Stakes Saturday in Maryland

 There is a dearth of Stakes races on this Saturday, so we turn to a nice Turf Allowance in Maryland.

Laurel Park Race 7 {1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A good field of ten will hit the Turf in this competitive contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. All have competed over the Laurel Turf. Three will stretch out to this distance. It should be a very fine substitute for a Stakes race.

#4 Mopo (M. Sanchez / Capuano) has the tactical speed to adapt to whatever pace develops. She holds the second highest (3-way tie). She absolutely loves the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Great Notion, she is 87% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Summer Whirl (Carrasco / Motion) should track the pace and strike in the stretch. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She is proficient over the Turf and the course. A daughter of Arrogate, she is 58% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Mambo Queen (S. Russell / B. Russell) should be part of the speed scenario as she seeks her third win in a row. She enjoys the Turf, distance, and course. This gal holds the third highest last out speed. A daughter of Mendelssohn, she is 50% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Worth a Dime (J. Ruiz / Keefe) should track and close into a decent pace. She holds the highest last out speed number and one decent workout. She will stretch out to this distance as she continues to improve her speed figs. A daughter of Mosler, she is 50% in the money from six starts.

#11 Doesn'thurttoflirt (Villalobos / Rubley) will be tracking the pace as she seeks to improve from her last. She holds an excellent work tab of two strong peaking workouts. This gal does have a win over the Laurel course. A daughter of Include, she is 30% in the money from twenty starts.

#9 Tap the Champagne (W. Rodriguez / Nihei) shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in two superb peaking workouts. She has the tactical speed to stay the pace. This filly loves the Turf and course but will be stretching out to the distance. A daughter of Tapit, she is 57% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Mopo  ///  #10 Summer Whirl,  #7 Mambo Queen,  #6 Worth a Dime,  #11 Doesn'thurttoflirt,  #9 Tap the Champagne.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #7,  #6,  #11,  #9  ///  #4 Mopo.

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

 

Superfecta Sunday "Where the Surf meets the Turf"

 On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a Turf mile near the Pacific Ocean.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old up~Fillies/Mares~Claiming}

A nice field of ten ladies will go to the green in this "lucky last" on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This race has sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Three will be trying the Del Mar course for the first time. All have run over Turf and have competed at this distance. Speed figs are fairly close making this one competitive. It should be a great race to cap off the weekend.

#1 Lady Rider (Fresu / Cerin) has hit the board in her last three races. She holds the highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She should be part of the pace scenario. This gal has hit the board in all of her four starts at this distance. A daughter of Accelerate, she is 83% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 No Other Like You (Demuro / O'Neill) holds the third highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. This gal has improved her speed numbers in each of her last three races. She will battle on the front end. A daughter of Tiz the Law, she is 35% in the money from fourteen starts.

#9 Union Heiress (Carmona / Baker) should close well into an honest pace. She has progressively improved her speed numbers in her last three. She earned a decent last out speed number at a longer route and has put in two strong workouts. This gal will try the Del Mar course for the first time. A daughter of Union Rags, she is 44% in the money from eighteen starts.

#8 True Patriot (Berrios / Hess) should track and close into a good pace. She holds the second highest last out speed number. She loves the Del Mar course having hit the board in three of her six races over it. A daughter of Clubhouse Ride, she is 42% in the money from nineteen starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Lady of Power (Kimura / Puype) comes to the race with a decent last out speed fig and two robust workouts. She will be part of the tracker pack seeking position for the stretch run. This gal has a win at the distance and the highest speed number over the Del Mar Turf. A daughter of Hard Spun, has a 28% in the money record from seven starts.

#6 Morgans Bluff (Ayuso / Hess) should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. She cuts back in distance with one good workout. Look for her to improve on her latest speed figs. A daughter of More Than Ready, she is 31% in the money from 31% in the money from sixteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Lady Rider  +  #2 No Other Like You  +  #9 Union Heiress  +  #8 True Patriot.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#1 Lady Rider  /  #2 No Other Like You,  #9 Union Heiress  /  #2,  #9,  #8 True Patriot,  #4 Lady of Power,  #6 Morgans Bluff  /  ALL.

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

Stakes Saturday on the Kentucky Turf

 We look at a race long on the Turf under the Twin Spires for Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {River City Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A competitive field of eleven will hit the Turf in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this "lucky last" to keep the pace rolling. Speed figs are very close with all but one entrant hitting triple digit speed numbers in at least one of their last three races. All have competed over the Turf and at this distance. Only one tries the Churchill Turf for the first time. It should be a tremendous race to conclude an exceptional Churchill Downs card.

#8 Corruption (J. Ortiz / M. Casse) should be forwardly placed. He drops from a grade 2 and cuts back in distance. He finished on the board in his last and has put in two solid workouts. This guy loves the Turf, distance, and course. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Encino (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) has the tactical speed to adjust to whatever pace develops. He won his last earning a triple digit speed fig and has put in three sound workouts. This lad loves the Turf and distance. It will be his first race over the Churchill course. A son of Nyquist, he is 81% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Chasing the Crown (Gaffalione / Maker) will track the pace and strike in the stretch. He excels over the Turf, at the distance, and on the course. This guy holds the third highest last out speed number and three diligent peaking workouts. A millionaire son of Skipshot, he is 79% in the money from nineteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#12 Taking Candy (Concepcion / DeVaux) should track the pace closely. He relishes the Turf, distance, and course. This horse comes in with the second highest last out speed number and four tremendous workouts. He has progressively increased his speed numbers in his last three races. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

#9 Lagynos (K. Asmussen / S. Asmussen) is another that should track the pace closely. He is another that has improved his speed figs over his last three races. This colt loves the Turf, distance, and course. He hit the board in his last scoring a triple digit speed fig and has put in four strong workouts. A millionaire son of Kantharos, he is 71% in the money from twenty-one starts.

#3 Quatrocentro (Leparoux / Guitierrez) comes in with the highest last out speed number and one good workout. He has the tactical speed to adjust to the pace. This colt drops down from a grade one and is decent over the Turf. A son of War Front, he is 50% in the money from twelve starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Corruption  ///  #4 Encino,  #6 Chasing the Crown,  #12 Taking Candy,  #9 Lagynos,  #3 Quatrocento.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4,  #6,  #12,  #9,  #3  ///  #8 Corruption.

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

   

On to the Turf for Stakes Saturday

 It is Breeder's Cup Championships at Del Mar today. We take a look at the last race on the card where the ladies will battle on the Turf.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club {Breeder's Cup Filly & Mare Turf~G1~1 3/8 mile~TURF~Fillies/Mares~3-year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A full group of thirteen ladies will hit the Del Mar Turf in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

Expect the Euro-invaders to dominate this race. There are six in the field. Speed Figs/Time Form ratings are fairly close. Five have competed at the distance, while two will cut back to the distance from their last. Only three have raced over the Del Mar course. There are five millionaires in the field. It comes up a little light on speed. You can expect a euro-quickening as they head into the stretch run. It should be a fantastic race to conclude this year's Breeders Cup Championships.

#9 Cinderella's Dream (Buick / Appleby) comes in from Great Britain. This gal finished second in this race last year. She hopes to win it this year. In preparation she has cobbled six nice works over the Turf at Keeneland in the last thirty days. This filly holds the second highest speed number over Turf. Look for her to be part of the tracker back ready to strut in the stretch. A millionaire daughter of Sharmadal, she is 85% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Bedtime Story (Soumillon / A. O'Brien) also comes in from after racing last in Great Britain. She cuts back from a mile and half distance. This gal should also sit in amongst the tracker pack. Her last out time form rating sits will with this group. A daughter of Frankel [GB], she is 46% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Diamond Rain [GB] (Loughnane / Appleby) is Euro based coming down from Woodbine. She is another tracker looking to battle for position. This gal holds the highest (tie) last out speed number. She has hit the board in her last three races. This filly will try this distance for the first time though she has competed at longer. Another daughter of Sharmadal, she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#13 She Feels Pretty (J. Velazquez / DeVaux) exits a win up at Woodbine where she earned the other highest last out speed number and has put in four very sharp workouts. This gal should track the pace closely and get first jump on those coming from off the pace. She will stretch out to the distance. A daughter of Karakontie [JPN], she is 100% in the money from twelve starts.

#14 See the Fire [GB] (O. Murphy / Balding) last raced in France where she placed second. She has progressively improved her Time Form ratings in each of her last three races. This gal is another that will track the pace closely. She will go this distance for the first time. A daughter of Sea the Starts [IRE], she is 62% in the money from sixteen starts.

#2 Stellify (Geroux / B. Cox) is the speed of the race and with controlled fractions she could steal this one. This filly holds the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and four solid workouts. She holds two wins from two tries at the distance. This lady will be attempting win her fifth straight race. A daughter of Justify, she is 100% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Cinderella's Dream [GB]  ///  #11 Bedtime Story [IRE],  #6 Diamond Rain [GB],  #13 She Feels Pretty,  #14 See the Fire [GB],  #2 Stellify.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#11,  #6,  #13,  #14,  #2  ///  #9 Cinderella's Dream [GB].

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

 

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

 A we look toward the Breeder's Cup Championships later this week, we take in the last race of today's Santa Anita card.

Santa Anita Park Race 10 {6 1/2 furlongs~ downhill TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares Allowance Optional Claiming}

A good group of eleven will take flight on the Santa Anita hillside course to end the Fall meet.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This is a very fine race to cap off the card. It comes a little light on speed though there are a number of fowardly placed types to carry the pace. Speed figs are fairly close. Only four have covered the downhill course. Eight have competed at this distance. All but one have competed over a Turf surface. It should be a great race to handicap and wager.

#6 Royal Charter [GB] (Ayuso / Powell) drops in from a slightly more competitive race at Del Mar and cuts back from a mile distance. She should track the pace closely. This gal has raced downhill a couple of times hitting the board in one of them. She holds the second highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. A daughter of Expert Eye [GB], he is 37% in the money from sixteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 The Wild Grazer [IRE] (Berrios / Mullins) loves the TURF, distance, and downhill course holding the highest speed at both. She should be part of the tracker pack in the middle of the field. This gal holds a couple of solid workouts. A daughter of Gustav Klimt, he is 50% in the money from twelve starts.

#2 Tequilaandtherapy (Fresu / O'Neill) is another that drops in class and distance. She holds the highest last out speed number and four strengthening workouts. This lady should also track the pace closely. She hit the board in his only start on the downhill course. A daughter of Mrazek, he is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

#3 Yellow Sun Dress (JJ Hernandez / Glatt) is the morning line favorite as she tries the downhill course distance for the first time. This girl is yet another that will track the pace closely. She does love the Turf. A daughter of Karakontie [JPN], he is 75% in the money from eight starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Gypsy Woman [IRE] (Kimura / Yakteen) holds the highest last out speed number at a route and two sound peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed. This gal has a nice speed fig progression as she tries this distance for the first time. A daughter of Cotal Glory [IRE], she is 53% in the money from thirteen starts.

#7 Skatingthroughlife (A Lezcano / Glatt) has doubled up her last two speed figs. Look for her to track the pace closely. This gal looks to improve with two sturdy workouts. A daughter of Race Day, holds a 25% win rate from four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Royal Charter [GB]  +  #9 The Wild Grazer [IRE]  +  #2 Tequilaandtherapy  +  #3 Yellow Sun Dress.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#6 Royal Charter [GB]  /  #9 The Wild Grazer [IRE],  #2 Tequilaandtherapy  /  #9,  #2,  #3 Yellow Sun Dress,  #4 Gypsy Woman [IRE],  #7 Skatingthroughlife  /  ALL.

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

 

  

Turf Sprint for Superfecta Sunday

 On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a fabulous Turf Sprint in the Big Apple.

Baqueduct Race 9 {Autumn Days Stakes~6 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

After one scratch we have a field of nine that will hit the grass in this "Lucky Last" on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Every entrant in the field is tested over the Turf. Four will be racing over the Aqueduct turf for the first time. All haves been tested at the distance as well. One Millionaire is in the field. It should be a very excellent race to wager and watch.

#9 Toupie (Prat / Motion) is the deserved favorite coming in with the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She loves the Turf, distance, and course. This gal has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 60% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Do Gooder (Castellano / Antonucci) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and one solid workout. She should be part of the pace scenario. This filly loves the Turf and it will be her first effort over the Aqueduct course. A daughter of Good Samaritan, she is 50% in the money from fourteen starts.

#4 Danse Macabre (Rosario / M. Clement) is tremendous over the Turf, at the distance, and on the Aqueduct course. She comes in with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three breezy workouts. Watch her track the pace and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Army Mule, she is 81% in the money from sixteen starts.

#7 Lifelovenlaughter (Ruiz / Trombetta) should track the pace closely. She loves the Turf and distance. It will be her first effort over the Aqueduct course. This mare shares the third highest last out speed number and has put in three superb workouts. A daughter of Lemon Drop Kid, she is 57% in the money from twenty-one starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Ready to Jam (J. Alvarado / M. Casse) is another that should track the pace closely. She has hit the board in her last two races. This lady last raced at a slightly longer sprint and has put in three robust workouts. She can be considered a distance specialist hitting the board in all four her races over six furlongs. A daughter of More Than Ready, she is 69% in the money from thirteen starts.

#1 Johanny (Carmouche / Harty) could be the one tracking the pace near the rear. She drops in class and cuts back from a route. Two decent workouts add to her chances. It will be her first start over the Aqueduct course. A daughter of Not This Time, she is 40% in the money from ten starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Toupie  +  #3 Do Gooder  +  #4 Danse Macabre  +  #7 Lifelovenlaughter.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#9 Toupie  /  #3 Do Gooder,  #4 Danse Macabre  /  #3,  #4,  #7 Lifelovenlaughter,  #2 Ready to Jam,  #1 Johanny  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday plays. 

A Graded Stakes Sprint in Kentucky

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in on a graded stakes sprint in Lexington, Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 9 {Lexus Raven Run~G2~ 7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

With four scratches and three also eligibles entering in we look at a field of eleven.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This is a speedy bunch that should create a frothy pace. Speed figs are very close making this one highly competitive. Only two have experience over the Keeneland track. Four will be attempting the distance for the first time. It should be a spectacular race.

#9 Ragtime (J. Alvarado / Mott) is the morning line favorite that should secure the victory. She holds the third highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She will track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch. This gal is a distance specialist. A daughter of Union Rags, she is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Usha (I. Ortiz / Baffert) will stretch out slightly to this distance with the highest last out speed number and three quality peaking workouts. She should be part of the speed scenario. This gal will be seeking her third win in a row. A daughter of Tiz the Law, she is 100% in the money from six starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Om N Joy (Desormeaux / Ordonez) comes to the race on a five-race win streak. She shares the second highest last out speed number at a route and three robust workouts. Look for her to take advantage of a sizzling pace. This filly has a win at the distance. A daughter of Om, she is 75% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Simply Joking (Dettori / McCarthy) comes to the race with a modest layoff. She last raced at a route and has cobbled together four superb speedy workouts. She will try this distance for the first time. This gal has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A daughter of Practical Joke, she is 75% in the money from four starts.

#12 Vodka With a Twist (L. Saez / D'Amato) is a distance specialist with the second highest speed number at same. She should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. Two strong workouts add to her luster. A daughter of Thousand Words, she is 75% in the money from twelve starts.

#14 Taliesin (Pennington / Solis) enters the race from the also eligible list. She comes in from Parx. This gal shares the second highest last out speed number and two stout workouts. She should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Vekoma, she is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Ragtime  ///  #8 Usha,  #5 Om N Joy,  #10 Simply Joking,  #12 Vodka With a Twist,  #14 Taliesin.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #5,  #10,  #12,  #14  ///  #9 Ragtime.

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