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!!!

 

Going Long on the Turf for Superfecta Sunday

 We go long on the Turf at Keeneland for our Superfecta Sunday play.

Keeneland Race 5 {1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance}

A nice full field of twelve will go to the gate in this mid-card feature.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed in this race to create an honest pace, though you can expect an explosive quickening coming into the stretch. Speed numbers are fairly close with a number of entrants hitting the triple-digit mark within their last three. Only four have run over the Keeneland course. Five will stretch out to the distance. It should be one of the best races on the card.

#12 Crystal Quest (Prat / Trombetta) will be tracking and closing into a decent pace. He comes in with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This lad loves the Turf, but will be stretching out to the distance. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 60% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Presider (Curtis / Russell) should be part of the pace scenario. He loves the Turf and distance. This guy has hit the board in his last three races. He is one of the four that have run over the Keeneland course. A son of Connect, he is 66% in the money from twenty-four starts.

#3 El Rezeen (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) is another that should be part of the tracker pack. He has hit the board in both of his starts over the Keeneland course. This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance. A son of English Channel, he is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

#5 Common Defense (J. Ortiz / McPeek) should track the pace closely. He shares the second highest last out speed number and has two stout workouts in the last thirty days. This lad excels over the Turf and at the distance. A son of Karakontie [JPN], he is 77% in the money from nine starts.

Other Wagering interests

#6 Mutaawid (Carmouche / Maker) is a son of Quality Road with a 33% in the money record from thirty-three starts. He holds a triple digit speed number at the distance and over the Keeneland course.

#8 Not Falling Back (Geroux / Block) will be forwardly placed. He has the highest last out speed number and two powerful workouts. A son of Bolt d'Oro, he has a 33% win rate from six starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#12 Crystal Quest  +  #4 Presider  +  #3 El Rezeen  +  #5 Common Defense.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#12 Crystal Quest  /  #4 Presider,  #3 El Rezeen  /  #4,  #3,  #5 Common Defense,  #6 Mutaawid,  #8 Not Falling Back.

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

Maryland Millions Day

 A great Stakes Saturday unfolds with smashing races across the continent. We look to the Maryland dirt for a fantastic sprint race.

Laurel Park Race 12 {MD Million Sprint~6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A nice field of nine will go to the dirt in this annual contest. Hopefully the field stays intact as we publish this before scratches are announced.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speedy and forwardly placed types to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close with only three having hit triple-digit speed figs. All have competed over the dirt, distance, and Laurel track. It will be a tremendous race to cap off the Laurel card.

#8 Haileysfirstnotion (M. Sanchez / Capuano) comes in with the highest last out speed number and two speedy peaking workouts. He should be the controlling speed and will seek to wire the field. He holds the highest speed number over the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Great Notion, he is 90% in the money from ten starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Twisted Ride (A. Hernandez / Moore) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number (tie) and one bullet workout. He should be forwardly placed seeking positional authority. Like many in this race he loves the dirt, distance, and track. Another son of Great Notion, he is 64% in the money from thirty-four starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Catahoula Moon (X. Perez / Robb) should track the sizzling pace and strike in the stretch. He shares the third highest last out speed number and has posted two superb workouts. This guy comes to the race with a three race progression. A son of Golden Lad, he is 57% in the money from twenty-one starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Slam Notion (Toledo / Bailes) should be in the mix with the highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and two robust workouts. Look for him to travel close to the pace. He is exceptional at the distance and over the track. Another son of Great Notion, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

#6 Freeze the Fire (Barbosa / Salzman) comes to the race off a win at a slightly longer sprint and two powerful peaking bullet workouts. He has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A son of Freisan Fire, he is 46% in the money from twenty-eight starts.

#3 Heard On Thestreet (J. Rodriguez / Geralis) should track the pace closely. He has hit the board in his last nine starts. This lad is another that relishes the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Street Magician, he is 77% in the money from twenty-one starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Haileysfirstnotion  ///  #9 Twisted Ride,  #1 Catahoula Moon,  #5 Slam Notion,  #6 Freeze the Fire,  #3 Heard On Thestreet.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #1,  #5,  #6,  #3  ///  #8 Haileysfirstnotion.

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

Superfecta Sunday in Oklahoma

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look at the lucky last on the Remington Park card.

Remington Park Race 9 {7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Maiden Claiming}

A nice field of ten will hit the green in this Maiden race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speedy types in the race to produce an honest pace. Only three have traveled this distance. Four have run over the Remington course. Another four will be trying the Turf for the first time. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a highly competitive race.

#10 Oh My Vron (Wiseman / Williams) comes in from Del Mar for her second start. She drops in class with a decent last out speed number and three solid workouts. She should close into a fast pace. This gal will stretch out as well as try the Turf for the first time. A daughter of Om, she is the morning line favorite.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Joyful Image (Cunningham / Stephens) is dropping slightly in distance having repeated her speed figs in her last two. She should be part of the tracker/closer crew gunning it in the stretch. This gal is the third most experienced in the field. A daughter of Kitten's Joy, she is 61% in the money from thirteen starts.

#2 Powerwashed (r Diaz / Gustafson) comes in with the third highest last out speed number at a slightly longer distance and one diligent workout. She has the tactical speed to adjust to the pace. It will be her first attempt over the Remington Turf. A daughter of The Factor, she is 20% in the money from five starts.

#8 Royal Subject (Purcell / Eoff) will show speed. She shares the third highest out speed number and two robust workouts. This gal is one of three that has raced over the Turf, at the distance, and on the Remington Park course. A daughter of English Channel, she seeks to hit the board for the first time in her eighth start.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Tiz a Knockout (E. Asmussen / Jacks) holds the highest last out speed number at a route distance. She is another with experience over the Turf, at the distance, and on the Remington course. This gal should demonstrate a decent kick in the stretch. A daughter of Liam's Map, she is 46% in the money from twenty-six starts.

#4 Let'sgojlo (L. Quinonez / Murphy) will be trying the Turf and distance for the first time. She should track the pace closely. This gal has hit the race rate within her last three starts. She drops in class for this race. A daughter of Flat Out, she is 33% in the money from six starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Oh My Vron  +  #9 Joyful Image  +  #2 Powerwashed  +  #8 Royal Subject.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#10 Oh My Vron  /  #9 Joyful Image,  #2 Powerwashed  /  #9,  #2,  #8 Royal Subject,  #1 Tiz a Knockout,  #4 Let'sgojlo  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta plays!!!