Stakes Saturday in New York

We look in on "The Spa"  for a fantastic graded stakes race. Hard to believe it is closing weekend as the unofficial end of summer is here.

Saratoga Race 10 {Woodward~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fine field of nine will go to the gate in this featured race. There is enough speed to keep an honest pace on the front end. There are four millionaires competing in this one. All expected to be in the thick of it. Speed numbers are very close for half the field with the others looking for improvement. This race should be one of the best on Stakes Saturday.

#3 Frosted (Rosario / McLaughlin) is the definitely the horse to beat. This will be his third race after spending some time in Dubai. He has raced sensationally carrying a two race winning streak into this race. He holds the highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He should run right off the leader ready to strike going into the stretch. He excels at this distance. Not much value for this heavily favored son of Tapit.

$1 WIN.

#6 Samraat (J. Ortiz / Violette) should give chase with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stamina producing, peaking workouts. This millionaire son of Noble Causeway has the tactical speed to adjust to the pace and spring into the stretch. Like most in here, comes in fresh off thirty days rest.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 Shaman Ghost (Castellano / Jerkens) should contend with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and two superb peaking workouts. He drops in off a longer route and gets Lasix for the first time. This son of Ghostzapper should be tracking the pace seeking a path through the jumble of horses as they enter the stretch.

$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#9 Mubtaahij [IRE] (I Ortiz / McLaughlin) should contend with the third highest last out speed number at a longer distance and four hearty workouts. With a swift pace he could make the dash to the wire successful. A millionaire son of Dubawi [IRE], count on him to give a strong performance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Frosted  /  #6 Samraat  /  #1 Shaman Ghost, #9 Mubtaahij [IRE]  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (8/28) Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R8.  Torrey Pines Stakes.  We captured the 10 CENT Superfecta with our 80 CENT play cashing our ticket for $11.23.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Bellamentary, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10.

Bankroll makes a short hop to $154.34.

Superfecta Sunday along the Surf

We look in on a nice mile race where the Surf meets the Turf.

Del Mar Race 8 {Torrey Pines~G3~1 mile~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

An assortment of scratches has reduced this field to five. We will seek to score a 10 CENT Superfecta on a eighty cent budget. All but one in the race enjoy being forwardly placed. Speed numbers are fairly close giving this a super competitive look despite the short field.

#7 Bellamentary (M. Garcia / D'Amato) looks to be the one to beat with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superb peaking workouts. This lass has the tactical speed to hang with the leading group sizing them up and sliding through to the finish. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Belvoir Bay [GB] (N. Arroyo / Miller) should challenge while shifting from Turf to dirt. She holds a sound speed fig two starts back and has put in two endurance lifting workouts. This gal has three career wins and is 50% in the money from eight starts. She also has tactical speed to stay the course.

#5 She's a Warrior (Gutierrez / Eurton) will be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. She relishes the Del Mar track and the distance. Expect her to track the pace closely.

#3 Kay Kay (A. Quinonez / Cerin) should be in the thick of it with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and four strong workouts. This gal is 100% in the money over the dirt and 83% in the money overall. She should be tracking ready to strike at the top of the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Bellamentary, #8 Belvoir Bay  /  #7, #8  / #5 She's a Warrior, #3 Kay Kay  /  #5, #3, #4.

Stakes Saturday Results

Saratoga R11.  Travers--G1.  Our first pick, Destin, finished 9th.  Our second pick, Gun Runner, finished 3rd for show money of $10.20. Our third pick, Arrogate, won (1st) for show money of $4.20.

Superfecta went 1-2-14-9.

Bankroll moves up a few ticks to $143.81.