.

Superfecta Sunday on the Turf

As the sun shines down on the South Florida Turf, we peer into a Stakes caliber Turf contest on this Superfecta Sunday.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A field of eight with top Turf pedigrees will hit the green in this second to last race on the card. It has the feel of a Stakes caliber race evidencing the high quality Turf pedigrees represented. There are a few in here that should be forwardly placed which should produce a smooth pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a dandy of a Turf mile. Our task is to blend together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#4 Secretary At War (I. Ortiz / Jerkens) should have the edge with the fourth highest last out speed number and a superb workout tab. He loves the grass and the distance. This son of War Front is 54% in the money from eleven career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#3 Deeply Undervalued (Castellano / C. Brown) is coming off an extra extended layoff, but appears ready to roll. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in four half mile workouts in preparation for his return to racing. This son of Kitten's Joy is 83% in the money from six career starts.

#7 Funtastic (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) should challenge sharing the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two sound workouts. This guy loves the Turf. A son of More Than Ready, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

#5 Nileator (L. Saez / Romans) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one dynamite bullet workout. He should be forwardly placed ready to strike. A son of Pioneer of the Nile, he loves a good Turf mile.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Secretary At War  +  #3 Deeply Undervalued  +  #7 Funtastic  +  #5 Nileator.

Stakes Saturday Results

Fair Grounds Race Course R9.  Risen Star--G2. Our first pick, Principe Guilherme, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Instilled Regard, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Noble Indy, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.

Superfecta went 7-4-2-5.

Bankroll gets plundered and drops to $143.65.

Stakes Saturday down in NOLA

Another Kentucky Derby prep race rolls up today on this Stakes Saturday. We take a look at a very competitive race down in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Fair Grounds Race 9 {Risen Star~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented and well bred group of nine will head toward the gate seeking KD 144 points in this annual Graded Stakes race. There are a number in here that could be forwardly placed asserting some speed to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are extremely close making any horse's race. It should be one of the most exciting races in North America on this Stakes Saturday.

#9 Principe Guilherme (Geroux / Asmussen) might have a slight edge as he has tripled up on the same speed fig in all three of his career starts. Could be an indicator that he is ready to explode on the KD 144 trail. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts. This son of Tapit, should make a tactical trip over the Fair Grounds track.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Noble Indy (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will challenge with the second highest lst out speed number and three hearty workouts. He will be seeking his third win in a row for strong connections. This guy should be motoring on the front end attempting to wire the field. This son of Take Charge Indy, has already notched a win at this distance.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Instilled Regard (Castellano / Hollendorfer) should contend with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three strength building workouts. This lad is 100% in the money at the distance and in his five race career. A son of Arch, he should be tracking closely and push through in the stretch.

$1 SHOW

#6 Supreme Aura (Bravo / Stidham) should be in the hunt sharing the highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in four outstanding works. He will be stretching out to this distance after two successive victories from two career starts. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is another that should track the pace closely.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Principe Guilherme  /  #2 Noble Indy,  #5 Instilled Regard  /  #2, #5, #6 Supreme Aura  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (2/11) Results

Gulfstream Park R10.  Optional Claiming. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta play capturing only three of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 4-8-3-5.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Black Sea [FR], finished 5th.

Bankroll slips to $151.85.

Santa Anita Superfecta Sunday

Off we go to the wet West Coast to take in a nice Stakes race for Californians.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Tiznow Stakes~1 mile~4 year-old Up~CA~Stakes}

A talented field of seven will go to the gate in this California Stakes race. There is plenty of speed to keep a fluid pace. Speed numbers are close enough to give the nod to any of these in here. Given the small field it is still our task to group together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket, despite the possibility of a small payout.

#5 Acceptance (Elliott / Black) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two snappy workouts. This guy will be battling up front with the other speedsters in here. He has a win at the distance in his only try and he relishes the Santa Anita turf.

#2 Magic Mark (Talamo / Ellis) is expected to go off as the favorite as he comes back from a modest layoff. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and he has put in four spectacular peaking workouts in preparation. This guy will be part of the speed team on the front end.

#3 Patriots Rule (Ocampo / Diodoro) will give the dirt a try after a number of efforts over the turf. His dirt record is a surprising 50% win rate in four efforts. This guy will benefit from a blazing pace as he brings his closing kick into focus. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Grayzen Sky (T. Baze / Miyadi) looks to challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four savvy workouts. He is another that should benefit from a hot pace as he will track and close gallantly. This guy has not been out of the money in six tries over the Santa Anita Turf.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Acceptance  +  #2 Magic Mark  +  #3 Patriots Rule  +  #6 Grayzen Sky.

Stakes Saturday Results

Fair Grounds Race Course R11.  Risen Star--G2.  Our first pick, Guest Suite, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Mo Town, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Local Hero, finished 3rd for show money of $4.60.

Superfecta went 1-2-3-6.

Bankroll gets thumped dropping to $89.57.