Today is the closing day of the Hollywood Park meet. We look at the marathon Turf battle at this legendary race track to close out our horse racing weekend.
Hollywood Park Race 8 {Sunset Handicap~G3~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
It appears that this will be the most equally matched race of the Hollywood Park meet. A couple of speedsters are ready to take the field out on a classic journey over the Turf. Either could hold on to get the win. Without equivocation, any one of this field of eight could win this race. We have to go with those that have been tested at this distance.
#5 Falcon Rock [IRE] (Gomez / Callaghan) appears ready to pop a good one before a much needed rest. He has been consistant this year, but hasn't had that one great race. Could this be the one? He has had a couple of decent last out speed numbers and is showing two peaking workouts. The only runner in the group that is 100% in the money at this distance over six races. He will be tracking the leaders.
$2 SHOW.
#9 Ashtar [CHI] (Pedroza / Gardenas) looks promising with a very robust, peaking tab of five outstanding workouts. He is coming off a five-month layoff after winning a group 1 race at this distance in his native Chile. He is proven at this distance. Have to take a flyer on him.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#1 Impontente Purse [BRZ] (Sutherland / Avila) looks ready to tackle this group with a decent last out speed number and two strong workouts. He is 50% in the money at the distance over six races. Could surprise.
#2 Restless Soul [GB] (Talamo / Drysdale) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. He will share speed duties and could hold on for a piece of the purse pie.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Falcon Rock [IRE] / #9 Ashtar [CHI] / #1 Imponente Purse [BRZ] / #2 Restless Soul [GB].
Saturday's Stakes Results
Colonial Downs R7. Virginia Oaks. Our first pick, Dynamic Holiday, finished 4th. Our second pick, Excited, won (1st) for show money of $3.40. Superfecta went 8-2-5-7.
Colonial Downs R8. Virginia Derby. Our first pick, Crimson China, finished 7th. Our second pick, Street Game, finished 5th. Superfecta went 2-7-5-3.
Our bankroll get bludgeoned to $4.10.
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Virginia is for Turf Lovers
We are deep into a beautiful Turf summer. Many exciting Turf races are sure to come. Today we look at a couple of dandies at magnificent Colonial Downs.
Colonial Downs Race 7 {Virginia Oaks~G3~1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old~fillies}
An extremely competitive field of eight will go to the gate. All of these gals have been well prepped for this race. The race is a little light on speed. Consequently, we will probably see some serious quickening in the turn closing for home. It should be exciting.
#4 Dynamic Holiday (Leparoux / Motion) has the edge with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three robust workouts. This gal will track closely and could prevail at the wire.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Excited (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout. She should press the pace and get first jump in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#3 Mystical Star (Lezcano / Clement) will be in the hunt with the third highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. She should be close to the pace.
#5 Wyomia (Lenclud / Garrisson) could be in the mix as well with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four bullet workouts. She could close swiftly.
10 CENT Superfecta
#4 Dynamic Holiday / #8 Excited / #3 Mystical Star / #5 Wyomia.
Colonial Downs Race 8 {Virginia Derby~G2~1 1/4 mile~Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
A great group of twelve are scheduled to make the start in this premier summer Turf race. Again, another race with a dearth of speed. The race should be one of a highly tactical nature.
#8 Crimson China (Leparoux / Motion) could surprise this field with the second highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three superb, peaking workouts. This guy is ready, rested, and able to close well for the victory.
$2 SHOW.
#4 Street Game (Prado / Serpe) looks ready to back up his highest speed number of the group also with a six race progression and two fierce, peaking workouts. He should track the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#7 Banned (Lezcano / Proctor) will be the prohibitive favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This guy will battle bravely seeking the win from a pressing attack.
#2 Air Support (Solis / McGaughey) should be in a strong position to put forth a great effort. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and two terriifc workouts. He should be in the battle in the midst of the closers.
10 CENT Superfecta
#8 Crimson China / #4 Street Game / #7 Banned / #2 Air Support.
Friday's Results
Monmouth Park R8. Our first pick, Concorde's Flight, finished 4th. Our second pick, He's A Scrooge, finished 5th. Our third pick, Caffe D'Oro, won (1st) for show money of $4.00. Superfecta went 7-1-6-3.
Bankroll slips to $8.90.
Colonial Downs Race 7 {Virginia Oaks~G3~1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old~fillies}
An extremely competitive field of eight will go to the gate. All of these gals have been well prepped for this race. The race is a little light on speed. Consequently, we will probably see some serious quickening in the turn closing for home. It should be exciting.
#4 Dynamic Holiday (Leparoux / Motion) has the edge with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three robust workouts. This gal will track closely and could prevail at the wire.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Excited (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout. She should press the pace and get first jump in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#3 Mystical Star (Lezcano / Clement) will be in the hunt with the third highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. She should be close to the pace.
#5 Wyomia (Lenclud / Garrisson) could be in the mix as well with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four bullet workouts. She could close swiftly.
10 CENT Superfecta
#4 Dynamic Holiday / #8 Excited / #3 Mystical Star / #5 Wyomia.
Colonial Downs Race 8 {Virginia Derby~G2~1 1/4 mile~Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
A great group of twelve are scheduled to make the start in this premier summer Turf race. Again, another race with a dearth of speed. The race should be one of a highly tactical nature.
#8 Crimson China (Leparoux / Motion) could surprise this field with the second highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three superb, peaking workouts. This guy is ready, rested, and able to close well for the victory.
$2 SHOW.
#4 Street Game (Prado / Serpe) looks ready to back up his highest speed number of the group also with a six race progression and two fierce, peaking workouts. He should track the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#7 Banned (Lezcano / Proctor) will be the prohibitive favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This guy will battle bravely seeking the win from a pressing attack.
#2 Air Support (Solis / McGaughey) should be in a strong position to put forth a great effort. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and two terriifc workouts. He should be in the battle in the midst of the closers.
10 CENT Superfecta
#8 Crimson China / #4 Street Game / #7 Banned / #2 Air Support.
Friday's Results
Monmouth Park R8. Our first pick, Concorde's Flight, finished 4th. Our second pick, He's A Scrooge, finished 5th. Our third pick, Caffe D'Oro, won (1st) for show money of $4.00. Superfecta went 7-1-6-3.
Bankroll slips to $8.90.
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