Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

Staying on at Santa Anita for our Superfecta Sunday we take in a Grade 2 Sprint.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Santa Ynez~G2~7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A premium field of nine will hit the dirt in this annual event. Plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are very, very close which should make it any one of these fillies race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

A great race should unfold.

#8 Midnight Bisou (Smith / Spawr) might have the edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five tremendous peaking workouts. Though only a maiden, she has hit the board in both of her races and relishes the distance. A daughter of Midnight Lute, she should track the pace capably.

#7 Win the War (Gaffalione / Casse) comes in from Canada to battle these California girls. She holds the highest overall speed number that recorded a win at this distance, albeit over the Tapeta surface up at Woodbine. She has put in three strong workouts prepping for this race. A daughter of War Front, she should also track the pace carefully.

#9 Just a Smidge (Van Dyke / Baffert) looks ready to take another step forward coming out of a route race. She has put in four stellar, peaking workouts ready to race. This gal show the highest speed number over the dirt surface. A daughter of Into Mischief, she should be closer to the pace and launch into the stretch. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#5 War Heroine (Prat / Miller) could come away with the lead and attempt to wire this field. She holds the third highest last out speed number in her only race and has put in three robust peaking workouts. A daughter of Lonhro [AUS], she will be stretching out 110 yards for her second career start.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Midnight Bisou  +  #7 Win the War  +  #9 Just a Smidge  +  #5 War Heroine.

Stakes Saturday Results 

Santa Anita Park R5.  Sham Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, McKinzie, won (1st) for win money of $2.40 and show money of $3.15.  Our second pick, Shivermetimbers, finished 4th.  Our third pick, My Boy Jack, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.

Superfecta went 6-3-1-5.

Bankroll dips to $41.97.

Stakes Saturday in the Cali Sun

The KD144 prep season begins in earnest for 2018. We take a peek at a Kentucky Derby prep at the "Great Race Place" on this Stakes Saturday.

Santa Anita Park Race 5 {Sham Stakes~G3~1 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of six will go to the gate in the first KD 144 prep race of 2018. There is some speed so it should be an interesting to see how the pace unfolds. Speed numbers are very close giving the race an competitive feel. With Derby points on the line it should be a fantastic race.

#6 McKinzie (Smith / Baffert) should be the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and three stellar peaking workouts. This lad will be coming down in class and distance to face these fellow Derby aspirants. A son of Kentucky Derby champ, Street Sense he should come on strong from a tracking position.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Shivermetimbers (Prat / Hollendorfer) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four robust peaking workouts. This guy is has already secured a victory at the mile distance earning the highest speed number at it. A son of Shanghai Bobby, he should be forwardly placed.

$2 SHOW.

#1 My Boy Jack (Desormeaux / Desormeaux) should contend  with a couple of good last out speed numbers albeit on the Turf.  He is working a six race progression and has put in four excellent peaking workouts in preparation. A son of Creative Cause he should be able to track and close effectively.

$2 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 McKinzie  /  #5 Shivermetimbers  /  #1 My Boy Jack  /  ALL.

Holiday Monday (1/1) Results

Gulfstream Park R9.  Janus Stakes.  Our pick, Hogy, finished 2nd for show money of $2.60.

Superfecta went 4-5-3-6.

Bankroll dips again to settle at $42.92.

A New Year Turf Sprint

A New Year begins as we look at a terrific Turf sprint on a Holiday Monday.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Janus Stakes~5 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will take to the South Florida green in this Stakes sprint. There is plenty of speed to gear up the pace. Speed figs are very close creating a competitive event. It should be a good race to start our horse racing year off.

#5 Hogy (J. Ortiz / Maker) should go off as the favorite as he exits a grade one event in his last. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. This guy is an incredible 95% in the money from forty-seven career starts. The only millionaire in the field, he loves the Turf and the distance. Certainly, the one to beat.

$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Successful Native (Gaffalione / Maragh) could challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers. This lad shares the highest speed number over the Gulfstream grass as well as holds the second highest speed number at the distance. He has the tactical speed to stay with these sprinters.

#1 Extravagant Kid (Batista / Mi. Wlofson) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and one solid workout. He is a lover of the Turf, distance and Gulfstream course. This lad will be attempting win his third in a row from a close tracking position.

#7 Flashaway (Leparoux / Casse) is coming off a year plus layoff, but his connections are quite adept at getting a charge ready to get back into the racing game. He is 100% in the money over the Turf (six efforts) as well as at the distance (one try). This guy has put in three strong peaking workouts prepping for his return.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

Our Holiday Box......

#5 Hogy  +  #4 Successful Native  +  #1 Extravagant Kid  +  #7 Flashaway.

Stakes Saturday Results

Santa Anita R7.  American Oaks--G1.  Our first pick, Madam Dancealot [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $5.40.  Our second pick, New Money Honey, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Kathy's Song, finished 3rd for show money of $6.00.

Superfecta went 4-1-2-9.

Bankroll falters to $45.72.

Stakes Saturday Long on Turf

We celebrate our Stakes Saturday by going long on the Turf at the "Great Race Place."

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {American Oaks~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of nine fillies will go long on the green in this annual affair. There is a little speed which could produce a casual pace with the speedsters hoping to game the rest of this bunch. Speed numbers for these gals are very, very close which makes it super competitive. This should be the most exciting race on today's card.

#1 Madam Dancealot [IRE] (Nakatani / Baltas) could pop with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four superb workouts. She will be stretching out for this one, but appears to be well prepped. A daughter of Sir Prancealot [IRE], she should come make a nice run from off the pace.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 New Money Honey (Castellano / C. Brown) could go off as the favorite with the defection of her barn-mate, Rymska [FR]. She holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and four sound workouts. This gal has the tactical speed to stay the course and could take the field wire to wire. A daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, she is the only millionaire in the field.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Kathy's Song (Blanc / Baltas) looks to improve mightily as she stretches out in distance. She has put in a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a tremendous nine race progression, and two solid workouts. A daughter of Candy Ride [ARG], she should track the pace and strike in the stretch.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Beau Recall [IRE] (Talamo / Callaghan) should challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four hearty workouts. She loves the Santa Anita Turf course holding a 100% in the money over it from four tries. Another daughter of Sir Prancealot [IRE], she has competed once at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#1 Madam Dancealot [IRE]  /  #9 New Money Honey  /  #2 Kathy's Song, #6 Beau Recall [IRE]  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (12/24) Results

Gulfstream Park R9.  Optional Claiming. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort grabbing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 8-10-14-9.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Lenamarie, finished 5th.

Bankroll drops to $47.52.

Christmas Eve Superfecta Sunday

We look in on the Turf in glorious South Florida for our Superfecta Sunday on Christmas Eve.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~2 year-old~Fillies~Optional Claiming}

A grand field of twelve fillies will hit the green in this feature race. There is enough speed to carry a swift pace. Speed numbers look fairly close as these youngsters battle gracefully before turning when we turn into the New year. Our task is to group together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#4 Lenamarie (L. Saez / Kenneally) looks like she might have the edge with the highest (three-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sound workouts. She is 100% in the money from two career starts. A daughter of Paynter, she should track and close neatly. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#8 Go Nori Go (Gaffalione / Maker) should challenge sharing that highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb workouts. She is 83% in the money at this distance and 100% in the money over the Gulfstream course. This daughter of Lookin At Lucky could wire this group with a speedy pace upfront.

#9 My Masterpiece (P. Lopez / Wilensky) will be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number at a slightly longer route and two super strong workouts. A daughter of Midnight Lute, she should be tracking the pace ready to strike heading into the stretch.

#10 Annabella Queen (Vazquez / D'Angelo) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. She should be forwardly placed seeking to get first jump on the pace setters. A daughter of Wildcat Heir, she loves the grass.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Lenamarie  +  #8 Go Nori Go  +  #9 My Masterpeice  +  #10 Annabella Queen.

Stakes Saturday Results

Gulfstream Park R10.  Mr. Prospector Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, X Y Jet, won (1st) for win money of $2.50. Our second pick, Yourdreamsormine, finished 9th.   Our third pick, First Growth, finished 3rd for show money of $1.80.

Superfecta went 6-1-2-5.

Bankroll dips to $50.92.

Stakes Saturday in the Sunshine

On this Stakes Saturday we take in a roaring graded stakes sprint in sunny Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Mr. Prospector~G3~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A high caliber field of ten will hit the Florida dirt in this annual contest. There is speed which insures a contested pace. Last out speed numbers are fairly close making for a competitive event. Only two in here have hit the triple-digit speed number in their careers. it should be a greatly exhilarating speed fest.

#6 X Y Jet (Jaramillo / J. Navarro) will go off as the deserved favorite. He is coming back from a little over a year layoff, but has trained progressively. This lad is the class of the field and should be victorious on his return. Difficult to wager against him with four dynamite workouts prepping for this one. A son of Kantharos, he should take the lead and not look back. Odds will be low. Consequently, a token win wager will be made.

$1 WIN.

#3 Yourdreamsormine (L. Saez / Dobles) should challenge as the other horse holding a triple-digit speed number. This guy has a couple of good last out speed numbers and four superb workouts. With a strong pace, he will use his tracking capability to good advantage. A son of Mr. Sekiguchi, he favours the distance and cherishes the Gulfstream Park track.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 First Growth (Carrales / Londono) should contend with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. This lad also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he has the tactical speed to adjust to any pace developments.

$1 SHOW.

#7 Fire Mission (Gaffalione / J. Navarro) will be in the mix as he shoots for his fifth win in a row. This guy holds the second highest last out speed number and one bullet workout. He should be forwardly placed at a distance he relishes as he holds the third highest speed number at it. A son of Wildcat Heir, he holds the most wins of this field at an amazing sixteen.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#6 X Y Jet  /  #3 Yourdreamsormine  /  #1 First Growth, #7 Fire Mission  /  ALL.

Furlong Friday Results

Fair Grounds Race Course R5.  Maiden Claiming.  Our pick, Sacred Storm, finished 2nd for show money of $1.30.

We crapped out on our 10 CENT Superecta effort blowing six Washington's on it. Superfecta went 2-7-1-3.

Bankroll plummets to $53.02.

Furlong Friday at the Fair Grounds

Off we go down to NOLA for our Furlong Friday.

Fair Grounds Race 5 {6 Furlongs~2 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Claiming}

An intriguing crop of eight will go to the gate in an attempt to get in a win before the year runs out. There is a little speed, but three first time starters who may or may not be sent making for an very interesting race. Of those who have already gotten a race under their saddle, the speed numbers are very close. It should be an exciting race.

#7 Sacred Storm (Geroux / Howard) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. She is coming in from Churchill Downs after facing tougher there. She should track the pace and launch into the stretch.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Soco Unbridled (Theriot / Calhoun) should challenge after earning a decent speed number in her first try at Churchill. Since then she has put in three superb peaking workouts. This gal holds the highest purchase price of any in this field.

#3 Divorce (Sutherland / E. Rodriguez) has had six attempts to break her maiden, though has hit the board in three of those efforts. She holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in one sound workout.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#7 Sacred Storm  /  #9 Soco Unbridled, #3 Divorce / ALL / ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (12/17) Results

Remington Park R12.  Trapeze Stakes.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort, capturing only two of the four wagering interests required to hit it. Superfecta went 5-4-10-11.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Sassy Siena, finished 5th.

Bankroll slips to $58.72.