Surfing and Turfing on Superfecta Sunday

 A terrific Superfecta Sunday is on tap as we head virtually out to where the Turf meets the Surf.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club {5 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Optional Claiming}

A good field of nine will hit the grass in this wide open optional claiming Turf sprint. This race is exceptionally speed laden. Speed numbers are very close. It could be anyone's race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a very good race.

#8 Thanks Mr. Edison (J. Hernandez / Bonde) is in very good form with the second highest last out speed number and three high quality workouts. This guy also holds the highest speed number at the distance while posting an 100% in the money record from two tries. A son of More Than Ready, he should be forwardly placed near the leaders ready to run them down. He is our Bronze Horseshoe, selection.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Silardi (Fuentes / P. Miller) should challenge with the fourth highest speed number at the distance showing an 100% win record at same. This guy cuts back slightly in distance and has put in two solid workouts. He is another that should be forwardly placed jostling for position. A son of City Zip, this guy has won two of his five career starts.

#2 Nero (Rispoli / Sadler) should contend with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He has already won at this distance. This lad could benefit from his running style should the pace overheat. A son of Pioneer of the Nile, he is 62% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#9 Cruel Intention (Van Dyke / Baffert) should be in the mix as he makes his first start on the green. He comes in off an extended layoff with a super strong workout tab of four swift works. This gelding should be part of the speed contingent. A son of Smiling Tiger, is 66% in the money from six career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Thanks Mr. Edison  +  #5 Silardi  +  #2 Nero  +  #9 Cruel Intention.

Stakes Saturday Results

Saratoga R9.  Sword Distancer--G1.  Our first pick, Aquaphobia, finished 3rd for $6.00 in show money.  Our second pick, Pedro Cara [FR], finished 6th.  Our third pick, Corelli, finished 5th.  Our fourth pick, Sadler's Joy,  finished 4th.

We completely misfired on our $1 Exacta Saturday Wheel. Superfecta went 4-6-2-8.

Bankroll gets sliced to $82.39.

  

Draw your Swords for Stakes Saturday

 We take in a lively classic Turf race up at the "Spa" for our Stakes Saturday handicapping venture.

Saratoga {Sword Dancer~G1~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A modest field of eight very talented Turf horses will battle in this grade one. There are a few forwardly placed types to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a competitive one. A couple of millionaire horses make their appearance plotting to bulk up their purse earnings. Premiere Turf trainer, Michael Maker has three entrants. It should be a heck of a race at this marathon distance.

#2 Aquaphobia (I. Ortiz / Maker) is in excellent form with the highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. Among this group, this fella shares top honor for most victories at nine. This guy comes in fresh ready to run in his tracking style. A son of Giant's Causeway, he is 58% in the money from thirty-six starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Pedro Cara [FR] (Velazquez / Motion) will challenge coming off an extended layoff after racing in Qatar. He has hit the board in his last three races and has compiled a stamina producing workout tab (four works) during his time off. This French bred turfer is 83% in the money at this distance covering six starts. A son of Pedro the Great, he should take up a tracking position ready to slice through.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Corelli (Rosario / Thomas) will be making his third North American start after racing over in Great Britain. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. Our friends across the pond love the progeny of Point of Entry, as they tend to be "stayers". This guy has raced at much longer distances than any of his foes in this race. Expect him to take up a tracking position and gun it in the stretch.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Sadler's Joy (Castellano / Albertrani) might go off as the favorite with the second highest speed number at the distance and the second highest (tie) last out speed number. He has produced two sound workouts in the last thirty days. This guy has hit the board in his last three. A son of the great Kitten's Joy, he will need some pace to run in to with his commanding kick.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#2 Aquaphobia  //  #7 Pedro Cara [FR],  #5 Corelli,  #8 Sadler's Joy.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.00)

#2 Aquaphobia  /  #7 Pedro Cara [FR]  /  #5 Corelli,  #8 Sadler's Joy  /  ALL.

Furlong Friday Results

Monmouth Park R3.  Beaten Claiming.  Our first pick, Rogue Patriot, won (1st) for win money of $7.70 and show money of $2.60.  Our second pick, Earned Success, finished 2nd for show money of $1.10.

We hit the Superfecta with our box effort earning a modest $9.81. Superfecta went 7-5-4-1.

Bankroll gets a nice lift to $91.39.

A Saratoga Start to a Horse Racing Weekend

Thursday begins our horse racing weekend. Today we take a gander at a nice sprint race at the Spa.

Saratoga Race 6 {Union Avenue Stakes~6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~NY~Stakes}
A good crew of six will go to the dirt. There is ample speed to keep this race tight.  All of these gals are closely matched in terms of speed numbers.  It should be a great race.

#2 Risky Rachel (Castellano / Coronel) looks to sit right off the pace with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one bullet workout. She also holds the highest speed number at the distance in which she notched a win.
$1 SHOW.

#4 Vicki's Dancer (J. Velazquez / Rodriguez) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and three superb peaking workouts. If a strong pace develops, watch her track and close brilliantly She should track the pace closely and fly into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#3 Sunny Desert (I. Ortiz / Levine) should contend with a couple of sound last out speed numbers and four supreme workouts. She is undefeated at Saratoga and at this distance. This gal should track the pace closely swooping into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Champagne Ruby (C. Velasquez / L. Rice) could be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and a two race progression.  She has the tactical speed to feel the race out and position well. She posts the third highest (tie) speed number at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Risky Rachel  /  #4 Vicki's Dancer  /  #3 Sunny Desert  /  #6 Champagne Ruby.



Last Superfecta Sunday (8/17) Results
Saratoga R10.  Sword Dancer--G1.  We were one off on our 10 CENT Superfecta box attempt.  Superfecta went 4-5-7-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Main Sequence, won (1st) for show money of $2.50.
Bankroll slips to  $25.64.

Superfecta Sunday Turf at Saratoga

What an exciting day of racing at Arlington International yesterday.  On this Sunday we take in the beauty and splendor of the "Spa" for a wonderful Turf race.

Saratoga Race 10 {Sword Dancer~G1~1 1/2 mile~inner TURF~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
A hearty field of seven will take to the green in this annual contest.  There is sufficient speed to keep the pace humming.  Every last one of these guys are coming off a brief freshening which should produce a high caliber race.  All have gone this distance and their speed numbers insure a very competitive race.  Our task is to knit a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#4 Main Sequence (Maragh / Motion) could triumph with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts.  He holds an enviable in the money record of 73% from fifteen starts.  This lad is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Twilight Eclipse (Lezcano / Albertrani) should challenge sharing the highest last out speed number, holding a three race progression, and putting in three robust workouts. He also holds the highest speed number at the distance.  This guy has the tactical speed to fit into whatever pace develops.

#2 Perfect Timber (Castellano / Attfield) may be sitting on a great performance with a couple of good to decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and four super fine workouts.  He has managed this distance well and will be closing swiftly.

#6 War Dancer (A. Garcia / McPeek) has superb running capability and should contend.  He has a couple of very good last out speed numbers, holds the third highest speed number at the distance, and has put in three stout workouts for the cause. Expect him to sit right off the pace ready to strike in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Main Sequence  +  #7 Twilight Eclipse  +  #2 Perfect Timber  +  #6 War Dancer.



Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington International R8.  Secretariat--G1.  Our first pick, Adelaide [IRE], won (1st) for win money of $4.20 and show money of $3.30.  Our second pick, Tourist, placed 2nd for show money of $2.60.  Our third pick, Can'thelpbelieving, was scratched.
Our superfecta play was scuttled due to the scratch. Superfecta went 6-9-5-1.

Arlington International R10.  ARLINGTON MILLION--G1.  Our first pick, Magician [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $4.50.  Our second pick, Real Solution, finished 7th (last). Our third pick, Smoking Sun, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 1-3-7-5.

Bankroll was supplemented by two Hamiltons for the days racing.  It gets a dramatic shave to $27.54.