Stakes Saturday in Virginia

We look in on a good stakes race in Virginia. 

Colonial Downs Race 9 {Star De Naskra Stakes~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~VA/MD Bred or Sired}

An average field of eight will go to the gate in this feature race.

Past Performance used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close. Only three have raced over the Colonial track.  One horse will be stretching out to this longer sprint distance. All have raced very well over a dirt surface. It should be a fun race to wager and watch on a great Stakes Saturday of racing.

#5 Barbadian Runner (F. Boyce / Walters) comes to the race with the highest last out speed number at a route and two sound workouts. This guy loves the dirt and is 100% in the money at the distance making him a specialist. Look for him to be part of the tracker pack. A son of Barbados, he is 78% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Reggie Runs Rogue (M. Sanchez / Nixon) comes to the race with the third highest last out speed number and three powerful workouts including two bullets. He is another that will race in the tracker pack. This guy loves the Colonial track. He comes in from Laurel Park. A son of Rogueish, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Sacred Thunder (Toledo / Capuano) is yet another battling among the tracker pack. He comes in from Delaware Park with the second highest last out speed number at a route and two strong workouts. This guy loves the dirt and the distance. A son of Holy Boss, he is 78% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Saxton (S. Russell / B. Russell) comes in from Laurel Park with the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy should be part of the pace scenario. It will be his first try over the Colonial track. A son of Mosler, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

#8 Slam Notion (Torrealba / Bailes) is another that should be powering on the front-end. He will be stretching out to this slightly longer sprint distance. This guy last races at Pimlico scoring an average speed fig and putting in three superb peaking workouts. A son of Great Notion, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#2 Re Markably (J. Ruiz / W. Mott) last raced at Saratoga scoring a decent speed fig and three sound workouts. This lad has placed over the Colonial track. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Hoppertunity, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Barbadian Runner  ///  #6 Reggie Runs Rogue,  #7 Sacred Thunder,  #1 Saxton,  #8 Slam Notion,  #2 Re Markably.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #7,  #1,  #8,  #2  /// #5 Barbadian Runner.

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

Superfecta Sunday in the Pea Patch

 On this Superfecta Sunday we venture into the "Pea Patch" for some great stakes action.

Ellis Park Race 8 {Pea Patch Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~3 year-old~Filly~Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will hit the green in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A plethora of speed will make the pace sizzling. Speed numbers are fairly close with three runners having hit the triple-digit mark. Only one entrant has run over the Ellis Park course. Two will drop from graded stakes events and one will attempt this distance for the first time. It should be a nice race on a Sunday of great racing.

#12 Mae Town (Geroux / B. Lynch) comes in seeking her third win in a row. She won last out at this distance sharing the highest last out speed number. This gal loves the Turf. One decent workout helps her cause. Look for her to track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Mo Town, she is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Lovely Emma (Bejarano / Eurton) will battle with the speedsters on the front end. She loves the Turf, distance, and the course. She comes in from Baqueduct where she did not have a good performance, but has put in four strong workouts in preparation. A daughter of Twirling Candy, she is 60% in the money from five starts.

#9 Brindi [IRE] (Vives / Danner) comes in from Woodbine seeking her third win in a row. She should be close to front looking for position. This girl has a decent last out speed number at a longer sprint and two sound workouts. A daughter of No Nay Never, she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#7 Vodka with a Twist (J. Torres / D'Amato) will make a surface switch and try this distance for the first time. This gal has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. She shares the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. A daughter of Thousand Words, she is 88% int he money from nine starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Hold Your Breath (Carmouche / J. Servis) is another that will show speed as she comes down from Saratoga. This gal holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one bullet workout. She loves the Turf and the distance. A daughter of Mckinzie, she holds a 66%-win rate from three starts.

#8 Kimchi Cat (Graham / Amoss) is another that will battle on or near the front. She has two wins at this distance albeit on the dirt. She holds three superb peaking workouts. She comes in from Churchill out of a graded event at a longer sprint. Another daughter of Twirling Candy, she is 66% in the money from six starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#12 Mae Town  +  #5 Lovely Emma  +  #9 Brindi [IRE]  +  #7 Vadka with a Twist.

10 CENT Superfecta Staight ($4.80)

#12 Mae Town  /  #5 Lovely Emma,  #9 Brindi [IRE]  /  #5,  #9,  #7 Vodka with a Twist,  #1 Hold Your Breath,  #8 Kimchi Cat  /  ALL.

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

 

Indiana Derby Day

 We go to the heartland for some great racing on this Stakes Saturday.

Horseshoe Indianapolis {Indiana Derby~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will go to the gate in this annual Summer Derby.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A competitive field will battle for the win in this annual event. Speed figs are fairly close. There is plenty speed to carry forward a fast pace. Only one has raced over the Indy track. Four have run at this distance, the others will be stretching out. It should be a fine race.

#1 Publisher (M. Smith / Asmussen) should get his first career win. He drops out of the Grade one Kentucky Derby and has put in four superb peaking workouts. This guy loves the distance. Look for him to close magnificently in the stretch. A son of American Pharoah, he 62% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Big Truzz (Cannon / Lynch) will stretch out from a longer sprint. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two bullet workouts. This guy will track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Justify, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Instant Replay (Machado / B. Cox) should track the pace closely. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. This lad will attempt to win his third race in a row. He is undefeated at this distance in two starts. A son of Maximum Security, he is 75% in the money from eight starts. 

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Tip Top Thomas (Velazquez / Pletcher) should be part of the pace scenario. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. This guy will stretch out to the distance. A son of Volatile, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

#3 Coal Battle (Lanerie / Briley) comes to the race with the highest last out speed number and three sharp peaking workouts. He loves the dirt and the distance. This guy has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A son of Coal Front, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

#8 Brotha Kenny (Ramos / Morey) will stretch out by forty yards. He is another with the tactical speed to stay the pace. He has won his last two over the Indy track. This gelding has put together three dynamic workouts. A son of Mo Town, he is 50% in the money from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Publisher  ///  #7 Big Truzz,  #9 Instant Replay,  #6 Tip Top Thomas,  #3 coal Battle,  #8 Brotha Kenny.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#7,  #9,  #6,  #3,  #8  ///  #1 Publisher.

Best of luck to you on this July 4th Weekend. May you gain financial independence with at least one spectacular play!!!

Closing Out the Churchill Spring Meet

On this Superfecta Sunday we check out a fantastic Sprint Stakes as Churchill Downs closes out its Spring Meet.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Maxfield Stakes~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Stakes}

A large field of twelve will go to the gate in this penultimate race of the meet.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this seven-furlong stakes race. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only four have raced at this very distance. All have competed very well over the dirt. Six have raced over the Churchill track. It should be an excellent race to wager and watch on what has been an exceptional Churchill meet.

#8 Flood Zone (Geroux / B. Cox) is the deserved favorite after competing in Dubai. He should track the pace closely. This guy holds the third highest speed number over a dirt surface and has four stellar workouts. A son of Frosted, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Smoken Wicked (B. Hernandez / D. Stewart) has the tactical speed to stay the pace. He loves the dirt, distance, and track. This lad holds the highest speed number at the distance. Four superb workouts add to his preparation. A son of Bobby's Wicked One, he is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

#5 Retribution (J. Ortiz / DeVaux) will be tracking the pace has he stretches out a bit. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four solid workouts. This colt ventures in from Pimlico. A son of Vekoma, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

#2 Captain Cook (I. Ortiz / R. Dutrow) should be forwardly placed and could participant in the pace on the front-end. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a route and four serious workouts. He secured a win at this distance in his only effort at same. A son of Practical Joke, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Verifire (Prat / B. Cox) will be making his third start in the form cycle. He will stretch and show speed. This guy relishes the dirt surface. A son of Authentic, he has win rate of 100% from two starts.

#13 Furio (J. Torres / Sharp) comes in with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He should be part of the speed scenario if he breaks well from the outside post. This guy will stretch out slightly, but he loves the dirt and the track. A son of McKinzie, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Flood Zone  +  #6 Smoken Wicked  +  #5 Retribution  +  #2 Captain Cook.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#8 Flood Zone  /  #6 Smoken Wicked,  #5 Retribution  /  #6,  #5,  #2 Captain Cook,  #10 Verifire,  #13 Furio  /  ALL.

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

 

Superfecta Sunday in the Great Northwest

 We look to the Northwest for some great racing action on this Superfecta Sunday.

Emerald Downs Race 9 {Seattle Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A nice field of ten will go to the gate in this Stakes affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speedy and forwardly placed types to keep the pace fast. Only one has not raced over the Emerald Downs track. Speed figures are very close. It should be quite a competitive race. Four will stretch out slightly from their last race. It should be a very good race.

#5 Dynamic Dee Dee (Orozco / Lucarelli) enters the race with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This gal loves the dirt and the track. She should track the distance closely and spring into the stretch. A daughter of Dynamic Impact, she is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Saleen G T (Enriquez / Lucarelli) should also track the pace closely. She holds the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. She loves the dirt, distance, and track. This gal will be seeking her fourth win in a row. A daughter of Barkley, she is 100% in the money from four starts.

#3 Recycleyourheart (A. Cruz / Lenzini) will stretch out with the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. She has put in two decent workouts in the last thirty days. This lady could show improvement. A daughter of Conveyance, she is 40% in the money from five starts.

#4 Ima Margarita Girl (Krigger / Tubbs) will be part of speed on the front-end. She favors the dirt, distance, and track. Two dynamite workouts add to her luster. A daughter of Coast Guard, she is 100% in the money from seven starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Kir Royale (Monroy / Cooper) will be making her third career start. Look for her to be forwardly placed pitched for battle. She will also navigate a lsight increase in sistance. Her workout tab has one smoking workout. A daughter of Atta Boy Roy, she has a 50%-win rate in two starts.

#8 Maximum Sparkle (Montalvo / Wenzel) should track the pace closely ready to strike in the stretch. She enjoys the dirt, distance, and track. This girl shares the third highest last out speed number and one speedy workout. A daughter of Instagrand, she is 83% in the money from six starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Dynamic Dee Dee  +  #7 Saleen G T   +  #3 Recycleyourheart  +  #4 Ima Margatia Girl.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#5 Dynamic Dee Dee  /  #7 Saleen G T,  #3 Recycleyourheart  /  #7,  #3,  #4 Ima Margarita Girl,  #1 Kir Royale,  #8 Maximum Sparkle  /  ALL.

Best of Luck with your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Let's Go OHIO

 On this Stakes Saturday we look at the Ohio Derby.

Thistledown Race 12 {Ohio Derby~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will go to the gate in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A good group of three-year-olds will battle for a share of the 500K purse. There is enough speed to create an honest pace. Speed figs are fairly close with two in this race having hit the triple digit mark. Only two have experience over the Thistledown track. Three have raced at this exact distance. All have distinguished themself over a dirt surface. It should be a great race to cap off a fine Thistledown card.

#2 Chunk of Gold (Loveberry / E. West) drops in off a decent performance in the Grade one Kentucky Derby. As such he drops in distance with three strong workouts. He should be well positioned in the tracker pack. This colt has hit the board at the distance. A son of Preservationist, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Clever Again (J. Ortiz / Asmussen) exits the Grade one Preakness at a longer route and has put in three superb peaking workouts. This colt should be the speed on the front-end. He is the morning-line favorite. A lover of the dirt, he has never gone this distance. A son of American Pharoah, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 McAfee (J. Velazquez / R. Dutrow) holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four solid workouts. This guy also holds the highest speed number at the distance. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Cloud Computing, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Capo Luca (L. Gonzalez / Puhl) is seeking his fourth win in a row on a stretch out to this distance. He holds three wins from three starts over the track. This guy is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Laoban, he is 50% in the money from twelve starts.

#10 Mo Plex (J. Ramos / Englehart) holds the highest last out speed number and four fierce workouts. He will be stretching out from a sprint to this route distance. This lad should be racing very close to the pace. A son of Complexity, he is 100% in the money from seven starts.

#5 Extradition (R. Bowen / DeCosta) will stretch out to this distance with the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This guy should be running swiftly late into the pace. He has hit the board in both of his races over the Thistledown track. A son of Gun Runner, he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Chunk of Gold  ///  #6 Clever Again,  #4 McAfee,  #3 Capo Luca,  #10 Mo Plex,  #5 Extradition.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #4,  #3,  #10,  #5  ///  #2 Chunk of Gold.

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

 

On the Dirt at Delaware Park for Stakes Saturday

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in the Delaware Derby on a great day of racing.

Delaware Park Race 8 {Delaware Derby~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will go to the gate for this featured race on the card.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

There is enough speed to carry the pace forward. Speed figures are fairly close making it competitive. Half the field has experience over the Delaware oval. Three will attempt this exact distance for the first time. It should be a very good race on a nice card.

#3 Admiral Dennis (Machado / B. Cox) holds the highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. This guy should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. He comes in from Keeneland after racing in a grade one event at a longer route. A son of Constitution, he is 50% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Kentucky Outlaw (P. Lopez / Dunn) should be part of the pace scenario. He comes in from Monmouth holding the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three superlative workouts. This colt will stretch out slightly in this race, A son of Outwork, he has a 75% win rate from four starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Sacred Thunder (M. Sanchez / Capuano) is another that will track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This gelding is the horse for the course having hit the board in all five of his races over the Delaware track. He cuts back in distance. A son of Holy Boss, he is 84% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Omaha Omaha (R. Mena / Gorham) will close mightily into a fast pace. He cuts back in distance and has produced three solid peaking workouts in the last thirty days. This colt shows a win at this distance and relishes the Delaware track. A son of Audible, he is 75% in the money from eight starts.

#8 Surfside Moon (J. Alvarado / Lawrence) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He comes out of a grade three race at a longer route. Look for him to track the pace. A son of Malibu Moon, he is 50% in the money from eight starts.

#9 Pascaline (Carasco / Delacour) will stretch out slightly and has put in three dynamite workouts. He is another that will track the pace closely. This guy holds the fourth highest last out speed number. A son of Upstart, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Admiral Dennis  ///  #6 Kentucky Outlaw,  #5 Sacred Thunder,  #11 Omaha Omaha,  #8 Surfside Moon,  #9 Pascaline.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #5,  #11,  #8,  #9  ///  #3 Admiral Dennis.

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