Showing posts with label Breeder's Cup 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Breeder's Cup 2015. Show all posts

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Superfecta Sunday in Sunny Florida

Another Breeder's Cup Championships is in the books. What a fantastic two days of racing it was. More great racing is yet to be seen. On this first day of November we take a look at a splendid Turf race down in sunny Florida.

Gulfstream Park West {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance}

A fine group of seven will hit the green in this feature Turf battle. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace giving all entrants a chance at victory. Speed numbers are relatively close. It is a great mix of runners with hopes of improvement on the Turf. Our task is to string together a winning group of runners for our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#5 Sublime Appeal (Gonzales / Rizo) has the most upside potential coming off a maiden win. This colt shares the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, is working a two race progression, and has put in one solid workout. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Minecraft (Caraballo / Nagle) is seeking his third win in a row sharing that third highest last out speed number. This lad has already notched a win over the Gulfstream Park West course and has the third highest overall in the money record at 60%. With a proper pace he will be closing gallantly.

#3 Black Martino (Gaffalione / Garaffalo) should challenge with the highest last out speed number and a three race progression. This guy should be forwardly placed ready to spring into the stretch. He holds a solid in the money record overall, over the surface and at the distance.

#6 Snow Trouble (Zayas / Pletcher) is on the improve with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two peaking bullet workouts. This son of Tapit has already hit the board at Gulfstream Park West. Expect him to be forwardly placed ready to roll.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Sublime Appeal  +  #7 Minecraft  +  #3 Black Martino  +  #6 Snow Trouble.




Stakes Saturday Results
Keeneland R6.  Breeder's Cup FILLY and MARE TURF--G1.  Our first pick, Legatissimo [IRE] finished 2nd for place money of $3.00 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Secret Gesture [GB], finished 7th.  Our third pick, Stephanies Kitten, won (1st) for show money of $1.80.
Superfecta went 11-3-6-2. We captured only two in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.
Bankroll loses ground to settle at 13.61.

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Breeder's Cup Championships 2015

Staying on at Keeneland, we take in the BC Filly and Mare Turf for our Stakes Saturday. Some of the best racing in the world will take place at that grand track in Lexington, Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 6 {Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf~G1~1 3/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Graded Stakes}

A field of ten of the best female Turfers will make their start over the Turf course rated as good. Some of the best trainers and jockey's in the world will guide their charges in this spectacular race. It could be run Euro style as there is limited speed with only four that like a pressing attack when racing. A strong quickening into the stretch should be expected. It should be a fantastic race on a beautiful day in Kentucky.

#3 Legatissimo [IRE] (Moore / Wachman) is one of two millionaires in the race. She has run exceeding well in Ireland and Great Britain in her last two, winning both. This gal has an 80% in the money record from ten starts. She loves the turf and does well over good going. This daughter of Danehill Dancer [IRE] should track the pace closely and spurt through into the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#12 Secret Gesture [GB] (Geroux / Beckett) was last seen at Arlington Park winning the Beverly D, but unfortunately disqualified to third. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in one peaking workout. This gal also has an 80% in the money record from fifteen starts. A daughter of Galileo [IRE], she should be forwardly placed ready to romp.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Stephanies Kitten (I Ortiz / C. Brown) should be in contention with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two stout workouts. This gal is one of the millionaires in the race. With a honest pace she should be able to track and close willingly. This daughter of Kitten's Joy has done very well at this particular distance securing a 83% in the money record from six tries. The "Kitten's" did very well on Day One of the BC Championships.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#9 Miss France [IRE] (Dettori / Fabre) will be stretching out to this distance having run very well in France. She appears to be in good form with some of the best connections in the world. A daughter of Dansill [GB], she should be forwardly placed ready to strike.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Legatissimo [IRE]  +  #12 Secret Gesture [GB]  +  #11 Stephanies Kitten  +  #9 Miss France [IRE].




Furlong Friday's Results
Keeneland R2.  Allowance.  Our pick, Titanium, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 7-9-4-5.
Bankroll dives to $7.31.
We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's racing.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Furlong Friday at Keeneland

Breeder's Cup begins. For Furlong Friday we take a look at a nice sprint in the second race of the 2015 Breeder's Cup Championship card.

Keeneland Race 2 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}

A very competitive field of nine will take to the dirt in this high level allowance race. There is an abundance of speed which might open it up for a gal that likes to come from off the pace. Speed numbers are extremely close. A few in here have had ample rest to make a good go of it. It should be a prelude to the exciting championship races later on the card.

#5 Titanium (Lanerie / Moquett) might have the advantage with her tracking running style. She holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer sprint. She does love the Keeneland track having hit the board in both of her starts here.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Smooth Caramel (Pedroza / Montano) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two solid peaking workouts. She has raced to a victory over the Keeneland track. This gal should close to the pace ready to strike.

#7 Chanteline (Santana / Asmussen) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers and three robust workouts.  She holds the highest (tie) speed number at the distance achieving a 100% in the money record from four starts.

#1 Street Blush (Rosario / Nicks) will be looking to make a mark in her second start coming off a win at first asking. She shares the highest speed number at the distance which also is the highest last out speed number. This lass has put in three steady workouts. Look for her to track the pace ready to move.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Titanium  /  #9 Smooth Caramel  /  #7 Chanteline  /  #1 Street Blush.




Thursday's Results
Keeneland R1.  Claiming.  Our selection, Set the Sail, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.
We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play as a result of a scratch among our picks.
Superefecta went 3-6-2-5.
Bankroll dips to $9.41.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

A Keeneland Horse Racing Weekend

A fantastic weekend of racing begins as the Breeder's Cup Championships open up tomorrow (Friday). Today we take a look at the very first race at that grand track, Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 1 {1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A talented group of seven will enter the starting gate. There is plenty of speed to maintain an active pace. Speed numbers are close and very good. It should be a thrilling start to our horse racing weekend.

#6 Set the Sail (B. Hernandez / Montano) looks to improve as he will be dropping in class and distance. Scoring the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar peaking workouts, he should be ready to roll. Expect him to be forwardly placed just off the pace.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Prosecution (Theriot / Wilkinson) should challenge from a forwardly placed position near the lead. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance all the while securing a 83% in the money record from six starts at same. His last out speed numbers are respectable along with a three race progression.

#7 Winkatdawat (Geroux / Mason) is the favorite with the second highest last out speed number and one stout workout. He will be at or near the lead seeking to wire the field. This lad has the third highest (tie) speed number at the distance.

#5 Music Critik (Lanerie / Hamm) should be in the mix with a couple superb last out speed numbers and two hearty workouts. This guy should be part of the forwardly placed contingent seeking an opening to bump through.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Set the Sail  /  #2 Prosecution  /  #7 Winkatdawat  /  #5 Music Critik.




Last Superfecta Sunday (10/25) Results
Santa Anita R5.  Senator Ken Maddy Stakes--G3.  We bombed in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing only one of the four wagering interests.  Superfecta went 6-2-7-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Kool Kat, finished 6th.
Bankroll gets cut down to a penny. We will supplement with a Hamilton to initiate our Horse Racing weekend.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Stakes Saturday the Belmont Way

Stakes Saturday is here with lots of great action around the country. We are a week a way from the Breeder's Cup Championships. Today we tune up with a New York Turf contest.

Belmont Park Race 11 {Ticonderoga Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~NY~Stakes}

A full field of twelve will take to the green in this annual affair. There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace humming. Speed numbers over the surface and at the distance are extremely close making for a handicappers dream.  It should be one of the best on the card today.

#5 Discreet Marq (J. Velazquez / Clement) should have the edge with the highest speed number at the distance and four supreme workouts. This gal is 88% in the money over the Belmont Turf from nine tries. A daughter of Discreet Cat, her in the money performance on the surface, at the distance and overall is exemplary. She should be forwardly placed ready to romp.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#12 Old Harbor (Trujillo / Cash) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two superb workouts. She should be in the forwardly placed crew seeking to gain ground going into the stretch. A daughter of Raffies Majesty, she holds a solid in the money record over the surface, at the distance, over all and at Belmont.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Neck of the Moon (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. This gal is in fine form and should be tracking the pace ready to strike. As a daughter of More Than Ready, she should glide gracefully over the green.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Swear By It (Castellano / C. Brown) should be in the hunt with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four diligent workouts. With the right pace, this daughter of Broken Vow will be closing vigorously. Despite being lightly raced, she loves the Belmont surface (100% itm) and has an overall in the money record of 75% from four career starts.

#10 The Tea Cups (L. Saez / Englehart) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two solid workouts. She excels at this distance and loves the Belmont grass. In good form, this daughter of Hard Spun, should be tracking and closing well.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Discreet Marq  /  #12 Old Harbor  /  #2 Neck of the Moon  /  #8 Swear by It, #10 The Tea Cups.



Furlong Friday Results
Santa Anita R3.  Allowance Optional Claiming.  Our pick, Not to Shiny, lost her sheen and finished 4th.
Superfecta went 4-3-2-6.
Bankroll plummets to $1.01.
We will supplement with a Hamilton and a Jefferson for our Stakes Saturday play.