A Golden Stakes Saturday

Another wonderful Stakes Saturday floats in.  We take a peak at another terrific Derby prep race at gorgeous Golden Gate Fields.

Golden Gate Fields Race 8 {El Camino Real Derby~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A talented group of eight will gallop to the gate in search of Derby points. The entire herd will be stretching out to this distance for the first time.  The race comes up a little shy on speed so we might see an exciting quickening in the stretch run.  This crew is well prepped as it seeks a role in KD 140.

#5 Enterprising (Stevens / Proctor) has an edge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two solid workouts.  He could be forwardly placed and get first jump on the field.  This son of Elusive Quality has already had a successful run over the Tapeta surface.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#1 Craftsman [IRE] (Carr / Callaghan) should challenge in his second North American start.  He holds a decent last out speed number as well as a strong Racing Post rating.  Coupled with four vigorous workouts, this son of Mastercraftsman [IRE], should be primed for another noteworthy improvement.  This lad could be tracking the pace closely ready to bang it out in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Tamarando (R. Baze / Hollendorfer) will contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two superb workouts.  He gets the services of leading California rider, Russell Baze which adds to his cause.  This closer, is a son of Bertrando, who has been in the money in eight of his nine starts.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#2 Puppy Manners (F. Alvarado / Hollendorfer) could be the local boy that does well.  He holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three tremendous workouts. He too, is a closer that hopes to catch a nice pace set-up.  A son of the fabulous Kitten's Joy he could capture a few Kentucky Derby points.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Enterprising  /  #1 Craftsman [IRE]  /  #4 Tamarando  /  #2 Puppy Manners.



Friday's Results
Oaklawn Park R8.  Optional Claiming.  Our first pick, Owl Moon, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Call Pat, finished 2nd for show money of $3.00.
Superfecta went 8-3-5-2.
Bankroll slips to $16.09.

Golden Stakes Saturday

For our Stakes Saturday we take a look at what can be considered a nice Derby prep race at Golden Gate Fields.

Golden Gate Fields Race 8 {El Camino Real-G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
An exceptionally good field of ten will make the start in this annual.  Plenty of speed may help the closers make their attack in the closing furlong of the race.

#4 Russian Greek (Gryder / Hollendorfer) looks ready for a big improvement with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four robust, peaking workouts.  He should be one of the closers to take advantage of the pace.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Lucky Chappy [IRE] (A. Garcia / Motion) will pose a serious challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one stout workout.  He should be comfortable moving from TURF to the Tapeta surface utilizing his closing run.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Lady of Fifty (R. Baze / Hollendorfer) will be the lone filly in the field and a fast one at that.  She should be able to scoot out to the lead with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb workouts.  She could hold on for a major piece under the legendary riding skills of jockey, Russell Baze.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Handsome Mike (Nakatani / O'Neill) should be in the mix with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stamina producing workouts.  It would not be a surprise if he hits the wire first with a nice just off the pace run.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Russian Greek / #6 Lucky Chappy [IRE] / #10 Lady of Fifty / #7 Handsome Mike.



Friday's Results
Aqueduct R4.  Our first pick, This Ones for Phil, won (1st) for win money of $1.50 and place money of $1.05.  Our second pick, Hillswick, finished 3rd.  There was no show wagering.
Due to scratched there was no 10 CENT Superfecta offered.
Bankroll gains a few cents to $15.55.