All Eyes on QE II

Another Stakes Saturday rolls in and we have an exceptional race to take a look at.  All eyes will be on QE II at that magnificent place called Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 9 {Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup~G1~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A wholesome field of eight will take to the grass in this super high quality graded stakes race.  A smidgeon of speed could help those forwardly placed walk off with the race.  It should be a very exciting event.

#7 Samitar [GB] (Dominguez / C. Brown) looks ready to demonstrate her speedy versatility with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts.  This gal is a champion here in the states and in Europe.  She should track the pace and explode into the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#4 Centre Court (Leparoux / Arnold) will challenge near the front end with the fourth highest last out speed number and three sturdy workouts.  She holds the highest Beyer speed number at the distance amongst this group.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#2 Tannery [IRE] (Trujillo / Goldberg) will surprise in making her second North American start after a fine racing record in Ireland.  She has a decent last out speed number at Belmont Park and has a superb Racing Post rating in her last race on the emerald isle.  She will need to stay closer to launch a spellbinding kick.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#8 Dayatthespa (Castellano / C. Brown) will be the powerful speed of the race with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four serious workouts.  This fine filly is the one who could walk off with the dough.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Samitar [GB], #4 Centre Court / #7, #4 / #2 Tannery [IRE], #8 Dayatthespa / #2, #8.



Friday's Results
Belmont Park R7.  Rob N Gin.  Our first pick, Upgrade, finished 2nd for show money of $1.75.  Our second pick, Yield Bogey, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Beau Choix, won (1st) for show money of $1.25.
Superfecta went 3-7-5-2.
Bankroll slips again to $11.01.

To the TURF at Belmont

On a fantastic Friday we go to the TURF.

Belmont Park Race 7 {Rob N Gin~7 furlongs~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
An interesting group of eight will make there way onto the Turf.  Another five are standing by should the race come off the Turf.  Hopefully it remains on the Turf.  The weather forcast is for cloudy skies, but little percipitation.  The field is well balanced among the running styles.

#7 Upgrade (Maragh / Nihei) has a slight edge with the highest speed number at this distance, the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts.  He should be able to press the pace and move in for the score.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#8 Yield Bogey (Prado / Kelly) will challenge with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number at a route, a two race progression, and four fierce workouts.  He should show speed which will be of great benefit in this field.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#3 Beau Choix (Rosario / Tagg) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number at a route and four powerful workouts.  He could track and close into an honest pace.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Awakino Cat (C. Velasquez / Rice) is the veteran of this group and should be in the mix.  He shares the second highest last out speed number, holds a four race progression, and has put in one solid workout.  He could close into a fluid pace for a piece of the purse pie.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Upgrade, #8 Yield Bogey / #7, #8 / #3 Beau Choix, #6 Awakino Cat / #3, #6.



Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8.  JP Morgan Chase Jessamine--G3.  Our first pick, Always Kitten, finished 10th.  Our second pick, Sunset Time, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Oscar Party, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 4-5-7-6.
Bankroll plummets to $13.41