Closing out our horse racing weekend we journey to the Jersey shore for one of the great summer stakes races, the Haskell Invitational.
Monmouth Park Race 12 {Haskell Invitational~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
This is a pure horse race. Any one of these fellas are capable of winning this race. Eight go to the gate. Of those eight, seven are triple crown nominees. This will be an exciting as race you will see this summer. The Preakness winner, Shackleford is here as is the Belmont Stakes winner, Ruler On Ice. Extremely high quality is evident throughout the field.
#1 Coil (M. Garcia / Baffert) looks well prepped to take this race with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three bullet workouts. He should be pressing the pace seeking to get first jump on the leaders in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Astrology (Leparoux / Asmussen) will challenge from the outside post with the second highest speed number over the surface and four superior, peaking workouts. Toss out his last in the cornfields of Iowa in that states Derby. He should be ready to join the pressers and battle for the victory.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Shackleford (Castanon / Romans) will be the front running favorite with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three stellar workouts. Should he control the pace favorably, he could hold off the pressers for a nice win.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#3 Pants On Fire (Trujillo / Breen) looks tuned nicely for this race with the third highest last out speed number (a victory over the Monmouth track), a two race progression, and two robust workouts. Could surprise.
10 CENT Superfecta
#1 Coil, #8 Astrology / #1, #8 / #5 Shackleford, #3 Pants On Fire / #5, #3.
Saturday's Results
Saratoga R10. Jim Dandy. Our first pick, Alternation, finished 4th. Our second pick, Stay Thirsty, won (1st) for place money of $2.10 and show money of $1.45. Our third pick, Dominus, finished 3rd for show money of $3.00. Superfecta went 6-1-2-7.
Bankroll gains a few cents to $8.95.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Saratoga Saturday
With so many summer stakes races around the country this weekend, we will take a look at the Jim Dandy at the Spa.
Saratoga Race 10 {Jim Dandy~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
Four triple crown nominees make their start in this race in addition to three vastly improving three year olds. It will be a very fine race. A very nice blend of running styles will make the race an exciting one to wager and watch.
#7 Alternation (Dominguez / Von Hemel) looks rested and strong with the fourth highest last out speed number, a six race progression (improvement in each of his six races), and four tremendous, peaking workouts. He should close well.
$1 WIN / SHOW.
#6 Stay Thirsty (Castellano / Pletcher) will challenge with the highest last out speed number over a longer route, a three race progression, and three superb workouts. This guy loves the Saratoga course and should track the pace favorably.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.
#2 Dominus (J. Velazquez / Asmussen) will share front running duties and could hold off any challengers. He holds the second highest last out speed number, a spectacular nine race progression, and three robust, peaking workouts. He could wire the field.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#5 Will's Wildcat (Albarado / Baker) could surprise sharing the highest speed number over a dirt surface and putting in two solid, peaking workouts. He should also motor on the front end endeavoring to hold on for a piece of the purse pie.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Alternation / #6 Stay Thirsty / #2 Dominus / #5 Will's Wildcat.
Friday's Results
Del Mar R7. Cougar II. Our first pick, Times Gone By, finished 4th. Our second pick, Dahoud [NZ], finished 2nd for show money of $3.20. Superfecta went 1-6-4-5.
Bankroll gets a shave to $8.50.
Saratoga Race 10 {Jim Dandy~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
Four triple crown nominees make their start in this race in addition to three vastly improving three year olds. It will be a very fine race. A very nice blend of running styles will make the race an exciting one to wager and watch.
#7 Alternation (Dominguez / Von Hemel) looks rested and strong with the fourth highest last out speed number, a six race progression (improvement in each of his six races), and four tremendous, peaking workouts. He should close well.
$1 WIN / SHOW.
#6 Stay Thirsty (Castellano / Pletcher) will challenge with the highest last out speed number over a longer route, a three race progression, and three superb workouts. This guy loves the Saratoga course and should track the pace favorably.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.
#2 Dominus (J. Velazquez / Asmussen) will share front running duties and could hold off any challengers. He holds the second highest last out speed number, a spectacular nine race progression, and three robust, peaking workouts. He could wire the field.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#5 Will's Wildcat (Albarado / Baker) could surprise sharing the highest speed number over a dirt surface and putting in two solid, peaking workouts. He should also motor on the front end endeavoring to hold on for a piece of the purse pie.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Alternation / #6 Stay Thirsty / #2 Dominus / #5 Will's Wildcat.
Friday's Results
Del Mar R7. Cougar II. Our first pick, Times Gone By, finished 4th. Our second pick, Dahoud [NZ], finished 2nd for show money of $3.20. Superfecta went 1-6-4-5.
Bankroll gets a shave to $8.50.
Friday, July 29, 2011
A Del Mar Friday
Another fantastic Friday where we look at a wonderful marathon at Del Mar.
Del Mar Race 7 {Cougar II~G3~1 1/2 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A dynamic group of eight will line up for this annual. It appears to have a nice balance of running styles. One has gone this distance and one has run a distance just shy of it. Both should be considered contenders.
#5 Times Gone By (Bejarano / Mitchell) looks to be sitting on a big race with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two athletic workouts. He is a lover of Del Mar and holds the second highest speed number over the surface.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Dahoud [NZ] is the only one who hax traveled this distance and appears ready to challenge. He has the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five solid workouts.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Intersts
#1 Bourbon Bay (Talamo /Drysdale) will strike from the pressing position with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three serious workouts. Could win this one.
#4 Setsuko (Espinoza / Mandella) will also be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. Another in contention for the victory.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Times Gone By / #6 Dahoud [NZ] / #1 Bourbon Bay / #4 Setsuko.
Thursday's Results
Saratoga R9. Our first pick, Kinda Spicy, won (1st) for win money of $2.25 and show money of $3.00. Our second pick, Hot Danger, was scratched. Because of a couple of scratches, no ten cent superfecta was offered.
Bankroll is on the rise to $9.40.
Del Mar Race 7 {Cougar II~G3~1 1/2 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A dynamic group of eight will line up for this annual. It appears to have a nice balance of running styles. One has gone this distance and one has run a distance just shy of it. Both should be considered contenders.
#5 Times Gone By (Bejarano / Mitchell) looks to be sitting on a big race with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two athletic workouts. He is a lover of Del Mar and holds the second highest speed number over the surface.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Dahoud [NZ] is the only one who hax traveled this distance and appears ready to challenge. He has the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five solid workouts.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Intersts
#1 Bourbon Bay (Talamo /Drysdale) will strike from the pressing position with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three serious workouts. Could win this one.
#4 Setsuko (Espinoza / Mandella) will also be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. Another in contention for the victory.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Times Gone By / #6 Dahoud [NZ] / #1 Bourbon Bay / #4 Setsuko.
Thursday's Results
Saratoga R9. Our first pick, Kinda Spicy, won (1st) for win money of $2.25 and show money of $3.00. Our second pick, Hot Danger, was scratched. Because of a couple of scratches, no ten cent superfecta was offered.
Bankroll is on the rise to $9.40.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Saratoga Time
For the start of our horse racing weekend we take a look at a nice allowance race at that very special place, Saratoga.
Saratoga Race 9 {1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A great group of eight will venture to the gate. This race has relative parity as each gal could pull off the victory. Only one has gone this distance, but that was eight months ago. There does not seem to be much speed at all. It should be noted that there is a nice differentiation in workout tabs.
#5 Kinda Spicy (J. Velazquez / Albertrani) appears ramped up to make a second good effort in her career. She holds the second highest last out speed number at a route, her only race, and has put in a superb four peaking workout tab. She could be forwardly placed.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#2 Hot Danger (Castro / Contessa) looks geared for a strong race with a couple of decent last speed numbers and three strong, peaking workouts. Another that will be forwardly placed and ready to get first jump in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#6 R Gypsy Gold (Castellano / Pletcher) will move up another 110 yards in distance from her last outing which she earned the highest speed number among this field. She has put in two steady workouts.
#7 Believe in A.P. (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) is the only gal that has raced at this distance, albeit approximately 240 months ago. She looks ready with four robust workouts. Clearly she will be a contender.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Kinda Spicy / #2 Hot Danger / #6 R Gypsy Gold / #7 Believe in A.P.
Last Sunday's (7/24) Results
Del Mar R8. San Clemente. Our first pick, Sarah's Secret, finished 6th. Our second pick, Up In Time [GB], won (1st) for show money of $6.40. Superfecta went 1-9-2-8.
Bankroll gets a rise to $6.90.
Saratoga Race 9 {1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A great group of eight will venture to the gate. This race has relative parity as each gal could pull off the victory. Only one has gone this distance, but that was eight months ago. There does not seem to be much speed at all. It should be noted that there is a nice differentiation in workout tabs.
#5 Kinda Spicy (J. Velazquez / Albertrani) appears ramped up to make a second good effort in her career. She holds the second highest last out speed number at a route, her only race, and has put in a superb four peaking workout tab. She could be forwardly placed.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#2 Hot Danger (Castro / Contessa) looks geared for a strong race with a couple of decent last speed numbers and three strong, peaking workouts. Another that will be forwardly placed and ready to get first jump in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#6 R Gypsy Gold (Castellano / Pletcher) will move up another 110 yards in distance from her last outing which she earned the highest speed number among this field. She has put in two steady workouts.
#7 Believe in A.P. (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) is the only gal that has raced at this distance, albeit approximately 240 months ago. She looks ready with four robust workouts. Clearly she will be a contender.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Kinda Spicy / #2 Hot Danger / #6 R Gypsy Gold / #7 Believe in A.P.
Last Sunday's (7/24) Results
Del Mar R8. San Clemente. Our first pick, Sarah's Secret, finished 6th. Our second pick, Up In Time [GB], won (1st) for show money of $6.40. Superfecta went 1-9-2-8.
Bankroll gets a rise to $6.90.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Sunday Turf at Del Mar
We close our horse racing weekend with look at a tremendous Turf race at beautiful Del Mar.
Del Mar Race 8 {San Clemente~G2~1 mile~Turf~3 year old Fillies~Stakes}
A stunning group of ten fillies will line up for this annual graded stakes race. There is not a lot of speed in the race, but should be at least three front running types that will share front end duties. None of these gals has ever raced at Del Mar. From that respect they are all on equal footing. This should be a smashing race to watch.
#5 Sarah's Secret (Flores / Walsh) will no doubt be the favorite in this race with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression (all wins), and three sensational workouts. All of these combine to give her quite an edge over this talented field.
$2 WIN.
#1 Up In Time [GB] (Bejarano / Callaghan) will challenge in a tracking position with the second highest last out speed number off a longer route, a three race progression, and four robust workouts. She should be ready to strike at the turn into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Rosehill Dew [IRE] (Blanc / McAnally) looks well spotted for this race with the highest speed number at the distance, a 100% in the money record over three races at the distance, and three hearty workouts. If there is a solid pace, she should close well.
#2 Celestial Kitten (Rosario / Cecil) holds the third highest speed number at the distance, is coming off a longer route, and has put in two energetic, peaking workouts. She could surprise with a good closing finish.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Sarah's Secret / #1 Up In Time [GB] / #8 Rosehill Dew [IRE] / #2 Celestial Kitten.
Saturday's Results
Saratoga R6. Our first pick, Tahoe Lake [BRZ], finished 2nd for show money of $3.10. Our second pick, Rubber Duck [GER], finished 7th. Our third pick, Pretty Boy Freud, finished 11th (last). OOPs, there was no superfecta offered for this race.
Bankroll falls to $4.60.
Del Mar Race 8 {San Clemente~G2~1 mile~Turf~3 year old Fillies~Stakes}
A stunning group of ten fillies will line up for this annual graded stakes race. There is not a lot of speed in the race, but should be at least three front running types that will share front end duties. None of these gals has ever raced at Del Mar. From that respect they are all on equal footing. This should be a smashing race to watch.
#5 Sarah's Secret (Flores / Walsh) will no doubt be the favorite in this race with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression (all wins), and three sensational workouts. All of these combine to give her quite an edge over this talented field.
$2 WIN.
#1 Up In Time [GB] (Bejarano / Callaghan) will challenge in a tracking position with the second highest last out speed number off a longer route, a three race progression, and four robust workouts. She should be ready to strike at the turn into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Rosehill Dew [IRE] (Blanc / McAnally) looks well spotted for this race with the highest speed number at the distance, a 100% in the money record over three races at the distance, and three hearty workouts. If there is a solid pace, she should close well.
#2 Celestial Kitten (Rosario / Cecil) holds the third highest speed number at the distance, is coming off a longer route, and has put in two energetic, peaking workouts. She could surprise with a good closing finish.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Sarah's Secret / #1 Up In Time [GB] / #8 Rosehill Dew [IRE] / #2 Celestial Kitten.
Saturday's Results
Saratoga R6. Our first pick, Tahoe Lake [BRZ], finished 2nd for show money of $3.10. Our second pick, Rubber Duck [GER], finished 7th. Our third pick, Pretty Boy Freud, finished 11th (last). OOPs, there was no superfecta offered for this race.
Bankroll falls to $4.60.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Saratoga Turf
A relaxing, though somewhat hot Saturday. We turn our attention to the sensational Saratoga Turf.
Saratoga Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good field of eleven will make their start in a very competitive allowance feature. The race appears evenly divided between forwardly placed types and late running types. Should be a dandy Saratoga Turf run.
#6 Tahoe Lake [BRZ] (J. Velazquez / McPeek) looks primed and ready to win this one. He has the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong workouts. This guy should be tracking the pace ready to scoot away to victory.
$1 WIN / SHOW.
#4 Rubber Duck [GER] (Castro / Mott) will be making his first North American start, but has had a nice career racing in Germany. He has improved his placing in each of his last three races and has put in four stellar workouts after a brief layoff. Cannot count him out.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.
#2 Pretty Boy Freud (Sanchez / O'Brien) looks ready to run with the highest speed number at the distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers, and one solid workout. He is the only one in the field that has raced over the Saratoga Turf and raced well.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#9 Clear Attempt (Lezcano / Mott) appears ramped-up enough to be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number and four superb, peaking workouts. He will be forwardly placed ready to roll in the stretch.
#3 Police Chatter (Solis / Serpe) looks ready to move up in distance with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts. Could be the speed that holds on for a piece.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Tahoe Lake [BRZ] / #4 Rubber Duck [GER] / #2 Pretty Boy Freud / #9 Clear Attempt, #3 Police Chatter.
Friday's Results
Saratoga R9. Schuylerville. Our first pick, Gypsy Robin, finished 4th. Our second pick, Georgie's Angel, won (1st) for show money of $2.20. Our third pick, Five Star Momma, was scratched. No Superfecta due to a number of scratches.
Bankroll slips to $7.50.
Saratoga Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good field of eleven will make their start in a very competitive allowance feature. The race appears evenly divided between forwardly placed types and late running types. Should be a dandy Saratoga Turf run.
#6 Tahoe Lake [BRZ] (J. Velazquez / McPeek) looks primed and ready to win this one. He has the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong workouts. This guy should be tracking the pace ready to scoot away to victory.
$1 WIN / SHOW.
#4 Rubber Duck [GER] (Castro / Mott) will be making his first North American start, but has had a nice career racing in Germany. He has improved his placing in each of his last three races and has put in four stellar workouts after a brief layoff. Cannot count him out.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.
#2 Pretty Boy Freud (Sanchez / O'Brien) looks ready to run with the highest speed number at the distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers, and one solid workout. He is the only one in the field that has raced over the Saratoga Turf and raced well.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#9 Clear Attempt (Lezcano / Mott) appears ramped-up enough to be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number and four superb, peaking workouts. He will be forwardly placed ready to roll in the stretch.
#3 Police Chatter (Solis / Serpe) looks ready to move up in distance with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts. Could be the speed that holds on for a piece.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Tahoe Lake [BRZ] / #4 Rubber Duck [GER] / #2 Pretty Boy Freud / #9 Clear Attempt, #3 Police Chatter.
Friday's Results
Saratoga R9. Schuylerville. Our first pick, Gypsy Robin, finished 4th. Our second pick, Georgie's Angel, won (1st) for show money of $2.20. Our third pick, Five Star Momma, was scratched. No Superfecta due to a number of scratches.
Bankroll slips to $7.50.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Saratoga Two Year Olds
A beautiful day for the start of the Saratoga meet. Today we look at two year old fillies.
Saratoga Race 9 {Schuylerville Stakes~G3~6 furlongs~2 year old~fillies}
A talented field of eight juveniles will make the start. The race appears evenly distributed between the speedsters, pressers, trackers, and closers. Could their be a superstar in the making?
#6 Gypsy Rose (Sanchez / Ward) is coming to the Spa after racing in England. She ran a decent race their after winning her maiden at Keeneland at first asking. She has put in three solid works. She will show speed and could wire this field.
$2 SHOW.
#9 Georgie's Angel (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) has the highest last out speed number in her only race which she won. She has put in two robust, peaking workouts. This speedy gal could share front end duties and turn on the afterburners upon entering the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
#2 Five Star Momma (Solis / Dickey) should mount a nice pressing attack. She has the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one strong workout.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#1 Force de la Nature (Leparoux / Kenneally) looks ready to add another furlong after winning her maiden start. She holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in three great workouts. She could surprise this field with her closing capability.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Gypsy Robin / #9 Georgie's Angel / #2 Five Star Momma / #1 Force de la Nature.
Friday's Results
Del Mar R6. Our first pick, Reddy Go Jaylo, finished 4th. Our second pick, Butterfly Beach, won (1st) for show money of $3.00. Our third pick, Laura Beasley, finished 5th. Superfecta went 10-2-6-1.
Bankroll slips to $9.40.
Saratoga Race 9 {Schuylerville Stakes~G3~6 furlongs~2 year old~fillies}
A talented field of eight juveniles will make the start. The race appears evenly distributed between the speedsters, pressers, trackers, and closers. Could their be a superstar in the making?
#6 Gypsy Rose (Sanchez / Ward) is coming to the Spa after racing in England. She ran a decent race their after winning her maiden at Keeneland at first asking. She has put in three solid works. She will show speed and could wire this field.
$2 SHOW.
#9 Georgie's Angel (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) has the highest last out speed number in her only race which she won. She has put in two robust, peaking workouts. This speedy gal could share front end duties and turn on the afterburners upon entering the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
#2 Five Star Momma (Solis / Dickey) should mount a nice pressing attack. She has the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one strong workout.
$2 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#1 Force de la Nature (Leparoux / Kenneally) looks ready to add another furlong after winning her maiden start. She holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in three great workouts. She could surprise this field with her closing capability.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Gypsy Robin / #9 Georgie's Angel / #2 Five Star Momma / #1 Force de la Nature.
Friday's Results
Del Mar R6. Our first pick, Reddy Go Jaylo, finished 4th. Our second pick, Butterfly Beach, won (1st) for show money of $3.00. Our third pick, Laura Beasley, finished 5th. Superfecta went 10-2-6-1.
Bankroll slips to $9.40.
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