Superfecta Sunday, Sweet Home Chicago

On this last Superfecta Sunday of the month we visit a wonderful Turf race at beautiful Arlington International.

Arlington Park Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year olds up~fillies/mares~Maiden Special Weight}
A large field of twelve will go to the grass seeking their first win.  This is a highly competitive group and as maiden contests go, any gal in this field could be victorious.  Little speed shows up on the radar in this one, only a couple of forwardly placed types. Although its a question mark whether the shrewd trainer, Wayne Catalano, will be sending his first time starter, #9 Princess Alluvial.  It will be quite a challenge for any handicapper to do as we must, fashion together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Ready for Summer (Geroux / Block) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number and one bullet workout.  She has already secured the money in her two starts, now she seeks a win. This gal should be tracking the pace closely. She will be our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Blue Jean Baby (Marquez / Williamson) has already won once.  Why is she in a maiden race?  Because she was DQ'd to third for drifting badly in the stretch.  She seeks to make amends here with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts.  This lady is the only one to have run this distance.  Her coupled entrant #1A So Good to Go (E. Perez / Williamson) is no slouch either with a couple of decent last out speed numbers including the last out at a longer route and one solid workout.  Both these gals like to come from off the pace.

#4 Divided Humor (Graham / R. Scherer) seeks her first victory from this sixth start.  She holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout.  She is another that will be closing swiftly.  One of the few in here that have traveled the Arlington Turf with aplomb.

#10 Kitty's Castle (Esquivel / Janks) should be in the hunt in her first Turf start with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two wholesome workouts.  She is one of the demonstrated forwardly placed types that may want to control the pace and burst into the stretch.  This will be her third career start, expect some more improvement.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Ready for Summer  +  #1 Blue Jean Baby (#1A So Good to Go)  +  #4 Divided Humor  +  #10 Kitty's Castle.



Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R8.  The Firecracker--G2.  Our first pick, Nikki's Sandcastle, finished 2nd for show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Regally Ready, finished off the board.  Our third pick, Villandry, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 5-4-1-6.
Bankroll takes a hit, falling to $6.24.

Stakes Saturday Fireworks

The second half of the horse racing year is nearly over.  On this Stakes Saturday we look in on an absolutely competitive mile race going over the Turf at that great Kentucky venue, Churchill Downs.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {The Firecracker~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
An equally matched group of eight will go to the gate in this feature graded stakes race.  Boy, howdy, there is speed in this race.  It is like that a horse coming from off the pace will be victorious.  Though, any of these lads could win.  The speed numbers at this distance are very close and all have had decent work tabs.  This could be smokin' good race.

#4 Nikki's Sandcastle (Goncalves / Kassen) looks like he might be ready to close down this field with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. This son of Castledale [IRE], holds the third highest speed number at this turf distance.  He loves the Churchill course and with a hot pace will be there at the wire.
$2 WIN  / $3 SHOW.

#8 Regally Ready (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) might back off the throttle a little and let the speedsters set the pace all the while staying close.  He should challenge mightily with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three excellent peaking workouts.  A son of More Than Ready, he loves the Churchill course and has posted the highest speed number of this group over it.
$2 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Villandry (Leparoux / Lopresti) might be spotted very well after having run mostly longer routes leading up to this event.  He has a couple of decent last out speed numbers in which he hit the board both times.  His workout tab of three half mile runs puts him in prime position to run surprising well.  This son of Mr. Greeley appears ready to run a fine race.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Guys Reward (Castanon / Romans) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and two robust, peaking workouts.  He too is a lover of the Churchill green scoring in the money 75% of the time from twelve starts.  This son of Grand Reward will be closing fast.

#5 Silver Max (Albarado / Romans) may need this race after an extended layoff.  He shows the fourth highest (tie) speed number at the distance and has put in three athletic workouts.  This son of Badge of Silver should show speed on the front end.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Nikki's Sandcastle  /  #8 Regally Ready  /  #6 Villandry  /  #1 Guys Reward, #5 Silver Max.



Friday's Results
Prairie Meadows R9.  Iowa Sprint Handicap.  Our first pick, Alsvid, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Work All Week, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.
Superfecta went 3-5-6-4.
Bankroll dips a buck to $12.34.