Happy Super Bowl Sunday

 On this Superbowl Sunday, we look at a fine Stakes race at that "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {Sweet Life Stakes~downhill TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A field of nine will saunter up to the start of the unique downhill course.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to get this one rolling down the hill. Speed numbers are very close making it super competitive. None of the entrants have raced on the downhill course. Two have raced at this distance. Two will be stretching out and the rest will be cutting back in distance. All are well prepped for the race. It should be a fantastic race.

#3 Schilflied (Berrios / Gallagher) should track the pace closely and glide into the stretch. She comes in with the second highest last out speed number and two sound peaking workouts. This gal has won at this distance but will try the hillside course for the first time. She is one of seven cutting back in distance from her list. A daughter of Mendelssohn, she is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  #5 SHOW.

#5 Casalu (Prat / Baffert) challenges with the highest last out speed number and two efficient works. She has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. Another that will cut back in distance. A daughter of Caracaro, she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#7 As Catch Can (Rispoli / Thomas) will be tracking the pace and sprint into the stretch. She comes in with the third highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. Like many in this race, she loves the Turf. A daughter of Mo Town, she is 66% in the money from six starts.

#9 Acquitted (JJ. Hernandez / Mandella) exits a grade three contest with four powerful peaking workouts. She should track the pace closely. A cut back from a mile race in her last helps her cause. A daughter of Into Mischief, she has a win rate of 25% from four starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 How About Pavel (Pereira / O'Neill) should show speed and battle on the front-end. She cuts back in distance with three hearty peaking workouts. This gal loves the Turf. A daughter of Pavel, she is 42% in the money from seven starts.

#4 Tequilaandtherapy (Maldonado / O'Neill) will track the pace closely and stride out into the stretch. She is another that is cutting back from the mile distance with two robust workouts. A daughter of Mrazek, she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#10 Ce La Vi Charli (Dettori / Papaprodromou) is the lone tracker/closer in the race. She should pick up the pieces with any pace melt-down. Another that will cut back from a mile with four supreme workouts. A daughter of Classic Empire, she also has a win rate of 25% from four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Schilflied  +  #5 Practical Dream  +  #7 As Catch Can  +  #9 Acquitted.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.00)

#3 Schilflied  /  #5 Practical Dream,  #7 As Catch Can  /  #5,  #7,  #9 Acquitted,  #2 How About Pavel,  #4 Tequilaandtherapy,  #10 Ce La Vi Charli  /  ALL.

May the vast majority of your Superbowl tickets cash and that you do will with your Superfecta Sunday plays!!!

Happy Super Bowl Superfecta Sunday

 We go to the other coast of Florida for some Superfecta Sunday racing.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Ladies' Turf Sprint~5 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A strongly competitive field of eight will go to the gate in this Turf sprint.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

This reduced field of eight has a great amount of speed to produce a sizzling pace. Speed figs are very close. Two come in from Woodbine to battle with these South Florida ladies. It should be a fabulous race.

#4 Baby Steps (Egan / Delgado) has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace and mount her attack in the stretch. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a route and one sound workout. This gal lives for the surface, distance, and course. A daughter of Jimmy Creed, she is 59% in the money from twenty-two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Stone Silent (Alvarado / Lynch) is the deserved favorite and will pose a mighty challenge with the highest last out speed number and three high quality works over the Turf. She will fight for position on the front-end. A daughter of Adios Charlie, she is 66% in the money from nine starts.

#7 Choose Joy (M. Vasquez / Dwoskin) will contend with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four superb workouts. She will track the pace and strike in the stretch. This gal also holds the highest speed number at this distance. A daughter of Munnings, she is 72% in the money from twenty-two starts.

#3 Fulminate (P. Lopez / Cazares) is another that should be part of the pace scenario. She shares the third highest last out speed number and one speedy workout. This gal values the surface, distance, and course. A daughter of Get Stormy, she is 47% in the money from twenty-one starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Shasta Star (I. Ortiz / Klesaris) looks to improve from her last. She excels at this distance with a 75% itm record. A daughter of Ready's Image, she is 73% in the money from forty-two starts.

#5 The Arcadian Way (Bravo / J. Carroll) comes in from Woodbine with the fourth highest last out speed number and three power peaking workouts. A daughter of Poseidon's Warrior, she is 37% in the money from eight starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Baby Steps  +  #1 Stone Silent  +  #7 Choose Joy  +  #3 Fulminate.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#4 Baby Steps  /  #1 Stone Silent,  #7 Choose Joy  /  #1,  #7,  #3 Fulminate,  #9 Shasta Star,  #5 The Arcadian Way  /  ALL.

Best of Luck on all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Have a fantastic Super Bowl Sunday. May all your tickets cash!!!

  

A Superbowl Superfecta Sunday

 Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

Today we look at a challenging Turf Sprint in Southern California for our Superfecta Sunday play.

Santa Anita Park Race 5 {6 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Special Weight}

A field of ten will hit the green in this mid-card event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Half of the field are first time starters making handicapping the race tough. Only three have attempted this sprint distance. Of those that have raced, speed numbers are close. The pace should be swift. It should be a fine race.

#8 Foolish (Prat / Yakteen) will be making her second start after finishing in the money in her first. She comes in with two solid peaking workouts. This gal should track and strike going into a speedy pace. A daughter of Practical Joke, she is 100% in the money.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Teena Ella (JJ Hernandez / Mandella) will be making her third career start. She should track the pace closely. Four superb workouts adds to her luster. This will be her first effort over the Turf. A daughter of War Front, she is 50% in the money from two career starts.

#3 Irish Patsy (Kimura / McCarthy) will be making her second career start. She has put in two strong peaking workouts in preparation. Another tracker seeking to make up ground in the stretch. A daughter of Street Boss, she holds the third highest last out speed number of this group.

#5 Irish Rose (Aguilar / Drysdale) is a first-time starter the most powerful workout tab, putting forth four intense peaking workouts. Connections have solid metrics which show this gal is well intentioned. A daughter of Irish Surf, she is ready to go.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Wudi (J. Velazquez / Baffert) will be making her second career start with a sound workout tab of three half miles. Daughter of Uncle Mo, holds the second highest speed number of the field, albeit over the dirt. Pedigree suggests a good first Turf effort.

#9 Crimson Sonata (Pereira / Pederson) is a first-time starter who should enjoy the Turf surface. Connectons show best metrics. A daughter of Mendelssohn, she was purchased for 120k.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Foolish  +  #4 Teena Ella  +  #3 Irish Patsy  +  #5 Irish Rose.

10 CENT Superfecta Box Straight ($5.60)

#8 Foolish  /  #4 Teena Ella,  #3 Irish Patsy  /  #4,  #3,  #5 Irish Rose,  #1 Wudi,  #9 Crimson Sonata  /  ALL.

Good Luck on all your Super Bowl wagers.  Best of luck on all your horse racing tickets!!!

Superfecta Sunday on Super Bowl Sunday

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!!!

While football fans stream into the Sports books across the country, particularly Vegas, there is still some great horse racing on the sports docket. On this Superfecta Sunday, we take a look at a very competitive Turf sprint in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {5 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Claiming}

A fine group of twelve ladies will hit the grass in this last on the card race. There is plenty of speed to make this one a fast one. Speed numbers are very close. All of these gals have strong sprint experience making this one a great wagering race. Our task is to lace together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a great race to watch leading up to the big game.

#10 Buddy's Memory (P. Lopez / Falcone) looks to make hay in her second career start. She holds the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. She comes in fresh off a brief layoff. This daughter of Lemon Drop Kid, looks to be close to the pace ready to strike. She is our Bronze Horseshoe, selection.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Shanghai Bonnie (Gaffalione / Schettino) should challenge from a forwardly placed position. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This daughter of Shanghai Bobby, is 50% in the money from fourteen career starts.

#7 Avocado Toast (Lebron / Dibona) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and one hearty workout. This lady also holds the highest speed number at the distance. A daughter of Big Drama, loves the surface and the distance.

#4 Fiber Optics (Leparoux / Wilkes) comes in off a normal layoff with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and five superb workouts. She has a victory at this distance and over the Gulfstream course. A daughter of Morning Line, she will take advantage of any frothy pace that develops.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Buddy's Memory  +  #2 Shanghai Bonnie  +  #7 Avocado Toast  +  #4 Fiber Optic.




Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R8.  Withers--G3.  Our first pick, Shotski, finished 2nd for place money of $3.50 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Portos, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60.  Our third pick, Monday Morning Qb, finished 4th.
We failed on our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel.
Superfecta went 3-5-8-2.
Bankroll plummets to $85.36.