Stakes Saturday on the Derby Trail

Stakes Saturday brings us two exciting graded stakes races along the Kentucky Derby trail.  Both are in the Sunshine state of Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Hutcheson~G2~7 furlongs~3 year old~Stakes}
A terrific field of ten KD 139 aspirants will make the start.  There is a ton of speed in this event which may help those coming from off the pace.  Only three have run at this distance.  The majority will be stretching out a little longer in this sprint.

#3 Weekend Hideaway (Bravo / Serpe) has an edge with a pure pressing style.  He should be able to stay close to the pace and get first jump on the field.  With the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong peaking workouts, this guy should be able to motor home fluidly.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#8 Honorable Dillon (Rocco / Kenneally) should put forth a nice challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  He should use his pressing/tracking style to great benefit.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Undrafted (Saez / Ward) most assuredly will be in the hunt sharing the second highest last out speed number at a mile route, working a two race progression, and putting in three superb workouts.  He should be able to use his speed to hold on for a piece.

#1 Forty Tales (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should be in the mix with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two satisfying workouts.  This guy could track the pace and strike in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Weekend Hideaway, #8 Honorable Dillon / #3, #8 / #7 Undrafted, #1 Forty Tales / #7, #1.



Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Sam F. Davis~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A tremendous field of ten Derby hopefuls are likely to make the start in this annual graded affair.  There will be speed.  There will be forwardly placed runners as well.  And there will be those who like to track the pace setters seeking an opening.  A superior race is bound to unfold.

#1A Dynamic Sky [ONT-C] (Contreras / Casse) could very well be the one to beat with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts.  His coupled entry, #1 Northern Lion (Husbands / Casse) is no slouch either with his tactical speed, a win at this distance and three hearty workouts.  Either one of these guys could pull off the victory.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#4 My Name Is Michael (Rosario / Mott) will provide a mighty challenge sharing the highest last out speed number, working a four race progression, and putting in three stupendous workouts including two bullets.  This Woodbine invader could track the pace ready to finish rapidly in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Speak Logistics (Serpa / Plesa) should also be a contender with the highest speed number at the distance and four strengthening workouts.  He will be one of the speedsters attempting to hold off the pace challengers.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Divine Ambition (Martinez / Miller) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed ready to rumble.

#8 Falling Sky (Saez / Terranova) is cross-entered here and in the aforementioned race.  Should he go in this one he has a shot.  This son of Lion Heart shares the highest last out speed number, holds a two race progression, and has put in three hearty, peaking workouts.  His pressing attack could be a good factor in the race.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1A Dynamic Sky (#1 Northern Lion) / #4 My Name Is Michael / #5 Speak Logistics / #3 Divine Ambition, #8 Falling Sky.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita Park R7.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Secret Motive, finished 3rd for show money of $7.20.  Our second pick, Pure Indy, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 1-2-5-9.
Bankroll gets a rise to $8.19.