Sunday, May 30, 2010

Woodbine Turf

We go to a Woodbine (in Canada) Turf Stakes race for the conclusion of our horse racing weekend.

Woodbine Race 8 {Connaught Cup~G3~7 furlongs~Turf~4 year old Up~Stakes}
A very nice and full field goes to the gate for this great Turf contest.  We will give the slight edge to Society's Chairman (Jones / Attfield) with the second highest last out speed number at a route and four hardy, peaking workouts.  Field Commission (Da Silva / Vella) looks solid with the highest last out speed number and two robust workouts.  Jungle Wave (Sutherland / Attard) looks very good with a decent last out speed number and the best, peaking workout tab of the group.  Major Marvel (Ramsammy / Silvera) looks marvelous also with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one fierce workout.  Let's close our horse racing weekend at Woodbine.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Society's Chairman
$2 SHOW:  #4 Field Commission
$2 SHOW:  #8 Jungle Wave
Woodbine offers no 10 CENT Superfecta.
















Saturday's Results
Arlington Park R10.  Our first pick, Euphony, finished 3rd for show money of $4.00.  Our second pick, Sweet And Flawless, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 11-1-2-4.
Hollywood Park R9.  Our first pick, Forever Together, finished 2nd for show money of $2.20.  Our second pick, Princess Haya, finished 7th (last).  Superfecta went 4-3-8-5.
Bankroll dips to $11.80.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Great Saturday Stakes at Arlington and Hollywood

Today we look at two superb stakes races.  The Matron at Arlington Park and the Gamely at Hollywood Park.

Arlington Park Race 10 {Arlington Matron Handicap~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares}
An equally matched, full field asembles for this annual race.  Euphony (Berry / D. Von Hemel) is back to defend her title and should be able to.  She will be making her third start in this form cycle and has completed two healthy workouts.  Sweet And Flawless (Alvarado / Reed) will be the surprise with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and three strong, peaking workouts.  Tizaqueena (Baird / Stidham) looks fine with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb peaking workouts.  Floating Heart (Castanon / Pletcher) looks ready coming off a longer route with a decent speed number and two good workouts. Let's play Arlington Park.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #2 Euphony
$2 SHOW:  #7 Sweet And Flawless
10 CENT Superfecta:  #2 Euphony / #7 Sweet And Flawless / #11 Tizaqueena / #1 Floating Heart.

Hollywood Park Race 9 {Gamely~G1~Turf~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares}
A sensational field of seven assembles for this grade one stakes race.  Any one of these gals can be victorious.  Forever Together (Maragh / Sheppard) has a very slight edge making her second start of the season with the highest last out speed number and a very fine workout.  Princess Haya (Talamo / O'Callaghan) will be the surprise.  She is a solid closer and is 100% in the money at the distance.  She too has put in a couple of hardy workouts.  Gotta Have Her (T. Baze / Sahadi) should run well with a decent last out speed number and four gymnastic, peaking workouts.  Tuscan Evening [IRE] (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) will be the speed in the race and will be the clear favorite.  She has the second highest last out speed number and four robust workouts going into this race.  Well Monied (Smith / Zucker) looks primed and ready to compete with this great group of gals.  Well Monied is another that is 100% in the money at the distance with a decent last out speed number and four hearty, peaking workouts.  Let's play this tough handicapping Hollywood Park race.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Forever Together
$2 SHOW:  #7 Princess Haya
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Forever Together / #7 Princess Haya / #1 Gotta Have Her, #4 Tuscan Evening [IRE], #5 Well Monied / #1, #4, #5.


   














Friday's Results
Belmont R8.  Our first pick, Goodday, finished 2nd for $1.35 in show money.  Our second pick, Ain't Love Grand, finished 3rd for $2.60 in show money.  No 10 CENT Superfecta.
Philadelphia R7. Our first pick, Untuttable Jet, scratched.  Our second pick, Single Scoop, finished 6th (last). No 10 CENT Superfecta.
Bankroll dips further to $15.60.
  

Friday, May 28, 2010

Racing on the East Coast

Friday brings us to a race at Belmont Park and one at Philadelphia Park.

Philadelphia Park Race 7 {1 mile 70 yards~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A field of eight will go to the gate in this route race.  Untuttable Jet (Pennington / Aristone) is the veteran at this distance and she should do well coming off a longer route.  She followed up that effort with three stellar workouts.  Single Scoop (Elliott / Kasperski) should do well with a decent last out speed number and a single robust workout.  So Explosive (Carmouche / McGaughey) is ready to fire with a good last out speed number at this distance and two healthy workouts.  Philadelphia offers no 10 cent superfecta in this race.  Let's play it.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Untuttable Jet
$2 SHOW:  #7 Single Scoop
NO 10 CENT Superfecta.

Belmont Park Race 8 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~ Optional Claiming}
A nice field of six will start in this race.  Goodday (Prado / S. Dutrow) looks much the best with the second highest last out speed number four fierce, peaking workouts, and a two race progression.  Katy Now (J. Velazquez) looks strong coming off a long layoff with a four race progression and three hearty workouts.  Ain't Love Grand (Maragh / Sacco) looks able to do well with two credible last out speed numbers and one peaking workout.  Belmont offers no 10 cent superfecta on this race.  Let's play Belmont.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #3 Goodday
$2 SHOW:  #6 Ain't Love Grand
NO 10 CENT Superfecta.


















Thursday's Results
Churchill R8.  Our first pick, Bialy, finished 7th (last).  Our second pick, Stormin Maggy, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 6-8-1-7.
Hollywood R2.  Our first pick, Lion's Story, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Working Capital, won (1st).  Superfecta went 5-4-7-1.
Bankroll slips to $17.65.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Thursday at Churchill and Hollywood

The horse racing weekend begins today as we look at races at Churchill and Hollywood.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A closely matched group assembles for this race.  Bialy (Borel / Pletcher) looks the best with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts.  Stormin Maggy (Nakatani / Asmussen) should give chase with the highest speed number at the distance and three athletic workouts.  She is also coming off route in her last.  Spun Silver (Bridgmohan / Baffert) looks good with the third highest last out speed number and three excellent workouts.  Beyondallboundary's (Goncalzes / Amoss) looks good with a respectable couple of last out speed numbers and two solid workouts.  Let's play Churchill Downs.

$2 SHOW:  #5 Bialy
$2 SHOW:  #4 Stormin Maggy
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Bialy / #4 Stormin Maggy / #6 Spun Silver / #8 Beyondallboundary's.

Hollywood Park Race 2 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old~Optional Claiming}
Another super competitive race should unfold later today in this race.  Deputy Max (Talamo / Koriner) looks to have a very slight edge with two of the best last out speed numbers, a five race progression, and three sturdy workouts.  Lions Story (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) will be the chief challenger with decent last out speed numbers and three significant workouts.  Working Capital (Rosario / O'Neill) will join the speed of this race and should hold on for a piece of the purse with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and a peaking workout coming off a longer route.  Luv Dragon (J. Garcia / Greely) is looking to score with a decent last out speed number, three race progression, and one good workout.  Let's play Hollywood.

$2 SHOW:  #4 Lions Story
$2 SHOW:  #5 Working Capital
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Deputy Max / #4 Lions Story / #5 Working Capital / #2 Luv Dragon.

















Last Sunday's (5/23) Results
Monmouth R8.  Our first pick, Red Elephant, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Macjoey, finished 2nd for show money of $3.20.  Superfecta went 7-10-3-2.
Bankroll slips to $20.65.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Finishing the Weekend at Monmouth

Monmouth opened with great anticipation this weekend.  Today we look at a very nice race at the famed Jersey race track.

Monmouth Park {6 furlongs~3 year old~Allowance}
There is an absolute standout in this field, Red Elephant (Gomez / Breen).  He has the highest last out speed number, a fantastic record at Monmouth, is 100% in the money at the distance and has put in three terrific, peaking workouts.  This balance of this full field of ten will battle hard for a piece of the purse with all of them with a legitimate chance to hit the board.  Red Elephant should be able to best them all.  Of the rest of the field, Macjoey (J. Velazquez / Asmussen) appears to be well prepared with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts.  He also is 100% in the money at the distance.  Cactus Charlie (Marquez / Tommarro) looks well enough to grab a piece of this purse with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and two fierce workouts.  Also vying for Monmouth's attractive purses will be Lion Attack (Sheppherd / Shuman) with the second highest speed number at the distance along with a 100% in the money record at this distance.  He has also put in a quality work.  Another who will vie for a piece will be Jet Set Vinny (E. Castro / Cambolati) who has the highest (tie) speed number at the distance, the second highest (tie) last out speed number, and three good workouts.  Let's play Monmouth Park for our finale of the horse racing weekend.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #2 Red Elephant.
$2 SHOW:  #10 Macjoey.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #2 Red Elephant / #10 Macjoey / #6 Cactus Charlie / #1 Lion Attack, #7 Jet Set Vinny.
















Saturday's Results
Belmont R9.  Our first pick, Ballynoe, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Nehantic Kat, finished 2nd for show money of $3.20.  Superfecta went 2-5-6-7.
Hollywood R8.  Our first pick, Hawaiian Springs, finished 10th (last).  Our second pick, Smiling Tiger, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.  Superfecta went 7-9-4-5.
Bankroll slips to $23.65.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

New York to Hollywood Horse Racing

It will be a great Saturday for horse racing at Belmont Park and Hollywood Park.

Belmont Park {Sheepheads Bay~G2~1 3/8 mile~inner Turf~fillies/mares~3 year old Up}
This shapes up to be a very close competition.  Ballynoe (Hill / Proctor) has a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number and four superb workouts.  Nehantic Kat (Dominguez / Tagg) loves the Belmont course and will provide a strong challenge.  She has the highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number, and three good workouts.  Pari (Court / Proctor) will also be seeking the win with the highest last out speed number and two sturdy workouts. She clearly has a chance.  Bubbly Jane [BRZ] (Maragh / Lobo) will also put in a solid effort with a strong last out speed number and four gymnastic, peaking workouts.  The Gaillimh Girl [IRE] (Castellano / Clement] will be making her second start in the States.  She could surprise with a solid 100% in the money record for her career three races, two wins in a row, and a wholesome workout.  Let's play Belmont Park.

$2 SHOW:  #4 Ballynoe
$2 SHOW:  #5 Nehantic Kat
10 CENT Superfecta:  #4 Ballynoe / #5 Nehantic Kat / #1 Pari / #6 Bubbly Jane [BRZ], #7 The Gaillimh Girl [IRE].

Hollywood Park Race 8 {Lazaro Barrero~G3~7 furlongs~3 year old~Stakes}
Another fantastic competition with a full field of ten going to the gate.  It appears that Hawaiian Springs (Smith / Walsh) is poised to run a big race.  He is 100% in the money for his career three races, is coming off a route distance and has two wiry, peaking workouts.  Smiling Tiger (Espinoza / Bonde) will also be in the hunt with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three fabulous, peaking workouts.  Macias (Flores / Baffert) will also make a big run having already gone this distance who is also coming off a route followed by three well-built, peaking workouts.  Macias should be prominent on the front end.  Skipshot (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) also looks favorable coming off the route with a decent last out speed number and four stellar workouts.  Also in the hunt for a piece of this purse will be Mr. Tokyo (Quinonez / Lloyd) who is also coming out of a route race with two strong workouts and has a four race progression.  Let's have fun at Hollywood Park.

$2 SHOW:  #10 Hawaiian Springs
$2 SHOW:  #7 Smiling Tiger
10 CENT Superfecta:  #10 Hawaiian Springs / #7 Smiling Tiger / #5 Macias / #3 Skipshot, #1 Mr. Tokyo.
















Friday's Results
Churchill R3.  Our first pick, Accredit, finished 5th (last).  No 10 CENT Superfecta offered.
Churchill R11.  Our first pick, Intercoastal, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Vanontherun, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 1-10-6-8.
Bankroll drops to $25.65.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Racing in the Rain at Churchill

Friday racing at Churchill Downs.  There is an 80% chance of rain this afternoon.  Consequently, they will probably be running on an off track and races most likely come off the turf.  Scratches are inevitable.

Churchill Downs Race 3 {7 furlongs~3 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
The "off" track monster in this one is Accredit (Theriot / Maker) who has five wins in six tries over the slop.  Not to mention that he has the highest last out speed number and two sturdy, peaking workouts.  Also the highest speed number at the distance which happens to be a triple digit in the slop.  Accredit will be the one to beat.  Z Humor (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) looks good coming down in distance from his last out and three athletic, peaking workouts.  Here Comes Ben (Leparoux / Lopresti) has the second highest last out speed number and three robust, peaking workouts.  With one (#1) already scratched from this contest there will be no ten cent superfecta. Let's play Churchill.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #2 Accredit.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
Should the thunderstorms roll in, this race could be taken off the Turf.  There is only one announced scratch at this point (#4 Flight).  There are four seeking to run on the Main Track Only (MTO).  If on Turf, Intercoastal (Solis / Ward) will be the one to beat with the highest last out speed number and the highest speed number at the distance.  Vanontherun (Lenclud / Sims) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and a solid workout.  Trinity Run (Theriot / Amoss) should run well with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts.  Psychic Income (Lanerie / McPeek) should surprise with a decent last out speed number, a five race progression, and two sturdy workouts.  Let's play the last race at Churchill Downs today.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Intercoastal
$2 SHOW:  #8 Vanontherun
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Intercoastal / #8 Vanontherun / #2 Trinity Run / #1 Psychic Income.
















Thursday's Results
Belmont R6.  Our first pick, Spanish Art, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60.  Our second pick, Elusive Beat, finished 4th.  NO 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.
Arlington Park R9.  Our first pick, Tidy Up, finished 8th (last).  Our second pick, D'Wildcat, finished 7th.  Superfecta went 5-3-6-2.
Bankroll slips to $33.65.