Superfecta Sunday on the Synthetic

 We go to South Florida to take in the "Lucky Last" which has been changed from Turf to Synthetic.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {1 1/16 mile~Tapeta~3 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Special Weight}

A full field of twelve fillies will hit the synth in this competitive race, in an attempt to secure their first victory.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This one comes up a little light on speed. Expect some jostling in the stretch as these gals try to cross the wire in first. Speed figs are fairly close. Only three have run over the Tapeta. Two first time starters make their appearance. It should be a fantastic race to wager and watch.

#6 Celebrity Warrior [IRE] (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and four good consistent workouts. She should be the speed of the field as he attempts to wire the field. It will be her first run over the Tapeta. A daughter of Saxon Warrior [JPN], he is 66% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Alibi (J. Alvarado / C. Brown) should be part of the tracker pack seeking to make her run. She ran fourth in her most recent run earning a decent speed fig. Four sound workouts helps her cause. She will try the Tapeta course for the first time. A daughter of Munnings, she is 50% in the money from two starts.

#1 Viking Quest (J. Velazquez / Robson) could be forwardly placed challenging the leader. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one essential workout. This gal will be making her third start in the form cycle. A daughter of Ten Sovereigns [IRE], she will attempt to hit the board for the first time.

#12 Tender Temper (J. Ruiz / Walden) comes to the race with the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. She will be part of the tracker pack. Another trying the Tapeta for the first time. A daughter of Constitution, she will attempt to hit the board in her second start.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Enjoying (Castellano / Motion) is a first-time starter with a strong group of four workouts. Jockey / Trainer stats show that this team could bring this lady close to the win possibly hit the board. A daughter of Midshipman, she should outrun her odds.

#4 Devilish Grin (Zayas / Weaver) comes in with an ok last out speed number in a stakes race and four efficient workouts. This gal has experience over the Tapeta. Look for her to part of the tracker pack. A daughter of Daredevil, she is 60% in the money from five starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Celebrity Warrior [IRE]  +  #5 Alibi  +  #1 Viking Quest  +  #12 Tender Temper.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#6 Celebrity Warrior [IRE]  /  #5 Alibi,  #1 Viking Quest  /  #5,  #1,  #12 Tender Temper,  #11 Enjoying,  #4 Devilish Grin  /  ALL.

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

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

 We take in a graded Turf stakes out at that "Great Race Place" near the San Gabriel Mountains.

Santa Anita Park {Las Cienegas Stakes~G3~6 1/2 Furlongs~downhill Turf~4 year-old up~Filiies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine will trot up the hillside course and launch down it.

Pat Performances used:  Equibase.

#1 Queen Maxima (JJ Hernandez / Mullins) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and three high octane peaking workouts. She excels over the Turf, at the distance, and over the downhill course. She has the tactical speed to adjust her run as the pace develops. She should emerge as the winner. A daughter of Bucchero, she is 75% in the money from twelve starts.

W/P/S--no value. We will shift to an exacta play as outlined below.

#6 Miss Lizzy (Jaramillo / O'Neill) holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three sharp peaking workouts. This gal should be part of the tracker pack as they drop onto the main Turf course. She is good on the Turf, at the distance, and over the course. A daughter of Classic Empire, she is 60% in the money from twenty-three starts.

#8 Nay V. Belle (Rispoli / Glatt) also has tactical speed to adjust to the pace. She shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in three solid peaking workouts. She relishes the Turf and distance, but it will be her first effort over the downhill course. A daughter of Midshipman, she is 53% in the money from fifteen starts.

#3 Princesa Moche [PER] (Demuro / O'Neill) has improved her speed figs in each of her last three races earning the fourth highest last out speed number at a route. She has put in four strong peaking workouts. This gal will be chasing her third win in a row. She should track the pace closely. A daughter of Muwaary [GB], she is 51% in the money from thirty-seven starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Omnipotent [BRZ] (Kimura / D'Amato)has repeated her last two speed figs as she stretches out to this distance. She should be in the tracker pack as they stampede downhill. Four superb peaking workouts add to her luster. This gal will attempt the downhill course for the first time. A daughter of Hat Trick [JPN], she is 58% in the money from twelve starts.

#2 Egyptian Mau [SAf] (M. Smith / Drysdale) should track and close into a significant pace. She posted a good last out speed number crossing the line first. Four superb peaking workouts increase her chances to hit the board. She fancies the Turf, distance, and downhill course. A daughter of Fire Away, she is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Queen Maxima  ///  #6,  #8,  #3,  #5,  #2.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #8,  #3,  #5,  #2  ///  #1 Queen Maxima.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Queen Maxima  +  #6 Miss Lizzy  +  #8 Nay V. Belle  +  #3 Princesa Moche [PER].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#1 Queen Maxima  /  #6 Miss Lizzy,  #8 Nay V. Belle  /  #6,  #8,  #3 Princessa Moche [PER],  #5 Omnipotent [BRZ],  #2 Egyptian Mau [SAf]  /  ALL.

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

  

On the Derby Trail in Arkansas

 Happy New Year to all!!!

Happy Birthday to all our Equine hero's.

As we start the New Year, we look at a race on the Kentucky Derby trail!

Oaklawn Park Race 10 {Smarty Jones Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

As a result of one scratch the field will be just eight going to the gate.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

All of the entrants will run over the Oaklawn track for the first time. Two will stretch out to the distance. There is enough speed to carry the pace forward. Speed numbers are very close. Three in the race will be seeking their third win in a row. It should be a great start for all the three-year-olds seeking points for a start in the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

#1 Universe (Rosario / McPeek) should track the pace closely. He holds the secnd highest (tie) last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. This guy love the dirt and distance. His last race was a grade-two event. A son of Global Campaign, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Rancho Santa Fe (Geroux / B. Cox) is the deserved favorite with third highest (tie) last out speed number and four robust workouts. This lad is undefeated over the dirt and distance. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Tapit, he has a win rate of 100% from two starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Oscars Hope (Santana / Amoss) will stretch out as he tracks the pace closely. He loves the dirt as her seeks his third win in a row. He comes in with the highest last out speed number and three tremendous workouts. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Sleepingonfreedom (B. Hernandez / McPeek) is another seeking his third win in a row. This guy relishes the dirt and distance. He should be amongst the pack tracking the pace closely. He shares the third highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. A son of Independence Hall, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

#4 Silent Tactic (J. Torres / M. Casse) exits a grade three hitting second with a decent speed fig and three solid workouts. He loves the dirt and distance. Expect him to track the pace and hit the stretch running. A son of Tacitus, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

#7 Strategic Risk (Castellano / M. Casse) should show tactical speed as the pace develops. He comes to the race with the fourth highest last out speed number and three well-done workouts. This guy is decent over the dirt and at the distance. A son of Noble Bird, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Universe  ///  #5 Rancho Santa Fe,  #6 Oscars Hope,   #9 Sleepingonfreedom,  #4 Silent Tactic,  #7 Strategic Risk.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #6,  #9, #4,  #7  /// #1 Universe.

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

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

 Santa Anita opens today, and we take in a grade one going long on the Turf.

Santa Anita Park Race 11 {American Oaks~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of eleven will hit the green in this annual affair.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

Every entrant will attempt this distance for the first time, though two will drop in distance. There is enough speed to push the pace forward. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only two will run over the Santa Anita course for the first time. All are well prepped for the race. It is the "lucky last" and will be an excellent handicapping opportunity.

#2 Will Then (Prat / J. Thomas) has the tactical speed to stay close to the pace. She is dropping in distance with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one dynamite workout. She is solid over the Turf. A daughter of War of Will, she is 44% in the money from nine starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Resolve (Herrera / Powell) comes in with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb workouts. She should track the pace closely and launch into the stretch. This guy loves the Turf. A daughter of 53% in the money from thirteen starts.

#5 Slick [IRE] (Rispoli / D'Amato) will stretch out from a mile distance where she earned a decent last out speed number. She has posted four supreme workouts. This gal loves the Turf. A daughter of Oasis Dream [GB], she is 50% in the money from eight starts.

#10 Atsila [IRE] (T. Pereira / Baltas) will be making her first North American start after racing in France, Ireland, and Great Britain. She is good over the Turf and has put in two solid workouts. This filly should track the pace closely. A daughter of Phoenix of Spain [IRE], she is 42% in the money from seven starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Ribbons (Demura / Powell) comes in with the highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. She will show speed. This gal genuinely loves the Turf. A daughter of Liams Map, she is 83% in the money from six starts.

#8 Totally Justified (JJ Hernandez / Meah) is another that will stretch out with a decent last out speed number and four excellent workouts. She should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Justify, she is 36% in the money from eleven starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Will Then  +  #7 Resolve  +  #5 Slick [IRE]  +  #10 Atsila [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#2 Will Then  /  #7 Resolve,  #5 Slick [IRE]  /  #7,  #5,  #10 Atsila [IRE],  #11 Ribbons,  #8 Totally Justified  /  ALL.

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

May you have a tremendously prosperous New Year!!!

 

Synthetic Championships on Superfecta Sunday

 We go to the Tapeta in Kentucky on this Superfecta Sunday.

Turfway Park Race 6 {My Charmer Stakes~1 mile~Synthetic~3 year-old Up~Fillies / Mares~Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will go to the Tapeta in this Synthetic Championships event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in the race to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close though only two have hit a triple digit figure in their last three races. Only two have competed over the Turfway track. All but one have raced over synthetic tracks at other venues. It should be a fine race to wager and watch.

#2 Caitlinhergrtness (Prat / K. Attard) is the morning line favorite. She holds the second highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. This gal comes down from Woodbine. She should track the pace closely. A daughter of Omaha Beach, she is 68% in the money from sixteen starts. 

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Queens Command [IRE] (Munger / Drexler) also comes down from Woodbine. She holds the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two solid workouts. This gal should track the pace and position for the stretch. A daughter of War Command, she is 35% in the money from seventeen starts.

#7 Vina Arana [IRE] (Beschizza / Sisterson) has hit the board in all four of her races at this distance. She comes in with the highest last out speed number. Look for her to track and close into a strong pace. A daughter of Make Believe [IRE], she is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#3 Literate (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) is another tracker that loves the Tapeta and the distance. She comes into the race with a decent last out speed number and one sound workout. This gal exits a grade three at Churchill Downs. A daughter of Oscar Performance, she is 50% in the money from eighteen starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Nanabush [ARG] (Carrasco / De Paz) should be the speed as she makes the switch from Turf to Tapeta. She has hit the board in all nine of her runs at this distance. This girl exits a longer route at Keeneland and has put in two stout workouts in the last thirty days. A daughter of Il Campione [CHI], she is 79% in the money from nineteen starts.

#9 She's Lookin Lucky (L. Machado / Shirer) holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and one dynamite workout. This gal has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. She loves this distance. A daughter of Lookin at Lucky, she is 63% in the money from twenty-two starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Caitlinhergrtness  +  #4 Queens Command [IRE]  +  #7 Vina Arana [IRE]  +  #3 Literate.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#2 Caitlinhergrtness  /  #4 Queens Command [IRE],  #7 Vina Arana [IRE]  /  #4,  #7,  #3 Literate,  #5 Nanabush [ARG],  #9 Shes Lookin Lucky  /  ALL.

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

A Little Florida Turf on Stakes Saturday

 We take on the last race on the Gulfstream card. A great graded stakes race going long on the Turf.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Fort Lauderdale Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of ten will hit the grass in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This field has sufficient speed to create an honest pace. Any of these lads have the capability to pull off the win. Speed figs are fairly close. Only one will try the Gulfstream course for the first time. Three millionaires make an appearance in the field. All but one of these racers have competed at this distance. It should be an excellent race to cap off the card.

#5 Beach Gold (J. Alvarado / Biancone) will stretch out to this distance exiting a grade one event. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. This colt excels over the Turf and one the Gulfstream course. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A son of Omaha Beach, he is 66% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Cugino (Prat / McGaughey) has hit the board in both of his races at this distance and all three of his races over the course. This guy will also track the pace closely. He comes out of a grade two race and cuts back in distance. Four steady workouts aid in his preparation. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 77% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Wolfies Dynaghost (I. Ortiz / B. Lynch) is the deserved morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and four strong workouts over Turf. He will show speed as he attempts win his third in a row. This gelding loves the Turf, distance, and course. A millionaire son of Ghostzapper, he is 67% in the money from thirty-one starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Major Dude (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) finished first in his last with a triple digit speed fig. Four sound workouts add to his capability. This lad relishes the Turf, distance, and course. He has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. This millionaire son of Bolt d'Oro, is 65% in the money from twenty-six starts.

#3 Chasing the Crown (Castellano / Maker) holds a decent last out speed number and two powerful workouts. This guy should track the pace and roll into the stretch. He does hold the highest speed number at the distance. This horse loves the Turf and the course. A son of Skipshot, he is 75% in the money from twenty starts.

#9 Quatrocento (Leparoux / F. Gutierrez) also has the tactical speed to enjoin the pace. This guy has posted seven triple digit speed numbers in a row. He has a win over the course. An improvement over his last is what connections will be seeking. A son of War Front, he is 46% in the money from thirteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Beach Gold  ///  #6 Cugino,  #2 Wolfies Dynaghost,  #8 Major Dude,  #3 Chasing the Crown,  #9 Quatrocento.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #2,  #8,  #3,  #9  ///  #5 Beach Gold.

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

Superfecta Sunday in Hot Springs, Arkansas

 Off to Hot Springs for a fantastic sprint race for the young fillies.

Oaklawn Park Race 9 {Astral Spa Overnight Stakes~6 Furlongs~2 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

Ten talented young ladies will go to the gate in this feature race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This experienced group of filles have all competed over the dirt. It will be their first effort over the Oak Lawn track. There is plenty of speed to create a frothy pace. Speed figs are very close as these youngsters continue to improve. Most have been well prepped for their last race of the year. It should be a fine race to wager and watch.

#8 Debbie Doll (C. Torres / Medina) will make her third career start coming in from Churchill Downs. She can show speed or sit back and strike. This gal holds the highest last out speed number and two sharp workouts. This gal loves the dirt and the distance. A daughter of Liam's Map, she is 100% in the money from two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Carolyncaroline (Leparoux / Schultz) will be dropping in distance with two fine workouts. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number coming in from Churchill Downs. This gal has the tactical speed to adjust to the pace. A daughter of Tiz the Law, she is 50% in the money from four starts.

#4 Runadhara (E. Asmussen / S. Asmussen) comes in from Keeneland with the second highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. She should track the pace closely. A daughter of Gun Runner, she holds a 33% win rate from three starts.

#3 Glazin Fury (L. Saez / Shirer) will show speed. She comes in from Churchill with the second highest (tie) speed number and two honest workouts. This girl loves the dirt and distance. A daughter of Mitole, she holds a 25% win rate from four starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Victory Music (R. Vazquez / Maker) shares the second highest last out speed number. She should challenge on the front-end. She comes in from Churchill with a couple of sound workouts. A daughter of Maclean's Music, she is 66% in the money from three starts.

#10 Front Runnin (J. Torres / Pomier) should battle near the front seeking position. This gal holds three wins in a row. She comes in from Delta Downs. This filly loves the dirt and distance. A daughter of War Front, she holds a win rate of 60% from five starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Debbie Doll  +  #5 Carolyncaroline  +  #4 Runadhara  +  #3 Glazin Fury.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#8 Debbie Doll  /  #5 Carolyncaroline,  #4 Runadhara  /  #5,  #4,  #3 Glazen Fury,  #2 Victory Music,  #10 Front Runnin  /  ALL.

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