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!!!

 

 

King's Plate Day at Woodbine

 We journey across the Northern border for some exceptionally exciting racing focusing on the big race, The King's Plate.

Woodbine Race 9 {King's Plate~1 1/4 mile~All Weather~3 year-old~Canadian Bred~Stakes}

A talented field of thirteen will go to the gate in Canada's premiere race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling in this fantastic race. Speed numbers are very close making the race very competitive. All will be stretching out to this mile and a quarter distance. Only two ship in to try the Woodbine synthetic for the first time. One filly challenges the males in the race. It should be one of the best races on the day.

#8 Dewolf (Prat / K. Attard) looks ready to make a big jump in performance. He stretches out with two powerful peaking workouts. This lad should track the pace closely and explode into the stretch. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 75% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Nortorious Gangster (Aebly / J. Carroll) comes in with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two primo workouts. This colt loves the Woodbine Tapeta. He should take up a comfortable tracking position and strike in the stretch. A son of Classic Empire, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 No Time (J. Velazquez / M. Casse) is the lone filly in the field as well as the morning line favorite. She holds the highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. This gal loves the Tapeta and the Woodbine track. A daughter of Not This Time, she is 50% in the money from eight starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Scorching (J. Lezcano / Charalambous) comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and one strong workout. This guy will be tracking the pace closely. He loves the Tapeta and the Woodbine track. A son of Mo Town, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

#12 Sedburys Ghost (Munger / Minshall) should be part of the speed scenario. This gelding holds the second highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. Expect him to track the pace and scoot into the stretch. A son of Shaman Ghost, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

#1 Mansetti (P. Moran / K. Attard) is another that could be part of the speed on the front-end. This guy has cobbled together four strengthening, peaking workouts. He excels on the Tapeta and over the Woodbine track. A son of Collected, he has a 57% win rate from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Dewolf  ///  #3 Notorious Gangster,  #10 No Time,  #4 Scorching,  #12 Sedburys Ghost,  #1 Mansetti.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #10,  #4,  #12,  #1  ///  #8 Dewolf.

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

 

Superfecta Sunday at Saratoga

 We look up to the "Spa" for some exciting action on this Superfecta Sunday.

Saratoga Race 10 {1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Allowance}

A reduced field of nine will enter the gate in this lucky last on the Saratoga card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This one comes up a little light on speed. Speed numbers, however, are fairly close. Only four in this field have competed over the Saratoga track. A different four will be trying this distance for the first time. One will making his first North American start. It should be an excellent race to watch and wager.

#1 Tuscan Gold (Prat / C. Brown) will be stretching out with four strong workouts. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. This guy will be trying the Saratoga track for the first time. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 40% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Classicist (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) is the deserved favorite that could wire the field. He comes in with the highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. This guy won at the distance last out. A son of Curlin, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

#6 Pandagate (D. Davis / M. Clement) is another with a win at this distance. He is another that will engage with the tracker pack. Last out was at longer route and has put in three supreme workouts. A son of Arrogate, he is 100% in the money from seven starts.

#11 Hop Sing (J. Ortiz / D'Angelo) comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He will stretch out to the distance. Should this guy complete the superfecta it could be a nice Bonanza. Another son of Curlin, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Chileno (Santana / B. Cox) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. He should track the pace closely. This lad loves the dirt, distance, and Saratoga track. A son of Gun Runner, he is 48% in the money from twenty-seven starts.

#3 Interceptor (M. Franco / C. Brown) has hit the board at this distance. He comes in with the second highest last out speed number and four excellent workouts. This gelding is ready to go with a three race speed fig progression. A son of Authentic, he is 50% in the money from four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Tuscan Gold  +  #2 Classicist  +  #6 Pandagate  +  #11 Hop Sing.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#1 Tuscan Gold  /  #2 Classicist,  #6 Pandagate  /  #2, #6,  #11 Hop Sing,  #7 Chileno,  #3 Interceptor  /  ALL.

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