Sunday at Santa Anita. The world famous track opens its winter meet today and will be treating us to two sensational stakes races.
Santa Anita Race 6 {La Brea~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A tremendous field of thirteen will line up for this annual stakes race. Switch (Rosario / Sadler) will be the horse to beat with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four impressive, peaking workouts. Bonnie Blue Flag (Nakatani / Baffert) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four terrific workouts. Always A Princess (Bejarano / Baffert) looks very well prepped for this race with a decent speed number coming off a mile route and five superb, peaking workouts. La Nez (Espinoza / Kruljac) will be the surprise in this event with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stamina-tastic workouts. Let's play beautiful, improved Santa Anita.
$2 SHOW: #3 Switch.
$2 SHOW: #13 Bonnie Blue Flag.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Switch / #13 Bonnie Blue Flag / #9 Always A Princess / #5 La Nez.
Santa Anita Race 8 {Malibu~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old~Stakes}
A great field of eleven will go to the gate for the start of this grade one stakes race. Smiling Tiger (R. Baze / Bonde) will control the pace and scoot to victory with the highest last out speed number and four robust, peaking workouts. Twirling Candy (Rosario / Sadler) will be right three on the front end with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and five well-built, peaking workouts. Alcindor (Bejarano / Baffert) will challenge these two on the front end with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, two fine career races, and three strong, peaking workouts. Don Tito (Valenzuela / Sadler) can be expected to be in the hunt with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and four hearty, peaking workouts. Also in the mix will be Thiskyhasnolimit (Gomez / Asmussen) with a good last out speed number in a one mile route and two strapping workouts. Another who will be looking for a piece of the purse will be Noble's Promise (Leparoux / McPeek) sharing the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression and three vibrant workouts. This is a very competitive race and the entire field has a chance to hit the wire first. Let's play another fine race a Santa Anita.
$2 SHOW: #11 Smiling Tiger.
$2 SHOW: #9 Twirling Candy.
10 CENT Superfecta: #11 Smiling Tiger / #9 Twirling Candy / #2 Alcindor / #7 Don Tito, #3 Thiskyhasnolimit, #5 Noble's Promise.
Thursday's Results
Tampa Bay R8. Our first choice, Cinnamon Beach, was scratched. Our second choice, Trackman, finished 3rd for show money of $3.80. Due to the scratch of our top choice, we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play. The superfecta did go 7-6-3-2.
Bankroll rises to $25.20.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Challenging Tampa Bay Downs
As we enter into the Holiday season, we will start a shortened horse racing weekend today, Thursday, with a most challenging maiden race at Tampa Bay Downs.
No races will be handicapped on Friday or Saturday in the spirit of the Christmas season. We will cap the weekend off, weather permitting, with a race from Santa Anita's new dirt track on Sunday.
Wishing you all a joyous Christmas / Holiday weekend.
Tampa Bay Downs Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year olds Up~Maiden Special Weight}
These can be the most difficult races to handicap as they are always quite undpredictable. A field of ten will assemble for this race. In addition, there are three on the also eligible list waiting for entry to the gate should there be any scratches. Cinnamon Beach (Parker / Everett) may be the big surprise in this one looking to break his maiden in his eigth start with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sprinty, peaking workouts. Trackman (Homeister / Dodgen) looks well prepped with the second highest (tie) last out speed number over a longer route, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. Mr. Ryder (Allen / Clement) will have a major role in this race also with the second highest last out speed number in his only career race and three athletic, peaking workouts. Wonder Beyond (L. Garcia / Toner) is certain to be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. Colonialism (Goncalves / Mott) will also join the battle for victory with the second highest speed number on the turf surface and three solid workouts. Let's play a challenging maiden Turf race at Tampa Bay Downs.
$2 SHOW: #8 Cinnamon Beach.
$2 SHOW: #3 Trackman.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 Cinnamon Beach / #3 Trackman / #2 Mr. Ryder, #4 Wonder Beach, #7 Colonialism / #2, #4, #7.
Last Sunday's (12/19) Results
Fair Grounds R9. Our first pick, Royal And Flashy, won (1st) for win money of $11.70 and show money of $3.80. Our second pick, Musicstreet Menace, finished 5th. Superfecta went 3-6-5-4.
Bankroll rises to $23.40.
No races will be handicapped on Friday or Saturday in the spirit of the Christmas season. We will cap the weekend off, weather permitting, with a race from Santa Anita's new dirt track on Sunday.
Wishing you all a joyous Christmas / Holiday weekend.
Tampa Bay Downs Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year olds Up~Maiden Special Weight}
These can be the most difficult races to handicap as they are always quite undpredictable. A field of ten will assemble for this race. In addition, there are three on the also eligible list waiting for entry to the gate should there be any scratches. Cinnamon Beach (Parker / Everett) may be the big surprise in this one looking to break his maiden in his eigth start with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sprinty, peaking workouts. Trackman (Homeister / Dodgen) looks well prepped with the second highest (tie) last out speed number over a longer route, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. Mr. Ryder (Allen / Clement) will have a major role in this race also with the second highest last out speed number in his only career race and three athletic, peaking workouts. Wonder Beyond (L. Garcia / Toner) is certain to be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. Colonialism (Goncalves / Mott) will also join the battle for victory with the second highest speed number on the turf surface and three solid workouts. Let's play a challenging maiden Turf race at Tampa Bay Downs.
$2 SHOW: #8 Cinnamon Beach.
$2 SHOW: #3 Trackman.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 Cinnamon Beach / #3 Trackman / #2 Mr. Ryder, #4 Wonder Beach, #7 Colonialism / #2, #4, #7.
Last Sunday's (12/19) Results
Fair Grounds R9. Our first pick, Royal And Flashy, won (1st) for win money of $11.70 and show money of $3.80. Our second pick, Musicstreet Menace, finished 5th. Superfecta went 3-6-5-4.
Bankroll rises to $23.40.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Fair Grounds for the Turf
Finishing out our horse racing weekend we go to the Turf at Fair Grounds Race Track.
Fair Grounds Race 9 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
This race has a nice large field of twelve. The weather in New Orleans is expected to be Sunny and 59 degrees so it should stay on the Turf. Royal And Flashy (Clark / Breaux) has the edge with the third highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number at a longer route, and two fine workouts. Musicstreet Menace (Campbell / Scherer) will challenge with the highest speed number at the distance, also a decent speed number over a longer route, and two strong workouts. Looks Purrrfect (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) has been prepared nicely for this race with two robust, peaking workouts. Longhammer (Theriot / Mott) will be making his second career start coming off a longer route over the slop and putting in two great workouts. Waystogeaux (Camejo / Gomez) will be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and two athletic workouts. Also in the hunt will be Quarter Given (Graham / Hanna) with fourth highest speed number at the distance, a decent speed number at a longer route and two hearty workouts. Let's play Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #3 Royal And Flashy.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #7 Musicstreet Menace.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Royal And Flashy / #7 Musicstreet Menace / #10 Looks Purrrfect / #5 Longhammer, #11 Waystogeaux / #2 Quarter Given.
Saturday's Results
Calder Race Course R11. WL McKnight. This race was washed off the Turf. Consequently, both of our choices were scratched. However the superfecta went 4-10-3-2.
Hollywood Park R9. Cash Call Futurity. Our first pick, JP's Gusto, finished 2nd. Our second pick, Industry Leader, finished 4th. Superfecta went 10-2-6-7.
Bankroll trims to $12.20.
Fair Grounds Race 9 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
This race has a nice large field of twelve. The weather in New Orleans is expected to be Sunny and 59 degrees so it should stay on the Turf. Royal And Flashy (Clark / Breaux) has the edge with the third highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number at a longer route, and two fine workouts. Musicstreet Menace (Campbell / Scherer) will challenge with the highest speed number at the distance, also a decent speed number over a longer route, and two strong workouts. Looks Purrrfect (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) has been prepared nicely for this race with two robust, peaking workouts. Longhammer (Theriot / Mott) will be making his second career start coming off a longer route over the slop and putting in two great workouts. Waystogeaux (Camejo / Gomez) will be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and two athletic workouts. Also in the hunt will be Quarter Given (Graham / Hanna) with fourth highest speed number at the distance, a decent speed number at a longer route and two hearty workouts. Let's play Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #3 Royal And Flashy.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #7 Musicstreet Menace.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Royal And Flashy / #7 Musicstreet Menace / #10 Looks Purrrfect / #5 Longhammer, #11 Waystogeaux / #2 Quarter Given.
Saturday's Results
Calder Race Course R11. WL McKnight. This race was washed off the Turf. Consequently, both of our choices were scratched. However the superfecta went 4-10-3-2.
Hollywood Park R9. Cash Call Futurity. Our first pick, JP's Gusto, finished 2nd. Our second pick, Industry Leader, finished 4th. Superfecta went 10-2-6-7.
Bankroll trims to $12.20.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Seeking Warmth at Calder and Hollywood
Another incredible Stakes Saturday. Today we look at two great races. A classic turf contest at Calder Race Course and a route race for two year olds at Hollywood Park.
Calder Race Course Race 11 {W.L. McKnight~G2~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great field of ten older horses line up for this race. Musketier [GER] (Solis / Attfield) appears to have the edge with the highest (four-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. Telling (Coa / Hobby) looks ready with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one athletic workout. The magnificent Presious Passion (Trujillo / Hartmann) will lead the pack and should hold on for a piece of the purse with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two stamina inducing workouts. Free Fighter (Marquez / Block) is well spotted for this contest with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and the best workout tab of the group. Let's play Calder Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #9 Musketier [GER].
$2 SHOW: #1 Telling.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Musketier [GER] / #1 Telling / #2 Precious Passion / #10 Free Fighter.
Hollywood Park Race 9 {Cash Call Futurity~G1~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
All eyes will be on this race today as the two year old's season comes to a close. This exceptionally talented field of ten will all be three on January 1st, 2011. Many will be on the Derby trail. JP's Gusto (Talamo / Hofmans) will be the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number and four fierce, peaking workouts. He will be ready. Industry Leader (Bejarano / Mulhall) will challenge in his third start of his career. He will be stepping up to a route with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three endurance producing workouts. Gourmet Dinner (Madrid / Standridge) is proven at this distance with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sprinty, peaking workouts. Rustler Hustler (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) will be in the hunt with a decent last out speed number over Turf and four aggressive workouts. Comma To The Top (Nakatani / Miller) will be the speed of the race attempting to hold on for a major piece of the purse pie sharing the third highest last out speed number and three swift workouts. This race promises to be the most exciting of the horse racing weekend. Let's play Hollywood Park.
$2 WIN: #2 JP's Gusto.
$2 SHOW: #9 Industry Leader.
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 JP's Gusto / #9 Industry Leader / #7 Gourmet Dinner / #3 Rustler Hustler, #10 Comma To The Top.
Friday's Results
Fair Grounds R1. Our first pick, Suave Voir Faire, was scratched. Our second pick, Ambient, won (1st) for place money of $1.80 and show money of $1.20. 10 CENT Superfecta was scuttled due to scratches.
Bankroll gets a lift to $6.00. We will supplement it with $10.00 to enjoy some savory stakes races today.
Calder Race Course Race 11 {W.L. McKnight~G2~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great field of ten older horses line up for this race. Musketier [GER] (Solis / Attfield) appears to have the edge with the highest (four-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. Telling (Coa / Hobby) looks ready with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one athletic workout. The magnificent Presious Passion (Trujillo / Hartmann) will lead the pack and should hold on for a piece of the purse with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two stamina inducing workouts. Free Fighter (Marquez / Block) is well spotted for this contest with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and the best workout tab of the group. Let's play Calder Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #9 Musketier [GER].
$2 SHOW: #1 Telling.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Musketier [GER] / #1 Telling / #2 Precious Passion / #10 Free Fighter.
Hollywood Park Race 9 {Cash Call Futurity~G1~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
All eyes will be on this race today as the two year old's season comes to a close. This exceptionally talented field of ten will all be three on January 1st, 2011. Many will be on the Derby trail. JP's Gusto (Talamo / Hofmans) will be the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number and four fierce, peaking workouts. He will be ready. Industry Leader (Bejarano / Mulhall) will challenge in his third start of his career. He will be stepping up to a route with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three endurance producing workouts. Gourmet Dinner (Madrid / Standridge) is proven at this distance with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sprinty, peaking workouts. Rustler Hustler (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) will be in the hunt with a decent last out speed number over Turf and four aggressive workouts. Comma To The Top (Nakatani / Miller) will be the speed of the race attempting to hold on for a major piece of the purse pie sharing the third highest last out speed number and three swift workouts. This race promises to be the most exciting of the horse racing weekend. Let's play Hollywood Park.
$2 WIN: #2 JP's Gusto.
$2 SHOW: #9 Industry Leader.
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 JP's Gusto / #9 Industry Leader / #7 Gourmet Dinner / #3 Rustler Hustler, #10 Comma To The Top.
Friday's Results
Fair Grounds R1. Our first pick, Suave Voir Faire, was scratched. Our second pick, Ambient, won (1st) for place money of $1.80 and show money of $1.20. 10 CENT Superfecta was scuttled due to scratches.
Bankroll gets a lift to $6.00. We will supplement it with $10.00 to enjoy some savory stakes races today.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Evening Racing at Fair Grounds
Friday at Fairgrounds it is evening racing. Today we will look at a Turf race for 2 year olds.
Fair Grounds Race 1 {1 mile~Turf~2 year old~fillies~Allowance}
Should this one stay on the Turf, there will be a field of seven youngsters going to the start. Suave Voir Faire (Albarado / McKeever) looks to have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and one bullet workout. Ambient (Napravnik / Pridham) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Fun Filled (Mena / Pierce) can be expected to be in the hunt coming off a seven furlong sprint with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. Patty's Pride (St. Julien / Calhoun) looks ready to grab a piece of the purse with the highest speed number at the distance couple with a 100% in the money at this distance. Let's play the Turf at Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #6 Suave Voir Faire.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #2 Ambient.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered due to the small size of the field.
Thursday's Results
Hollywood R7. Our first pick, Westwood Pride, finished 4th. Our second pick, Hemera, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40. Superfecta went 1-7-2-5.
Bankroll dips to $5.00.
Fair Grounds Race 1 {1 mile~Turf~2 year old~fillies~Allowance}
Should this one stay on the Turf, there will be a field of seven youngsters going to the start. Suave Voir Faire (Albarado / McKeever) looks to have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and one bullet workout. Ambient (Napravnik / Pridham) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Fun Filled (Mena / Pierce) can be expected to be in the hunt coming off a seven furlong sprint with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. Patty's Pride (St. Julien / Calhoun) looks ready to grab a piece of the purse with the highest speed number at the distance couple with a 100% in the money at this distance. Let's play the Turf at Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #6 Suave Voir Faire.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #2 Ambient.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered due to the small size of the field.
Thursday's Results
Hollywood R7. Our first pick, Westwood Pride, finished 4th. Our second pick, Hemera, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40. Superfecta went 1-7-2-5.
Bankroll dips to $5.00.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Hooray for Hollywood!!
We look at a Turf race at Hollywood Park for the start of the horse racing weekend.
Hollywood Park {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A very closely matched group of eight gals go will make the start in this Turf route. Westwood Pride (Bejarano / Mulhall) seems to have the edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong, peaking workouts. Hemera (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) may challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Michael's Rose (Valenzuela / Drysdale) will give chase coming off an extended layoff with four robust, peaking workouts. Talktoomuch (Rosario / D'Amato) will be in the hunt with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one superb workout. Hameildaeme [GB] (Gomez / Lloyd) is also coming off a lengthy layoff, but has been able to grab a piece of the purse coming off previous layoffs. She will be in the mix here with the second highest speed number on the Turf and four well-built peaking workouts. Let's play the Hollywood Park Turf.
$2 SHOW: #5 Westwood Pride.
$2 SHOW: #7 Hemera.
10 CENT Superfecta: #5 Westwood Pride / #7 Hamera / #2 Michael's Rose / #1 Talktoomuch, #3 Hameildaeme [GB].
Last Sunday's (12/12) Results
Hollywood Park R8. Our first pick, Get A Grip [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $3.20. Our second pick, Unbridled Story, finished 8th. Superfecta went 6-9-5-4.
Bankroll gets shaved a buck to $5.60.
Hollywood Park {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A very closely matched group of eight gals go will make the start in this Turf route. Westwood Pride (Bejarano / Mulhall) seems to have the edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong, peaking workouts. Hemera (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) may challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Michael's Rose (Valenzuela / Drysdale) will give chase coming off an extended layoff with four robust, peaking workouts. Talktoomuch (Rosario / D'Amato) will be in the hunt with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one superb workout. Hameildaeme [GB] (Gomez / Lloyd) is also coming off a lengthy layoff, but has been able to grab a piece of the purse coming off previous layoffs. She will be in the mix here with the second highest speed number on the Turf and four well-built peaking workouts. Let's play the Hollywood Park Turf.
$2 SHOW: #5 Westwood Pride.
$2 SHOW: #7 Hemera.
10 CENT Superfecta: #5 Westwood Pride / #7 Hamera / #2 Michael's Rose / #1 Talktoomuch, #3 Hameildaeme [GB].
Last Sunday's (12/12) Results
Hollywood Park R8. Our first pick, Get A Grip [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $3.20. Our second pick, Unbridled Story, finished 8th. Superfecta went 6-9-5-4.
Bankroll gets shaved a buck to $5.60.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Back to Hollywood Park
We go back to Hollywood Park on this Sunday for a nice Turf race.
Hollywood Park Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A very contentious field of nine look to make the start in this Turf feature. All in here have pluses and it will be challneging to guage this one. Get A Grip [IRE] (Nakatani / Drysdale) may have a slight edge to gain the victory here with the highest (tie) last our speed number, a three race progression, and four superb, peaking workouts. Unbridled Story (Talamo / Troeger) is coming back after a one year sabbatical. He shows the second highest overall speed number, the highest at the distance (on synthetic), three strong workouts, and has done well off a layoff in the past. Saravas Wild Again (Valenzuela / Knight) looks to be in solid form with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four robust workouts. Oilisblackgold (Espinoza / Dollase) will be making his first start on Turf and looks well prepped with four sensational workouts. Dubai You XYZ (Blanc / Tsagalakis) will surprise coming up in distance in his first Turf try in his third start. He had advanced nicely with two wins in as many starts and has put in two athletic workouts. Let's give this challenging Hollywood Park Turf race a go.
$2 SHOW: #9 Get A Grip [IRE].
$2 SHOW: #1 Unbridled Story.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Get A Grip [IRE] / #1 Unbridled Story / #8 Saravas Wild Again / #4 Oilisblackgold, #5 Dubai You XYZ.
Saturday's Results
Hollywood Park R9. Hollywood Starlet. Our first pick, Tell A Kelly, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, May Day Rose, finished 4th. Superfecta went 5-6-8-3.
Bankroll dips to $6.60.
Hollywood Park Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A very contentious field of nine look to make the start in this Turf feature. All in here have pluses and it will be challneging to guage this one. Get A Grip [IRE] (Nakatani / Drysdale) may have a slight edge to gain the victory here with the highest (tie) last our speed number, a three race progression, and four superb, peaking workouts. Unbridled Story (Talamo / Troeger) is coming back after a one year sabbatical. He shows the second highest overall speed number, the highest at the distance (on synthetic), three strong workouts, and has done well off a layoff in the past. Saravas Wild Again (Valenzuela / Knight) looks to be in solid form with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four robust workouts. Oilisblackgold (Espinoza / Dollase) will be making his first start on Turf and looks well prepped with four sensational workouts. Dubai You XYZ (Blanc / Tsagalakis) will surprise coming up in distance in his first Turf try in his third start. He had advanced nicely with two wins in as many starts and has put in two athletic workouts. Let's give this challenging Hollywood Park Turf race a go.
$2 SHOW: #9 Get A Grip [IRE].
$2 SHOW: #1 Unbridled Story.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Get A Grip [IRE] / #1 Unbridled Story / #8 Saravas Wild Again / #4 Oilisblackgold, #5 Dubai You XYZ.
Saturday's Results
Hollywood Park R9. Hollywood Starlet. Our first pick, Tell A Kelly, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, May Day Rose, finished 4th. Superfecta went 5-6-8-3.
Bankroll dips to $6.60.
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