Stakes Saturday brings us the sensational Summer Derby at the "Spa".
Saratoga Race 12 {Travers~G1~1 1/4 mile~Stakes}
A nifty field of nine will compete in this annual summer soiree. There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to make this a rip roaring contest. All but two were nominated to the Triple Crown this year. The race features some of the absolute best three year-olds in the country. It will be another great Travers.
#2 Orb (Rosario / McGaughey) will seek redemption after a nice approximate 60-day layoff. His usual rider, Joel Rosario, broke his foot yesterday and is doubtful. As of this writing no replacement has been named. Nonethelss, the big lad is fully wired to perform admirably with two o.k. last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and four superior peaking workouts in preparation for the race. He should be closing fast on this group that could be clumped near the front.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#8 Palace Malice (Smith / Pletcher) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two solid workouts. This guy could sit right off the speed and make a strong run through the stretch. He comes into this one two for two over the Saratoga track.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#7 War Dancer (A. Garcia / McPeek) could surprise coming off a win at this distance over the Turf. He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a six race progression, and four stout workouts. He has the tactical speed to allow the pace to develop and then seek advantage.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#3 Verrazano (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should be the overall favorite after an explosive performance in the Haskell at Monmouth Park last out. He holds the highest speed number, earned in that race, a three race progression, and two diligent workouts. This guy will be the one to beat. He should be forwardly placed ready to strike.
#6 Moreno (J. Ortiz / Guillot) is the speed of this race. Should he control the pace it could work out favorable for him. He comes into this race with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb peaking workouts.
10 CENT Superfecta
#2 Orb / #8 Palace Malice / #7 War Dancer / #3 Verrazano, #6 Moreno.
Friday's Results
Saratoga R9. Ballerina Stakes--G1. Our first pick, Book Review, finished 2nd for show money of $1.20. Our second pick, Dance to Bristol, won (1st) for show money of $1.25, Our third pick, Judy the Beauty, was scratched.
Superfecta went 1-5-2-4. We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the scratch.
Bankroll drops a few dimes to settle at $32.19.
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Saturday, August 24, 2013
Saturday, August 25, 2012
The Summer Derby at Saratoga
This is it. The Summer Derby arrives at splendid Saratoga. A great Stakes Saturday will unfold.
Saratoga Race 12 {Travers~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A great field of eleven will go to the start in the "Summer Derby". While many of the top horses in the three year old division have retired due to injury, there are still are strong and vibrant bunch coming up through the ranks. This Travers comes up short on speed, but long on talent making it a challenge for all handicappers. There could be a wild rush of horses turning for home seeking to hit that wire first.
#10 Nonios (J. Velazquez / Hollendorfer) can be expected to be forwardly placed ready to take advantage of a mild, controlled pace. He holds the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three athletic, peaking workouts. He could pull off a winning performance.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#5 Street Life (Lezcano / C. Brown) will be coming from off the pace with a closing rush. Despite a tepid pace, he could find himself closer to the fowardly placed group. He holds the second highest last out speed number, is working a two race progression, and has put in three robust peaking workouts. This guy has gone a longer distance, in the Belmont Stakes, placing fourth. Expect him to perform admirably.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#9 Liaison (Bejarano / Baffert) is a well traveled colt that could surprise with a personal best three digit speed figure two starts back. He has put in two swift workouts and appears to be ready to race strongly.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Neck n' Neck (Goncalves / Wilkes) should be in the mix with a couple of strong last out speed numbers and three superb speedy workouts. He holds a triple digit speed number over a dirt surface and seems to enjoy the Saratoga track. Expect him to be forwardly placed ready to enter the stretch fray.
#4 Steelcase (Bridgmohan / Casse) is another that could surprise with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sturdy, peaking workouts. He could make a nice run from mid-pack.
#6 Alpha (Dominguez / McLaughlin) can be expected show his other dimension as a forwardly placed type. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two efficient workouts. He has to be considered.
10 CENT Superfecta
#10 Nonios / #5 Street Life / #9 Liaison / #8 Neck n' Neck, #4 Steelcase, #6 Alpha .
Friday's Results
Arlington Park R8. Claiming. Our first pick, Our Noble Heart, finished 7th. Our second pick, Kid Chic, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 7-1-4-8.
Bankroll droops to $25.35.
Saratoga Race 12 {Travers~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A great field of eleven will go to the start in the "Summer Derby". While many of the top horses in the three year old division have retired due to injury, there are still are strong and vibrant bunch coming up through the ranks. This Travers comes up short on speed, but long on talent making it a challenge for all handicappers. There could be a wild rush of horses turning for home seeking to hit that wire first.
#10 Nonios (J. Velazquez / Hollendorfer) can be expected to be forwardly placed ready to take advantage of a mild, controlled pace. He holds the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three athletic, peaking workouts. He could pull off a winning performance.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#5 Street Life (Lezcano / C. Brown) will be coming from off the pace with a closing rush. Despite a tepid pace, he could find himself closer to the fowardly placed group. He holds the second highest last out speed number, is working a two race progression, and has put in three robust peaking workouts. This guy has gone a longer distance, in the Belmont Stakes, placing fourth. Expect him to perform admirably.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#9 Liaison (Bejarano / Baffert) is a well traveled colt that could surprise with a personal best three digit speed figure two starts back. He has put in two swift workouts and appears to be ready to race strongly.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Neck n' Neck (Goncalves / Wilkes) should be in the mix with a couple of strong last out speed numbers and three superb speedy workouts. He holds a triple digit speed number over a dirt surface and seems to enjoy the Saratoga track. Expect him to be forwardly placed ready to enter the stretch fray.
#4 Steelcase (Bridgmohan / Casse) is another that could surprise with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sturdy, peaking workouts. He could make a nice run from mid-pack.
#6 Alpha (Dominguez / McLaughlin) can be expected show his other dimension as a forwardly placed type. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two efficient workouts. He has to be considered.
10 CENT Superfecta
#10 Nonios / #5 Street Life / #9 Liaison / #8 Neck n' Neck, #4 Steelcase, #6 Alpha .
Friday's Results
Arlington Park R8. Claiming. Our first pick, Our Noble Heart, finished 7th. Our second pick, Kid Chic, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 7-1-4-8.
Bankroll droops to $25.35.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Summer Derby 2011
Saturday at Saratoga we look at the Travers which often called the "Summer Derby". What a great race this will be. A full field of exceptionally talented horses will make the race one to watch, fer sure.
Saratoga Race 12 {Travers~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year olds~Stakes}
A sensational field of ten will take to the gate for the start. A beautifully balanced field of all running styles will bring us heart pounding excitement.
#9 Coil (M. Garcia / Baffert) has a slight edge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three tremendous, peaking workouts. He is 100% in the money over his six race career. He should hit stride late and close well into the pace.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#7 Stay Thirsty (Castellano / Pletcher) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two robust workouts. He should track the pace and engage in fierce battle in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.
#1 Bowmans Causeway (Dominguez / C. Brown) will be in contention as one that loves this longer distance. He has put in two legit last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and four superb workouts. He may track the pace looking for an opening to make a fabulous run.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#10 Shackleford (Castanon / Romans) looks strong and should be the speed in this race. He shares the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic, peaking workouts. He will be a strong contender, but has competed harder at it, longer than most in this field and that could take its toll. He cannot be discounted.
#6 Raison D'etat (Castro / Mott) will surprise with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and put in three superior workouts. He has sucessively moved on from one graded stakes race to another in his last three races, doing well. He could be sitting on a powerful effort.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Coil / #9 Stay Thirsty / #1 Bowmans Causeway / #10 Shackleford, #6 Raison D'etat.
Friday's Results
Saratoga R9. Bernard Baruch. Our first pick, Blues Street, finished 11th (last). Our second pick, Get Stormy, finished 2nd for place money of $2.05 and show money of $1.40. Our third pick, Beaux Choix, finished 10th.
Superfecta went 2-11-5-6.
Bankroll dips to $17.35.
Saratoga Race 12 {Travers~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year olds~Stakes}
A sensational field of ten will take to the gate for the start. A beautifully balanced field of all running styles will bring us heart pounding excitement.
#9 Coil (M. Garcia / Baffert) has a slight edge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three tremendous, peaking workouts. He is 100% in the money over his six race career. He should hit stride late and close well into the pace.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#7 Stay Thirsty (Castellano / Pletcher) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two robust workouts. He should track the pace and engage in fierce battle in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.
#1 Bowmans Causeway (Dominguez / C. Brown) will be in contention as one that loves this longer distance. He has put in two legit last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and four superb workouts. He may track the pace looking for an opening to make a fabulous run.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#10 Shackleford (Castanon / Romans) looks strong and should be the speed in this race. He shares the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic, peaking workouts. He will be a strong contender, but has competed harder at it, longer than most in this field and that could take its toll. He cannot be discounted.
#6 Raison D'etat (Castro / Mott) will surprise with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and put in three superior workouts. He has sucessively moved on from one graded stakes race to another in his last three races, doing well. He could be sitting on a powerful effort.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Coil / #9 Stay Thirsty / #1 Bowmans Causeway / #10 Shackleford, #6 Raison D'etat.
Friday's Results
Saratoga R9. Bernard Baruch. Our first pick, Blues Street, finished 11th (last). Our second pick, Get Stormy, finished 2nd for place money of $2.05 and show money of $1.40. Our third pick, Beaux Choix, finished 10th.
Superfecta went 2-11-5-6.
Bankroll dips to $17.35.
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