Superfecta Sunday on the Santa Anita Turf

 We go to the beautiful race place in the shadow of the San Gabriel mountains for some great Turf action.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {Pasadena Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will go to the green in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this one to drive the pace swiftly. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. Only one entrant will stretch out to the distance. Two will try the main course for the first time. Another will try the Turf for the first time. Interestingly, three Triple Crown nominees make an appearance in the race. It should be a fantastic race on an excellent card.

#6 Unrivaled Time (Herrera / Powell) should be part of a small tracker pack. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. This guy comes to the race with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. A son of Not This Time, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Greenwich Village (JJ Hernandez / Baffert) will stretch out to the distance. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two sound peaking workouts. This lad has the tactical speed to adapt to whatever pace develops. A son of Quality Road, he has a 66% win rate from three starts.

#10 Medici (Demuro / Mandella) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and four powerful peaking workouts. This guy is a top challenger that excels on the Turf, at the distance, and over the course. He is another with tactical speed. A son of Into Mischief, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

#8 Army Man (Geroux / McCarthy) shares the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in two solid workouts. Look for him to be part of the pace scenario. This guy loves the Turf, distance, and course. A son of Battalion Runner, he is 50% in the money from four starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Iriseach [IRE] (Fresu / D'Amato) has cobbled together three good speed numbers in his last three races. Four supreme workouts add to his cause. Look for him to be among the tracker pack ready to roll into the stretch. A son of Ubettabelieveit [IRE], he is 40% in the money from five starts.

#5 Later Than Planned [IRE] (Pereira / D'Amato) should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. He holds the highest speed number over the Turf. Two speedy workouts increase his capability. A son of Cotai Glory [GB], he is 66% in the money from six starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Unrivaled Time  +  #2 Greenwich Village  +  #10 Medici  +  #8 Army Man.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#6 Unrivaled Time  /  #2 Greenwich Village,  #10 Medici  /  #2,  #10,  #8 Army Man,  #9 Iriseach [IRE],  #5 Later than Planned [IRE]  /  ALL.

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

Another Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

 We look in on the "lucky last" at beautiful Santa Anita. A race that will be on the Turf.

Santa Anita Park Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A solid field of ten will go to the grass for this "lucky last".

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

The entire field has raced over the Turf and at the distance. Only one will try the Santa Anita Turf for the first time. Speed numbers are fairly close with eight hitting a triple digit speed fig within their last three. All have been well prepped for the race by virtue of good workouts with the last thirty days. It should be excellent race to cap off a great day of racing.

#8 Captain Choochies (Geroux / Papaprodromou) has repeated his last two speed figs earning the second highest last out speed numbers. Two hearty workouts add to his cause. This guy will show speed and could wire the field. He will be seeking his fifth win in a row. A son of Classic Empire, he is 57% in the money from nineteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Uncle Happy (T. Baze / Powell) is another that has repeated his speed figs in his last two races. He comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and three dynamite workouts. This lad should track the pace closely. He drops in class and distance to make a good challenge. A son of Runhappy, he is 57% in the money from fourteen starts.

#1 On the Whim (Pereira / Pederson) comes in with the highest last out speed number and four supreme peaking workouts. He has improved his speed figs in his last three races. Look for him to be in the tracker pack. He has hit the board in all three races over the course. A son of Acclamation, he is 50% in the money from twelve starts.

#9 Amplitude (Berrrios / Sadler) drops in class and distance having last raced out at Baqueduct. He has posted three decent and consistent speed numbers in his last three. Three superb workouts will help his effort. He will be part of the tracker pack. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 42% in the money from seven starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 None Above the Law (Fresu / P. Miller) is another that will be in the tracker pack. He comes in with a good last out speed number and three vigorous peaking workouts. This guy loves the distance having won four times out of thirteen. He is another that will be dropping in class and distance. A son of Karakontie [JPN], he is 34% in the money from forty-four starts.

#7 Zalamo [FR] (Demuro / Powell) has earned three triple digit speed figs in a row. His last out speed number was excellent and has put in four robust workouts. He is yet another that will run amidst the tracker pack. This guy loves the distance and course. A son of Seabreeze, he is 47% in the money from twenty-one starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Captain Choochies  +  #5 Uncle Happy  +  #1 On the Whim  +  #9 Amplitude.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#8 Captain Choochies  /  #5 Uncle Happy,  #1 On the Whim  /  #5,  #1,  #9 Amplitude,  #3 None Above the Law,  #7 Zalamo [FR]  /  ALL.

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

  

Superfecta Sunday in Hot Springs

 We go to Hot Springs, Arkansas for an exciting Stakes Sprint.

Oaklawn Park Race 8 {King Cotton Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A solid field of nine will hit the dirt in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace hot. Speed numbers are very close making this one competitive. Only one will try the Arkansas dirt for the first time. Triple digit speed figures galore amongst this field. This should be a very exciting race.

With three scratches put up during the writing of this post. Consequently, not worth a Superfecta play.

Here is the potential order of finish based on our handicapping efforts:

#5 Roll On Big Joe (Leparoux / Hess)

#3 Wendelssohn (Bacon / Hartman)

#6 Tejano Twist (Arrieta / Hartman)

#4 Bourbon Bash (Rosario / Asmussen)

#1 Lips Say Bliss (C. Torres / Medina)

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

Superfecta Sunday on the Other Florida Coast

 We go to that other great city in Florida, Tampa, for an excellent Turf race for maidens.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Maiden Special Weight}

A lightly raced group of ten will hit the grass in this "lucky last" race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Only one entrant in this field has yet to compete over the Turf. Three will try the Tampa Bay course for the first time. Two will be cutting back in distance and two will be stretching out to the distance. There is enough forwardly placed types to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a terrific race to wager and watch.

#9 Marketplaceofideas [GB] (Camacho / C. Brown) comes to the race for her third career start. She has repeated her speed number in these two races. This gal holds the third highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Lope de Vega [IRE], she is 50% in the money from those two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Loveontheleftbank (Gil  /  M. Clement) loves the Turf, distance, and course. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. This gal will battle amidst the trackers. A daughter of Invincible Spirit [IRE], she is 75% in the money from four starts.

#3 Pop Art (P. Morales / Proctor) comes in with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two decent workouts. She is a tracker. This will be her third career start. She relishes the Turf and the course. A daughter of Speightstown, she will be trying to hit the board for the first time.

#5 Calla (Menesses / Damen) will be dropping in class and cutting back in distance. She has hit the board in both of her starts at the distance. Look for her to track the pace closely. A daughter of Mendelssohn, she is 50% in the money from six starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Smartest (Leon / Motion) enters off a long layoff with the second highest last out speed number and three stout workouts over the Turf. She could show speed. This gal likes the Turf and distance and will be dropping in class and cutting back in distance. A daughter of Karakontie [JPN], she is 100% in the money from two starts.

#8 Take Dat (Batista / G. Bennett) is another that enjoys the Turf, distance, and course. She will take part in the tracker pack. This lady had cobbled together three consistent workouts in the last thirty days. A daughter of Bal a Bali [BRZ], she is 50% in the money from two starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Marketplaceofideas [GB]  +  #1 Loveontheleftbank  +  #3 Parts Gold  +  #5 Calla. 

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#9 Marketplaceofideas  /  #1 Loveontheleftbank,  #3 Parts Gold  /  #1,  #3,   #5 Calla,  #6 Smartest,  #8 Take Dat  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday plays.

  

A Little South Florida Turf on Stakes Saturday

 Going to the Turf for Stakes Saturday action. We look at a nice Stakes race in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Sweetest Chant Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

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

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A strikingly good field will face off against one another in this highly competitive race. Only two will try the Gulfstream Turf for the first time. Another two will stretch out to this distance. There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed figs are very close. All have races over Turf. It should be one of the best races on the Gulfstream card.

#3 Brat Pack (J. Ruiz / Motion) will be making her third career start. She comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This gal has won over the Gulfstream course. Look for her to be in the tracker pack. A daughter of Gun Runner, she is 100% in the money from two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Sister Troienne (M. Gutierrez / B. Lynch) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and two superb Turf workouts. She is undefeated over the Turf, at the distance, and on the course. Look for her to be forwardly placed near the pace. A daughter of Munnings, she is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Surprise Ending (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will be making her second career start with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts over the Turf. She will be stretching out to this distance. This gal will take up a tracking position. A daughter of Bolt d'Oro, she has a 100%-win rate from her only start.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Storms Wake (L. Saez / B. Lynch) is another tracker that will be stretching out to this distance. She shares the third highest last out speed number and has put in two fine Turf workouts. This gal loves the Turf. A daughter of Oscar Performance, she is 75% in the money from four starts.

#10 Aggressive Lime (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) should track the pace closely. She comes to the race with a decent speed fig on a win. Four solid works add to her prep. She will try the Gulfstream course for the first time. A daughter of Authentic, she has a 66%-win rate from three starts.

#4 Spicy Princess (Alvarado / Biancone) holds the second highest last out speed number and one decent workout. She will be in the midst of the tracker pack looking to strike in the stretch. This lady relishes the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Tapit, she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Brat Pack  ///  #8 Sister Troienne,  #2 Surprise Ending,  #6 Storms Wake,  #10 Aggressive Lime,  #4 Spicy Princess.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #2,  #6,  #10,  #4  ///  #3 Brat Pack.

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

Superfecta Sunday on the Turf

 We take in a fantastic Turf race down in Tampa on this Superfecta Sunday.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~4-year-old Up~Allowance}

A good field of ten will hit the grass in the lucky last on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace in this race. Only three will try the Tampa Turf for the first time. All have gone the mile distance. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive race. It should be a fine race to wager and watch.

#10 Tux (D. Centeno / Mott) will be making the switch from dirt to Turf. This lad should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. He enters the race after an extended layoff. Four superb workouts add to his capability. Sound trainer stats for surface switch and layoff indicate that he is well positioned for the win. A son of Tapit, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Chicago Theatre (Morales / Proctor) should set-up right behind the speed. He comes to the race with the second highest last out speed number and one decent workout. This guy loves the Turf, distance, and course. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

#7 Thundering (Marin / Ryan) holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and one sound workout. Look for him to track the pace closely. He has strong performances on the Turf, at the distance, and on the course. A son of Mosier, he is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

#6 Noble Factor (A. Gallardo / Arriagada) should be part of the large tracker pack getting position. He holds the third highest last out speed number. This guy is another that loves the Turf, distance, and course. A son of The Factor, he is 83% in the money from twelve starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Growth Capital (Rojas / Vargas) should be forwardly placed. He has a 75% win rate over the Tampa course. This guy raced at a slightly longer distance last out. He relishes the Turf and distance. A son of War Front, he is 52% in the money from nineteen starts.

#5 Old Flag [IRE] (Menesses / McGoey) shares the highest last out speed number and has put in a decent workout. He has progressively improved his speed figs in his last three races. A son of US Navy Flag, he is 33% in the money from twenty-four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Tux  +  #9 Chicago Theatre  +  #7 Thundering  +  #6 Noble Factor.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#10 Tux  /  #9 Chicago Theatre,  #7 Thundering  /  #9,  #7,  #6 Noble Factor,  #1 Growth Capital,  #5 Old Flag [IRE]  /  ALL.

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

Stakes Saturday at the Pegasus World Cup Races

 We look at one of the races on the Pegasus World Cup on this Stakes Saturday.

Gulfstream Park Race 12 {Pegasus W.C. Turf Invitational~G1~1 1/8 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A full field of twelve will hit the grass in this annual grade one.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is some speed in this race should keep the pace rolling. Speed figs are exceptionally close making it super competitive. Six millionaires are in the race. Only five entrants will be trying the Gulfstream Turf for the first time. Two will be stretching out to the distance. It should be one of the best races on an extremely superb card.

#4 One Stripe [SAf] (Lerena / Motion) will be stretching out to this distance with a powerful workout readying him. He comes in with the fourth highest (4-way tie) last out speed number where he captured first over the Gulfstream course. This lad should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A son of One World [SAf], he is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Program Trading (Prat / C. Brown) is the morning line favorite and deservedly son. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and has turned up four methodical workouts. He is another that will track the pace closely. This guy will try the Gulfstream course for the first time. A millionaire son of Lope de Vega [IRE], he is 80% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Cugino (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) is another that will track the pace closely. This guy holds the highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. This runner has hit the board in all three of his starts at this distance. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 78% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Almendares [GB] (Rispoli / D'Amato) comes in from California with a decent last out speed number and four strong workouts. He should be part of the tracker pack seeking good position. He has run at the distance but will be his first attempt over the course. A son of Havana Grey, he is 70% in the money from twenty starts.

#8 Cabo Spirit (M. Smith / Papaprodromou) comes to the race with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This guy will be the speed and could hold on for a piece of the purse. He relishes the distance. It will be his first try over the course. A millionaire son of Pioneer of the Nile, he is 53% in the money from thirty-nine starts.

#7 Major Dude (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) has the tactical speed to adjust to the pace. He comes in with a good last out speed number and three consistent workouts. It will be his first effort over the Gulfstream course. This lad loves the Turf and distance. A millionaire son of Bolt d'Oro, he is 66% in the money from twenty-six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 One Stripe [SAf]  ///  #2 Program Trading,  #10 Cugino,  #5 Almendares [GB],  #8 Cabo Spirit,  #7 Major Dude.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #10,  #5,  #8,  #7  ///  #4 One Stripe [SAf].

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