Up North for the Woodbine Mile

 A great day of racing up North at World class Woodbine where we will focus on the Ricoh Woodbine Mile.

Woodbine Race 9 {Ricoh Woodbine Mile~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A field of eleven will hit the beautiful Woodbine Turf course in this true grade one.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is plenty of speed to produce a scintillating pace where the off the pace types have a real chance to steal this one. Speed figs are very close making it super competitive. Three millionaires are in the race. Any of these talented horses have a chance to pull off the victory. Let's enjoy a great Woodbine card and a thrilling Woodbine mile.

#5 Modern Games [IRE] (Buick / Appleby) comes in from across the pond as the favorite. He holds the highest last out speed fig and has put in a workmanlike work in preparation. He should be right off the pack of leaders. A millionaire son of Dubawi [IRE], he is 80% in the money from ten career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 War Bomber [IRE] (Civaci / McKnight) appears ready to pop a good one with a last out speed fig that earned him a win over a longer route and two solid workouts. He has the tactical speed to sit and strike. A son of War Front, he is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Finest Sound [IRE] (Atzeni / Crisford) is another that comes in from across the pond with a splendid speed number last out. He should be forwardly placed battling for position. A son of Exceed and Excel [AUS], he is 80% in the money from twenty career starts

$2 SHOW.

#3 Wakanaka [IRE] (M. Franco / Mott) should take advantage of a heated pace with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. He loves the surface, course and distance. A son of Power [GB], he is 92% in the money from thirteen career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering interests

#2 Ivar [BRZ] (Talamo / Lobo) will launch into a hot pace. Son of Agnes Gold [JPN], he comes out of a winning longer route and has put in four excellent peaking workouts.

#7 Homer Screen [BRZ] (Bravo / Drysdale) is another that will take advantage of a sizzling pace. Comes out of a longer route and holds two powerful workouts. A son of Adriano.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Modern Games [IRE]  //  #9 War Bomber [IRE],  #4 Finest Sound [IRE],  #3 Wakanaka [IRE],  #2 Ivar [BRZ],  #7 Homer Screen [BRZ].

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Modern Games [IRE]  +  #9 War Bomber [IRE]  +  #4 Finest Sound [IRE]  +  #3 Wakanaka [IRE].

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#5 Modern Games [IRE]  /  #9 War Bomber [IRE],  #4 Finest Sound {IRE]  /  #9,  #4,  #3 Wakanaka [IRE],  #2 Ivar [BRZ],  #7 Homer Screen [BRZ]  /  #9,  #4,  #3,  #2,  #7.

Best to all in  all of your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!   

Another Superfecta Sunday in Albuquerque

 We land on a terrific Two Year-Old Stakes race in that magnificent City of Albuquerque for our Superfecta Sunday.

Downs at Albuquerque Race 4 {NM State Fair Thoroughbred Futurity~6 Furlongs~2 year-old~NM~Stakes}

A grand field of twelve will go to the gate in this highly competitive event.

Past Performances Used:  TimeFormUs.

This race could be any of these youngsters race to win. An interesting composition to the field as four fillies, one colt, and seven geldings will do battle on the New Mexico dirt. All come out of an earlier trial to reach this level. There is plenty of speed to bring the pace forward. Speed numbers are very close with many in here still improving with every start. Trainer, Todd Fincher, has five entrants which gives him a chance for a sweep. It will be an excellent race. Our task is to rope together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#1 Bully Baby (E. Gomez / Danley) might have the edge with the speed and post to control the pace. A filly that has shown improvement over her last three races hitting the board in all three. She holds the highest last out speed number and one peaking workout. This young lady loves the distance and the track. A daughter of Diabolical, she is 80% in the money from five career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#4 Atill I Chime (Amperan / Padgett) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number. Another filly with something to prove against these lads. She also holds the third highest speed number at the distance. This gal has the tactical speed to go with the pace flow. A daughter of Atilla's Storm, she is 100% in the money from three career starts.

#10 One Mark (Laviolette / Fincher) will also challenge with three good last out speed numbers and one solid workout. This gelding should be forwardly placed seeking position for the stretch run. He comes into this race still a maiden. A son of Marking, he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

#12 Delbert Too (Reyes / Fincher) should contend with three good last out speed numbers and one sound workout. He has hit the board in all three of his starts sporting a 100% in the money record from those three career starts. Another son of Marking, he will benefit greatly with his tracking style, should there be a pace meltdown.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Bully Baby  +  #4 Atill I Chime  +  #10 One Mark  +  #12 Delbert Too.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R9.  Woodbine Mile--G1.  Our first pick, Value Proposition [GB], finished 8th (last).  Our second pick, Starship Jubilee, won (1st) for place money of $2.70 and show money of $3.10.  Our third pick, War of Will, finished 3rd for show money of $1.30.

We missed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel. Superfecta went 4-1-8-5.

Bankroll takes another punch dropping to $42.12.

Stakes Saturday in Toronto Canada

 We make a journey, virtually, to the great country of Canada for our Stakes Saturday.

Woodbine Race 9 {Woodbine Mile~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~graded Stakes}

A highly talented field of eight will go to the gate in this annual grade one contest. It should be a fantastic race with lots of dollars flowing into the pools.

Past Performances utilized:  DRF Formulator.

This will be a very competitive race with any of these entrants having a chance to pull off the victory. There is plenty of speed to maintain a fast pace. Two millionaires are in the race, one of them a mare challenging the boys. Beyer Speed figures are very close. All have been well prepped with proper workout tabs. What a race this should be!!

#7 Value Proposition [GB] (Contreras / C. Brown) is certainly one of the favorites with three very good last out speed numbers and three speed workouts over Turf. He will be making her first start over the Woodbine course, but loves the surface and excels at the distance. This son of Dansili [GB], is 80% in the money from five career starts. He should track the pace and make his run in the stretch.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Starship Jubilee (Stein / K. Attard) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This seven year-old mare will challenge these lads coming with eighteen wins on her record. She has the tactical speed to feel these boys out and make an adjustment. A millionaire daughter of Indy Wind, she is 70% in the money from thirty-seven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#8 War of Will (R. Hernandez / M. Casse) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and four significant peaking workouts. This guy is another with tactical speed that should do him well with some of the speedsters in the race. Last year's Preakness winner, he does enjoy the Turf. A millionaire son of War Front, he is 50% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$1 SHOW.

#1 March to the Arch (Husbands / M. Casse) will be in the mix with the highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. He is perfect on the Woodbine course in his two efforts. This guy should get the pace to track and close into. A son of Arch, this lad is 52% in the money from twenty-three career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Value Proposition [GB]  ///  #4 Starship Jubilee,  #8 War of Will,  #1 March to the Arch.

20 CENT Superfecta ($2.00)

#7 Value Proposition [GB]  /  #4 Starship Jubilee  /  #8 War of Will,  #1 March to the Arch  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (9/13)

Downs at Albuquerque R9.  O.D. McDonald Stakes.  We failed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket capturing only one of the four required. Superfecta went 4-11-8-10.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Gunner's One, finished 5th.

Bankroll takes a hit again falling to $50.02.

Superfecta Sunday under the Spires

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a grand Turf mile under the Twin Spires.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A solid field of twelve will hit the Churchill green in this last on the card Turf battle.

There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are all fairly close giving the race a competitive feel. Our task is to knit together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#12 Oathkeeper (Geroux / Brisset) should be able to stay close to the pace seeking the victory. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three fierce workouts including two bullets. This lad is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#14 Purely Boy (Leparoux / Maker) is coming off more than a year layoff, but looks well prepped to challenge. He has put in three vigorous workouts. This guy loves the distance and the Churchill Turf course. He should put on a streaking close.

#2 Dujac (Landeros / Wilkes) appears to be ready to take another step forward with two decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and one solid workout. He his coming out of a longer route race and has the tactical speed to move with the developing pace.

#6 Zander Zone (Court / O'Connor) should contend with the highest last out speed number and a two race progression. He is 50% in the money at the distance and overall (30 career races). He should track and go.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#12 Oathkeeper  +  #14 Purely Boy  +  #2 Dujac  +  #6 Zander Zone.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R12.  Woodbine Mile--G1.  Our first pick, Deauville [IRE], finished 11th.  Our second pick, Tower of Texas, finished 8th.  Our third pick, World Approval, won (1st) for show money of $1.90.

Superfecta went 1-10-3-8.

Bankroll falters to $3.80. We will supplement with a Jefferson for today's racing.

Up North for Stakes Saturday

We look in on one of the great Turf courses in North America to watch the always exciting Woodbine Mile.

Woodbine Race 12 {Woodbine Mile~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of twelve will take to the lush Woodbine grass. There is enough speed to create an honest pace. Speed numbers are all fairly close creating an opportunity for any of the entrants to win. It should be the best race on Stakes Saturday.

#6 Deauville [IRE] (Spencer / O'Brien) has an edge with the fourth highest last out speed number in the Arlington Million at a much longer distance. The cut back should aid his efforts. A millionaire son of Galileo [IRE], this lad should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch willingly.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Tower of Texas (Da Silva / Attfield) will challenge with a couple of very good last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two very strong workouts. He loves the course and distance which should help his cause. A son of Street Sense, he should be part of the tracking crew.

$1 PLACE  /  #2 SHOW.

#1 World Approval (J. Velazquez / Casse) might be the horse to beat with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression and three stellar peaking workouts. He holds the highest speed number at this distance. A son of Northern Afleet, he should be forwardly placed maintaining a good position.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Mondialiste [IRE] (J. Ortiz  / O'Meara) should contend with  a couple of good last out speed numbers, the last one being at a longer route distance. He is the 2015 winner of this event. Another son of Galileo [IRE], with the proper pace he should be closing swiftly.

#12 Glenville Gardens (Contreras / S. Attard) looks to be in the hunt with a couple of good last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two top notch workouts. He is another that loves the course and distance. A son of Street Cry [IRE], he has the tactical speed which will suit this field well.

20 CENT Superfecta

#6 Deauville [IRE]  /  #2 Tower of Texas  /  #1 World Approval  /  #8 Mondialiste [IRE], #12 Glenville Gardens, ALL.

Furlong Friday Results

Arlington International R9.  Claiming.  Our pick, Mirabelle Magic, finished 7th.

Superfecta went 8-6-4-7.

Bankroll gets trimmed to $13.70.

 

Superfecta Sunday under the Twin Spires

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a nice sprint on the dirt under the Twin Spires.

Churchill Downs Race 4 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Beaten Claiming}

An intriguing field of nine will enter the gate in this mid-card race. There is some speed to develop and honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a competitive race. Our task is to cobble a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Chica Cherry Cola (B. Hernandez / Connelly) might have the edge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one superb bullet workout. This lady could close swiftly into a strong pace. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Greely's Striker (Mena / Thomas) will challenge  sharing the third highest last out speed number at a route race and putting in one solid workout. She loves the Churchill track which adds to her cause. This gal should be tracking and closing with fervor.

#2 Fancy Is My Name (Doyle / Jordan) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number. She also holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance with a good 62% in the money record at same. This lady is another expected to track and close well.

#1 National Girl (Court / Fugata) should be in the hunt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, her last one coming at a route race. She ships in from Ellis Park for her third career start having one of her two races. This gal should be forwardly placed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Chica Cherry Cola  +  #6 Greely's Striker  +  #2 Fancy Is My Name  +  #1 National Girl.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R12.  Woodbine Mile--G1. They took the show bet off the wagering menu which kind chewed a bit off our wagers. Our first pick, Tepin, won (1st) for win money of $2.90.  Our second pick, Tower of Texas, finished 2nd for place money of $5.30.  Our third pick, Mizzen Mast, finished 4th.

We hit our Exacta Wheel for a small amount of $10.95.

We also hit the 20 CENT Superfecta for a tidy sum of $41.20. Superfecta went 8-1-2-5.

Bankroll gets a nice boost to $183.94.

O' Canada Stakes Saturday

Looking over the Northern boarder to take a fantastic Turf mile for our Stakes Saturday.

Woodbine Race 12 {Woodbine Mile~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A field of eight will go to the gate in this annual contest. There is some speed to set honest fractions. Speed numbers are fairly close with three Euros coming in to take up the challenge. It should be the best race of the day as we edge even closer to the Breeder's Cup races.

#8 Tepin (Leparoux / Casse) is the lone girl taking on these boys. She is certainly the horse to beat as she tries to maintain her seven race winning streak. This daughter of Bernstein should sit right off the pace and gun it in the stretch. Coming into this race off a modest layoff after winning a prestigious Ascot race across the pond, she should be able to handle these guys. This esteemed lady holds the highest speed number at the distance and has put in four sensational peaking workouts in preparation. Not much value for a W/P/S wager. We will throw down an Exacta wheel with our selections.

$1 WIN

#1 Tower of Texas (DaSilva / R. Attfield) should challenge as he takes up a little bet closer tracking position. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and three powerful peaking workouts. This lad loves the Woodbine course like no other earning an 85% in the money record over it. A son of Street Sense, he will build up a serious kick heading down the long stretch.

$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#5 Full Mast (Rosario / Mott) appears to be ready for a big race with possibly the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and one sound workout. He will be coming into this with a brief freshening seeking to cash as he rounds into form. A son of Mizzen Mast, expect him to track the pace and strike in the stretch.

$1 SHOW.

#2 Mutakayyef [GB] (O'Neill / Haggas) is one of the Euro invaders seeking an upset. He has raced exceptionally well in Great Britain having a 100% in the money record from thirteen starts. He was in for the show last out at a longer route. This lad is a son of Sea the Stars [GB]. Look him to take up a tracking positon looking to explode in the stretch.

Exotic Plays

$1 Exacta Wheel:  #8 Tepin / #1 Tower of Texas, #5 Full Mast, #2 Mutakayyef [GB].

20 CENT Superfecta:  #8 Tepin  /  #1 Tower of Texas  /  #5 Full Mast, #2 Mutakayyef [GB]  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (9/11) Results

Kentucky Downs R9.  Dueling Grounds Derby.  We were very unsuccessful in hitting the 10 CENT Superfecta box wager, only capturing one of the four required for victory. Superfecta went 11-6-1-4.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Little Scotty, finished 9th.

Bankroll flops to $130.59.

 

Horse Racing Weekend Begins at Belmont

Our horse racing weekend begins at wonderful Belmont Park.  On this Thursday, we take a look at a pleasurable route race.

Belmont Park Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
A pleasant group of nine will take to the Belmont dirt in this afternoon feature.  There is enough forwardly placed types to keep a rollicking pace on.  With respect to speed figs, the field is relatively close. It should be an interesting race.

#2 Sinistra (J. Velazquez / Grunsmark) looks to carry his form forward in this clash with the second highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. He holds a very good in the money record of 87% at the distance. He could be forwardly placed ready to strike in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Escapefromreality (Castellano / Schettino) is in good form as well and should be able to challenge. He holds the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and two mighty bullet workouts. This lad can be expected to be the controlling speed of the race.
$1 SHOW.

#6 St. Moose (Rosario / Kenneally) is another in good form with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and three sound workouts. This guy should track the pace seeking to explode into the stretch. He loves the Belmont course.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#9 Transparent (I. Ortiz / McLaughlin) is coming off a long layoff not having raced since January at Meydan [UAE]. He shows some stellar speed figs and should present a pressing running style. This guy has put in three dynamite peaking workouts prepping for his return to Belmont.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Sinistra  /  #5 Escapefromreality  /  #6 St. Moose  /  #9 Transparent.



Last Superfecta Sunday (9/14) Results
Woodbine R11.  Woodbine Mile--G1.  We were off by two in cobbling our 20 CENT Superfecta box play. Superfecta went 2-5-8-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Kaigun, finished 2nd for show money of $4.40.
Bankroll slips a couple of bucks to $30.34.

Superfecta Sunday Up North

On this superb Superfecta Sunday we look at fantastic Turf Mile North of the Border.

Woodbine Race 11 {Woodbine Mile~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
A supreme group of eleven will take to the Canadian Turf in this annual contest.  Some of the best jockeys and trainers of both Canada and America will converge at this premium Toronto track to test each others charges against one another. There is plenty of speed which could make the pace sizzle thereby giving those coming from off the pace the advantage. The speed numbers are fairly close with quite a few still seeking to improve to that elusive triple digit speed fig. Our task is to net a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#11 Grand Arch (Moran / Lynch) has been in the money in all of his fifteen career races. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and three robust workouts. This land should be sitting just off the pace ready to explode into the stretch.

#5 Kaigun (Husbands / Casse) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar workouts.  He has a versatile running style which should fit well in this race and may get first strike at the top of the stretch. This lad has a perfect record over the Woodbine Turf in two starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Trade Storm [GB] (Spencer / Simcock) ships in from across the pond for this event.  In his last two efforts, both British stakes races, he finished second.  His last out was a longer route and appears to be coming into this race in fine form.  Watch him close dramatically in the stretch run.

#9 Jack Milton (Castellano / Pletcher) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. This lad holds the highest speed number at the distance. He should be tracking and closing vigorously.

20 CENT Superfecta Box (4.80)
Yes, Woodbine offers a 20 CENT minimum on all of its primo exotic wagers.

#11 Grand Arch  +  #5 Kaigun  +  #2 Trade Storm  +  #9 Jack Milton.



Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R8.  Sands Point--G2.  Our first pick, Sea Queen, finished 3rd for show money of $4.35.  Our second pick, Miss Besilu, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Ball Dancing, won (1st) for show money of $1.95.
Superfecta went 10-1-5-4.
Bankroll stumbles to $32.74.
 

Thursday Evening Six Furlong

We open up our horse racing weekend with a Thursday evening six furlong race.

Penn National Race 5 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good field of nine will make it to the gate for this closely matched dirt sprint.  A large contingent of forwardly placed racers promise to make a swift pace.

#1A Itsnottheright (Centeno / Ness) looks like the horse to beat with the highest last out speed number and a two race progression.  He also holds the second highest speed number at the distance.  Additionally, this guy is 100% in the money in an eight race career.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Cortado (Cora / Levine) is a worthy challenger with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number.  He also holds the highest speed number at the distance as well as the highest speed number at the Penn National track.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Believe It's True (Otero / Salvaggio) looks to be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one peaking workout.  This will be his first race over the Penn National track, but expect him to be forwardly placed.

#5 Grand MacHo (Rispoli / Sinnefia) could be in the mix with sharing the fourth highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and one solid workout.  He also shares the second highest speed number at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta
There is no 10 CENT Superfecta offered in this race.



Last Superfecta Sunday (9/16) Results
Woodbine R10.  Woodbine Mile--G1.  We only captured two of the four horses on our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.  Superfecta went 3-6-7-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Worthadd [IRE], finished 7th.
Bankroll tumbles to $40.76.

Superfecta Sunday at Woodbine

Nearing the end of summer, there is some awfully good racing in glorious Canada.  On this Superfecta Sunday we take a shot on an exceptional race at Woodbine.

Woodbine Race 10 {Woodbine Mile~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A field of nine veteran TURF Warriors (excepting one) will go to the lush Canadian grass.  The race stacks up as a battle between the forwardly placed and officianados of the mid-pack rally.  It will be one of the most exciting races of the year.  Let's try to fire off a winning 20 CENT (Oh, Canada) Superfecta box.

#7 Cityscape [GB] (Doyle / Charlton) is a well traveled multi-millionaire.  He is the class of the field with two super fine last out performances holding a two race progression. This Turf monster will be biding his time mid-pack ready to strike.

#3 Wise Dan (J. Velazquez / Loprestri) will challenge from a forwardly placed position.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race porgression, and two robust workouts.  He could glide through to victory.

#9 Worthadd [IRE] (Contreras / Prescott) is another Euro-invader that should do well in this race.  He performed strongly in his last race in Germany and has added a nice peaking workout since then.  This son of Dubawi [IRE] is a mile specialist with the top in the money percentage (84%) at the distance.  Expect him to run to the front in an effort to control the pace.  He is our Bronze horseshoe runner on this pleasant Superfecta Sunday.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Dance And Dance [IRE] could be the surprise in this one with a competitive last out performance at Newmarket in Great Britain.  He is another that relishes this distance and is working a three race progression coming into Canada.  With a good trip this mid-packer could find himself with a nice piece of the purse.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)
Woodbine does not offer the 10 CENT Superfecta.  Apparently they desire handicappers to have a bit more skin in the game.

#7 Cityscape [GB]  +  #3 Wise Dan  +  #9 Worthadd [IRE]  +  #2 Dance And Dance [IRE].



Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R9.  Garden City--G1.  Our first pick, Tannery [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $3.70.  Our second pick, Samitar [GB], won (1st) for place money of $1.35 and show money of $1.10.  Our third pick, Open Water, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 3-4-1-5.

Kentucky Downs R9.  Kentucky TURF Cup--G3.  Our first pick, Ioya Bigtime, won (1st) for win money of $6.40 and show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Rahystrada, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10.  Our third pick, Lake Drop, finished 5th (last).
Superfecta went 2-3-1-6.

Bankroll realizes a couple buck gain settling at $45.16.

Sunday Turf Mile Stakes Races

We close out our horse racing weekend with two top notch mile stakes races.  The Nobel Damsel at Belmont Park and the Woodbine Mile at Woodbine.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Nobel Damsel~G3~1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A talented group of eight gals go to the gate in this graded stakes race.  Quiet Meadow (Lezcano / C. Brown) should be able to pull off the victory as the favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and four robust, peaking workouts.  Scolara (J. Velazquez / Mott) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and two solid workouts.  Sweeter Still [IRE] (C. Velasquez / Trombetta) could be the surprise with the highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and four fearsome workouts.  C.S. Silk (Luzzi / Romans) should be able to grab a piece of the purse pie with a decent last out speed number, a five race progression, and two bullet workouts.  We will be budget conscience and play Belmont Park.

$1 SHOW:  #6 Scolara.
$1 SHOW:  #7 Sweeter Still [IRE].
10 CENT Superfecta:  #4 Quiet Meadow, #6 Scolara / #4, #6 / #2 C.S. Silk, #7 Sweeter Still [IRE] / #2, #7.

Woodbine Race 10 {Woodbine Mile~G1~1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great cast of thirteen runners assembles for what will be an extremely competitive race.  The sole Euro-invader, Famous Name [GB] (Smullen / Weld) looks favorable with a 100% in the money record over seven races at this mile distance.  He will be coming off a longer route race overseas for this one.  A nine time winner, he cannot be left out.  Famous Name [GB] will be challenged mightly in this top notch field.  Court Vision (Albarado / R. Dutrow) looks well prepped for this race with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and three high quality workouts.  He also shows the highest (three-way tie) speed number at the distance.  Victor's Cry (Nakatani / Harty) is another with the highest speed number at the distance.  He will be closing fast with the third highest last out speed number at a much longer route and four fierce, peaking workouts.  Grand Adventure (Husbands / Frostad) is the third with the highest speed number at the distance.  He also shows a decent last out speed number at a longer route, a fabulous set of three workouts, and the highest speed number at Woodbine.  Smokey Fire (Jones / Attard) will be the surprise moving from a seven furlong sprint to the mile.  He shows the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two distance strengthening workouts.  He could be in there for a piece of the purse.  The Usual Q.T. (V. Espinoza / Cassidy) is a perfect five for five at the distance which will undoubtedly make him the favorite.  He has posted a decent last out speed number at a longer route and two serious workouts.  The Woodbine Mile will be a very competitive and exciting race.  Let's play Woodbine very carefully.

$2 SHOW:  #12 Famous Name [GB].
$2 SHOW:  #4 Court Vision.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta is offered at Woodbine.


















Saturday's Results
Belmont R9.  Our first pick, Negligee, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Check the Label, won (1st) for $1.35 in place money and $1.05 in show money.  Our third pick, No Explaining [IRE], was scratched which also tossed our 10 CENT Superfecta play.  Superfecta went 1-7-2-3.
Bankroll slips to $7.00.