We close out our horse racing weekend on this Sunday at Hollywood Park.
Hollywood Park Race 9 {Hollywood Derby~G1~1 1/4~Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
A very competitive field of eight steps on to the Turf for this annual race. Only two have gone this distance. All have a shot at finding their way to the winners circle. Sebastian Flyte [GB] (Rosario / Cecil) has a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four aggressive workouts. Lions Story (Smith / Hollendorfer) may be one of the surprises with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three superb workouts. Citrus Kid (Bejarano / Terranova) looks to be part of the speed duet having already competed at this distance. He shares the third highest last out speed number, has a two race progression, and has put in three strngthening workouts. Juniper Pass (Blanc / Bell) is another that will surprise with a perfect record at the distance over two races, a couple of decent last out speed numbers, and three sensational, peaking workouts. Finishing out the weekend with a very slim bankroll, let's play Hollywood Park.
$2 SHOW: #3 Sebastian Flyte [GB]
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Sebastian Flyte [GB] / #1 Lions Story / #6 Citrus Kid, #4 Juniper Pass / #6, #4.
Saturday's Results
Aqueduct R8. Gazelle. Our first pick, No Such Word, won (1st) for show money of $2.30. Our second pick, Belle of the Hall, finished 7th (last). Superfecta went 8-1-7-6.
Bankroll slims to $3.40.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Three Year Old Fillies Have It
Good luck to all those participating in the Westpoint Thoroughbreds / NTRA online handicapping contest today. It looks like an exceptional line-up of races at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Hollywood Park. A wonderfully crafted card of ten races. Details may be found at ntra.com.
Today we look at one of those races at Aqueduct, the grade one Gazelle for three year old fillies. It should be a great race.
Aqueduct Race 8 {Gazelle~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A solid group of eight three year old gals are expected to start in this grade one race. No Such Word (Thompson / C. Jones) seems to be well suited for the win with the second highest last out speed number, the most overall wins, and three strengthening workouts. Belle of the Hall (Cohen / Albertrani) looks exceptionally prepared with the highest last out speed number at a sprint, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Expect her to challenge. Awesome Maria (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) looks ready to challenge as well coming off a Turf race at the same distance and two robust workouts. Quiet Temper (Castellano / Romans) will be in the mix coming off an extended layoff with four tremendous workouts. Let's have fun with a race at the "Big A", Aqueduct.
$2 SHOW: #8 No Such Word.
$2 SHOW: #2 Belle of the Hall.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 No Such Word / #2 Belle of the Hall / #1 Awesome Maria / #3 Quiet Temper.
Friday's Results
Churchill Downs R11. Clark Hcp. Our first pick, Successful Dan, was disqualified to 3rd place elevating our third pick, Giant Oak, to 1st for show money of $5.00. Our second pick, Regal Ransom, finished 8th. Superfecta went 4-5-3-8.
Bankroll takes a small hit to $5.20.
Today we look at one of those races at Aqueduct, the grade one Gazelle for three year old fillies. It should be a great race.
Aqueduct Race 8 {Gazelle~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A solid group of eight three year old gals are expected to start in this grade one race. No Such Word (Thompson / C. Jones) seems to be well suited for the win with the second highest last out speed number, the most overall wins, and three strengthening workouts. Belle of the Hall (Cohen / Albertrani) looks exceptionally prepared with the highest last out speed number at a sprint, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Expect her to challenge. Awesome Maria (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) looks ready to challenge as well coming off a Turf race at the same distance and two robust workouts. Quiet Temper (Castellano / Romans) will be in the mix coming off an extended layoff with four tremendous workouts. Let's have fun with a race at the "Big A", Aqueduct.
$2 SHOW: #8 No Such Word.
$2 SHOW: #2 Belle of the Hall.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 No Such Word / #2 Belle of the Hall / #1 Awesome Maria / #3 Quiet Temper.
Friday's Results
Churchill Downs R11. Clark Hcp. Our first pick, Successful Dan, was disqualified to 3rd place elevating our third pick, Giant Oak, to 1st for show money of $5.00. Our second pick, Regal Ransom, finished 8th. Superfecta went 4-5-3-8.
Bankroll takes a small hit to $5.20.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Black Friday at Churchill Downs
While others enjoy their "Black Friday" shopping, we turn our attention to a superb grade one race at Churchill Downs as it nears the close of its fall meet.
Churchill Downs Race 11 {Clark Handicap~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A super quality field of eleven racers will make the start in this annual contest. Successful Dan (Leparoux / Lopresti) has a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and two fantastic workouts. He also has two wins in two tries over the Churchill track. Regal Ransom (Lenclud / bin Suroor) will be the speed with a good break out of the gate. He has three wins in four tries at this exact distance as well as the highest speed number at the distance. Regal Ransom also has put in a tremendous three workout tab in preparation for this race. Redding Colliery (Napravnik / McLaughlin) will also show speed at the front end with the other highest last out speed number and three strong, peaking workouts. Apart (Gomez / Stall) can be expected to challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a seven race progression in as many career starts, and two decent workouts. Giant Oak (Bridgmohan / Block) may be the surprise seeking some black type before he is brought into the breeding shed. Giant Oak is coming off an additional furlong route and has put in three dynamic, peaking workouts readying for this race. Jockey, Shaun Bridgmohan has rode this big guy to some of his best performances. Let's play the world's greatest race track, Churchill Downs.
$2 WIN: #3 Successful Dan.
$2 SHOW: #9 Regal Ransom.
$2 SHOW: #4 Giant Oak.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Successful Dan / #9 Regal Ransom / #5 Redding Colliery, #2 Apart, #4 Giant Oak / #5, #2, #4.
Last Sunday's (11/21) Results
Churchill R8. Our first pick, Jackie's Express, finished 4th. Our second pick, Miss Dixie Rose, finished 6th. Superfecta went 6-9-3-7.
Hollywood R7. Our first pick, Zazu, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40. Our second pick, Sugarinthemorning, finished 5th. Superfecta went 5-6-4-1.
Bankroll falls to $6.80.
Churchill Downs Race 11 {Clark Handicap~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A super quality field of eleven racers will make the start in this annual contest. Successful Dan (Leparoux / Lopresti) has a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and two fantastic workouts. He also has two wins in two tries over the Churchill track. Regal Ransom (Lenclud / bin Suroor) will be the speed with a good break out of the gate. He has three wins in four tries at this exact distance as well as the highest speed number at the distance. Regal Ransom also has put in a tremendous three workout tab in preparation for this race. Redding Colliery (Napravnik / McLaughlin) will also show speed at the front end with the other highest last out speed number and three strong, peaking workouts. Apart (Gomez / Stall) can be expected to challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a seven race progression in as many career starts, and two decent workouts. Giant Oak (Bridgmohan / Block) may be the surprise seeking some black type before he is brought into the breeding shed. Giant Oak is coming off an additional furlong route and has put in three dynamic, peaking workouts readying for this race. Jockey, Shaun Bridgmohan has rode this big guy to some of his best performances. Let's play the world's greatest race track, Churchill Downs.
$2 WIN: #3 Successful Dan.
$2 SHOW: #9 Regal Ransom.
$2 SHOW: #4 Giant Oak.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Successful Dan / #9 Regal Ransom / #5 Redding Colliery, #2 Apart, #4 Giant Oak / #5, #2, #4.
Last Sunday's (11/21) Results
Churchill R8. Our first pick, Jackie's Express, finished 4th. Our second pick, Miss Dixie Rose, finished 6th. Superfecta went 6-9-3-7.
Hollywood R7. Our first pick, Zazu, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40. Our second pick, Sugarinthemorning, finished 5th. Superfecta went 5-6-4-1.
Bankroll falls to $6.80.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thansgiving Day 2010
Happy Thanksgiving to All.
We have much to be thankful for.
Thankful for the magnificent equine athletes that give their best and make horse racing one of the best entertainment values on the planet.
Thankful for the jockeys for their athleticism in guiding the horses on the best trips their quick thinking can give.
Thankful for the trainers who do their best to condition the horses for the races.
Thankful for all of the others involved in the game who work hard and do their best to provide enjoyment to racing fans the world over.
Most importantly we are thankful for the fans of the fantastic sport of horse racing.
Have a very special Thanksgiving 2010.
We have much to be thankful for.
Thankful for the magnificent equine athletes that give their best and make horse racing one of the best entertainment values on the planet.
Thankful for the jockeys for their athleticism in guiding the horses on the best trips their quick thinking can give.
Thankful for the trainers who do their best to condition the horses for the races.
Thankful for all of the others involved in the game who work hard and do their best to provide enjoyment to racing fans the world over.
Most importantly we are thankful for the fans of the fantastic sport of horse racing.
Have a very special Thanksgiving 2010.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Seven Furlong Sunday
To conclude our horse raing weekend we look at two superb seven furlong races; An allowance at Churchill Downs and a stakes race at Hollywood Park.
Churchill Downs Race 8 {7 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A satisfying field of nine will make the start in this nice allowance feature. Jackie's Express (Leparoux / McPeek) will be the odds on favorite, desevedly so. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three great workouts. Miss Dixie Rose (Borel / Hanna) is best positioned to be the surprise in her second start off a significant layoff. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. Concert (Pedroza / Oliver) looks ready with two fourth highest last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and two solid workouts. Lil' Moor Dixie (Gongalzes / Foley) is coming off a mile route with three strong workouts. She is ready to scoup a piece of the purse. Queen of Dreams (Rossi / Adkins) is also in for a piece of the purse coming off a longer route and purshing through two peaking workouts. Let's play a seven furlong at Churchill Downs.
$2 SHOW: #7 Jackie's Express.
#2 SHOW: #8 Miss Dixie Rose.
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Jackie's Express / #8 Miss Dixie Rose / #2 Concert / #4 Lil' Moor Dixie, #5 Queen of Dreams.
Hollywood Race 7 {Moccasin~7 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
What a nice stakes race with a small field of six. Any one of these gals are capable of winning this race. It is that competitive for these youngsters. Zazu (Smith / Sadler) looks primed with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four superlative workouts. Sugarinthemorning (Valenzuela / McAnally) will be looking for the victory near the front end of this field with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four sensational, peaking workouts. Turbulent Descent (Flores / Puype) should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number having run only one race and the best workout tab of four high energy, peaking workouts. Tales in Excess (Rosario / Hollendorfer) will challenge the group with the highest overall speed number and three stamina inducing workouts. This one will be a tough call for even the most practiced handicapper. Let's play seven furlongs at Hollywood Park.
$2 SHOW: #6 Zazu.
$2 SHOW: #2 Sugarinthemorning.
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Zazu, #2 Sugarinthemorning / #6, #2 / #5 Turbulent Descent, #4 Tales in Excess / #5, #4.
Saturday's Results
Churchill Downs R9. Mrs. Revere. Our first pick, Aruna, won (1st) for show money of $2.80. Our second pick, Fugitive Angel, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80. With a late scratch, we set-aside our 10 CENT Superfecta. Nonetheless, superfecta went 5-2-6-7.
Delta Downs R7. Jackpot. Our first pick, Bug Juice, finished 6th. Our second pick, Blue Laser, finished 9th. Superfecta went 1-7-5-9.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $13.00.
Churchill Downs Race 8 {7 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A satisfying field of nine will make the start in this nice allowance feature. Jackie's Express (Leparoux / McPeek) will be the odds on favorite, desevedly so. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three great workouts. Miss Dixie Rose (Borel / Hanna) is best positioned to be the surprise in her second start off a significant layoff. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. Concert (Pedroza / Oliver) looks ready with two fourth highest last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and two solid workouts. Lil' Moor Dixie (Gongalzes / Foley) is coming off a mile route with three strong workouts. She is ready to scoup a piece of the purse. Queen of Dreams (Rossi / Adkins) is also in for a piece of the purse coming off a longer route and purshing through two peaking workouts. Let's play a seven furlong at Churchill Downs.
$2 SHOW: #7 Jackie's Express.
#2 SHOW: #8 Miss Dixie Rose.
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Jackie's Express / #8 Miss Dixie Rose / #2 Concert / #4 Lil' Moor Dixie, #5 Queen of Dreams.
Hollywood Race 7 {Moccasin~7 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
What a nice stakes race with a small field of six. Any one of these gals are capable of winning this race. It is that competitive for these youngsters. Zazu (Smith / Sadler) looks primed with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four superlative workouts. Sugarinthemorning (Valenzuela / McAnally) will be looking for the victory near the front end of this field with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four sensational, peaking workouts. Turbulent Descent (Flores / Puype) should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number having run only one race and the best workout tab of four high energy, peaking workouts. Tales in Excess (Rosario / Hollendorfer) will challenge the group with the highest overall speed number and three stamina inducing workouts. This one will be a tough call for even the most practiced handicapper. Let's play seven furlongs at Hollywood Park.
$2 SHOW: #6 Zazu.
$2 SHOW: #2 Sugarinthemorning.
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Zazu, #2 Sugarinthemorning / #6, #2 / #5 Turbulent Descent, #4 Tales in Excess / #5, #4.
Saturday's Results
Churchill Downs R9. Mrs. Revere. Our first pick, Aruna, won (1st) for show money of $2.80. Our second pick, Fugitive Angel, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80. With a late scratch, we set-aside our 10 CENT Superfecta. Nonetheless, superfecta went 5-2-6-7.
Delta Downs R7. Jackpot. Our first pick, Bug Juice, finished 6th. Our second pick, Blue Laser, finished 9th. Superfecta went 1-7-5-9.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $13.00.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
A Little Turf; A Little Jackpot
Saturday is for Horse Racing. Today we look at a couple of very nice stakes races. A 3 year old Turf stakes for talented fillies at Churchill and the Jackpot for 2 year olds at Delta Downs.
Churchill Downs Race 9 {Mrs. Revere~G2~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~Fillies~Stakes}
A distictive grade two Turf race with eleven talented fillies expected to make the start. The battle for the victory may come down to three. Aruna (Dominguez / Motion) may have the most upside potential making her third North American start at a longer route. She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three stellar workouts. Fugitive Angel (Napravnik / Shepperd) can be expected to challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two healthy workouts. Also looking to challenge in the stretch will be Snow Top Mountain (Gomez / Proctor) with the highest overall speed number run over the Churchill track, a decent last out speed number off a longer route and four robust workouts. Seeking to catch a piece of the purse prize will be Gitchee Goomie (A. Garcia / Violette) with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three tenacious, peaking workouts. Also looking for a piece of the purse pie will be Stars To Shine (Husbands / Frostad) This Woodbine invader is coming off a nice last out speed number off a longer route, has a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. Let's play wonderful Churchill Downs.
$2 SHOW: #5 Aruna.
$2 SHOW: #6 Fugitive Angel.
10 CENT Superfecta: #5 Aruna / #6 Fugitive Angel / #7 Snow Top Mountain / #4 Gitchee Goomie, #9 Stars To Shine.
Delta Downs Race 7 {Jackpot~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
A very good field of ten will go to the gate for this annual affair. Bug Juice (Castellano / Levine) looks to have a slight edge moving to a route from the highest last out speed number. Bug Juice should be part of the speed with a four race progression and four fierce workouts. Blue Laser (Bridgmohan / Casse) will be the prohibitive favorite with two wins at this distance, a three rae progression, and four strong workouts. Classic Legacy (Talamo / Baffert) will be a chief challenger with a decent last out speed number and three tough workouts. Sweet Ducky (Bravo / Breen) will be moving to a little longer route with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two significant, peaking workouts. Rush Now (Albarado / A. Dutrow) will be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. Let's play the Jackpot at Delta Downs.
$2 SHOW: #6 Bug Juice.
$2 SHOW: #8 Blue Laser.
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Bug Juice / #8 Blue Laser / #2 Classic Legacy / #9 Sweet Ducky, #4 Rush Now.
Friday's Results
Hollywood Park R1. Our first pick, Spring Style [IRE], won (1st) for show money of $2.10. Our second pick, West Hope [BRZ], finished 5th (last). Due to the small field, no 10 CENT Superfecta was offered in this race.
Bankroll dips to $5.60. We will supplement with $10.00 for today's stakes races.
Churchill Downs Race 9 {Mrs. Revere~G2~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~Fillies~Stakes}
A distictive grade two Turf race with eleven talented fillies expected to make the start. The battle for the victory may come down to three. Aruna (Dominguez / Motion) may have the most upside potential making her third North American start at a longer route. She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three stellar workouts. Fugitive Angel (Napravnik / Shepperd) can be expected to challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two healthy workouts. Also looking to challenge in the stretch will be Snow Top Mountain (Gomez / Proctor) with the highest overall speed number run over the Churchill track, a decent last out speed number off a longer route and four robust workouts. Seeking to catch a piece of the purse prize will be Gitchee Goomie (A. Garcia / Violette) with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three tenacious, peaking workouts. Also looking for a piece of the purse pie will be Stars To Shine (Husbands / Frostad) This Woodbine invader is coming off a nice last out speed number off a longer route, has a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. Let's play wonderful Churchill Downs.
$2 SHOW: #5 Aruna.
$2 SHOW: #6 Fugitive Angel.
10 CENT Superfecta: #5 Aruna / #6 Fugitive Angel / #7 Snow Top Mountain / #4 Gitchee Goomie, #9 Stars To Shine.
Delta Downs Race 7 {Jackpot~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
A very good field of ten will go to the gate for this annual affair. Bug Juice (Castellano / Levine) looks to have a slight edge moving to a route from the highest last out speed number. Bug Juice should be part of the speed with a four race progression and four fierce workouts. Blue Laser (Bridgmohan / Casse) will be the prohibitive favorite with two wins at this distance, a three rae progression, and four strong workouts. Classic Legacy (Talamo / Baffert) will be a chief challenger with a decent last out speed number and three tough workouts. Sweet Ducky (Bravo / Breen) will be moving to a little longer route with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two significant, peaking workouts. Rush Now (Albarado / A. Dutrow) will be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. Let's play the Jackpot at Delta Downs.
$2 SHOW: #6 Bug Juice.
$2 SHOW: #8 Blue Laser.
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Bug Juice / #8 Blue Laser / #2 Classic Legacy / #9 Sweet Ducky, #4 Rush Now.
Friday's Results
Hollywood Park R1. Our first pick, Spring Style [IRE], won (1st) for show money of $2.10. Our second pick, West Hope [BRZ], finished 5th (last). Due to the small field, no 10 CENT Superfecta was offered in this race.
Bankroll dips to $5.60. We will supplement with $10.00 for today's stakes races.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Night Turf at Hollywood Park
On this easy going Friday, we look at a nice mile Turf race in the evening at welcoming Hollywood Park.
Hollywood Park Race 1 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A small field of five will make the start in this Turf mile. Only one American bred in the group will make for a lively race. Late Cuddle [NZ] looks to have the advantage with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. Spring Style [IRE] may challenge coming off a lengthy layoff. She holds a decent speed number over a longer route last out and has put in three athletic workouts. West Hope [BRZ] may surprise with three wel-built, peaking workouts. She will share speed duties on the front end. Let's play this easy-going Turf mile at Hollywood Park.
$2 SHOW: #3 Spring Style [IRE].
$2 SHOW: #2 West Hope [BRZ].
Thursday's Results
Churchill R9. This race was washed off the Turf. Our first pick, Harrods Creek, finished 2nd for show money of $2.20. Our second pick, Kabob, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40. Our 10 CENT Superfecta was scuttled due to scratches. Superfecta went 5-4-2-9.
Bankroll goes up a few cents to $7.50.
Hollywood Park Race 1 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A small field of five will make the start in this Turf mile. Only one American bred in the group will make for a lively race. Late Cuddle [NZ] looks to have the advantage with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. Spring Style [IRE] may challenge coming off a lengthy layoff. She holds a decent speed number over a longer route last out and has put in three athletic workouts. West Hope [BRZ] may surprise with three wel-built, peaking workouts. She will share speed duties on the front end. Let's play this easy-going Turf mile at Hollywood Park.
$2 SHOW: #3 Spring Style [IRE].
$2 SHOW: #2 West Hope [BRZ].
Thursday's Results
Churchill R9. This race was washed off the Turf. Our first pick, Harrods Creek, finished 2nd for show money of $2.20. Our second pick, Kabob, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40. Our 10 CENT Superfecta was scuttled due to scratches. Superfecta went 5-4-2-9.
Bankroll goes up a few cents to $7.50.
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