Superfecta Sunday at Saratoga

On this Superfecta Sunday, we take in a solid Turf race in upstate New York.

Saratoga Race 8 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A good quality group of eight will take to the Saratoga grass in this allowance feature. There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close, thus a competitive event should ensue. Nearly half the field has galloped over the Saratoga green. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#10 Jaunt (J. Lezcano / McGaughey) could surprise with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and three sound workouts. She loves the green particularly at this distance. A daughter of Harlans Holiday, she should track and strike. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#3 Guerriere [IRE] (Castellano / C. Brown) should show vast improvement in her second North American start. She holds a couple of good last out speed numbers and has put in four superb peaking workouts. A daughter of Invincible Spirit [IRE]. she is 81% in the money over eleven career starts.

#5 Dancing Breeze [IRE] (I. Ortiz / Motion) looks ready for battle holding the third highest last out speed number and one bullet workout. This gal holds the highest speed number over the surface. A daughter of New Approach [IRE], she should be part of the tracking crew.

#6 Lion in Wait (L. Saez / B. Cox) should be in the hunt having earned the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, working a five race progression, and putting in three sturdy workouts. A daughter of American Lion, she should be forwardly placed and get first jump on the leader.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Jaunt  +  #3 Guerriere [IRE]  +  #5 Dancing Breeze [IRE]  +  #6 Lion in Wait.




Stakes Saturday Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R8.  San Clemente--G2.  Our first pick, Ms. Bad Behaviour [ONT], finished 3rd earning us $8.00 in show money.  Our second pick, West Palm Beach [IRE], finished 7th.  Our third pick, Rockin Ready, finished 12th.
Superfecta went 10-14-2-5.
Bankroll gets rolled dropping to $193.70.

Turf Near the Surf for Stakes Saturday

On this Stakes Saturday we enjoy a sweet Turf mile on the green at beautiful Del Mar.

Del Mar Race 8 {San Clemente~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~fillies~Graded Stakes}

A talented group of thirteen gals will hit the grass in this annual affair. There is plenty of speed to keep a strong pace going. Speed numbers for this field are exceptionally close making it one heck of a competitive event. Only one has ever raced over the Del Mar green.
It should be one of the more exciting races of the day.

#2 Ms. Bad Behaviour [ONT] (Desormeaux / Baltas) might have the edge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and four superb peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed ready to strike. A daughter of Blame, she has hit the board in all of her Turf starts.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 West Palm Beach [IRE] (Prat / Callaghan) will challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and three hearty workouts. This gal can be expected to track the pace and roll quickly into the stretch. A daughter of Scat Daddy, she appears to relish the green.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Rockin Ready (Talamo / D'Amato) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She holds the highest speed number at this distance. A daughter of More Than Ready, she is 100% in the money from five career starts. This gal will be tracking and closing gracefully through the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#10 War Heroine (T. Baze / Miller) should be in the hunt right from the start as she should be showing speed. This gal holds the highest last out speed number in a downhill Turf race at Santa Anita. A daughter of Lonhro [AUS], she should enjoy the stretch out. Her workout tab of four robust workouts indicate she is primed to run a good race.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#2 Ms. Bad Behaviour [ONT]  /  #9 West Palm Beach [IRE]  /  #1 Rockin Ready, #10 War Heroine  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (7/15) Results
Lone Star Park R10.  Texas Thoroughbred Futurity Stakes.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort only capturing two of the four required for victory. Superfecta went 7-12-1-11.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Stupify, finished 7th.
Bankroll gets lassoed and dips to $204.70.

A Turfy Superfecta Sunday

We go to "where the Turf meets the Surf" on this Superfecta Sunday.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 8 {La Jolla Handicap~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A hard charging crew of eight will hit the grass in this annual event. There is some speed to maintain a fluid pace. Speed numbers are very, very close among this group. It should be a highly competitive event giving any one of these fellas a chance to shine in the winners circle. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#7 Sharp Samurai (Stevens / Glatt) looks much the best with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two stamina producing workouts. This lad should be close to the pace and strike early in the stretch. He could be the odds on favorite.

#4 Pioneer Lad (T. Baze / Baltas) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers, a five race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. He is another that should be forwardly placed off the speed. This guy appears to yearn for the Turf. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#2 Colonist (Prat / Hollendorfer) should contend with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three hearty workouts. A Triple Crown nominee this year, he will be making his first Turf effort.

#3 Placido (Bejarano / Callaghan) will be stretching out with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and three high quality workouts. He should be in the tracking flight ready to spring into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Sharp Samurai  +  #4 Pioneer Lad  +  #2 Colonist  +  #3 Placido.

Previous  Superfecta Sunday (7/23) Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  San Clemente--G2.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play, hitting three of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 9-3-7-2.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Lull, finished 2nd for show money of $2.60.

Bankroll dips to $3.70.  We will supplement with a Jefferson for today's racing action.

On the Turf for Superfecta Sunday

We take a peek at a fantastic graded stakes race on the Turf for this Superfecta Sunday.

Del Mar Race 7 {San Clemente~G2~1 mile~TURF~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A superb field of eight will travel over the green. There is sufficient speed to produce a swift pace. Speed numbers are very close for this group of runners all stepping up in class for this graded stakes event. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a grand Turf battle.

#3 Lull (B. Hernandez / Clement) looks to be well spotted as she ships in for strong connections. This gal holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four dynamic workouts. She should get first jump on the leaders going into the stretch.

She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Sircat Sally (Van Dyke / Hollendorfer) should be the well-deserved favorite as she is undefeated in seven starts. A very speedy gal, she holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superlative workouts. This gal could wire this field with her speed.

#9 Madam Dancealot [IRE] (Theriot / Baltas) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stellar workouts. This girl will be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch.

#6 Spy Ring [IRE] (Espinoza / Cassidy) could surprise with a couple of very good last out speed numbers, a six race progression, and two bullet workouts. Expect her to track right behind the leaders ready to attack in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Lull  +  #7 Sircat Sally  +  #9 Madam Dancealot [IRE]  +  #6 Spy Ring [IRE].

Stakes Saturday Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R4.  Eddie Read--G2.  Our first pick, Up With the Birds, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Ashleyluvssugar, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10.  Our third pick, Abbey Vale [IRE], finished 7th (last).

Superfecta went 2-6-1-3.

Bankroll washes out to $5.50.

A Surfy Turfy Superfecta Sunday

Another great Superfecta Sunday of racing all across North America. Today we take in the last race on the Del Mar card.

Del Mar Race 10 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A superlative field of twelve will hit the Turf in this feature. There are a number of possibly forwardly placed types and one singular speedster coming from the out side post. Speed numbers top to bottom are only separated by ten points giving this race a extremely competitive feel. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#10 Tribal Tribute (T. Baze / D'Amato) looks to make another move forward with the third highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. This lad loves the distance and the Del Mar course. He should find a good spot close to the pace and launch for the wire. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$5 SHOW.

#5 Opsec (M. Garcia / Ruis) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. This guy holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance couple with an 80% in the money record at same. He should be with the crew near the pace ready to strike.

#11 Back to Bako (Pedroza / Lopez) should contend with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and four supreme workouts. He should also be tracking the pace closely. This guy should run an much improved effort.

#1 Street Moxie (Bejarano / Palma) should also be in contention sharing the fourth highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in four superb workouts. He is another that should be packed in tightly close to the pace setter. He notched a win at this distance in his only try.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Tribal Tribute  +  #5 Opsec  +  #11 Back to Bako  +  #1 Street Moxie.

Stakes Saturday Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  San Clemente--G2.  Our first pick, Stays in Vegas, finished 3rd for show money of $7.60.  Our second pick, Be Mine, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Belvoir Bay [GB], finished 10th (last).

Superfecta went 9-2-10-3.

Bankroll gets thumped hard, falling to $152.21.

Stakes Saturday near the Surf

On this Stakes Saturday we take in some ocean mist and watch a fabulous Turf race.

Del Mar Race 7 {San Clemente~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A great group of ten gals will hit the Turf in this annual affair. There is a sufficient amount of speed and forwardly placed types to get the pace rolling. Speed numbers are very, very close making for an extraordinarily competitive event. Any one of these young fillies could win this one. It should be one of the many exciting races on the day.

#10 Stays in Vegas (Solis / Hollendorfer) looks to have a slight edge with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superb peaking workouts. This gal has three victories from three starts at this distance. This will be her first foray over the Del Mar Turf. A daughter of City Zip, she should be traveling close to the pace ready to spring forward.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  #4 SHOW.

#3 Be Mine (Prat / D'Amato) should pose a serious challenge sharing that second highest last out speed number, working a four race progression, and three terrific workouts. This filly is 100% in the money at this distance as well as overall. A daughter of Twirling Candy, she has the tactical speed to feel the pace out and launch into the stretch.

$2 PLACE  /  #3 SHOW.

#1 Belvoir Bay [GB] (Geroux / Miller) is coming off a comfortable layoff, but should be ready to compete in this graded event. She holds the highest speed number at the distance and has put in five fantastic peaking workouts. This girl loves the turf and the distance. A daughter of Equiano [FR], she should be forwardly placed ready to rock.

$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#5 Jade Princess (Espinoza / Baffert) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in four robust workouts. She should join the crowd near the frontend. This gal is coming into form and should put up a strong effort. A daughter of Tapit, she shares the second highest speed number at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#10 Stays in Vegas  /  #3 Be Mine  /  #1 Belvoir Bay [GB], #5 Jade Princess  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (7/17) Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R9.  Eddie Read--G2.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play capturing only two of the four required. Superfecta went 5-1-2-4.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Ashleyluvssugar, finished 2nd for show money of $6.80.

Bankroll picks up four dimes to settle at $162.01.

Thursday Turf at Saratoga

Our horse racing weekend begins with a good Turf race at the "Spa".

Saratoga Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A solid field of ten fillies/mares will make their way onto the grass course for this Saratoga mile.  Some sufficient speed will keep the pace honest.  All in this one appear to be close in ability.  Should be a superb race.

#2 Scenario Analysis (Lezcano / C. Brown) has a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three disciplined workouts.  She relishes this mile distance over the Turf.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#9 First Whippoorwill (Prado / Motion) could surprise with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a five race progression, and three stellar workouts.  She should sit right off the leaders ready to go.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#1 Downtown Hottie (Castellano / A. Dutrow) looks ready to run a good race with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and three conditioning workouts.  She could track the pace and rush the stretch.  An added bonus would be if her coupled entrant, #1A Shakeira, draws in as an also eligible.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Arsenal (C. Velasquez / Lerman) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers including a win over the grass at this distance.  She holds a two race progression and has put in four tenacious peaking workouts; the best workout tab of the group.

#10 Ginny's Classic (Dominguez / Hushion) will be in the hunt showing speed as a front runner.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one solid workout.  It is possible she could wire the field.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Scenario Analysis / #9 First Whippoorwill / #1 Downtown Hottie / #6 Arsenal, #10 Ginny's Classic.



Last Superfecta Sunday (7/22) Results
Del Mar R8.  San Clemente--G2.  Capturing only three of the four spots in our 10 CENT Superfecta box, we failed to menace, as they say.  Superfecta went 4-1-8-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Byranna [GB], finished fourth, off the board.
Bankroll plummets to $6.80.

Superfecta Sunday at Del Mar

Today, on our Superfecta Sunday, we look at a wonderful Turf mile where the "Surf meets the Turf", lovely Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in sunny Southern California.

Del Mar R8 {San Clemente~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A very good field of seven fillies will stride out on the lawn.  The race has a nice blend of all racing styles whichs lends itself to connections having deep discussions about racing strategy.  Let's give a try to our first 10 CENT Superfecta box of the Del Mar meet.

#5 Byrama [GB] (Gomez / S. Callaghan) looks primed to run a big race with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four splendid workouts.  This gal has been in the money in all eight of her career starts.  Look for her to track the pace and swoop into the stretch.  She is our Bronze horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Indigo River [IRE] (M. Garcia / Mullins) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superb workouts.  She might be forwardly placed ready to take advantage coming into the stretch.  Along with our top pick, she is the only other horse in the field to travel over a Turf at this distance.

#4 Eden's Moon (Bejarano / Baffert) will also be in contention with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three solid workouts.  She should be the speed of the race looking to wire it.  This daughter of Malibu Moon will be skipping over the green for the first time.

#3 Killer Graces (Smith / Hollendorfer) figures to be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three robust workouts.  She should be tracking the pace ready to rumble through in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Byrama [GB]  +  #8 Indigo River [IRE]  +  #4 Eden's Moon  +  #3 Killer Graces.



Stakes Saturday Results
Saratoga R10.  TVG Coaching Club American Oaks--G1.  Our first pick, Disposablepleasure, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Zo Impressive, finished 2nd for place money of $1.90 and show money of $1.30.  Our third pick, Funny Proposition, finished 5th.
As it turned out there was a 10 CENT Superfecta and it went 1-5-6-2.
Bankroll gets plowed and falls to $11.20.

Saratoga Time

For the start of our horse racing weekend we take a look at a nice allowance race at that very special place, Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 9 {1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A great group of eight will venture to the gate.  This race has relative parity as each gal could pull off the victory.  Only one has gone this distance, but that was eight months ago.  There does not seem to be much speed at all.  It should be noted that there is a nice differentiation in workout tabs.

#5 Kinda Spicy (J. Velazquez / Albertrani) appears ramped up to make a second good effort in her career.  She holds the second highest last out speed number at a route, her only race, and has put in a superb four peaking workout tab.  She could be forwardly placed.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#2 Hot Danger (Castro / Contessa) looks geared for a strong race with a couple of decent last speed numbers and three strong, peaking workouts.  Another that will be forwardly placed and ready to get first jump in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 R Gypsy Gold (Castellano / Pletcher) will move up another 110 yards in distance from her last outing which she earned the highest speed number among this field.  She has put in two steady workouts.

#7 Believe in A.P. (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) is the only gal that has raced at this distance, albeit approximately 240 months ago.  She looks ready with four robust workouts.  Clearly she will be a contender.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Kinda Spicy / #2 Hot Danger / #6 R Gypsy Gold / #7 Believe in A.P.



Last Sunday's (7/24) Results
Del Mar R8.  San Clemente.  Our first pick, Sarah's Secret, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Up In Time [GB], won (1st) for show money of $6.40.  Superfecta went 1-9-2-8.
Bankroll gets a rise to $6.90.
   

Sunday Turf at Del Mar

We close our horse racing weekend with look at a tremendous Turf race at beautiful Del Mar.

Del Mar Race 8 {San Clemente~G2~1 mile~Turf~3 year old Fillies~Stakes}
A stunning group of ten fillies will line up for this annual graded stakes race.  There is not a lot of speed in the race, but should be at least three front running types that will share front end duties.  None of these gals has ever raced at Del Mar.  From that respect they are all on equal footing.  This should be a smashing race to watch.

#5 Sarah's Secret (Flores / Walsh) will no doubt be the favorite in this race with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression (all wins), and three sensational workouts.  All of these combine to give her quite an edge over this talented field.
$2 WIN.

#1 Up In Time [GB] (Bejarano / Callaghan) will challenge in a tracking position with the second highest last out speed number off a longer route, a three race progression, and four robust workouts.  She should be ready to strike at the turn into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Rosehill Dew [IRE] (Blanc / McAnally) looks well spotted for this race with the highest speed number at the distance, a 100% in the money record over three races at the distance, and three hearty workouts.  If there is a solid pace, she should close well.

#2 Celestial Kitten (Rosario / Cecil) holds the third highest speed number at the distance, is coming off a longer route, and has put in two energetic, peaking workouts.  She could surprise with a good closing finish.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Sarah's Secret / #1 Up In Time [GB] / #8 Rosehill Dew [IRE] / #2 Celestial Kitten.



Saturday's Results
Saratoga R6.  Our first pick, Tahoe Lake [BRZ], finished 2nd for show money of $3.10.  Our second pick, Rubber Duck [GER], finished 7th.  Our third pick, Pretty Boy Freud, finished 11th (last).  OOPs, there was no superfecta offered for this race.
Bankroll falls to $4.60.