Louisiana Champs Day on our Stakes Saturday

 Let's take a look at the lucky last on Louisiana Champions day.

Fair Grounds Race 9 {LA Champs Day-Sprint~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Louisiana Bred~Stakes}

A reduced, but full field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There will a smoke show of speed in this race as nearly all will be vying for the lead. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. All have raced over the Fair Grounds track. It should be a tremendous race to cap off a day of quality racing.

#6 Win Ya Win (Beschizza / Camejo) comes off a modest layoff fresh and ready. This lad loves the surface, distance and track. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and has produced four strong workouts coming into the race. A son of Star Guitar, he should track the pace and explode into the stretch. He holds a 82% in the money record.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Unified Report (B. Hernandez / D. Stewart) should compete well amongst this group with a couple of wins over the track from four starts. His speed numbers should put him in the race. Look for him to track and close swiftly into a heated pace. A son of Unified, he is 41% in the money from twelve career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#13 Relentless Dancer (G. Melancon / Bourgeois) holds the highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and one sound workout. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Midshipman, he is 38% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Brian's Iron Mike (j. Stokes / Landry) holds the second highest speed number and has a couple of quality workouts in the last thirty days. He has the tactical speed to stay with whatever pace develops. A son of Iron Fist, he is 90% in the money from ten career starts.

#12 Bertie's Galaxy (Loveberry / Fauchaux) will be part of the speed contingent on the front end. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in two superb workouts. A son of Greely's Galaxy, he is 62% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#6 Win Ya Win  //  #9 Unified Report,  #13 Relentless Dancer,  #11 Brian's Iron Mike,  #12 Berties Galaxy.

Reverse the Wheel ($4.00)

#9 Unified Report,  #13 Relentless Dancer,  #11 Brian's Iron Mike,  #12 Bertie's Galaxy  //  #6 Win Ya Win.

Best of luck to all your wagers on Louisiana Champions Day!!!

Arkansas Dirt Friday

We take a look at a nice dirt route in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 8 {Fifth Season Stakes~1 1/16 mile~4 year old Up~Stakes}
A quality group of nine will venture on to the dirt in this stakes feature. There is some speed to keep the pace going. All in here will be firing fresh after end of the year breaks. The speed numbers are all very close to one another. It should be a good race.

#3 Code West (Berry / Caster) looks to have a slight edge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three strong peaking workouts. This lad is 100% in the money at this distance from seven starts. It appears he might sit right off the pace ready to explode into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Carve (Castanon / Cox) should pose a terrific challenge coming out of a grade one and taking sixty days rest. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and has put in four superb workouts that include a couple of bullets. This guy should be tracking the pace efficiently.

#7 Real Appeal Deal (Borel / Morse) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. With a decent pace, he will be closing swiftly through the stretch. He is another with a 100% in the money record at the distance from four tries.

#9 For Greater Glory (Ocampo / Hobby) should be in the mix with a couple of good last out speed numbers, going longer in his last and putting in three excellent peaking workouts. This lad will be closing from the clouds with the right pace set-up.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Code West  /  #4 Carve  /  #7 Real Appeal Deal  /  #9 For Greater Glory.



Thursday's Results
Oaklawn Park R8.  Dixie Belle Stakes.  Our first pick, Promise Me Silver, won (1st) for win money of $3.20.  Our second pick, Empressive Humor, finished 9th (last).
Superfecta went 6-9-5-1.
Bankroll gets shaved to $11.99.

Big "A" on Stakes Saturday

Another Stakes Saturday rolls up and there are a lot of races to choose from. We select a nice little sprint in New York.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Garland of Roses~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A good crop of seven will make the dash to the wire. There is some speed to keep the pace on track. The speed numbers for all of these gals resemble one another. It should be a good race.

#1 Bridghampton (J. Ortiz / Hushion) is coming out of a grade two and might find this level more to her liking. She holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance and has notched a win over the Aqueduct course. This daughter of Bernardini should be forwardly placed and could perform a wire job.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Winning Image (Black / Aro) will challenge as the other speedster in the race with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. This daughter of Southern Image has already had a stellar career with fourteen wins and a 75% in the money record from thirty-two starts.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Joya Real (Carmouche / DeMasi) should contend with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two hearty workouts.  She has notched two victories at this distance from two starts at same. This daughter of Eddington should track the pace closely ready to spring into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Willet (Arroyo / Iselin) should be in the hunt with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two robust workouts. She too has notched a win over the Aqueduct course. This daughter of Jump Start holds the highest speed number at the distance and could get first jump on the leaders.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Bridgehampton  /  #4 Winning Image  /  #2 Joya Real  /  #6 Willet, #7, #8.



Furlong Friday Results
Aqueduct R8.  Optional Claiming.  Our pick, American Creed, finished off the board.
Superfecta went 10-4-3-9.
Bankroll plummets to $0.94. We will supplement todays racing with a Hamilton and a Jefferson.

Stakes Saturday at Belmont

A beautiful Stakes Saturday will take shape at bountiful Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Ticonderoga Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~NY~Stakes}
A live field of twelve will go to the gate in this stakes feature. There is enough speed in this race to produce a sizzling pace. Most of these gals have competitively close speed figures which should make it a dandy of a race.

#10 Discreet Marq (I Ortiz / Clement) might have the edge with the clear highest last out speed number and one dynamic workout. This daughter of Discreet Cat has the tactical speed to stay close to the leaders and unleash into the stretch. She also holds the highest speed number at the distance in which she has secured a 100% in the money record from five starts.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Invading Humor (Rosario / Levine) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and one solid workout. She loves the Belmont track and will be seeking her fifth win in a row.  This daughter of Invasor [ARG] also has the tactical speed to stay close and launch into the stretch.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Effie Trinket (J. Ortiz / Violette) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three vigorous workouts. This daughter of Freud should track and close well into a steamy pace. She holds the second highest speed number over the Belmont track. May the odds be with her.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Selenite (J. Velazquez / Donk) OR #1A Chrysolite (C. Velasquez / Donk), take your pick. Both appear on the verge of a great run.  #1 Selenite shows a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. This daughter of Cosmonaut will be tracking the pace and pounce.  #1A Chrysolite also has a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and one peaking workout. She too is a daughter of Freud. As such, it begs the question, which daughter of Freud has the mental edge in this race?

#6 Strike Accord (Arroyo / Kimmel) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. This daughter of Smart Strike is another tracker/closer which should look for an opening to chase down the front runners in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#10 Discreet Marq  /  #5 Invading Humor [ARG]  /  #9 Effie Trinket  /  #1 Selenite (#1A Chrysolite)  /  #6 Strike Accord.



Friday's Results
Keeneland R9. Pin Oak Valley View--G3.  Our first pick, Daring Dancer, was scratched.  Our second pick, Fashion Fund [GB], finished 4th.
Due to the scratch, we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play. Superfecta went 13-1-9-5.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $11.59.

Superfecta Sunday at Sunland Park

On this Superfecta Sunday let's take in a powerful Stakes sprint in Ol' New Mexico.

Sunland Park Race 8 {NM Racing Commission Handicap~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~NM~Stakes}
A healthy field of seven will go to the gate in this stakes sprint.  All but one are coming into this with a brief freshening. There is plenty of speed to make it a very swift race.  There are a few in here with a versatile running style that should tamp down on a torrid pace.  Let's try to weave a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#5 Rose's Desert (Shepherd / Fincher) may be the odds on favorite with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts.  She is a crafty one that should track the pace and explode into the stretch.  She is 100% in the money at this distance in six starts.  Definitely the one to beat.

#3 Little Valdalia (Eikleberry / Evans) should challenge bravely with a decent last out speed number and one significant workout.  She has a versatile running style that she will match to the pace.  She is another with a stellar in the money record of 80% at the distance in five starts.  She is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Dawn if Affirmed (Maderia / Marr) should be in contention with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two excellent workouts.  She should share front running duties and has the capability of wiring the field.

#4 Gossip Dome (Juarez / Mikkleson) could surprise with a couple of good last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts.  She has the most experience at this distance having hit the board nine of eleven times.  This gal will wait for the pace to develop and launch into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Rose's Desert  +  #3 Little Valdivia  +  #1 Dawn is Affirmed  +  #4 Gossip Dome.



Stakes Saturday Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R6.  Hollywood Starlet--G1.  Our first pick, Taste Like Candy, finished 2nd for show money of $3.60.  Our second pick, Untapable, finished 3rd for show money of $4.40.  Our third pick, Bajan, finished off the board.
Superfecta went 7-2-5-8.
Bankroll slips a buck to $75.53.

Summer Stakes Saturday TURF

Summer is in full swing after a delightful Independence Day.  On this Stakes Saturday we turn to a excellent Turf race along the beautiful Jersey shore.

Monmouth Park Race 11 {United Nations~G1~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A very talented field of eight will venture onto the Turf for this annual grade one.  There is enough speed in here to make the pace tremendously hot.  The entrants who relish coming from off the pace have the edge.  This will be an exceptional running of the UN.

#1 Wilcox Inn (Graham / Stidham) has a pace advantage as he is quite capable of tracking and closing well.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four superb, peaking workouts.  This handsome lad will be stretching out from his last start and should race with aplomb.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#5 Skyring (Stevens / Lukas) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four serious peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed ready to hold on in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#6 Harrods Creek (Trujillo / Mott) should also challenge with his versatile running style.  He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number coming off a longer route and has put in four fantastic peaking workouts.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Big Blue Kitten (Bravo / C. Brown) should enter the fray sharing the third highest last out speed number, working a three race progression and putting in two rewarding workouts.  This highly regarded horse has only been off the board in his career over fifteen starts.  He could take it to the field with his tracking / closing capability.

#7 Little Mike (Rosario / Romans) should be in the mix as the speedster in the front end.  After a very disappointing foray in Dubai, UAE, he is working hard toward a triumphant return to the states having put in four robust workouts.  This guy holds the highest speed number over the surface and loves the Monmouth course with two victories over it in two starts.  Should be the favorite, but may need a start.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Wilcox Inn / #5 Skyring / #6 Harrods Creek / #2 Big Blue Kitten, #7 Little Mike.



Friday's Results
PARX R7.  Parx Dash--G3.  Our first pick, Bridgetown, finished 3rd for show money of $2.20.  Our second pick, Ben's Cat, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.
There was no 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.
Bankroll floats up a few dimes to $13.35.