Turfway to the Derby

Another thrilling Stakes Saturday is on the docket.  Today we look at an excellent handicapping challenge at Turfway Park.

Turfway Park Race 10 {Vinery Spiral Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A great full field of twelve will step off onto the Polytrack in this 41st annual event.  There will be pace, some trackers and a handful of closers.  It should be an exciting race.

#12 Handsome Mike (Rosario / O'Neill) looks much the best with the highest speed number at the distance, the highest last out speed number, and one stamina inducing workout.  He should be forwardly placed ready to move fluidly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Ill Conceived (Elliott / Servis) has decent tactical speed and will challenge.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and two superb workouts.  This 88% in the money runner could show more improvement.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Heavy Breathing (Castellano / Pletcher) will be a contender with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a decent win at this distance, and two strong, peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed readying a good turn of hoove.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Tizanexpense (Lebron / Maker) will be in the hunt sharing the third highest last out speed number, holding a five race progression, and putting in two swift workouts.  He could track and close in on a speedy pace.

#1 Russian Greek (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) will be in the mix also sharing the third highest last out speed number, pulling a five race progression, and putting in five superior, peaking workouts.  Would not be a surprise if he finds himself in the winners circle.

10 CENT Superfecta

#12 Handsome Mike / #7 Ill Conceived / #3 Heavy Breathing / #9 Tizanexpense, #1 Russian Greek.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita R7.  Pasadena.  Our first pick, Stoney Fleece, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Chips All In, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.
Superfecta went 4-5-6-8.
Bankroll gets shaved a few cents to $27.77.