Arlington Million Day

It is Arlington Million day here at Arlington Park Race Track in suburban Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Track officials have delivered another tremendous undercard for this premiere Turf race.  Eight of the twelve races are scheduled on the Turf. 

The potential for Thunderstorms exists which may move some races off the Turf.  Should it rain, the Turf course could go from good to yielding.  The weather people projected storms last night, but we see no evidence of that this morning.  Here in Chicago, if you wait a minute, the weather will change.

We will take a look at the two premiere races on the card.

Arlington Park Race 9 {Beverly D-G1~1 3/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great field of eleven will line up for this extraordinary race.  Half the field is composed of foreign born giving the race a strong international flavor.  Speed numbers in this field suggest that any of the gals could find their way to the winners circle.

#1 Stacelita [FR] (Dominguez / Brown) looks ready for a peak performance with her second start on North American soil.  She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four well-built, peaking workouts.  She should close swiftly for the victory.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#8 Pachattack (Geroux / Butler) is a sharp closer that will challenge in the stretch with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five super powerful workouts.  She could make her mark on this field.
$2 SHOW.

#6 River Jetez [SAF] (Soumillon / de Kock) is trained by world class trainer, Micheal de Kock.  Do not count her out.  She is 86% in the money at this distance over seven races.  Her Racing Post numbers show she can compete well with this field.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Fantasia [GB] (Maragh / Sheppard) looks primed for this race sharing the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one stout workouts.  She could engage in the closing battle.

#7 Cheetah [GB] (Gomez / Clement) is another that could do well over the Arlington Park Turf.  She has the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and one solid workout.  Another who will be in the mix of an exciting closing battle.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Stacelita [FR] / #8 Pachattack / #6 River Jetez [SAF] / #3 Fantasia [GB], #7 Cheetah [GB].


Arlington Park Race 10 {Arlington Million~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
The three Euro invaders all have a legitimate chance to win this one.  It doesn't appear there will be a strong pace, but a number of forwardly placed will compete for the lead.  A fantastic field of ten will go to the gate for the best Turf race of the year.

#5 Gio Ponti (Dominguez / Clement) looks ready to pop a top performance with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts.  This guy could make it his second Arlington Million victory closing strongly.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#7 Cape Blanco [IRE] (Spencer / O'Brien) will challenge the great Gio Ponti with a pressing atack.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and could dominate this field.
$2 SHOW.

#2Tajaaweed (Graham / Peitz) appears to be sitting on a great performance with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three athletic workouts.  He loves the Arlington Park green and should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Mission Approved (Espinoza / Chatterpaul) should be ready for a peak performance with his third start of the form cycle.  He holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two serious workouts.  He should the speed of the group.

#4 Zack Hall [FR] (Soumillon / Delzangles) has to be considered as a shipper across the pond.  He could press the pace ready to get first strike on the front runners.  He is coming off a longer route and has put in a genuine peaking workout at AP.

#9 Wigmore Hall [IRE] (Turner / Bell) will be a strong racer ready for a supreme effort over the Arlington Park grass.  He is an expert at this distance showing a 84% in the money record over six races.  He should make his impact tracking the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Gio Ponti / #7 Cape Blanco [IRE] / #2 Tajaaweed / #8 Mission Approved, #4 Zack Hall [FR], #9 Wigmore Hall [IRE].



Friday's Results
Saratoga R7. Hall of Fame. Our first pick, Street Game, finished 7th (last).  Our second pick, Big Blue Kitten, won (1st) for place money of $3.00 and show money of $2.00.  Our third pick, Chrimson China, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 6-4-5-2.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $9.75.  We will supplement with another $10.00 for todays Arlington Million.