Happy Tampa Bay Derby Day

 As we stride closer to the first Saturday in May, we take a look at another prep race for the big dance.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Tampa Bay Derby~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-olds~Graded Stakes}

A nice field of nine will go to the gate in this Kentucky Derby points race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

A very competitive field will battle for the points. Speed figs are fairly close with each of these showing different levels of improvement. Two maidens have made the field. Only three have run over the Tampa Bay dirt. One will be cutting back in distance and three will be stretching out to the distance. All are lightly raced including three that will be making their second start. It should be a smashing race on the road to the Kentucky Derby.

#9 Canaletto (Prat / C. Brown) will be making his second start after winning his maiden by eight lengths. He earned the second highest last out speed number and has put in four superb workouts. This guy will show speed on the stretch out. A son of Into Mischief, that win gives him a 100% win rate.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Further Ado (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) will be seeking his third win in a row. He holds the highest speed number at this distance and has produced four strong peaking workouts. This lad should track the pace closely. He has won both of his races at this distance. A son of Gun Runner, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Powershift (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be making his second start with the highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy should run right off the pace. His only race is over the Tampa dirt. He will be seeking to break his maiden. A son of Constitution, he is 100% in the money from one start.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 The Puma (Castellano / Delgado) comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He should settle nicely within the tracker pack. This colt will be making his third start of the form cycle. He has finished will over the Tampa dirt. A son of Essential Quality, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

#1 Redland Rebels (J. Alvarado / Biancone) comes in with the third highest last out speed number at this distance over the Turf. Add a couple strengthening workouts to his cause. This guy is speedster and will battle on the front-end. A son of Uncle Chuck, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

#2 Talkin (Rosario / Gargan) will cut back to this distance for his first start at this distance. He will be part of the tracker group. This colt comes down from Aqueduct. He showed good speed figs in his first two starts. A son of Good Magic, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Canaletto  ///  #6 Further Ado,  #5 Powershift,  #8 The Puma,  #1 Redland Rebels,  #2 Talkin.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Further Ado,  #5 Powershift,  #8 The Puma,  #1 Redland Rbels,  #2 Talkin  ///  #9 Canaletto.

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

Superfecta Sunday in Hot Springs, Arkansas

 We look in on another Kentucky Derby prep race on this Superfecta Sunday.

Oaklawn Park Race 11 {Rebel Stakes~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A field of nine will go to the gate in this featured race on an excellent card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A talented field of Triple-crown nominees appear to be well prepped for this contest. There is enough speed to produce a steady pace. Speed numbers are very close. Three will run over the Oaklawn track for the first time and one will stretch out to the distance. It should be a fantastic race on an exciting day of racing.

#2 Litmus Test (Prat / Baffert) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and three speedy workouts. It will be his first try over the Oaklawn track. He should track the pace closely. A son of Nyquist, he holds a 60% in the money record from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Blackout Time (B. Hernandez / McPeek) is the deserved favorite with the fourth highest last out speed number and three dynamite workouts. He will try the Oaklawn track for the first time. This guy should be part of the speed scenario. He loves the dirt and distance. A son of Not This Time, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

#7 Silent Tactic (C. Torres / M. Casse) comes in with the highest last out speed number and one quick workout. This guy loves the dirt, distance, and track. Look for him to be part of the tracker pack. A son of Tacitus, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

#10 Soldier N Diplomat (J. Ortiz / S. Asmussen) holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. He is another lover of the dirt, distance, and track. This lad has the tactical speed to adjust to the pace. A son of Army Mule, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Strategic Risk (Castellano / M. Casse) should track the pace closely. He comes to the race with a decent last out speed number and one hearty workout. He has won two out of four at this very distance. A son of Noble Bird, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#3 Class President (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be stretching out to the distance. He will be making his third career start after achieving progressively improving speed figs. This colt should be right on the pace. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Litmus Test  +  #4 Blackout Time  +  #7 Silent Tactic  +  #10 Soldier N Diplomat.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#2 Litmus Test  /  #4 Blackout Time,  #7 Silent Tactic  /  #4,  #7,  #10 Soldier N Diplomat,  #6 Strategic Risk,  #3 Class President.

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

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!!!