Pennsylvania Derby Day

 Another great Stakes Saturday unfolds as we look at another Derby for our racing action.

PARX Race 14 {Pennsylvania Derby~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of ten will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Plenty of speed in this field will create a hot pace. Speed figs are fairly close. Only three have raced over the Parx track. One millionaire makes an appearance. Three will stretch out to the distance for the first time. All appeared to be well prepped for good performances. It should be a fantastically competitive race.

#7 Further Ado (Prat / B. Cox) is the deserved favorite with a good last out speed number and four dynamite workouts. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance and has chalked up four career wins. A millionaire son of Gun Runner, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 The Puma (Castellano / Delgado) will pose a mighty challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and two superb peaking workouts. This guy will run in the tracker pack and pounce in the stretch. A son of Essential Quality, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Sassmaster (Gaffalione / Pletcher) will be seeking his third win in a row with the second highest last out speed number and four durable workouts. He will be part of the tracker pack. This guy has the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Curlin, he holds a 66%-win rate from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Iron Honor (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and four consistent workouts. He has improved his speed figs in each of his last three races. This lad should track the pace closely. He has hit the board in both of his races at this distance. A son of Nyquist, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

#5 Talk to Me Jimmy (R. Silvera / R. Rodriquez) should be part of the speed scenario. He holds the third highest speed number at the distance. Two solid workouts add to his cause. He loves the dirt and the distance. A son of Modernist, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

#10 Micanopy (P. Lopez / Simone) is another that will be part of the tracker pack. He shares the third highest last out speed number and has posted one good workout. This guy will stretch out to the distance. A win over the track adds to his capability. A son of Uncle Chuck, he is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Further Ado  ///  #6 The Puma,  #9 Sassmaster,  #2 Iron Honor,  #5 Talk to me Jimmy,  #10 Micanopy.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #9,  #2,  #5,  #10  ///  #7 Further Ado.

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

 

Up North for Great Turf Racing on this Stakes Saturday

 This Stakes Saturday we look at a great TURF race for the ladies.

Woodbine Race 10 {E.P. Taylor~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Grade One Stakes}

A talented field of eight will go to the green in this annual event. It is a win and you're in for the Breeders' Cup.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to create a fast pace. Speed figs are very close making this one very contentious. Four Euro-invaders make up half the field. Only three have run over the Woodbine course. Four have gone this distance and one has raced longer. It should be a fantastic race on a tremendous day of racing up at Woodbine.

#4 Diamond Rain [GB] (Buick / Appleby) is the deserved favorite with the highest speed number over the Turf and at the distance. She has hit the board as well as improved in each of her last three races. This gal will be dropping in distance from her last. Look for her to track the pace and explode in the stretch. A daughter of Sharmadal, she is 81% in the money from eleven starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 SeeThe Fire [GB] (Hornby / Balding) comes over from Great Britain to challenge. She hit the board in her last at this very same distance. This gal loves the Turf and the distance. She should be part of the tracker pack ready to make her move heading into the stretch, A millionaire daughter of Sea the Starts [IRE], she is 61% in the money from twenty-one starts.

#6 Venetian Lace [IRE] (Spencer / Johnston) has improved in each of her last three, hitting the board in her last. All three races were in Great Britain. She went longer in her last. This gal will show speed. A daughter of Masar [IRE], she is 50% in the money from ten starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Gimme a Nother [SAf] (J. Velazquez / Motion) is seeking her fourth win in a row. She has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. She has hit the board over the Woodbine course. Stretching out to this distance, she will contend. A daughter of Gimme the Greenlight [AUS], she is 92% in the money from fourteen starts.

#7 Sultana (Rispoli / K. Attard) drops in distance with two bullet workouts. She should be part of the tracker pack. This gal has one her only race at the distance. A daughter of Always Dreaming, she is 87% in the money from eight starts.

#2 Achieve (Castellano / M. Casse) has improved her speed figs in each of her last three races. She should be part of the pace scenario. She will stretch out with a good workout over Turf. A daughter of Justify, she is 55% in the money from nine starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Diamond Rain [GB]  ///  #8 See The Fire [GB],  #6 Venetian Lace [IRE],  #1 Gimme a Nother [SAf],  #7 Sultana,  #2 Achieve.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #6,  #1,  #7,  #2  ///  #4 Diamond Rain [GB].

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

Superfecta Sunday at Kentucky Downs

 We journey to that great little Kentucky track with the adulating TURF course for our Superfecta Sunday.

Kentucky Downs Race 9 {Tapit Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A reduced field of eleven will go to the green in this competitive contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a fair amount of speed to launch a quick pace. speed numbers are fairly close. Only four have yet to run over the Kentucky Downs course. All have raced at this distance except for two; one will stretch out and one will cut back in distance. Two millionaires will make an appearance. It should be an exceptional race on another great day of racing.

#3 Ancient Rome (B. Curtis / Hills) has already notched a win over the course. He comes in after racing in Great Britain. This lad will stretch out to the distance. He holds the second highest (tie) speed fig over Turf. Expect him to track the pace and quicken in the stretch. A millionaire son of War Front, he is 41% in the money from thirty-four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Lambeth (J. Ortiz / Sharp) is the morning line favorite at 5-1 odds. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. This guy holds the second highest last out speed number and two efficient workouts. Look for him to track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A son of Arrogate, he is 44% in the money from eighteen starts.

#9 Smokey Mandate (Prat / Maker) has strung together three triple digit speed numbers in his last races. This guy won his last and has put together three strong peaking workouts. He has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A son of Strong Mandate, he is 54% in the money from twenty-two starts.

#10 West Hollywood (Carrasco / Green) has cobbled together eight straight triple-digit speed numbers. He has another with tactical speed. This horse is another that loves the Turf, distance, and course. He comes to the race with the third highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Clever Mischief (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) should track the pace closely. He has racked up four excellent workouts in the last thirty days. This gelding relishes the Turf, distance, and course. A son of Into Mischief, he is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

#7 Hiding in Honduras (J. Torres / Thomas) will cut back in distance as he seeks a seventh triple-digit speed fig in a row. He is another that will track the pace closely. Three solid workouts add to his cause. A son of Dialed In, he holds a 42% win rate from seven starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Ancient Rome  +  #6 Lambeth  +  #9 Smokey Mandate  +  #10 west Hollywood.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#3 Ancient Rome  /  #6 Lambeth,  #9 Smokey Mandate  /  #6,  #9,  #10 West Hollywood,  #4 Clever Mischief,  #7 Hiding in Honduras  /  ALL.

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

"The Summer Derby" on Stakes Saturday

 We journey to the "Spa" for one of the best races of the Summer.

Saratoga Race 13 {TRAVERS~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great group of ten will hit the dirt in this annual classic race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is enough speed in this race to create a hot pace. Speed numbers are fairly close with only three having hit a triple digit Beyer speed fig. All are well prepped for this contest. Half the field has gone this distance; the other half will stretch out for the first time. Six have raced over the Saratoga track. It should be a fantastic race on a great Stakes Saturday of racing.

#9 Golden Tempo (J. Ortiz / DeVaux) is the deserved favorite coming off his Belmont Derby win. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four superb workouts. The Kentucky Derby winner has hit the board in all three of his races at this distance. He will be seeking his third win in a row. Look for him to close gallantly. A millionaire so of Curlin, he is 100% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Leading Change (M. Franco / B. Cox) will be making his third start in his form cycle seeking his third win in a row. He will stretch out while sitting right off the leaders. This guy has prepped with four powerful workouts and is primed to run a big race. A son of Gun Runner, he has a win rate of 100% from two starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Sea Strike (Prat / C. Brown) will stretch out to the distance while holding the highest last out speed number and two fine workouts. He has a win over the Saratoga track. This lad should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A son of Midshipman, he holds a 66% win rate from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Renegade (Gaffalione / Pletcher) will challenge sharing the fourth highest last out speed number and putting in two solid workouts. This guy should be part of the tracker park. He has hit the board in both of his starts at this distance. A son of Into Mischief, he is 100% in the money from eight starts.

#3 Napoleon Solo (J. Velazquez / Summers) should show speed. He has won his only start at this distance. This comes to the race holding the third highest last out speed number and three supreme peaking workouts. A son of Liam's Map, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

#4 The Puma (Castellano / Delgado) will stretch out to the distance with an endurance and stamina producing workout tab of three longer works. This guy will be closing swiftly into a demanding pace. A son of Essential Quality, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Golden Tempo  ///  #2 Leading Change,  #7 Sea Strike,  #5 Renegade,  #3 Napoleon Solo,  #4 The Puma.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #7,  #5,  #3,  #4  ///  #9 Golden Tempo.

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

Superfecta Sunday at Ellis Park

 We look at the penultimate race of the Ellis Park season for our Superfecta Sunday.

Ellis Park Race 8 {Ellis Park Turf Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/ Mares~Stakes}

A reduced field of ten will hit the Turf in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed in this race to produce an honest pace. Speed figs are very close with the exception of the favorite, #6 Lush Lips [GB].  All but two have competed over the Ellis Park Turf. Every one of these ladies have gone this distance. It should be a fantastic race.

#6 Lush Lips [GB] (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) is the morning line favortie and deservedly so. She holds the highest last out speed number which she has repeated from her previous race. Four excellent workouts add to her fire power. She is the very best of this group over the Turf and at the distance. A millionaire daughter of Ten Sovereigns [IRE], she is 83% in the money from twelve races.

No Value in a W/P/S wager.

#7 Just Ruthless (J. Torres / R. Mott) should track the pace closely with the fourth highest last out speed number and three dynamite workouts. She loves the Turf and the distance. This gal has hit the board in all of her last three starts. A daughter of Justify, she is 57% in the money from fourteen starts.

#10 Icona [IRE] (Curtis / B. Walsh) comes to the race with the second highest last out speed number and four tremendous workouts. She excels over the Turf, at the distance, and on the course. Look for her to be positioning among the tracker pack. A daughter of Kingman [GB], she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#4 Next Up (M. Gutierrez / Sims) is another tracker who has improved her speed figs in each of her last three races. This gal is superb over the Turf, at the distance, and on this course. A daughter of Accelerate, she is 77% in the money from thirteen starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Totally Justified (Bealmear / Meah) will be cutting back in distance for this competition. She has hit the board in her last two and has a win over the course. She should track the pace closely. Another daughter of Justify, she is 37% in the money from sixteen starts.

#8 Daisy Flyer (Concepcion / Arnold) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. She should be part of the tracker pack. This gal has posted respectable speed figs on the Turf, at the distance, and over the course. A daughter of Mshawish, she is 44% in the money from nine starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Lush Lips [GB]  +  #7 Just Ruthless  +  #10 Icona [IRE]  +  #4 Next Up.

10 CENT Superfecta Striaght ($5.60)

#6 Lush Lips [GB]  /  #7 Just Ruthless,  #10 Icona [IRE]  /  #7,  #10,  #4 Next Up,  #3 totally Justified,  #8 Daisy Flyer  /  ALL.

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

  

An Evening Superfecta Sunday

 Another Derby up in Washington state for our Superfecta Sunday.

Emerald Downs Race 11 {Muckleshoot Derby~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

An interesting field of ten will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Only one has gone this distance. Six will stretch out from a six-furlong sprint and three will stretch out from a mile route. All have competed over the Emerald Downs track. There is plenty of speed to create a hot pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a fantastic after dinner race to enjoy.

#7 Nightcap Recap (Orozco / Cooper) will be making his third start in the form cycle with three sharp stamina strengthening workouts. He will stretch out from six furlongs. This gelding should race near the front-end. He holds the highest last out speed number. A son of Conveyance, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Robin Racer (F. Alvarado / Wenzel) is the deserved favorite with the second highest last out speed number and one sharp workout. This guy is the only one in the field to have gone this distance. Look for him to be in the tracker pack and strike in the stretch. A son of Connect, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#8 Chase (Amador / Henson) will stretch out with the third highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He has repeated this speed number in his last two starts. This guy will show speed as he stretches out from a mile route. A son of Pop Artist, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

#3 Ole's Surprise (Krigger / Cloutier) will also stretch out from a mile with a good last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He should track the pace closely. This gelding enjoys the dirt and the track. A son of Ralis, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

Other wagering Interests

#5 Count Dalia (Alex Cruz / Leaney) will be stretching out from six furlongs with the fourth highest last out speed number and one dynamite workout. He will be part of the speed scene. This gelding has improved his speed figs in each of his last three races. A son of Counterforce, he is 42% in the money from seven starts.

#6 Senor Tequila's (A. Castellanos / Rosales) comes to the race with the highest overall speed number. He hit the board with a good speed fig in his last. This lad is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Misremembered, he is 33% in the money from fifteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Nightcap Recap  +  #1 Robin Racer  +  #8 Chase  +  #3 Ole's Surprise.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#7 Nightcap Recap  /  #1 Robin Racer,  #8 Chase  /  #1,  #8,  #3 Ole's Surprise,  #5 Count Dalia,  #6 Senor Tequila's  /  ALL.

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

   

Stakes Saturday Up North

 We head up North to Canada to take in a million-dollar stakes race on this Stakes Saturday.

Woodbine Race 10 {Kings Plate~1 1/4 mile~ Synthetic~3 year-old~CAN~Stakes}

A great group of twelve colts, fillies, and geldings will take to the Tapeta in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is sufficient speed in the race to keep the pace moving swiftly. Two fillies will challenge the lads. All will stretch out to this distance for the first time. Speed figs are fairly close. One entrant will try the Tapeta for the first time. It should be a fantastic race on a great day of racing.

#1 Luster (J. Velazquez / J. Carroll) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and one dynamite workout. She will be seeking her third win in a row as she rides a three-race speed fig progression. This gal should sit right off the leaders and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Knicks Go, she is 100% in the money form five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Dixie Law (P. Moran / Desruisseaux) is the other filly in the race and will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She should track the pace closely. She loves the Tapeta and the track. A daughter of Tiz the Law, she is 75% in the money from eight starts.

#7 Magical Factor (Campos / Halden) is another that has repeated his last two speed figs. He should be part of the pressing crew. This guy loves the Tapeta and the track. In preparation he has put in four superb workouts. A son of The Factor, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

#8 Highwaytothemoon (R. Hernandez / Desruisseaux) is another that has repeated his last two speed figs. He comes to the race with the third highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. A son of Ransom the Moon, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

#12 Military Time (Aebly / M. Casse) has hit the board in all five of his starts over the Tapeta and track. He is another that should track the pace closely. Two strong peaking workouts add to his capability. A son of Gun Runner, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

#9 Brachetto (Munger / Carey) has improved his speed numbers in each of his last three starts. He has arguably the best workout tab with three supreme peaking workouts. This guy enjoys the Tapeta and track. A son of Vekoma, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Luster  ///  #5 Dixie Law,  #7 Magical Factor,  #8 Highwaytothemoon,  #12 Military Time,  #9 Brachetto.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #7,  #8,  #12,  #9  ///  #1 Luster.

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