Tune Up before the MILLION

It is the Friday before MILLION day.

The Arlington Million will be run, tomorrow, Saturday (8/16). Looking at the undercard it will be a phenomenal day of handicapping, wagering, and racing.

Today we make a little tune-up by examining a nice Turf mile.

Arlington International Race 3 {1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A good line-up of seven will go to the grass in this early afternoon feature. There is a great deal of speed and forwardly placed types that could create a barn burner of a race. These gals are closely aligned in their speed numbers.  It could be an unpredictable race.

#3 Royal Alluvial (Baird / Catalano) could run off with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts. She should be part of the front running pack ready to breakaway going into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Paschendale (Homeister / Domenosky) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route. She holds a good in the money record of 63% over the surface from eleven starts. This gal will also be part of the front running pack.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Suspended Moon (Thornton / Reavis) should be in the hunt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one endurance producing workout.  She holds the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance. This gal will be closing swiftly.

#5 Dani Nikki (Sanjur / Poulos) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and a two race progression.  She has the tactical speed to allow the race to develop and take every advantage of it.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Royal Alluvial  /  #1 Paschendale  /  #7 Suspended Moon  /  #5 Dani Nikki.



Thursday's Results
Saratoga R4.  Saratoga Dew Stakes.  Our first pick, Tahoe Tigress, finished 7th (last).  Our second pick, Get Gorgeous, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.  Our third pick, Easy Living, finished 5th.
There was No 10 CENT Superfecta play in this race.
Bankroll gets sliced to $13.84.

Horse Racing Weekend begins at the Spa

Its MILLION week.  Today, for the start of our horse racing weekend we take in a nice little stakes race at that great upstate New York horse racing paradise.

Saratoga Race 4 {Saratoga Dew Stakes~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A satisfying group of seven gals will hit the dirt in this early carded feature. There is sufficient speed to carry the pack through quick fractions. These ladies are closely matched in terms of speed numbers, but only two have gone this distance.  It should be a tremendous race.

#3 Tahoe Tigress (J. Ortiz / Englehart) has the talent to get the job done. She holds the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three solid peaking workouts.  This gal is one of the two that have gone this distance.  Expect her to close smoothly into a decent pace.
$1 WIN  /  $1 SHOW.

#6 Get Gorgeous (I. Ortiz / Donk) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three sound workouts. She has the tactical speed to stay close to the pace and pounce in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Easy Living (Rosario / Clement) will contend holding the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two superb peaking workouts.  This gal has the speed to wire the field.
$1 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta

NO 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the short field.



Last Superfecta Sunday (8/10) Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R8.  John C. Mabee--G2.  We failed to hit on our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket capturing only two wagering interests.  Superfecta went 5-3-9-8.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Every Way, finished 5th.
Bankroll dips to $15.04.