Saturday, July 20, 2019

Stakes Saturday in Hot Oceanport, New Jersey

On this Stakes Saturday we take in one of the finest races of the summer out along the Jersey shore. As a heat wave envelopes much of the country you can hear a shout from the Jersey beach, "Keep their hides moist !" Stay hydrated and best of luck to you.

Monmouth Park Race 12 {Haskell Invitational~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A solid field of seven will go to the gate in the Jersey heat. There is a plethora of speed in this race which could produce a record time. Speed number are fairly close  with only two posting triple digits. It should be a fabulous race.

#7 Maximum Security (L. Saez / Ja. Servis) should be able to pull the victory off if he gets a good start and a clean ride. He holds the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest last out speed number, and two quality workouts. This lad will battle the other speed demons on the front end. A son of New Years Day , he has rattled off three triple digit Beyer's in a row. Definitely the one to beat.
$1 WIN.

#2 Joevia (J. lezcano / Sacco) continues to improve with every start and can let up on the throttle a little to save some for the stretch. He holds a the fourth highest last out speed number at a much longer route and four sensational workouts. He has two wins over this track. A son of Shanghai Bobby, he is 83% in the money from six starts.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#1 King for a Day (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. This guy also has a win over the Monmouth track. A son of Uncle Mo, he too should be part of the speed contingent. He holds an 80% in the money record from five starts.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Mucho Gusto (Talamo / Baffert) is another speed monster that will figure prominently in the race. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three excellent stamina producing workouts. A son of Mucho Macho Man, he has hit the board in all seven of his starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel

#7 Maximum Security / #2 Joevia,  #1 King for a Day,  #5 Mucho Gusto.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Maximum Security  /  #2 Joevia  /  #1 King for a Day,  #5 Mucho Gusto  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (7/14) Results
Saratoga R9.  Coronation Cup Stakes.  Due to a key scratch we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.
Superfecta went 4-6-3-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Eyein the Sky, finished 2nd for show money of $1.45.
Bankroll catches nine nickels to settle at $12.23.

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Superfecta Sunday at the "Spa"

A wonderful summer Superfecta Sunday will unfold. Today we take a look at a very nice Turf sprint up at the "Spa".

Saratoga Race 9 {Coronation Cup Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

It looks like a field of seven will saunter onto the New York grass. Two entrants (bookends #1 and #9) raced only days ago. It is unlikely they will race today. This race is heavily speed loaded which creates a handicapping quandary; do we take the speed of the speed or create a ticket with a pace meltdown in mind. Today we'll opt for the latter, but do encourage our handicapping fans to back it up with a speed of the speed play. The speed numbers are very close for these still improving ladies. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket. It should be another sensational Saratoga Turf race.

#6 Eyein the Sky (Rosario / M. Casse) has the tactical speed to stay in this one from the opening gate. She can let up on the gas as the speedsters in the race do their thing. She has improved with every Turf race she has run and has put in two hearty workouts. A daughter of Sky Mesa, she holds the second highest speed number at the distance and is 66% in the money at same.She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Lyrical Lady (Santana / Asmussen) holds the second highest overall speed fig as she makes a switch from the dirt to the Turf. This gal is coming off a longer sprint and has put in two fine peaking workouts. A daughter of More Than Ready, she should love the Saratoga Turf as she stays in close contact with the leaders.

#7 Midnight Fantasy (L. Saez / Sharp) also makes a change from dirt to Turf with three good last out speed numbers and two robust workouts. This gal should be tracking the pace closely looking for an opening to slide through in the stretch. A daughter of Midnight Lute, she has already hit the board at the distance.

#5 A Bit of Both (I. Ortiz / Ja. Servis) could go off as the speedster favorite with the second highest last out speed number which scored a victory at this very distance. She has rattled off four wins in a row and stands at 100% in the money from six career starts. This daughter of Paynter  has the opportunity to wire the field.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Eyein the Sky  +  #2 Lyrical Lady  +  #7 Midnight Fantasy  +  #5 A Bit of Both.




Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington International Race Course R8.  American Derby--G3.  Our first pick, Crafty Daddy, finished 2nd for place money of $4.50 and show money of $6.80.  Our second pick, War Film, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Flying Scotsman, finished 6th.
We missed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel play.
Superfecta went 3-12-9-5.
Bankroll drops to $11.78.

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Stakes Saturday on the Turf

A great Stakes Saturday to enjoy races across the country. Today we take a look at the Turf prep for the Secretariat on Million Day.

Arlington International Race 8 {American Derby~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of thirteen will hit the Arlington Turf in this annual contest. There is plenty of speed to make sure the pace is strong. Speed numbers are fairly close as each one of these lads continues to show improvement. Some of the very best American Turf pedigrees are represented here to further the handicapping challenge. It should be one of the best Turf races on this Stakes Saturday.

#12 Crafty Daddy (Geroux / B. Cox) might have the edge with the third highest last out speed number and four diligent workouts. This lad also holds the second highest speed fig at the distance. He has improved with each outing and will be seeking his fourth win in a row. A son of Scat Daddy, he has the tactical speed to allow the pace to take him forward.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $4 SHOW.

#2 War Film (M. Mena / Asmussen) should challenge with the highest speed number at the distance and three stout workouts. This guy has recorded two wins from five career starts. A son of Declaration of War, he should take up a tracking position ready to close them down in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#11 Flying Scotsman (Prat / Sisterton) could go off as the favorite with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. He is coming off an extended layoff, last racing at Del Mar. A son of English Channel, this distance is strongly in his wheelhouse. Look for him to run close to the pace and strike in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Faraway Kitten (Beschizza / Maker) will contend as he continues to improve with every race.This guy is 100% in the money at this distance having run it three times in his young career. He won last out at Canterbury and has put in two hearty workouts in the last thirty days. A son of Kitten's Joy, he should race close to the pace and explode through the stretch.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#12 Crafty Daddy / #2 War Film,  #11 Flying Scotsman,  #3 Faraway Kitten.

10 CENT Superfecta

#12 Crafty Daddy  /  #2 War Film  /  #11 Flying Scotsman,  #3 Faraway Kitten  /  ALL.




Furlong Friday Results
Monmouth Park R9.  Maiden Claiming.  Our pick, River Light, won (1st) for win money of $4.70 and show money of $3.00.
Superfecta went 4-6-5-3.
Bankroll gets a pop to settle at $18.43.

Friday, July 12, 2019

A Little Furlong Friday along the Atlantic

We take in a nice Maiden Claiming race in Oceanport, New Jersey for our Furlong Friday.

Monmouth Park Race 9 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Maiden Claiming}

A good group of seven maidens will go to the gate in this race. Three of the four our first time starters making the race all the more intriguing. There is enough speed to keep the pace churning. Of those that have raced, the speed numbers are very close. This race has a solid mix of good pedigrees. It should be a great race that could yield some surprises.

#4 River Light (Bravo / Thomas) could win at first asking with a superb peaking workout tab. This gal was purchased for 210K. A daughter of Union Rags, she appears primed and ready to tackle this crew.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#7 Valid Treasure (Jav. Felix / Hagan) comes into this one fresh after a very brief layoff. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one sound workout. This gal has hit the board in both of her career starts. A daughter of Overdriven, she should show speed from the bell.

#1 Asyena (Juarez / Ja. Servis) is a first time starter with strong connections that can win at first asking. She has worked three times in the last thirty days and looks ready to rumble. A daughter of Verrazano, she should be in the mix from the start.

#5 Dutchess Caroline (H. Diaz / O'Connell) comes up from Tampa Bay Downs with a modest layoff. She holds the highest last out speed number and two strengthening workouts. A daughter of Flatter, she should track what ever pace develops and strike in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 River Light  /  #7 Valid Treasure  /  #1 Asyena,  #5 Dutchess Caroline  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (7/7) Results
Monmouth Park R9.  Jersey Girl Handicap.  We hit our 10 CENT Superfecta box play, capturing all four wagering interests to win $4.34. Superfecta went 1-6-3-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Diamond Play, finished 2nd for show money of $1.30.
Bankroll gets a small raise to settle at $14.53.

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Superfecta Sunday in New Jersey

Off we go for another fine Turf race in Jersey for our Superfecta Sunday.

Monmouth Park Race 9 {Jersey Girl handicap~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillie/Mares~NJ~Stakes}

A field of seven Jersey girls will strut onto the grass in this annual affair. There is a small amount of speed in this short field which will make the trackers and closers stay nearer to the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Our task is to sew together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#6 Diamond Play (P. Lopez / Margotta) looks like she might spring into victory with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two steady workouts. She does love the Monmouth course and has done well at this distance. A daughter of E Dubai, she will need some pace on the front to demonstrate her kick. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#1 Heading Home (Bravo / K. Breen) could be the one to beat with the third highest last otu speed number at a longer route and three strong workouts. She excels at this distance having a 100% in the money record at it and loves the Monmouth Turf. A daughter of After Market, she should track the pace closely.

#3 Ebony Ball (Juarez / Stephens) looks to be the pace setter coming out of dirt sprints. She shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in three dynamite workouts including two bullets. A daughter of Park Avenue Ball, this gal has a 58% in the money record from seventeen career starts.

#7 Crazy Daisy (haddock / Penaloza) should be in the mix also with that second highest last out speed number and one sound long workout. She is the second most races Jersey girl in this race holding a 67% in the money record from thirty-seven career starts. A daughter of Sky Mesa, she does get along well on the Turf.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Diamond Play  +  #1 Heading Home  +  #3 Ebony Ball  +  #7 Crazy Daisy.




Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R9.  BELMONT DERBY Invitational--G1.  Our first pick, Cape of Good Hope [IRE], finished 8th.  Our second pick, Rockemperor [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $8.70.  Our third pick, Demarchelier [GB], finished 14th (last).
We did not have the winner. Consequently our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel was washed away.
Having only one of the four required in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box was a fail. Superfecta went 6-8-14-13.
Bankroll takes a hit and drops to $11.60.

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Stakes Saturday at Bountiful Belmont

Another great weekend of Summer racing is upon us.  On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at a classic distance Turf race in New York.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Belmont Derby~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A magnificent group of fourteen runners will swing onto the grass in this annual contest. It comes up a little light on speed. Expect a Euro-guickening heading into the stretch run. speed figs are comparable which creates a chance for any of these to make a solid improvement to the winner's circle. It should be one of many exciting races at beautiful Belmont Park.

#9 Cape of Good Hope [IRE] (Lordan / A. O'Brien) looks ready to rumble on the New York Turf. He was last seen in Great Britain and France facing arguably tougher rivals. He has raced this distance twice having won one of those races. A son of the great Turf sire Galileo [IRE], he has a versatile running style that should keep him in the race until the wire.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#14 Rockemperor [IRE] (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) will be making his first North American start after racing exclusively in France. He ran a little bit longer in his last race acquitting himself capably. This lad has hit the board both times he has raced this distance. Two steady workouts add to his cache. A son of Holy Roman Emperor [IRE], he should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#12 Demarchelier [GB] (Castellano / C. Brown) has won three straight with improving speed numbers every race. This guy has put in three very vigorous workouts prepping for this high quality race. As a son of Dubawi [IRE], he is a strong stayer that will be tracking the pace and explode into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#3 Seismic Wave (Rosario / Mott) is another that has improved in each of his last three races. As he stretches out in distance he should level up once again. This lad is 100% in the money from two starts over the Belmont Turf. A son of Tapit, he should take up a good tracking position and close strongly into the stretch.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#9 Cape of Good Hope [IRE] /  #14 Rockemperor [IRE],  #12 Demarchelier [GB],  #3 Seismic Wave.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Cape of Good Hope [IRE]  +  #14 Rockemperor [IRE]  +  #12 Demarchelier [GB]  +  #3 Seismic Wave.




Furlong Friday Results
Gulfstream Park R4.  Maiden Claiming.  Our pick, Reorganize, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 6-8-4-1.
Bankroll drops to $3.30. We will supplement with a Hamilton and a Lincoln for today's race.

Friday, July 5, 2019

Furlong Friday in South Florida

Into a wonderful Independence weekend we take a peek at a swell Turf race for Furlong Friday.

Gulfstream Park Race 4 {7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Maiden Claiming}

#1 Reorganize (Prado / Braddy) has already hit the board at this distance twice. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and is on a three race progression. Safe to say this guy enjoys the Turf. A son of Data Link, he has the tactical speed to stay the course.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Good Timing Man (Rendon / Biacone) should challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one hearty workout. This lad holds the highest speed number at the distance. A son of Overdriven he should run close to the pace and strike in the stretch.

#6 Spanned (Zayas / Maker) will go off as the deserved favorite as he drops in from a Maiden Special Weight race where he scored the highest last out speed number amongst this group. He has put in a powerful peaking workout tab of four works in preparation. A son of Arch, he should be forwardly place ready to score.

#8 Taranto (Panici / Sancal) should contend with the second highest last out speed number at a route and three superb peaking workouts. He likes the surface of the Gulfstream course. A son of the great Gio Ponti, he has every chance of winning this one on the front end if he is sent.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Reorganize  /  #4 Good Timing Man  /  #6 Spanned,  #8 Taranto  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (6/30) Results
Monmouth Park R9.  Open Mind Stakes.  We were off on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort, grabbing only two of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 2-4-1-8.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Valiance, won (1st) for show money of $1.70.
Bankroll falters to $2.30. We will supplement with a Lincoln for today's race.