Stakes Saturday Evening Turf

What a great Saturday filled to the brim with great stakes races from coast to coast.  Today we venture into the evening hours for a couple of exciting TURF stakes at gorgeous Colonial Downs in Virginia.

Colonial Downs Race 6 {Edward P. Evans All Along~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A fantastic line-up of eleven talented gals will go to the grass in this race.  With limited speed, the race could turn out to be a Euro-style adventure.  The final furlongs could have a healthy amount of quickening.

#5 La Pernelle [IRE] (Dominguez / C. Brown) might have a slight edge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two decent workouts.  She will making her second North American start after a reasonably good racing career in France.  This Irish bred could benefit from the large field and Euro-style ending.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Snow Top Mountain (P. Lopez / Proctor) should challenge with an o.k. last out speed number, but the best workout tab of the group.  She posted three stamina peaking works.  this stakes winning closers holds the second highest speed number at the distance.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Speak Easy Gal (Saez / Wolfson) should take to the lead showing speed.  She has the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two speedy workouts.  Her speed could come to great advantage with a field of those used to coming from off the pace.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#3 Pachattack (Maragh / Motion) looks ready to stretch out after a nice freshening.  She enjoys the highest last out speed number and three strengthening workouts.  This gal should stay close to the pace ready to strike.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 La Pernelle [IRE] / #8 Snow Top Mountain / #7 Speak Easy Gal / #3 Pachattack.



Colonial Downs Race 7 {Colonial Turf Cup~1 3/16 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A full bodied field of twelve will venture onto the green for this annual event.  A lone speedster followed by a small group of forwardly placed could make for an interesting, yet exciting race. 

#5 Air Support (Solis / McGaughey) looks ready for a peak effort in his third race of the form cycle.  He has run a couple of decent last out speed numbers, holds a two race progression, and has put in two strong workouts.  This colt holds the highest speed number at the distance which resulted in a win.  He should be closing quickly.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Rahystrada (Russell / Hughes) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four superb peaking workouts.  He should be able to track the pace and roll with spirit into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Forte Dei Marmi [GB] (Maragh / Attfield) will also contend with third highest (tie) last out speed number and two athletic workouts.  He has had strong performances while racing in Great Britain.  This six year-old gelding will close strongly into an honest pace.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#10 Smart Bid (Prado / Motion) should be forwardly placed ready to move through the stretch.  He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one hearty workout. 

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Air Support / #2 Rahystrada / #1 Forte Dei Marmi [GB] / #10 Smart Bid.



Friday's Results
Belmont Park R8.  Optional Claiming.  Our first pick, Hard Life, was scratched.  Our second pick, Bid A Moon, finished 3rd for show money of $2.30.
We dumped the 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the scratch.  Superfecta went 6-3-2-5.
Bankroll gains three dimes to $36.95.