Stakes Saturday at Magnificent Keeneland

 We take in a fantastic Grade One Turf race at the place where the Breeders' Cup will be run.

Keeneland Race 10 {Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A modest field of eight will hit the Turf in this 1.25 million dollar race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This topline field will display plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling. Six millionaires make an appearance in the race. Three will attempt the Keeneland Turf for the first time. All have great in the money records over the Turf. It should be a great race on a fine day of racing.

#7 Lake Forest [GB] (C. Fallon / Haggas) is the lone Euro invader who has hit the board in two of his last three races. This guy should race close to the pace. He has faced some supreme competition across the pond. A millionaire son of No Nay Never, he is 55% in the money from twenty starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Zulu Kingdom [IRE] (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) has the tactical speed to adapt to whatever pace develops. He loves the Keeneland course. This guy comes in with the highest (tie) last out speed number and four super strong workouts. A millionaire son of Ten Sovereigns [IRE], he is 83% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Rhetorical (I. Ortiz / W. Walden) share the highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. He also has the tactical speed to stay the pace. This lad loves the Turf, distance, and course. A millionaire son of Not This Time, he is 72% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Mercante (Rispoli / Knippenberg) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. He is another that will track the pace closely. This guy has improved his speed figs in each of his last three starts. A millionaire son of Gun Runner, he is 57% in the money from twenty-one starts.

#5 Pass the Hat (Alvarado / W. Mott) has duplicated his last two speed figs. He comes to the race with two fine workouts. This horse loves the Turf and the distance. He is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Collected, he is 75% in the money from twelve starts.

#2 Brilliant Berti (B. Hernandez / DeVaux) excels at the distance. He will take up a tracking position and strike in the stretch. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. A millionaire son of Noble Mission [GB], he is 63% in the money from nineteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Lake Forest [GB]  ///  #9 Zulu Campaign,  #3 Rhetorical,  #4 Mercante,  #5 Pass the Hat,  #2 Brilliant Berti.

#9,  #3,  #4,  #5,  #2  ///  #7 Lake Forest [GB].

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

 

Stakes Saturday in Kentucky

 A great Stakes Saturday of racing across the country. We look in on a fantastic Turf race in Lexington, Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 10 {Coolmore Turf Mile~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

With one scratch, eleven will hit the grass in this Breeder's Cup win and your in race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is plenty of speed and close to the pace types to bring about a sizzling pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. It is an extremely competitive race with any of these entrants having a chance to win. Only three have raced over the Keeneland course. five millionaires make an appearance. Two will stretch out to this distance and one will drop to this distance for their first foray at a mile. It should be an exhilarating race.

#4 Diego Velazquez [IRE] (Dettori / A. O'Brien) is a Euro invader that comes in after winning his last two. This lad loves the Turf and the distance with strong win percentages at both. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A millionaire son of Frankel [GB], he holds a 54%-win rate from eleven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Program Trading [GB] (Prat / C. Brown) comes in from Saratoga and will try the mile distance for the first time. He holds a strong last out speed number and three sound workouts. This guy absolutely loves the TURF. Look for him to track the pace closely. A millionaire son of Lope de Vega [IRE], he is 87% in the money from eight starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Woodshauna {FR] (Gaffalione / Graffard) is another Euro invader stretching out after hitting the board in his last three. There should be enough pace for him to kick it home. All of his racing has been done in France. A son of Wooded [IRE], he is 100% in the money from eight starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Brilliant Bertie (J. Ortiz / DeVaux) last raced at Kentucky Downs having hit repeater figs in his last two. Coupled with two superb workouts he will challenge. He is the only horse in the field with a win over the Keeneland course. This guy is another that will track the pace closely. A millionaire son of Noble Mission [GB], he is 75% in the money from twelve starts.

#12 Jonquil [GB] (D. Davis / Balding) comes in from Great Britain with three progressively improving Time Form ratings. He has put in one easy workout over the Keeneland Turf. This lad will part of the crew tracking the pace closely seeking to get first jump heading into the stretch. Another son of Lope de Vega [IRE], he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#3 Howard Wolowitz (Jaramillo / D'Angelo) should be part of the pace scenario as he stretches out to the mile distance. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two exceptional workouts. This guy last raced a Kentucky Downs placing a nice second. A millionaire son of Munnings, he is 50% in the money from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Diego Velazquez [IRE]  ///  #8 Program Trading [GB],  #5 Woodshauna [FR],  #10 Brilliant Bertie,  #12 Jonquil [GB],  #3 Howard Wolowitz.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #5,  #10,  #12,  #3  ///  #4 Diego Velazquez [IRE].

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday plays!!!

 

A Wonderful Keeneland Stakes Saturday

 The Fall Keeneland meet has opened and we look in on a magnificent Grade One Turf contest at the historic track.

Keeneland Race 10 {Coolmore TURF Mile Stakes~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A highly talented group of nine will venture onto the Turf in this Breeder's Cup win and year in contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This fantastic field is equally matched. There are four millionaires in the field along with two that are on the cusp of milly status should they hit the board. Speed will be prominent and should produce a stellar pace. Speed numbers are very close. All have been well prepped for this race. It should be one of the best on the card.

#1 Master Of The Seas [IRE] (Doyle / Appleby) is the favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number. He comes in with a two-win streak and could get this one from a tracking position. He relishes the surface and distance. A son of Dubawi [IRE], he is 78% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Set Piece [GB] (Geroux / B. Cox) will close gallantly into a hot pace. He is another that loves the surface and distance. This guy holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and four superb workouts. A millionaire son of Dansilli [GB], he is 62% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Up to the Mark (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) comes in with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four sound workouts. This lad should track the pace. He loves the surface, distance, and course. Look for him to attempt to win three in a row. A millionaire son of Not This Time, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 English Bee (J. Velazquez / Motion) has improves speed figs in each of his last three races. He holds the highest speed number at the distance. A son of English Channel, he is 45% itm from thirty-three starts.

#9 Annapolis (Prat / Pletcher) will challenge with the third highest speed number at the distance and three strong workouts. A millionaire son of War Front, he is 83% in the money from twelve career starts.

#2 Indestructible [IRE] (Santana / Delgado) makes his first North American start with a couple of solid workouts. A son of Kodiac [GB], he is 44% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Master Of The Seas [IRE]  //  #4 Set Piece [GB],  #5 Up to the Mark,  #6 English Bee,  #9 Annapolis,  #2 Indestructible [IRE].

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4,  #5,  #6,  #9,  #2  //  #1 Master Of The Seas [IRE].

Best of luck to you in all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Nothing Better than a Keeneland Fall

 Fall is the best time of the year and magnificent Keeneland really brings it into focus.

 With a number of Breeder's Cup win and your in contests across the country we zero in on the Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes.

Keeneland Race 10 {Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

An exceptional field of eleven will take to the Turf in this Breeder's Cup qualifier. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sensational speed lining up for this tremendous race. Speed numbers are very close making it super competitive. There are six millionaires in this field. Only three have not run over the beautiful Keeneland course. Could be anyone's race. It should be the best race of the day.

#3 Order of Australia [IRE] (Soumillion / A. O'Brien) could be the big surprise as many of the wise guys are picking others. He comes out of a second place finish in a Group One over in France a month ago. This guy appears to be coming into form. He should be tracking a very fast pace ready to strike in the stretch. A millionaire son of Australia [IRE], he is 50% in the money from twenty career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Classic Causeway (Leparoux / McPeek) has run exceedingly well after switching to Turf following his third place finish in the Ohio Derby at Thistledown. He should show speed and is capable of carrying it forward coming off a longer route and putting in two solid peaking workouts. A millionaire son of Giant's Causeway, he is 81% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Ivar [BRZ] (Talamo / Lobo) will challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and one sound workout. He should track and close into a heated pace. This six year-old loves the surface, distance, and course. A millionaire son of Agnes Gold [JPN], he is 69% in the money from thirteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Santin (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) should contend sharing the highest last out speed number at a longer route and putting in four strong workouts in preparation. He should track the pace very closely and press forward into the stretch. A millionaire son of Distorted Humor, he is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Mason [GB] (Prat / C. Brown) has hit the board in all five of his runs at this distance. He should be forwardly placed. A millionaire son of Kingman [GB], he is 90% in the money from ten career starts.

#8 Annapolis (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) continues to show improvement winning a longer route in his last. He has the tactical speed for whatever pace develops. A son of War Front, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Order of Australia [IRE]  ///  #1 Classic Causeway,  #6 Ivar [BRZ],  #7 Santin,  #5 Masen [GB],  #8 Annapolis.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1, #6,  #7,  #5,  #8  ///  #3 Order of Australia [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Order of Australia [IRE]  +  #1 Classic Causeway  +  #6 Ivar [BRZ]  +  #7 Santin.

Best of luck to you in all your Keeneland wagers this Fall!!!