Showing posts with label Summer Oaks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer Oaks. Show all posts

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Superfecta Sunday in Erie

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a premiere synthetic mile in hard knocking Erie, Pennsylvania.

Presque Isle Downs {Winward Stakes~1 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of eleven gals will take to the Tapeta surface in this featured stakes race.  There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to maintain a swift pace.  Most in here have done very well over the Presque Isle synthetic surface.  With a large field of equally talented horses, it should be a challenge to wrap together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#7 Awesome Flower (Allen / Maker) should be the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two dynamite workouts.  She has grabbed a win on the surface earning the highest speed number over it.  This gal has the tactical speed to stay with the leaders and swoop into the stretch for the victory.

#5 Absolute Crackers [IRE] (McCarthy / Motion) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression.  She to has earned a win over this surface scoring the second highest speed number at such.  This gal will be tracking the pace closely ready to strike.

#11 Monster Sleeping (J. Garcia / Capuano) could be sneaky good with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one monster workout.  She has already scored two victories at the distance and is 100% in the money over the tapeta in six starts.  This lass is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Primed for Passion (Pino / Sheppard) should contend valiantly with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar workouts.  She too is 100% in the money at Presque Isle from six starts.  A stunning pace will induce her glorious closing kick.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Awesome Flower  +  #5 Absolute Crackers [IRE]  +  #11 Monster Sleeping  +  #10 Primed for Passion.



Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita R8.  Summer Oaks--G2.  Our first pick, Front Range, finished 3rd for show money of $5.20.  Our second pick, Arethusa, finished 8th (last).  Our third pick, Fleet of Gold, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 1-2-6-4.
Bankroll slips to $19.74.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Stakes Saturday at Santa Anita

On this first day of Summer we take a look at a superb race in the golden land of California.

Santa Anita Race 8 {Summer Oaks~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~fillies~Stakes}
A highly competitive group of eight fillies will make their start in this summer feature.  There is enough speed to keep a sound pace.  These gals are so tightly matched that any one of them could pull off the victory.  This race could be a horseplayers delight.

#6 Front Range (Talamo / Baffert) might have a tiny edge by virtue of posting the only win at this distance among this exceptional group.  She holds fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in four hearty peaking workouts during a brief respite.  This daughter of Giant's Causeway should be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Arethusa (Smith / Harty) should challenge sharing the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and putting in two robust workouts during thirty days rest.  She should be charging hard with a decent pace.  As a daughter of A.P. Indy, she should have no worries with the distance.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Fleet of Gold (A. Solis / Hollendorfer) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers, coming off a much longer route and putting in four significant peaking workouts.  This daughter of Medaglia d'Oro should track the pace closely and impact the stretch run.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#5 La Mejor Fiesta (Desormeaux / Ward) could surprise with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and one rigorous workout.  She is coming out of the Black Eyed Susan at Pimlico where the competition was just as keen.  This daughter of Harlan's Holiday could be ready to score.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Front Range, #3 Arethusa  /  #6, #3  / #7 Fleet of Gold, #5 La Mejor Fiesta  /  #7, #5.



Friday's Resutls
Santa Anita R8.  Maiden Special Weight.  Our first pick, Chattering Gambler, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.  Our second pick, Smart Journey, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 3-2-5-6.
Bankroll rises slightly to $23.84.