Stakes Saturday in Iowa

 Into the evening we go to look in on a competitive dirt sprint stakes race for Iowa breds.

Prairie Meadows Race 9 {John Wayne Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Colts and Geldings~IA bred~Stakes}

A very closely matched field of ten will go to the gate.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is speed of plenty in this field. Expect a very fast race. Speed figs are very close making it super competitive with any of these lads capable of winning. All have raced over the Prairie Meadows oval. It should be a great evening of racing.

#3 Mollies Rocket (Corbett / Wellington) should be part of the speed contingent on the front end. This guy comes in with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two speedy peaking workouts. He loves this track and distance. A son of Rock the Rock [IRE], he is 85% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Basic Chance (W. Garcia / Martin) holds the fourth highest last out speed number and the highest speed number at the distance. He should be part of the speed crew. This gelding leads this field with sixteen career wins. A son of Yes Its True, he is 64% in the money from forty-five career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Smart N. Intuitive (Cancheri / Arnett) has the tactical speed to tackle any pace that develops. He shares the highest last out speed number with one decent workout. This guy also holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance. A son of Notional, he is 47% in the money from nineteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Ship Boss (Pusac / Anderson) also holds the highest last out speed number with two quality workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed battling for position. He is good at the distance and over the dirt. A son of Midshipman, he is another with a 47% in the money record from twenty-one career starts.

#5 Secret Blarney (Jordan / Young) comes in off three wins in a row. He holds the second highest last out speed number. This lad should display strong tactical speed. He has improved his speed figs in each of those last three races. A son of Secret Circle, he is 72% in the money from twenty-two career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#3 Mollies Rocket  //  #2 Basic Chance,  #1 Smart N. Intuitive,  #9 Ship Boss,  #5 Secret Blarney.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Mollies Rocket  +  #2 Basic Chance  +  #1 Smart N. Intuitive +  #9 Ship Boss.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.10)

#3 Mollies Rocket  /  #2 Basic Chance  /  #1 Smart N Intuitive,  #9 Ship Boss,  #5 Secret Blarney  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all who play the evening racing.  Hope your horse(s) hit the wire first!!!