Superfecta Sunday on Santa Anita Turf

 No better way to play on Sunday than to wager and watch Santa Anita Turf races.

Santa Anita Race 9 {Robert J. Frankel Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A splendid field of eight will hit the grass in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is enough speed among these ladies to keep the pace moving swiftly over the green. Speed numbers are super close making it any of these gals race. Half the field has not yet raced over the Santa Anita course. Our task is to whip together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be an amazing race.

#10 Mucho Unusual (J. Velazquez / Yakteen) could go off as the favorite with the highest speed number at the distance and four superb workouts. This gal loves the Santa Anita course and should be tracking the field. A daughter of Mucho Macho Man, she is 70% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#4 Miss Teheran [IRE] (Rosario / C. Brown) should challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. She is another in the group of trackers that will be chasing the pace. This lady comes in from the East coast. A daughter of Teoflio [IRE], she is 66% in the money from six career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Rideforthecause (Rispoli / McCarthy) will contend with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. Again, another tracker in the mix. She comes in from Woodbine. A daughter of Candy Ride [ARG], she holds the second highest speed number at this distance.

#9 Zee Drop (Prat / D'Amato) should also be in the hunt for victory with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This gal should run closer to the pace than this group of trackers and get first run heading into the stretch. A daughter of Lemon Drop Kid, she is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Mucho Unusual  +  #4 Miss Teheran [IRE]  +  #1 Rideforthecause  +  #9 Zee Drop

Stakes Saturday Results

Fair Grounds R9.  Woodchopper Stakes.  Our first pick, Pixelate, won (1st) for win money of $2.70, place money of $3.60, and show money of $4.50.  Our second pick, Dynadrive, finished 3rd for show money of $7.80.  Our third pick, Bodecream, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our fourth pick, Spanish Kingdom, finished 4th.

We hit our Exacta Wheel for $10.90. We just missed the 10 CENT Superfecta which went 5-2-6-4.

Bankroll gets a lift to $40.42.

A Stakes Saturday at the Fair Grounds

 A great after Christmas day of racing from coast to coast and we look in on the racing at Fair Grounds down in New Orleans.

Fair Grounds Race 9 { Woodchopper Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will go to the gate in this contest. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This should be a very good race with a near full field going on good Turf. Speed numbers are very close, especially at the distance. There are a number of forwardly placed types willing to push a fast pace. Three are going from dirt to turf for the first time making the race even more intriguing. 

#5 Pixelate (Suarez / Stidham) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and three sound workouts. This colt has hit the board in all five of his races at this distance. He loves the surface and the Fair Grounds course. A son of City Zip, he is 84% in the money from thirteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Dynadrive (S. Bridgmohan / Maker) should take another step forward as he continues to improve in each of his last three races. This guy won in a longer route last out and has put in three dynamite workouts. Expect him to be in a tracking position. A son of Temple City, he is 81% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

# 2 Bodecream (Graham / Maker) should challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two solid workouts. This gelding is another tracker thrown into the mix. He does love the surface and the Fair Grounds course. A son of Bodemeister, he is 63% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#4 Spanish Kingdom (B. Hernandez / Sharp) should contend with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. This gelding should be forwardly placed ready to get first jump heading into the stretch. A son of Animal Kingdom, among this group, he holds the third highest speed number over the Fair Grounds course.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#5 Pixelate  //  #6 Dynadrive,  #2 Bodecream,  #4 Spanish Kingdom.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.80)

#5 Pixelate  /  #6 Dynadrive  /  #2 Bodecream,  #4 Spanish Kingdom  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (12/20) Results

Fair Grounds R10.  Claiming. We only captured one of the four wagering interests required in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play. Superfecta went 10-4-3-5.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Inspector Eddie, finished 10th.

Bankroll takes another hit dropping to $9.52. We will supplement with some Christmas dough ( a Hamilton and a Lincoln) for today's race.

Superfecta Sunday in NOLA

 Off we go, virtually, on our Superfecta Sunday to that great track down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Race 10 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~LA~Claiming}

A solid field of eleven Louisiana breds will go to the gate in this lucky last race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

All of the entrants have raced over the Fair Grounds track. There is enough speed to maintain a speedy pace. Speed numbers are very close making it any one of these horses race to win. All are Louisiana bred geldings. Our task is to loop together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fantastic race to cap off a great weekend of racing in the "Big Easy".

#9 Inspector Eddie (S. Bridgmohan / Johnston) might have an edge as he takes up a position close to the pace. This guy has the third highest speed number at the distance and has put in a stout workout. He loves the distance and the Fair Grounds track. A son of Mineshaft, he is 68% in the money from sixteen career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#8 Spring Value (Gilligan / S. Wilson) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two peaky workouts. This guy should close strongly with the right pace set-up. He does hold the highest (tie) speed number at the distance. A son of Interactif, he has six victories from thirty career starts.

#14 Philly (C. Hernandez / Bourgeois) will contend and could go off as the favorite. He holds the highest (tie) last out speed number at a slightly longer distance and one suitable workout. This guy does class-up nicely with this group as he should be forwardly placed among the pace setting crew. A son of Star Guitar, he is 51% in the money from thirty-three career starts.

#4 Freed Indeed (Marquez / Deville) should be in the mix with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two peaking workouts. This guy is another that could be part of the pace scenario. A son of Midshipman, he does have the fourth highest average earnings per race of this bunch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Inspector Eddie  +  #8 Spring Value  +  #14 Philly  +  #4 Freed Indeed.

Last Stakes Saturday (12/12) Results

Gulfstream Park R10.  Ft. Lauderdale. Our first pick, Halladay, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Factor This, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Delaware [GB], finished 10th (last). Our fourth pick, Doswell, took 2nd for show money of $4.90.

We failed miserably on our Exacta Wheel effort and 10 CENT Superfecta ticket. Superfecta went 6-3-4-8.

Bankroll shrinks dramatically to $12.92.

Stakes Saturday in South Florida

 Off we go (virtually of course) to fabulous South Florida to wager and watch on an exciting graded stakes Turf race.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Ft. Lauderdale~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A solid field of ten will venture onto the green in this annual graded stakes race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is plenty of speedsters and forwardly placed types to maintain a heated pace. Speed numbers are fairly close with a number in here hitting the triple digit ranks. All appear to be well prepped and well rested to step into Gulfstream's championship season. It should be a stellar race.

#10 Halladay (L. Saez / Pletcher) could have the edge over this group with the second highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This guy is undefeated over the Gulfstream course in three races. Look for him to be part of the speedy crew upfront. A son of War Front, he is 80% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Factor This (J. Ortiz / B. Cox) will challenge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed numbers and two strong workouts. He holds the highest speed number of the field at this distance. Look for him to be forwardly placed in the thick of the battle. A millionaire son of The Factor, he is 60% in the money from thirty-three career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Delaware [GB] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) should contend sharing the fourth highest last out speed number and throwing down a couple of bullet workouts. He should benefit from a hot pace with his tracking running style. A son of Frankel [GB], he is 60% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Doswell (Alvarado / Tagg) comes in fastening together two consecutive wins and four exceptional Turf workouts. This lad should be forwardly places looking to strike. He is one of four who are coming down in distance for this race. A son of Giant's Causeway, he 85% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#10 Halladay  //  #9 Factor This,  #2 Delaware [GB],  #3 Doswell,  #1 Somelikeithotbrown.

10 CENT Superfecta ($2.10)

#10 Halladay  /  #9 Factor This  /  #2 Delaware [GB],  #3 Doswell,  #1 Somelikeithotbrown  /  ALL.

Last Stakes Saturday (12/5) Results

Fair Grounds R9.  Pan Zareta Stakes.  Our first pick, Play On, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Into Mystic, finished 2nd for place money of $1.90 and show money of $3.20.  Our third pick, A Bit of Both, finished 5th.  Our fourth pick, Sterling Miss, finished 9th.

We failed in our Exacta Wheel effort. Superfecta went 2-11-1-4.

Bankroll gets flogged and drops to $11.12. We will supplement with a Hamilton and a Lincoln for today's race.

Stakes Saturday Down in NOLA

 On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at a fine Turf sprint stakes down in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Fair Grounds Race 9 {Pan Zareta Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A nice field of twelve ladies will race on the green in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Only half the field has raced over the Fair Grounds Race Course. There is a plethora of speed as one would expect in these Turf sprints down in NOLA. Speed numbers are very close making it quite a competitive race. Most of these ladies will be firing fresh with a couple of them coming off extended layoffs. It should be a very exciting race.

#4 Play On (S. Bridgmohan / B. Cox) is coming off an extended layoff with the highest (tie) last out speed number and three stellar workouts. This gal loves the surface, distance, and Fair Grounds course. She should be forwardly placed among the speedsters. A daughter of Country Day, she is 63% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#11 Into Mystic (Santana / B. Walsh) is likely to go off as the favorite sharing the highest last out speed number and putting in a sound workout. She should position just off the pack of pace leaders ready to strike. This will be her first outing over the Fair Grounds course. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 66% in the money from fifteen career starts. 

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#10 A Bit of Both (Geroux / Maker) will challenge with the fourth highest speed number at the distance all the while hitting the board all five times having run this distance. She comes in off two wins in a row. Expect her to be part of the speedster crew up front. A daughter of Paynter, she is 80% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#13 Sterling Miss (Gilligan / S. Wilson) draws into the race off an extended layoff. This gal has the fourth highest speed number over the surface. She comes in with three hearty workouts. Expect her to be closing fiercely into a sizzling pace. A daughter of Mutadda, she is 66% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Play On  //  #11 Into Mystic,  #10 A Bit of Both,  #13 Sterling Miss.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.80)

#4 Play On  /  #11 Into Mystic  /  #10 A Bit of Both,  #13 Sterling Miss  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/29) Results

Aqueduct R8.  Fall Highweight Handicap--G3.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort catching three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 5-6-4-7. Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Stan the Man, finished 2nd for show money of $1.35.

Bankroll gets nipped and dips to $22.82.

A New Yorkish Superfecta Sunday

 We take in a nice graded stakes sprint on this Superfecta Sunday.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Fall Highweight Handicap~G3~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A short field of seven will enter the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

A good field of sprinters will line up and dash to the wire. Beyer speed figs are fairly close for this bunch. Speed appears to be to the outside and comprises nearly half the field. All are largely successful in their racing career. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a great race, one of many on the Aqueduct card.

#6 Stan the Man (Cancel / Terranova) might have a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. This lad has the tactical speed to see what kind of pace develops and go with it. A son of Broken Vow, he is 68% in the money from twenty-five career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#5 Share the Ride (J. Ortiz / Arriaga) might go off as the prohibitive favorite with the highest last out speed number as well as the highest speed number at this distance. He is another with tactical speed. A son of Fed Biz, he is 73% in the money from nineteen career starts.

#2 Drafted (D. Davis / Duggan) comes in off an extended layoff after having been competing in the Middle-East for much of his career. He has prepped with four superb workouts over the last thirty days. He should track and close into a speedy pace. A son of Field Commission, he is 50% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#7 Tribecca (Carmouche / C. Englehart) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. He should show speed and set the pace. A son of Bustin Stones, he is 58% in the money from thirty-nine career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Stan the Man  +  #5 Share the Ride  +  #2 Drafted  +  #7 Tribecca.

Stakes Saturday Results

Churchill Downs R11.  Kentucky Jockey Club--G2.  Our first pick, Keepmeinmind,  won (1st) for win money of $6.00 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Swill, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Oncoming Train, finished 7th.

We were successful in our Exacta Wheel effort by having the winner and our fourth pick Smiley Sobotka, earning $11.00.  Superfecta went 4-1A-3-2.

Bankroll realizes a little uptick to settle at $24.87.

Graded Stakes Action in Kentucky

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in an excellent graded stakes race in Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Kentucky Jockey Club~G2~1 1/16 mile~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A nice field of nine youngsters will go this route as they look to hit the Kentucky Derby trail next year.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed among this group to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are especially close making it super competitive. All but two have gone this distance. It should be a very exciting race.

#4 Keepmeinmind (Cohen / Diodoro) looks well intentioned as the morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. This lad should take up a tracking position and close efficiently. A son of Laoban, is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Swill (Geroux / B. Cox) will be stretching out to this distance and certainly be part of the pace scenario. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. He has already posted a victory over the Churchill track. A son of Munnings, he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Oncoming Train (Bejarano / DiVito) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three stout workouts. He should be in a tracking position as they run around the track. A son of Mineshaft, he is also 100% in the money from two career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Sittin On Go (Lanerie / Romans) / #1A Smiley Sobotka (Leparoux / Romans) are coupled entries that can be expected to contend. Both have solid last out speed numbers and strong workouts. Both are sons of Brody's Cause.  "Sittin" has a win record of 66% from three careers starts and "Smiley" has a 100% in the money record from two starts.

#3 Arabian Prince (Gaffalione / D. Stewart) should be in the mix with improving speed figures over his two career races. This guy is coming in fresh and ready with three sound workouts. Expect him to close gallantly into a swift pace. A son of Mshawish, he has one of his two career races.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#4 Keepmeinmind //  #2 Swill,  #6 Oncoming Train,  #1 Sittin On Go / #1A Smiley Sobotka,  #3 Arabian Prince.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.20)

#4 Keepmeinmind  /  #2 Swill  /  #6 Oncoming Train,  #1 Sittin On Go, #1A Smiley Sobotka, #3 Arabian Prince  /  ALL.

Last Stakes Saturday (11/21) Results

Churchill Downs R9.  Chilukki Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, Gold Standard, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Whoa Nellie, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.  Our third pick, Unique Factor, finished off the board.

We flubbed our Exacta Wheel Effort.

Bankroll gets rolled and drops to $6.97. We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's race.