Stakes Saturday at the Spa

A beautiful weekend for Stakes races.  We look in on one at the fabulous "Spa".

Saratoga Race 10 {Diana~G1~1 1/8 mile~inner TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of exceptionally talented gals line up for this annual grade one.  There is sufficient speed to keep the pace hot.  These ladies speed numbers over the surface and at the distance closely resemble one another.  This race is a handicappers dream.

#2 Abaco (J. Ortiz / McGaughey) could be the one that shines with the fourth highest (4-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and four sensational workouts. She is coming off a brief rest so should be fresh.  This daughter of Giant's Causeway should be tracking and closing speedily.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#8 Atterite [FR} (Castellano / C. Brown) should challenge upon her return to the races after a long layoff. She fits in well with these sporting the third highest speed number at the distance.  This daughter of Literato [FR] has put in four excellent workouts.  She should track the pace closely.
$1 PLACE  /  $1 SHOW.

#5 Strathnaver [GB] (J. Velazquez / Motion) will contend with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three robust workouts.  She close well into a contested pace.  This daughter of Oasis Dream [GB] is highly competitive at this distance.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#10 Tannery [IRE] (Lezcano / Goldberg) will compete well sharing the fourth highest last out speed number a longer route, holding a two race progression, and two formidable workouts.  She is a daughter of Dylan Thomas [IRE] that will be closing swiftly.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Abaco  /  #8 Atterite [FR]   /  #Stathnaver [GB]  /  #10 Tannery [IRE]



Friday's Results
Saratoga R3.  Schuylerville--G3.  Our first pick, Fashion Alert, won (1st) for show money of $1.05.  Our second pick, Tulira's Star, finished 3rd for show money of $1.20.  Our third pcik, Take Charge Brandi, took 2nd for show money of $1.10.
There was No 10 CENT Superfecta offered in this race.
Bankroll gets a few dimes lift to settle at $6.99.

Younster's at Saratoga

The splendor of Saratoga awaits.

Saratoga Race 3 {Schuylerville~G3~6 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A small, but talented group of five will make their start in this annual affair.  These gals all have won their last start.  There is plenty of speed which should make for a quick race. It should be a fabulous race on the first card of the Saratoga season.

#4 Fashion Alert (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) looks like the young gal to beat.  She posted the highest (tie) last out speed number in her only race and has put in three strong workouts.  This gal should be part of the speed in this event.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Tulira's Star (Bravo / Mettee) should challenge sharing the highest last out speed number in her first start over the Arlington poly.  Her three stout workouts aid her cause. She should be sitting right off the pace.
$1 SHOW

#5 Take Charge Brandi (Lanerie / Lukas) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number in her only start and three superb peaking workouts.  She should be part of the speed team on the front end.
$1 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta
None offered due to the small field.



Thursday's Results
OOPs. No race selected on this date.

Superfecta Sunday (7/13) Results
Arlington International R5.  Maiden Claiming.  We were off by two in our 10 CENT Superfecta box play.  Superfecta went 9-4-3-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Gumdrop, won (1st) for show money of $2.60.
Bankroll takes a dip to $6.64.

 

Saratoga Turf

A relaxing, though somewhat hot Saturday.  We turn our attention to the sensational Saratoga Turf.

Saratoga Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good field of eleven will make their start in a very competitive allowance feature.  The race appears evenly divided between forwardly placed types and late running types.  Should be a dandy Saratoga Turf run.

#6 Tahoe Lake [BRZ] (J. Velazquez / McPeek) looks primed and ready to win this one.  He has the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong workouts.  This guy should be tracking the pace ready to scoot away to victory.
$1 WIN / SHOW.

#4 Rubber Duck [GER] (Castro / Mott) will be making his first North American start, but has had a nice career racing in Germany.  He has improved his placing in each of his last three races and has put in four stellar workouts after a brief layoff.  Cannot count him out.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.

#2 Pretty Boy Freud (Sanchez / O'Brien) looks ready to run with the highest speed number at the distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers, and one solid workout.  He is the only one in the field that has raced over the Saratoga Turf and raced well.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Clear Attempt (Lezcano / Mott) appears ramped-up enough to be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number and four superb, peaking workouts.  He will be forwardly placed ready to roll in the stretch.

#3 Police Chatter (Solis / Serpe) looks ready to move up in distance with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts.  Could be the speed that holds on for a piece.


10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Tahoe Lake [BRZ] / #4 Rubber Duck [GER] / #2 Pretty Boy Freud / #9 Clear Attempt, #3 Police Chatter.



Friday's Results
Saratoga R9.  Schuylerville.  Our first pick, Gypsy Robin, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Georgie's Angel, won (1st) for show money of $2.20.  Our third pick, Five Star Momma, was scratched.  No Superfecta due to a number of scratches.
Bankroll slips to $7.50.