From New Orleans to Oklahoma City

Sunday is always a relaxing day to watch the races. Today we head on down to New Orleans for a sprint at Fairgrounds and over to a stakes race for the youngsters in Oklahoma City at Remmington.

Fairgrounds Race 8 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~Louisiana Allowance}
Yesterday Fairgrounds got pounded by heavy rain and had to cancel the balance of its card after the eighth race. It is highly unlikely that this race will stay on the turf. We will look at it as if it will run on the main track. Under these conditions we like War Veteran (Rivera / Chatters). He appears to be in peak form with a solid last out speed number, a 59 day layoff and a terrific peaking work out. Like his chances within our show wagering strategy. Mark Safely (Jacinto / Richards) is an also eligible that if drawn into the race should be the winner. He is a solid 66% in the money on an off track. Add to that, he has the highest speed number on an off track and has some very fine peaking work outs prior to this race. Carol's Specialwon (Theriot / Frederick) has also done well over an off track. He has a nice last out speed number and nice race progression. Our only concern about Ben's Dr. Dan (Hernandez / Bourgeios) is that he has raced fourteen times already this year. That written, he can be considered a specialist at this distance (100% itm) and looks solid over an off track. With some hesitation let's play Fairgrounds.

$2 SHOW: #8 War Veteran
10 CENT Superfecta: #12 Mark Safely / #8 War Veteran / #6 Carol's Specialwon / #2 Ben's Dr. Dan

Remington Park Race 10 {Springboard Mile~1 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
What a solid field of youngsters looking to step up their game. Ron the Greek (B. Murphy / Amoss) looks ready to run a big race. With a strong last out speed number and strong work outs trainer, Thomas Amoss, has this guy ready. Comedero (Graham / Stidham) will likely be the favorite as he goes for his fourth win in a row. He will be formidable on the front end with James Graham in the irons. He has not yet gone this distance, but trainer Michael Stidham has worked him well in preparation for this race. Auspicious Risk (Kimes / Calhoun) looks to make another improvement moving up in distance also. He has a decent last out speed number and two good works, as trainer, Brett Calhoun, readied this charge for the race. Magic Max (J. Bridgmohan / S. Asmussen) and Man Chester Man (Pettinger / C. Asmussen) both look to step up for solid runs. They should be near the front within striking distance for a share of the purse here. Let's play Remington.

$2 SHOW: #6 Ron The Greek
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Ron The Greek / #10 Comedero / #8 Auspicious Risk / #2 Magic Max, #3 Man Chester Man

Saturday's Results
Aqueduct R8. Our pick, Researcher, finished 2nd for $2.50 in show money. Superfecta went 6-2-5-8.
Hollywood R7. Our pick, High Court Drama(IRE), finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 1-5-4-6.
Our bankroll moved up a bit to $6.70.
Have a wonderful Sunday as we move closer to the Christmas week.

Aqueduct. Delta Downs. Jack Pot!

More exciting racing as we make the turn into the weekend. Today an afternoon race at Aqueduct and then under the lights at Delta Downs.

Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~NY Allowance}
This is a great race with some well bred horses. The edge goes to Summer Share (C. Velasquez / Bush) with good last out speed numbers and some good works. This horse will be closing on a track he loves. Star of New York (Castellano / Contessa) will be the one to beat. He will be just off the pace ready to pounce for victory. Star of New York has top speed numbers across the board and has been 100% in the money. Will be very tough to beat. Whirlwind Poppy (Dominguez / Maker) will be the speed and has put in some monster works leading up to this. He should hold on for a piece of the purse. Cat Three Approach (Prado / Hernandez) and Joey's Chance (Hill / Kelly) will show continued improvement with this race and are capable of grabbing a share. Let's play Aqueduct.

$2 SHOW: #1 Summer Share
10 CENT Superfecta: #1 Summer Share / #6 Star of New York / #5 Whirlwind Poppy / #4 Cat Three Approach, #7 Joey's Chance.

Delta Downs Race 9 {Delta Downs Jackpot~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
This will be an exciting race under the lights. Rule (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be the horse to beat with the highest speed number of the eight that will go to the gate. Only one horse has raced at this distance, Gallant Gent (Desormeaux / Lewis). We believe Gran Slam Andre (Sellers / Asmussen) will take this one closing for the wire. He as put in the best work outs, has decent race progression, and good speed numbers last out. Bench the Judge (Melancon / Smith) figures to do well with good works and a good last out speed number. Oak Motte (Saenz / Amoss) looks to do well also. Trainer, Thomas Amoss, has a solid win percentage (26%) with 2 year olds and has given this guy some good works leading into this race. Let's try to hit a jackpot at Delta Downs.

$2 SHOW: #4 Grand Slam Andre
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Grand Slam Andre / #8 Oak Motte / #6 Bench the Judge / #3 Rule

Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R3. Our pick, Brother Keith, finished out of the money in 4th.
Calder R8. Our pick, Convoy, scratched from the race. Consequently we did not play the superfecta.
Our bankroll has dipped to $13.30.

Racing in the City of New Orleans

On a nice fall Friday we look at glorious Turf race at Fair Grounds in New Orleans.

Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old UP~Allowance}
A very nice competitive race. Peteadoris (Sellers / Ducoing) looks to have a slight edge in this race. A better than most in here last out speed number combined with strong works, shows this guy is ready. We like the horse Wing a Ding (Lanerie / Amoss) who will be moving from dirt to turf. Trainer, Thomas Amoss, has a fairly decent record in moving horses from dirt to turf. With the highest speed numbers on the surface and at the distance, Lite the Cigar (Campbell / Hudson) will be running late for a piece of the purse. It is likely that Sea the Soldier (Graham / Hahn) and Buckets and Pans (Jacinto / Mouton) will be in the mix based on their last out speed numbers and solid works leading up to this. Let's make our Fairgrounds play.

$2 SHOW: #6 Wing a Ding
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Peteadoris / #6 Wing a Ding / #4 Lite the Cigar / #1 Sea the Soldier, #8 Buckets and Pans

Thursday's Results
Hawthorne R5. A.J.'s Love finished 1st for $3.80 in show money. We scrapped our superfecta play due to scratches.
Hollywood R7. Loup Breton(IRE) finished 1st for $2.20 in show money. Superfecta went 4-5-3-2.
Our bankroll sits at $14.80.