A Great Saratoga Sunday

Today we take a peak at the young fillies who will compete in the Adirondack at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 9 {Adirondack~G2~6 1/2 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A great group of two year old fillies line up for this annual race.  Ten are expected to go to the gate.  Because I Like It (Castellano / Standridge) has the edge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic, peaking workouts to her credit.  Coax Liberty (Caraballo / Lawrence) should be in the battle for second best with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three bullet four-furlong workouts. Nina Fever (A. Garcia / Ward) will be the surprise under the tutelege of one of the best two-year old trainers in the World, Wesley Ward.  She has a decent last out speed number and three robust workouts.  The other great American trainers whose charges cannot be discounted in a two year old stakes race like this one are Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher, and Steve Asmussen.  Alienation (M. Garcia / Baffet) looks primed with a decent last out speed number in her only race and three hearty workouts.  Position Limit (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) looks ready with the second highest last out speed number, a triple digit one and two strong workouts.  Tristanme (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) has a solid foundation with four races, an ok last out speed number and three well-built, peaking workouts.  Let's see these youngsters run at beautiful Saratoga.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #6 Because I Like It.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #7 Coax Liberty.
$2 SHOW:  #5 Nina Fever.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Because I Like It / #7 Coax Liberty / #5 Nina Fever / #4 Alienation, #8 Position Limit, #9 Tristanme.



















Saturday's Results
Saratoga R10.  Our first pick, Telling, won (1st) for win money of $11.30 and show money of $3.10.  Our second pick, Marlang, finished 9th (last).  Superfecta went 8-6-5-3.
Del Mar R9.  Our pick, Alphies Bet, finished 3rd for show money of $5.20.  Superfecta went 2-5-8-4.
Bankroll rises nicely to $19.40.
   

Tropical Derby for a New Year

Happy New Year!!  A wonderful start to a New Year as we look at the Tropical Derby at Calder Race Course.  Happy Birthday to all the Thoroughbreds.

Calder Race 10 {Tropical Derby~G3~1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year olds~Stakes}
This will be a thrilling race with a number in her that have the ability to make it to the winners circle.  It seems as though Lost Aptitude (Court / Romans) is the one to beat.  With the best speed numbers across the board and a faulous race progression, he will pounce in the straight away.  Gator Tiger (Cruz / Catanese) looks strong on the surface and at Calder.  He will be rolling late.  Some quality works coupled with a nice last out speed number, he is well prepared for this space.  Our Champion (Coa / Braddy) shows a nice last out speed number and some great workouts. He too will be rolling late.  Becky's Kitten (Trujillo / Ward) will be closing strongly in the hopes of hitting the wire first.  Some solid workouts and a decent last out speed number for this group of three year olds show is well prepared for this race by top trainer, Wesley Ward.  Cat Park (Leparoux / Motion) will also be in the mix here with the second best overall speed number on the turf. Let's play Calder Race Course.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Lost Aptitude
$2 SHOW: #12 Becky's Kitten
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Lost Aptitude /#1 Gator Tiger /#6 Our Champion, #12 Becky's Kitten / #8 Cat Park, #6, #12

















Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R8.  Our pick, Nite Light, finished 2nd for $2.60 in show money. Suprfecta went 2-10-9-4.
Charlestowne R8.  Have no idea what we handicapped here. No Racing there yesterday. Could not find results.
Bankroll sits at $12.50.

December Horse Racing Begins

The colder weather is coming into the Midwest. However, today we look at a race in the Sunshine State at Calder and up in New York at Aqueduct.

Aqueduct Race 3 {Chan Balum Stakes~6 furlongs~3 year olds}
This will be a superbly competitive race. A speed duel could develop between African King (Chavez / Jacobson) and Big Push (Cohen / Klesaris) which could leave the rest of this six horse field flying late for a piece of the purse. Of those, Brother Keith (Dominguez / Maker), could be the best. Superior work outs and two wins over the dirt could be the difference. Lobo Del Norte (Mariano / Preciado) has a good last out speed number, good race progression and a nice work which will put him in good position to strike. Top Seed (Napravnik / Trombetta) could be the surprise with a couple of quality works and a long freshening. Let's make our Aqueduct play.

$2 SHOW: #3 Brother Keith
NO ten cent Superfecta.

Calder Race 8 {5 furlongs~Turf~2 year old~Allowance}
A nice field of eight assembles for this Turf sprint with three also eligible should any defections occur. Slick Idea (Homeister / O'Connell) with a high last out speed number and the strongest work outs, should be the victor in this race. Convoy (Cruz / Ward) is the clear second choice that also has a chance to be victorious. The Wesley Ward trained colt has the highest overall speed number and a couple of good works. Toney Baloney (Penalba / Stutts) will do very well with his pressing style. Family Style (Coa / White) will also be a strong factor in this turf sprint. Let's make our Calder play.

$2 SHOW: #2 Convoy Ahead
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Convoy Ahead / #6 Slick Idea / #8 Tony Baloney / #7 Family Holiday

Last Sundays (11/30) Results:
Hollywood R9. Our pick, Battle of Hastings, finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 2-10-8-6.
Our bankroll sits at $15.30.
Have a great horse racing weekend.