Stakes Saturday in Hollywood

Once again we venture into the starry atmosphere of Hollywood Park to witness youngsters battle their way to the winners circle.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 9 {Cash Call Futurity~G1~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
An exceptionally talented group of thirteen will go to the start in one of the great races of the Fall season.  There is simply not a lot of speed in here, but these lads are young and may adapt learnedly.  Speed numbers at the distance and over the surface are relatively comparable.  With great pedigrees coupled with the large field, this race could be the most exciting of the weekend.

#6 Shared Belief (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) could be the odds on favorite with the absolute highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stellar workouts.  This son of Candy Ride [ARG] is primed for this race and could come out of it as one of the most talked about aspirants going into the Derby season.  He should be forwardly placed ready to strike when coaxed into action.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#3 Bond Holder (Gutierrez / O'Neill) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stamina producing workouts.  A son of the great Mineshaft, he should be setting up for a magnificent closing run.  This guy ranks second (tie) in terms of speed number at the distance.
$2 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#5 Tap It Rich (Smith / Baffert) will contend sharing the third highest last out speed number and three endurance workouts.  This son of Tapit should be tracking the pace closely ready to pounce going into the stretch.  He also shares the second highest speed number at the distance, though he has not yet raced over a synthetic surface.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Tamarando (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) should be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb workouts. A son of Bertrando, he could be closing swftly.  He holds the highest speed number at the distance and is the most expierenced runner in the field with an 85% in the money record in seven starts.

#9 Karma King (Talamo / Dollase) could surprise with another notable improvement.  He has posted a couple of good last out speed numbers and is one of a number that are 100% in the money in all their starts; in his case three.  A son of Pure Prize, he should be on the front end seeking to hold on for a piece of the purse pie.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Shared Belief  /  #3 Bond Holder  /  #5 Tap It Rich  /  #2 Tamarando, #9 Karma King.



Friday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R5.  Maiden Special Weight.  Our first pick, Nooten, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Hye I'm Jack, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 7-10-2-8.
Bankroll gets raked and dips to $77.78.