Sunday, April 5, 2020

Superfect Sunday Allowance Mile

We hope you are staying safe and healthy on this Superfecta Sunday.

Oaklawn Park Race 8 {1 mile~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A good group of seven will enter the starting gate in this high level allowance affair. There is plenty of speed to carry the crew through fast fractions. Speed numbers are fairly close with much of the field exiting much tougher events. Our task is to mold together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#2 Blue Moonrise (Santana / Asmussen) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four hearty workouts. She will show her speed and could wire this field.  A daughter of Malibu Moon, she is 70% in the money from ten career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$4 SHOW.

#5 Awe Emma (Talamo / Stewart) will challenge with the third highest speed number at the distance and two superb peaking workouts. This gal has all three of her career victories over the Oaklawn Park track. A daughter of War Front, she should speed from the outset.

#4 English Soul (Cannon / Sisterton) comes up from Fair Grounds with a modest layoff and four successful workouts. She is undefeated at this distance in two starts. A daughter of English Channel, she is 73% in the money from fifteen career starts.

#8 Blessed Again (Thompson / Prather) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She is 57% in the money over the Oaklawn oval.
A daughter of Paynter, she should be tracking the pace closely and get first jump on the speedsters heading into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Blue Moonrise  +  #5 Awe Emma  +  #4 English Soul  +  #8 Blessed Again.




Stakes Saturday Results
Oaklawn Park R9.  Purple Martin Stakes.  Our first pick, Kimari, won (1st) for win money of $7.80, place money of $6.10, and show money of $8.00.  Our second pick, Lexi On the Move, finished 9th (last).  Our third pick, Frank's Rockette, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.
We cashed on our Exacta play earning $11.90.
Superfecta went 1-8-4-10.
Bankroll gets a lift to settle at $199.12.



  

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Stakes Saturday in Arkansas

It is nice to have the horses running during these perilous times, On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at nice sprint down in Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 9 {Purple Martin Stakes~6 furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A very nice group of nine fillies will enter the gate in this annual event. There is overwhelming speed among these lasses. Speed numbers are very, very close making this a highly competitive contest. Top to bottom this is a great bunch of sprinters. It could be the best and most exciting race on this Saturday.

#1 Kimari (Hill / W. Ward) makes the switch from Turf to dirt for this race. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four super strong workouts. This gal has shown speed as well as closing capability. A daughter of Munnings, she comes off an extended layoff with a 80% in the money record from five career starts.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Lexi On the Move (Cohen / Diodoro) should challenge as she makes her third career start. She shares the third highest last out speed number and four swift peaking workouts. This gal should get a fine trip from a tracking position. In her two starts at this distance, she has won both. A daughter of Fast Anna, she loves the distance and the Oaklawn Park track.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Frank's Rockette (M. Garcia / Mott) will contend with the highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. This gal comes over from Gulfstream Park where she won at this very distance. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 100% in the money from five career starts. Expect her to be forwardly placed in the thick of it.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Wasabi Girl (R. Vasquez / Asmussen) could surprise bringing in a 100% in the money record from six career starts. She loves the surface, distance and Oaklawn track. This gal has put in four solid peaking workouts. A daughter of Shanghai Bobby, she has some significant upside potential.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#1 Kimari  //  #6 Lexi On the Move,  #8 Frank's Rockette,  #10 Wasabi Girl.

10 CENT Superfecta Box (2.40)

#1 Kimari  +  #6 Lexi On the Move  +  #8 Frank's Rockette  +  #10 Wasabi Girl.




Last Superfecta Sunday (3/29) Results
Gulfstream Park R10.  Maiden Special Weight.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 6-10-7-12.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Key Biscayne, finished 3rd for show money of $7.80.
Bankroll gets a little bump to $184.92.

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Superfecta Sunday in South Florida

We are thankful that horse racing carries on as we enjoy another Superfecta Sunday in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Special Weight}

A nice full field of twelve fillies will hit the Turf in this lucky last race on the card. There are five first time starters among this group making it a genuine challenge to find a winner and create good exotic tickets. Of those that have run there is little speed. Speed figs are pretty varied with three of the field coming off extended layoffs. Our task is to thread together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a very good race to cap off another great weekend of horse racing.

#7 Key Biscayne (Jaramillo / J. Alvarado) might have a very slight edge coming off an extended layoff with the second highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. She loves the surface and the Gulfstream Park course. This daughter of Brethren, is 50% in the money from four career starts. Expect her to be forwardly placed. She is our Bronze Horseshoe, selection.
$3 SHOW.

#6 Urban Fairytale (C. Landeros / Wilkes) is another coming off a layoff with the highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. This gal also holds the highest speed number at the distance. She should be tracking the pace. A daughter of Distorted Humor, she is 33% in the money from three career starts.

#9 Longpants Required (L. Saez / B. Walsh) comes off a modest layoff with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. She is another that will be tracking the pace. A daughter of New Year's Day, she is 33% in the money from three starts.

#12 Pop a Choc (Gaffalione / M. Casse) is a first time starter from very strong connections. This daughter of Bernardini, was purchased for 330 thousand. Well intended with two sound workouts, she should be ready to roll. Trainer, Mark Casse has a 10% win record with first time starters.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Key Biscayne  +  #6 Urban Fairytale  +  #9 Longpants Required  +  #12 Pop a Choc.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R14.  FLORIDA DERBY--G1.  Our first pick, Tiz the Law, won (1st) for win money of $2.40, place money of $3.60, and show money of $4.20.  Our second pick, Independence Hall, finished 5th.  Our third pick, As Seen on TV, finished 8th.  Our fourth pick, Ete Indien, finished 3rd for show money of $1.70.
While we had the top finisher we did not have the second runner to be able to cash our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel ticket.
Superfecta went 7-2-12-5.
Bankroll gets tripped up and drops to $182.52.



Saturday, March 28, 2020

Florida Derby Day

All eyes will be on that sensational track in South Florida as one of the premiere Kentucky Derby prep races is run. This will be a great Stakes Saturday down at Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park {Curlin FLORIDA DERBY--G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of nine will go to the gate in this great KD 146 prep race. There is plenty of speed to keep a swift pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Interestingly there are three sons of Constitution that all have a great shot to pull off the victory. All will be stretching out to this distance. It should be an incredible race to wager and watch.

#7 Tiz the Law (M. Franco / Tagg) should capitalize nicely on the speedsters in the race as they lead this team of horses through frothy fractions. He holds the highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. A son of the aforementioned, Constitution, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Independence Hall (Rosario / Trombetta) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and perhaps the strongest workout tab with four stamina producing / peaking workouts. This guy comes over from Tampa Bay Downs. Another son of Constitution, he is also is 100% in the money from four career starts.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 As Seen On TV (P. Lopez / Breen) looks to take another step forward along the Derby trail with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This lad loves the Gulfstream Park track holding the second highest speed number over it. A son of Lookin' At Lucky, he is 100% in the money from five career starts. Look for him to track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#12 Ete Indien (Geroux / Biancone) should be the deserved favorite and will attempt to control the pace on the front end. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three endurance peaking workouts. This guy has hit the board in all three of his Gulfstream Park races. A son of Summer Front, he is 80% in the money from five starts.
$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Tiz the Law  //  #9 Independence Hall,  #1 As Seen on TV,  #12 Ete Indien.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Tiz the Law  +  #9 Independence Hall  +  #1 As Seen on TV  +  #12 Ete Indien.



Last Superfecta Sunday (3/22) Results
Santa Anita Park R8.  Sensational Star Stakes.  We just missed our 10 CENT Superfecta box play grabbing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 7-9-3-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Lieutenant Dan, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.
Bankroll dips to $186.82.
  

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

On this Superfecta Sunday we are grateful that horse racing is still in action. We hope all involved stay safe and healthy. Today we take in a great stakes race in sunny Southern California.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Sensational Star Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A good field of ten will go to the green in this competitive event. There are two ladies that will be competing with the boys and both have a chance to pull off the victory. There is plenty of speed to produce a frothy pace. Speed figs are very close. Our task is to create a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be one of the most exciting races on the day.

#7 Lieutenant Dan (Van Dyke / Miyadi) looks like he might have a slight edge as he attempts this Turf distance for the first time. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. This lad should be sitting right off the pace ready to move smoothly through the stretch. A son of Grazen, he is 90% in the money from eleven career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Just Grazed Me (G. Franco / D'Amato) is a mare taking on the boys. This gal holds the second highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed ready to strike in the stretch. A daughter of Grazen, she is 100% in the money from eleven career starts.

#9 Stealthediamonds (Delgadillo / Puype) is a filly taking on these lads as well as the mare mentioned above. She holds the top last out speed number among these entrants. This gal is known for her speed and could wire this field. A daughter of Unusual Heat, she is 76% in the money from seventeen starts.

#6 The Hunted (M. Gutierrez / Puype) will be attempting this distance for the first time. He does enjoy the surface and the Santa Anita course. This gelding will be coming out of a graded stakes and coming down in distance. A son of Unusual Heat, he is 52% in the money from seventeen career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Lieutenant Dan  +  #4 Just Grazed Me  +  #6 Stealthediamonds  +  #6 The Hunted.



Stakes Saturday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R12.  Louisiana Derby--G2.  Our first pick, Chestertown, finished 8th.  Our second pick, Wells Bayou, won (1st) for place money of $2.90 and show money of $4.60.  Our third pick, Silver State, finished 7th.
We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 3-11-14-1.
Bankroll takes a dive to $187.62.





Saturday, March 21, 2020

Louisiana Derby Day

On this Stakes Saturday we will enjoy all the stakes races on Louisiana Derby day, but will focus our handicapping effort on the big one.

Fair Grounds Race Course Race 12 {Louisiana Derby~G2~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A bundle of Kentucky Derby points are available in this annual Derby prep race. All of these lads will be stretching out to this distance for the first time in their young racing careers. There is some speed which should drive the pace fluidly. Speed numbers are all very close making this race a highly competitive contest. Only three have not competed over the Fair Grounds track. It should be a superbly exciting race with a full field of fourteen.

#4 Chestertown (J. Velazquez / Asmussen) could pull this one off as he continues to improve along the Kentucky Derby trail. His speed figs are within striking distance of the top ones in this field and he has put in four superb peaking workouts in preparation. This guy has hit the board in all four of his career starts. A son of Tapit, he will be tracking the pace and strengthen in the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Wells Bayou (Geroux / B. Cox) is coming in from Oaklawn Park where he scored the highest last out speed number among this field. He has put in three well meant workouts prepping for this race. This lad is 75% in the money from four starts. A son of Lookin At Lucky, he should be the speed of the race and look to wire this field.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#13 Silver State (Santana / Asmussen) is another that is 100% in the money from four career starts. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four top-notch peaking workouts. This guy loves the surface and the Fair Grounds track. A son of Hard Spun, he should be tracking the pace ready to pounce.
$1 SHOW.

#9 Portos (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) comes in from Aqueduct in pursuit of additional Derby points. He holds the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. He is 80% in the money from five career starts. Another son of Tapit, he will be closing quickly coming into the stretch.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Chestertown  //  #3 Wells Bayou,  #13 Silver State,  #9 Portos.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Chestertown  +   #3 Wells Bayou  +  #13 Silver State  +  #9 Portos.




Furlong Friday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R3.  Maiden Claiming. Our pick, Johnny Casino, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 3-8-5-6.
Bankroll takes a hit and falls to $195.52.

Friday, March 20, 2020

Thank Goodness for Fair Grounds

One bright spot in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic is that horse racing is still going strong for now. Today on our Furlong Friday we take a look at a swell Maiden claiming sprint down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Race 3 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Maiden Claiming}

A good field of eight will go to the gate in this maiden race. There is some speed to keep the pace rolling. Two horses will be making their first start to add a little intrigue to this handicapping challenge. Speed numbers are fairly close for these still improving horses. It should be a great race down in NOLA.

#4 Johnny Casino (Sutherland / Margolis) might be able to notch the win in his third career start. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a route and one solid workout. He also faced tougher in his last. A son of Super Saver, he should be forwardly placed ready to strike.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Magi (Murrill / E. Rodriguez) could be on the front end with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This guy will be making his fifth start at this distance. A son of Biondetti, he is looking to improve after a fourth place finish last out.

#7 Dream Twister (Magnon / Toups) is coming in from Delta Downs where he last ran in a Maiden Special Weight race. He should improve in his fourth career race. A son of Algorithms, he will be tracking the pace looking to score.

#1 Mayberry Saloon (J. Dominguez / Duhon) is a first time starter that looks ready to compete well. He is owned by Dream Walkin' Farms which is the operation of outstanding country singer Toby Keith. His trainer has good numbers for Maiden Claiming sprints and first time starters. A son of Tizway, he should do well at first asking.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.00)

#4 Johnny Casino  /  #5 Magi  /  #7 Dream Twister,  #1 Mayberry Saloon  /  ALL.



Last Superfecta Sunday (3/15) Results
Gulfstream Park R10.  Maiden Claiming.  We completely mis-fired on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play hitting only one of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 9-1-12-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Championship Alley, finished 7th.
Bankroll takes a hit and dips to $202.52.