Superfecta Sunday in South Florida

 We go to South Florida for the luck last on the card, a Maiden Claiming race.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {1 mile 70 yards~Tapeta~3 year-old Up~Maiden Claiming}

A reduced field of eleven will hit the synth in this lucky last on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speedy and forwardly placed types to get the pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. There is only one first time starter. Three will be racing over the Gulfstream Park tapeta. Four will be stretching out to this distance. It should be a fine race to wager and watch.

#10 Starship Augusto (Reyes / Smullen) is the first-time starter coming in with three strong workouts. Good stats attributed to the connections should allow this guy to put his best hoof forward. A son of Shackleford, he should take to the tapeta willingly.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Asaasy (P. Lopez / Dini) could go off as the favorite sharing the highest alst out speed number and posting one credible workout. He could be part of the pace scenario. He comes down from the Meadowlands Turf with a chance to hit the board for this first time. A son of Kitten's Joy, he'll set his sights on the win.

#6 Trophy Collector (J. Ruiz / Trombetta) is another that will attempt the Tapeta for the first time. He comes in from Laurel with three solid workouts. He should close into a steady pace. A son of Lookin At Lucky, he is making his second start looking to hit the board.

#4 Highland Park (Boulanger / Harvey) drops a bit in class and will stretch out from a mile run in his last. Look for him to track the pace. This guy is the third most experienced runner. A son of Arrogate, he is 20% in the money from ten starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Dixie Preach (E. Gonzalez / Epplet) should track the pace closely. He comes in with the second highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This lad loves the synthetic surface and the Gulfstream track. A son of Mohaymen, he is 53% in the money from seventeen starts.

#12 Growth Mindset (J. Rios / Walder) is the second most experienced in the field sharing the highest last out speed number. He has put in one decent workout in the last thirty days. A son of Cairo Prince, he is 14% in the money from fourteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Starship Augusto  +  #1 Asaay  +  #6 Trophey Collector  +  #4 Highland Park.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.40)

#10 Startship Augusto,  #1 Asaay  /  #10,  #1,  #6 Trophy Collector  /  #10,  #1,  #6,  #4 Highland Park  /  #10,  #1,  #6,  #4,  #9 Dixie Preach,  #12 Growth Mindset.

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

Let's Go Gulfstream on Superfecta Sunday

 As the horse population continues to grow in anticipation of Gulfstream Park's championship season, we look in on a challenging Maiden Claiming race on the Turf.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Maiden Claiming}

A full field of twelve will hit the Turf in this lucky last race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed figs are fairly close making it a competitive race. Only one first time starter makes the gate. Only five have raced over the Gulfstream course. Four will be stretching out ot this distance. It should be a fantastic race.

#5 Franchuchie (P. Lopez / W. Ward) is the first-time starter that is well prepped with three strong workouts including a stellar one over the Turf. Trainer / Jockey statistics are top-line. With most in this field, having a number of tries to break their maiden, this gelding might have the edge. As a son of Noble Mission [GB], his Pedigree is pure Turf.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Paxton (Camacho / R. Miller) will be making his third career start with two decent last out speed numbers and one peaking workout. He should track the pace. This gelding will be switching from dirt to Turf and stretching out to the distance. A son of Awesome Slew, he should hit the board for the first time.

#10 Remerton (E. Gonzalez / Delgado) he is the deserved favorite having hit the board in all three efforts at the distance and over the Gulfstream course. He comes in with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy should track the pace closely and sprout in the stretch. A son of Kantharos, he is 46% in the money from fifteen starts.

#2 Son of a Slew (Tejos / Deaton) is another coming in with the highest last out speed number and two peasking workouts. This colt will need a strong pace to close into. He drops in class after finishing fourth in his last race. Another son of Awesome Slew, he will attempt to hit the board for the first time.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Smooth An Easy (Gil / Seyler) comes in with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one peaking workouts. He will track and close swiftly. This guy is dropping in class. A son of Achikulak, he 16% in the money from twelve starts.

#12 De La Calles (Bravo / Engler) is another coming in witht he second highest last out speed number and one hearty workout. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A son of Street Sense, he is 20% in the money from five starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Franchuchie  +  #7 Paxton  +  #10 Remerton  +  #2 Son of a Slew.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#5 Franchuchie  /  #7 Paxton,  #10 Remerton  /  #7,  #10,  #2 Son of a Slew,  #4 Smooth an Easy,  #12 De La Calles  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday plays.

    

Stakes Saturday on the Turf at Churchill

 We go to the Turf on this Stakes Saturday, taking in a Grade three for pure horse racing enjoyment.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {River City Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A modest field of nine will hit the green in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This will field should have plenty of speed to produce a swift pace. Speed numbers are fairly close creating a competitive race. Five have raced over the Churchill course. All, but one have competed at this distance. It should be a fantastic race on a nice Fall day.

#10 Cash Equity [FR] (M. Smith / S.A. Joseph) loves the Turf, distance, and course. He comes in with the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. This lad will track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Toronado [IRE], he is 61% in the money from thirty-one starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Battle of Normandy (Machado / McGaughey) will be seeking his fourth win in a row. He comes in with a decent last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This guy has the tactical speed to stay the pace. A son of City of Light, he is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Emmanuel (L. Saez / Maker) has hit the board in all three of his starts at this distance. He holds the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and four superb workouts. This horse should track the pace closely. A son of More Than Ready, he is 50% in the money from eighteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Reckoning Force (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) is another that has hit the board in all three starts at this distance. This guy holds the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and one sound workout. He should track the pace closely. A son of Air Force Blue, he is 56% in the money from sixteen starts.

#7 Wonderful Justice [GB] (B. Hernandez / Sharp) is another that comes in with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two stellar workouts. He should be forwardly placed as part ot the pace scenario. A son of Justify, he is 50% in the money from ten starts.

#9 Gigante (Morales / Asmussen) shares the third highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This guy will join the tracking crew seeking positon for the stretch run. A millionaire son of Not This Time, he is 50% in the money from sixteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#10 Cash Equity [FR]  ///  #8 Battle of Normandy,  #1 Emmanuel,  #4 Reckoning Force,  #7 Wonderful Justice [GB],  #9 Gigante.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #1,  #4,  #7,  #9  /// #10 Cash Equity [FR].

May all your Stakes Saturday tickets cash!!!

  

Superfecta Sunday at Churchill Downs

 We go to the Turf on this Superfecta Sunday looking at the penultimate race under the Twin Spires.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A full field of twelve ladies will go to the gate in this Turf contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is overflowing speed in this one which may produce a wicked pace. Speed figs are fairly close among these ladies. Only four have raced over the Churchill course. One will be switching from dirt to Turf. There will be three making a stretch out to the distance. It should be a fantastic race on a beautiful fall day of racing.

#10 Spartan Queen (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) is the deserved favorite with second highest speed number at the distance and one solid workout. This filly loves the Turf, distance, and course. She comes in from a stakes race at Presque Isle Downs with tactical speed to feel the pace out and adapt. A daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, she is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Smooth Waves (L. Saez / Foley) holds the highest speed number at the distance earned in her last race. She has put in an efficient workout in the last thirty days. This filly should be forwardly placed. She comes over from Keeneland. A daughter of English Channel, she is 30% in the money from ten starts.

#8 Adrasteia (J. Ortiz / Bogle) holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two superb workouts. She should track and strike in the stretch. In her only start over the Churchill course she hit the board. Another that comes in from Keeneland. A daughter of Speightster, she is 18% in the money from eleven starts, but looks to improve.

#9 Fantastical (Concepcion / Sharp) comes in from "Baqueduct" with the third highest last out speed number and four stout workouts. She should track the pace closely and move smothly into the stretch. She relishes the Turf and distance. A daughter of Air Force Blue, she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Heart Spin (Moncada / Navarette) holds a stellar record over the Turf, at the distance and over the course. She is another tracker that will shoot into the stretch. This gal is another coming in from Keeneland. A daughter of Hard Spun, she is 50% in the money from six starts.

#5 Abeyance (Machado / Harty) has improved her speed figs in each of her last three races. She should demonstrate tactical speed. Another that comes over from Keeneland. A daughter of American Pharoah, she is 66% in the money from three starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Spartan Queen  +  #4 Smooth Waves  +  #8 Adrasteia  +  #9 Fantastical.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#10 Spartan Queen  /  #4 Smooth Waves,  #8 Adrasteia  /  #4,  #8,  #9 Fantastical,  #7 Heart Spin,  #5 Abeyance  /  ALL.

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

Let's Go Early on the Turf at the Breeder's Cup

 Let's take a look at the Turf race before the Breeder's Cup races begin. Named after one of the finest Turf milers ever, the Goldikova.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 3 {Goldikova~G3~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~graded Stakes}

A fine field of ten ladies will hit the green in this fantastic race.

Past Performances used:  DRFClassic.

There is a good amount of speed to bring forth a strong pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it very competitive. Two Euros make the field. The balance are all North American based horses. Half the field will race at Del Mar for the first time. It should be an excellent race heading into the Breeder's Cup races.

#3 Fluffy Socks (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) is the sole millionaire in the race. She has posted excellent speed numbers in each of her last three races. This gal has hit the board in all three of her races at Del Mar. She is primed for a stellar effort. Daughter of Slumber [GB], she is 69% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Raqiya [IRE] (Dettori / Burrows) loves the Turf. Comes in from Great Britain with a solid effort. She will stretch out while being forwardly placed. Will contend. Daughter of Blue Point [IRE], she has a 57% win rate from seven starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2Sacred Wish (P. Lopez / Weaver) will race over the Del Mar course for the first time. She loves the Turf and distance. Prepped for a solid effort. Daughter of Not This Time, is 73% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 SHOW. 

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Kathmandu [IRE] (H. Doyle / Meehan) also comes in from Great Britain. Daughter of Showcasing [GB], is 50% in the money from six starts. Could be part of the pace scenario.

#4 Mouffy (M. Franco / Thomas) last raced a Woodbine scoring a win at a longer Turf route. She relishes the Turf and distance. Daughter of Uncle Mo, is 72% in the money from fourteen starts.

#11 Uncorked (Fresu / D'Amato) should track the pace closely and uncork in the stretch. Stellar workout tab will enable her to continue her excellence at this distance. Daughter of Pierro [AUS], is 55% in the money from twenty starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Fluffy Socks  ///  #10 Raqiya [IRE],  #2 Sacred Wish,  #9 Kathmandu [IRE],  #4 Mouffy,  #11 Uncorked [AUS].

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #2,  #9,  #4,  #11  /// #3 Fluffy Socks.

Best of luck with all your Breeder's Cup wagers!!!!! 

Fall Churchill Meet Opens on Superfecta Sunday

 On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a fabulous Graded Stakes race with Kentucky Derby 2025 points on the line.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Street Sense Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine will enter the gate in this Derby prep race named after the 2007 winner of the Kentucky Derby.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A quality field of youngsters seeking Derby points will battle under the Twin Spires in this KD 2025 prep. There is a good number of forwardly placed types in the field that lacks any key speedster. It should make for a highly competitive race. Speed figs are very close. Only three have raced over the Churchill track. All, but three will be stretching out to this distance. While the Breeder's Cup may be on everybody's mind its not too early to start thinking about the Kentucky Derby next year. This should be a great race.

#10 Sovereignty (Alvarado / Mott) will be stretching out in the third start of his form cycle. He should take another step forward. This colt holds the third highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. He should be part of the forwardly placed crowd. A son of Into Mischief, he is 50% in the money from two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Tizlastic (C. Torres / Asmussen) is the morning line favorite with the second highest last out speed number and three wholesome workouts. He will enjoy the stretch out for this race.  Look for him to track the field and strike in the stretch. This lad will be seeking his third win in a row. A son of Tiz the Law, he has a 66% win rate from three starts.

#7 Dapper Moon (Santana / D. Stewart) is one of the three that have raced at this distance scoring the second highest speed number. Two hearty workouts help his cause. Another that will battle with the forwardly placed. A son of Malibu Moon, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

#2 Bracket Buster (Concepcion / Oliver) is the only winner at this distance earning the highest last out speed number. He has put in two high quality works. This lad will be part of the forwardly placed crowd. A son of Vekoma, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Forged Steel (Gaffalione / S.A. Joseph) is well prepped for the stretch out with four strong peaking workouts. This colt will be part of the forwardly placed crew. He should enjoy his first race over the Churchill dirt. A son of Vekoma, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

#2 Baby Boat (Corrales / DiVito) comes in from Hawthorne Racecourse having doubled up his speed numbers and two diligent workouts. He should track the pace and sprout into the stretch. This guy will stretch out in capable fashion. A son of Vino Rosso, he has won both of his two starts. 

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Sovereignty  +  #5 Tizlastic  +  #7 Dapper Moon  +  #2 Bracket Buster. 

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#10 Sovereignty  /  #5 Tizlastic,  #7 Dapper Moon  /  #5,  #7,  #2 Bracket Buster,  #9 Forged Steel,  #3 Baby Boat  /  ALL.

May all your Superfecta Sunday tickets cash!!!

 

Looking at the Indy lads on Stakes Saturday

 A genuinely nice card at Indy lures us to a great race on this Stakes Saturday.

Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 7 {Unreachable Star Handicap~1 mile 70 yards~3 year-old~Indy Bred~Stakes}

A full field of twelve will step into the gate for this feature race on the Indy card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There appears to be enough speed to maintain a strong pace. Speed figs are fairly close. Only two have not hit the board in any of their last three races. This distance should not be a problem for any of these lads, although there will be two of them stretching out. It should be a fantastic race.

#3 Hoosier Daddy Now (Pedroza / Langemeier) is the horse to beat. He holds the highest last out speed number and two strong drills. This gelding will track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. He likes the dirt, loves the distance and Indy track. A son of Charming Kitten, he is 44% in the money from nine starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Kingsbury Road (E. Perez / Gorham) will challenge with the third highest lsst out speed number. He should be part of the tracker pack looking for position. This lad is exceptional over the dirt, at the distance, and on the Indy track. A son of Unbridled Express, he is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#11 Tremor (Ramos / M. Elliott) should be the speed of the race and will acquit himself well. He won his last earning the second highest last out speed number at a slightly longer distance. Another son of Unbridled Express, he is 37% in the money from sixteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#12 Unbridled Slope (Villareal / Douglass) will track the pace closely and launch into the stretch. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a slightly longer route and two superb peaking workouts. A son of Slope, he holds an in the money record over the dirt, distance, track, and overall of 54%.

#10 Datts Life (D. Parker / Duran) will need a speedy pace to close into. He excels over the dirt, at the distance and over the Indy track. This gelding hit the board in his last two races. A son of Shagaf, he is 69% in the money from thirteen starts.

#1 Leo Springs (Burgos / Haran) won his last race and has put in a bullet workout in the last thirty days. He relies on a swift pace and should close accordingly. This guy has recorded three wins in six tries over the Indy track. A son of Unbridled Spring, he holds a win rate of 37% from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Hoosier Daddy Now  ///  #4 Kingsbury Road,  #11 Tremor,  #12 Unbridled Slope,  #10 Dattts Life,  #1 Leo Springs.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4,  #11,  #12,  #10,  #1  ///  #3 Hoosier Daddy Now.

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