Ahh, the beauty of the internet. From a West coast nibble, we surf to the East coast to try our handicapping hand. On this Friday we look at a highly competitive feature at the "Big A".
Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A very closely matched group of eight will step onto the course for this race. All of these gals can pop a good one and take the victory. There will be speed, pressers and trackers looking to cover the course well.
#4 EZ Passer (Alvarado / Englehart) might have a slight edge with the highest speed number at the distance. She holds the second highest last out speed number and one stout workout. This gal will battle on the front end with a marvelous 88% in the money record over nine races at this distance.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#3 Island School (I. Ortiz / McGaughey) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb peaking workouts. She should track the pace ready to move fluidly through the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#7 Sage d'Oro (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) should contend despite a long layoff. She last posted the highest last out speed number, was working on a five race progression, and has put in three strong workouts. Watch her to be forwardly placed.
$1 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#5 Ode to Sami (Castellano / Contessa) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two excellent workouts. If the pace heats up on the front end she could use her tracking capabilities to good effect.
10 CENT Superfecta
#4 EZ Passer / #3 Island School / #7 Sage d'Oro / #5 Ode to Sami.
Thursday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R2. Allowance Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Quaintly, won (1st) for show money of $3.00. Our second pick, Glowing Spirit [BRZ], finished 3rd for show money of $4.40.
Superfecta went 3-1-4-5.
Bankroll plows ahead to $15.16.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Thursday Turfday at Hollywood Park
Opening up our horse racing weekend we take a look at a nice little Turf race at Hollywood Park.
Betfair Hollywood Park Race 2 {1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance Optional Claiming}
A small field of six will go to the grass. The majority in this race appear to be closing types which leaves the race for the forwardly placed to do well.
#3 Quaintly (Leparoux / Biancone) looks tough with the second highest last out speed number and a peaking workout. She holds the highest speed number at the distance and has the ability to stay close to the pace.
$2 SHOW.
#4 Glowing Spirit [BRZ] (Maldonado / Avila) will challenge with her front running duties. She holds the highest last out speed number and has put in two endurance building workouts. This Brazilian bred could wire the field.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#2 Salez [IRE] (Quinonez / Callaghan) will be a contender coming off a year plus layoff. She ran well in Europe and will now be making her first North American start with four quality workouts under her belt.
#6 Remarkable Moon (Gomez / Gallagher) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. She should be closing in the stretch.
10 CENT Superfecta
#3 Quaintly, #4 Glowing Spirit [BRZ] / #3, #4 / #2 Salez [IRE], #6 Remarkable Moon / #2, #6.
Last Superfecta Sunday (11/25) Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R5. Matriarch--G1. We captured only two of the four 10 CENT Superfecta box runners. Superfecta went 4-1-7-8. Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Future Generation [IRE], finished 4th.
Bankroll tumbles to $2.16. We will supplement with $10.00 for this horse racing weekend's fun.
Betfair Hollywood Park Race 2 {1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance Optional Claiming}
A small field of six will go to the grass. The majority in this race appear to be closing types which leaves the race for the forwardly placed to do well.
#3 Quaintly (Leparoux / Biancone) looks tough with the second highest last out speed number and a peaking workout. She holds the highest speed number at the distance and has the ability to stay close to the pace.
$2 SHOW.
#4 Glowing Spirit [BRZ] (Maldonado / Avila) will challenge with her front running duties. She holds the highest last out speed number and has put in two endurance building workouts. This Brazilian bred could wire the field.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#2 Salez [IRE] (Quinonez / Callaghan) will be a contender coming off a year plus layoff. She ran well in Europe and will now be making her first North American start with four quality workouts under her belt.
#6 Remarkable Moon (Gomez / Gallagher) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. She should be closing in the stretch.
10 CENT Superfecta
#3 Quaintly, #4 Glowing Spirit [BRZ] / #3, #4 / #2 Salez [IRE], #6 Remarkable Moon / #2, #6.
Last Superfecta Sunday (11/25) Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R5. Matriarch--G1. We captured only two of the four 10 CENT Superfecta box runners. Superfecta went 4-1-7-8. Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Future Generation [IRE], finished 4th.
Bankroll tumbles to $2.16. We will supplement with $10.00 for this horse racing weekend's fun.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Superfecta Sunday in Tinsel Town
Concluding our abbreviated horse racing weekend with a terrific Turf mile at Hollywood Park, we will try to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.
Betfair Hollywood Park Race 5 {Matriarch~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A super high quality field of eight will prance onto the grass in this annual race. It comes up equally divided between the forwardly placed and those coming from off the pace. All but two in here have had a short freshening before heading back to competition. It will be an exciting race.
#2 Emulous [GB] (Smullen / Weld) could go off as the favorite with a superb last out race in Ireland. She is sporting a two race progression and has put in one quality workout. This is her distance as she is 85% in the money in the Turf mile. Clearly the one to beat.
#5 Dayatthespa (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four robust peaking workouts. She should be forwarly placed ready to strike at the top of the stretch.
#8 Future Generation [IRE] (Dominguez / Clement) should be in contention with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one efficient workout. She should stay close ready to pounce. She has three wins at six starts at this distance. This Irish bred is our bronze horseshoe selection for this Superfecta Sunday.
$2 SHOW.
#1 Tiz Flirtatious (Bejarano / M. Jones) should be a contender with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts. She is 100% in the money in her five race career. Look for her to stride from off the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#2 Emulous [GB] + #5 Dayatthespa + #8 Future Generation [IRE] + #1 Tiz Flirtatious.
Stakes Saturday Results
Calder Racecourse R9. W.L. McKnight--G2. Our first pick, Ioya Bigtime, finished 4th. Our second pick, Forte Dei Marmi [GB], finished 8th (last). Our third pick, Prince Will I Am, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-3-10-1.
Bankroll gets washed out falling to $1.56. We will supplement with a fin for todays race.
Betfair Hollywood Park Race 5 {Matriarch~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A super high quality field of eight will prance onto the grass in this annual race. It comes up equally divided between the forwardly placed and those coming from off the pace. All but two in here have had a short freshening before heading back to competition. It will be an exciting race.
#2 Emulous [GB] (Smullen / Weld) could go off as the favorite with a superb last out race in Ireland. She is sporting a two race progression and has put in one quality workout. This is her distance as she is 85% in the money in the Turf mile. Clearly the one to beat.
#5 Dayatthespa (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four robust peaking workouts. She should be forwarly placed ready to strike at the top of the stretch.
#8 Future Generation [IRE] (Dominguez / Clement) should be in contention with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one efficient workout. She should stay close ready to pounce. She has three wins at six starts at this distance. This Irish bred is our bronze horseshoe selection for this Superfecta Sunday.
$2 SHOW.
#1 Tiz Flirtatious (Bejarano / M. Jones) should be a contender with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts. She is 100% in the money in her five race career. Look for her to stride from off the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#2 Emulous [GB] + #5 Dayatthespa + #8 Future Generation [IRE] + #1 Tiz Flirtatious.
Stakes Saturday Results
Calder Racecourse R9. W.L. McKnight--G2. Our first pick, Ioya Bigtime, finished 4th. Our second pick, Forte Dei Marmi [GB], finished 8th (last). Our third pick, Prince Will I Am, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-3-10-1.
Bankroll gets washed out falling to $1.56. We will supplement with a fin for todays race.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Calder Turf, Warm and Wonderful
We are back on an exciting Stakes Saturday looking at a classic Turf race at venerable Calder Race Course.
Calder Racecourse Race 9 {W.L. McKnight~G2~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A beautiful day in the Miami area will shine down on the horses. This race comes up as a competitive one with a field of ten to start on the grass. Very little speed may give the front runners an edge. Most of the field will be tracking and closing in this one. Could be an opportunity for all these talented horses.
#1 Ioya Bigtime (J. Sanchez / Block) may have the edge as the only speedster in the race. This guy could control the pace on the front. He holds the fourth highest speed number, a two race progression, and three superb workouts. He could out dash the favorite.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#5 Forte Dei Marmi [GB] (G. Saez / Attfield) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at the distance, and two robust workouts. He will be coming late, hoping for a decent pace.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#9 Prince Will I Am (Jara / Nihei) should be a contender with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. He should be tracking the pace and launch into the stretch rapidly.
$1 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#8 Center Divider (L. Saez / Walsh) has run up against some mighty competition at this distance and has yet to find himself in the money. This race presents an honest opportunity for him to get some cha ching. He has a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three robust workouts. He will press the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta
#1 Ioya Bigtime, #5 Forte Dei Marmi [GB] / #1, #5 / #9 Prince Will I Am, #8 Center Divider / #9, #8.
Last Stakes Saturday (11/17) Results
Delta Downs R7. Delta Downs Jackpot--G3. Our first pick, Bern Identity, finished 2nd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, Goldencents, won (1st) for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 9-1-4-5.
Bankroll gets a small rise to $7.96.
Calder Racecourse Race 9 {W.L. McKnight~G2~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A beautiful day in the Miami area will shine down on the horses. This race comes up as a competitive one with a field of ten to start on the grass. Very little speed may give the front runners an edge. Most of the field will be tracking and closing in this one. Could be an opportunity for all these talented horses.
#1 Ioya Bigtime (J. Sanchez / Block) may have the edge as the only speedster in the race. This guy could control the pace on the front. He holds the fourth highest speed number, a two race progression, and three superb workouts. He could out dash the favorite.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#5 Forte Dei Marmi [GB] (G. Saez / Attfield) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at the distance, and two robust workouts. He will be coming late, hoping for a decent pace.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#9 Prince Will I Am (Jara / Nihei) should be a contender with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. He should be tracking the pace and launch into the stretch rapidly.
$1 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#8 Center Divider (L. Saez / Walsh) has run up against some mighty competition at this distance and has yet to find himself in the money. This race presents an honest opportunity for him to get some cha ching. He has a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three robust workouts. He will press the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta
#1 Ioya Bigtime, #5 Forte Dei Marmi [GB] / #1, #5 / #9 Prince Will I Am, #8 Center Divider / #9, #8.
Last Stakes Saturday (11/17) Results
Delta Downs R7. Delta Downs Jackpot--G3. Our first pick, Bern Identity, finished 2nd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, Goldencents, won (1st) for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 9-1-4-5.
Bankroll gets a small rise to $7.96.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving Week
We will be taking a brief respite from the wonderful and challenging world of horse racing this week, beginning today.
We will be back in action for Stakes Saturday on November 24th, 2012.
Until then have a great week. Enjoy time with family and friends this Thanksgiving.
Yours in Handicapping,
Turfmeister Maz
We will be back in action for Stakes Saturday on November 24th, 2012.
Until then have a great week. Enjoy time with family and friends this Thanksgiving.
Yours in Handicapping,
Turfmeister Maz
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Searching for a Jackpot
The first big money stakes race where Kentucky Derby 139 hopefuls gather will be down in good old Louisiana. A fitting venue for Stakes Saturday.
Delta Downs Race 7 {Delta Downs Jackpot~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
An exciting field of nine will make their way over the bullring style track. This three turn mile and sixteenth race will challenge both equine athlete and jockey alike. There is a good deal of speed mixed with the forwardly placed followed by the trackers/closers. it should be a very competitive race with any of these with the chance to notch a win.
#1 Bern Identity (Lopez / Breen) could go off as the favorite having already got a win over the track. He holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one bullet workout. He has the tactical speed to stay close and then launch himself into the straight.
$2 SHOW.
#9 Goldencents (Krigger / O'Neill) should share front running duties if he can get a clean break from the outside post. He holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in two strong workouts. He should be in prime shape making his third career start.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#3 Central Banker (Mena / Stall) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a sprint, a four race progression, and two sturdy workouts. He will be stretching out for this one and should be staying close to the leaders. His strike into the stretch should be a good one.
#6 Itsmyluckyday (Serpa / Plesa) should also be a contender with a win at this distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three endurance producing workouts. This guy should be able to track comfortably and see how the race develops.
10 CENT Superfecta
#1 Bern Indentity / #9 Goldencents / #3 Central Banker / #6 Itsmyluckyday.
Friday's Results
Aqueuct R7. Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Scampering, won (1st) for win money of $1.60. Due to a couple of scratches there was no SHOW wagering. Our second pick, Inimitable Romanee, was scratched. Our third pick, Holiday's Jewel, finished 4th (last).
NO 10 CENT Superfecta was offered for this race.
Bankroll gains a few cents to close at $6.06.
Delta Downs Race 7 {Delta Downs Jackpot~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
An exciting field of nine will make their way over the bullring style track. This three turn mile and sixteenth race will challenge both equine athlete and jockey alike. There is a good deal of speed mixed with the forwardly placed followed by the trackers/closers. it should be a very competitive race with any of these with the chance to notch a win.
#1 Bern Identity (Lopez / Breen) could go off as the favorite having already got a win over the track. He holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one bullet workout. He has the tactical speed to stay close and then launch himself into the straight.
$2 SHOW.
#9 Goldencents (Krigger / O'Neill) should share front running duties if he can get a clean break from the outside post. He holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in two strong workouts. He should be in prime shape making his third career start.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#3 Central Banker (Mena / Stall) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a sprint, a four race progression, and two sturdy workouts. He will be stretching out for this one and should be staying close to the leaders. His strike into the stretch should be a good one.
#6 Itsmyluckyday (Serpa / Plesa) should also be a contender with a win at this distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three endurance producing workouts. This guy should be able to track comfortably and see how the race develops.
10 CENT Superfecta
#1 Bern Indentity / #9 Goldencents / #3 Central Banker / #6 Itsmyluckyday.
Friday's Results
Aqueuct R7. Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Scampering, won (1st) for win money of $1.60. Due to a couple of scratches there was no SHOW wagering. Our second pick, Inimitable Romanee, was scratched. Our third pick, Holiday's Jewel, finished 4th (last).
NO 10 CENT Superfecta was offered for this race.
Bankroll gains a few cents to close at $6.06.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Friday Racing at Aqueduct
On this Friday we take a look at a nice little race at the Big "A".
Aqueduct Race 7 {1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A small field of six will take to the dirt in this event. It could be considered a half-n-half field of speedsters and trackers. This race should come up as very competitive with any of these gals grabbing the win.
#3 Scampering (J. Velazquez / Mcgaughey) looks well prepped for this race with the second highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. She could sit right off the pace and explode in the stretch.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#1 Inimitable Romanee (Prado / Motion) will challenge with a decent last out speed number and two robust workouts. She has been a Turfer and will be taking to the dirt for the first time. She holds the highest speed number at the distance, albeit over the green.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#2 Holiday's Jewel (Lezcano / Martin) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one satisfying workout. She has the tactical speed to stay close and strike in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.
10 CENT Superfecta
Due to the small field, there is no 10 CENT Superfecta offered for this race.
Thursday's Results
Churchill Downs R9. Allowance. Our first pick, Dreams Cut Short, finished 5th. Our second pick, Iron King, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 6-8-3-2.
Bankroll gets hosed down to $5.46.
Aqueduct Race 7 {1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A small field of six will take to the dirt in this event. It could be considered a half-n-half field of speedsters and trackers. This race should come up as very competitive with any of these gals grabbing the win.
#3 Scampering (J. Velazquez / Mcgaughey) looks well prepped for this race with the second highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. She could sit right off the pace and explode in the stretch.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#1 Inimitable Romanee (Prado / Motion) will challenge with a decent last out speed number and two robust workouts. She has been a Turfer and will be taking to the dirt for the first time. She holds the highest speed number at the distance, albeit over the green.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#2 Holiday's Jewel (Lezcano / Martin) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one satisfying workout. She has the tactical speed to stay close and strike in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.
10 CENT Superfecta
Due to the small field, there is no 10 CENT Superfecta offered for this race.
Thursday's Results
Churchill Downs R9. Allowance. Our first pick, Dreams Cut Short, finished 5th. Our second pick, Iron King, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 6-8-3-2.
Bankroll gets hosed down to $5.46.
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