Spring into the Season on Stakes Saturday

 We are heading into the Derby season with a look at a Kentucky Derby prep race down in Oklahoma.

Remington Park Race 12 {Remington Springboard Mile~1 mile~2 year-old~Stakes}

A great group of nine will go to the gate in this annual Derby prep race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speedy and forwardly placed types to get this one rolling fast. All of these colts and one gelding will be seeking Kentucky Derby points. Speed numbers are fairly close making it very competitive. It should be a fantastic race to cap off a terrific day of racing.

#1 Echo Again (Santana / Asmussen) drops in from a longer and more competitive race looking to do better. He has put in three strong workouts in the last thirty days. He should be forwardly placed battling for position. A son of Gun Runner, he holds a 50% win rate from two career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Wildatlanticstorm (L. Goncalves / Asmussen) will stretch out to this distance with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid workouts. He is another expected to be forwardly placed. A son of Stormy Atlantic, he is 100% in the money from five career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Giant Mischief (Geroux / B. Cox) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. He should track the pace closely, ready to strike. This colt will be seeking his third win in a row. A son of Into Mischief, he holds a win rate of 100% from two career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Ghost Hero (Wethey / Gelner) should contend with his tactical speed. Coming in with three sharp peaking workouts, he is ready for battle. This guy loves the distance and track. A son of Shaman Ghost, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

Other Contenders

#2 Gunflash (C. Torres / Broberg) will be making his second start after a win over this very track. Willing be closing swiftly into a fast pace. Son of Gun Runner.

#3 Campfire Creed (Mora / Pish) will stretch out with three superb peaking workouts. Son of Jimmy Creed, is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Echo Again  //  #9 Wildatlanticstorm,  #5 Giant Mischief,  #7 Ghost Hero,  #2 Gunflash,  #3 Campfire Creed.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9, #5,  #7,  #2,  #3  //  #1 Echo Again.

Best of luck to you in all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

Back to Turfway for Superfecta Sunday

 On this fine Superfecta Sunday we look in on a wonderful stakes race over the Tapeta down Kentucky way.

Turfway Park Race 7 {My Charmer Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will go to the gate in this featured race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race to give a quick pace. Speed numbers are fairly close giving it a nice competitive feel.  Only four have competed over the Turfway oval. A couple will switch from Turf to Tapeta, while one will make the transition from dirt to Tapeta. All have trained will for the event. It should be a fantastic race.

#5 Grand Ave Girl (Machado / McPeek) could be the controlling speed attemting to wire this field. She holds the second highest last out speed number and three tremendous workouts. This gal loves the surface and distance. A daughter of Runhappy, she is 83% in the money from twelve career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Burning Ambition (C. Landeros / B. Cox) will be making the switch from Turf to Tapeta. She holds the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She has the tactical speed to stay with the pace from the get-go. A daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 100% from eight career starts.

#10 Heavenly Hellos (A Lezcano / R. Hernandez) is coming out of a graded stakes race seeking to improve. She has secured a win over the Turfway track. Look for her to track and close gracefully into the stretch. A daughter of Overanalyze, she is 38% in the money from thirteen career starts.

#1 Kates Kingdom (Gilligan / Walden) is another dropping in from a graded stakes race over the Tapeta up at Woodbine. She holds the highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. This gal will be closing swiftly into a speedy pace. A daughter of Animal Kingdom, she is 66% in the money from eighteen careers starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Champaign Lady (Esquivel / Desormeaux) should be forwardly placed with the fourth highest speed number at the distance. Another daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 60% in the money from ten career starts.

#11 Chardonnay (Cannon / Stidham) is another forwardly placed type with two hearty workouts including a bullet. A daughter of Candy Ride [ARG], she is 53% in the money from thirteen career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Grand Ave Girl  +  #6 Burning Ambition  +  #10 Heavenly Hellos  +  #1 Kates Kingdom.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#5 Grand Ave Girl  /  #6 Burning Ambition,  #10 Heavenly Hellos  /  #6, #10,  #1 Kates Kingdom,  #7 Champaign Lady,  #11 Chardonnay  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you on all your Superfecta wagers on this Superfecta Sunday!!!

 

Louisiana Champs Day on our Stakes Saturday

 Let's take a look at the lucky last on Louisiana Champions day.

Fair Grounds Race 9 {LA Champs Day-Sprint~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Louisiana Bred~Stakes}

A reduced, but full field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There will a smoke show of speed in this race as nearly all will be vying for the lead. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. All have raced over the Fair Grounds track. It should be a tremendous race to cap off a day of quality racing.

#6 Win Ya Win (Beschizza / Camejo) comes off a modest layoff fresh and ready. This lad loves the surface, distance and track. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and has produced four strong workouts coming into the race. A son of Star Guitar, he should track the pace and explode into the stretch. He holds a 82% in the money record.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Unified Report (B. Hernandez / D. Stewart) should compete well amongst this group with a couple of wins over the track from four starts. His speed numbers should put him in the race. Look for him to track and close swiftly into a heated pace. A son of Unified, he is 41% in the money from twelve career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#13 Relentless Dancer (G. Melancon / Bourgeois) holds the highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and one sound workout. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Midshipman, he is 38% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Brian's Iron Mike (j. Stokes / Landry) holds the second highest speed number and has a couple of quality workouts in the last thirty days. He has the tactical speed to stay with whatever pace develops. A son of Iron Fist, he is 90% in the money from ten career starts.

#12 Bertie's Galaxy (Loveberry / Fauchaux) will be part of the speed contingent on the front end. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in two superb workouts. A son of Greely's Galaxy, he is 62% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#6 Win Ya Win  //  #9 Unified Report,  #13 Relentless Dancer,  #11 Brian's Iron Mike,  #12 Berties Galaxy.

Reverse the Wheel ($4.00)

#9 Unified Report,  #13 Relentless Dancer,  #11 Brian's Iron Mike,  #12 Bertie's Galaxy  //  #6 Win Ya Win.

Best of luck to all your wagers on Louisiana Champions Day!!!

Superfecta Sunday Up North

 We look North for some great stakes action on this Superfecta Sunday.

Woodbine Race 7 {Valedictory Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great group of twelve with experience over the Woodbine Tapeta surface will go to the gate in this significant, graded stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to create a strong pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. All have traveled over the synthetic and only three will be stretching out to the distance. It should be a fantastic race.

#10 Megayacht (Kimura / Clement) has the tactical speed to keep in contact with the pacesetters, He comes into this race with the third highest last out speed number and two strong peaking workouts. This lad loves the surface, distance, and track. A son of Tonalist, he is 60% in the money from ten career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Novo Sol [BRZ] (P. Husbands / Joseph) comes into the race with the second highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. Watch for him to track and close tremendously. This lad is another lover of the surface, distance, and Woodbine track. A son of Agnes Gold [JPN], he is 61% in the money from eighteen career starts.

#6 British Royalty (Stein / Minshall) should improve with a superb workout tab of three high quality works. This guy should track the pace closely, ready to strike. He checks in with the third highest speed number at the distance. A son of English Channel, he is 37% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#12 Who's the Star (Wilson / M. Casse) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He should close gallantly into a swift pace. This lad loves the surface and track. Another son of Tonalist, he is 56% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#9 Collective Force (E. Flores / Halden) has hit the board in his last three races and cobbled together four superb workouts. He also has the tactical speed to fit the pace. This guy relishes this distance. A son of Tiznow, he is 61% in the money from thirteen career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#10 Megayacht  +  #3 Novo Sol [BRZ]  +  #6 British Royalty  +  #12 Who's the Star.

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.40)

#10 Megayacht  /  #3 Novo Sol [BRZ]  /  #6 British Royalty,  #12 Who's the Star,  #9 Collective Force  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you all in your Superfecta plays!!!

Stakes Saturday at Turfway

 Heading into the winter season there is one Track that usually has bountiful fields. Turfway Park is our virtual destination on this Stakes Saturday as we view a large field in a Stakes sprint.

Turfway Park Race 7 {Holiday Inaugural Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies and Mares~Stakes}

A fine field of twelve will strut to the gate in this sprint over the Tapeta surface.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race. Speed numbers are very close reflecting a competitive race. Only three have not raced over the synthetic contrasting that with only four that have raced at Turfway. Pedigrees suggest that all will like the surface. It should be a great race to wager and watch.

#2 Dynasty of her Own (McKee / Beatie) comes in from Presque Isle Downs where she won her last at the same distance. Throw in two strong workouts in the last thirty days and she should race well enough for a victory. This gal relishes the surface and the distance. Look for her to battle convincingly in the front pack. A daughter of Shanghai Bobby, she is 63% in the money from twenty-seven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Ready to Venture [GB] (Corrales / Stidham) also comes in from Presque Isle with the third highest last out speed number at a route and three solid workouts. She should track the pace closely. A daughter of Kingman [GB], she is 68% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Miner's Queen (Sanjur / R. Hernandez) makes the switch from Turf to Synthetic and should enjoy it. She holds the highest last out speed number earning a win at Keeneland over the Turf. A couple of good workouts add to her cache. Look for her to track the pace as well. A daughter of Bernardini, she is 41% in the money from seventeen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Fire On Time (Talamo / Romans) comes in with three wins in a row. She switches from dirt to synthetic, but should like the new surface. A daughter of Not This Time, she is 100% in the money from seven career starts.

#4 Thundering Creed (Rocco / Tomlinson) holds the second highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. She will close into a hot pace. A daughter of Jimmy Creed, she is 53% in the money from fifteen career starts.

#6 Ambassador Luna (Machado / Colebrook) has win at Turfway and is rounding into great form noted by her successive improvement in speed numbers. A daughter of Brethren, she is 46% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Dynasty of her Own  //  #9 Ready to Venture [GB],  #7 Miner's Queen,  #10 Fire On Time,  #4 Thundering Creed, #6 Ambassador Luna.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #7,  #10,  #4,  #6  //  #2 Dynasty of her Own.

Enjoy and great day of racing. May all your tickets cash!!!  

Superfecta Sunday on Louisville Turf

 We are looking at a excellent Turf contest down in Louisville on this Superfecta Sunday.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Commonwealth Turf Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3-year-old~Graded Stakes}

An equally talented field of eleven will race on the green in this topflight graded stake race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Any one of these entrants have the capability to win this race. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace humming. Speed figs are exceptionally close making it super competitive. This will be one of the best races of the day.

#7 Actuator (B. Hernandez / McCarthy) is well prepped for the win with three super-charged workouts and the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route. This lad also has the fourth highest speed number at the distance where he notched a win. He should be tracking the pace closely. A son of Bodemeister, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Barberini (Cheminaud / Delacour) comes in from mid-Atlantic racing where cobbled three wins in a row. He has hit the board in all four of his starts at this distance and holds the highest speed fig at same. A son of Flintshire [GB], he is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

#3 Running Bee (Gaffalione / C. Brown) comes in with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two solid workouts. He has the tactical speed to allow the pace to develop. A son of English Channel, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

#5 Mount Rundle (Talamo / Nihei) should be closing gallantly as a swift pace develops. He loves the surface, distance and course. This guy has put together top line speed numbers in each of his last three races. A son of Jack Milton, he is 60% in the money form five career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Ready to Purrform (Santana / B. Cox) is a son of Kitten's Joy. He has won both of his starts at this distance. Forward placement can be expected.

#9 Portfolio Company (Geroux / C. Brown) is another son of Kitten's Joy looking to improve upon a very good last out speed number. He is 62% in the money from eight career starts. This guy is one of many with tactical speed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Actuator  +  #11 Barberini  +  #3 Running Bee  +  #5 Mount Rundle.

10 CENT Superfecta straight ($6.40)

#7 Actuator  /  #11 Barberini,  #3 Running Bee  /  #11,  #3,  #5 Mount Rundle,  #6 Ready to Purrform,  #9 Portfolio Company  /  ALL.

May you profit on all your picks on this Superfecta Sunday!!! 

Fair Grounds is Open in NOLA

 Fair Grounds has opened, and we look forward to a long and hopefully, profitable meet. On this Stakes Saturday we look in on a smashing sprint race for the Louisiana bred lads.

Fair Grounds Race 8 {Monte Man Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~LA~Stakes}

A good group of ten will go to the gate in this Louisiana stakes race. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a ferocious amount of speed in this one. Speed figs are fairly close making this race competitive. Only three have not yet raced over the Fair Grounds track. All are well prepped for the start of the Fair Grounds season. It should be an exciting race.

#2 Bertie's Galaxy (Loveberry / Faucheaux) looks read to blast from the gate and not look back. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. A son of Greely's Galaxy, he is 80% in the money from twenty-five career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Unified Report (R. Gutierrez / D. Stewart) has the tactical speed to drive forward no matter what pace develops. He holds the second highest last out speed number. This guy has already notched two wins over the track. A son of Unified, he is 45% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Takes Two to Tango (L. Quinonez / J.L. Garcia) should show speed amongst the pack of speedsters. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. A son of Half Ours, he is 62% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Brian's Iron Mike (J. Stokes / Landry) is another speedster in the mix. He holds the top last out speed number at a longer sprint and two superb workouts. This gelding is in great form and could take down this field. A son of Iron Fist, he is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Kingofbrokenhearts (Nieves / Mouton) is a son of Yankee Gentleman who has hit the board in all three of his starts at this distance. Strong workout tab.

#3 Janet's Jay Jay (Theriot / Alonzo) is a son of Orthodox who has hit the board in his last three races indicative of good form. Excellent workout tab.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Bertie's Galaxy  ///  #10 Unified Report,  #6 Takes Two to Tango,  #1 Brian's Iron Mike,  #8 Kingofbrokenhearts,  #3 Janet's Jay Jay.

Reverse Wheel ($5.00)

#10, #6, #1, #8, #3  /// #2 Bertie's Galaxy.

Best of luck to you in all of your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!