Friday, August 13, 2010

A Saratoga Friday

Today we give a look at the Hall of Fame Stakes at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 7 {Hall of Fame~G2~1 1/8 mile~inner-Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
A high quality field of six will run notwithstanding any stormy skies that may arise.  Interactif (Castellano / Pletcher) looks head and hooves above the rest.  He is 100% in the money on the Turf over five races, shows the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two athletic workouts.  Interactif will be the one to beat.  Nordic Truce (Leparoux / Clement) looks solid for this race with the third highest last out speed number and three smashing workouts.  Paris Vegas (Gomez / Chappet) could be the surprise in his first North American start.  He put in a solid second place performance in his last which was a longer route.  Let's play Saratoga.

$2 WIN:  #1 Interactif.
$2 SHOW:  #6 Nordic Truce.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered in this race due to the small field size.
















Thursday's Results
Saratoga R5.  Our first pick, Star of New York, finished 3rd for show money of $1.30.  Our second pick, Numb Lips, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Henceforth, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 10-8-9-4.
Hoosier Park R3.  Our first pick, Running Bride, finished 2nd.  Our second pick, Cheer For Me Girls, finished 1st for $2.60 in show money.
Bankroll dips to $6.69.
 

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Hot Summer at Saratoga and Hoosier Park

Rejoice it's Thursday, the start of the horse racing weekend.  Today we look at a sprint at both Saratoga and Hoosier Park.

Saratoga Race 5 {7 furlongs~3 year old Up~Starters Allowance}
A nice field of ten horses will run in this starter allowance.  Star of New York (Castellano / Galluscio) looks to have a slight edge with the highest speed number at the distance, the third highest last out speed number and two solid, peaking workouts.  Numb Lips (Coa / Fawkes) will seek to challenge coming off a route with the fourth highest (tie) speed number and two well-built, peaking workouts.  Henceforth (Albarado / Stewart) will be motoring on the front end seeking a victory.  He is coming off a route with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts.  Good Karma (J. Velasquez / Martin) will be closing well with a decent last out speed number coming off a route and two athletic workouts.  Let's play Saratoga.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #9 Star of New York.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #2 Numb Lips.
$2 SHOW:  #5 Henceforth.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #9 Star of New York / #2 Numb Lips / #5 Henceforth / #4 Good Karma.

Hoosier Park Race 3 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~IN~Allowance}
Another nice sprint contest with eight that will go to the gate.  Running Bride (Prescott / Kenneally) has the edge with the second highest last out speed number, a decent last out effort in a route race, and one good workout.  Joann's Juno (Stokes / Rone) shows a decent last out speed number over a route and the third highest (tie) speed number at the distance.  Cheer For Me Girls (Gongalzes / Leonard) looks ready to challenge also with the third highest speed number at the distance, coming off a route, and two hearty, peaking workouts.  Two that will have a say in the outcome of this race.  Ms. Red Hawk (J. Lopez / Lauer) has the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stout, peaking workouts.  My Isabell (Zunica / Brothers) has the third highest last out speed number and a two race progression. Let's play Hoosier Park.

$2 WIN:  #6 Running Bride.
$2 SHOW:  #8 Cheer For Me Girls.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Running Bride / #8 Cheer For Me Girls, #7 Joann's Juno / #8, #7 / #1 Ms. Red Hawk, #3 My Isabell.


















Last Sunday's (8/8) Results
Monmouth R9.  Our first pick, Gentleman Jackson, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Stormin Bud, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 1-4-2-9.
Bankroll falls to lowest level in months to $3.09.  We will supplement our play for the day with an additional $10.00.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Finishing out by the Jersey Shore

Sunday. The last day of the horse racing weekend.  Today we finish out the weekend by the Jersey shore at Monmouth Park.

Monmouth Park Race 9 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A very nice field of twelve will battle in this Turf sprint.  Gentleman Jackson (Trujillo / Rivelli) seem to have a slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a five race progression, and two well-built, peaking workouts.  Stormin Bud (Castro / Fawkes) will be in the hunt also with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout.  Platte River (Albarado / Carlisle) is well rested and ready with two decent last out speed numbers, a five race progression, and one nice workout.  Sunshineintherain (Carmouche / Whylie) looks to grab a piece of the purse with the highest speed number at the distance and one good workout.  Close To The Edge (Marquez / Trombetta) should be in the mix with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #5 Gentleman Jackson.
$2 SHOW:  #9 Stormin Bud.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Gentleman Jackson / #9 Stormin Bud / #7 Platte River / #2 Sunshineintherain, #1 Close To The Edge.
















Saturday's Results
Saratoga R9.  Our first pick, Ash Zee, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Belle Of The Hall, finished 3rd for show money of $2.50.  Our third pick, Pica Slew, finished 8th.  Superfecta went 3-4-7-6,8.
Saratoga R10.  Our first pick, Quality Road, finished 2nd.  Our second pick, Musket Man, finished 3rd for show money of $2.50.  There was NO Superfecta for this race.
Bankroll declines to $9.29.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Saratoga is for Summer Stakes

Today we look at two very fine Grade One stakes races at wonderful Saratoga.  To paraphrase Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, "Let's play two at Saratoga".

Saratoga Race 9 {Test~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A field of nine high quality fillies will make the start in this race.  Ash Zee (Maragh / Asmussen) holds a slight edge with two wins for two races at the distance, the third highest last out speed number, and three splendid, peaking workouts.  This gal is sitting on a big race.  Belle Of The Hall (Dominguez / Albertrani) looks ready to run well with the fourth highest last out speed number, three wins for her three race career, and four terrific workouts.  Pica Slew (M. Cruz / Hushion) looks solid with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two decent workouts.  She will provide a pressing attack and could pull off the victory.  Bonnie Blue Flag (J. Velazquez / Baffert) should figure prominently with the highest speed number at the distance and four athletic workouts.  Let's play sensational Saratoga.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #8 Ash Zee
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #7 Belle Of The Hall
$2 SHOW:  #1 Pica Slew
10 CENT Superfecta:  #8 Ash Zee / #7 Belle Of The Hall / #1 Pica Slew, #4 Bonnie Blue Flag / #1, #4.

Saratoga Race 10 {Whitney~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
Six of the finest horses racing today line up for this annual stakes race.  Quality Road (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) has trained furiously for this one.  He should win with the highest speed number at the distance, the highest last out speed number, and four of the best workouts put in of this group.  Haynesfield (Dominguez / Asmussen) is revved for a strong performance with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four supreme, peaking workouts.  Musket Man (Maragh / Ryan) can be expected to deliver his usual in the money performance.  With the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two fabulous workouts, he will be in the hunt.  Blame (Gomez / Stall) will be a big factor in the race as well with the second highest speed number at the distance and four well-built, peaking workouts.  In such a top grade field, it is difficult to handicap who else, besides Quality Road, will land in the money.  There is no superfecta offered in this race, so choose we must.  Let's play this great race at Saratoga.

$2 WIN:  #3 Quality Road.
$2 SHOW:  #6 Musket Man.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered.
















Friday's Results
Calder R9.  Our first pick, Gator Brew, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Omega Girl, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60.  Superfecta went 6-4-7-3.
Del Mar R7.  Our first pick, Final Mesa, finished 6th.  Our second pick, A Z Warrior, finished 2nd for show money of $3.80.  Superfecta went 7-3-4-1.
Bankroll slips a bit to $14.29.

Friday, August 6, 2010

From the Atlantic to the Pacific

Thank goodness it is Friday.  Today we look at a couple of sprints. One at Calder and another at Del Mar.

Calder Race 9 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A nice group of eight gals line up for this allowance feature.  Gator Brew (M. Cruz / White) seems to have a slight edge coming off a route and putting in four superb, peaking workouts.  Omega Girl (Perez / Mareina) will challenge with the highest speed number at the distance and three strong workouts.  Also challenging will be Trippindownthehiway (Santiago / Dwoskin) with the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout.  In the mix will be Kairos (Jurado / Ritvo) coming off a mile route with the third highest last out speed number.  In the hunt for a piece of the purse pie will be Seattle Zip (Olivero / Gioffi) with the second highest surface speed number and one bullet workout.  Let's play Calder.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Gator Brew.
$2 SHOW:  #7 Omega Girl.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Gator Brew / #7 Omega Girl / #1A Trippindowndahiway / #6 Kairos, #2 Seattle.

Del Mar Race 7 {Sorrento~G3~6 1/2 furlongs~2 year old~Stakes}
A great group of seven fillies go to the gate for this annual race.  It will be a very close race as all are equally matched.  Final Mesa (Rosario / Ward) will be going for her fourth straight win with the highest speed number over a synthetic track and three robust workouts.  A Z Warrior (M. Garcia / Baffert) looks like she could pull off the victory with a very nice win in her debut and two athletic workouts.  Izshelegal (Espinoza / Knight) looks good with the fourth highest overall speed number and two stout workouts.  Dawnie Macho (Talamo / Sadler) will be attempting to grab her third win in a row with the third highest last out speed number and two hardy workouts.  Belleofthebridle (Flores / Solis) looks ready to run a good race with a 100% in the money record on the synthetic surface and two hearty workouts.  Let's play Del Mar.

$2 SHOW:  #6 Final Mesa
$2 SHOW:  #3 A Z Warrior
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Final Mesa, #3 A Z Warrior / #6, #3 / #8 Dawnie Macho / #4 Izshelegal, #5 Belleofthebridle.
















Friday's Results
Arlington Park Race 8.  Our first pick, Jetlaunchs Heart, finished 7th (last).  Our second pick, My Man Moran, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 3-9-6-2.
Del Mar Race 7.  Our first pick, Bradium, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Mallinson Road [NZ], finished 7th.  Superfecta went 6-3-4-2.
Bankroll gets slammed and falls to $16.29.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Turf Sprint Day

Thursday starts our horse racing weekend.  Today we look at a couple of five furlong Turf sprints at Arlington Park and Del Mar.

Arlington Park Race 8 {5 furlong~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
Two have already scratched from this nice Turf sprint reducing the field to seven.  Jetlaunchs Heart (Perez / Terrien) may be the big surprise with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one bullet workout.  My Man Moran (Geroux / Quinn) coming off a short layoff looks strong enough to challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one swift workout.  Skiff's Argument (Diego / McMullen) looks to be in the hunt with the fourth highest last out speed number in his only career race.  He has put in  a good workout and can be expected to show improvement in this, his second race.  Captain Jack (Razo / Granitz) will also challenge in his first grass effort.  With the second highest overall speed number and three agressive, peaking workouts, he can be expected to close well in the stretch.  Saint Leon (Baird / Boyce) shows the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts.  Apache Sunrise (Hamilton / Von Hemel) should make a fresh challenge coming off an extended layoff with two solid last out speed numbers and three tremendous, peaking workouts.  He should do well on the front end.  Let's play Arlington Park.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #4 Jetlaunchs Heart.
$2 SHOW:  #2 My Man Moran.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #4 Jetlaunchs Heart / #2 My Man Moran / #9 Skiff's Argument / #6 Captain Jack, #1 Apache Sunrise.

Del Mar Race 7 {5 furlong~Turf~3 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
An extremely competitive field of eight go to the gate.  Bradium (Rosario / Glatt) holds a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three robust, peaking workouts.  Mallinson Road [NZ] (Talamo / Hollendorfer) looks to improve with his second USA start with a decent last out speed number and four athletic, peaking workouts.  Winter Camp (Pedroza / Miller) looks to improve with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two swift, peaking workouts.  Grace Upon Grace (Santiago / Solis) can be expected to challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two sinewy, peaking workouts.  Quick Enough (Flores / Mitchell) could pull off the victory, but he is wheeling back to the track after only eleven days rest.  He holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and is 100% in the money over five races on the Turf.  Let's give Del Mar our best shot.

$2 SHOW:  #8 Bradium.
#2 SHOW:  #5 Mallinson Road [NZ].
10 CENT Superfecta:  #8 Bradium / #5 Mallinson Road [NZ] / #3 Winter Camp / #2 Grace Upon Grace, #6 Quick Enough.


















Last Sunday's (8/1) Results
Monmouh R12.  Our first pick, Lookin At Lucky, won (1st) for win money of $4.40 and show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Super Saver finished 4th.  Our third pick, First Dude, finished 3rd for show money of $3.00.  Superfecta went 1-8-4-6.
Bankroll rises slightly to $26.69.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

To Monmouth for Summer Stakes

The horse racing weekend comes to a close with some of the finest 3 year olds lining up for the Haskell at beautiful Monmouth Park.

Monmouth Park Race 12 {Haskell~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
An exceptionally strong, equally talented field of eight will go to the gate for this annual race.  There doesn't appear to be a lot of speed in this race.  Consequently, it will be settle on pace and who gets the jump on the turn heading into the stretch.  Lookin At Lucky (M. Garcia / Baffert) appears to rested and well prepped with five sensational, peaking workouts.  He has the second highest speed number last out and sports a three race progression.  Super Saver (Borel / Pletcher) appears to be ready and will probably be motoring on the front end.  He has put in a firey four workout tab in preparation for this race.  First Dude (Dominguez / Romans) may share the front end duties with a solid speed number at the distance he seems to be developing as a specialist at.  He has also put in an exceptional four workout tab.  Afleet Again (Bravo / Reid) looks sharp with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sturdy, peaking workouts.  Trappe Shot (A. Garcia / McLaughlin) is the buzz horse with the highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at Monmouth, and two strong workouts.  Let's play this fabulous summer stakes race at Monmouth Park.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #1 Lookin At Lucky.
$2 SHOW:  #6 Super Saver.
$2 SHOW:  #4 First Dude.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Lookin At Lucky / #6 Super Saver, #4 First Dude / #2 Afleet Again, #8 Trappe Shot, #6, #4 / #2, #8, #6, #4.

















Saturday's Results
Saratoga R10.  Our first pick, A Little Warm, won (1st) for win money of $5.20 and show money of $1.90.  Our second pick, Fly Down, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Steinbeck [IRE] finished 6th.  Superfecta went 5-6-2-8.
Bankroll has a slight rise to $26.09.