Saturday, December 11, 2010

Hollywood Baby!

Saturday Stakes day brings us the Hollywood Starlet, a grade one race for two year old fillies.

Hollywood Race 9 {Hollywood Starlet~G1~1 1/16~2 year old~fillies}
A beautiful group of eight fillies are expected to make the start in this annual affair.  Tell A Kelly (Rosario / Sadler) has a very minor edge having already gone two turns successfully.  She holds the highest speed number at the distance and had put in three smashing workouts.  Turbulent Descent (Flores / Puype) is expected to be the favorite with two glorious victories under her saddle.  She will be making her first race around two turns, has the second highest last out speed number, and two robust workouts.  May Day Rose (Bejarano / Baffert) will be part of the speed with second highest (tie) speed number at the distance, the third highest last out speed number, and four spectacular workouts.  She should hold on for a piece of the purse.  Big Tiz (Valenzuela / Glatt) shares the second highest speed number at the distance and three superb, peaking workouts.  Let's play Hollywood Park.

$2 SHOW:  #8 Tell A Kelly.
$2 SHOW:  #3 May Day Rose.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #8 Tell A Kelly / #5 Turbulent Descent, #3 May Day Rose / #5, #3, #6 Big Tiz / #5, #3, #6.
















Friday's Results
Fair Grounds R8.  Our first pick, Success Success, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Homerun Berti, finished 3rd for show money of $1.20.  The small field precluded a 10 CENT Superfecta play.
Bankroll dips to $8.40.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Friday at Fair Grounds

Another splendid Friday for horse racing.  Today we look at a sprint at Fair Grounds Race Course.

Fair Grounds Race 8 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Optional Claimer}
A very nice field of seven including a few that had been nominated to the triple crown earlier in the year.  Success Success (Lanerie / P. McGee) has a very slight edge with the third highest last out speed number at an 110 yard longer sprint and two strong workouts.  Homerun Berti (Hernandez / Margolis) will challenge as the potential favorite.  He has the highest last out speed number over a seven furlong sprint and has been the model of consistency in his last three starts.  Additionally, Homerun Berti is holding a five race progression and has put in two good workouts.  Depaul (Albarado / Asmussen) may surprise with two wins in two tries at this distance and three athletic workouts.  Island Soul (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) is coming off a lengthy layoff and could have the punch to get a piece of the purse.  He has put in four robust, peaking workouts in preparation for this race.  Let's play lovely Fair Grounds Race Course.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #2 Success Success.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #1 Homerun Berti.
10 CENT Superfecta:  None offered for this race.
















Thursday's Results
Our first pick, Join In The Dance, won (1st) for win money of $2.40 and show money of $1.10.  Our second pick, Unbridled's Heart, finished 5th.  Superfecta went 7-5-2-1.
Bankroll incurs a minor shave to $11.20.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Fairgrounds Awaits

The start of another horse racing weekend leads us to an allowance feature at Fairgrounds Race Track in New Orleans, Louisianna.

Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile 70 yards~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good field of eight will go to the gate in this Thursday feature.  Join In The Dance (Bridgmohan / Margolis) will be the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stout workouts.  Unbridle's Heart (Sellers / Keen) shows the highest speed at this distance and two stellar, peaking workouts.  Sky's The Limit (Lanerie / Dickey) looks ready to stretch out with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and one robust bullet workout.  Holliday Ballad (Graham / Roussel) will be in the mix with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts.  Let's play Fairgrounds Race Track.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #7 Join In The Dance.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #3 Unbridled's Heat.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Join In The Dance / #3 Unbridled's Heat / #5 Sky's The Limit / #1 Holliday Ballad.
















Last Sunday's (12/5) Results
Fairgrounds R8.  Our first pick, Native Holly, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60.  Our second pick, Conscions Contact, won (1st) for place money of $2.70 and show money of $1.90.  Superfecta went 10-5-6-4.
Bankroll bumps to $11.80.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Finishing on the Turf at Fairgrounds

Ah Sunday, a day for family, spirituality, leisure activity and horse racing.  Today we finish out the horse racing weekend with a Turf race at Fairgrounds.

Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~LA~Allowance}
A full field of twelve frisky fillies and mares will start in this Louisianna allowance feature in the "Big Easy".  Native Holly (Campbell / Heitzman) looks well prepped for victory with the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest speed number last out at a longer distance, a two race progression, and two swift workouts.  Conscions Contact (Clark / Young) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and two robust, peaking workouts.  Tortuga Town (S. Bridgmohan / Asmussen) will be in the hunt for the win with the third highest last out speed number and four fabulous, peaking workouts.  Brilliant And Royal (Martin / Morreale) may surprise with the fourth highest last out speed number and two hearty, peaking workouts.  Let's cap off our weekend at Farigrounds.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #6 Native Holly.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #10 Conscions Contact.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Native Holly, #10 Conscions Contact / #6, #10 / #5 Tortuga Town, #4 Brilliant And Royal / #5, #4.














 Saturday's Results
Calder Race Course R9. My Charmer.  Our first pick, Miss World, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Askbut I Won't Tell, won (1st) for show money of $4.40.  Superfecta went 10-2-4-6.
Calder Race Course R11. Tropical Turf Hcp.  Our first pick, Rahy's Attorney, finished 2nd for show money of $5.00.  Our second pick, Rahystrada, finished 8th.  Superfecta went 10-12-8-14.
Bankroll gains a few cents to $9.00.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Horses Gallop South for the Winter

Another fine stakes Saturday as we take a look at two extremely competitive graded stakes races on the Turf at Calder Race Course.

Calder Race Course Race 9 {My Charmer~G3~1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A fabulous field of twelve gals are expected to make the start with four also eligible gals looking in.  This promises to be heart-pounding excitement.  Miss World (Cruz / Clement) has a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one bullet workout.  Askbut I Won't Tell (S. Bridgmohan / Block) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout.  Mary's Follies (Desormeaux / R. Dutrow) is ready to take a step forward with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and four sensational, peaking workouts.  Volver [IRE] (Buezelin / Biancone) might also challenge in her first North American start.  She will be coming down in distance from her last start in France prior to a 90-day layoff.  She has put in four fantastic, peaking workouts.  A real threat.  Three others will be in great position to make a race of it.  The Niagara Queen (A. Smith / Pletcher) has posted a triple digit speed number at this distance and has put in two quality workouts.  Paracaides (Trujillo / Ma. Wolfson) also shares the second highest last out speed number, has a three race progression, and two hearty workouts.  You Go West Girl (Prado / Proctor) looks ready sharing that third highest last out speed number.  She has a two race progression and has put in three superb workouts.  Make no mistake, this is a highly competitive race. Let's play our first of the day at Calder Race Course.

$2 SHOW:  #6 Miss World.
$2 SHOW:  #10 Askbut I Won't Tell.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Miss World / #10 Askbut I Won't Tell / #11 Mary's Follies, #9 Volver [IRE] / #5 The Niagara Queen, #7 Paracaidas, #8 You Go West Girl.

Calder Race Course Race 11 {Tropical Turf Handicap~G3~1 1/8~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
Another terrific field of twelve will be ready to make the start.  All marvelous Turfers.  Rahy's Attorney (Prado / Black) if let loose on the front end has the edge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three well-built, peaking workouts.  Rahystrada (Homeister / Hughes)  will challenge showing the second highest speed number at the distance and two athletic, peaking workouts.  Never On Sunday [FR] (Fragoso / Biancone) looks well prepped for this race with a decent speed number coming off a longer route and four ferocious, peaking workouts.  Tannersville (Galviz / Collazo) could be in there for a piece of the purse with a 100% in the money record at Calder and two robust, peaking workouts.  Baletti (Cruz / Penna)  will be in the mix with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four fierce workouts.  Not a single horse in this group is a "tosser".  They all have a chance to gallop their way into the winners circle.  Let's play our second Turf battle at Calder Race Course.

$2 SHOW:  #12 Rahy's Attorney.
$2 SHOW:  #9 Rahystrada.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #12 Rahy's Attorney / #9 Rahystrada / #3 Never On Sunday / #4 Tannersville, #8 Baletti.



















Friday's Results
Fairgrounds R8.  Our first pick, Wonka, finished 3rd for show money of $1.60.  Our second pick, Monarchos Boy, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 3-4-9-2.
Fairgrounds R9.  Our first pick, Perilous Crossing, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Finest Cat, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 8-5-3-4.
Bankroll gets a mini-hurricane treatment and falls to $8.60.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Fairgrounds Friday

Today we look at a couple of enjoyable races down in the "Big Easy".  It looks like it will be warm, around 69 degrees and sunny.  But first a personal aside.

Ron Santo (1940-2010), RIP
Chicago Cubs great, Ron Santo passed away last night at the age of 70.  He was my favorite player as a kid growing up.  My grandmother (RIP) used to take me to Wrigley Field for at least one game every summer during my youth.  I loved the game of baseball.  It was one of the greatest experiences in my childhood.

Not many people know that Ron Santo was an avid horseman.  Though he was not into thoroughbred horse racing, he loved horses and riding them too.  While a baseball player he would frequently get away from the game with fellow players riding horses in the Arizona desert.  He continued riding them despite the loss of both of his legs to diabetes.  He was a great baseball player and great human being.  Ronnie we loved you. Rest in peace.

Thank you.  Now on to our Friday Fairgrounds Features.

Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A quality field of ten go to the gate for this Turf affair.  Wonka (Hernandez / Stidham) will challenge also coming off a decent layoff with a win at this distance, a three race progression going into the layoff and three robust workouts.  Monarchos Boy (Eramia / Nicks) looks ready to strike with the second highest last out speed number and three athletic workouts.  Mountain of Joy (Sellers / Maker) will be in the hunt coming off a longer route on the synthetic, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts.  Quazar (Camejo / Desormeaux) looks ready to race big with the highest speed number at the distance, a three race progression, and one sturdy workout.  Southern Saint (Mena / Heitzmann) will be in the mix with a couple of ok last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three leathery workouts.  Let's play Fairgrounds.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #9 Wonka.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #8 Monarchos Boy.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #9 Wonka / #8 Monarchos Boy / #1 Mountain of Joy / #11 Quazar, #2 Southern Saint.

Fairgrounds Race 9 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~LA~Allowance}
Another good quality sprint featuring a field of nine.  Perilous Crossing (Perrodin / Mouton) appears to be ready and able to win this one with the highest last out speed number prior to a nice layoff.  With a two race progression prior to the layoff and four hardy, peaking workouts, Perilous Crossing looks well spotted for victory.  Finest Cat (Graham / Wilson) will be the motor on the front end with the second highest last out speed number coming off a seven furlong sprint.  He has a tremendous record of 80% in the money at this distance.  Jedediah (Mena / Arceneaux) looks battle ready with the highest speed number at this distance and the highest speed number on this track.  He will be closing powerfully hoping to ge the victory.  Macho Regent (Clark / Sibile) will be striding well for a piece of the purse with the third highest (tie) speed number and two virile workouts.  Can't Complain (Campbell / Stall) will share speed duties on the front end hoping to last the distance for a piece of the pie with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three muscular, peaking workouts.  Let's play another at Fairgrounds.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #1 Perilous Crossing.
$2 PLACE / SHOW:  #4 Finest Cat.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Perilous Crossing / #4 Finest Cat / #8 Jedediah / #3 Macho Regent, #6 Can't Complain.


















Thursday's Results
Aqueduct Race 8.  Our first pick, Smooth Transition, finished 2nd for show money of $1.05.  Our second pick, Goodbyeandgoodluck, won (1st) for place money of $3.40 and show money of $1.55.  Superfecta went 4-7-1-8.
Bankroll bumps to $15.40.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

New York on Our Mind

We start our horse racing weekend out at the "Big A" with a nice New York Allowance race.

Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~New York~Allowance}
A nifty group of nine are expected to make the start in this race.  Smooth Transition (J. Rodriguez / Martin) looks fine tuned to score a win with the highest last out speed number and two good workouts.  Goodbyeandgoodluck (Solis / Hertler) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid, peaking workouts.  Whateverittakes (C. Velasquez / Schosberg) looks good enough to run a decent race with the third highest last out speed number and two athletic workouts.  Gold Close To Home (Rivera / Morrison) also looks good with the second highest last out speed number and one strong workout.  Let's play Aqueduct on what appears will be a nice sunny, crisp day.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #7 Smooth Transition.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #4 Goodbyeandgoodluck.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Smooth Transition / #4 Goodbyeandgoodluck / #1 Whateverittakes, #2 Gold Close To Home / #1, #2.

















Last Sunday's (11/25) Results
Hollywood R9. Hollywood Derby. Our pick, Sebastian Flyte [GB], finished 2nd for $2.40 in show money.  Superfecta went 8-3-4-6.
Bankroll inches up a couple of dimes to $3.60.  We will supplement with $10.00 for this horse racing weekend.