Sunny South for the Winter

The first weekend of December is here.  It is time to look at the sunny south for our racing pleasure.  On this Saturday (12/3) we see the opening of the South's premiere race track, Gulfstream Park.  Not forgotten is the vernerable Fair Grounds Race Course which we will also take a look at.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Spectacular Bid~6 furlongs~2 year old~Stakes}
We are looking forward to some great racing at Gulfstream with it's earlier opening.  This race shapes up to be, well, spectacular.  There is nothing better than taking in a race amongst the youngsters.  A very pleasant field of eight will make their way to the gate.  There is a good group of those forwardly placed in this one.  Consequently, it could open the door for a closer to take this one.  Rambunctious two's can get carried away in fast early fractions.

#5 Luke of York (Maragh / DiVito) will be going for three wins in a row while transferring his racing talent from synthetic to dirt.  He appears to be a true closer holding the highest (tie) last outr speed number, a two race progression, and three vigorous workouts over dirt surfaces.  He should close well in this sprint.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Town Prize (Saez / Banach) will also make the transition from synthetic to dirt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three sensational workouts.  This guy appears to have great tactical speed and could let the fast and furious ones go in order to settle back and pick up the pieces.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Vexor (Castellano / Kimmel) looks ready to run well sharing the highest speed number at the distance and two bullet workouts.  He should be up close to the pace-setters ready to strike in the stretch.

#7 Ancient Rome (Rocco / A. Dutrow) could be the speed that holds on for a piece sharing the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four robust workouts.  He will be ready to rock.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Luke of York  / #8 Town Prize / #3 Vexor / #7 Ancient Rome.


Fair Grounds Race 10 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Allowance}
On this December Saturday we have get some Turf on our docket.  This race shapes up nicely as ten will make the start under sunny New Orleans skies.  A wonderful balance of running styles will make this one a bit challenging.

#1 Greek Warrior (Mena / Calhoun) could go off as the favorite and deservedly so with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one excellent workout.  He should handle the move from a sprint to a route.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Lights Out Lidge (Napravnik / Johnston) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts.  He can be expected to close swiftly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Atom Splitter (Zimmerman / Mathews) should have a mighty impact with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sturdy workouts.  He also holds the third highest speed number at the distance.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#4 Sour (Leparoux / Stall) will be making his eleventh start of the year after a brief freshening.  He holds the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest last out speed number and hast put in two hearty workouts.  No question he should be in the hunt.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Greek Warrior / #10 Lights Out Lidge, #8 Atom Splitter / #10, #8 / #4 Sour.



Friday's Results
Calder Race Course R10.  La Prevoyante.  Our first pick, Cheetah [GB] finished second for show money of $1.70.  Our second pick, Senada, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Casablanca Smile [CHI] won (1st) for show money of $3.20.
Superfecta went 6-10-9-7.
Bankroll shows slippage to $11.70.