A Dandy Day at Saratoga

Saturday is Stakes day.  Today we look at the Jim Dandy at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 10 {Jim Dandy~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Stakes}
A wonderful field of nine 3 year olds go to the start of this annual feature.  There is a great deal of talent in this race.  A Little Warm (J. Velazquez / A. Dutrow) has a slight edge with the highest last out speed number, has done well over this distance and has posted a fabulous workout.  Fly Down (Lezcano / Zito) can be expected to do well with the highest speed number at the distance and four tremendous workouts.  He has covered this distance three times in his career, the most of any horse in the field.  The star performer in the field could be Steinbeck [IRE] (Gomez / O'Brien) having covered this distance over the turf in his last out.  Mssrs. Tabor, Smith, and Maginer would not have entered this guy if they didn't feel he had a chance.  He gets one of the top jockey's in the world, Garrett Gomez, for his North American debut. Steinbeck [IRE] is definitely a horse to watch.  Afleet Express (Castellano / Jerkens) looks to tackle this distance well with two high octane triple digit speed numbers for his last two races and three stamina inducing workouts.  Let's have a Dandy time at Saratoga.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #5 A Little Warm
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #9 Fly Down
$2 SHOW:  #1 Steinbeck [IRE].
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 A Little Warm, #9 Fly Down / #5, #9, / #1 Steinbeck, #2 Afleet Express / #1, #2.

















Friday's Results
Monmouth R10.  Our first pick, Wardelle, finished 4th.  Our second pick, She'sa Tough Tiger, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.  We did not make a superfecta play due to the scratch of one of our selections.  Superfecta went 8-2-5-3.
Del Mar R7.  Our first pick, Richard's Kid, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Rendevous, was scratched.  The scratch of our second pick negated our superfecta play, but the Superfecta went 6-3-5-7.
Bankroll dips to $25.39.

A Little Turf and Surf

Today we enjoy a little Turf at Monmouth Park and a little synthetic route near the surf at Del Mar.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {5 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A closely matched field of nine go to the gate in this Turf sprint.  Wardelle (Serpa / H. Carroll) appears to have a slight edge with the best overall speed number at the distance and two peaking workouts.  She will be motoring on the front end along with a few others.  She'sa Tough Tiger (Trujillo / Hills) looks great with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and one peaking workout.  Jazzy Jordan (P. Lopez / Maker) has drawn into this race.  She looks ready to drop into a shorter sprint with a decent last out speed number and three hearty workouts.  Pascal's Paradox (Bravo / Tammaro) looks tough with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and a fantastic 100% in the money record over nine races.  Let's enjoy the Turf at Monmouth Park.

$2 WIN /  SHOW:  #3 Wardelle.
$2 SHOW:  #8 She'sa Tough Tiger
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Wardelle / #8 She'sa Tough Tiger / #12 Jazzy Jordan, #6 Pascal's Paradox / #12, #6.

Del Mar Race 7 {Cougar II~G3~1 1/2 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A fabulous field of seven compete at this classic distance on the Del Mar synthetic track.  Richard's Kid (M. Garcia / Baffert) looks to have the edge with the second highest last out speed number and three hardy workouts.  Rendevous (Rosario / Hollendorfer) will challenge in the stretch with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stamina filled workouts.  Unusual Suspect (Nakatani / Abrams) will also challenge with a couple of high last out speed numbers and three strong, peaking workouts.  Temple City (Talamo / Gaines) will stretch out to this classic distance with the highest last out speed number and two strenuous workouts.  Let's play beautiful Del Mar near the surf.

$2 WIN:  #5 Richard's Kid.
$2 SHOW:  #1 Rendevous.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Richard's Kid / #1 Rendevous / #3 Unusual Suspect / #6 Temple City.
















Thursday's Results
Saratoga R8.  Our first pick, Beau Choix, won (1st) for win money of $3.40 and show money of $1.50.  Our second pick, Our Douglas, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Alfarabi, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 6-8-5-2.
Saratoga R10.  Our first pick, Devon Rock, finished 3rd for show money of $1.40.  Our second pick, Cherokee Speed, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Pegasus Tommy, was scratched.  Superfecta went 3-6-1-7.
Bankroll takes a haircut to $27.69.

Back to Saratoga

We roll into Thursday for an another exciting weekend of horse racing.  Today we look at a couple of splendid Turf races at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 8 {Quick Call~1 mile~inner Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
This race will be a battle with eight expected to go to the gate.  Tough call between two excellent runners Our Douglas (Gomez / Proctor) and Beau Choix (Castellano / Tagg).  Sliver of an edge goes to Beau Choix with the highest speed number last out and at the distance coupled with five strong, peaking workouts.  Our Douglas will battle in the stretch with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust, peaking workouts.  Alfarabi (Maragh / Harty) looks ready with the third highest speed number at the distance and three hearty, peaking workouts.  Others that will join the battle for a piece of the purse will be:  Lonesome Street (J. Velazquez / Maker) with a decent last out speed number and one solid workout; Psychic Income (Leparoux / McPeek) with the third highest last out speed number and three serious workouts; and Lighthouse Sound (Dominguez / Trombetta) also with the second highest last out speed number and three zippy workouts.  Let's play Saratoga.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #6 Beau Choix
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #1 Our Douglas
$2 SHOW:  #4 Alfarabi
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Beau Choix / #1 Our Douglas / #4 Alfarabi /#8 Lonesome Street, #7 Psychic Income, #5 Alfarabi.

Saratoga Race 10 {1 mile~inner Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
Another superb Turf race with a full field of ten.  Devon Rock (Castellano / Jerkens) has the edge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three stellar workouts.  Cherokee Speed (J. Velazquez / Toner) will be in the hunt with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three limber workouts.  Pegasus Tommy (C. Velasquez / R. Dutrow) will run well also sharing the third highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route and three spectacular workouts.  Versailles Road (Leparoux / Wilkes) should show up for a piece of the purse pie with the second highest last out speed number and one good workout.  Karakorum Legend (Dominguez / Rice) shows two nice last out speed numbers and three hardy workouts.  Let's play our second at Saratoga.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #1 Devon Rock.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #5 Cherokee Speed.
$2 SHOW:  #9 Pegasus Tommy.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Devon Rock / #5 Cherokee Speed / #9 Pegasus Tommy / #7 Versailles Road, #3 Karakorum Legend.

















Last Sunday's (7/25) Results
Saratoga R9.  Our first pick, Maybesomaybenot, won (1st) for win money of $21.20 and show money of $7.00.  Our second pick, Chipshot, finished 5th.  No superfecta for this race.
Bankroll blossoms to $31.69.

Closing the Weekend at Saratoga

Today we close out our horse racing weekend with a 2 year old stakes race at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 9 {Sanford~G2~6 furlongs~2 year old Stakes}
A fine field of eight make the start in this race for the babies.  Maybesomaybenot (Leparoux / Maker) holds a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number and two terrific workouts.  Chipshot (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, has progressed nicely in all three of his races, and has put in three athletic, peaking workouts.  Another who will be in the hunt will be Nacho Saint (Gomez / Breen) with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two well-built, peaking workouts.  Another Silver Oak (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) can be expected to move forward with a nice debut race last out and four fierce workouts.  He will be the speed in the race.  Finally, Bail Out the Cat (A. Garcia / Violette) will be a force to be reckoned with.  He comes off the highest last out speed number in his debut over a sloppy track and has put in two robust, peaking workouts.  This will be an exciting race with some Kentucky Derby 2011 aspirants.  Let's play gorgeous Saratoga.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #2 Maybesomaybenot.
$2 SHOW:  #6 Chipshot.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.


















Saturday's Results
Saratoga R9.  Our first pick, Devil May Care, won (1st) for win money of $3.40.  Our second pick, Bahama Bound, finished 4th.  No Superfecta due to scratches.
Del Mar R8.  Our first pick, Loup Breton [IRE], finished 7th (last).  Our second pick, Hyades, finished 5th.  Superfecta went 3-2-1-6.
Bankroll tumbles to $9.49.

Saturday Stakes Coast to Coast

It's Saturday Stakes day.  Today we look at stakes races at Saratoga and Del Mar, two of the best horse racing venues in North America.

Saratoga Race 9 {CCA Oaks~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A superb group of eight fillies go to the gate in this race.  It will be very tough to beat Devil May Care (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) with the only triple digit at the distance, the highest (three-way tie) last out speed number, and two hearty workouts.  It should be noted that only two fillies in the race have gone this distance, Devil May Care and Acting Happy.  Bahama Bound (Castellano / Tagg) appears ready to give a star performance also with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four tremendous, peaking workouts.  Acting Happy (Lezcano / R. Dutrow) looks ready to challenge for the victory sharing the highest last out speed number with the two forementioned fillies.  She is 100% in the money running three races at this distance and has put in four very robust workouts in preparation for this race.  Two others that will be looking for a piece of the purse are Biofuel (Da Silva / Baker) and Connie And Micheal (Maragh / Schenttino).  Biofuel has posted a last out speed number close to the tops in this race, has a three race progression, and two exceptionally strong workouts.  Connie And Micheal has the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid, peaking workouts.  Let's play the Spa.

$2 WIN:  #7 Devil May Care.
$2 SHOW:  #1 Bahama Bound.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Devil May Care / #1 Bahama Bound / #8 Acting Happy / #6 Biofuel, #4 Connie And Micheal.

Del Mar Race 8 {Eddie Read~1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A fantastic group of seven Turfers will make this race an exciting one.  Loup Breton [IRE] has a slight edge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route, the highest speed number at the distance, and three brawny, peaking workouts.  Hyades (M. Garcia / Cecil) will give chase in the stretch with the third highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three exceptional workouts. Victor's Cry (Nakatani / Harty) will be moving up in distance with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superior, peaking workouts.  Crowded House [GB] (T. Baze / Meehan) looks ready to race his first race in North America after racing well in Great Britain.  He could be the unknown surprise in the race with some high quality "Racing Post" speed numbers.  Enriched (Rosario / O'Neill) could also be in the picture with the highest last out triple digit speed number along with a 60 day layoff.  He has put in three agressive workouts during the layoff.  Let's play where the surf meets the Turf.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #5 Loup Breton [IRE].
$2 SHOW:  #7 Hyades.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Loup Breton [IRE] / #7 Hyades / #2 Victor's Cry / #1 Crowded House [GB], #6 Enriched.


















Friday's Results
Saratoga R9.  Our first pick, Stopspendingmaria, finished 2nd for show money of $2.90.  Our second pick, Final Mesa, was scratched.  No 10 Cent Superfecta for this race.
Monmouth R8.  Our first pick, Power Pledge, finished 3rd for show money of $5.00.  Our second pick, Valentine Daisey, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 11-6-10-9.
Bankroll rises slightly to $14.49.

Beauty at the Spa and Along the Jersey Shore

Today we look at a stakes race for 2 year old fillies at Saratoga and an Allowance race for fillies and mares at Monmouth.

Saratoga Race 9 {Schuylerville~G3~6 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A nice field of seven babies line up for this race.  Stopspendingmaria (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) seems to have the edge with the highest last out speed number and two superb workouts.  Challenging will be Final Mesa (Coa / Ward) with the second highest last out speed number and one vigorous workout.  Also expected to run well will be Le Mi Geaux (Lenclud / R. Dutrow) with a couple of decent speed numbers last out and a terrific, peaking workout tab of three.  Let's play the Spa, Saratoga.

$2 SHOW:  #2 Stopspendingmaria.
$2 SHOW:  #1A Final Mesa.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered on this race.

Monmouth Park Race 8 {1 mile + 70 yards~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~NJ~Allowance}
A large field of eleven closely capable horses will go to the gate in this one.  Interesting thing is that there is no speed so it could be anyone's race.  Power Pledge (P. Lopez / Shuman) has a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one powerful workout.  Valentine Daisey (Trujillo / Dimauro) looks ready to strike at the top of the stretch with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two flowering workouts.  Cosmic Dance (Serpa / Kazamais) will be there near the finish with the highest last out speed number and a three race progression.  First Acquital (Marquez / Jennings) will be looking for a piece of the purse with the fourth highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and a good workout.  Also looking for a sliver of the pie will be Erin Go Bey (Fragoso / Perkins) with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  Let's give Monmouth Park a shot.

$2 SHOW:  #10 Power Pledge
$2 SHOW:  #9 Valentine Daisey
10 CENT Superfecta:  #10 Power Pledge / #9 Valentine Daisey / #6 Cosmic Dance / #8 First Acquital, #2 Erin Go Bey.


  















Thursday's Results
Arlington Park R6.  Our first pick, Saygoodnightgracie, finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money.  Our second pick, America's Blossom, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Dundalk Dust, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.  Superfecta went 9-1-8-10.
Bankroll is razored to $12.79.
  

The Turf at Arlington Park

The horse racing weekend begins today with a Turf route at Arlington Park.

Arlington Park Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Fillies/mares~Allowance}
Hopefully the threat of rain will not wash this one off the Turf.  A field of ten talented gals goes to the start for this race.  Saygoodnightgracie (Castanon / Boyce) looks to have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two hardy workouts.  Seeking to challenge will be America's Blossom (Graham / Kirby) with a decent last out speed number and three robust workouts.  Dundalk Dust (Perez / Block) looks ready with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and two athletic workouts.  Southern Wonder (Sukie / Darjean) looks solid with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one quality workout.  Another that will be looking to grab a piece of the purse pie will be Sweet Lemon Chello (Thornton / Merritt) with a move from synthetic to Turf and two hearty workouts.  Let's play the Arlington Park green.

$2 SHOW:  #1 Saygoodnightgracie
$2 SHOW:  #4 America's Blossom
$2 SHOW:  #9 Dundalk Dust
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Saygoodnightgracie / #4 America's Blossom / #9 Dundalk Dust / #3 Southern Wonder, #6 Sweet Lemon Chello.
















Last Sunday's (7/18) Results
Monmouth R10.  Our first pick, Out Post, won (1st) for $2.40 in show money.  Our second pick, Colony Club, was scratched.  We made no 10 CENT Superfecta due to scratches.  Superfecta went 10-6-4-3.
Bankroll inches to $12.99.