Thank goodness for another Turf Friday. Today we take in a highly competitive graded stakes race in horse country, Kentucky.
Keeneland Race 9 {Valley View~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}
A grand field of fourteen will take to the Turf in this feature race. There is enough speed scattered throughout this large field to ensure the pace will be quick. The speed numbers are relatively comparable. It should be a marvelous race to wager and watch.
#12 Daring Dancer (Rocco / Motion) could wrestle the victory from this talented field with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two superb peaking workouts. She holds the highest speed number over the Keeneland course. This gal will be tracking the leaders and launch into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Fashion Fund [GB] (Rosario / McGaughey) will challenge with the third highest (4-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three solid workouts. She holds a victory over the Keeneland course and will be closing swiftly.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#2 V V Goodnight (Hill / Proctor) should contend sharing the third highest last out speed number, coming off a longer route. She is working a three race progression, and has put in three stellar peaking workouts. This gal is another closer that will explode into the stretch.
#14 A Little Bit Sassy (Saez / Matz) should be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and three robust peaking workouts. She should be part of the forwardly placed group of runners seeking to get first jump on the crew.
10 CENT Superfecta
#12 Daring Dancer / #5 Fashion Fund [GB] / #2 V V Goodnight / #14 A Little Bit Sassy.
Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8. Sycamore--G3. Our first pick, Unitarian, finished 5th. Our second pick, Villandry, finished 3rd for show money of $1.70.
Superfecta went 3-4-5-2.
Bankroll slips to $12.59.
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Friday, October 17, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
A Horse Racing Weekend Begins
Our horse racing weekend begins at the mighty Keeneland.
Keeneland Race 8 {Sycamore~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
A good group of nine will go to the green in this feature race. It comes up a little light on speed. Expect a rapid quickening heading into the stretch run. The speed numbers are very close making this race a highly competitive one.
#9 Unitarian (Castellano / Pletcher) should be the favorite and the one to beat. He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four strong peaking workouts. This guy should be flying late into the stretch battle.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Villandry (Bridgmohan / Lopresti) should challenge with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two stout workouts. He is coming off a fourth place finish in a grade one event up at Woodbine. This lad is one that should track and close diligently.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#4 Red Rifle (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should contend with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a five race progression, and two hearty workouts. He should be forwardly placed with a chance to wire this field.
#3 Holiday Star (Naprvnik / Motion) should also contend sharing the second highest last out speed number, holding a five race progression, and gearing up with one triumphant workout. He is another that will be part of the quickening crew with a tracking/closing running style.
10 CENT Superfecta
#9 Unitarian / #5 Vilandry / #4 Red Rifle / #3 Holiday Star.
Last Superfecta Sunday Results
Belmont Park R9. Athenia--G3. We missed by one wagering interest on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play. Superfecta went 2-4-1-11.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Annecdote [GB], finished 5th.
Bankroll plummets to $13.99.
Keeneland Race 8 {Sycamore~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
A good group of nine will go to the green in this feature race. It comes up a little light on speed. Expect a rapid quickening heading into the stretch run. The speed numbers are very close making this race a highly competitive one.
#9 Unitarian (Castellano / Pletcher) should be the favorite and the one to beat. He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four strong peaking workouts. This guy should be flying late into the stretch battle.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Villandry (Bridgmohan / Lopresti) should challenge with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two stout workouts. He is coming off a fourth place finish in a grade one event up at Woodbine. This lad is one that should track and close diligently.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#4 Red Rifle (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should contend with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a five race progression, and two hearty workouts. He should be forwardly placed with a chance to wire this field.
#3 Holiday Star (Naprvnik / Motion) should also contend sharing the second highest last out speed number, holding a five race progression, and gearing up with one triumphant workout. He is another that will be part of the quickening crew with a tracking/closing running style.
10 CENT Superfecta
#9 Unitarian / #5 Vilandry / #4 Red Rifle / #3 Holiday Star.
Last Superfecta Sunday Results
Belmont Park R9. Athenia--G3. We missed by one wagering interest on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play. Superfecta went 2-4-1-11.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Annecdote [GB], finished 5th.
Bankroll plummets to $13.99.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Hawthorne Furlong Friday, Episode Three
Furlong Friday is here. Again we venture to stately Hawthorne Race Course to study a competitive race on the dirt.
Hawthorne Race Course Race 3 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A modest field of eight will go to the gate in this six furlong dash. There is a ton of speed entered which may set up nicely for the one that tracks the pace closely and launches into Hawthorne's long stretch. It should be a good race.
#8 Shrewd Operator (EE Perez / Block) might go off as the favorite and should pull off the victory with the right kind of trip. He holds the highest speed at the distance (triple digit), the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three sensational, peaking workouts. No doubt the horse to beat with a forwardly placed running style.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#2 Feels Like Flying (Sukie / Vega) should pose a nice challenge with the highest last out speed number at a route and a three race progression. This guy has a decent 60% in the money record at the distance and holds the fourth highest speed number over the Hawthorne track.
$1 SHOW.
#4 Toro Grande (Cosme / C. Dorris) should be in the mix sharing the second highest last out speed number, working a three race progression, and putting in two robust workouts. This guy could sit and wait for the pace to develop and engage the field in the stretch run.
$1 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#3 Thatlleaveamark (Canchari / Lynn) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one relevant workout. This lad should be motoring on the front end in swift fashion.
10 CENT Superfecta
#8 Shrewd Operator / #2 Feels Like Flying / #4 Toro Grande / #3 Thatlleaveamark.
Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8. Sycamore Stakes--G3. Our first pick, Suntracer, finished 4th. Our second pick, Temeraine, was scratched. Our third pick, Najjaar, won (1st) for show money of $1.70.
We scrapped our 10 CENT Superfecta due to the scratch. Superfecta went 7-1-9-5.
Bankroll dips a little to $107.28.
Hawthorne Race Course Race 3 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A modest field of eight will go to the gate in this six furlong dash. There is a ton of speed entered which may set up nicely for the one that tracks the pace closely and launches into Hawthorne's long stretch. It should be a good race.
#8 Shrewd Operator (EE Perez / Block) might go off as the favorite and should pull off the victory with the right kind of trip. He holds the highest speed at the distance (triple digit), the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three sensational, peaking workouts. No doubt the horse to beat with a forwardly placed running style.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#2 Feels Like Flying (Sukie / Vega) should pose a nice challenge with the highest last out speed number at a route and a three race progression. This guy has a decent 60% in the money record at the distance and holds the fourth highest speed number over the Hawthorne track.
$1 SHOW.
#4 Toro Grande (Cosme / C. Dorris) should be in the mix sharing the second highest last out speed number, working a three race progression, and putting in two robust workouts. This guy could sit and wait for the pace to develop and engage the field in the stretch run.
$1 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#3 Thatlleaveamark (Canchari / Lynn) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one relevant workout. This lad should be motoring on the front end in swift fashion.
10 CENT Superfecta
#8 Shrewd Operator / #2 Feels Like Flying / #4 Toro Grande / #3 Thatlleaveamark.
Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8. Sycamore Stakes--G3. Our first pick, Suntracer, finished 4th. Our second pick, Temeraine, was scratched. Our third pick, Najjaar, won (1st) for show money of $1.70.
We scrapped our 10 CENT Superfecta due to the scratch. Superfecta went 7-1-9-5.
Bankroll dips a little to $107.28.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Keeneland Thursday, Turfday
We begin on the TURF for the start of our horse racing weekend.
Keeneland Race 8 {Sycamore~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A talented group of nine will go to the green in this graded stakes feature. For lack of speedsters, a few forwardly placed types may kick up a few divots to keep a decent pace on. All in here have comparable Beyer speed numbers. Consequently, it would come as know surprise should any one of them come away victorious.
#5 Suntracer (Bridgmohan / Block) will be closing well into a legitimate pace. He holds the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superb workouts. With six career victories in twenty-six starts, he does have one over the Keeneland turf.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#3 Temeraine (Flores / Proctor) will challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and three excellent workouts. This guy can be expected to track the pace and launch nicely into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.
#7 Najjaar (Graham / Peitz) could surprise with the third highest last out speed number at a longer TURF route, a two race progression, and two stout workouts. He is another that will track the pace and join in the quickening toward the finish.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#9 Tricky Hat [BRZ] (Napravnik / McGaughey) should be in the mix with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and one diligent workout. This guy could be forwardly placed ready to pounce.
#6 Rahystrada (Goncalves / Hughes) is veteran that could be a huge factor in the race with a pressing / tracking running style. This guy should still have some race in him, holding the highest speed number over the Keeneland TURF. His last out at Arlington Park was o.k., but with a nice sixty day freshening and two hearty workouts, he could fire very well.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Suntracer / #3 Temeraine / #7 Najjaar / #9 Tricky Hat [BRZ], #6 Rahystrada.
Last Superfecta Sunday's (10/13) Results
Woodbine R8. Neartic--G1. We captured only two of the superfecta box wagering interests in our 20 CENT Superfecta box. Superfecta went 5-8-4-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Longhunter [GB], finished 3rd for show money of $3.80.
Bankroll dips to $108.58.
Keeneland Race 8 {Sycamore~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A talented group of nine will go to the green in this graded stakes feature. For lack of speedsters, a few forwardly placed types may kick up a few divots to keep a decent pace on. All in here have comparable Beyer speed numbers. Consequently, it would come as know surprise should any one of them come away victorious.
#5 Suntracer (Bridgmohan / Block) will be closing well into a legitimate pace. He holds the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superb workouts. With six career victories in twenty-six starts, he does have one over the Keeneland turf.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#3 Temeraine (Flores / Proctor) will challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and three excellent workouts. This guy can be expected to track the pace and launch nicely into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.
#7 Najjaar (Graham / Peitz) could surprise with the third highest last out speed number at a longer TURF route, a two race progression, and two stout workouts. He is another that will track the pace and join in the quickening toward the finish.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#9 Tricky Hat [BRZ] (Napravnik / McGaughey) should be in the mix with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and one diligent workout. This guy could be forwardly placed ready to pounce.
#6 Rahystrada (Goncalves / Hughes) is veteran that could be a huge factor in the race with a pressing / tracking running style. This guy should still have some race in him, holding the highest speed number over the Keeneland TURF. His last out at Arlington Park was o.k., but with a nice sixty day freshening and two hearty workouts, he could fire very well.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Suntracer / #3 Temeraine / #7 Najjaar / #9 Tricky Hat [BRZ], #6 Rahystrada.
Last Superfecta Sunday's (10/13) Results
Woodbine R8. Neartic--G1. We captured only two of the superfecta box wagering interests in our 20 CENT Superfecta box. Superfecta went 5-8-4-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Longhunter [GB], finished 3rd for show money of $3.80.
Bankroll dips to $108.58.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Santa Anita Turfing
A nice Fall Friday is best spent watching fine equine athletes. Today we take a look at a Turf battle at sensational Santa Anita.
Santa Anita Race 7 {1 1/4 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A good group of eight will go to the gate. Only two have traveled this distance, though all seem to be well prepared for the stretch out.
#1 Hard Sun (Talamo / Drysdale) holds the edge with the highest speed number at this distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers, and four exhilerating workouts. She should track the pace and make her move heading for home.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Ela Gorrie Mou [GB] (Flores / Vienna) will challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong workouts. She is another that should track the pace closely.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#5 Laura Beasley (Blanc / Chew) should be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four stamina producing workouts. Should there be pace she will close swiftly.
#3 Capital Plan (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) will also be in the mix with a couple of good last out speed numbers and five superlative workouts. She will also track the pace cruising for an opening to close down the field.
10 CENT Superfecta
#1 Hard Sun / #8 Ela Gorrie Mou [GB] / #5 Laura Beasley / #3 Capital Plan.
Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8. Sycamore. Our first pick, Center Divider, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, Eagle Poise, finished 6th (last).
Superfecta went 6-7-4-8.
Bankroll sheds to $12.55.
Santa Anita Race 7 {1 1/4 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A good group of eight will go to the gate. Only two have traveled this distance, though all seem to be well prepared for the stretch out.
#1 Hard Sun (Talamo / Drysdale) holds the edge with the highest speed number at this distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers, and four exhilerating workouts. She should track the pace and make her move heading for home.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Ela Gorrie Mou [GB] (Flores / Vienna) will challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong workouts. She is another that should track the pace closely.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#5 Laura Beasley (Blanc / Chew) should be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four stamina producing workouts. Should there be pace she will close swiftly.
#3 Capital Plan (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) will also be in the mix with a couple of good last out speed numbers and five superlative workouts. She will also track the pace cruising for an opening to close down the field.
10 CENT Superfecta
#1 Hard Sun / #8 Ela Gorrie Mou [GB] / #5 Laura Beasley / #3 Capital Plan.
Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8. Sycamore. Our first pick, Center Divider, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, Eagle Poise, finished 6th (last).
Superfecta went 6-7-4-8.
Bankroll sheds to $12.55.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Keeneland on our Mind
We turn to Keeneland to start out a somewhat damp horse racing weekend.
Keeneland Race 8 {Sycamore~G3~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
This one has already been moved off the Turf incurring two scratches. Consequently, the field has been reduced to six brave horses who will battle on the polytrack. All have comparatively close speed numbers. It should be an interesting race.
#4 Center Divider (Leparoux / C. Brown) holds the edge with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four significant workouts. Should be able to track the pace and zoom in for the win.
$2 SHOW.
#2 Eagle Poise (Albarado / Motion) should challenge considering the surface change. He has a couple of decent last out efforts and three athletic workouts. Holds the highest speed number over the surface. He should be able to close nicely for a piece of the purse pie.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#6 Sanagas [GER] (Maragh / Motion) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number and one robust workout. He could close well battling for the wire.
#8 Bim Bam (Desormeaux / Moquett) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts. He should join the group in the fight for the finish.
10 CENT Superfecta
#4 Center Divider / #2 Eagle Poise / #6 Sanagas [GER] / #8 Bim Bam.
Last Sunday's (10/16) Results
Woodbine R10. Canadian International. Our first pick, Redwood [GB], finished 7th. Our second pick, Artic Cosmos, finished 4th. Our third pick, Treasure Beach [GB] finished 3rd for show money of $4.10.
Superfecta went 1-7-13-2.
Bankroll dips to $14.05
Keeneland Race 8 {Sycamore~G3~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
This one has already been moved off the Turf incurring two scratches. Consequently, the field has been reduced to six brave horses who will battle on the polytrack. All have comparatively close speed numbers. It should be an interesting race.
#4 Center Divider (Leparoux / C. Brown) holds the edge with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four significant workouts. Should be able to track the pace and zoom in for the win.
$2 SHOW.
#2 Eagle Poise (Albarado / Motion) should challenge considering the surface change. He has a couple of decent last out efforts and three athletic workouts. Holds the highest speed number over the surface. He should be able to close nicely for a piece of the purse pie.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#6 Sanagas [GER] (Maragh / Motion) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number and one robust workout. He could close well battling for the wire.
#8 Bim Bam (Desormeaux / Moquett) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts. He should join the group in the fight for the finish.
10 CENT Superfecta
#4 Center Divider / #2 Eagle Poise / #6 Sanagas [GER] / #8 Bim Bam.
Last Sunday's (10/16) Results
Woodbine R10. Canadian International. Our first pick, Redwood [GB], finished 7th. Our second pick, Artic Cosmos, finished 4th. Our third pick, Treasure Beach [GB] finished 3rd for show money of $4.10.
Superfecta went 1-7-13-2.
Bankroll dips to $14.05
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Back to Keeneland for Racing Fun
Ah, the horse racing weekend begins in earnest today. Only two more weeks until one of the most exciting weekends of horse racing unfolds, the Breeders Cup. Today we will look at one race at Keeneland.
Keeneland Race 8 {Sycamore Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up}
In this race we have many well recognized, battle-worn horses going to the gate. The winner will be the one that is most prepared to make this longer Turf run. I feel Cloudy's Knight (Homeister / Sheppard) will finish strong and hit that wire first. There are three horses that can draw in as "also eligible" should there be any scratches. Both Medjool (Borel / Sherer) and Sunshine Kid (Desormeaux / Hamm) could have an impact. It appears that Free Fighter (Graham / Block) has had some quality works leading up to this race. Also, Winchester (Dominguez / Clement) is sitting ready to make a great run. There will be a wall of closers at the quarter pole in what will be an exciting finish. We will make two show selections and may our horses hit the wire first. Let's play:
$2 SHOW: #9 Cloudy's Knight
$2 SHOW: #4 Free Fighter
10 CENT Superfecta: 9 / 4 / 12 / 7
Last Sunday's Results
We are three weeks into this venture and we have not yet been able to go to the next level of our rolling show parlay. That's horse racing for you.
Keeneland R8 (10/18). Our horse, Kinsella, finished third providing us with $3.40 in show money. Superfecta went 6-8-4-3. Our bankroll has risen to $9.70.
Keeneland Race 8 {Sycamore Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up}
In this race we have many well recognized, battle-worn horses going to the gate. The winner will be the one that is most prepared to make this longer Turf run. I feel Cloudy's Knight (Homeister / Sheppard) will finish strong and hit that wire first. There are three horses that can draw in as "also eligible" should there be any scratches. Both Medjool (Borel / Sherer) and Sunshine Kid (Desormeaux / Hamm) could have an impact. It appears that Free Fighter (Graham / Block) has had some quality works leading up to this race. Also, Winchester (Dominguez / Clement) is sitting ready to make a great run. There will be a wall of closers at the quarter pole in what will be an exciting finish. We will make two show selections and may our horses hit the wire first. Let's play:
$2 SHOW: #9 Cloudy's Knight
$2 SHOW: #4 Free Fighter
10 CENT Superfecta: 9 / 4 / 12 / 7
Last Sunday's Results
We are three weeks into this venture and we have not yet been able to go to the next level of our rolling show parlay. That's horse racing for you.
Keeneland R8 (10/18). Our horse, Kinsella, finished third providing us with $3.40 in show money. Superfecta went 6-8-4-3. Our bankroll has risen to $9.70.
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