Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ahh, Santa Anita on a TURFday

OOps, I mean Santa Anita on a Thursday.  We take a peak at a nice Maiden Special Weight, over the green, to get our horse racing weekend rolling.

Santa Anita Race 2 {1 mile~TURF~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~CA~Maiden Special Weight}
A decent field of eight will step hoof onto the grass in attempt to get their first career win.  the speedy types may wire this field, but the trackers and closers appear to be ready for the challenge.

#1 Jaredella (Rosario / Sadler) looks ready to stretch out with the second highest last out speed number and three superb, peaking workouts.  This gal may sit right off the pace looking to charge into stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Kissable (Bejarano / McCarthy) will be coming off a short layoff with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four stamina inducing, peaking workouts.  With the best workout tab of the group she is sure to close well.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Let's Go Cheyenne (Talamo / Cerin) will be one of the formidable competitors in this race.  She holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three stout workouts.  She will be the speed and could produce a wire job.

#3 Passionbabypassion (Lenclud / Reed) will be coming off a longer route with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and one great workout.  She present a swift closing run into the established pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Jaredella / #2 Kissable / #5 Let's Go Cheyenne / #3 Passionbabypassion.



Last Superfecta Sunday (1/22) Results
Santa Anita R8.  La Canada-G2.  Our top pick, Big Tiz, in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box was scratched thereby scuttling both the show bet on her as well as our 10 CENT Superfecta box.
Superfecta went 6-4-8-2.
Bankroll remains unchanged at $5.30.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita, Take Three

Another thrilling conclusion to our horse racing weekend as we take another shot at a 10 CENT Superfecta Box.  We return to the scene at panoramic Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 8 {La Canada~G2~1 1/16 mile~4 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A fabulous field of eight gorgeous fillies will go to the gate in this annual stakes race.  One speedster, a few pressers, some trackers, and a closer make up the field.  It should be a great race.  Let's try to assemble a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box.

#3 Big Tiz (Nakatani / Glatt) could be the big surprise with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust, peaking workouts.  She is 100% in the money in three races at this distance.  Her last out speed number is the highest among the group over the dirt surface.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Capital Plan (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) will be making her first dirt start, but looks ready to tackle the surface with pizazz.  She has the second highest last out  speed number, a three race progression, and five sensational, peaking workouts.  This gal can be expected to be forwardly placed ready to speed into the stretch.

#8 Tiz Flirtatious (Rosario / M. Jones) will be moving up in distance after three sprint victories in a row from three starts.  She holds the third highest speed number (at a sprint), a three race progression, and four superb workouts.  She could relish the extra distance.

#4 Great Hot [BRZ] (Sutherland / Avila) will most assuredly be one of the favorites with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stengthening bullet workout.  She loves the Santa Anita track holding a 100% in the money record in three races.  Could be close to the pace ready to strike.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Big Tiz  +  #7 Capital Plan  +  #8 Tiz Flirtatious  +  #4 Great Hot [BRZ].



Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita R8.  Palos Verdes-G2.  Our first pick, Euroears, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Amazombie, was scratched.  Our third pick, M One Rifle, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 5-3-4-8.
Bankroll gets beaten like a rug and falls to $5.30.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Stakes Saturday at Santa Anita

A welcome Stakes Saturday with a nice grade two at beautiful Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 8 {Palos Verdes~G2~6 furlongs~4 year old Up~Stakes}
An outstanding field of eight will make their start in this annual race.  A great deal of speed will control the pace of this sprint.  Could be an interesting finish.

#8 Euroears (M. Garcia / Baffert) seems to be in tip-top shape and could rule on the front end in this race.  He has the third highest last out speed, a two race progression, and four extremely strong, peaking workouts.  This guy could defend last year's win as he so loves the Santa Anita Course.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Amazombie (Smith / Spawr) looks in peak form with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four sensational workouts.  He also gets over the Santa Anita course exceptionally well.  With a pressing run he could get first jump in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 M One Rifle (Talamo / Headly) appears ready to run another terrific race with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and five significant, peaking workouts.  He could also press his way to victory.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Courtside (Rosario / Sadler) appears to be a serious challenger with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four robust, peaking workouts.  He should share front end running duties seeking to hold on.

#5 Frumious (Castanon / Bonde) could surprise with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and one crisp bullet workout.  He should be forwardly placed battling the speedsters.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Euroears / #2 Amazombie / #1 M One Rifle / #7 Courtside, #5 Frumious.



Friday's Results
Oaklawn Park R8.  Our first pick, Bet The Power, won (1st) for show money of $4.60.  Our second pick, It Doesn't Add Up, finished 5th.  No Superfecta was offered in this race.
Bankroll gets a small rise to $9.50.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Arkansas Friday

A mild Friday rolls into Hot Springs, Arkansas.  We look at a good six furlong race over the Arkansas dirt.

Oaklawn Park Race 8 {6 furlongs~4 year old Up~Allowance}
A solid field of nine will make their way to start.  An evenly balanced field of all types of running styles will make for a great race.

#5 Bet The Power (Stokes / Asmussen) has a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and five powerful, peaking workouts.  This guy could use enough speed to press the pace and burst into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#9 It Doesn't Add Up (Cintron / Autrey) will present a significant challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superb peaking workouts.  He should track the pace and swoop through the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#1 Rattlesnake Holler (I. Ocampo / Whited) is another that could be there near the wire.  He holds the second highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint, a two race progression, and one peaking workout.  He could make a nice closing run.

10 CENT Superfecta
Unfortunately, Oaklawn Park will not offer a 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.



Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R7.  Our first pick, Bahia Beach, was scratched.  Our second pick, Oh So Bella, was also scratched.  Because of these key scratches we abandoned our 10 CENT Superfecta.
Superfecta went 8-1-4-2.
Bankroll remains unchanged at $8.90.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Thursday at Aqueduct

Another horse racing weekend begins.  Today we turn our attention to a sweet route at Aqueduct.

Aqueduct Race 7 {1 mile 70 yards~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A pleasant field of nine will go forward in this route race.  Nicely balanced in terms of running styles and speed numbers will make this an interesting race to watch.

#6 Bahia Beach (Dominguez / Runco) has a slight edge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one stout workout.  She should track the pace and sprout through the stretch.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#5 Oh So Bella (Pennington / Reid) will challenge with the third highest speed number at the distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers, and one fierce bullet workout. She could use her tactical speed to her advantage.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Coco Ecolo (Curatolo / Breen) will be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts.  She should be motoring on the front end attempting to hold off the trackers and closers.

#8 Great Gracie Dane (C. Velasquez / R. Dutrow) holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance and has put in four superb workouts.  She will be one of the trackers looking to strike at the top of the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Bahia Beach / #5 Oh So Bella / #2 Coco Ecolo / #8 Great Gracie Dane.



Last Superfecta Sunday's (1/15) Results
Santa Anita R4.  Santa Ynez--G2.  Our Show selection, Made to Love Her, finished 2nd for show money of $3.80.  Our 10 CENT Superfecta selection of 1+6+3+2 faltered.  Who would of thought that not one of Trainer, Bob Baffert's charges would not have finished among the top four.
Superfecta went 2-1-4-3.
Bankroll dips to $8.90.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita Take Two

To close out another wonderful horse racing weekend we will attempt another 10 CENT Superfecta Box at beautiful Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 4 {Santa Ynez~G2~6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
An equally matched field of six will make their start in this annual event.  Trying to pick the four that will make up our 10 CENT Superfecta box will be a challenge.  There is much to like about all of these gals.

#1 Made to Love Her (Bejarano / Kasparoff) might be able to pick up the pieces if a speed dual develops.  She has to splendid last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and four strong workouts.  This filly is one of only two that have competed over the Santa Anita course.  She is deserved of our bronze horseshoe as one that could run a big race.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Candrea (M. Garcia / Baffert) may well be the class of the field coming back to sprinting after a few dissappointing route races.  She has the highest speed number over the dirt surface and has logged four sensational, peaking workouts.  Her previous run over the Santa Anita course was excellent.  Should be included.

#3 Rowdy Gal (Rosario / Sadler) will be hoofing the dirt in her third career start.  She holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar workouts which include a couple of bullets.  A pressing attack cinches her inclusion in our Super box.

#2 Reneesgotzip (Nakatani / Miller) has the highest speed number of the group.  That race was a sprint over synthetic.  As one of two speedy types in the race, her two robust workouts provide her with the staying power in the event of a speed dual hook-up.  This race will be her second career start.  She could go off as the favorite with that potent speed number high above the rest of the field.  Has to be included on our ticket.

10 CENT Superfecta BOX ($2.40)

#1 Made to Love Her  +  #6 Candrea  +  #3 Rowdy Gal  +  #2 Reneesgotzip.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R10. Fort Lauderdale-G3.  Our first pick, Silver Medallion, won (1st) for win money of $4.90 and show money of $1.50.  Our second pick, Mambo Meister, finished 10th.  Our third pick, Mutual Trust [GB], finished 5th.
Superfecta went 10-9-12-3.

Santa Anita R8.  San Fernando-G2.  Our first pick, Prayer For Relief, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, First Strike, finished 7th (last).
Superfecta went 8-2-1-3.

Bankroll gets nicked and falls to $9.50.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Coast to Coast Stakes Saturday

Warm weather on both coasts awaits us for an exciting Stakes Saturday.  We take a peak at a couple of graded stakes races; one at Gulfstream Park and one at Santa Anita.  Warm winter racing is alive and well.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Fort Lauderdale~G3~1 1/16 mile~Turf~4 year old Up~Stakes}
A large, equally talented field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual race.  There will be limited speed.  Consequently, you can expect all of the horses clumped together awaiting the quickening into the stretch.  Should be a great race.

#10 Silver Medallion (Castellano / Pletcher) has a tiny edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three fluid workouts.  He should be forwardedly placed ready to rumble.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#6 Mambo Meister (Bravo / Gleaves) will be one of the many challengers with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and four sinewy workouts.  He could track the leaders and move forward in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#5 Mutual Trust [GB] (Lezcano / Mott) could pull off the victory racing for the first time on American soil.  He ran exceptionally well racing in France.  He has a three wins from five starts over the green and has put in three healthy workouts prepping for this race.  Could be the one to watch.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#12 Kindergarden Kid (Leparoux / Tagg) could surprise with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression and arguably the best workout tab of five stellar, peaking workouts.  He could come with a stunner of a run.

10 CENTSuperfecta

#10 Silver Medallion / #6 Mambo Meister / #5 Mutual Trust [GB] / #12 Kindergarden Kid.


Santa Anita Race 8 {San Fernando~G2~1 1/16 mile~4 year old~Stakes}
Another great race will take shape as eight will make the start in another annual competition.  This race comes up as nicely balanced with roughly equal parts of speed, pressing, tracking and closing. 

#1 Prayer for Relief (Bejarano / Baffert) looks much the best with the second highest speed number at the distance all the while being 100% in the money over three races at said distance.  With a couple of decent last out speed numbers, this guy has put in five superior, peaking workouts.  Should track the speedsters ready to pounce in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#7 First Strike (Espinoza / Diodoro) looks ready to tackle this solid field with a couple of good last out speed numbers and four superb, peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed set up for an exquisite stretch run.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Tapizar (Nakatani / Asmussen) will be the deserved favorite not offering much wagering value.  He should be the speed of the race attempting to hold off all challengers.  This guy has the highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at this distance, and has put in five excellent, peaking workouts. He will be a force to be reckoned with.

#5 Irish Art (Rosario / Gaines) will be in the thick of the competition with the second highest last out speed number, albeit over Turf.  He is working on a two race progression and has put in two solid workouts.  This colt could surprise.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Prayer For Relief / #7 First Strike, #8 Tapizar / #7, #8 / #5 Irish Art.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita R7.  Our first pick, Talktoomuch, finished 3rd for show money of $3.60.  Our second pick, Whisper Louise [IRE] finished 5th.
Superfecta went 9-7-8-2.
Bankroll shaves a few cents to $11.00.