Let's do a Grade Two at Aqueduct

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in a fantastic grade two with 2026 Kentucky Derby points on the line.

Aqueduct Race 9 {Remsen Stakes~G2~1 1/8 mile~2 year-olds~Graded Stakes}

An extremely field of eleven will hit the dirt in this annual contest.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

All but one in this field will be stretching out to the distance. There is enough speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive race. Four will try the Aqueduct track for the first time. It should be a very exciting race.

#5 Chambersville (C. Elliott / McPeek) will be making a surface switch from Turf to dirt, but should handle it well. This lad should track the pace. He holds the highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Paladin (Prat / C. Brown) is the morning line favorite. He holds a good last out speed number and four consistent workouts. This guy will stretch out and try the Aqueduct track for the first time. He will be part of the tracker pack. A son of Gun Runner, he holds a 100% win rate in his only start.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Courting (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) could show speed on the front-end. He will be making his third start while stretching out. This guy won his last earning a good speed fig. Two fine workouts assist his efforts. A son of Curlin, he holds a 50% win rate from two starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 I Did I Did (Rosario / Maker) will stretch out with the second highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. It will be his first attempt over the Aqueduct track. This colt will track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. Another son of Curlin, he is 50% in the money from four starts.

#11 Talkin (Carmouche / Gargan) is another expected to race among the tracker pack. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three decent workouts. This guy exits a grade one event. A son of Good Magic, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

#10 Balboa (Santana / B. Russell) has the tactical speed to go with whatever pace develops. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one solid workout. This guy makes the shift from sprint to route. A son of Not This Time, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Chambersville  ///  #2 Paladin,  #6 Courting,  #3 I Did I Did,  #11 Talkin,  #10 Balboa.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #6,  #3,  #11,  #10  ///  #5 Chambersville.

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

  

Superfecta Sunday at Churchill Downs

 We take in an excellent Stakes race under the Twin Spires.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Cherokee Mile Stakes~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A high-quality field of eleven will go to the gate in this penultimate race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is some speed in the race to create a hearty pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. All have raced on the dirt, at the distance, and over the Churchill track. It should be a fine race on a great day of racing across the continent.

#8 Scotland (Alvarado / W. Mott) has hit the board in all three of his races at this distance. He earned a great speed number last out and has put in a good workout. This lad should track the pace with a group of others and strike in the stretch. A son of Good Magic, he is 76% in the money from seventeen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Moonlight (J. Ortiz / Block) drops in off a grade three performance and will cut back in distance. He also holds a great last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy should track and close into a good pace. A son of Audible, he is 53% in the money from seventeen starts.

#11 Dragoon Guard (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) will also drop in off a grade three and cut back in distance. He should show speed. This colt also has a great last out speed number and three superb workouts. A son of Arrogate, he is 90% in the money from ten starts.

#5 This is Uscar (J. Torres / Blair) holds the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and three power workouts. He should track the pace closely. This guy loves the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Oscar Performance, he is 73% in the money from fifteen starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Multitask (Concepcion / Harty) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. This guy is another that loves the dirt, distance, and track. Look for him to be racing in the tracker pack. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 83% in the money from twelve starts.

#2 Implementation (Gaffalione / Maker) should be part of the group tracking the pace closely. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy is very proficient on the dirt, at the distance, and over the track. A son of Constitution, he is 62% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Scotland  +  #3 Moonlight  +  #11 Dragoon Guard  +  #5 This is Uscar.

10 CENT Superfecta Staight ($6.40)

#8 Scotland  /  #3 Moonlight,  #11 Dragoon Guard  /  #3,  #11,  #5 This is Uscar,  #9 Multitask,  #2 Implementation  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta plays!!! 

To the Turf by the Surf on Superfecta Sunday

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on a fine graded stakes race on the Turf.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club {Red Carpet Stakes~G3~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A very competitive field of ten will hit the carpet in this feature race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This rate comes up light on speed. There are a few that can be forwardly placed to push the pace forward. Expect a euro-quickening as they come into the stretch. speed numbers are very close. Five will stretch out to this distance. All have competed over the Del Mar surface. It should be the most exciting race of the day.

#2 Mrs. Astor (Rispoli / J. Thomas) is the deserved morning line favorite. She holds the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. She has hit the board in both of her starts at this distance. Expect her to be amongst the tracker pack. A daughter of Lookin' At Lucky, she is 75% in the money from twenty starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Public Assembly (Fresu / D'Amato) will stretch out as she jostles among the tracker pack. She holds the highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This gal has repeated her speed figs in her last two races. A daughter of More Than Ready, she is 50% in the money from ten starts. 

#10 Musical Rhapsody [IRE] (Ayuso / D'Amato) should track the pace closely with the third highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. She has hit the board in two of her three races at this distance. A daughter of Holy Roman Emporer [IRE], she is 42% in the money from twenty-one starts.

#6 Paradise Lake (JJ Hernandez / Eurton) is another that should track the pace closely. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This filly will stretch out to the distance. A daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 77% in the money from nine starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Will Then (Berrios / J. Thomas) is yet another that should track the pace closely. She will stretch out to this distance. This gal has posted a triple digit speed fig over the Turf and loves the Del Mar course. A daughter of War of Will, she is 50% in the money from eight starts.

#8 Cornelia Fort (T. Baze / Mathis) shares that fourth highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. Another that will track the pace closely. She loves the Turf and the course. This gal will stretch out slightly to complete the distance. A daughter of Grazen, she is 56% in the money from thirty starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Mrs. Astor  +  #5 Public Assembly  +  #10 Musical Rhapsody [IRE]  +  #6 Paradise Lake.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#2 Mrs. Astor  /  #5 Public Assembly,  #10 Musical Rhapsody [IRE]  /  #5,  #10,  #6 Paradise Lake,  #4 Will Then,  #8 Cornelia Fort  /  ALL.

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

Going to the Turf on Stakes Saturday

 We go to the Kentucky Turf for a great graded stakes race on this Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Commonwealth Turf~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A competitive field of ten will hit the grass in this penultimate race on the card.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

This talented group will square off with any one of them having a chance to be victorious. Speed numbers are very close. There is a good number that will show speed and a backup pack that should travel close to the speed. Six have already competed over the Churchill course. A couple of millionaires make an appearance among the field. It should be the best Stakes race on the day.

#3 Montador (L. Saez / Stidham) comes to the race with a last out win earning a decent speed fig at a longer route. He has put in two solid workouts in the last thirty days. This colt holds the highest speed number at the distance. He has won over the course. A son of Nyquist, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Troubleshooting (Gaffalione / Foley) is the morning line favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one strong workout. He has raced over the Churchill course successfully. This guy will stretch out to this distance seeking his third win in a row. A millionaire son of Not This Time, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Outrunner (J. Torres / Duarte) should track the pace closely. He shares the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb peaking workouts. With three progressively speed numbers, he should surprise. He loves the Turf and the distance. This will be his first effort over the Churchill course. A son of American Pharoah, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Giocoso (J. Ortiz / Desormeaux) is another that should track the pace closely. He has hit the board in his last three scoring a good speed fig in his last. One sound workout adds to his luster. This lad loves the Turf, distance, and course. Another son of Not This Time, he is 58% in the money from twelve starts.

#8 Chapman's Peak (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and four robust workouts. It will be his first attempt over the Churchill course. He seeks to win his third in a row. A son of Quality Road, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

#6 Mansetti (P. Moran / K. Attard) will show speed whilst making the change from Tapeta to Turf. This guy holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two excellent workouts. He has a win at the distance from one try. A son of Collected, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Montador  ///  #2 Troubleshooting,  #5 Outrunner,  #7 Giocoso,  #8 Chapman's Peak,  #6 Mansetti.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #5,  #7,  #8,  #6  ///  #3 Montador.

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

    

Superfecta Sunday in South Florida

 We take a look at a nice Maiden Claiming race mid-way on the Gulfstream card on this Superfecta Sunday.

Gulfstream Park Race 5 {5 Furlongs~Synthetic~3 year-old Up~Maiden Claiming}

A nice modest field of ten will take to the Tapeta in this mid-card Maiden Claimer.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of forwardly placed types to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close as all entrants have competed over the Tapeta surface. Four in the race will compete at this sprint distance for the first time. All have run over the Gulfstream Tapeta. It should be a good race to wager and watch.

#8 Freedom Street (M. Husbands / S.A. Joseph) is the deserved morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number at slightly longer distance. This lad could show some speed or back off and track the leaders. He finished fourth facing tougher competition in his last. A son of Mendelssohn, he is 25% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Time for Restraint (Perez / Danner) also competed at a 110 year longer distance in his last. This guy loves the Tapeta, distance, and Gulfstream track. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Timeline, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#3 Valid Sense (Nicholls / Sierra) hit the board in his last achieving the third highest last out speed number. This colt shows repeater speed figs in his last two. He does share the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Decisive Moment, he is 33% in the money from eighteen starts.

#9 Fly Commander (Jaramillo / Ochoa) comes to the race with the fourth highest last out speed number and two speedy workouts. He is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Higher Power, he is 46% in the money from fifteen starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 What It Tiz (Gonzalez / Snachez) holds the second highest last out speed number and two fine workouts. This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance. Yet another that should track the race closely. A son of Tiz the Law, he is 42% in the money from seven starts.

#2 Enzito (Gil / Barboza) is another that should track the pace closely. He earned a decent last out speed number and has put in three robust workouts in the last thirty days. This gelding should improve in his fourth start. A son of Finale, he is 33% in the money from three starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Freedom Street  +  #6 Time for Restraint  +  #3 Valid Sense  +  #9 Fly Commander.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#8 Freedom Street  /  #6 Time for Restraint,  #3 Valid Sense  /  #6,  #3,  #9 Fly Commander,  #7 What It Tiz,  #2 Enzito  /  ALL.

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

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!!!