Stakes Saturday Turf Action in the Pea Patch

 We go to the Midwest for some exciting Turf action.

Ellis Park Race 9 {Wise Dan~G2~1 1/16 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of ten will hit the green in this annual event usually held at Churchill Downs.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this race to carry forward a swift pace. Speed figs are very close giving all a chance to saunter into the winners circle. Only four in this crew have raced over the Ellis Park grass. All last raced at Churchill. It should be the best race on a very strong card.

#1 Harlan Estate (Cannon / Beckman) looks very strong with the fourth highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. Expect him to track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. He holds the third highest speed number at the distance. A son of Kantharos, he is 52% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Set Piece [GB] (Geroux / B. Cox) is the 4-5 morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He should have a proper pace to showcase his closing capability. He also holds the highest speed number at the distance. A son of Dansili [GB], he is 59% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Get Smokin (Santana / M. Casse) will show speed from the opening gate. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy shares the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Get Stormy, he is 54% in the money from twenty-four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Cowboy Justice [GB] (Graham / C. Murphy) could surprise with arguably the best workout tab of four strong works. He will make his third North American start showing continued improvement. Look for him to track the pace. A son of Lope de Vega [IRE], he is 46% in the money from thirteen career starts.

#5 Play Action Pass (Gaffalione / Medina) is another that should track the pace closely. He has recorded two wins in his only races over the Ellis Park Turf. Last out triple digit speed fig and two speedy works put him in the mix. Son of Cairo Prince, he is 50% in the money from fourteen career starts.

#3 Camp Hope (B. Hernandez / McPeek) holds the second highest last out speed number and two quality workouts. He shares the second highest speed number at the distance. This guy will track the pace. A son of Summer Front, he is 47% in the money from seventeen career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Harlan Estate  //  #8 Set Piece [GB],  #4 Get Smokin,  #7 Cowboy Justice [GB],  #5 Play Action Pass,  #3 Camp Hope.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #4,  #7,  #5,  #3  //  #1 Harlan Estate.

Good luck to you on all your Independence Day Weekend Wagers!!!