Horse Racing Weekend begins at Del Mar

Our horse racing weekend is here and we go to where "the surf meets the turf", Del Mar to take in a high level Allowance sprint.

Del Mar Race 7 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A talented group of seven will line up in this allowance feature. Class drop for all in this event.  Fiery speed should settle amongst the group with a number in here that desire the front running role or like to press the pace.  It should be a very good race.

#4 Reneesgotzip (Gomez / Miller) should be ready coming off an extended layoff with the highest speed number at the distance and putting in four sensational peaking workouts.  She should be forwardly placed ready to strike going into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Curvy Cat (Leparoux / Hollendorfer) will challenge coming off a brief freshening with a decent last out speed number and four robust workouts.  She is 100% in the money in eight starts at this distance.  With all the speed in here, her tracking and closing capability is a great advantage.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Gypsy Robin (Smith / Puype) will be gunning for the win coming off an extended layoff.  Prior to the layoff she scored the highest last out speed number, was working a three race progression, and has put in four superb workouts.  This gal should be forwardly placed looking for an opening.

#5 Shumoos (Nakatani / Cecil) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a three horse progression, and three great peaking workouts.  This gal loves the distance having hit the board in all four of her starts at same.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Reneesgotzip / #3 Curvy Cat / #6 Gypsy Robin / #5 Shumoos.



Last Superfecta Sunday's (7/14)
Betfair Hollywood Park R5.  Sunset Handicap--G3.  Our effort utilizing the "Lambrakis Method" for our 10 CENT Superfecta yielded a small gain, $2.27.  Superfecta went 2-1-4-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Why Not Be Perfect, finished 5th.
Bankroll sheds a couple of bucks to settle at 14.67.

Turf and Surf is Calling

The horse racing weekend begins.  Delightful Del Mar calls us to have some fun where the Turf meets the surf.  Today we look at some California gals ready to take to the Turf at the legendary race track.

Del Mar Race 6 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~CA Bred~Optional Claiming}
A very nice field of ten will make their start.  It is evenly balanced with all running styles represented.  The race could shape up as a dandy going into the stretch.

#1 Reddy Go Jaylo (Talamo / Puype) looks amped to get the job done with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and four robust, peaking workouts.  She should be able to track the pace and get first jump on the leaders.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Butterfly Beach (Gomez / Puype) will challenge from a pressing position with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts.  She will be ready to fly.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Laura Beasley (Blanc / Chew) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression off the layoff, and three solid, peaking workouts.  She should be able to close swiftly.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Meltarib (Quinonez / V. Garcia) will also be in the hunt with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong, peaking workouts.  She will find a good tracking position and then turn it on in the straight.

Ten Cent Superfecta

#1 Reddy Go Jaylo, #10 Butterfly Beach / #1, #10 / #7 Laura Beasley, #6 Meltarib / #7, #6.



Last Sunday's Results
Hollywood Park R8. Sunset Handicap.  Our first pick, Falcon Rock [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Ashtar [CHI], finished 7th (last).  Superfecta went 1-5-6-8.
Bankroll drops to a low of $2.80.  We will supplement with $10.00 for this horse racing weekend.

Classic Turf at Hollywood Park

Today is the closing day of the Hollywood Park meet.  We look at the marathon Turf battle at this legendary race track to close out our horse racing weekend.

Hollywood Park Race 8 {Sunset Handicap~G3~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
It appears that this will be the most equally matched race of the Hollywood Park meet.  A couple of speedsters are ready to take the field out on a classic journey over the Turf.  Either could hold on to get the win.  Without equivocation, any one of this field of eight could win this race.  We have to go with those that have been tested at this distance.

#5 Falcon Rock [IRE] (Gomez / Callaghan) appears ready to pop a good one before a much needed rest.  He has been consistant this year, but hasn't had that one great race.  Could this be the one?  He has had a couple of decent last out speed numbers and is showing two peaking workouts.  The only runner in the group that is 100% in the money at this distance over six races.  He will be tracking the leaders.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Ashtar [CHI] (Pedroza / Gardenas)  looks promising with a very robust, peaking tab of five outstanding workouts.  He is coming off a five-month layoff after winning a group 1 race at this distance in his native Chile.  He is proven at this distance.  Have to take a flyer on him.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Impontente Purse [BRZ] (Sutherland / Avila) looks ready to tackle this group with a decent last out speed number and two strong workouts.  He is 50% in the money at the distance over six races.  Could surprise.

#2 Restless Soul [GB] (Talamo / Drysdale) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts.  He will share speed duties and could hold on for a piece of the purse pie.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Falcon Rock [IRE] / #9 Ashtar [CHI] / #1 Imponente Purse [BRZ] / #2 Restless Soul [GB].



Saturday's Stakes Results
Colonial Downs R7.  Virginia Oaks.  Our first pick, Dynamic Holiday, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Excited, won (1st) for show money of $3.40.  Superfecta went 8-2-5-7.
Colonial Downs R8.  Virginia Derby.  Our first pick, Crimson China, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Street Game, finished 5th.  Superfecta went 2-7-5-3.
Our bankroll get bludgeoned to $4.10.