King's Plate Day at Woodbine

 We journey across the Northern border for some exceptionally exciting racing focusing on the big race, The King's Plate.

Woodbine Race 9 {King's Plate~1 1/4 mile~All Weather~3 year-old~Canadian Bred~Stakes}

A talented field of thirteen will go to the gate in Canada's premiere race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling in this fantastic race. Speed numbers are very close making the race very competitive. All will be stretching out to this mile and a quarter distance. Only two ship in to try the Woodbine synthetic for the first time. One filly challenges the males in the race. It should be one of the best races on the day.

#8 Dewolf (Prat / K. Attard) looks ready to make a big jump in performance. He stretches out with two powerful peaking workouts. This lad should track the pace closely and explode into the stretch. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 75% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Nortorious Gangster (Aebly / J. Carroll) comes in with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two primo workouts. This colt loves the Woodbine Tapeta. He should take up a comfortable tracking position and strike in the stretch. A son of Classic Empire, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 No Time (J. Velazquez / M. Casse) is the lone filly in the field as well as the morning line favorite. She holds the highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. This gal loves the Tapeta and the Woodbine track. A daughter of Not This Time, she is 50% in the money from eight starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Scorching (J. Lezcano / Charalambous) comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and one strong workout. This guy will be tracking the pace closely. He loves the Tapeta and the Woodbine track. A son of Mo Town, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

#12 Sedburys Ghost (Munger / Minshall) should be part of the speed scenario. This gelding holds the second highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. Expect him to track the pace and scoot into the stretch. A son of Shaman Ghost, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

#1 Mansetti (P. Moran / K. Attard) is another that could be part of the speed on the front-end. This guy has cobbled together four strengthening, peaking workouts. He excels on the Tapeta and over the Woodbine track. A son of Collected, he has a 57% win rate from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Dewolf  ///  #3 Notorious Gangster,  #10 No Time,  #4 Scorching,  #12 Sedburys Ghost,  #1 Mansetti.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #10,  #4,  #12,  #1  ///  #8 Dewolf.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

 

Superfecta Sunday at Saratoga

 We look up to the "Spa" for some exciting action on this Superfecta Sunday.

Saratoga Race 10 {1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Allowance}

A reduced field of nine will enter the gate in this lucky last on the Saratoga card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This one comes up a little light on speed. Speed numbers, however, are fairly close. Only four in this field have competed over the Saratoga track. A different four will be trying this distance for the first time. One will making his first North American start. It should be an excellent race to watch and wager.

#1 Tuscan Gold (Prat / C. Brown) will be stretching out with four strong workouts. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. This guy will be trying the Saratoga track for the first time. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 40% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Classicist (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) is the deserved favorite that could wire the field. He comes in with the highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. This guy won at the distance last out. A son of Curlin, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

#6 Pandagate (D. Davis / M. Clement) is another with a win at this distance. He is another that will engage with the tracker pack. Last out was at longer route and has put in three supreme workouts. A son of Arrogate, he is 100% in the money from seven starts.

#11 Hop Sing (J. Ortiz / D'Angelo) comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He will stretch out to the distance. Should this guy complete the superfecta it could be a nice Bonanza. Another son of Curlin, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Chileno (Santana / B. Cox) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. He should track the pace closely. This lad loves the dirt, distance, and Saratoga track. A son of Gun Runner, he is 48% in the money from twenty-seven starts.

#3 Interceptor (M. Franco / C. Brown) has hit the board at this distance. He comes in with the second highest last out speed number and four excellent workouts. This gelding is ready to go with a three race speed fig progression. A son of Authentic, he is 50% in the money from four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Tuscan Gold  +  #2 Classicist  +  #6 Pandagate  +  #11 Hop Sing.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#1 Tuscan Gold  /  #2 Classicist,  #6 Pandagate  /  #2, #6,  #11 Hop Sing,  #7 Chileno,  #3 Interceptor  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday plays!!!

 

A Grade Three Superfecta Sunday

 We stay in the "Pea Patch" for an exciting Turf battle for the Fillies.

Ellis Park Race 9 {Pucker Up Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

An intact field of ten will hit the grass in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speedy types and pressers to achieve a scintillating pace. Speed figs are fairly close. Only four have run this distance, the balance will be stretching out to the distance. Three have raced over the Ellis Park course. Only one will be making a surface switch for the first time. All are making their first grade three start. It should be a superb race on a great day of racing.

#10 Hereforagoodtime (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) has hit the board in all three of her starts at this distance. She comes into the race with the highest last out speed number and four solid workouts. She should track the pace closely and unload in the stretch. A daughter of Justify, she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Deloraine (Bejarano / Harty) has hit the board at the distance as well. She doubled up her last two speed figs which were good. Adding to that, she cobbled two decent workouts in the last thirty days. This gal will also track the pace closely. She comes in from Horseshoe Indianapolis, but has raced over the Ellis Park course. A daughter of Candy Ride [ARG], she is 75% in the money from eight starts.

#3 Destino d Oro (Machado / B. Cox) will stretch out to this distance. She holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four sound workouts. This gal will be closing into a swift pace. She excels on the Turf. A daughter of Bolt d'Oro, she is 100% in the money from three starts.

#4 Princess Attitude (Concepcion / Oliver) is another that will be tracking the pace closely. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three robust workouts. This filly will also be stretching out to the distance. A daughter of Frankel [GB], she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Liam in the Dust (C. Torres / Brisset) shares the second highest last out speed number and has three good peaking workouts. This gal has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. She is the one that will be making a surface switch from dirt to Turf. A daughter of Liam's Map, she is 66% in the money from nine starts.

#8 Admit (B. Hernandez / Drury) will stretch out to the distance. She won her last in her first Turf attempt. Yet another that will track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Blame, she is 75% in the money from eight starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Hereforagoodtime  +  #7 Deloraine  +  #3 Destino d Oro  +  #4 Princess Attitude.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#10 Hereforagoodtime  /  #7 Deloraine,  #3 Destino d Oro  /  #7,  #3,  #4 Princess Attitude,  #1 Liam in the Dust,  #8 Admit  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday plays!!!

   

Nashville Derby

 We journey into the "Pea Patch" to take in some great Turf action.

Ellis Park Race 8 {Nashville Derby~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will hit the Turf in this Kentucky Downs preview race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed in the race to keep the pace flowing. Only two have gone this distance. One has gone longer and the other five will be stretching out. Speed numbers are fairly close. Two entrants have raced over the Ellis Park course. It should be a fine race with a terrific field.

#8 Tomasello (De La Cruz / M. Casse) has hit the board in both of his starts at this distance. He comes into the race with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three aggressive peaking workouts. Obviously, he loves the Turf and the distance. A son of Authentic, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Native Runner (B. Hernandez / McPeek) will stretch out to the distance with a nice three race speed fig progression. This lad holds the highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. Look for him to track and close swiftly. A son of Laoban, he is 26% in the money from nineteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Emergence (Gaffalione / B. Cox) is cutting back from a longer route sharing the second highest alst out speed number and showing four wholesome workouts. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Yinzer (K. Asmussen / S. Asmussen) has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. This guy will stretch out to the distance. He scored a win over the course last out earning the fourth highest last out speed number. Two sound workouts add to his cause. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 37% in the money from eight starts.

#9 Siesta Key (Geroux / B. Cox) should track the pace closely. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three decent workouts. This guy will stretch out to the distance having produced three improving speed numbers in his last three races. A son of Into Mischief, he has a 50% win rate from four starts.

#1 Mesero (Lanerie / Romans) is the other that has competed at this distance. He comes to the race with four strong workouts in the last thirty days. This colt should track and close gallantly. A son of Not This Time, he 50% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Tomasello  ///  #4 Native Runner,  #7 Emergence,  #2 Yinzer,  #9 Siesta Key,  #1 Mesero.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4,  #7,  #2,  #9,  #1  ///  #8 Tomasello.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

 

A Turf Sprint for Stakes Saturday

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in a fabulous Turf Sprint Handicap down at Ol' Del Mar.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 9 {Daisycutter Handicap~Five Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A solid field of ten will hit the green in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making the race competitive. Only two will try the Del Mar course for the first time. Three will attempt this distance for the first time. All are well prepped via their workouts for the race. It should be a great race on another exciting Del Mar card.

#6 Uncorked [AUS] (Prat / D'Amato) should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and has four supreme peaking workouts. This gal will cut back to this distance for the first time. A daughter of Pierro [AUS], she is 52% in the money from twenty-five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Pushiness (JJ Hernandez / M. McCarthy) absolutely loves the Turf, distance, and course. She will be the speed and could wire the field. She holds the second highest last out speed number and three dynamic peaking workouts. A daughter of Kantharos, she is 90% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Imaboutago [IRE] (Demuro / Powell) is another that loves the Turf, distance, and course. She will be part of the speed scenario. This lady holds the highest speed fig at the distance. A daughter of Calyx [GB], she has a win rate of 60% from five starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Chismosa (Frey / DeLeon) should track the pace closely and launch into the stretch. It will be her first try over the Del Mar course. She will cut back in sprint distance and has put in a solid sprinty workout. A daughter of Clubhouse Ride, she is 64% in the money from twenty-five starts.

#4 Ang N Ash (Smith / Hanson) will be part of the tracker pack. She has won at this distance in both of her starts at same. She does enjoy the Turf, distance, and course. This gal will cut back in sprint distance and has completed three fine peaking workouts. A daughter of Audible, she is 62% in the money from sixteen starts.

#9 Granny Budgie [GB] (G. Franco / D'Amato) will try the distance and the Del Mar course for the first time. She is another that will be part of the tracker pack. This gal loves the Turf and should do well. A daughter of Masaat [IRE], she is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Uncorked [AUS]  ///  #10 Pushiness,  #2 Imaboutago [IRE],  #8 Chimosa,  #4 Ang N Ash,  #9 Granny Budgie [GB].

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #2,  #8,  #4,  #9  ///  #6 Uncorked [AUS].

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

Turf near the Surf Superfecta Sunday

 We venture to where the "Turf meets the Surf" for a fantastic Turf Stakes race.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 9 {Osunitas Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A competitive edition of this annual affair features eleven ladies ready for the green.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace flowing. Speed numbers are very close. Only three have yet to run over the Del Mar Turf. All have competed at this distance. It should be a superb race on a exceptional Superfecta Sunday card.

#12 Lunar Impact [GB] (Berrios / Blacker) holds three successive triple digit speed numbers and four tremendous peaking workouts. She should battle among the leaders on the front-end. This gal appears to be ready for a big race despite being moored on the outside. A daughter of Zoustar [AUS], she is 45% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Sunset Glory [IRE] (Kimura / M. McCarthy) is another that has cobbled three triple-digit speed numbers in a row. Two power workouts add to her cause. Look for her to track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch. This lady loves the Turf, distance, and Del Mar course. A daughter of Cotai Glory [GB], she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#9 Medoro (Rispoli / Eurton) is coming off a modest layoff, but has hit the board in all of her starts on the Turf, at the distance, and over the Del Mar course. The deserved favorite. Another that will track the pace closely and strike going into the stretch. A daughter of Honor Code, she is 100% in the money from eight starts.

#7 Raw Ability [IRE] (Cheminaud / Sadler) will show improvement as she attempts to get back to the winner's circle. This gal has put in four strong workouts. She looks to track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. She loves the Turf, distance, and Del Mar course. A daughter of Belardo [IRE], she has a win rate of 75% form four starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Alpha Bella (Ayuso / Sadler) will attempt the Del Mar course for the first time. She holds the highest Turf speed number. Drops in class and distance with two good workouts. A daughter of Justify, she is 61% in the money from twenty-one starts.

#2 Queen Maxima (JJ Hernandez / Mullins) is seeking her sixth win in a row. She holds a strong record over the Turf and course. Has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A daughter of Bucchero, she is 88% in the money from nine starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#12 Lunar Impact [GB]  +  #10 Sunset Glory [IRE]  +  #9 Medoro  +  #7 Raw Ability [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#12 Lunar Impact [GB]  /  #10 Sunset Glory [IRE],  #9 Medoro  /  #10,  #9,  #7 Raw Ability [IRE],  #8 Alpha Bella,  #2 Queen Maxima  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

  

Stakes Saturday in Virginia

We look in on a good stakes race in Virginia. 

Colonial Downs Race 9 {Star De Naskra Stakes~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~VA/MD Bred or Sired}

An average field of eight will go to the gate in this feature race.

Past Performance used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close. Only three have raced over the Colonial track.  One horse will be stretching out to this longer sprint distance. All have raced very well over a dirt surface. It should be a fun race to wager and watch on a great Stakes Saturday of racing.

#5 Barbadian Runner (F. Boyce / Walters) comes to the race with the highest last out speed number at a route and two sound workouts. This guy loves the dirt and is 100% in the money at the distance making him a specialist. Look for him to be part of the tracker pack. A son of Barbados, he is 78% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Reggie Runs Rogue (M. Sanchez / Nixon) comes to the race with the third highest last out speed number and three powerful workouts including two bullets. He is another that will race in the tracker pack. This guy loves the Colonial track. He comes in from Laurel Park. A son of Rogueish, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Sacred Thunder (Toledo / Capuano) is yet another battling among the tracker pack. He comes in from Delaware Park with the second highest last out speed number at a route and two strong workouts. This guy loves the dirt and the distance. A son of Holy Boss, he is 78% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Saxton (S. Russell / B. Russell) comes in from Laurel Park with the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy should be part of the pace scenario. It will be his first try over the Colonial track. A son of Mosler, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

#8 Slam Notion (Torrealba / Bailes) is another that should be powering on the front-end. He will be stretching out to this slightly longer sprint distance. This guy last races at Pimlico scoring an average speed fig and putting in three superb peaking workouts. A son of Great Notion, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#2 Re Markably (J. Ruiz / W. Mott) last raced at Saratoga scoring a decent speed fig and three sound workouts. This lad has placed over the Colonial track. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Hoppertunity, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Barbadian Runner  ///  #6 Reggie Runs Rogue,  #7 Sacred Thunder,  #1 Saxton,  #8 Slam Notion,  #2 Re Markably.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #7,  #1,  #8,  #2  /// #5 Barbadian Runner.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday plays!!!