A great Sunday for the opening of Churchill's fall meet. The Breeders Cup is only a few days away and you can feel the excitement brewing on this crisp Halloween day. Today we look at a Juvenile Stakes race at Churchill and a nice mile Turf stakes race at the Oak Tree meet at Hollywood Park.
Churchill Downs Race 10 {Pocahontas~G2~1 mile~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A great group of seven gals line up for this annual race. There is parity in this race and any one of these gals is capable of being victorious. Gran Lioness (Theriot / Calhoun) may be the surprise with the highest (tie) speed number at the distance albeit on Turf, a three race progression, and two strong workouts. Another that could surprise is Switching Gears (Gomez / Margolis) with the highest (tie) speed number on the dirt surface, the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hardy workouts. Days Like This (Albarado / A. Dutrow) could also surprise coming off a longer route with improving speed numbers and two distictive workouts. Honey Chile (M. Baze / Catalano) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stellar workouts. Also in the hunt for the win will be Dancinginherdreams (Leparoux / J. Ward) with her one race posting the second highest last out speed number on synthetic and two quality workouts. Let's play wonderful Churchill Downs.
$2 SHOW: #4 Gran Lioness.
$2 SHOW: #6 Switching Gears.
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Gran Lioness / #6 Switching Gears / #2 Days Like This / #7 Honey Chile, #3 Dancinginherdreams.
Oak Tree @ Hollywood Park {Las Palomas~G2~1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
An equally matched group of eight will go to the gate. Turning Top [IRE] (Blanc / Callaghan) holds a slight edge with the highest last out speed number coming off a longer route, a two race progression, and two solid workouts. Westwood Pride (Bejarano / Mulihall) will challenge sharing the highest last out speed number, holding a five race progression, and three well-built, peaking workouts. Blue Maiden [GB] (Rosario / Mandella) looks exceptionally strong with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three athletic, peaking workouts. Wynning Ride (M. Garcia / Baffert) will surprise with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four tremendous, peaking workouts. This will be her first race on grass, but she looks well prepped for it. Let's play the Oak Tree at Hollywood Park.
$2 WIN: #7 Turning Top [IRE].
$2 SHOW: #2 Westwood Pride.
10 CENT Suprefecta: #7 Turning Top [IRE] / #2 Westwood Pride / #4 Blue Maiden [GB] / #5 Wynning Ride.
Saturday's Results
Keeneland R9. Our first pick, Dubious Miss, finished 4th. Our second pick, Successful Dan, won (1st) for $2.20 in show money. With four scratches in the race we jettisoned our 10 CENT Superfecta play. Nonetheless, superfecta went 3-7-1-9.
Bankroll dips to $13.30.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Closing Stakes at Keeneland
Another wonderful Stakes Saturday at Keeneland as it closes its meet. Today we will look at a polytrack race on this beautiful fall day.
Keeneland Race 9 {Fayette~G2~1 1/8~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great group of ten are scheduled to run in this one. Dubious Miss (Borel / McGee) coming off a six-month layoff looks primed and ready for victory. With the highest speed number at this distance, a three race progression before the layoff, and three mighty workouts, Dubious Miss will fire well. Successful Dan (Leparoux / Lopresti) will challenge with the second highest speed number last out, a three race progression, and two solid workouts. Exhi (Castellano / Pletcher) will also challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. Striding for a piece of the purse will be Stately Victor (Albarado / Maker) also with the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. Running in the hunt will be Battle of Hastings [GB] with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and three fierce workouts. Battle of Hastings [GB] is known as a turf specialist, but cannot be discounted as he has the highest speed number at the distance. Let's play beautiful Keeneland.
$2 SHOW: #9 Dubious Miss.
$2 SHOW: #3 Successful Dan.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Dubious Miss / #3 Successful Dan / #7 Exhi / #1 Stately Victor, #5 Battle of Hastings [GB].
Friday's Results
Keeneland R7. Our first pick, Formulaforsuccess, won (1st) for show money of $2.80. Our second pick, Max Silverhammer, finished 3rd for show money of $3.40. Superfecta went 4-2-6-5.
Bankroll gets a minor lift to $15.10.
Keeneland Race 9 {Fayette~G2~1 1/8~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great group of ten are scheduled to run in this one. Dubious Miss (Borel / McGee) coming off a six-month layoff looks primed and ready for victory. With the highest speed number at this distance, a three race progression before the layoff, and three mighty workouts, Dubious Miss will fire well. Successful Dan (Leparoux / Lopresti) will challenge with the second highest speed number last out, a three race progression, and two solid workouts. Exhi (Castellano / Pletcher) will also challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. Striding for a piece of the purse will be Stately Victor (Albarado / Maker) also with the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. Running in the hunt will be Battle of Hastings [GB] with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and three fierce workouts. Battle of Hastings [GB] is known as a turf specialist, but cannot be discounted as he has the highest speed number at the distance. Let's play beautiful Keeneland.
$2 SHOW: #9 Dubious Miss.
$2 SHOW: #3 Successful Dan.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Dubious Miss / #3 Successful Dan / #7 Exhi / #1 Stately Victor, #5 Battle of Hastings [GB].
Friday's Results
Keeneland R7. Our first pick, Formulaforsuccess, won (1st) for show money of $2.80. Our second pick, Max Silverhammer, finished 3rd for show money of $3.40. Superfecta went 4-2-6-5.
Bankroll gets a minor lift to $15.10.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Nothing Finer than Turf at Keeneland
Today we look at a Turf allowance race at magnificent Keeneland as it closes out its fall meet. Churchill is around the corner where the Breeder's Cup will be held next weekend.
Keeneland Race 7 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A fantastic field of eight will line up for this allowance feature. Formula for Success (Albarado / Pucek) looks very strong with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one bullet workout. Max Silverhammer (Lebron / Denzik) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one mighty workout. Lonesome Street (Leparoux / Maker) will also challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one sinewy workout. Plutonium (Lanerie / Pate) will be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number and a two race progression. Let's play Keeneland.
$2 SHOW: #4 Formulaforsuccess.
$2 SHOW: #6 Max Silverhammer.
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Formulaforsuccess / #6 Max Silverhammer / #3 Lonesome Street / #8 Plutonium.
Friday's Results
Hawthorne Race 6. Our first pick, Instant Style, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20. Our second pick, Mona Lisa [GER], finished 4th. Superfecta went 3-2-5-8.
Bankroll remains unchanged at $14.00.
Keeneland Race 7 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A fantastic field of eight will line up for this allowance feature. Formula for Success (Albarado / Pucek) looks very strong with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one bullet workout. Max Silverhammer (Lebron / Denzik) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one mighty workout. Lonesome Street (Leparoux / Maker) will also challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one sinewy workout. Plutonium (Lanerie / Pate) will be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number and a two race progression. Let's play Keeneland.
$2 SHOW: #4 Formulaforsuccess.
$2 SHOW: #6 Max Silverhammer.
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Formulaforsuccess / #6 Max Silverhammer / #3 Lonesome Street / #8 Plutonium.
Friday's Results
Hawthorne Race 6. Our first pick, Instant Style, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20. Our second pick, Mona Lisa [GER], finished 4th. Superfecta went 3-2-5-8.
Bankroll remains unchanged at $14.00.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Sweet Home Chicago
As we begin the horse racing weekend, the Breeder's Cup is only eight days away. It looks to be exceptionally exciting. Today we look at a Turf race at Hawthorne Race Course in the Chicago area.
Hawthorne Race 6 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
It looks like a good group of eight will go to the gate. Instant Style (Santana / Springer) has a very slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three stellar, peaking workouts. Mona Lisa [GER] (Felix / Catalano) will be ready to challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and three strong workouts. Si Si Mon Amie (Morales / Granitz) will be in the hunt with the highest speed number at the distance and one peaking workout. Wine Diva (Sukie / Walt) is primed for a shot at a piece of the purse pie with the second highest speed number at the distance and one solid workout. Also looking for a piece will be P.S. I Love You (Perez / Block) with a decent last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts. Let's play Hawthorne Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #5 Instant Style.
$2 SHOW: #8 Mona Lisa [GER].
10 CENT Superfecta: #5 Instant Style / #8 Mona Lisa [GER] / #7 Si Si Mon Amie / #6 Wine Diva, #2 P.S. I Love You.
Last Sunday's (10/24) Results
Monmouth R10. Our first pick, Stromin Bud, finished 7th (last). Our second pick, Soda Pop Kid, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80. Superfecta went 2-5-1-8.
Keeneland R7. Our first pick, El Gran Sol, finished 6th. Our second pick, Secessionist, finished 4th. Superfecta went 2-3-1-7.
Bankroll falls to $14.00.
Hawthorne Race 6 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
It looks like a good group of eight will go to the gate. Instant Style (Santana / Springer) has a very slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three stellar, peaking workouts. Mona Lisa [GER] (Felix / Catalano) will be ready to challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and three strong workouts. Si Si Mon Amie (Morales / Granitz) will be in the hunt with the highest speed number at the distance and one peaking workout. Wine Diva (Sukie / Walt) is primed for a shot at a piece of the purse pie with the second highest speed number at the distance and one solid workout. Also looking for a piece will be P.S. I Love You (Perez / Block) with a decent last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts. Let's play Hawthorne Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #5 Instant Style.
$2 SHOW: #8 Mona Lisa [GER].
10 CENT Superfecta: #5 Instant Style / #8 Mona Lisa [GER] / #7 Si Si Mon Amie / #6 Wine Diva, #2 P.S. I Love You.
Last Sunday's (10/24) Results
Monmouth R10. Our first pick, Stromin Bud, finished 7th (last). Our second pick, Soda Pop Kid, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80. Superfecta went 2-5-1-8.
Keeneland R7. Our first pick, El Gran Sol, finished 6th. Our second pick, Secessionist, finished 4th. Superfecta went 2-3-1-7.
Bankroll falls to $14.00.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
A Six Furlong Sunday
Where did the horse racing weekend go? It went by like a sprint. Today we take a look at a couple of nice six furlong sprints. One at Monmouth Park and one at Keeneland.
Monmouth Park Race 10 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Optional Claimer}
A nice field of eight will go to the gate near the Jersey shore. A very minute edge goes to Stormin Bud (Valdivia / Fawkes) with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two athletic workouts. He will be challenged by the favorite, Soda Pop Kid (P. Lopez / Levine), with the highest (tie) speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number, and one good workout. Big Dealer (C. Lopez / Broome) will vie for the lead as well as the win with the fourth highest last out speed number, sharing the highest speed number at the distance, a four race progression, and three robust, peaking workouts. Uwannapieceofthis (Bravo / Pletcher) should be in the mix coming off a route with an o.k. speed number and one strong workout. Let's play Monmouth Park.
$2 SHOW: #4 Stormin Bud
$2 SHOW: #5 Soda Pop Kid.
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Stormin Bud / #5 Soda Pop Kid / #7 Big Dealer / #1 Uwannapieceofthis.
Keeneland Race 7 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Allowance}
An eqaully matched group of ten will go to the start in this race. Bushwhacked (Bridgmohan / Sheppard) seems to be the best of the bunch, but will offer little value as he will undoubtedly be the favorite. Coming off a long layoff he holds the second highest speed number at Keeneland and has put in a solid workout. Hoping to challenge will be El Gran Sol (Martinez / Frazier) with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb workouts. Secessionist (Castanon / Von Hemel) will vie for a piece of the purse also with the fourth highest last out speed number and one good workout. Looking for a piece will be Knownforstone (McKee / Connelly) coming off an extended layoff, but with the finest workout tab of the group. He has put in three sensational bullet workouts which shows he will be ready. Tide Table (Allen / Bennett) could surprise with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and a solid set of two peaking workouts. Let's play Keeneland.
$2 SHOW: #6 El Gran Sol.
$2 SHOW: #7 Secessionist.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Bushwhacked / #6 El Gran Sol / #7 Secessionist / #4 Knownforstone, #8 Tide Table.
Saturday's Results
Keeneland R9. Our first pick, Katy Now, finished a dissappointing 12th. Our second pick, Kitty in a Tizzy, finished 4th. Superfecta went 6-10-5-11.
Bankroll slips to $19.50.
Monmouth Park Race 10 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Optional Claimer}
A nice field of eight will go to the gate near the Jersey shore. A very minute edge goes to Stormin Bud (Valdivia / Fawkes) with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two athletic workouts. He will be challenged by the favorite, Soda Pop Kid (P. Lopez / Levine), with the highest (tie) speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number, and one good workout. Big Dealer (C. Lopez / Broome) will vie for the lead as well as the win with the fourth highest last out speed number, sharing the highest speed number at the distance, a four race progression, and three robust, peaking workouts. Uwannapieceofthis (Bravo / Pletcher) should be in the mix coming off a route with an o.k. speed number and one strong workout. Let's play Monmouth Park.
$2 SHOW: #4 Stormin Bud
$2 SHOW: #5 Soda Pop Kid.
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Stormin Bud / #5 Soda Pop Kid / #7 Big Dealer / #1 Uwannapieceofthis.
Keeneland Race 7 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Allowance}
An eqaully matched group of ten will go to the start in this race. Bushwhacked (Bridgmohan / Sheppard) seems to be the best of the bunch, but will offer little value as he will undoubtedly be the favorite. Coming off a long layoff he holds the second highest speed number at Keeneland and has put in a solid workout. Hoping to challenge will be El Gran Sol (Martinez / Frazier) with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb workouts. Secessionist (Castanon / Von Hemel) will vie for a piece of the purse also with the fourth highest last out speed number and one good workout. Looking for a piece will be Knownforstone (McKee / Connelly) coming off an extended layoff, but with the finest workout tab of the group. He has put in three sensational bullet workouts which shows he will be ready. Tide Table (Allen / Bennett) could surprise with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and a solid set of two peaking workouts. Let's play Keeneland.
$2 SHOW: #6 El Gran Sol.
$2 SHOW: #7 Secessionist.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Bushwhacked / #6 El Gran Sol / #7 Secessionist / #4 Knownforstone, #8 Tide Table.
Saturday's Results
Keeneland R9. Our first pick, Katy Now, finished a dissappointing 12th. Our second pick, Kitty in a Tizzy, finished 4th. Superfecta went 6-10-5-11.
Bankroll slips to $19.50.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
A Keeneland Stakes Saturday
Another fine Saturday for a stakes race at wonderful Keeneland.
Keeneland Race 9 {Lexus Raven Run~G2~7 furlongs~3 year old~Fillies~Stakes}
A super full field of fourteen fillies will go to the gate for this race. All of these gals are capable of popping a great race. Katy Now (Gomez / Pletcher) has a nano-edge with a nice win at this distance, a decent last out speed number, and three nice workouts. Kitty in a Tizzy (Sutherland / Bond) looks like the chief challenger with the second highest last out speed number coming off a route, a four race progression, and two robust workouts. Beautician (Leparoux / McPeek) will also challenge with the highest speed number at the distance at a mile route and two solid workouts. Negligee (Mena / Terranova) will be in the hunt with an middling speed number off a long route and three fantastic, peaking workouts. Chantilly Nayla (Albarado / Catalano) will be in the mix with the second highest speed number on the Keeneland track, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts. Let's play the Raven Run at Keeneland.
$2 SHOW: #2 Katy Now.
$2 SHOW: #11 Kitty in a Tizzy.
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Katy Now / #11 Kitty in a Tizzy /#9 Beautician / #4 Negligee, #7 Chantilly Nayla.
Friday's Results
Keeneland R9. Our first pick, No Explaining [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $3.60. Our second pick, Fugitive Angel, won (1st) for show money of $4.80. Superfecta went 3-9-8-11.
Bankroll nudges up to $23.70.
Keeneland Race 9 {Lexus Raven Run~G2~7 furlongs~3 year old~Fillies~Stakes}
A super full field of fourteen fillies will go to the gate for this race. All of these gals are capable of popping a great race. Katy Now (Gomez / Pletcher) has a nano-edge with a nice win at this distance, a decent last out speed number, and three nice workouts. Kitty in a Tizzy (Sutherland / Bond) looks like the chief challenger with the second highest last out speed number coming off a route, a four race progression, and two robust workouts. Beautician (Leparoux / McPeek) will also challenge with the highest speed number at the distance at a mile route and two solid workouts. Negligee (Mena / Terranova) will be in the hunt with an middling speed number off a long route and three fantastic, peaking workouts. Chantilly Nayla (Albarado / Catalano) will be in the mix with the second highest speed number on the Keeneland track, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts. Let's play the Raven Run at Keeneland.
$2 SHOW: #2 Katy Now.
$2 SHOW: #11 Kitty in a Tizzy.
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Katy Now / #11 Kitty in a Tizzy /#9 Beautician / #4 Negligee, #7 Chantilly Nayla.
Friday's Results
Keeneland R9. Our first pick, No Explaining [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $3.60. Our second pick, Fugitive Angel, won (1st) for show money of $4.80. Superfecta went 3-9-8-11.
Bankroll nudges up to $23.70.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Whoa! Keeneland Friday
On this beautiful Fall Friday we look at a Turf stakes race for the gals.
Keeneland Race 9 {Pin Oak Valley View~G3~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A great crop of twelve fillies will go to the gate in this race. No Explaining [IRE] appears to have the edge with the second highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number, and a four fantastic, peaking workouts. Fugitive Angel (Napravnik / Sheppard) will give chase with the highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number, and two robust workouts. Also giving chase will be In the Slips (Gomez / Fox) with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and four solid workouts. Prior to a layoff she had a three race progression going. Ice Mist (Castanon / Flint) will be in the mix with the highest last out speed number and a three race progression. Silent Candy (M. Baze / Hansen) can be expected to be ready with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, coming off a longer route, and two strong workouts. Let's make our play on a Keeneland Friday.
$2 SHOW: #8 No Explaining [IRE].
$2 SHOW: #3 Fugitive Angel.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 No Explaining [IRE] / #3 Fugitive Angel / #7 In the Slips / #9 Ice Mist, #1 Silent Candy.
Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8. Our first pick, Brass Hat, won (1st) for show money of $3.60. Our second pick, Musketier [GER], finished 3rd for show money of $3.00. Superfecta went 5-1-7-11.
Bankroll nudges up to $19.50.
Keeneland Race 9 {Pin Oak Valley View~G3~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A great crop of twelve fillies will go to the gate in this race. No Explaining [IRE] appears to have the edge with the second highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number, and a four fantastic, peaking workouts. Fugitive Angel (Napravnik / Sheppard) will give chase with the highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number, and two robust workouts. Also giving chase will be In the Slips (Gomez / Fox) with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and four solid workouts. Prior to a layoff she had a three race progression going. Ice Mist (Castanon / Flint) will be in the mix with the highest last out speed number and a three race progression. Silent Candy (M. Baze / Hansen) can be expected to be ready with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, coming off a longer route, and two strong workouts. Let's make our play on a Keeneland Friday.
$2 SHOW: #8 No Explaining [IRE].
$2 SHOW: #3 Fugitive Angel.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 No Explaining [IRE] / #3 Fugitive Angel / #7 In the Slips / #9 Ice Mist, #1 Silent Candy.
Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8. Our first pick, Brass Hat, won (1st) for show money of $3.60. Our second pick, Musketier [GER], finished 3rd for show money of $3.00. Superfecta went 5-1-7-11.
Bankroll nudges up to $19.50.
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