From Tampa Bay Downs to Santa Anita

Today we look at two extremely competitive races.  One that will determine which horses begin their trek down the derby trail in earnest.  Another with some of the best all weather track runners in the country.  A wonderful Saturday is here to enjoy.

Tampa Bay Race 10 {Sam Davis~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
This is the first in a number of stakes races which will begin to determine which three year olds will be able to get into the Kentucky Derby.  There are four in this race which are truly to shelf and the other three are improving.  All have derby dreams.  Schoolyard Dreams (C. Velasquez / Ryan) seems to be the best prepared for this race.  He has solid speed numbers across the board, is 100% in the money at the distance and has put in three stellar workouts leading up to this.  Rule (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be the speed in this race.  He has the highest speed numbers across the board, is 100% in the money over his five races he has run, and has put in four fabulous workouts.  Uptowncharlybrown (Centeno / Seewald) looks very tough, but has not gone this distance as yet.  He posted a solid last out speed number and a strong workout prepping for this race.  Rounding out the fab four in this race is Middle of the Nite ( Prado / Albertrani).  Another who has not yet gone this distance, but has a strong last out speed number and has posted three robust workouts.  Let's give this Tampa Bay Downs derby trail race a shot.

$2 SHOW:  #2 Schoolyard Dreams
$2 SHOW:  #1 Rule
10 CENT Superfecta:  #2 Schoolyard Dreams / #1 Rule / #6 Uptowncharlybrown / #4 Middle of the Nite.

Santa Anita Race 8 {Santa Maria Handicap~G2~1 1/16 mile~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
What a sensational field!  Any of these fine ladies could grab a piece of the purse.  St. Trinians(GB) (Rosario / Mitchell) has a very slight edge over this talented field.  She has a triple digit last out speed number and has put in four solid workouts in preparation.  Mushka (Desormeaux / Mott) has a top last out speed number, a four race progression, and two peaking workouts.  Life Is Sweet (Gomez / Shirreffs) has trained forwardly with four peaking workouts. She has posted the highest last out speed number and will be closing fast.  My Baby Baby (Solis / McPeek) may be the surprise.  She is 100% in the money at this distance, has a decent last out speed number, a four race progression, and a nice workout. Let's play sunny Santa Anita.

$2 SHOW:  #3 St. Trinians(GB)
$2 SHOW:  #4 Mushka
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 St. Trinians(GB) / #4 Mushka / #8 Life Is Sweet / #1 My Baby Baby.
















Friday's Results
Gulfstream R7.  Our first pick, Easy Ashley, finished 3rd for $2.40 in show money.  Our second pick, Argyle Pink, finished 11th (last).  Superfecta went 3-2-5-9.
Turfway R11.  Our first pick, Deputy Darling, won (1st) for $3.60 in show money.  Our second pick, Champagn Jane, finished 10th (last).  Superfecta went 1-6-2-4.
Bankroll sits at $7.90 which we will supplement with another $10.00 for today.