Superfecta Sunday at the Big "A"

 We get our fix of Turf action from the borough of Queens as we look in on an excellent stakes race at the "Big A".

Aqueduct Race 8 {Winter Memories Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A reduced field of eleven will hit the green in this annual stakes contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This contest comes up light on speed. There are three forwardly placed types that could take the lead by default. Nonetheless there will be a group quickening when the field turns for home. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a competitive contest. The Turf is rated as good. It should be a fantastic race.

#3 Plum Ali (M. Franco / Clement) will be dropping in class and distance for this race. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She will be part of the tracking crew as they spin around the Turf course. A daughter of First Samurai, she has notched two wins at the distance and is 50% in the money from ten career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#11 Runaway Rumour (J. Lezcano / Abreu) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and one sound workout. She also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. Another that will be part of the tracking / closing crew. A daughter of Flintshire [GB], she is 85% in the money from even career starts.

#1 Quinevere [GER] (Carmouche / Atras) looks to continue to improve her speed numbers in every outing. She has hit the board at the distance. This gal comes in from California to test her mettle amongst these East coast Turf specialists. She has put in two good workouts during a short layoff. A daughter of Lord of England [GER], she is 50% in the money from six career starts.

#12 Flown (J. Ortiz / Walsh) is the only one to hit the board at this distance three times from three tries. She is yet another that will run in the tracker / closer herd. This gal has put in three dynamite workouts in preparation. Prior to a modest layoff she ran third in a longer grade three route. A daughter of Kitten's Joy, she is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Plum Ali  +  #11 Runaway Rumour  +  #1 Quinevere [GER]  +  #12 Flown.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($3.20)

#3 Plum Ali  /  #11 Runaway Rumour  /  #1 Quinevere [GER],  #12 Flown,  #4 Gam's Mission,  #7 Miss Dracary's  /  ALL.

Best of Luck to you with all of your picks.

  

A Superfecta Sunday in Chicago

 Off we go (virtually, of course) to the, now, jewel of Illinois racing, Hawthorne Race Course to have a fine Superfecta Sunday.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 6 {Sun Power Stakes~6 Furlongs~2 year-old~ IL Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will go to the gate in this Stakes sprint for the youngsters. There is speed o' plenty with this group. Speed figs are fairly close making this one competitive as these lads continue to show improvement in their racing careers. It should be a fine race.

#8 Fast Jack (Santiago / Becker) will making his second career start after winning at first asking. He holds the highest last out speed number among this crew. Add to that a modest layoff with three superb workouts, and there is a recipe for success. He should be part of the speed herd as they depart the gate. A son of Ghaaleb, he will be stretching out for this race.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Viale (J. Lopez / Block) looks to improve off a clunker in his last start. He shares the highest speed number at this distance and has put in a sound workout. This colt will be tracking the pace closely. A son of Overanalyze, he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

#3 Wildwood Sicilian (Emigh / Becker) will be making his third career start after a modest layoff. He comes into this race with three diligent workouts. This guy also holds the second highest last out speed number. Look for him to be part of the speed contingent. Another son of Ghaaleb, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

#6 Rocket Man Attack (C. Roman / Childers) holds the third highest last out speed number and two decent workouts. He is another that should be battling on the front end. A son of Forest Attack, he is 50% in the money from four career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#8 Fast Jack  +  #1 Vitale  +  #3 Wildwood Sicilian  +  #6 Rocket Man Attack.

 20 CENT Superfecta ($1.60)

#8 Fast Jack  /  #1 Vitale  /  #3 Wildwood Sicilian,  #6 Rocket Man Attack  /  ALL.

Have a great day of racing. May most of your tickets cash !!!

 

A Keeneland Superfecta Sunday

 Off we go for some Keenland Turf on a fantastic Superfecta Sunday.

Keenland Race 7 {Rood & Riddle Dowager Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares}

A fine field of ten ladies will make their way to the green in this annual affair. It comes very light on speed. Consequently, it may be modeled after the Euro-Turf races with a measured pace and a quickening coming into the stretch. Speed numbers are fairly close which makes for a competitive event. It should be a fun and exciting race.

#4 La Lune [GB] (Beschizza / Vaughn) looks ready to shine in her second North American start. She holds the highest last out speed number and four hearty peaking workouts. This gal should track the pace with the herd. A daughter of Champs Elysees [GB], she is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Key Biscayne (Gaffalione / Maker) will pose a significant challenge as she comes in off a solid effort at Saratoga and four sensational works that it include three bullets. She is ready. By default, she may set the pace and try to wire this field. A daughter of Brethren, she is 60% in the money from fifteen career starts.

#5 Luck Money (Rosario / Delacour) could go off as the favorite with the third highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. She has hit the board twice in three tries at this distance as well as holding the highest speed number at same. This gal will be amongst the tracker herd. A daughter of Lookin at Lucky, she is 80% in the money from fifteen career starts.

#3 Summer in Saratoga (Lanerie / Sharp) will be one of five who will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. This lady holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. Look for her to close smoothly as the herd goes into the stretch. A daughter of Hard Spun, she is 53% in the money from fifteen career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 La Lune [GB]  +  #9 Key Biscayne  +  #5 Luck Money  +  #3 Summer in Saratoga.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.80)

#4 La Lune [GB]  /  #9 Key Biscayne  /  #5 Luck Money,  #3 Summer in Saratoga,  #1 English Affair (Graham / Arnold),  #7 Esha My Flower (B. Hernandez / Wilkes) /  ALL.

Best of luck to all. May you cash all of your tickets on this Superfecta Sunday!!!

Turf Stakes at Keeneland

 An enjoyable Stakes Saturday will unfold as we enjoy a great Turf stakes at magnificent Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 8 {Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

An excellent field of ten will hit the green in this annual affair. 

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is enough speed to carry this race forward. Speed figs are fairly close which makes it highly competitive. Sixty percent of the field have cobbled together multiple wins entering into this event. It should be an exceptionally exciting race.

#5 Nicest [IRE] (Leparoux / D. O'Brien) should surprise as she comes in from across the pond after racing last in Ireland. This gal last raced in a longer group one Turf contest hitting the board. Two strong workouts over the Keeneland Turf add to her appeal. Expect her to track the pace closely. A daughter of American Pharoah, she is 66% in the money from six career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Shantisara [IRE] (Prat / C. Brown) comes in off three wins in a row with the second highest last out speed number over a longer Turf route and two quality workouts. She is another that can be expected to track the pace closely. She has notched a win at this distance. A daughter of Coulsty, she is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#7 Lady Speightspeare (Wilson / Attfield) stretches out to this distance off three victories at Woodbine. She has put in four exceptional workouts in preparation for this race. Look for her to attempt to wire this field with her speed. A daughter of Speightstown, she has an 100% win record from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#4 Empress Josephine [IRE] (J. Velazquez / A. O'Brien) comes into this race on short rest where she placed third over the Keenland Turf scoring the highest last out speed number amongst this crew. She has hit the board at this distance over in Ireland. She should track the pace ready to strike in the stretch run. A daughter of world class sire, Galileo [IRE], she is 50% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5)

#5 Nicest [IRE]  //  #3 Shantisara [IRE],  #7 Lady Speightspeare,  #4 Empress Josephine [IRE], and two horses with terrific upside we will include in our wheel---#1 Burning Ambition (Geroux / B. Cox) as well as #10 Closing Remarks (Rispoli / Gaines).

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Nicest [IRE]  +  #3 Shantisara [IRE]  +  #7 Lady Speightspeare  +  #4 Empress Josephine [IRE].

Best of luck in all of your plays today !!

Superfecta Sunday under the California Sun

 A fantastic sunny Sunday to play our Superfecta at Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Park Race 9 {Zenyata Stakes~G2~1 1/16~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of eight will go to the gate in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  TimeForm US.

There is a plethora of speed in this one. Speed numbers are very close making it extremely competitive. All have superb pedigrees. It should be an exciting race.

#3 Private Mission (Prat / Baffert) should battle up on the front end and look to put distance in the stretch. She will be stretching out to this distance with four strong endurance building workouts. This gal comes in with the highest (tie) last out speed number. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Miss Bigly (J. Hernandez / D'Amato) will also be part of the pace scenario as she comes in with the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three stout workouts. This girl loves the distance and the Santa Anita track. A daughter of Gemologist, she is 72% in the money from twenty-two career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Lady Kate (Bravo / Kenneally) has the tactical speed to hang closely to the leading pack and spring into the stretch. She shares the fourth highest last out speed number and three bullet workouts. This gal also holds the highest speed number at the distance. A daughter of Bernardini, she is 56% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#2 As Time goes By (J. Velazquez / Baffert) should go off as the favorite as she exits a grade one at a longer distance. This gal holds the third highest last out speed number and three dynamic peaking workouts. Expect her to be forwardly placed with the pack. A daughter of American Pharoah, she is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Private Mission  +  #4 Miss Bigly  +  #7 Lady Kate  +  #2 As Time Goes By.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($1.00)

#3 Private Mission  /  #4 Miss Bigly  /  #7 Lady Kate,  #2 As Time Goes By  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all. May most of your tickets cash on this Superfecta Sunday.

Pennsylvania Derby Day

 We look East for some great racing in the great state of Pennsylvania.

PARX Race 12 {Pennsylvania Derby~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A couple of defections have reduced this field to eight talented lads.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to rev up the pace. Speed numbers are all fairly close, making this one competitive. Only one millionaire is in the field. It should be an exceptionally exciting race on a great day of racing across the country.

#8 Midnight Bourbon (Santana / Asmussen) looks to improve upon his second place finish in the Travers last out. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three dynamic peaking workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed in the thick of the battle. A son of Tiznow, he is 81% in the money from eleven career races.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 I Am Redeemed (Adorno / Pearce) is the local hope coming off of two wins in a row. He holds the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. He should track the pace closely ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Redeemed, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Hot Rod Charlie (Prat / O'Neill) looks to go off as the favorite. This millionaire will show his speed from the start. He holds the highest last out speed number and three sharp workouts. A son of Oxbow, he is 70% in the money from ten career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#10 American Revolution (L. Saez / Pletcher) could surprise as he has improved nicely in each of his last three races. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy is another that should track the pace closely. A son of Constitution, he has a 75% win record (winning his last three) from four career starts.

#1 Fulsome (Geroux / B. Cox) and #4 Weyburn (P. Lopez / Jerkens) both are ready to battle and can hit the board. We will include them in our exotics.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5)

#8 Midnight Bourbon  //  #5 I Am Redeemed,  #7 Hot Rod Charlie,  #10 American Revolution,  #1 Fulsome,  #4 Weyburn.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Midnight Bourbon  +  #5 I Am Redeemed  +  #7 Hot Rod Charlie  +  #10 American Revolution.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.00)

#8 Midnight Bourbon  /  #5 I Am Redeemed  /  #7 Hot Rod Charlie,  #10 American Revolution,  #1 Fulsome,  #4 Weyburn.

Best of luck in all your plays today.

Superfecta Sunday at Bonny Belmont

 On a beautiful Sunday at that gorgeous track, Belmont, we take in a little Turf action.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Pebbles Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A generous field of eleven talented fillies will hit the grass in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There will be enough forwardly placed types to get the pace on. Speed figs are all relatively close. It could be anyone of these gals that strut into the winners circle. All seem to be well prepped for this 150 large event.

#7 Nazuna [IRE] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) holds the highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. She comes out of a grade one and a modest layoff. She will be fresh and ready to roll. Expect her to be forwardly placed among a large group of runners. A daughter of Kodiak [GB], she is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  / $3 SHOW.

#6 Third Draft (J. Vargas / McGaughey) will be another gal in the forwardly placed crew with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She has hit the board in all three of her starts at this distance earning the highest speed number at same. A daughter of Curlin, she is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 Plum Ali (J. Ortiz / Clement) is the morning line favorite at 7/2. She is coming out of a longer Turf route and has three robust workouts. This gal will track the pace and strike in the stretch. A daughter of First Samurai, she is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Minaun [IRE] (L. Saez / C. Brown) is another tracker that will look to catch the leaders in the closing furlong of the stretch. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. This daughter of Zoffany [IRE], is 80% in the money from five career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Honorable Mentions 

#12 Runaway Rumor (J. Lezcano / Abreu) Loves the distance and the course showing a 66% win rate at both. Drops in distance and class add to her appeal. Daughter of Flintshire [GB].

#8 Lovestruck (Bravo / Mott) holds the best workout tab for the last 30 days. She should improve her speed numbers off a drop in distance and class. Daughter of the great sire, Tapit.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Nazuna [IRE]  +  #6 Third Draft  +  #1 Plum Ali  +  #3 Minaun [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($3.20)

#7 Nazuna [IRE]  /  #6 Third Draft  /  #1 Plum Ali,  #3 Minaun [IRE],  #12 Runaway Rumor,  #8 Lovestruck  /  ALL.

May 78% of your tickets cash today. Just keeping it real. Cheers!!