Saturday, July 10, 2010

Saturday Stakes Out East

It is Saturday Stakes day as we look at a fantastic Turf race at Belmont Park and a dirt sprint at Calder Race Course.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Man-O-War~G1~1 3/8 mile~inner Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
What a great group of eight Turf runners.  Gio Ponti (Dominguez / Clement) loves the Belmont Turf and should be able to pull off the victory.  He holds the highest overall speed number on the turf, has the highest (tie) last out speed number, and has put in two strong workouts.  Grand Courtier [GB] (Maragh / Ribaudo) looks ready to move forward with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts.  He also holds the highest speed number on the Belmont Turf.  Bearpath (Lenclud / Wilkes) could be the surprise sharing the highest last out speed number with the great Gio Ponti.  Bearpath is on a three race progression and has put in a superb three workouts.  Expansion (Castellano / Brown) looks solid with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts.  Let's play Belmont Park.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #8 Gio Ponti
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #6 Grand Courtier [GB]
$2 SHOW:  #2 Bear Path
10 CENT Superfecta:  #8 Gio Ponti / #6 Grand Courtier [GB] / #2 Bear Path, #4 Expansion / #2, #4.

Calder Race Course Race 11 {Princess Rooney~G1~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~filiies/mares~Stakes}
A tremendously competitive sprint race to handicap.  Thirteen will go to the gate barring any scratches.  Mother Ruth (Albarado / Baffert) holds a miniscule edge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four well-built workouts.  She also loves the Calder course.  Warbling (Leparoux / Kenneally) looks ready to challenge vigorously with four furious workouts and the highest speed number on Turf.  Hour Glass (Cohen / Pletcher) should also be ready for victory with the third highest last out speed number and four aggressive workouts.  First Passage (J. Bridgmohan / Wolfson) will be coming from the far outside post which she should overcome in this sprint.  She is 100% in the money at the distance and over the Calder course.  First Passage has also put in three solid workouts in anticipation of this contest.  Let's play Calder Race Course.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #5 Mother Ruth
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #9 Warbling
$2 SHOW:  #4 Hour Glass
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Mother Ruth / #9 Warbling / #4 Hour Glass / #13 First Passage.
















Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R7.  Our first pick, Lookn Even Finer, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Dreaming For Now, won (1st) for show money of $8.00.  No 10 CENT Superfecta offered at Presque Isle.
Hollywood Park R7.  Our first pick, Silver Heat, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Warren's Highroller, finished 7th (last).  Superfecta went 1-4-5-2.
Bankroll inches up to $19.70.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Horses Under Friday Night Lights

We will be under the lights looking at a couple of fine races; one at Presque Isle Downs and one late in the evening at Hollywood Park.

Presque Isle Downs Race 7 {6 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Allowance}
A nice field of eight will go to the gate for this sprint.  Lookn Even Finer (Speith / Amoss) looks the finest with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and a saavy, peaking four workout tab.  Dreaming for Now (L. Gonzalez / Bennett) may be the big surprise with the second highest last out speed number,  a four race progression, and two hardy workouts.  Beauty Is A Beast (Rodriguez / Girten) looks rady to run well with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sharp, focused workouts.  Attempt To Name (R. Allen / Helmbrecht) will also be in the hunt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two fiery workouts.  Let's play Presque Isle Downs.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #3 Lookn even Finer
$2 SHOW:  #1 Dreaming For Now
NO 10 CENT Superfecta is offered at Presque Isle Downs.

Hollywood Park Race 7 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~CA~Optional Claiming}
Another nice evening race with a field of seven.  Silver Heat (Talamo / Knapp) has a slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a five race progression, and two strong, peaking workouts.  Warren's Highroller will challenge also with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one nice workout.  Magic Launch (M. Garcia / Spawr) looks to improve with a longer turf route.  She has a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two athletic workouts.  Wood Art (Espinoza / Troeger) looks ready with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sinewy workouts.  Let's play Hollywood Park.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Silver Heat
$2 SHOW:  #7 Warren's Highroller
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Silver Heat / #7 Warren's Highroller / #5 Magic Launch / #2 Wood Art.
















Thursday's Results
Arlington Park R8.  Our first pick, Cannon's Call, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Seguro, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 1-8-9-2.
Presque Isle Downs R7.  Our first pick, Whistle Pig, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Heart of A King, finished 4th.  No 10 CENT Superfecta is offered at Presque Isle.
Bankroll dips to $19.40.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Arlington Park and Presque Isle

The horse racing weekend begins on an enjoyable Thursday at Arlington Park and Presque Isle Downs.

Arlington Park Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A nice mile Turf contest at beautiful Arlington Park.  A number of scratches reduces this field to seven.  Cannon's Call (Riggs / Stidham) looks much the best with a terriffic in the money (75%) record at the distance, the highest last out turf speed number, a four race progression, and two robust, peaking workouts.  He also loves the Arlington Park course.  Seguro (Sanchez / Williamson) will try to give him a run for his money with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic, peaking workouts.  Ruler of the Court (B. Meier / Poulos) will be looking to make an impact with a decent last out speed number, a four race progression, and one superb workout.  Alot of Honey (Karlsson / Dorris) looks well prepped with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and two well run, peaking workouts.  Let's Play Arlington Park.

$2 WIN:  #2 Cannon's Call
$2 SHOW:  #10 Seguro
10 CENT Superfecta:  #2 Cannon's Call / #10 Seguro / #9 Ruler of the Court, #5 Alot of Honey / #9, #5.

Presque Isle Race 7 {5 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~Allowance}
Quite a nice field of eight will line up for this one.  Whistle Pig (Beckner / Carter) holds a very slight edge with a 100% in the money record over the distance, the third highest last out speed number, and a quality workout.  Ahvee's Destiny (Vega / Rice) will attempt to hold off the closing challenge of Whistle Pig.  With the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one bullet workout, Ahvee's Destiny will try to wire the field.  Heart of A King (Pino / Pino) will be forwardly placed, ready to pounce with the fourth highest last out speed number, and two royal workouts.  Mr. Windjammer (Suarez / Buckley) will also be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one fluid workout.  Let's play Presque Isle Downs.

$2 SHOW:  #4 Whistle Pig
$2 SHOW:  #8 Heart of A King
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered at Presque Isle.
















Last Sunday's (7/4) Results
Belmont R9.  Our first pick, Fanny Freud, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Bonnie Blue Flag, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.  NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered in a small field.
Churchill R10.  Our first pick, Tizdejavu, won (1st) for win money of $10.20 and show money of $3.60.  Our second pick, Tybalt, was scratched.  Superfecta went 4-7-9-8.
Bankroll jumps to $25.50.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

July Fourth Fireworks and Stakes Races

On our Nation's birthday we look at a couple of traditional stakes races at two of our countries older and traditional race tracks, Belmont Park and Churchill Downs.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Prioress~G1~6 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A small field of five respectable fillies will go to the gate.  Fanny Freud (Gomez / Terranova) has a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number coming off a route, 100% in the money at the distance, and four strong, peaking workouts.  Bonnie Blue Flag (M. Garcia / Baffert) is coming off a longer sprint with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superb workouts.  Champagne d'Oro (Mena / Guillot) will share speed duties with Stormandaprayer (Maragh / Toner).  Champagne d'Oro shows the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two fluid, peaking workouts.  Let's play Belmont Park.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Fanny Freud
$2 SHOW:  #1 Bonnie Blue Flag
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered due to small field.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Firecracker~G2~1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
This race has a full field of fourteen.  There is so much to like about each one of the entrants.  The Firecracker appears to be the most competitive of the summer.  Tizdejavu (Castanon / Fox) looks to be the speedster to beat with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and a superlative bullet workout.  Tybalt (Nakatani / Stidham) looks very ready with the highest last out speed number, also a four race progression, and two athletic workouts.  Euroears (Theriot / Calhoun) could do well if he breaks well from an outside post.  He is coming off a longer route distance, has the highest speed number at the distance, albeit on dirt, and two sinewy workouts.  Mine That Bird (Borel / Lukas) has to be considered despite this being his first start on grass.  last year's ('09) Kentucky Derby winner has the highest overall speed number of the group and has worked feverishly in advance of his 2010 debut.  Mine That Bird has posted the best workout tab with three of four workouts being bullets.  He is ready and may surprise.  Another with a solid chance is Skipadate (Solis / Romans) with two decent last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and three robust, peaking workouts.  Let's have a blast with the Firecracker at Churchill Downs.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #4 Tizdejavu
$2 SHOW:  #6 Tybalt
10 CENT Superfecta:  #4 Tizdejavu / #6 Tybalt / #11 Euroears / #2 Mine That Bird, #12 Skipadate.
















Saturday's Results
Monmouth R10.  Our first pick, Chinchon [IRE], won (1st) for show money of $3.40.  Our second pick, Winchester, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.  Superfecta went 8-7-5-4.
Bankroll edges up to $15.50.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

The United Nations at Monmouth Park

Another Wonderful Stakes Saturday as we look at the United Nations at Monmouth Park.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {United Nations~G1~1 3/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
This will have an extremely exciting and supremely competitive field of nine.  Equal parts of speed, forwardly placed and closers will race making it a fabulous race to watch.  One could make a case for any in here to pull off the victory.  Cinchon [IRE] (Gomez / Laffon) could be the surprise winner.  He raced well in his only North American start against the great Gio Ponte at Belmont last year.  He has also raced well in France.  He will be forwardly placed and ready to pounce in the stretch.  Winchester (C. Velasquez / Clement) looks fine tuned for a potential victory with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a 100% in the money record at the distance, a two race progression, and one strong work out.  Telling (Coa / Hobby) has raced successfully at longer distances.  He looks ready coming off a longer Turf route, a two race progression, and three teriffic, peaking workouts.  Take the Points (Prado / Pletcher) will be in the mix at the finish with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  Jeune-Turc [BRZ] (Lezcano / Lobo) may be the unknown quantity in the race making his first start in the USA.  He has raced at longer Turf routes and according to the DRF notes has finished fast.  Jeune-Turc [BRZ] has also put in three very athletic workouts.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 SHOW:  #8 Chinchon [IRE]
$2 SHOW:  #5 Winchester
10 CENT Superfecta:  #8 Chincon [IRE] / #5 Winchester / #1 Telling / #7 Take the Points, #6 Jeune-Turc [BRZ]
















Friday's Results
Monmouth R10.  Our first pick, Easy Ashley, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Wardelle, finished 3rd for show money of $3.60.  Superfecta went 8-6-7 / 4,5 (dead heat).
Hollywood R7.  Our first pick, Dotsy Jean, won (1st) for show money of $2.20.  Our second pick, Porto Marmay [IRE], finished 3rd for show money $2.40.  Superfecta went 7-3-4-5.
Bankroll edges up to $13.50.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Coast to Coast Turf

Today we look at a couple of excellent Turf sprints; one at Monmouth Park and another at Hollywood Park.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {5 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A great field of eight with four looking to get in the race as also eligibles.  Easy Ashley (Trujillo / Ward) might get it done this time with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two good workouts.  Wardelle (Serpa / Garroll) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two peaking workouts.  Purrfect Bluff (Marquez / Farro) looks ready with the second highest last out speed number and the highest overall speed number.  She'sa Tough Tiger (Coa / Hills) will be coming back after more than a year lay-off.  She has put in a solid, peaking workout tab in preparation for her come back.  Two AE's (Also Eligibles) who will figure prominently in this race if they are drawn in.  Buzzbee (Rose / Wilson) has gone 100% in the money at this distance (2 for 2) and has put in a robust workout.  Naseeb (Rose / Capuano) is also 100% in the money at the distance (3 for 3) and is on a five race progression.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 SHOW:  #1 Easy Ashley
$2 SHOW:  #7 Wardelle
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Easy Ashley / #7 Wardelle / #6 Purrfect Bluff / #5 She'sa Tough Tiger, (AE: #12 Buzzbee, #9 Naseeb).

Hollywood Park Race 7 {Culver City~6 furlongs~Turf~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
An extremely well prepared group of seven will go to the gate in this Turf sprint.  Dotsy Jean (Rosario / Jones) may have a very slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four fierce workouts.  Porto Marmay [IRE] (Flores / Canani) shares the second highest last out speed number, has a two race progression, and  four tremendous, peaking workouts.  Minute Limit [IRE] (Espinoza / Sadler) looks tough with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  Any one of these three gals may find their way to the winners circle.  Two others will compete for the balance of the purse.  Bonifacio (Talamo / Dollase) will be near the front end with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five serious, peaking workouts.  Expensive Art [IRE] (M. Garcia / Cassidy) will probably be on the lead and may hold on long enough to get a piece of the pie.  She has put in a significantly solid workout tab with four peaking workouts.  Let's play Hollywood Park.

$2 SHOW:  #7 Dotsy Jean
$2 SHOW:  #4 Porto Marmay [IRE]
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Dotsy Jean / #4 Porto Marmay / #3 Minute Limit / #1 Bonifacio, #2 Expensive Art [IRE].

















Thursday's Results
Churchill R8.  Our first pick, Grand Reality [ARG], finished 8th.  Our second pick, Sporty, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.  Superfecta went 5-8-4-6.
Woodbine R8.  Our first pick, Southdale, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Sligovitz, finished 7th.  No 10 CENT Superfecta Offered at Woodbine.
Bankroll slips to $13.40.

 

Thursday, July 1, 2010

From Canada to Kentucky

Today, Thursday, the first day of a new Month, we look at an exciting stakes race at Woodbine and an allowance race at Churchill Downs.

Woodbine Race 8 {Dominion Day Handicap~G3~1 1/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A quality field of nine line up for this race.  Southdale (Wilson / Black) appears to be the best prepared to take this one with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong, peaking workouts. Sligovitz (Jones / Attfield) can be expected to give chase with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, three hardy workouts.  Running Stag (Da Silva / Attard) will also be gunning for the victory as they turn into the stretch with the second highest speed number, a three race progression, and two healthy, peaking workouts.  Hold Me Back (Desormeaux / Mott) can be expected to be in the hunt with the highest (tie) speed number at the distance and a vigorous four workout tab.  Eagle Poise (Contreras / Mott) will also be looking for a piece of the purse pie.  He sports a couple of decent last out speed numbers and an aggressive, peaking three workout set.  Let's play Woodbine.

$2 SHOW:  #2 Southdale
$2 SHOW:  #9 Sligovitz
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered at Woodbine.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old~Allowance}
A nice field of ten will go to the gate for this contest.  Grand Reality [ARG] (Hernandez / McPeek) looks ready to take a step up with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts.  Sporty (Borel / Nafzger) looks solid with the highest last out speed number, the second highest speed number at the distance, and four hearty workouts.  Pleasant Prince (Leparoux / Ward) in his first start since a dissappointing run in the Preakness, looks ready to run well with three decent workouts.  Trippo (Lanerie / Howard) could be the surprise with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and the best, peaking workout of the group.  Let's play Churchill.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Grand Reality [ARG]
$2 SHOW:  #5 Sporty
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Grand Reality / #5 Sporty / #1 Pleasant Prince / #8 Trippo.


  















Last Sunday's (6/27) Results
Monmouth R11.  Our first pick, Raiders Fan, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.  Our second pick, Beautiful Life, finished 8th (last).  Superfecta went 8-1-2-5.
Woodbine R8.  Our first pick, Get Stormy, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Society's Chairman, finished 5th.
No 10 CENT Superfecta is offered at Woodbine.
Bankroll tumbles to $15.50.