Superfecta Sunday at the Big "A"

Ah, its Kentucky Derby week and the excitement builds toward the first Saturday in May.  Today we take a look at a nice Stakes race at the Big "A".

Aqueduct Race 9 {NY Stallion Stakes~6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A really nice field of eight will hit the dirt in speedy fashion.  Three quarters of the field have the need for speed in this feature race.  It could be the ones that sit right off the pace that come through.  Our task is to knit a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#5 Storied Lady (Castellano / Hertler) should benefit from a sizzling pace.  She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a route, a five race progression, and two solid workouts.  This gal will be tracking the pace ready to strike.

#4 Bella the Bandit (I. Ortiz / L. Rice) should challenge with a forwardly placed effort.  She shares the third highest last out speed number at a sprint, has stitched a two race progression, and has put in two sound peaking workouts.  This filly is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Henry's Gal (C. Velasquez / Rodriguez) is likely to go off as the clear favorite with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts.  This gal will show significant speed and could wire this field.

#7 Miss Narcissist (Alvarado / L. Rice) is coming off an extended layoff, but should do just fine.  Prior to the layoff she sported the second highest last out speed number and has put in three robust workouts prepping for her return to racing.  She too will show speed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Storied Lady  +  #4 Bella the Bandit  +  #2 Henry's Gal  +  #7 Miss Narcissist.



Stakes Saturday Results
Lone Star Park R8.  Texas Mile--G3.  Our first pick, Bourbon Courage, finished 3rd for show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Forest Mouse, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Proud Strike, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 3-5-6-1.
Bankroll gets smoked, dipping to $8.89.

Stakes Saturday in Texas

On this Stakes Saturday, we go to the great of Texas to take in a mile.

Lone Star Park Race 8 {Texas Mile~G3~1 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A stellar group of nine will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes race.  There is several tons of speed in this one which could open it for a horse coming from off the pace.  Nearly all in here are coming into this one fresh from thirty day layoffs.  It should be a great race.

#6 Bourbon Courage (Goncalves / Gorder) could benefit greatly from a speedy pace.  He holds the highest last our speed number from a longer route, a three race progression, and two sound workouts.  This son of Lion Heart should track the pace and close furiously.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#4 Forest Mouse (Eikleberry / Dominguez) has the tactical speed to stay with this group and pounce in the stretch.  He holds the fourth highest (tie) speed number at a longer route and has put in three top flight workouts.  This son of Teton Forest has won his last three races.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Proud Strike (Berry / Asmussen) should challenge with two improving last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and three solid peaking workouts.  This son of Smart Strike will be closing swiftly going into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Taptowne (Borel / Glyshaw) might press or track his way to victory sharing the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and putting in two hearty workouts.  As a son of Tapit, he can be expected to take to the Texas dirt.  He holds the highest (tie) speed number at the distance.

#3 Grand Contender (Eramia / Amoss) should be motoring on the front end with a bunch of others seeking to hold on for a piece of the purse pie.  He holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in two robust workouts.  This son of Strong Contender should contend.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Bourbon Courage  /  #4 Forest Mouse  /  #9 Proud Strike  /  #5 Taptowne, #3 Grand Contender.



Friday's Results
Keeneland R9.  Dixiana Elkhorn--G2.  Our first pick, Temeraine, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Forte Die Marmi [GB] finished 7th.  Our third pick, Suntracer, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 3-14-5-6.
Bankroll takes a hit and dips to $4.19.  We will supplement with a Hamilton for todays race.