Another Santa Anita Sunday

 On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a Turf mile at the "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~4 / 5 year-old~Maiden Special Weight}

A nicely bred group of ten who have yet to break their maiden.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speedy and forwardly placed types in this race to give it some decent pace. Speed numbers are very close. Interestingly, three of the group will race as geldings for the first time. Three will race over the Santa Anita course for the first time and one will stretch out to this distance. It should be a fine race to conclude the horse racing weekend.

#3 City Exile [GB] (Prat / D'Amato) will make his first North American start after having some success in Ireland. He should track the pace and launch into the stretch. He finished third in his last at a longer route and has put in three solid workouts. A son of Cityscape [GB], he is 42% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Excel Calculator (JJ Hernandez / Ellis) has put together three improving speed figs and three endurance producing workouts. He should track the pace closely. This lad holds the highest last out speed number. A son of Cairo Prince, he is 20% in the money from ten starts.

#5 Petcoff (Torrealba / Yakteen) loves the surface, distance, and course. He should contend while tracking the pace closely. Three strong peaking workouts adds to his luster. A newly gelded son of Munnings, he is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

#4 Sea of Cortez [IRE] (Pereira / D'Amato) has hit the board at this distance. He earned a good last out speed number at a longer route and has put in three robust workouts. Look for him to track and close into a swift pace. A son of Caravaggio, he is 33% in the money from three starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Captain Choochies (Dettori / Papaprodromou) is another that will track the pace closely. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and two sound workouts. A newly gelded son of Classic Empire, he is 37% in the money from eight starts.

#8 Khantaro d'Oro (Fresu / O'Neill) is the deserved morning line favorite sharing the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. He should be part of the group chasing the pace closely. A son of Kantharos, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 City Exile [GB]  +  #10 Excel Calculator  =  #5 Petcoff  +  #4 Sea of Cortez [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#3 City Exile [GB]  /  #10 Excel Calculator,  #5 Petcoff  /  #10,  #5,  #4 Sea of Cortez [IRE],  #2 Captain Choochies,  #8 Khantaro d'Oro  /  ALL.

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

 

The Turf Fillies will Shine in South Florida

 On this first Stakes Saturday of the New Year we look in on a fantastic Turf battle in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Ginger Brew Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A talented field of ten will run over the carpet in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race to produce a frothy pace. Only three of these young ladies have raced over the Gulfstream course. Half the field has had some success at this distance. Speed figs are fairly close. It should be a very competitive race.

#4 Ozara [IRE] (Gaffalione / Clement) should get the pace set-up to strike in the stretch. She holds the third highest last out speed number and three stout workouts. This gal has already won over the Gulfstream course. A daughter of Lope de Vega [IRE], she is 75% in the money from four starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Time to Dazzle (Bravo / M. Casse) should be part of the forwardly placed crew with the fourth highest last out speed number and one powerful workout. She has notched a win at this distance. A daughter of Not this Time, she has a 66% win rate from three starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#12 Life's on Audible (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) should track the pace closely with the highest last out speed number and four sound workouts. She loves the grass. A daughter of Audible, she is 50% in the money from four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 San Pantaleo (J. Velazquez / Mott) is another that will be in the forwardly placed group. She holds the second highest last out speed number and three good workouts. This gal will attempt the distance and course for the first time in her third career start. A daughter of Demarchelier [GB], she has a 50% win rate from two starts.

#6 Waskesiu (J. Alvarado / Mott) will make a drop in distance with a nice progression in speed numbers. She has four strong workouts. Look for her to be part of the herd on the front-end. A daughter of American Pharoah, she is 66% in the money from three starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#4 Ozara [IRE]  //  #5 Time to Dazzle,  #12 Life's an Audible,  #7 San Pantaleo,  #6 Waskesiu.

Reverse the Wheel ($4.00)

#5,  #12,  #7,  #6  //  #4 Ozara [IRE].

Best of luck in all your Gulfstream plays!!! 

Last Superfecta Sunday of the Year

 We look in on a maiden claiming race in Maryland as we attempt to make a modest score to finish off the year.

Laurel Park Race 6 {6 Furlongs~3, 4, and 5 year-old~Fillies/Mares~Maiden Claiming}

A flush field of twelve will hit the dirt in this intriguing maiden claiming contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This moderately experienced field will battle to finish off the year with a win. There are some forwardly placed types to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are very close. There is a first time starter and a second time starter to round out this field. It should be an excellent race for a superb handicapping challenge. It will be exciting.

#5 Cookie Bank (Lyapustina / Gaudet) should show improvement after a disappointing last out race. This gal loves the surface, distance, and Laurel trackhaving hit the board in all three. She should be closing into a brisk pace. A daughter of Good Magic, she is 40% in the money from five starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Punkin (Karamanos / R. Klesaris) is another that loves this surface, distance, and track. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number. This filly should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Klimt, she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#1 She's All Money (Rodriquez / Magee) will track the pace with a modest last out speed number and one sound workout. She has hit the board at this distance in her only start at it. A daughter of Goldencents, she is 25% in the money from four starts.

#2 Visual Illusion (Cruz / Gorham) has improved her speed figures in each of her last threee races. She is another tracker that holds the third highest last out speed number. This gal favors this track. A daughter of Strong Mandate, he is 40% in the money from five starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Spoils of War (Carrasco / De Paz) is the morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and one decent workout. A daughter of War Dancer, she is 37% in the money from eight career starts.

#3 Job's Not Finished (Toledo / Mohan) should close into a good pace with the second highest last out speed number and one workout. A daughter of Nyquist, she is 22% in the money from nine starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Cookie Bank  +  #10 Punkin  +  #1 She's All Money  =  #2 Visual Illusion.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#5 Cookie Bank  /  #10 Punkin,  #1 She's All Money  /  #10,  #1,  #2 Visual Illusion,  #11 Spoils of War,  #3 Job's Not Finished  /  ALL.

Hope you finish out 2023 with a big win. Have a tremendous New Year!!!

 

Stakes Saturday in Cool Florida

 We look to South Florida for a challenging graded Turf stakes on this last Stakes Saturday of the year.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Fort Lauderdale~G2~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A very nice field of nine will hit the grass in this annual event.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

There are some speedy types in here that could make an honest pace. All top-flight trainers have horses entered. Some of the best jockeys are in town for the Championship meet. This should be an excellent race. Speed numbers are very close. One millionaire is in the field. All have been well prepped for the race. Only four have raced over the Gulfstream course. Expect a banger of a race.

#7 Stone Age [IRE] (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) looks to strike in his third North American start. This raced against tougher and drops in distance from his last. He has put in three superb workouts in preparation. Look for him to track the pace closely. This millionaire son of Galileo [IRE], he is 47% in the money from seventeen starts. 

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Red Run (Zayas / Maker) will pose a mighty challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four powerful peaking workouts. He should take up a nice tracking position. This will be his first start over the Gulfstream course. A son of Gun Runner, he is 47% in the money from twenty-one starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Running Bee (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) is the deserved morning line favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four strong workouts. He should be part of the speed team on the front-end. This colt loves the surface and distance. It will be his first run over the Gulfstream course. A son of the great English Channel, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Jerry the Nipper (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) has shown terrific meddle over the surface and at the distance. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This gelding comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. A son of Liam's Map, he is 84% in the money from nineteen starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Marwad [GB] (O. Murphy / Moubarak) should contend with the shared highest last out speed number and two sound peaking workouts. This guy loves the Gulfstream course. He will be part of the tracker pack fighting for position. A son of Intello [GB], he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

#6 Fort Washington (L. Saez / Mcgaughey) has improve his speed numbers over the last three notching the second highest last out speed number of this group. He has put in four good workouts. Look for him to track and close gallantly. A son of War Front, he is 73% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Stone Age [IRE]  //  #8 Red Run,  #9 Running Bee,  #3 Jerry the Nipper,  #1 Marwad [GB],  #6 Fort Washington.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #9,  #3,  #1,  #6  //  #7 Stone Age [IRE].

Have an outstanding day of racing and best of luck in all your wagering!!!

 

Furlong Friday at Fair Grounds ep. 4

 On the last Friday of the year we take in a nice sprint for the Louisiana lads.

Fair Grounds Race 8 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Louisiana bred~Maiden Claiming}

An interesting group of ten will go off in the Lucky Last on the Fairgrounds card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There are enough forwardly placed types to warrant a fast pace. All of these LA lads are geldings except one. Speed numbers are fairly close with only one hitting the race rate within the last three runs. These are all experienced runners still seeking their maiden win. It should be a thrilling race.

#7 Calibrachoamatters (Loveberry / Rivelli) is the overwhelming favorite having hit the "race rate" in two of his last three races. He could wire lead this field through honest fractions. Is dropping in class with two solid workouts. This lad will be making his fourth career start. A son of Calibrachoa, has yet to hit the board.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Vero Campione {Murray / Duke) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a route. He should be forwardly placed ready to romp. This guy enjoys the distance and the Fair Grounds track. A son of Awesome Again, is 38% in the money from thirteen starts.

#10 Samurai's Grandson (Green / Govea) is another that will be competing near the front. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number. He is the only colt in the field and should take another step forward. A son of Star Guitar, he is 40% in the money from five starts.

#3 Flash N Class (Nieves / Foster) should contend with the highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Goldencents, he will attempt to break his maiden in his seventh start.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Spirit of Dreams (Marquez / Terre) has struggled in his last two, but drops in distance with two decent peaking workouts. A son of Mor Spirit, he will be seeking his maiden breaker in his fifth start.

#9 Inglis (McMahon / Patt) comes in from Delta Downs with three decent last out speed numbers. He should race close to the pace. A son of American Freedom, he is 11% in the money from nine starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Calibrachoamatters  +  #5 Vero Campione  +  #10 Samurai's Grandson  +  #3 Flash N Class.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#7 Calibrachoamatters  /  #5 Vero Campione,  #10 Samurai's Grandson  /  #5,  #10,  #3 Flash N Class,  #4 Spirit of Dreams,  #9 Inglis  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Furlong Friday tickets!!!

Superfecta City at the Other City by the Bay

 Wishing you the very best Christmas.

On the eve before that wonderful day, we look in on a terrific Turf race for the youngsters at that other glorious Florida track.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 8 {1 1/8 mile~TURF~2 year-old~Maiden Special Weight}

A lively field of ten will hit the green in this lucky last maiden race. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Only three of these young lads have raced three times or more. One will make his first start in this longer Turf route. Speed numbers are fairly close with one having hit the posted race rate for this contest. Interestingly, only three have raced over the Tampa Bay course. All will be stretching out to this distance. It should be a fantastic race to cap off the card.

#4 Attrayant (Vargas / Leman) should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. He holds the highest last out speed number and one peaking workouts. This colt is the only one in the field to have hit the board over the Tampa Bay course. A son of English Channel, he is 33% in the money from three starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Gran Yaco (Centeno / Avila) is the favorite with the third highest last out speed number and two efficient workouts. He will stretch out in his sixth start. He has beneficial tactical speed. A son of City of Light, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

#10 Oishi (Marin / Ochoa) will track the pace in his second start. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This colt finished fourth in that start over the Tampa Turf. A son of Divisidero, he should do well with good Jockey / Trainer stats.

#1 The Hero Code (Castanon / McGaughey) will make his second start also. This guy will be making the surface switch from dirt to Turf. This guy has the pedigree to enjoy the surface and cover the distance. A son of Tapit, he will close gallantly.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Spinning Heart (Cedeno / M. Robertson) is another that will switch from dirt to Turf in his second start. He should track the pace. This gelding scored a decent speed number over six furlongs and has put in four superb workouts. A son of Hard Spun, he will excel on the surface and at this distance.

#7 Poliglota (Quinonez / R. Garcia) is the only first time starter in the field. He has a reasonable workout tab in preparation for this race. A son of Not This Time, he is well intentioned for this surface and distance.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Attrayant  +  #8 Gran Yaco  +  #10 Oishi  +  #1 The Hero Code.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#4 Attrayant  /  #8 Gran Yaco,  #10 Oishi  /  #8,  #10,  #1 The Hero Code,  #6 Spinning Heart,  #7 Poligota  /  ALL.  

Best of Luck with all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

 

Stakes Saturday in South Florida

 Gulfstream Park enters into its Championship meet in earnest as we look in on a great Turf contest at the South Florida track.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Tropical Park Derby~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will hit the grass in this annual feature.

Past Perfomances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed in this race to keep the pace honest. Only four have competed over the Gulfstream course. Speed numbers are very close making this one competitive. All but one have races over the Turf. It should be an exciting race on a day with few tracks running.

#3 Boppy O (Castellano / M. Casse) drops in class and distance with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. This guy loves the surface, distance, and course. Look for him to track and strike in the stretch. A son of Bolt d'Oro, he is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2  PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Ohana Honor (Gaffalione / McGaughey) is the morning line favorite with the third highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. He is another that should track the pace. He enjoys the surface and distance, but will try the Gulfstream course for the first time. A son of Honor Code, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Amstrong (Vasquez / D'Angelo) will pose a serious challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. This lad will track the pace closely. He has prepped over the Gulftream synthetic and will try the GP Turf for the first time. A son of Tapwrit, he is 77% in the money from nine starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Smokey Mandate (Zayas / Maker) has the tactical speed to contend. He relishes the surface and distance and will race over the Gulfstream course for the first time. A son of Strong Mandate, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#13 Irish Aces (I. Ortiz / Walsh) draws in sharing the highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. He is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Mshawish, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

#5 Anglophile (J. Velazquez / Lynch) is dropping in distance with three decent workouts. He enjoys the surface and course. A son of English Channel, he is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Boppy O  //  #9 Ohana Honor,  #11 Amstrong,  #8 Smokey Mandate,  #13 Irish Aces,  #5 Anglophile.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #11,  #8,  #13,  #5  //  #3 Boppy O.

Best of luck to you in all your Gulfstream Park plays!!!