Stakes Saturday in Glorious Kentucky

 The Kentucky Derby trail begins with a fantastic race under the Twin Spires on this Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {Iroquois Stakes~G3~1 mile~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of ten youngsters will go to the post in the first Kentucky Derby points race on the schedule.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only four have raced over the Churchill track. All but two will be stretching out to the distance. One of the entrants will be trying the dirt surface for the first time. It should be a fantastic race on a day of great Stakes race across the country.

#7 Comport (Gaffalione / Kenneally) is the morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and four robust workouts. He should run close to the pace and strike in the stretch. This guy will be stretching out with a nice three race speed fig progression. A son of Collected, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Maximus Prime (L. Saez / Mitchell) should track the pace. He had a decent last out speed number and three good workouts. This lad has competed at this distance. He holds the highest speed number over the Churchill oval. A son of Maximus Mischief, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Nothing Personal (J. Rodriguez / Compton) is coming in from Colonial to make his second career start. Look for him to be part of the tracker pack. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. A son of Violence, he holds a 100% win rate from that one start.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Vost (Geroux / Walden) is another making his second career start. He will stretch out with two power workouts. Expect him to close mightily entering into the stretch run. He last raced at Ellis Park. A son of Instagrand, he also holds a 100% win rate from one start.

#5 Spice Runner (J. Ortiz / Asmussen) also comes in from Ellis Park with the second highest alst out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. This lad should be forwardly placed battling on the lead. He does have a win over the Churchill track. A son of Gun Runner, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

#6 Shake and Rattle (Graham / Desormeaux) has the most experience over the Churchill track with three races over it. Look for him to track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch. On a stretch-out he comes in from Kentucky Downs. A son of Rock Your World, he is 40% in the money from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Comport  ///  #10 Maximum Prime,  #1 Nothing Personal,  #8 Vost,  #5 Spice Runner,  #6 Shake and Rattle.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #1,  #8,  #5,  #6  ///  #7 Comport.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

 

Superfecta Sunday at Kentucky Downs

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on a great Stakes race as the Kentucky Downs meet closes out.

Kentucky Downs Race 9 {Juvenile Mile Stakes~1 mile~TURF~2 year-old~Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will hit the adulating KD course.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speedy and forwardly placed types to produce a decent pace. Only two have raced over the Kentucky Downs course and both during this short meet. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be competitive as these youngsters tackle this rolling course. It should be a great race on a fantastic Superfecta Sunday of racing.

#7 Street Beast (Machado / Colebrook) is the overwhelming favorite as he wheels back from a win over this course just a week ago. He holds the highest last out speed number and one superb workout. Look for him to be forwardly placed close to the pace. A son of Street Sense, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Awesome Connection (J. Ortiz / C. Davis) comes down from Woodbine with the second highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. He will be making his third start in the form cycle. He could show speed. This guy will be one of five stretching out to the distance. A son of Connect, he is also 100% in the money from two starts.

#5 Baytown Dreamer (Curtis / McEntee) is another coming down from Woodbine. He won his only start at this distance. Coming in with the third highest last out speed number at the distance and two aggressive workouts he should take another step forward. A son of Mendelssohn, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

#10 Thunder Zeus (K. Asmussen / Biancone) will be making his second start switching from sythetic to Turf. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two excellent workouts on Turf. He could surprise from a tracking position. A son of Caravaggio, he is 100% in the money from one start.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Ciborio (I. Ortiz / D'Angelo) is the other entrant that recently raced at this Kentucky Downs meet having hit the board. He wheels back in this race seeking his maiden win. That race was at this distance. He should track the pace closely. A son of Raging Bull [FR], he is 33% in the money from three starts.

#6 Duke of Suggins (Graham / Stall) will make the surface switch from dirt to Turf and stretch out to this mile distance. This colt had a decent last out speed number and has put in three robust workouts. Look for him to track the pace. A son of Toms d'Etat, he has a 50%-win rate from two starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Street Beast  +  #1 Awesome Connection  +  #5 Baytown Dreamer  +  #10 Thunder Zeus.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#7 Street Beast  /  #1 Awesome Connection,  #5 Baytown Dreamer  /  #1,  #5,  #10 Thunder Zeus,  #2 Ciborio,  #6 Duke of Suggins  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday plays!!!

Turfing along the Jersey Shore

 Off we go to the Jersey shore for some great Turf action.

Monmouth Park Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A good field of ten will go to the gate in this lucky last on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this race to produce an honest pace. Speed figs are fairly close making it a competitive race. Only one entrant will race over the Monmouth course. Another entrant will be trying the distance for the first time. It should be a fine race to wager and watch.

#9 Al Ameeq (Camacho / Ness) has the tactical speed to adapt to whatever pace develops. He comes in with a decent last out speed number and one sound workout. This guy has won both of his races at this distance. A son of Kitten's Joy, he is 60% in the money from fifteen.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Bring Me a Check (Marin / Synnefias) comes to the race with the highest last out speed number and one decent workout. This lad should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. A son of Fast Anna, he is 60% in the money from sixty-one starts.

#6 Drakon (Olver / David) comes in with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route. He is another that will track the pace closely. This gelding excels at the distance. A slight drop in class helps his cause. A son of First Samurai, he is 39% in the money from twenty-eight starts.

#10 Shogun be Fast (S. Gonzalez / Synnefias) is likely to be the speed of the race. He cuts back in distance all the while repeating a decent speed number in his last two races. This colt enjoys the Turf, distance, and course. A son of Distorted Humor, he is 37% in the money from sixteen starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#12 Be Here (P. Lopez / Delgado) should track and close into a fast pace. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number. This guy is strong on the Turf and at the distance. A son of Ghostzapper, he is 41% in the money from thirty-nine starts.

#3 Lonely Ride [ARG] (Leon / E. Hernandez) is another that will track and close. This gelding won his last out and looks to be in good form. He has hit the board in half of his races at this distance. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 38% in the money from eighteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Al Ameeq  +  #1 Bring Me a Check  +  #6 Drakon  +  #10 Shogun be Fast.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#9 Al Ameeq  /  #1 Bring Me a Check,  #6 Drakon  /  #1,  #6,  #10 Shogun Be Fast,  #12 Be Here,  #3 Lonely Ride  /  ALL.

Best of Luck with all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Long on the Turf at Kentucky Downs

 On this glorious Stakes Saturday, we look at a tremendous Stakes race on the Turf.

Kentucky Downs Race 10 {Nashville Derby Invitational~G3~1 5/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A full field of twelve will hit the green in this superb, graded stakes race offering a huge purse.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only one has raced over the challenging Kentucky Downs course. Four millionaires make an appearance. All but one will attempt this distance for the first time. You should recognize four Kentucky Derby alums in the race. It should be a very competitive race with an exciting finish.

#12 Wimbledon Hawkeye [GB] (Dettori / Owen) has competed successfully at this distance. He comes in from across the pond in Great Britain. This guy will be cutting back in distance for the race. He loves the Turf. This colt should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A son of Kameko, he is 81% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Test Score (M. Franco / Motion) comes in with the highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He is another that will track the pace closely. This lad is a true Turfer. He is ready to go with a six-race progression seeking to take another step forward. A millionaire son of Lookin at Lucky, he is 88% in the money from nine starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Tiztastic (Rosario / Asmussen) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and one solid workout. He has won both of his races over the Kentucky Downs course. Look for him to track and close into a strong pace. A millionaire son of Tiz the Law, he is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 King of Ashes (Curtis / B. Walsh) last raced at Saratoga earning a decent speed number. He has put in four robust peaking workouts in the last thirty days. This colt has the tactical speed to stay the pace. He enjoys the Turf. A son of Street Sense, he is 57% int he money from seven starts.

#9 Noble Confessor (I. Ortiz / M. Casse) holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. He is another with tactical speed. This guy also holds the highest speed number over the Turf. A son of Quality Road, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#1 Hill Road (Gaffalione / C. Brown) comes in with a credible last out speed number and three excellent peaking workouts. His most recent races have been over the dirt, though his first two starts were over the Turf in Ireland. Watch him close gallantly in the stretch. Another son of Quality Road, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#12 Wimbledon Hawkeye [GB]  ///  #2 Test Score,  #7 Tiztastic,  #3 King of Ashes,  #9 Noble Confessor,  #1 Hill Road.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #7,  #3,  #9,  #1  ///  #12 Wimbledon Hawkeye [GB].

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday plays!!!

Sprinting along the Jersey Shore

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look at a great sprint race for New Jersey breds.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {Eleven North Handicap~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~NJ Bred~Stakes}

A nice group of ten gals will go to the gate in this featured race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

All of these Jersey gals are supremely experienced on the dirt, distance, and Monmouth track. There is plenty of speed to maintain a fast pace. All seem to be well prepped for the race. Speed numbers are very close. It should be a fine race on a great card.

#2 Mias Crusade (P. Lopez / Spina) comes in with the second last out speed number at a route and one solid workout. She should track the pace closely. This gal leads the group with the highest number of wins. A daughter of Greenpointcrusader, she is 69% in the money from twenty-three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Bel Pensiero (Moya / Margotta) comes in with a good last out speed number at a route and four strong workouts. She should be forwardly placed. This gal has superb in the money records on the dirt, at the distance, and over the track. A daughter of Army Mule, she is 65% in the money from twenty starts.

#8 Beach Daze (A. Bowman / Mann) also comes in with a good last out speed number at a route and one sound route. She has hit the board in all of her eight starts at this distance. Look for her to track the pace. A daughter of Blofeld, she is 78% in the money from thirty-two starts.

#5 Jewel of the Ocean (Camacho / Spina) comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and one decent workout. She has the tactical speed to hang with the pace. She looks to continue to improve in her fifth start. A daughter of Sea Wizard, she is 100% in the money from four starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Summer's Comin (Leon / Dini) holds the highest last out speed number and one strong workout. She should track the pace closely. This gal has hit the board in her two starts at the distance. A daughter of Summer Front, she is 47% in the money from twenty-three starts.

#3 Howler (Crispin / Lynch) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and two bullet workouts. She will show speed. This gal could attempt to wire this field. A daughter of Irish War Cry, she is 75% in the money from four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Mias Crusade  +  #7 Bel Pensiero  +  #8 Beach Daze  +  #5 Jewel of the Ocean.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#2 Mias Crusade  /  #7 Bel Pensiero,  #8 Beach Daze  /  #7,  #8,  #5 Jewel of the Ocean,  #1 Summer's Comin,  #3 Howler  /  ALL.

Best of luck on all of your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Travers Day at Beautiful Saratoga

 It's Tavers Day on this Stakes Saturday. With a field of only five, we will look at another fantastic race on this exceptional card.

Saratoga Race 12 {Forego Stakes~G1~7 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of ten will go to the gate in this annual graded event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a plethora of speed to churn a sizzling pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Two millionaires make an appearance seeking to pad their winnings. Only three will be making their first start over the Saratoga track. Two will try this distance for the first time. It should be one of the best and most excitng races on the card.

#4 Book'em Danno (P. Lopez / D. Ryan) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. This guy loves the dirt, distance, and track. He will be pursuing his third win in a row. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Bucchero, he is 86% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Extra Anejo (Curtis / Asmussen) should track the pace closely with some decent last out efforts and four aggressive workouts. This will be his first start over the Saratoga track. A stellar record of three wins from four starts at this distance adds to his cause. A son of Into Mischief, he is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Mullikin (Prat / Brisset) could be part of the speed crew on or near the front-end. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and three sharp peaking workouts. This guy also loves the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Violence, he is 85% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Bishops Bay (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) is another that should be forwardly placed battling for position. He will be seeking his fifth win in a row. This lad comes to the race with the third highest last out speed number and four solid workouts. As he cuts back from a mile in his last out, this will be first start at the distance. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 100% in the money from ten starts.

#1 Most Wanted (Geroux / B. Cox) will be trying Saratoga for the first time. He relishes the dirt and distance. This colt is cutting back from a mile distance and has cobbled together four power workouts. He is another that will be forwardly placed. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 100% in the money from eight starts.

#8 Scotland (Alvarado / W. Mott) has been working in earnest on a three-race progression and has put in three speedy peaking workouts. This guy does well on the dirt, at the distance, and over the track. He should be tracking the pace closely and spring into the stretch. A son of Good Magic, he is 71% in the money from fourteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Book'em Danno  ///  #5 Extra Anejo,  #7 Mullikin,  #2 Bishops Bay,  #1 Most Wanted,  #8 Scotland.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #7,  #2,  #1,  #8  ///  #4 Book'em Danno.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

 

Great Racing in the Great Northwest

 On this Superfecta Sunday we go to the great Northwest for some great stakes action.

Emerald Downs Race 9 {Longacres Mile~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A talented field of ten will go to the gate in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to light up the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. The invaders include two from the North in Canada and one from Southern California. All but these three have competed over the Emerald Downs track. Everyone of the field have competed successfully over the distance. It should be a prime race on an exceptional card.

#1 Arrowthegreat (Americano / Blacker) comes up from Del Mar to battle this erstwhile group. He has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. This gelding holds the highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. He relishes the dirt and distance. It will be his first try over the Emerald dirt. A son of Arrogate, he is 58% in the money from seventeen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Apprehend (A. Perez / Heads) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and one dynamite workout. He comes in from Century Mile. Look for him to be forwardly placed. This guy excels over the dirt and distance. He is looking for his sixth win in a row. Another son of Arrogate, he is 73% in the money from fifteen starts.

#8 Slews Tiz Whiz (Couton / Wenzel) is the morning line favorite and deservedly so. He comes to the race with the third highest last out speed number and a bullet workout. This guy dominated the dirt, distance, and Emerald Downs track. Look for him to track the pace and explode into the stretch. A son of Slew's Tiznow, he is 77% in the money from twenty-seven starts.

#2 What a Dude (J. Gutierrez / M. Hernandez) should be battling on the front-end with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He will be trying to make it four wins in a row. This lad loves the Emerald Downs track winning three of four races over it. A son of Hard Spun, he is 55% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Masen [GB] (Khelawan / MacPherson) will show speed at the release of the gates. He has recorded the highest speed number at the mile distance. Two bullet workouts add to his arsenal. This lad comes in from Hastings in Canada. He loves the dirt and distance. A son of Kingman [GB], he is 65% in the money from twenty starts.

#7 Clovisconnection (Krigger / Wright) has run very well on the dirt, at the distance and over the Emerald Downs track. He is another that has the tactical speed to stay the distance. This gelding has the highest speed number over the dirt and two solid workouts. A son of Vronsky, he is 76% in the money from twenty-one starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Arrowthegreat  +  #10 Apprehend  +  #8 Slews Tiz Whiz  +  #2 What a Dude.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#1 Arrowthegreat  /  #10 Apprehend,  #8 Slews Tiz Whiz  /  #10,  #8,  #2 What a Dude,  #5 Masen [GB],  #7 Clovisconnection  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday plays!!!