Stakes Saturday. Where the pools are rich, the crowds are large, and the horses are ready to prove their mettle. Today we examine a super Turf Sprint in warm and friendly Tampa, Florida.
Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 {Lightning City Stakes~5 furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A well situated field of twelve will hit the green in this Turf sprint. There is a plethora of speed in this race which should produce an furious pace. Speed numbers are relatively close making it any gals race. It should be an exhilarating event.
#7 Katie's Kiss (Gallardo / Fawkes) might have the edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three quality workouts. She is 85% in the money at this distance earning the third highest speed number at same. This gal also has the tactical speed to rate off the warp speed on the front end. A daughter of Kantharos, she should be ready to romp.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#11 Iroquois Girl (Gaffalione / Nicks) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four serious peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed looking for an opening among the speed demons. A daughter of Indian Charlie, she is 100% in the money at the distance from four tries.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#6 Joya Real (Ferrer / DeMasi) is sensational at this distance with a 100% in the money record from eight starts. She holds the third highest last out speed number. This gal has already notched a win over the Tampa Bay Downs grass. A daughter of Eddington she could gallop through this field if a fierce pace develops.
$1 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#3 Scatcapade (Morales / Clement) should be in the mix with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer sprint and two bullet workouts. She is another that relishes this distance having secured a 100% in the money record at it from five starts. This daughter of Scat Daddy should be close to the pace ready to launch into the stretch.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Katie's Kiss / #11 Iroquois Girl / #6 Joya Real / #3 Scatcapade.
Friday's Results
Aqueduct R1. Maiden Claiming. Our pick, Wild Image, was scratched.
Due to the scratch we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play. Superfecta went 3-2-5-4.
Bankroll remains the same at $2.66, but we will supplement with a Hamilton for today's race.
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Saturday, December 19, 2015
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Stakes Saturday at Santa Anita
On this first day of Summer we take a look at a superb race in the golden land of California.
Santa Anita Race 8 {Summer Oaks~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~fillies~Stakes}
A highly competitive group of eight fillies will make their start in this summer feature. There is enough speed to keep a sound pace. These gals are so tightly matched that any one of them could pull off the victory. This race could be a horseplayers delight.
#6 Front Range (Talamo / Baffert) might have a tiny edge by virtue of posting the only win at this distance among this exceptional group. She holds fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in four hearty peaking workouts during a brief respite. This daughter of Giant's Causeway should be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#3 Arethusa (Smith / Harty) should challenge sharing the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and putting in two robust workouts during thirty days rest. She should be charging hard with a decent pace. As a daughter of A.P. Indy, she should have no worries with the distance.
$2 SHOW.
#7 Fleet of Gold (A. Solis / Hollendorfer) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers, coming off a much longer route and putting in four significant peaking workouts. This daughter of Medaglia d'Oro should track the pace closely and impact the stretch run.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#5 La Mejor Fiesta (Desormeaux / Ward) could surprise with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and one rigorous workout. She is coming out of the Black Eyed Susan at Pimlico where the competition was just as keen. This daughter of Harlan's Holiday could be ready to score.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Front Range, #3 Arethusa / #6, #3 / #7 Fleet of Gold, #5 La Mejor Fiesta / #7, #5.
Friday's Resutls
Santa Anita R8. Maiden Special Weight. Our first pick, Chattering Gambler, won (1st) for show money of $3.20. Our second pick, Smart Journey, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 3-2-5-6.
Bankroll rises slightly to $23.84.
Santa Anita Race 8 {Summer Oaks~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~fillies~Stakes}
A highly competitive group of eight fillies will make their start in this summer feature. There is enough speed to keep a sound pace. These gals are so tightly matched that any one of them could pull off the victory. This race could be a horseplayers delight.
#6 Front Range (Talamo / Baffert) might have a tiny edge by virtue of posting the only win at this distance among this exceptional group. She holds fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in four hearty peaking workouts during a brief respite. This daughter of Giant's Causeway should be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#3 Arethusa (Smith / Harty) should challenge sharing the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and putting in two robust workouts during thirty days rest. She should be charging hard with a decent pace. As a daughter of A.P. Indy, she should have no worries with the distance.
$2 SHOW.
#7 Fleet of Gold (A. Solis / Hollendorfer) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers, coming off a much longer route and putting in four significant peaking workouts. This daughter of Medaglia d'Oro should track the pace closely and impact the stretch run.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#5 La Mejor Fiesta (Desormeaux / Ward) could surprise with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and one rigorous workout. She is coming out of the Black Eyed Susan at Pimlico where the competition was just as keen. This daughter of Harlan's Holiday could be ready to score.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Front Range, #3 Arethusa / #6, #3 / #7 Fleet of Gold, #5 La Mejor Fiesta / #7, #5.
Friday's Resutls
Santa Anita R8. Maiden Special Weight. Our first pick, Chattering Gambler, won (1st) for show money of $3.20. Our second pick, Smart Journey, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 3-2-5-6.
Bankroll rises slightly to $23.84.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
A Stakes Saturday Spiral
Spring time emerges with a focused view on the Turfway poly as we take in another Derby prep in Kentucky.
Turfway Park Race 11 {Spiral Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A grand group of twelve will face each other in this annual Derby prep on the polytrack.
There is enough speed in here to present an honest pace. The closers among the group should worry that the front running types may swipe this one from them. Only three have gone this distance before, but all have trained vigorously in anticipation of the stretch out. No matter the race at glorious Turfway, there is always a surprise. It should be a great race.
#4 Tamarando (R. Baze / Hollendorfer) should be the favorite with the highest last out speed number going this distance, a three race progression, and four endurance producing workouts. This son of Bertrando is a synthetic specialist and should relish the Turfway poly. He has a career 90% in the money record from ten starts. Definitely the one to beat.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#2 Asserting Bear (Rocco / Baker) is another who has gone this distance stroking a victory. He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. He could be the surprise in this race as he tracks the pace closely. One of many quality runners representing the progeny of Bear's Kid.
$2 SHOW.
#11 We Miss Artie (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will challenge with a couple of nice last out speed numbers and one solid workout. The son of Artie Schiller, he should be forwardly placed ready to strike heading into the stretch. This lad has prepped over synthetic and turf.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#5 Coastline (Elliott / Casse) is one to watch as he continues to improve. The son of Speightstown holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two extremely good workouts. He could find himself close to the pace and then swoop into battle going into the stretch.
#8 Solitary Ranger (Geroux / Catalano) should be in the mix as one of the front runners with the second highest last out sped number, a three race progression, and two superb workouts. This son of US Ranger has the potential to wire this field if left loose on the lead.
#9 Almost Famous (Borel / Byrne) could be the big surprise as a son of Unbridled's Song, of whose progeny love the journey over synthetic surfaces. He holds a solid speed number two starts back and has put in two hearty peaking workouts. This guy can be expected to be part of the speed on the front end.
10 CENT Superfecta
#4 Tamarando / #2 Asserting Bear / #11 We Miss Artie / #5 Coastline, #8 Solitary Ranger, #9 Almost Famous.
Friday's Results
Oaklawn Park R8. Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Jake Mo, won (1st) for show money of $3.80. Our second pick, Heliskier, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.
Superfecta went 4-5-8-3
Bankroll builds a bit to $9.99.
Turfway Park Race 11 {Spiral Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A grand group of twelve will face each other in this annual Derby prep on the polytrack.
There is enough speed in here to present an honest pace. The closers among the group should worry that the front running types may swipe this one from them. Only three have gone this distance before, but all have trained vigorously in anticipation of the stretch out. No matter the race at glorious Turfway, there is always a surprise. It should be a great race.
#4 Tamarando (R. Baze / Hollendorfer) should be the favorite with the highest last out speed number going this distance, a three race progression, and four endurance producing workouts. This son of Bertrando is a synthetic specialist and should relish the Turfway poly. He has a career 90% in the money record from ten starts. Definitely the one to beat.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#2 Asserting Bear (Rocco / Baker) is another who has gone this distance stroking a victory. He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. He could be the surprise in this race as he tracks the pace closely. One of many quality runners representing the progeny of Bear's Kid.
$2 SHOW.
#11 We Miss Artie (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will challenge with a couple of nice last out speed numbers and one solid workout. The son of Artie Schiller, he should be forwardly placed ready to strike heading into the stretch. This lad has prepped over synthetic and turf.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#5 Coastline (Elliott / Casse) is one to watch as he continues to improve. The son of Speightstown holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two extremely good workouts. He could find himself close to the pace and then swoop into battle going into the stretch.
#8 Solitary Ranger (Geroux / Catalano) should be in the mix as one of the front runners with the second highest last out sped number, a three race progression, and two superb workouts. This son of US Ranger has the potential to wire this field if left loose on the lead.
#9 Almost Famous (Borel / Byrne) could be the big surprise as a son of Unbridled's Song, of whose progeny love the journey over synthetic surfaces. He holds a solid speed number two starts back and has put in two hearty peaking workouts. This guy can be expected to be part of the speed on the front end.
10 CENT Superfecta
#4 Tamarando / #2 Asserting Bear / #11 We Miss Artie / #5 Coastline, #8 Solitary Ranger, #9 Almost Famous.
Friday's Results
Oaklawn Park R8. Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Jake Mo, won (1st) for show money of $3.80. Our second pick, Heliskier, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.
Superfecta went 4-5-8-3
Bankroll builds a bit to $9.99.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Friday at Aqueduct
Ahh, the beauty of the internet. From a West coast nibble, we surf to the East coast to try our handicapping hand. On this Friday we look at a highly competitive feature at the "Big A".
Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A very closely matched group of eight will step onto the course for this race. All of these gals can pop a good one and take the victory. There will be speed, pressers and trackers looking to cover the course well.
#4 EZ Passer (Alvarado / Englehart) might have a slight edge with the highest speed number at the distance. She holds the second highest last out speed number and one stout workout. This gal will battle on the front end with a marvelous 88% in the money record over nine races at this distance.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#3 Island School (I. Ortiz / McGaughey) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb peaking workouts. She should track the pace ready to move fluidly through the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#7 Sage d'Oro (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) should contend despite a long layoff. She last posted the highest last out speed number, was working on a five race progression, and has put in three strong workouts. Watch her to be forwardly placed.
$1 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#5 Ode to Sami (Castellano / Contessa) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two excellent workouts. If the pace heats up on the front end she could use her tracking capabilities to good effect.
10 CENT Superfecta
#4 EZ Passer / #3 Island School / #7 Sage d'Oro / #5 Ode to Sami.
Thursday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R2. Allowance Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Quaintly, won (1st) for show money of $3.00. Our second pick, Glowing Spirit [BRZ], finished 3rd for show money of $4.40.
Superfecta went 3-1-4-5.
Bankroll plows ahead to $15.16.
Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A very closely matched group of eight will step onto the course for this race. All of these gals can pop a good one and take the victory. There will be speed, pressers and trackers looking to cover the course well.
#4 EZ Passer (Alvarado / Englehart) might have a slight edge with the highest speed number at the distance. She holds the second highest last out speed number and one stout workout. This gal will battle on the front end with a marvelous 88% in the money record over nine races at this distance.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#3 Island School (I. Ortiz / McGaughey) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb peaking workouts. She should track the pace ready to move fluidly through the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#7 Sage d'Oro (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) should contend despite a long layoff. She last posted the highest last out speed number, was working on a five race progression, and has put in three strong workouts. Watch her to be forwardly placed.
$1 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#5 Ode to Sami (Castellano / Contessa) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two excellent workouts. If the pace heats up on the front end she could use her tracking capabilities to good effect.
10 CENT Superfecta
#4 EZ Passer / #3 Island School / #7 Sage d'Oro / #5 Ode to Sami.
Thursday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R2. Allowance Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Quaintly, won (1st) for show money of $3.00. Our second pick, Glowing Spirit [BRZ], finished 3rd for show money of $4.40.
Superfecta went 3-1-4-5.
Bankroll plows ahead to $15.16.
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