Thursday, March 21, 2013

Friday "Marathon" Distance

Thank goodness it is Friday.  Today we take a peek at a very nice Turf race in the alluring West.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
A great group of eight will go to the gate.  There is a tiny bit of speed.  This race may resemble a Euro race with a strong quickening bunch in the stretch.

#2 Saint Loop [FR] (Gomez / Canani) looks much the best with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts.  This French bred has the ability to stay close to the leaders and then strike.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Lime Rickey (Bejarano / Spawr) is a veteran turfer looking to mount a serious challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number.  He is the only runner that has gone this distance achieving a victory.  This guy has the tactical speed to use at great advantage.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Rintoo (Maldonado / Hendricks) should be in contention with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three solid peaking workouts.  This colt should close well when the quickening begins.

#1 Toruk Makto (Espinoza / Puype) should be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number and two fierce workouts.  He has ability to track the pace and launch mightily in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Saint Loop [FR], #7 Lime Rickey / #2, #7 / #3 Rintoo, #1 Toruk Makto / #3, #1.



Thursday's Results
Gulfstream Park R9. Allowance.  Our first pick, Professor Palmer, finished 9th (last).  Our second pick, River Boss, finished 7th.
Superfecta went 5-1-3-9.
Bankroll tumbles to $1.05.  We will supplement with twelve bucks heading into the March Madness weekend.

GO LOBOS!!!


Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Thursday TURFday at Gulfstream

We go to the TURF for the start of our horse racing weekend.  Spring is here.  Soon the grass will be looking greener and with some horse racing luck we may see some green too!

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A great group of ten will make their way onto the grass for this allowance feature.  There is a bit of speed in this one to keep the pace fluid.  The speedsters and those that like to be forwardly placed may have an edge.  A very nice race on the sod for the second day of Spring.

#2 Professor Palmer (Castanon / Mason) might have a slight advantage with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and two judicious workouts.  He holds the highest speed number at the distance among this group.  A sweet pressing attack could do the trick.
$1 SHOW.

#7 River Boss (Lanerie / Kenneally) could surprise making his fourth career start sharing the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and working a three race progression.  In his last he notched a win over the Turf.  He could find himself forwardly placed ready to roll.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Lemon View (Bravo / Vassillieva) should be in the mix with the highest (tie) last out speed number and one athletic workout.  He has great tactical speed which could be used for a distinct advantage.

#4 Twigazuri Strait (J. Velazquez / Nihei) looks to be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number at a much longer route, a two race progression, and one solid workout.  This guy should be tracking the pace ready for an opening to drive on through.

#5 Saint of Saints (Rosario / Romans) appears ready to press or track his way for a piece of the purse pie with the third highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts.  This guy could improve in his second start over the green.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Professor Palmer / #7 River Boss / #3 Lemon View / #4 Twigazuri Strait, #5 Saint of Saints.



Last Superfecta Sunday (3/17) Results
Gulfstream Park R10.  Inside Information Stakes--G2.  We completely missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box.  Superfecta went 3-1-6-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Golden Mystery, finished 10th (last).
Bankroll gets slammed and drops to $3.05.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Superfecta Sunday at Gulfstream

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a peek at a graded sprint in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Inside Information~G2~7 furlongs~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great field of eleven will speed through this annual sprint championship.  There is a ton of speed in here to present an opening for one coming a little off the pace.  All of these gals have comparable speed figures.  Our task is to sew together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.  Let's give it a shot.

#8 Golden Mystery (Castellano / Wolfson) looks primed to do very well with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts.  She holds the second highest speed number at the distance and loves the Gulfstream Park track.  She will be our Bronze horseshoe runner today.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Catch a Thief (A. Garcia / Hills) may well catch the speedsters going through the stretch with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two solid workouts.  she should come running off a fast pace.

#5 Burban (Bravo / Kenneally) is coming off an extended layoff, but has done well previously off a similar layoff.  She has put together a sensational workout tab in preparation clocking four superior peaking workouts.  This gal looks ready stay on during a front running challenge.

#3 Aubby K (Prado / Nicks) is another coming off a longer layoff, but appears ready to get back to it.  She appears to do well running fresh and holds the highest speed number at a sprint distance.  She has put in three robust workouts prepping for this race.

10 CENT Superfecta box ($2.40)

#8 Golden Mystery  +  #9 Catch a Thief  +  #5 Burban  +  #3 Aubby K.



Stakes Saturday Results
Oaklawn R10.  Rebel Stakes--G2.  Our first pick, Carve, finished out of the money in 6th.  Our second pick, Super Ninety Nine, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Delhomme, finished 11th (last).
Superfecta went 7-9-6-3.
Bankroll gets chewed up and lands at $7.45.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Stakes Saturday in Hot Springs

On this superb Stakes Saturday we venture a look at a KD 139 prep race in magnificent Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 10 {Rebel~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A stellar group of eleven, all but one Triple Crown nominated, will make their start in this annual graded stakes race.  A ton of speed will be gathered at the outside posts making this a potentially fast and furious race.  All of the boys in this one have roughly comparable overall speed numbers which should make the race quite contentious.  Solid workouts put in by all make it even more intriguing.  It should be a fantastic race to watch and wager.

#2 Carve (Nakatani / Asmussen) may well be the beneficiary of wicked speed with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, two wins in two races at this distance, a two race progression, and three significant workouts.  This son of First Samurai looks ready to improve in his third career start.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $4 SHOW.

#10 Super Ninety Nine (Bejarano / Baffert) will be the horse to beat with the second highest last out speed number which provided him with a victory at this track over this distance.  This speedster has put in two diligent workouts and appears ready to take another step forward towards the Kentucky Derby.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Delhomme (Gomez / Pletcher) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and four sensational workouts.  This guy not only has speed, but the capability to sit back and let the pace develop.  He is another with eyes on the Derby prize.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Oxbow (Smith / Lukas) is another speedster looking for Derby points with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three strong, peaking workouts.  If able to control the pace he could score big.

#1 Treasury Bill (Talamo / Ellis) could be the big surprise as this colt continues to improve.  Coupled with #1A Title Contender (Quinonez / Catalano), a speedy type, this guy should benefit from a fierce pace.  He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers at sprints, is working a three race progression improving with each of his three career starts, and has put in three robust peaking workouts.  This son of Lemon Drop Kid could use his closing kick should the pace melt down.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Carve, #10 Super Ninety Nine / #2, #10 / #4 Delhomme, #9 Oxbow / #4, #9, #1 Treasury Bill.



Friday's Results
Aqueduct R8.  Optional Claiming.  Our first pick, Assured Victory, finished 3rd for show money of $1.90.  Our second pick, Iron Lou, was scratched.  Our third pick, Street Fight, was also scratched.
We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta due to the scratches.  Superfecta went 5-9-4-1.
Bankroll losses a dime to settle at $21.25

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Big "A" Friday

On this Friday we take a look at a nice optional claiming feature at the Big "A".

Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~4 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
A terrific group of ten will go to the gate in this mile feature.  There is plenty of speed in this one.  A horse that uses that speed tactically could emerge with the victory.

#4 Assured Victory (Maragh / B. Brown) might have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two solid workouts.  He could be the one that uses his tactical speed judiciously and make the dash in the stretch.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#7 Iron Lou (Fragoso / Toscano) should contend with a nice pressing attack.  He has a couple of decent last out speed numbers.  This guy appears to love the Aqueduct course as well as relishing the distance.  He holds the highest overall speed number which came at Aqueduct.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#6 Street Fight (J. Ortiz / Contessa) will be in the fight with a good couple of last out speed numbers and two excellent workouts.  He appears to have the tactical speed to stay with this group.  This guy could impress.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Drink With Pride (K. Coa / Gargan) is a speedy type that should be able to stay in the mix with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and a two race progression.  He also maintains the highest speed number at the distance.

#3 Springcourt (I. Ortiz / Gullo) should be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route.  He shares the second highest speed number at the distance and has an enviable 100% in the money record over five starts at the distance.  This guy could track the pace and move into the drivers seat.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Assured Victory / #7 Iron Lou / #6 Street Fight / #5 Drink With Pride, #3 Springcourt.



Thursday's Results
Santa Anita Park R7.  Optional Claiming.  Our first pick, Best Present Ever, finished 2nd for show money of $2.60.  Our second pick, Jet Blue Girl, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Schiaparelli, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.
Superfecta went 7-3-8-2.
Bankroll sheds a few cents to $21.35.


Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Horse Racing Weekend Begins

Our horse racing weekend begins with a fabulous downhill Turf race at lovely Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {6 1/2 furlongs~downhill TURF~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A very nice group of nine Turf gals will make the start in this race.  Limited speed should make it very interesting to see who takes charge of the race.  The vast majority of the runners have comparable speed numbers over this downhill course.  A good race to start our horse racing weekend.

#3 Best Present Ever (Bejarano / Kruljac) has a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout.  She could be forwardly placed for this one that lacks certain speed.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Jet Blue Girl (Leparoux / West) should challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, the second highest (tie) speed number over the downhill course, and four superb peaking workouts.  This gal can be expected to be forwardly placed.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Schiaparelli (Talamo / Puype) should be in contention sharing the second highest speed number over the downhill course, coming out of a stakes race with two speedy peaking workouts.  She is another that could be in the front pack seeking an advantage.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 There Is No Limit (Krigger / O'Neill) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two fierce workouts.  She could surprise these gals should the pace heat up a little.

#8 Esentepe [IRE] (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) should be in the hunt making her first North American start after an extended layoff.  She raced well in Ireland and Britain notching a 68% in the money record.  This filly did very well earlier in her career sprinting.  Her routes were not as good, but she did face formidable competition.  This daughter of Oratorio [IRE] will be one to watch as she races over the green in the states.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Best Present Ever / #6 Jet Blue Girl / #7 Schiaparelli / #2 There Is No Limit, #8 Esentepe [IRE].



Last Superfecta Sunday (3/10) Results
Santa Anita Park R8.  Las Flores--G3.  We scored on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play taking down $16.60 in winnings.  Superfecta went 2-5-3-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Shumoos, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60.
Bankroll gets a jump to $21.95.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

Another Superfecta Sunday rolls in.  Today we take a peek at a high quality sprint for the ladies at lovely Santa Anita Park.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Las Flores~G3~6 1/2 furlongs~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of eight star lady sprinters will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes race.  There is enough speed in here to keep the pace scintillating.  Every single runner in the race is capable of pulling off the victory.  Let us attempt to fashion a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Shumoos (Gomez / Cecil) is making her second start of the year after an extended layoff.  This will be her third North American start after a successful career in Great Britain.  She holds the second highest last out speed number at a slightly shorter sprint and has put in four endurance producing and peaking workouts.  This gal has speed, but is able to track the pace as well.  She is our bronze horseshoe selection for today.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Teddy's Promise (V. Espinoza / Ellis) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, three perfect starts at this distance, and four superb workouts.  She has a versatile running style that will aid her cause.

#6 Sugarinthemorning (M. Garcia / McAnally) could challenge from a pressing position should another be willing go to the front.  She holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four strengthening yet peaking workouts.

#2 Rumor (Smith / Mandella) looks quite capable of making a valiant run for the prize with the highest speed number at the distance along with a 100% in the money record in three starts at same.  She has put in two decent workouts in preparation for this race.  Should there be a pace meltdown, this daughter of Indian Charlie could be the big surprise.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Shumoos  +  #5 Teddy's Promise  +  #6 Sugarinthemorning  +  #2 Rumor.



Stakes Saturday Results
Tampa Bay Downs R10.  Tampa Bay Derby--G2.  Our first pick, Falling Sky, finished third for show money of $6.90.  Our second pick, Verrazano, won (1st) we had no wager placed on him due to little value.  Our third pick, Dynamic Sky, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 6-4-9-5.
Bankroll sheds a couple quarters and settles at $7.15.