Superfecta Sunday in South Florida

 We take a look at a nice Maiden Claiming race mid-way on the Gulfstream card on this Superfecta Sunday.

Gulfstream Park Race 5 {5 Furlongs~Synthetic~3 year-old Up~Maiden Claiming}

A nice modest field of ten will take to the Tapeta in this mid-card Maiden Claimer.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of forwardly placed types to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close as all entrants have competed over the Tapeta surface. Four in the race will compete at this sprint distance for the first time. All have run over the Gulfstream Tapeta. It should be a good race to wager and watch.

#8 Freedom Street (M. Husbands / S.A. Joseph) is the deserved morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number at slightly longer distance. This lad could show some speed or back off and track the leaders. He finished fourth facing tougher competition in his last. A son of Mendelssohn, he is 25% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Time for Restraint (Perez / Danner) also competed at a 110 year longer distance in his last. This guy loves the Tapeta, distance, and Gulfstream track. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Timeline, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#3 Valid Sense (Nicholls / Sierra) hit the board in his last achieving the third highest last out speed number. This colt shows repeater speed figs in his last two. He does share the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Decisive Moment, he is 33% in the money from eighteen starts.

#9 Fly Commander (Jaramillo / Ochoa) comes to the race with the fourth highest last out speed number and two speedy workouts. He is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Higher Power, he is 46% in the money from fifteen starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 What It Tiz (Gonzalez / Snachez) holds the second highest last out speed number and two fine workouts. This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance. Yet another that should track the race closely. A son of Tiz the Law, he is 42% in the money from seven starts.

#2 Enzito (Gil / Barboza) is another that should track the pace closely. He earned a decent last out speed number and has put in three robust workouts in the last thirty days. This gelding should improve in his fourth start. A son of Finale, he is 33% in the money from three starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Freedom Street  +  #6 Time for Restraint  +  #3 Valid Sense  +  #9 Fly Commander.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#8 Freedom Street  /  #6 Time for Restraint,  #3 Valid Sense  /  #6,  #3,  #9 Fly Commander,  #7 What It Tiz,  #2 Enzito  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday plays!!!

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

Already into our Superfecta Sunday as we take a look at a tidy little sprint in beautiful Arcadia, California.

Santa Anita Park Race 6 (6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Claiming}

A solid field of seven will go to the gate in this mid-card feature. There is an abundance of speed which should produce a sizzling pace. Speed numbers are very close. It should be superbly competitive sprint event. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#1 Serbian Syclone (F. Perez / P. Miller) might have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. He is coming off a freshening and reports as a first time gelding. He should share leadership duties. This lad is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 My Secret Affair (Prat / Truman) should challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two sharp peaking workouts. He too should share the lead as they all sprint out of the gate.

#3 Oligarch (M. Garcia / Hollendorfer) could go off as the favorite with the third highest last out speed number at a route and three hearty peaking workouts. He should be forwardly placed seeking to thread through the front line.

#5 Oil (Espinoza / Sherman) should also show speed on the front end battling for position. He holds the best in the money record of 100% at this distance from six starts. He had an o.k. last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and has put in one good workout.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Serbian Syclone  +  #2 My Secret Affair  +  #3 Oligarch  +  #5 Oil.




Stakes Saturday Results
Tampa Bay Downs R8.  Florida Oaks--G3.  Our first pick, Ava's Kitten, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Baciami Piccola [GB], won (1st) for place money of $6.30 and show money of $8.20.
Superfecta went 13-1-6-14.
Bankroll gets a nice bump to $14.61.

The Last Superfecta Sunday of 2015

As we head into a New Year, we play our last Superfecta Sunday of the year. Today we take in a nice sprint race down in New Orleans.

Fair Grounds Race Course Race 7 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A solid group of eleven will take to the gate in this sprint claimer. There is plenty of speed to set about quick fractions. Speed numbers are relatively close which should make for a competitive event. Our task is to combine a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#9 Be Well (Bridgmohan / Cox) appears ready to make another move forward with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. He loves the Fair Grounds track and holds a good 77% in the money record at this distance. This lad is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#3 Wings Locked Up (C. Hernandez / Glyshaw) should challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers prior to a brief freshening. He will be coming down in distance from his last and has been in the money all three times at this distance he has raced. Expect him to be on the front end with others showing speed.

#10 I Call Shotgun (Torres / Pish) comes in from Lone Star after a modest layoff. He holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in two hearty workouts. This guy is 88% in the money from nine starts. He will be tracking the pace ready to make his assault coming into the stretch.

#6 McQ (Mena / Calhoun) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout. He holds the highest speed number at this distance and enjoys the Fair Grounds track. This guy should be forwardly placed and positioned well.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Be Well  +  #3 Wings Locked Up  +  #10 I Call Shotgun  +  #6 McQ.




Last Superfecta Sunday (12/20) Results
Tampa Bay Downs R8.  Allowance Optional Claiming.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket garnering three of four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 5-8-3-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, She's Lethal, faded to 7th.
Bankroll takes a hit and dips to $14.66.

Furlong Friday at Oaklawn Park

On the eve of some great Derby preps we take a look at a nice sprint over the Arkansas dirt.

Oaklawn Park Race 4 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Caliming}
A good crop of ten ladies will hit the dirt in this claiming event. There is enough speed to keep the pace honest. Speed figs look relatively comparable. It could come down to which gal gets the best trip as all have been lightly raced this year and have been prepped virtually the same. It should be a highly competitive sprint.

#5 Re Elected (Loveberry / Caldwell) could have the edge with the highest last out speed number and one dynamite workout. This gal loves the dirt and the Oaklawn track. She should track the pace closely and swoop into the stretch. This gal does have the highest speed number at the distance and a sound 50% in the money record at same.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Four Point Zero (Santana / Asmussen) will challenge with a decent first out speed number in a race in which she won. This gal has put in two speedy workouts including a bullet performance. She should be the speed of the field.

#6 Redlace and Pearls (Rocco / Autrey) should contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three good workouts. She comes into this race fresh off a brief layoff. This gal should be forwardly placed ready to score.

#9 Miss the Cue (L. Quinonez / Shumake) should be in the hunt with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and a four race progression. She is 77% in the money from nine career starts. This gal should be close to the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Re Elected  /  #2 Four Point Zero  /  #6 Redlace and Pearls  /  #9 Miss the Cue.



Thursday's Results
Santa Anita R6. Optional Claiming. Our pick, Unusual Fleet, finished 8th (last).
Superfecta went 1-3-5-2.
Bankroll crashes to $14.55.

Horse Racing Weekend to Start in Maryland

We start our horse racing weekend in Maryland peering at a speedy little sprint race.

Laurel Park Race 6 {5 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
A small, but quality field of six will make their start in this nifty sprint. There is plenty of speed signed in and it should be a fast pace. The speed figs for each of these lads are appear to be pretty close. It should be a grand race.

#3 Frontier Warrior (Acosta / Cartapena) is seeking five wins in a row and he might get it with the second highest last out speed number and a stellar record of 85% in the money record at the distance from seven starts.

#8 Rolling Yona (Serpa / Garcia) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one sound workout. He has the tactical speed to sit off the pace and dash into the stretch.

#4 Majestic Hussar (X. Perez / Campbell) should contend with a tremendous in the money record of 100% at the distance from three starts at same. He is coming off a tough performance in a six furlong sprint, last out. His prior outing stacks up nicely against these.
He is worthy of a show wager.
$2 SHOW.

Rest of the Field

#7 Sneaking Uponyou (McCarthy / Ness) should be in the mix based on holding the highest speed number at this distance.  #2 Take Down Two (Karamanos / Bailes) as the sole off the pace runner should also be considered. #1A In Trouble (Ritvo / A. Dutrow) may need a race after a longer layoff, but he holds a victory at this distance in his only start at it.

10 CENT Superfecta
Remember, Laurel offers a Ten Cent Superfecta, but your total wager has to add up to at least one dollar.

#3 Frontier Warrior, #8 Rolling Yona, #4 Majestic Hussar  /  #3, #8, #4  /  #3, #8, #4 / #7 Sneaking Upon You, #2 Take Down Two, #1A In Trouble.

The above reflects a $1.80 wager.



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/16) Results
Aqueduct R5.  Claiming.  We captured three of the four wagering interests required to score on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play.  Superfecta went 9-7-1-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Wind of Bosphorus, finished 3rd for show money of $1.55.
Bankroll tumbles to $2.64.
We will supplement with a Hamilton for our Horse racing weekend.

A Good Beginning At Belmont

To start off our horse racing weekend we look at a superb sprint at "Big Sandy".

Belmont Park Race 8 {6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A very speedy field of eight will take to the dirt.  All of these gals enjoy being forwardly placed and therefore a speed battle could ensue.  The speed numbers are closely in range of one another.  It could be quite a feature race.

#6 Frivolity (Castellano / A. Dutrow) will be going for her third straight victory after a brief freshening.  She holds the highest last out speed number at a longer sprint, a three race progression, and three powerful workouts.  She should be close enough to pounce on the leaders going into the stretch.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#8 Masasi (I. Ortiz / Donk) should challenge with her 90% in the money record from ten starts.  She holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in four solid peaking workouts.  This gal is the only one who has raced over the Belmont course in which she notched a victory.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Elena Strikes (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers in which she hit the board and two hearty workouts.  She should be tracking the pace closely and swoop into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#4 Lost in Success (C. Velasquez / Rodriguez) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number at a longer sprint, a two race progression, and two sound workouts.   This gal is 100% in the money from five starts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Frivolity  /  #8 Masasi  /  #5 Elena Strikes  /  #4 Lost in Success.



Last Superfecta Sunday (5/4)
Santa Anita R4.  Honeymoon Stakes--G2.  A scratch of one of the horses in the field upended our 10 CENT Superfecta play. It was scuttled.  Superfecta went 1-2-5-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Margo Machance [GB], finished 4th.
Bankroll dips to $19.19.

Oaklawn Route Friday

Today we take a peek at a dandy route race in Arkansas.


Oaklawn Park Race 7 {1 1/16 mile~4 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
A full bodied field of twelve will stride on the dirt in this feature route race.  There is enough speed in this one to keep the pace rolling.  The speed numbers are close enough to make this one highly contentious.


#8 For Greater Glory (Hill / Hobby) drops into this one off a grade two race where he secured the highest last out speed number. He is working a four race progression and has put in three successful workouts.  He should close down this field fast.
$2 SHOW.


#6 Serendip (Santana / Moquett) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two workman like workouts.  He should close into the pace swiftly.
$2 SHOW.


Other Wagering Interests


#4 Call Me Kelly (Court / Bonde) will be in the hunt near the front end.  He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has put in two solid workouts.  This lad holds the second highest speed number at the distance.


#9 Northern Lion (Arroyo / Casse) should be gunning for the board with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one strong workout.  He should be forwardly placed seeking to hold off all comers.


#5 Proceed Bee (Vazquez / Villafranco) is a wiley veteran that could find himself in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and one athletic workout.  He is versatile enough to press or track the pace.


10 CENT Superfecta


#8 For Greater Glory  /  #6 Serendip  /  #4 Call Me Kelly  /  #9 Northern Lion, #5 Proceed Bee.






Thursday's Results
Oaklawn Park R6.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Big Lute, was scratched.  Our second pick, Justa Runner, finished 3rd for show money of $3.00.
We dumped our 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the scratch.  Superfecta went 6-11-10-12.
Bankroll collects a buck rising to $9.99.