Stakes Saturday in Hot Springs, Arkansas

 On a day loaded with great races across the North American continent, we look in on an opening weekend stakes race in spectacular Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 9 {Mistletoe Stakes~1 mile~3 year-old~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A talented group of eleven ladies will go to the gate in this annual affair.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

A solid group of speedsters have signed on here to keep the post rolling quickly. Add to that a few forwardly placed types and we have a formula for a very hot pace. Speed numbers are fairly close with five hitting a triple-digit in one of their last three races. All but one has raced over the Oaklawn track. Two will be stretching out to this distance which may further induce a speedy pace. It should be a fantastic race on a great Stakes Saturday.

#2 Misty Veil (Castillo / Maker) has hit the board in all four of her races at this distance. She produced a decent last out speed number at a longer route in her last. This gal is a lover of the surface, distance, and track. As a tracker she should take advantage of the hot pace. A daughter of Tonalist, she is 62% in the money from thirty-two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Coastal Charm (M. Garcia / Hobby) will be part of the speed element in the race. She holds the second highest last out speed number and two robust peaking workouts. She also loves the surface, distance, and track. A daughter of Ghostzapper, she is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Ice Orchid (Santana / JA Ortiz) is the deserved morning line favorite with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number a a longer route and three hearty workouts. She excels over the surface, distance, and track. Look for her to track the pace closely. A daughter of Super Saver, she is 78% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Adaline Julia (R. Vasquez / Williams) holds the highest last out speed number (triple-digit) winning at this very distance. A daughter of Oxbow, she is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

#11 Butterbean (Leparoux / McPeek) has hit the board in all four of her races at this distance. She will track and close gracefully. This filly is 66% itm from fifteen Starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#2 Misty Veil  //  #6 Coastal Charm,  #10 Ice Orchid,  #9 Adaline Julia,  #11 Butterbean.

Reverse the Wheel ($4.00)

#6,  #10,  #9,  #11  //  #2 Misty Veil.

Best of luck to you on all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!