Wow Dudes, Hollywood

Today we look at the highly competitive Hollywood Gold Cup.

Hollywood Park Race 8 {Hollywood Gold Cup~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A tremendous field of eight goes to the gate in this annual stakes race.  There appears to be not much speed.  Look forward to a strategically run race.

#3 Setsuko (Espinoza / Mandella) has a micro-edge with the second highest last out speed number and three stellar, peaking workouts.  He will track whichever horse takes the lead and make his move in the turn heading for the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Twirling Candy (Rosario / Sadler) will provide a powerful challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three endurance producing workouts.  Look for him near the front end ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Game On Dude (Sutherland / Baffert) will be forwardly placed looking for the victory with the third highest last out speed number and four spectacular workouts.  He could hold on well at this distance.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Soul Candy (Gomez / Gallagher) will close swiftly looking for a piece of the purse pie sharing the second highest last out speed number, possessing a three race progression, and putting in three solid workouts.  He could surprise this field.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Setsuko, #1 Twirling Candy / #3, #1 / #4 Game On Dude, #6 Soul Candy / #4, #6.



Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R6. Leematt.  Our first pick, A.P. Ridge, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Ryan's Gift, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our third pick, Silence, was scratched.  Superfecta went 3-1-5-2.
Bankroll shaves a buck to $10.70.