Superfecta Sunday deep in the Heart of Texas

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at an exciting mile stakes race in the great state of Texas.

Lone Star Park Race 8 {Lone Star Mile~1 mile~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A terrific field of nine will head to the gate in this annual stakes race. There is a ton of speed which should produce a frothy pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. A couple come in fresh off of modest layoffs and one comes in off an extended layoff. This should be a highly competitive race. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a blast.

#8 Runaway Ghost (Elliott / Asmussen) might have an edge coming off a modest layoff and ready to fire fresh. He holds three very good last out speed numbers and three superb workouts. This guy comes in from Sunland Park with a 79% in the money record from fourteen career starts. A son of Ghostzapper, he should be tracking the pace closely. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Mocito Rojo (Melancon / Wilson) will challenge with three very good last out speed numbers and three strong workouts. This lad holds the second highest speed number at the distance among this crew. He too comes off a modest layoff last racing at Fair Grounds. With a win over the Lone Star track, he holds a 76% in the money record from twenty-nine career starts. A son of Mutaddan, he will tracking the pace looking to strike.

#6 Pioneer Spirit (A. Vazquez / Diodoro) might be the favorite with the highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. He comes in fresh from Oaklawn Park off a rudimentary layoff. This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance. Holding a 75% in the money record, he is sure to add to that statistic. A son of Malibu Moon, he should be forwardly placed.

#1 Sleepy Eyes Todd (Valdez-jimenez / M. Silva) should contend with the third highest last out speed number. He also enjoys having the third highest speed number at the distance. Holding a 60% in the money record, he too should fire fresh off a short layoff. A son of Paddy O'Prado, he should be forwardly placed among the pace pack.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Runaway Ghost  +  #7 Mocito Rojo  +  #6 Pioneer Spirit  +  #1 Sleepy Eyes Todd.




Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R10.  Stephen Foster Stakes--G2.  Our first pick, Fearless, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Owendale, finished 5th.  Our third pick, By My Standards, finished 2nd for show money of $3.00.
We failed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 5-6-7-4.
Bankroll gets smashed and drops to $133.33.

Stakes Saturday in Kentucky

On this Stakes Saturday we take in a tremendous Grade 2 down in Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Stephen Foster Stakes~G2~1 1/8 mile~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great field of eight will go to the gate in this annual event. There is enough speed to maintain a stout pace. Speed figures are fairly close among all contestants. Three millionaires make an appearance for some more dough. It should be one of the more exciting races on the day.

#1 Fearless (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) looks to take another step forward with three very good last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the course no matter how the pace develops. This guy has a win over the Churchill track in his only appearance here. A son of Ghostzapper, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Owendale (Geroux / B. Cox) is on a nice improvement pattern with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. He is 100% in the money at this distance from three starts all the while holding the second highest number at same. This should be tracking and closing swiftly into a strong pace. A son of Into Mischief, he is 66% in the money from fifteen career starts.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 By My Standards (G. Saez / Calhoun) looks to make quick work of this group with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He is undefeated at this distance from three starts, holding the third highest speed number at same. Look for him to forwardly placed. A son of Goldencents, he is 89% in the money from nine career starts.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Silver Dust (Beschizza / Calhoun) should be in the midst of this horse fight sharing the highest last out speed number and putting in three dynamite workouts during a brief freshening. This lad relishes the Churchill oval and should be forwardly placed. A son of Tapit, he is 58% in the money from twenty-eight career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#1 Fearless //  #8 Owendale,  #6 By My Standards,  #7 Silver Dust, #5 Tom's d'Etat (we will include him as a hedge; he should go off as the favorite)

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Fearless  +  #8 Owendale  +  #6 By My Standards  +  #7 Silver Dust.




Last Superfecta Sunday (6/21) Results
Santa Anita Park R10.  American Stakes--G3.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing only two of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 4-8-5-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Cleopatras Strike, finished 6th.
Bankroll dips to $153.73

Superfecta Sunday on the New York Turf

A very Happy Father's day to sires everywhere.
Off we go for a fabulous Turf race in the city that never sleeps.

Belmont Park Race 8 {Poker~G3~1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A smashing field of nine will enter the green in this annual event. There is enough speed to create an honest pace. It is literally any horse's race as these fellas are equally matched. The speed figures are exceptionally close making it an excellent wagering race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be one of the best races on the day.

#4 Gucci Factor (Rosario / Clement) looks ready to win his third in a row with the second highest (tie) last out speed number. This guy loves the course and distance. A son of Gio Ponti, he should track the pace closely and charge into the stretch. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#9 Dr. Edgar (D. Davis / Tagg) could go off as the favorite sharing the second highest last out speed number and putting in three solid workouts. He could take charge on the front end as one of three willing to show speed. A son of Lookin at Lucky, he is 100% in the money at this distance from four starts.

#1 Clyde's Image (Castellano / T. Bush) should present a mighty challenge with the highest last out speed number at  a longer route and three dynamic workouts. He does have tactical speed to feel out the pace scenario and adapt accordingly. A son of Get Stormy, he does love this distance and shares the highest speed fig at it.

#8 Breaking the Rules (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) will contend with the third highest speed number at the distance and four superb peaking workouts. This lad enjoys the Belmont course and distance. A son of War Front, he should settle into a nice tracking position and launch into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Gucci Factor  +  #9 Dr. Edgar  +  #1 Clyde's Image  +  #8 Breaking the Rules.




Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R8.  Stephen Foster--G2.  Our first pick, Gift Box, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Seeking the Soul, won (1st) for place money of $6.20 and show money of $6.30.  Our third pick, Quip, finished 2nd for show money of $8.20.
We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel.
Our 10 CENT Superfecta was off too.
Bankroll gains a few bucks to settle at $26.30.

Saturday Evening Stakes Race

We take in a fantastic graded stakes race under the lights beneath the Twinspires for our Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {Stephen Foster~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A wide open field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual event. There is ample speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close with a number in this one continuing to improve. Only two millionaires make their appearance. This is a high quality field that should make for a thrilling race.

#6 Gift Box (Rosario / Sadler) ships in from California to meet with these winning foes. He holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two superb peaking workouts. This lad has acquitted himself at this distance and has an 81% in the money record from sixteen starts. A son of Twirling Candy he should be striding close to the pace and take first strike on the leaders.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Seeking the Soul (J. Velazquez / D. Stewart) will challenge with three strong last out speed numbers and three supreme workouts. This guy loves the Churchill track finishing 81% in the money from eleven tries. A millionaire son of Perfect Soul [IRE], he will track and close gallantly.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Quip (Geroux / Brisset) should contend with third highest (tie) last out speed number and four excellent peaking workouts. He loves the surface and this distance holding a 100% in the money record from two starts at nine panels. A son of Distorted Humor, he should battle bravely among the group of forwardly placed types.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Runaway Ghost (Leparoux / Fincher) appears ready to take a huge step forward with a decent last out speed number and four robust peaking workouts. This lad is undefeated at this distance from two starts and is 81% in the money from eleven career starts. A son of Ghostzapper, he could  take up the front running duties in a valiant attempt to wire the field.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel

#6 Gift Box  /  #4 Seeking the Soul,  #10 Quip,  #3 Runaway Ghost,  #12 Yoshida [JPN].

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.80)

#6 Gift Box  /  #4 Seeking the Soul  /  #10 Quip, #3 Runaway Ghost  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (6/9) results
Woodbine R9.  Hendrie--G3.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta play only securing one wagering interest of the four required. Superfecta went 6-5-1-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Devine Mischief, finished 8th (last).
Bankroll plummets to $3.40.  We will supplement with a Jackson for this weekends racing.

Superfecta Sunday in Minnesota, Ehh

Looking for some Turf in the mighty Midwest.

Canterbury Park Race 7 {Lady Canterbury Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A classy field of eight will step onto the green in this annual affair. It comes up light on speed which should set up for the quickening into the stretch. Speed numbers amongst these gals are very close. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Gianna's Dream (D. Velazquez / Maker) is coming off an extended layoff, but appears ready to tackle this group. Prior to the layoff she posts the third highest last out speed number and has put in four high quality workouts in preparation. This gal is 100% in the money at this distance. She should be the speed of the race. Our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$3 SHOW.

#10 Princess Erindelle (Canchari / Robertson) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts. She relishes the Turf, distance and Canterbury course. Look for her to be among the tracking herd.

#4 Insta Erma (Butler / Mott) will contend with a couple of strong last out speed numbers and three superb workouts. This gal appears to be in good form and will be tracking the pace.

#8 Seeking Treasure (Cotto / Mathews) should be in the mix with the highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and three stamina building workouts. She should track and close smoothly through the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Gianna's Dream  +  #10 Princess Erindelle  +  #4 Insta Erma  +  #8 Seeking Treasure.

Stakes Saturday Results

Churchill Downs R8.  Stephen Foster Handicap--G1.  Our first pick, Gun Runner, won (1st) for win money of $3.00 and show money of $3.05.  Our second pick, Breaking Lucky, finished 3rd, for show money of $3.00.  Our third pick, Stanford, finished 5th.

Superfecta went 3-4-2-6.

Bankroll sheds seven nickels to settle at $21.70.

Twilight Stakes Saturday

Evening racing in the shadow of the Twin Spires is on tap for this Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {Stephen Foster Handicap~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great group of eight will go to the gate in this annual contest. There is plenty of speed to keep a swift pace. Nearly all in here will be firing fresh off of modest layoffs. Speed figs are very close giving this race a tremendously competitive feel. Two millionaires make their appearance against a group who have made significant bank. It should be an exciting race under the lights.

#3 Gun Runner (Geroux / Asmussen) may have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, an eight race progression, and four stellar peaking workouts. A millionaire son of Candy Ride [ARG], he should be very close to the pace ready to spring forward in the stretch.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Breaking Lucky (Contreras / Baker) should challenge with a couple of excellent last out speed figs and two solid workouts. This guy has the tactical speed to stay the course and pounce. A son of Lookin At Lucky, he holds the highest speed number at the distance.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Stanford (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will contend with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superb peaking workouts. He is the other millionaire in the field. A son of Malibu Moon, he should be forwardly placed seeking edge away from the leaders.

$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#4 Honorable Duty (Castellano / Walsh) looks to improve over a couple of very good last out speed numbers. He holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance and has put in three solid peaking workouts. A son of Distorted Humor, he should track and close sweetly.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Gun Runner  /  #2 Breaking Lucky  /  #8 Stanford  /  #4 Honorable Duty, ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (6/11) Results

Arlington International Race Course R8.  Maiden Special Weight.

We captured only three of the four required to cash our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Superfecta went 1-8-5-7.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Summer Sweet, finished 3rd for show money of $3.60.

Bankroll sheds eight dimes to settle at $22.15.

 

Superfecta Sunday on the Jersey Shore

Off we go to the Jersey shore for a great graded stakes race.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {Pegasus~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A bold group of seven will go to the gate in this annual event. There are five Triple Crown nominees ready to go. Plenty of speed may make for a scintillating pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a excellent race. Our task is to weave together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#4 Unified (J. Ortiz / Jerkens) is the horse to beat. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four superlative peaking workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed waiting to cut out from the leaders. Not much value can be expected as he is likely to go off at even odds.

#7 Abiding Star (Acosta / Allard) should be able to get back at it after a disappointing performance in the Preakness. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and two stout workouts. He should be involved deeply in the pace scenario. A nice improvement should be expected. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Donegal Moon (Bravo / Pletcher) should contend especially with a hot pace. This guy holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sound workouts. He should travel comfortably close to the pace ready to strike.

#2 Extinct Charm (D. Davis / B. Brown) could surprise with a couple of very good last out speed figs, a three race progression, and one strong workout. This lad will benefit greatly from a sizzling pace. He does hold two victories from four tries at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Unified  /  #7 Abiding Star  /  #6 Donegal Moon  /  #2 Extinct Charm.

Stakes Saturday Results

Churchill Downs R8.  Stephen Foster--G1.  Our first pick, Eagle, finished 2nd for show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Effinex, finished 6th.

Superfecta went 2-7-4-5.

Bankroll sheds a couple bucks to settle at $150.56.

A Twilight Stakes Saturday

On this Stakes Saturday, we take in a superb graded stakes race down in Louisville, Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {Stephen Foster~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A modest field of seven will go to the gate in this annual affair. There is bountiful speed to insure a serious pace. Speed figs are all very close making for a highly competitive race. Three millionaires make their appearance to class up this talented field. It should be one of the most exciting races of the day.

#7 Eagle (B. Hernandez / Howard) could have the edge with a fine closing effort. He holds a couple of good last out speed numbers, the highest speed number at the distance, and four tremendous peaking workouts. This son of Candy Ride [ARG], has an impressive in the money record of 85% from fourteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Effinex (Stevens / Jerkens) should pose a mighty challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four powerful peaking workouts. This multi-millionaire son of Mineshaft, holds the second highest speed number at the distance. He should be pressing the pace.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Bradester (Bravo / Kenneally) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts. He will be showing sizzling speed leading this field. This son of Lion Heart shares the highest speed number at the distance.

#6 Are You Kidding Me (Leparoux / Attfield) will be in the mix with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one strong bullet workout. He has the tactical speed to stay the course. A son of Run Away and Hide, he ships in from Woodbine to join the battle.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Eagle  /  #3 Effinex  /  #2 Bradester  /  #6 Are You Kidding Me.

Last Superfecta Sunday (6/18) Results

Monmouth Park R10.  Select Stakes.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket capturing three of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 8-4-1-6.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Full Salute, won (1st) for show money of $1.50.

Bankroll slips to $152.56.