A Pleasant Superfecta Sunday

On to the West coast for a competitive Turf mile in pleasant Southern California.

Del Mar Race 8 {Matriarch~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year old~fillies/mares~Graded Stakes}
A high quality field of seven ladies will take to the grass in this annual contest. There is parity among them. Any one of these grand dames could take this race. There is enough speed to keep a spritely pace. The speed numbers are very close to one another. Our task is to weave together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#5 Discreet Marq (I. Ortiz / Clement) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. She has scored a victory over this course and enjoys this distance. This gal should get first jump on the leader going into the stretch. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#3 La Tia (Rosario / De la Cerda) could capture this race on the front end with her speedy running style. She holds the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and four stellar workouts. She comes in from the East coast to challenge these West coast gals.

#2 Strathnaver [GB] (Bejarano / Motion) is a reliable one that will be closing late. She has the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression. She was last seen at Santa Anita were she ran well and should be well acclimated to the Southern California racing scene. This gal holds the highest speed number at the distance.

#1 Queen of the Sand [IRE] (Smith / Gallagher) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers and one solid workout. She holds a 100% in the money record at this distance from five starts. This gal will be closing swiftly.

The Rest of the Field

#8 Sheza Smoke Show (M. Garcia / Eurton) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. She could be forwardly placed for a maximum effort.  #7 Gender Agenda [GB] (Talamo / Gaines) will be in the hunt with a couple of good last out efforts and two hearty peaking workouts. She should be tracking the pace ready to pounce.  #4 Kadaya [IRE] has had almost a two year layoff and looks ready to get back at it with four endurance producing workouts. She is another closer that will be moving quickly in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta ($3.20)
We will use all of these wagering interests on our 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#5 Discreet Marq, #3 La Tia  /  #5, #3, #2 Strathnaver [GB]  /  #5, #3, #2, #1 Queen of the Sand [IRE]  /  #5, #3, #2, #1, #8 Sheza Smoke Show, #7 Gender Agenda [GB], #4 Kadaya [IRE].

Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R10.  Cigar Mile--G1.  Our first pick, Secret Circle, finished 2nd for show money of $3.30.  Our second pick, Vyjack, finished 5th. Our third pick, Itsmyluckyday, finished off the board.
Superfecta went 1-6-9-7.
Bankroll plummets to $5.54.
 

Stakes Saturday in Lovely New York

We hope you all had a very nice Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends. We were out of pocket and enjoyed our holiday as well. Now it is back to business as we take a look at a premier fall season stakes race.

Aqueduct Race 10 {Cigar Mile~G2~1 mile~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
A stellar field of nine will go to the gate in this ultimate feature race.  All of these competitors are equally matched. There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to maintain a swift pace. Among this group there are five millionaires which demonstrates the caliber of the field. It should be a great race.

#6 Secret Circle (Rosario / Baffert) should go off as the favorite and deservedly so. With the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three sensational workouts, he will be tough to beat.  This son of Eddington should run close to the pace ready to spring into the stretch. He is 100% in the money from twelve starts.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Vyjack (I. Ortiz / Rodriguez) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four fabulous peaking workouts. He should be tracking the pace ready to explode into the stretch. This son of Into Mischief loves the Aqueduct course and is 100% in the money on it from four starts.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Itsmyluckyday (Lopez / Plesa) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. He should be forwardly placed just off the pace ready to stride strongly into the stretch. This son of Lawyer Ron is 75% in the money at this distance from four starts.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#5 Transparent (Castellano / McLaughlin) also should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, working a three race progression, and putting in three excellent peaking workouts. This son of Bernardini should be tracking the pace closely ready to pounce.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Secret Circle  /  #4 Vyjack  /  #2 Itsmyluckyday  /  #5 Transparent.



Last Stakes Saturday (11/22) Results
Gulfstream Park West R7.  Tropical Turf Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Lubash, won (1st) for win money of $2.70 and show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Karibu Gardens, finished 9th.  Our third pick, Reporting Star, finished 2nd for show money of $2.20.
Superfecta went 2-3-6-7.
Bankroll gets a boost to $9.34.

Stakes Saturday in Wonderful Florida

On to the Sunshine State for an exciting Turf match-up.

Gulfstream Park West Race 7 {Tropical Turf Handicap~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
A supreme group of nine will hit the grass in this featured stakes race. Hopefully it stays on the Turf. There is enough speed to the inside to keep the pace honest. The speed figs closely resemble one another. It should be a great race.

#2 Lubash (Blanc / Clement) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number, and one solid workout. This son of Freud will be running close to the pace and hopefully breakoff from the group in the stretch run.
$1 WIN  / $2 SHOW.

#9 Karibu Gardens (Goncalves / J. Carroll) could surprise with an excellent run two back up at Woodbine. His last out was o.k. at a longer route and he has put in three outstanding workouts prepping for this one. This son of Flower Alley should be tracking ready to close well.
$1 SHOW.

#3 Reporting Star (Marquez / Parente) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and one terrific workout. This son of Circular Quay should be forwardly placed ready to rumble.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#1 Rapscallion (Saez / Motion) should contend with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. This son of Speightstown has a versatile running style that should fit nicely into whatever pace develops.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Lubash  /  #9 Karibu Gardens  /  #3 Reporting Star  /  #1 Rapscallion.



Friday's Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  Optional Claiming.  Our pick, Stars Above Me [GB], finished 5th.
Superfecta went 5-3-7-2.
Bankroll takes a dive to $6.74.

Furlong Friday at Del Mar

We journey to sunny Southern California for Furlong Friday on the Turf.

Del Mar Race 7 {5 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A speedy group of nine gals will hit the Turf in this feature race. There is enough speed to produce a sizzling pace which should help those that like to track the pace closely.  These gals are closely matched in terms of their last out speed figs. This should be an incredibly good race.

#9 Stars Above Me [GB] (Smith / Motion) looks ready to rock with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong workouts. She will be tracking the pace ready to launch into the straightaway green.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Heat Trap (Espinoza / Gaines) is another that will track the pace ready to move through. She holds the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two solid workouts. This gal loves the surface.

#6 Belle de Lune [FR] (Stevens / Proctor) is back racing looking for a triumph. She needed her last out and has put in four sensational workouts prepping for her second start of the year. She can be expected to track the pace closely and swoop into the stretch.

#7 Biorythm (Van Dyke / Proctor) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superb workouts.  She should be part of the speed contingent attempting to motor away from the pack. This gal is another who relishes the Turf.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Stars Above Me [GB]  /  #3 Heat Trap  /  #6 Belle de Lune [FR]  /  #7 Biorythm.



Thursday's Results
Laurel Park R6.  Optional Claiming.  Our pick, Majestic Hussar, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 3-1A-8-2.
Bankroll takes a hit, dipping to $8.84.

Horse Racing Weekend to Start in Maryland

We start our horse racing weekend in Maryland peering at a speedy little sprint race.

Laurel Park Race 6 {5 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
A small, but quality field of six will make their start in this nifty sprint. There is plenty of speed signed in and it should be a fast pace. The speed figs for each of these lads are appear to be pretty close. It should be a grand race.

#3 Frontier Warrior (Acosta / Cartapena) is seeking five wins in a row and he might get it with the second highest last out speed number and a stellar record of 85% in the money record at the distance from seven starts.

#8 Rolling Yona (Serpa / Garcia) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one sound workout. He has the tactical speed to sit off the pace and dash into the stretch.

#4 Majestic Hussar (X. Perez / Campbell) should contend with a tremendous in the money record of 100% at the distance from three starts at same. He is coming off a tough performance in a six furlong sprint, last out. His prior outing stacks up nicely against these.
He is worthy of a show wager.
$2 SHOW.

Rest of the Field

#7 Sneaking Uponyou (McCarthy / Ness) should be in the mix based on holding the highest speed number at this distance.  #2 Take Down Two (Karamanos / Bailes) as the sole off the pace runner should also be considered. #1A In Trouble (Ritvo / A. Dutrow) may need a race after a longer layoff, but he holds a victory at this distance in his only start at it.

10 CENT Superfecta
Remember, Laurel offers a Ten Cent Superfecta, but your total wager has to add up to at least one dollar.

#3 Frontier Warrior, #8 Rolling Yona, #4 Majestic Hussar  /  #3, #8, #4  /  #3, #8, #4 / #7 Sneaking Upon You, #2 Take Down Two, #1A In Trouble.

The above reflects a $1.80 wager.



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/16) Results
Aqueduct R5.  Claiming.  We captured three of the four wagering interests required to score on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play.  Superfecta went 9-7-1-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Wind of Bosphorus, finished 3rd for show money of $1.55.
Bankroll tumbles to $2.64.
We will supplement with a Hamilton for our Horse racing weekend.

Superfesta Sunday at Aqueduct

A little Turf route on this Superfecta Sunday.

Aqueduct Race 5 {1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A field of ten grinders will hit the grass in this mid-card claimer. It comes a little light on speed.  Consequently, the forwardly placed could run off with it. The speed numbers for all these guys are fairly close. It should be a somewhat challenging race as any in here could pop up and have a good race. Our challenge is to put together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#1 Wind of Bosphorus (Ritvo / Brown) might take the lead and not look back with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and two strong workouts. This guy is one of the few in this race that has a positive in the money record at this distance. He also has the highest speed number at the distance. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#9 Toy Cannon (I. Ortiz / Servis) could be favored based on his 100% in the money record at this distance. He shares the highest last out speed number at a longer route, has a two race progression, and has put in one peaking workout. This lad should be tracking the pace.

#6 Papa Freud (Worrie / Toscano) should challenge sharing the highest last out speed number and holding the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance. He should be forwardly placed ready to move smoothly through the stretch.

#7 Double Whammy (C. Velasquez / Jacobson) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number coming in a Starter's Allowance race. This lightly raced guy should be closing swiftly into the stretch.

 10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Wind of Bosphorous  +  #9 Toy Cannon  +  #6 Papa Freud  +  #7 Double Whammy.



Stakes Saturday Results
Hawthorne Race Course R6.  Bucks Boy Handicap.  Our first pick, Coalport, won (1st) for win money of $1.50 and show money of $1.05.  Our second pick, Sweet Luca, finished 3rd for show money of $1.10.  Our third pick, Ultimo Trago, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 8-7-1-6.
Bankroll drops to $4.49.

Stakes Saturday in Cold Chicago

We go into cold temps for a race on the Turf in that Toddlin' Town.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 6  {Bucks Boy Handicap~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A closely matched group of six will hit the Turf in this feature race. There is enough speed to keep an honest pace. The speed numbers are fairly close which should make for a quality race. The cold weather should be a challenge for these lads.

#8 Coalport (Hernandez / Maker) may have the upper hand with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a five race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. This son of Kitten's Joy should be close the pace ready to get first jump on the field. He also holds the highest speed number at the distance attaching that to an enviable 75% in the money record.
$1 WIN  / $1 SHOW.

#1 Sweet Luca (EE Perez / Block) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two excellent peaking workouts. He should be able to close efficiently into a sound pace. This son of Candy Ride [ARG] has a win at this distance.
$1 PLACE  / $1 SHOW.

#6 Ultimo Tango (Roman / Delacerda) should contend with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and one stout workout. This son of Pure Prize could be the speed of the race attempting to wire the field. He holds an 100% in the money record at the distance from three starts.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Yankee Dealer (Colvin / Reavis) should play a prominent role in this Turf contest with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two strong peaking workouts. This son of Yankee Gentleman has also shown a steadfast in the money record of 80% at this distance. he will be tracking the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Coalport  /  #1 Sweet Luca  /  #6 Ultimo Tango  /  #7 Yankee Dealer.



Friday's Results
Gulfstream Park West R9.  Allowance Optional Claiming.  Our pick, Nevsky, finished 3rd for show money of $1.20.
Superfecta went 5-3-1-2.
Bankroll gains a dime settling at $6.04.