What an exciting day of racing at Arlington International yesterday. On this Sunday we take in the beauty and splendor of the "Spa" for a wonderful Turf race.
Saratoga Race 10 {Sword Dancer~G1~1 1/2 mile~inner TURF~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
A hearty field of seven will take to the green in this annual contest. There is sufficient speed to keep the pace humming. Every last one of these guys are coming off a brief freshening which should produce a high caliber race. All have gone this distance and their speed numbers insure a very competitive race. Our task is to knit a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.
#4 Main Sequence (Maragh / Motion) could triumph with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. He holds an enviable in the money record of 73% from fifteen starts. This lad is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.
#7 Twilight Eclipse (Lezcano / Albertrani) should challenge sharing the highest last out speed number, holding a three race progression, and putting in three robust workouts. He also holds the highest speed number at the distance. This guy has the tactical speed to fit into whatever pace develops.
#2 Perfect Timber (Castellano / Attfield) may be sitting on a great performance with a couple of good to decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and four super fine workouts. He has managed this distance well and will be closing swiftly.
#6 War Dancer (A. Garcia / McPeek) has superb running capability and should contend. He has a couple of very good last out speed numbers, holds the third highest speed number at the distance, and has put in three stout workouts for the cause. Expect him to sit right off the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#4 Main Sequence + #7 Twilight Eclipse + #2 Perfect Timber + #6 War Dancer.
Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington International R8. Secretariat--G1. Our first pick, Adelaide [IRE], won (1st) for win money of $4.20 and show money of $3.30. Our second pick, Tourist, placed 2nd for show money of $2.60. Our third pick, Can'thelpbelieving, was scratched.
Our superfecta play was scuttled due to the scratch. Superfecta went 6-9-5-1.
Arlington International R10. ARLINGTON MILLION--G1. Our first pick, Magician [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $4.50. Our second pick, Real Solution, finished 7th (last). Our third pick, Smoking Sun, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 1-3-7-5.
Bankroll was supplemented by two Hamiltons for the days racing. It gets a dramatic shave to $27.54.
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Sunday, August 17, 2014
Saturday, August 16, 2014
MILLION Day 2014
A great day for Stakes Saturday as we look at two of the best at the beautiful Arlington International Race Course. World renowned trainers and some of the best jockey's in the world have converged upon the Northwest Chicago track to make it one of the most exciting days of racing this year.
Arlington International Race 8 {Secretariat~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old~Stakes}
An evenly matched crew of eight will go to the gate. It was learned one of the contenders, Belisarius [IRE], has come down with a cough and will not make the run. The race comes up a little light on speed, but still should get a sound pace. Most in this one will be firing fresh coming off brief layoffs. It should be an incredibly competitive race.
#6 Adelaide [IRE] (Moore / O'Brien) should have the edge with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression. A son of the legendary Turfer, Galileo [IRE] has done very well across the pond and last out placed second in the Belmont Derby. He comes into this one 100% in the money from five starts.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#9 Tourist (Rosario / Mott) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two stout workouts. He will be stretching out to this longer distance, but as a son of Tiznow, it should not be a problem for him. This lad has already secured three victories over Turf from three starts on the surface.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Can'thelpbelieving (Graham / Motion) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers and one robust workout. This son of Duke of Marmalade [IRE] is coming off a longer route and relishes this surface. Expect him to track and close into stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#7 Divine Oath (Geroux / Pletcher) should contest these fellas gallantly with the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance which happened to be his last outing. He holds a three race progression and has put in three diligent workouts. This son of Broken Vow should track the pace favorably.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Adelaide [IRE] / #9 Tourist / #8 Can'thelpbelieving / #7 Divine Oath.
Arlington International Race 10 {ARLINGTON MILLION~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
An extremely competitive pack of seven will take to the Arlington green. There is an absence of speed in this one. Count on a aggressive quickening rounding for home. All of these fellas are capable of landing in the winners circle. It should be a nail biter.
#3 Magician [IRE] (J. O'Brien / A. O'Brien) will be the favorite with a strong racing record on the European circuit. He is 100% in the money from four starts at this, his favored distance. A son of Galileo [IRE], he should be tracking the pace closely, ready to shoot through the stretch.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#6 Real Solution (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four explosive workouts. As a son of the great Kitten's Joy, he has a strong affinity for the Turf. He is another that will be in the track pack.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#2 Smoking Sun (Pasquier / Bary) is another Euro invader looking for the thrill of victory in the states. He was last seen taking a second in Singapore after spending his career on the European continent. This lad is a son of Smart Strike. Expect him to show a furious closing kick.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#7 Side Glance [GB] (Spencer / Balding) may be in the lead by default. Should he be sent, it is possible that he dons a ski mask and takes the race. He holds the second best last out speed number and a two race progression. This son of Passing Glance [GB] looks to improve on his last in the money appearance at Arlington.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
Hey it's Million Day. We are going to box this one.
#3 Magician [IRE] + #6 Real Solution + #2 Smoking Sun + #7 Side Glance [GB].
Friday's Results
Arlington International R3. Allowance. Our first pick, Royal Alluvial, won (1st) for show money of $2.20. Our second pick, Paschendale, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.
Superfecta went 3-7-1-5.
Bankroll rises to $14.34.
Arlington International Race 8 {Secretariat~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old~Stakes}
An evenly matched crew of eight will go to the gate. It was learned one of the contenders, Belisarius [IRE], has come down with a cough and will not make the run. The race comes up a little light on speed, but still should get a sound pace. Most in this one will be firing fresh coming off brief layoffs. It should be an incredibly competitive race.
#6 Adelaide [IRE] (Moore / O'Brien) should have the edge with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression. A son of the legendary Turfer, Galileo [IRE] has done very well across the pond and last out placed second in the Belmont Derby. He comes into this one 100% in the money from five starts.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#9 Tourist (Rosario / Mott) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two stout workouts. He will be stretching out to this longer distance, but as a son of Tiznow, it should not be a problem for him. This lad has already secured three victories over Turf from three starts on the surface.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Can'thelpbelieving (Graham / Motion) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers and one robust workout. This son of Duke of Marmalade [IRE] is coming off a longer route and relishes this surface. Expect him to track and close into stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#7 Divine Oath (Geroux / Pletcher) should contest these fellas gallantly with the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance which happened to be his last outing. He holds a three race progression and has put in three diligent workouts. This son of Broken Vow should track the pace favorably.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Adelaide [IRE] / #9 Tourist / #8 Can'thelpbelieving / #7 Divine Oath.
Arlington International Race 10 {ARLINGTON MILLION~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
An extremely competitive pack of seven will take to the Arlington green. There is an absence of speed in this one. Count on a aggressive quickening rounding for home. All of these fellas are capable of landing in the winners circle. It should be a nail biter.
#3 Magician [IRE] (J. O'Brien / A. O'Brien) will be the favorite with a strong racing record on the European circuit. He is 100% in the money from four starts at this, his favored distance. A son of Galileo [IRE], he should be tracking the pace closely, ready to shoot through the stretch.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#6 Real Solution (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four explosive workouts. As a son of the great Kitten's Joy, he has a strong affinity for the Turf. He is another that will be in the track pack.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#2 Smoking Sun (Pasquier / Bary) is another Euro invader looking for the thrill of victory in the states. He was last seen taking a second in Singapore after spending his career on the European continent. This lad is a son of Smart Strike. Expect him to show a furious closing kick.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#7 Side Glance [GB] (Spencer / Balding) may be in the lead by default. Should he be sent, it is possible that he dons a ski mask and takes the race. He holds the second best last out speed number and a two race progression. This son of Passing Glance [GB] looks to improve on his last in the money appearance at Arlington.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
Hey it's Million Day. We are going to box this one.
#3 Magician [IRE] + #6 Real Solution + #2 Smoking Sun + #7 Side Glance [GB].
Friday's Results
Arlington International R3. Allowance. Our first pick, Royal Alluvial, won (1st) for show money of $2.20. Our second pick, Paschendale, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.
Superfecta went 3-7-1-5.
Bankroll rises to $14.34.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Superfecta Sunday at Del Mar: Volume 2
What a splendid Arlington Million card, yesterday. Certainly, one of the premiere days of racing in North America.
Now we go patiently into our Superfecta Sunday, where we will take another shot at stitching together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Let's give it our best.
Del Mar Race 6 {Rancho Bernardo~G3~6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillie/mares~Stakes}
A field of seven closely matched fillies and mares will strut to the start in this annual stakes race. It will be speed laden which may benefit those that stay close to the pace and swoop through the stretch. It should be a good one.
#1 Rumor (Gomez / Mandella) will sit right off the pace with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four sensational workouts. She is coming off a ninety day rest and should fire fresh.
#7 Sugarinthemorning (M. Garcia / McAnally) will also come from off the pace with the fourth highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. She appears ready to take another step forward. This gal will be our bronze horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Moonstruck Maya (Nakatani / P. Miller) will be part of the speed that should hang on for a piece. She holds the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts that include two bullets.
#2 Winding Way (Bejarano / Gaines) will also share front running duties with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts. She will be making her third career start which should allow her to improve yet again.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#1 Rumor + #7 Sugarinthemorning + #5 Moonstruck Maya + #2 Winding Way.
Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington Park R8. Secretariat--G1. Our first pick, Bayrir [FR], won (1st) for win money of $8.40 and show money of $5.40. Our second pick, Silver Max, finished 5th. Our third pick, Daddy Long Legs, finished 8th (last).
Superfecta went 7-4-2-1.
Arlington Park R11. ARLINGTON MILLION--G1. Our first pick, Crackerjack King [IRE], finsihed 5th. Our second pick, Afsare [GB], finished 2nd for place money of $6.60 and show money of $4.80. Our third pick, Treasure Beach [GB] finished 6th.
Superfecta went 4-3-1-5.
Bankroll gets a nudge to $30.25
Now we go patiently into our Superfecta Sunday, where we will take another shot at stitching together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Let's give it our best.
Del Mar Race 6 {Rancho Bernardo~G3~6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillie/mares~Stakes}
A field of seven closely matched fillies and mares will strut to the start in this annual stakes race. It will be speed laden which may benefit those that stay close to the pace and swoop through the stretch. It should be a good one.
#1 Rumor (Gomez / Mandella) will sit right off the pace with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four sensational workouts. She is coming off a ninety day rest and should fire fresh.
#7 Sugarinthemorning (M. Garcia / McAnally) will also come from off the pace with the fourth highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. She appears ready to take another step forward. This gal will be our bronze horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Moonstruck Maya (Nakatani / P. Miller) will be part of the speed that should hang on for a piece. She holds the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts that include two bullets.
#2 Winding Way (Bejarano / Gaines) will also share front running duties with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts. She will be making her third career start which should allow her to improve yet again.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#1 Rumor + #7 Sugarinthemorning + #5 Moonstruck Maya + #2 Winding Way.
Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington Park R8. Secretariat--G1. Our first pick, Bayrir [FR], won (1st) for win money of $8.40 and show money of $5.40. Our second pick, Silver Max, finished 5th. Our third pick, Daddy Long Legs, finished 8th (last).
Superfecta went 7-4-2-1.
Arlington Park R11. ARLINGTON MILLION--G1. Our first pick, Crackerjack King [IRE], finsihed 5th. Our second pick, Afsare [GB], finished 2nd for place money of $6.60 and show money of $4.80. Our third pick, Treasure Beach [GB] finished 6th.
Superfecta went 4-3-1-5.
Bankroll gets a nudge to $30.25
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Million Day 2012 at Arlington Park
It's a beautiful Stakes Saturday with competitive stakes races all over America, but none better than the Arlington Million at splendiferous Arlington Park. The stakes undercard will be thrilling as well. Today we will look at the Secretariat and the Arlington Million. There are two factors to hone in for the Arlington Park race card today. First, the Euros should be dominate in any of the races they appear in. Second, keep an eye on the outstanding Arlington Park jockey James Graham and the horses he will be riding. James always seems to be at peak performance on big race days.
Arlington Park Race 8 {Secretariat~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old~Stakes}
A super field of eight will stride out to the gate. Half the field has speed and the other half will be coming from off the pace. It should be a very exciting race.
#7 Bayrir [FR] (Lemaire / De Royer-Dupre) is looking for a dominating performance with enough pace in the race to kick it in. He has run two fabulous last out races overseas, is working a three race progression and has a 75% win rate in four career races.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#8 Silver Max (Albarado / Romans) will challenge with solid speed having won six in a row. He holds the third highest last out speed number, an incredible 93% in the money record in thirteen career starts, and has put in two stout workouts. This speedster will attempt to wire the field.
$2 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#6 Daddy Long Legs (O'Donoghue / O'Brien) has traveled and raced the world including a disappointing finish in this years Kentucky Derby. He has performed two decent last out races overseas and holds the highest racing post rating. This Kentucky bred Euro-star could stay close to the pace and strike in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#4 Finnegan's Wake (Lezcano / Romans) should be in the hunt with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts. He should have a nice closing run.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Bayrir [FR] / #8 Silver Max / #6 Daddy Long Legs / #4 Finnegan's Wake.
Arlington Park Race 11 {Arlington Million~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A classy field of eleven will venture onto the grass for Arlington Park's premiere Turf event. The race comes up light on speed with a couple of pressers added to the front end. The balance of this terrific field will be tracking and closing. Expect the Euro invaders to dominate the race. As always, this race will be the most exhilerating race of Stakes Saturday.
#9 Crackerjack King [IRE] (O'Donoghue / Botti) has a slight edge with a couple of excellent last out races in Britain and Italy. He holds the highest Racing Post rating at the distance and has an enviable 78% win record in nine career starts. Watch him track and close.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#3 Afsare [GB] (Fallon / Cumani) will challenge with two strong last out efforts in Great Britain, a four race progression, and one strong workout over the Arlington Park track. He is another that will track the pace and launch a solid run in the stretch.
$2 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#6 Treasure Beach [GB] (Spencer / O'Brien) is last years winner of the Secretariat and will also pose a mighty challenge. He is well traveled and posted a triple digit speed number on the Arlington Park Turf in that race last year. This guy posted a decent last out Racing Post number at a longer route. Expect him to track the pace with the rest of the Euro group.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#2 Boisterous (Lezcano / McGaughey) will probably be the only American racer that will be in the mix with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust peaking workouts. He is another that should track the pace ready to explode coming into the turn.
#8 Wigmore Hall [IRE] (Turner / Bell) will be in the hunt coming off a decent performance in a longer route race in Great Britain. He is working a two race progression and holds the fourth highest (tie) speed number at AP among this group. He should loom prominently while pressing the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta
#9 Crackerjack King [IRE] / #3 Afsare [GB] / #6 Treasure Beach [GB] / #2 Boisterous, #8 Wigmore Hall [IRE]
Friday's Results
Saratoga R4. Yaddo Stakes. Our first pick, Hessonite, won (1st) for win money of $2.30 and show money of $1.20. Our second pick, Gitchee Goomie, finished 4th. Our third pick, Elusive Rumour, finished 3rd for show money of $2.75.
Superfecta went 5-7-3-1.
Bankroll gets a little lift to $27.35.
Arlington Park Race 8 {Secretariat~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old~Stakes}
A super field of eight will stride out to the gate. Half the field has speed and the other half will be coming from off the pace. It should be a very exciting race.
#7 Bayrir [FR] (Lemaire / De Royer-Dupre) is looking for a dominating performance with enough pace in the race to kick it in. He has run two fabulous last out races overseas, is working a three race progression and has a 75% win rate in four career races.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#8 Silver Max (Albarado / Romans) will challenge with solid speed having won six in a row. He holds the third highest last out speed number, an incredible 93% in the money record in thirteen career starts, and has put in two stout workouts. This speedster will attempt to wire the field.
$2 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#6 Daddy Long Legs (O'Donoghue / O'Brien) has traveled and raced the world including a disappointing finish in this years Kentucky Derby. He has performed two decent last out races overseas and holds the highest racing post rating. This Kentucky bred Euro-star could stay close to the pace and strike in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#4 Finnegan's Wake (Lezcano / Romans) should be in the hunt with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts. He should have a nice closing run.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Bayrir [FR] / #8 Silver Max / #6 Daddy Long Legs / #4 Finnegan's Wake.
Arlington Park Race 11 {Arlington Million~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A classy field of eleven will venture onto the grass for Arlington Park's premiere Turf event. The race comes up light on speed with a couple of pressers added to the front end. The balance of this terrific field will be tracking and closing. Expect the Euro invaders to dominate the race. As always, this race will be the most exhilerating race of Stakes Saturday.
#9 Crackerjack King [IRE] (O'Donoghue / Botti) has a slight edge with a couple of excellent last out races in Britain and Italy. He holds the highest Racing Post rating at the distance and has an enviable 78% win record in nine career starts. Watch him track and close.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#3 Afsare [GB] (Fallon / Cumani) will challenge with two strong last out efforts in Great Britain, a four race progression, and one strong workout over the Arlington Park track. He is another that will track the pace and launch a solid run in the stretch.
$2 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#6 Treasure Beach [GB] (Spencer / O'Brien) is last years winner of the Secretariat and will also pose a mighty challenge. He is well traveled and posted a triple digit speed number on the Arlington Park Turf in that race last year. This guy posted a decent last out Racing Post number at a longer route. Expect him to track the pace with the rest of the Euro group.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#2 Boisterous (Lezcano / McGaughey) will probably be the only American racer that will be in the mix with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust peaking workouts. He is another that should track the pace ready to explode coming into the turn.
#8 Wigmore Hall [IRE] (Turner / Bell) will be in the hunt coming off a decent performance in a longer route race in Great Britain. He is working a two race progression and holds the fourth highest (tie) speed number at AP among this group. He should loom prominently while pressing the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta
#9 Crackerjack King [IRE] / #3 Afsare [GB] / #6 Treasure Beach [GB] / #2 Boisterous, #8 Wigmore Hall [IRE]
Friday's Results
Saratoga R4. Yaddo Stakes. Our first pick, Hessonite, won (1st) for win money of $2.30 and show money of $1.20. Our second pick, Gitchee Goomie, finished 4th. Our third pick, Elusive Rumour, finished 3rd for show money of $2.75.
Superfecta went 5-7-3-1.
Bankroll gets a little lift to $27.35.
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