Staying on at Santa Anita for Superfecta Sunday

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on another stakes race going long on the Turf at the "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 6 {San Marcos~G3~1 1/4 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A talented group of ten will go to the Santa Anita green in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Daily Racing Form--Classic.

Enough speed appears in this race to keep the pace rolling. Trainer Phil D'Amato has four and trainer Graham Motion has two to comprise most of the field. Speed numbers are very, very close making this race extremely competitive. It should be a fantastic race under the Santa Anita sun.

#4 Prince Abama [IRE] (Prat / D'Amato) looks to be sitting on a great effort as he stretches out to this distance. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two dynamite workouts. Look for him to track the pace closely and gun it in the stretch. A son of Tamayuz [GB], he is 72% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Masteroffoxhounds (Rispoli / D'Amato) is a master at this distance add to that he has never been off the board over the Santa Anita Turf and you can surmise that he could go off as the favorite. He has the tactical speed to stay the pace. A son of War Front, he is 57% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

#7 Dicey Mo Chara [GB] (JJ Hernandez / Powell) is the morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. Look for him to track the pace and strike heading into the stretch. A son of Adaan [IRE], he is 64% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#9 The Grey Wizard [IRE] (J. Velazquez / Motion) should get the pace he needs to close well to the wire. He is on the improve with a win at this distance from two tries. A couple of solid workouts add to his luster. A son of Caravaggio, he is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Say the Word (Desormeaux / D'Amato) comes off a long layoff, but appears ready to battle over Surface, distance and course he loves. 50% career itm. Son of More Than Ready will track and close gallantly.

#3 Opry (Dettori / Papaprodromou) is fit as a fiddle with two power workouts. Son of Declaration of War, is 68% itm from nineteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Prince Abama [IRE]  +  #2 Masteroffoxhounds  +  #7 Dicey Mo Chara [GB]  +  #9 The Grey Wizard [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#4 Prince Abama [IRE]  /  #2 Masteroffoxhounds,  #7 Dicey Mo Chara [IRE]  /  #2,  #7,  #9 The Grey Wizard [IRE],  #8 Say the Word,  #3 Opry  /  ALL.

Best of luck in all your Superfecta wagers on this beautiful Sunday!!!

We go to the California Turf on this Stakes Saturday

 We look in on some California Turf action in Arcadia, California. We are hoping that when the gate opens our horse will be pulling outta there to win.

Santa Anita Park Race 10 {Thunder Road Stakes~G3~1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A grand field of eleven will hit the grass in this annual event.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to keep an honest pace. Speed figs are very close making it a contentious race. Only one has not raced over the beautiful Santa Anita course. All have been well prepped for this battle over the Turf. It should be one of the best races on a great Stakes Saturday across the country.

#1 Earle Rock [IRE] (Prat / D'Amato) should be forwardly placed in tight behind the leaders. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four strong workouts. He loves the surface, distance, and course. A son of Fascinating Rock [IRE], he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Air Force Red (J. Hernandez / Powell) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. This lad should be part of the pace scenario. He comes off two wins in a row. A son of Air Force Blue, he holds a 50% win rate from ten career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Du Jour (Rispoli / Baffert) looks to garner his third win over the Santa Anita course. He should track the pace closely and make his run in the stretch. Another who loves the surface, distance, and course. A son of Temple City, he is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Dark Shift [GB] (Dettori / Murphy) looks to close into the pace in his second North American start. Son of Dark Angel [IRE], he is 61% itm from thirteen starts.

#7 There Goes Harvard (J. Velazquez / McCarthy) should be forwardly placed. Excellent workout tab improves his chances. Son of Will Take Charge, 84% itm.

#12 Cabo Spirit (Bravo / Papaprodromou) will track closely. Loves the Santa Anita course. A son of Pioneerof the Nile, he is 62% itm from sixteen career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Earle Rock [IRE]  //  #8 Air Force Red,  #2 Du Jour,  #10 Dark Shift [GB],  #7 There Goes Harvard,  #12 Cabo Spirit.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #2,  #10,  #7,  #12  //  #1 Earle Rock [IRE].

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

Hot Springs Superfecta Sunday

 On this Superfecta Sunday to we explore the lucky last out in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 9 {6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A splendid field of eleven will go to the gate in this allowance feature.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This race has tons of speed which should produce a sizzling pace. Speed numbers are very close. Only three have not covered the Oaklawn oval. Any one of these gals could pull off the victory. It should quite a good race to cap off out horse racing weekend.

#11 Summer Shoes (Bailey / Swearingen) will attempt to capture her fourth win in a row. Comes into this one with the second highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. She should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Commanders Shoes, she is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Lady Goldstart (Santana / Cano) has the tactical speed to pose a mighty challenge. She comes off a slightly longer sprint with two superb workouts. She loves the surface and distance. A daughter of Upstart, she is 61% in the money from thirteen career starts.

#4 Sue Ellen Mishkin (Arrieta / Shirer) is a consistent runner who should contend having hit the board in her last three. This gal relishes the surface, distance, and track. Look for her to show speed. A daughter of Mohaymen, she is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

#6 Super Wonder Girl (O. Mojica / Diodoro) will make another move forward with the highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. She will track the pace and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Daaher, she is 50% in the money at this distance from eighteen runs.

Other Wagering Interests

 #8 Secret Fix (Torres / Diodoro) holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance. Daughter of Secret Circle, is 60% in the money from ten career starts.

#7 Lofthouse (Michel / Martin) holds the highest speed number at the distance. Daughter of Frosted, she is 63% in the money at the distance from eleven tries.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#11 Summer Shoes  +  #3 Lady Goldstart  +  #4 Sue Ellen Mishkin  +  #6 Super Wonder Girl.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#11 Summer Shoes  /  #3 Lady Goldstart, #4 Sue Ellen Mishkin  /  #3,  #4,  #6 Super Wonder Girl,  #8 Secret Fix,  #7 Lofthouse  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you in all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!! 

Stakes Saturday at Sunny Gulfstream Park

 All eyes will be on the Pegasus World Cup, but this is an outstanding Gulfstream Park card. Perhaps the best in recent memory. We look at a Turf marathon on the card.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {William L McKnight~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A very competitive field of eleven will hit the Turf for this long distance Turf event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to carry forward an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close will all of these fellas hitting at least one triple digit in their last three races.Only three will run over the Gulfstream Turf course for the first time. A great race will unfold. 

#4 Abaan (L. Saez / Pletcher) should show controlling speed having hit the board in all three of his races at this distance. He is well prepped with four superb workouts. A son of Will Take Charge, he is 60% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Temple (Geroux / Maker) is a tracker that should explode into the stretch. He holds the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance and four stamina producing workouts. A son of Temple City, he is 61% in the money from thirty-nine career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Agitare [IRE] (Leparoux / Brion) is used to the longer distance and should acquit himself well at this flat distance. He comes out of a longer race with two power workouts in preparation. A son of Teoflio [IRE], he is 36% in the money from thirty-three career starts. He will make his third North American start.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Channel Maker (Gaffalione / Mott) holds the highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. This guy is a consistent sort that loves the surface and distance. A son of English Channel, he is 40% in the money from forty-nine career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Abaan  //  #6 Temple,  #5 Agitare [IRE],  #7 Channel Maker,  and we will include #3 Pao Alto [FR] as well as #11 Red Knight in our Exacta Wheel.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Temple,  #5 Agitare [IRE],  #7 Channel Maker,  #3 Pao Alto [FR],  #11 Red Knight //  #4 Abaan.

Best of luck on all your tickets!!!  To paraphrase some Pink Floyd lyrics, " Sit down, have a Davidoff cigar. You're gonna go far!"

 

A Fair Grounds Stakes Saturday

 A great day of racing at the Fair Grounds will unfold as we look in on an exciting Turf race on our Stakes Saturday.

Fair Grounds Race 8 {Colonel E. R. Bradley~1 1/16 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A modest field of eight will run over the Turf course. Due to the continued reconditioning of the course the Turf fields are restricted to eight.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There are three on the Also eligible list and one of these, #9 Gentle Soul (R. Gutierrez / Calhoun), could have an impact on the race. The other two would have to show great improvement. There is enough speed to maintain a strong pace. Speed numbers are very close. It should be a significantly competitive race. Three have not yet ran over the Fair Grounds course. It should be an awesome race.

#2 Price Talk (Geroux / B. Cox) should be the deserved favorite with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This guy should track the pace closely. He loves the surface and the distance. A son of Kitten's Joy, he is 75% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2  PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Sailing Solo (Loveberry / Roussel) will challenge with the highest speed number at the distance and three superb peaking workouts. He will be the speedster that could wire the field. A son of Smart Strike, he is 72% in the money from eighteen career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Ready to Purrform (Lanerie / B. Cox) should contend with four consistent workouts. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. He is undefeated at this distance. Another son of Kitten's Joy, he is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Two Emmy's (Pedroza / H. Robertson) will be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and three stamina producing workouts. He has the tactical speed to meet the pace. A son of English Channel, he is 68% in the money from twenty-two career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 English Tavern (Parker / Lovell) another son of English Channel, he holds the highest last out speed number and loves the surface, distance and course. 58% itm.

#7 Greyes Creek (Castellano / Lobo) is a son of Pioneerof the Nile who has raced terrifically over his last three. 40% itm.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Price Talk  //  #6 Sailing Solo,  #5 Ready to Purrform,  #3 Two Emmy's,  #4 English Tavern,  #7 Greyes Creek.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #5,  #3,  #4,  #7  //  #2 Price Talk.

Best of luck in all your Fair Ground's wagers on a Great day of racing!!!

Stakes Saturday down in South Florida

 We look for TURF in the heart of Winter. Let's key in on an exciting Turf mile in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf~1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A nice field of nine ladies will hit the green in this affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to produce an honest pace. Speed figs are super close maiking it competitive. Two will run over the Turf for the first time, both should handle it well. It should be an excellent race on a sleepy Stakes Saturday.

#7 Sugar Fix (Gaffalione / Hess) should be forwardly placed with the highest speed number at the distance and two solid workouts. She loves the surface, distance and course. A daughter of Treasure Beach [GB], she is 62% in the money from thirty-two career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Avow (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) will make the surface switch with the highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She should track the pace and pounce in the stretch. A daughter of Arrogate, she is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Crystal Coast (L. Saez / David) has the tactical speed to position herself for the win. She holds the second highest last out speed number. This gal loves the surface and course. A daughter of Animal Kingdom, she is 54% in the money from twenty-four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Lookinlikeaqueen (J. Alvarado / McGoey) comes down in distance with a decent workout. Daughter of Lookin at Lucky, she is 43% in the money form fifty-one career starts.

#1 Sonar (Zayes / Alvarado) also come down in distance with one strong workout. A daughter of Brethren, she is 45% in the money from twenty career starts.

#9 Mona Stella (J. Ortiz / Biancone) loves the Turf and has a win at this distance. Her superb workout adds to her luster. A daughter of Will Take Charge, she is 55% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Sugar Fix  //  #2, #6, #8, #1, #9.

Reverse Exacta ($5.00)

#2, #6, #8, #1, #9  //  #7 Sugar Fix.

Best of luck in all your Stakes Saturday plays!!!

Stakes Saturday at Santa Anita

 We go into Sunny Southern California for a nice long stakes Turf race for the Cali Breds.

Santa Anita Park Race 10 {Unusual Heat Turf Classic~1 1/8 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~CA Breds~Stakes}

A splendid field of eight will go to the gate in this annual feature.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This one comes up light on speed, but there are a few forwardly placed types that could lead them through honest fractions. Speed numbers are very close making this one very competitive. Two will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. All look well prepped for this race. It should be a fine race as the lucky last on the card.

#1 Aligato (Prat / Glatt) has already notched a win at this distance in his only try. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. This guy should track and close nicely. A son of Kitten's Joy, he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Carmelita's Man (J. Hernandez / Pederson) is the deserved favorite with the second highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. This lad should track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Mucho Macho Man, he is 61% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Kings River Knight (Dettori / Mathis) should challenge as he stretches out to this distance. He is undefeated over the Turf surface. This gelding should be forwardly placed ready for battle. He comes in from Golden Gate and will race over the Santa Anita Turf for the first time. A son of Acclamation, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Coalinga Road (J. Velazquez / Gaines) will contend with the highest last out speed number and four hearty peaking workouts. A son of Quality Road, he is 70% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#7 Royal 'n Rondo (Rispoli / Specht) should show his talent as a son of Tamarando, with a 64% in the money record from seventeen career starts. 

#9 Luvluv (Bravo / Kitchingham) is ready to show his closing capability as he tries this distance for the fourth time. A son of Lakerville, he has three career wins.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Aligato  ///  #8 Carmalita's Man, #5 Kings River Knight,  #4 Coalinga Road,  #7 Royal 'n Rando,  #9 Luvluv.

Reverse the Exacta ($5.00)

#8,  #5,  #4,  #7,  #9  /// #1 Aligato.

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