Sadly I don't have time to do a preview for all the races on Saturday. Terrible, I know. However, here are my picks for tomorrow's races.
Juvenile Fillies- Rachel's Valentina, Songbird, Tap To It
Turf Sprint- Bobby's Kitten, Marchman
Filly and Mare Sprint- Taris, Judy the Beauty, Floretti
Filly and Mare Turf- Photo Call, Legatissimo, Hard Not to Like
Sprint- Runhappy, Barbados, Limousine Liberal
Mile- Tepin, Mshawish, Karakontie
Juvenile- Riker, Brody's Cause, Swipe
Turf- Big John B, Golden Horn, The Pizza Man
Classic- American Pharoah, Smooth Roller, Honor Code
Showing posts with label F/M Sprint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label F/M Sprint. Show all posts
Friday, October 30, 2015
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Summit of Speed Preview
Note: Because of the holiday and because of family comittments I was unable to do my usual previews.
The Summit of Speed returns after taking last year off with two WAYI's. Lets take a look at the Smile and the Princess Rooney.
10th Race - Gulfstream Park - Sunday, July 5th, 2015 STAKES. 6 Furlongs Dirt. Purse $250,000. Princess Rooney S. (Grade 2). FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. Any horse that has participated in a race at Gulfstream Park since December 6, 2014, will be charged no fees to enter or start. All other horses shall pay $2,500 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $250,000 Guaranteed. After payment of 1% to all owners of horses finishing sixth through last, 62% of the remaining purse shall be paid to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, and 3% to fifth. Weight: Three Year Olds 120 lbs; Older 123 lbs. Non-winners of a grade I stakes since January 1 allowed 2 lbs.; a grade II or $60,000 twice since January 1, 4 lbs.; a sweepstakes since January 1, 6 lbs. Supplemental nominations are made at the time of entry. All horses that are nominated or supplemented may be subjected to out of competition testing prior to the running of the race. Closed Sunday, June 21, 2015 with 25 nominations.he running of the race. This race will be limited to 14 starters, with also eligibles. If more than 14 entries pass the entry box, preference will be given to graded stakes winners, then highest career earnings. (05:12 PM)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Phaniebdancing 4 F L 117 Gonzales Jonathan J. Wolfson Martin D.
2 Kiss To Remember 4 F L 117 Espinoza Victor Wolfson Martin D.
3 Little Michelle 4 F L 119 Gaffalione Tyler Vaccarezza Carlo
4 Sweet Basil 4 F L 119 Prado Edgar S. Nicks Ralph E.
5 Flutterby 4 F L 119 Panici Luca Bozzo Jerry
6 Merry Meadow 5 M L 119 Castellano Javier Hennig Mark A.
7 R Free Roll 5 M L 119 Zayas Edgard J. Mitchelhill Sally
8 Tea Time 4 F L 117 Saez Luis Matz Michael R.
9 Naval Command 3 F L 114 Leyva Juan C. Kaplan William A.
10 Nesso 4 F L 117 Rios Jesus M. Hernandez, Jr. Sandino R.
R Free Roll towers over this field. Tea Time though is interesting in that she comes in from the Northeast. Watch out for Sweet Basil as she has a great rider and could pull the upset.
Win- R Free Roll
Place- Sweet Basil
Show- Fluttery
11th Race - Gulfstream Park - Sunday, July 5th, 2015 STAKES. 6 Furlongs Dirt. Purse $250,000. Smile Sprint S. (Grade 2). THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Any horse that has participated in a race at Gulfstream Park since December 6, 2014, will be charged no fees to enter or start. All other horses shall pay $2,500 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $250,000 Guaranteed. After payment of 1% to all owners of horses finishing sixth through last, 62% of the remaining purse shall be paid to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, and 3% to fifth. Weight: Three Year Olds 120 lbs; Older 123 lbs. Non-winners of a grade I stakes since January 1 allowed 2 lbs.; a grade II or $60,000 twice since January 1, 4 lbs.; a sweepstakes since January 1, 6 lbs. Supplemental nominations are made at the time of entry. All horses that are nominated or supplemented may be subjected to out of competition testing prior to the running of the race. Closed Sunday, June 21, 2015 with 29 nominations.testing prior to the running of the race. This race will be limited to 14 starters, with also eligibles. If more than 14 entries pass the entry box, preference will be given to graded stakes winners, then highest career earnings. (05:43 PM)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Favorite Tale 4 G L 117 Zayas Edgard J. Preciado Guadalupe
2 Wildcat Red 4 C L 117 Castellano Javier Garoffalo Jose
3 City Of Weston 5 H L 119 Espinoza Victor Walder Peter R.
4 Alsvid 6 G L 121 Landeros Chris Hartman Chris A.
5 Grande Shores 7 H L 119 Castro Eddie Gold Stanley I.
6 Falling Sky 5 H L 117 Prado Edgar S. Wolfson Martin D.
7 Singanothersong 5 H L 117 Leyva Juan C. Pellegrini Ronald
8 Work All Week 6 G L 117 Geroux Florent Brueggemann Roger A.
9 Ledokol 5 G L 117 Cotto, Jr. Pedro L. Navarro Marcial
Work All Week will try to rebound from his first dirt loss. However Falling Sky and Wildcat Red won't be easy to beat. Favorite Tale also has a big chance.
Win- Work All Week
Place- Falling Sky
Show- Wildcat Red
The Summit of Speed returns after taking last year off with two WAYI's. Lets take a look at the Smile and the Princess Rooney.
10th Race - Gulfstream Park - Sunday, July 5th, 2015 STAKES. 6 Furlongs Dirt. Purse $250,000. Princess Rooney S. (Grade 2). FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. Any horse that has participated in a race at Gulfstream Park since December 6, 2014, will be charged no fees to enter or start. All other horses shall pay $2,500 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $250,000 Guaranteed. After payment of 1% to all owners of horses finishing sixth through last, 62% of the remaining purse shall be paid to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, and 3% to fifth. Weight: Three Year Olds 120 lbs; Older 123 lbs. Non-winners of a grade I stakes since January 1 allowed 2 lbs.; a grade II or $60,000 twice since January 1, 4 lbs.; a sweepstakes since January 1, 6 lbs. Supplemental nominations are made at the time of entry. All horses that are nominated or supplemented may be subjected to out of competition testing prior to the running of the race. Closed Sunday, June 21, 2015 with 25 nominations.he running of the race. This race will be limited to 14 starters, with also eligibles. If more than 14 entries pass the entry box, preference will be given to graded stakes winners, then highest career earnings. (05:12 PM)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Phaniebdancing 4 F L 117 Gonzales Jonathan J. Wolfson Martin D.
2 Kiss To Remember 4 F L 117 Espinoza Victor Wolfson Martin D.
3 Little Michelle 4 F L 119 Gaffalione Tyler Vaccarezza Carlo
4 Sweet Basil 4 F L 119 Prado Edgar S. Nicks Ralph E.
5 Flutterby 4 F L 119 Panici Luca Bozzo Jerry
6 Merry Meadow 5 M L 119 Castellano Javier Hennig Mark A.
7 R Free Roll 5 M L 119 Zayas Edgard J. Mitchelhill Sally
8 Tea Time 4 F L 117 Saez Luis Matz Michael R.
9 Naval Command 3 F L 114 Leyva Juan C. Kaplan William A.
10 Nesso 4 F L 117 Rios Jesus M. Hernandez, Jr. Sandino R.
R Free Roll towers over this field. Tea Time though is interesting in that she comes in from the Northeast. Watch out for Sweet Basil as she has a great rider and could pull the upset.
Win- R Free Roll
Place- Sweet Basil
Show- Fluttery
11th Race - Gulfstream Park - Sunday, July 5th, 2015 STAKES. 6 Furlongs Dirt. Purse $250,000. Smile Sprint S. (Grade 2). THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Any horse that has participated in a race at Gulfstream Park since December 6, 2014, will be charged no fees to enter or start. All other horses shall pay $2,500 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $250,000 Guaranteed. After payment of 1% to all owners of horses finishing sixth through last, 62% of the remaining purse shall be paid to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, and 3% to fifth. Weight: Three Year Olds 120 lbs; Older 123 lbs. Non-winners of a grade I stakes since January 1 allowed 2 lbs.; a grade II or $60,000 twice since January 1, 4 lbs.; a sweepstakes since January 1, 6 lbs. Supplemental nominations are made at the time of entry. All horses that are nominated or supplemented may be subjected to out of competition testing prior to the running of the race. Closed Sunday, June 21, 2015 with 29 nominations.testing prior to the running of the race. This race will be limited to 14 starters, with also eligibles. If more than 14 entries pass the entry box, preference will be given to graded stakes winners, then highest career earnings. (05:43 PM)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Favorite Tale 4 G L 117 Zayas Edgard J. Preciado Guadalupe
2 Wildcat Red 4 C L 117 Castellano Javier Garoffalo Jose
3 City Of Weston 5 H L 119 Espinoza Victor Walder Peter R.
4 Alsvid 6 G L 121 Landeros Chris Hartman Chris A.
5 Grande Shores 7 H L 119 Castro Eddie Gold Stanley I.
6 Falling Sky 5 H L 117 Prado Edgar S. Wolfson Martin D.
7 Singanothersong 5 H L 117 Leyva Juan C. Pellegrini Ronald
8 Work All Week 6 G L 117 Geroux Florent Brueggemann Roger A.
9 Ledokol 5 G L 117 Cotto, Jr. Pedro L. Navarro Marcial
Work All Week will try to rebound from his first dirt loss. However Falling Sky and Wildcat Red won't be easy to beat. Favorite Tale also has a big chance.
Win- Work All Week
Place- Falling Sky
Show- Wildcat Red
Saturday, November 1, 2014
F/M Sprint Recap
One race after City Zip (Carson City) won a Breeders' Cup race, his Classic winning little brother Ghostzapper (Awesome Again) decided that he wanted to win one too. Wesley Ward's Judy the Beauty was the one to do it as she held off Better Lucky (Ghostzapper) to win the Filly and Mare Sprint, Thank You Marylou (Birdstone) was third. Mike Smith rode the winner for her owner who doubles as her trainer.
Race Replay
Bred by Adena Springs, Judy is out of the mare Holy Blitz (Holy Bull). Her record is 18 starts with 9 wins, 7 seconds and 1 third with earnings of $1,662,122.
Race Replay
Bred by Adena Springs, Judy is out of the mare Holy Blitz (Holy Bull). Her record is 18 starts with 9 wins, 7 seconds and 1 third with earnings of $1,662,122.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Filly and Mare Sprint Preview
2014 DraftKings Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I)
Nov. 1 1:21 PM PDT
Post
|
Horse
|
Jockey
|
Trainer
|
1
|
Sweet Reason
|
Irad Ortiz,
Jr.
|
Leah
Gyarmati
|
2
|
Little
Alexis
|
Joel Rosario
|
Carlo
Vaccarezza
|
3
|
Stonetastic
|
Paco Lopez
|
Kelly Breen
|
4
|
Thank You
Marylou
|
John
Velazquez
|
Michael J.
Maker
|
5
|
Artemis
Agrotera
|
Jose Ortiz
|
Michael E.
Hushion
|
6
|
Leigh Court
|
Gary
Boulanger
|
Josie
Carroll
|
7
|
Judy the
Beauty
|
Mike Smith
|
Wesley A.
Ward
|
8
|
Better Lucky
|
Javier
Castellano
|
Thomas
Albertrani
|
9
|
Living The
Life
|
Rafael
Bejarano
|
Gary
Mandella
|
10
|
Southern
Honey
|
Julien
Leparoux
|
George R.
Arnold II
|
Sweet Reason (Street Sense): 2nd in the Cotillion and won
the Test. 4th in last year's Juvenile Fillies.
Little Alexis (Mr. Greeley): 4th in the Cotillion and 3rd
in the Test. Won a stakes at Gulfstream earlier this year.
Stonetastic (Mizzen Mast): 3rd in the TCA and won the
Prioress. A different horse after her allowance win in July then she
was before, shortening up to sprint distances helped too.
Thank You Marylou (Birdstone): 3rd in the Raven Run and
won the Dogwood. Has run better 1 turn then 2.
Artemis Agrotera (Roman Ruler): Winner of the Gallant Bloom and
Balerina. 5th in last year's BC Juvenile Fillies.
Leigh Court (Grand Slam): Won the TCA and Seaway. Was on a 3 win race
streak last year.
Judy the Beauty (Ghostzapper): Runner up in last year's F/M Sprint.
Won the Rancho
Bernardo and was 4th
in the Humana Distaff.
Better Lucky (Ghostzapper): 2nd in the First Lady and 4th
in the Ballerina. More of a turf horse, but did win the Shine Again
against My Miss Aurelia and Grace Hall.
Living the Life (Footstepsinthesand (GB)): Undefeated in the US
including last time out in the Masters at Presque Isle. First start
on conventional dirt.
Southern Honey (Colonel John): 2nd in the TCA and 3rd
in the Prioress. Won the Winning Colors at Churchill.
Picks
Win- Better Lucky
Place- Artemis Agrotera
Show- Sweet Reason
Dark Horse- Leigh Court
Video Preview
Saturday, October 4, 2014
TCA, Breeders' Futurity and Turf Mile Recap
Melnyk Racing Stables homebred Leigh Court (Grand Slam) overhauled the leader Stonetastic (Mizzen Mast) to win the Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes. Southern Honey (Colonel John) split Leigh Court and Stonetastic to finish second. Gary Boulanger rode for Josie Carroll. The winner was Canada's top 3yo last year.
Replay:
Coming soon.
Out of the mare Padmore (French Deputy), Leigh has a record of 11 starts with 7 wins, 2 seconds and 0 thirds and earnings of $537,673.
Leigh Court has earned a spot into this year's Filly and Mare Sprint.
WinStar Farm and Stonestreet Stable's Carpe Diem (Giant's Causeway) certinally seized the day in this year's Breeders' Futurity. Mr. Z (Malibu Moon) was second and Bold Conquest (Curlin) was third. John Velazquez rode the winner for Todd Pletcher.
Replay:
Bred by Coffeepot Farm, Carpe Diem is out of the mare Rebridled Dreams (Unbridled's Song). This is the dam's second Breeders' Futurity winner as she also is the dam of J B's Thunder (Thunder Gulch). He has a record of 2 starts with 2 wins, 0 seconds and 0 thirds and earnings of $349,800.
Carpe Diem has now earned a spot into this year's Juvenile.
The first million dollar race at Keeneland had a wild finish which ended with the King retaining his throne. Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan (Wiseman's Ferry) regained his Shadwell Turf Mile title after losing it last year running down Grand Arch (Arch) and Sayaad (Street Sense). Charlie LoPresti trains the winner with John Velazquez winning his third G1 on the day riding.
The 2 time Horse of the Year is out of Lisa Danielle (Wolf Power (SAF)). Dan's record is 31 starts with 21 wins, 2 seconds and 0 thirds and earnings of $7,552,920.
Replay
Wise Dan has now earned a spot into this year's Mile.
Replay:
Coming soon.
Out of the mare Padmore (French Deputy), Leigh has a record of 11 starts with 7 wins, 2 seconds and 0 thirds and earnings of $537,673.
Leigh Court has earned a spot into this year's Filly and Mare Sprint.
WinStar Farm and Stonestreet Stable's Carpe Diem (Giant's Causeway) certinally seized the day in this year's Breeders' Futurity. Mr. Z (Malibu Moon) was second and Bold Conquest (Curlin) was third. John Velazquez rode the winner for Todd Pletcher.
Replay:
Bred by Coffeepot Farm, Carpe Diem is out of the mare Rebridled Dreams (Unbridled's Song). This is the dam's second Breeders' Futurity winner as she also is the dam of J B's Thunder (Thunder Gulch). He has a record of 2 starts with 2 wins, 0 seconds and 0 thirds and earnings of $349,800.
Carpe Diem has now earned a spot into this year's Juvenile.
The first million dollar race at Keeneland had a wild finish which ended with the King retaining his throne. Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan (Wiseman's Ferry) regained his Shadwell Turf Mile title after losing it last year running down Grand Arch (Arch) and Sayaad (Street Sense). Charlie LoPresti trains the winner with John Velazquez winning his third G1 on the day riding.
The 2 time Horse of the Year is out of Lisa Danielle (Wolf Power (SAF)). Dan's record is 31 starts with 21 wins, 2 seconds and 0 thirds and earnings of $7,552,920.
Replay
Wise Dan has now earned a spot into this year's Mile.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Breeders' Futurity, TCA and Turf Mile Preview
Three stakes races at Keeneland on Saturday are WAYI races. Lets take a look at them:
Anahauc (Henny Hughes): 3rd in the River Cities Handicap and 4th in the West Virginia Secretary of State. Finished up track in both graded stakes starts.
Leigh Court (Grand Slam): Won the Seeway in lone start of the year, 4th in last year's Queen Elizabeth. 1st and 2nd in her lone two dirt starts.
R Free Roll (Rockport Harbor): Won the Honorable Miss and U Can Do It. Defeated males last year in a prep for the Carry Back.
Northern Passion (First Samurai): 6th in the Presque Isle Masters and 4th in the Seeway. Uptrack in lone dirt start which was at 2.
Stonetastic (Mizzen Mast): Won the Prioress and an Allowance/Optional Claimer. First start at Keeneland.
Southern Honey (Colonel John): 3rd in the Prioress and 9th in the Test. Had won previous three before that.
Speedinthruthecity (City Zip): 3rd in the Smart and Fancy, before that 4th in the Honorable Miss. 2 previous starts at Keeneland didn't go well, but that was on a synthetic surface.
Janis's Joy (Broken Vow): 3rd in the Open Mind and 2nd in the Hoist Her Flag. 1 for 1 at Keeneland, granted on a synthetic surface.
Picks
Win- R Free Roll
Place- Stonetastic
Show- Leigh Court
Tough Customer (Giant's Causeway): Won lone start of career.
Firespike (Flower Alley): Broke maiden last time out, before that was 3rd in a maiden.
Sharm (Majestic Warrior): 3rd in the Hopeful, has yet to break his maiden.
Mr. Z (Malibu Moon): 5th in the Iroquois and 2nd in the Saratoga Special. Most experienced graded stakes horse.
Carpe Diem (Giant's Causeway): One start, one win.
Bold Conquest (Curlin): 2nd in the Iroquois and broke his maiden. Sire's best son to date Palace Malice ran second in the Bluegrass (albeit on synth) last year.
Conquest Tsunami (Stormy Atlantic): Won an Allowance and Colin in his last two. Was scratched out of the Summer to go here.
Dekabrist (Street Boss): 8th in the Iroquois and 5th in the Hopeful. Has to prove he can handle a track outside of Gulfstream.
Ike Walker (Bellamy Road): 5th in the Arlington-Washington Futurity and broke his maiden. Synth to dirt.
Hashtag Bourbon (Super Saver): 3rd in the Iroquois and won the Mountaineer Juvenile. Had a terrible trip last time.
Keen Ice (Curlin): 4th and then a win in his two starts. Dam is 1/2 to stakes winner Coal Play.
W V Jetsetter (Jet Phone): 3rd in the Hopeful and won the TTA Sales Futurity
Picks
Win- Hashtag Bourbon
Place- Bold Conquest
Show- Carpe Diem
I had planned to do a video preview on the Shadwell Turf Mile, but due to lack of time I wasn't prepared enough to do one. However, there will be one on the Spinster which is Sunday.
6th Race - Keeneland - Saturday,
October 4th, 2014
STAKES. 6 Furlongs Dirt. Purse
$200,000. Thoroughbred Club of America S. (Grade 2). FOR
FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. (04:00 PM)
| PP | Horse | A/S | M/E | Wgt | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Anahauc | 4 F | L | 120 | Borel Calvin H. | Flint Bernard S. |
| 2 | Leigh Court | 4 F | L | 122 | Boulanger Gary | Carroll Josie |
| 3 | R Free Roll | 4 F | L | 122 | Smith Mike E. | Ziadie Kirk |
| 4 | Northern Passion | 5 M | L | 122 | Husbands Patrick | Casse Mark E. |
| 5 | Stonetastic | 3 F | L | 120 | Lopez Paco | Breen Kelly J. |
| 6 | Southern Honey | 3 F | L | 120 | Leparoux Julien R. | Arnold, II George R. |
| 7 | Speedinthruthecity | 4 F | L | 122 | Napravnik Rosie | Asmussen Steven M. |
| 8 | Janis's Joy | 5 M | L | 120 | Goncalves Leandro R. | Heitzmann Eric L |
Anahauc (Henny Hughes): 3rd in the River Cities Handicap and 4th in the West Virginia Secretary of State. Finished up track in both graded stakes starts.
Leigh Court (Grand Slam): Won the Seeway in lone start of the year, 4th in last year's Queen Elizabeth. 1st and 2nd in her lone two dirt starts.
R Free Roll (Rockport Harbor): Won the Honorable Miss and U Can Do It. Defeated males last year in a prep for the Carry Back.
Northern Passion (First Samurai): 6th in the Presque Isle Masters and 4th in the Seeway. Uptrack in lone dirt start which was at 2.
Stonetastic (Mizzen Mast): Won the Prioress and an Allowance/Optional Claimer. First start at Keeneland.
Southern Honey (Colonel John): 3rd in the Prioress and 9th in the Test. Had won previous three before that.
Speedinthruthecity (City Zip): 3rd in the Smart and Fancy, before that 4th in the Honorable Miss. 2 previous starts at Keeneland didn't go well, but that was on a synthetic surface.
Janis's Joy (Broken Vow): 3rd in the Open Mind and 2nd in the Hoist Her Flag. 1 for 1 at Keeneland, granted on a synthetic surface.
Picks
Win- R Free Roll
Place- Stonetastic
Show- Leigh Court
8th Race - Keeneland - Saturday,
October 4th, 2014
STAKES. 1 1/16 Mile Dirt. Purse
$500,000. Claiborne Breeders' Futurity (Grade 1). FOR TWO YEAR
OLDS. (05:08 PM)
| PP | Horse | A/S | M/E | Wgt | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Tough Customer | 2 C | L | 121 | Bridgmohan Shaun | Catalano Wayne M. |
| 2 | Firespike | 2 C | L | 121 | Smith Mike E. | Maker Michael J. |
| 3 | Sharm | 2 C | L | 121 | Saez Luis | Lukas D. Wayne |
| 4 | Mr. Z | 2 C | L | 121 | Court Jon Kenton | Lukas D. Wayne |
| 5 | Carpe Diem | 2 C | L | 121 | Velazquez John R. | Pletcher Todd A. |
| 6 | Bold Conquest | 2 C | L | 121 | Napravnik Rosie | Asmussen Steven M. |
| 7 | Conquest Tsunami | 2 C | L | 121 | Husbands Patrick | Casse Mark E. |
| 8 | Dekabrist | 2 C | L | 121 | Clark Kerwin D. | Dorochenko Gennadi |
| 9 | Ike Walker | 2 C | L | 121 | Albarado Robby | Stidham Michael |
| 10 | Hashtag Bourbon | 2 C | L | 121 | Leparoux Julien R. | Gorder Kellyn |
| 11 | Keen Ice | 2 C | L | 121 | Lanerie Corey J. | Romans Dale L. |
| 12 | W V Jetsetter | 2 C | L b | 121 | Rosario Joel | Weaver George |
Tough Customer (Giant's Causeway): Won lone start of career.
Firespike (Flower Alley): Broke maiden last time out, before that was 3rd in a maiden.
Sharm (Majestic Warrior): 3rd in the Hopeful, has yet to break his maiden.
Mr. Z (Malibu Moon): 5th in the Iroquois and 2nd in the Saratoga Special. Most experienced graded stakes horse.
Carpe Diem (Giant's Causeway): One start, one win.
Bold Conquest (Curlin): 2nd in the Iroquois and broke his maiden. Sire's best son to date Palace Malice ran second in the Bluegrass (albeit on synth) last year.
Conquest Tsunami (Stormy Atlantic): Won an Allowance and Colin in his last two. Was scratched out of the Summer to go here.
Dekabrist (Street Boss): 8th in the Iroquois and 5th in the Hopeful. Has to prove he can handle a track outside of Gulfstream.
Ike Walker (Bellamy Road): 5th in the Arlington-Washington Futurity and broke his maiden. Synth to dirt.
Hashtag Bourbon (Super Saver): 3rd in the Iroquois and won the Mountaineer Juvenile. Had a terrible trip last time.
Keen Ice (Curlin): 4th and then a win in his two starts. Dam is 1/2 to stakes winner Coal Play.
W V Jetsetter (Jet Phone): 3rd in the Hopeful and won the TTA Sales Futurity
Picks
Win- Hashtag Bourbon
Place- Bold Conquest
Show- Carpe Diem
9th Race - Keeneland - Saturday,
October 4th, 2014
STAKES. 1 Mile Turf. Purse $1,000,000.
Shadwell Turf Mile S. (Grade 1). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND
UPWARD. (05:45 PM)
| PP | Horse | A/S | M/E | Wgt | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Sayaad | 4 C | L | 126 | Leparoux Julien R. | McLaughlin Kiaran P. |
| 2 | Optimizer | 5 H | L | 126 | Garcia Alan | Fernandez Jose |
| 3 | Grand Arch | 5 G | L | 126 | Moran David | Lynch Brian A. |
| 4 | Silver Max | 5 H | L | 126 | Albarado Robby | Romans Dale L. |
| 5 | Kaigun | 4 G | L | 126 | Husbands Patrick | Casse Mark E. |
| 6 | Wise Dan | 7 G | L | 126 | Velazquez John R. | LoPresti Charles |
| 7 | Two Notch Road | 7 G | L | 126 | Lopez Paco | Thompson Glenn R. |
| 8 | Seek Again | 4 C | L | 126 | Rosario Joel | Mott William I. |
Sayaad (Street Sense): 4th in the Baruch and 5th in the Fourstardave. Was 5th in the Hill Prince last year which was his other graded stakes start.
Optimizer (English Channel): 2nd in the Baruch by a nose and 12th in the Elkhorn. Could be a factor if this is taken off turf.
Grand Arch (Arch): 5th in the Woodbine Mile and 2nd in the Fourstardave. Better likely going longer then shorter.
Silver Max (Badge of Silver): Defending champ was 6th in the Fourstardave and won the Firecracker. The champ will be gunning for him at the end.
Kaigun (Northern Afleet): Just lost the Woodbine Mile and won the Play the King. Looking for that G1 win.
Wise Dan (Wiseman's Ferry): Won the Baruch after his colic scare and Woodford Reserve. Lost this race when it was taken off the turf, can he turn the tables on Silver Max?
Two Notch Road (Partner's Hero): Won the Punch Line and 5th in the McSorley. Most graded stakes starts have been up the track finishes.
Seek Again (Speightstown): Won the Fourstardave and 3rd in the Manhattan. Finished right behind WD in the Woodford Reserve, and has the best chance to upset him.
Picks
Win-
Wise Dan: I do this with a little bit of concern. He may not have
been fully cranked for the Baruch, but he is still the king of the
mile distance.
Place-
Seek Again: Had been debating between him and Kaigun, and went with
him off his Fourstardave win.
Show-
Kaigun/Optimizer/Silver Max: All three of these horses like the two I
have in the Win and Place spots can win this race. I just don't have
as much faith in them as I do the top two.
Dark Horse-
Silver Max
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Ballerina Stakes recap
Sitting second most of the day, Chester and Mary Bowman's homebred Artemis Agrotera (Roman Ruler) passed La Verdad (Yes It's True) and pulled away in the Ballerina. My Miss Aureila (Smart Strike) was second and Willet (Jump Start) was third. Rajiv Maragh rode her to victory and she is trained by Mike Hushion
Artemis' record is 6 starts with 4 wins, 0 seconds and 0 thirds with earnings of $763,800. She is out of the mare Indy Glory (A.P. Indy)
Replay
Artemis Agrotera has now earned a spot into this year's F/M Sprint.
Artemis' record is 6 starts with 4 wins, 0 seconds and 0 thirds with earnings of $763,800. She is out of the mare Indy Glory (A.P. Indy)
Replay
Artemis Agrotera has now earned a spot into this year's F/M Sprint.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Ballerina Stakes Preview
Even though the Travers is on Saturday,
there is a WAYI with a spot in the Filly and Mare Sprint up for
grabs. Lets take a look at this year's field for the Ballerina.
11th Race - Saratoga - Saturday, August
23rd, 2014
STAKES. 7 Furlongs Dirt. Purse
$500,000. Ballerina S. (Grade 1). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE
YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. (05:08 PM) (9)
| PP | Horse | A/S | M/E | Wgt | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Artemis Agrotera | 3 F | L | 115 | Maragh Rajiv | Hushion Michael E. |
| 2 | Better Lucky | 5 M | L | 119 | Castellano Javier | Albertrani Thomas |
| 3 | Kipling's Joy | 4 F | L | 115 | Alvarado Junior | Wolfson Martin D. |
| 4 | My Miss Aurelia | 5 M | L | 115 | Velazquez John R. | Pletcher Todd A. |
| 5 | Willet | 6 M | L | 115 | Rosario Joel | Iselin James H. |
| 6 | La Verdad | 4 F | L | 119 | Ortiz Jose L. | Rice Linda |
| 7 | Voodoo Tales | 4 F | L | 115 | Franco Manuel | Esler Nicholas |
| 8 | Hot Stones | 4 F | L | 117 | Ortiz, Jr. Irad | Levine Bruce N. |
| 9 | Geeky Gorgeous | 5 M | L | 115 | Serpa Angel | Lopez Daniel J. |
Artemis Agrotera (Roman Ruler): Won an
allowance after finishing 8th in the Acorn. Won the
Fritzette last year and is 2 for 2 at Saratoga.
Better Lucky (Ghostzapper): Won the
Shine Again and 8th in the Just a Game. Her Saratoga
starts (including her runner up in finish in the Lake George) where
on turf.
Kipling's Joy (Kipling): 2nd
in the Pasaena and won an Allowance/Optional Claimer. Lone other
graded stakes try was 6th in the Sabin and has already has
9 starts this year.
My Miss Aurelia (Smart Strike): 3rd
in the Shine Again and 2013 Azeri. 2Yo Champion Female who was runner
up in the 2012 Ladies Classic.
Willet (Jump Start): Won an Allowance
and 2nd in the Dancin Renee. 4th in last year's
Go for Wand and 2nd in the 2012 Union Avenue at Saratoga.
La Verdad (Yes It's True): Winner of
the Dancin Renee followed that up with a 5th place finish
in the Honorable Miss. Won the Distaff and was 2nd in the
Barbara Fritchie earlier this year as well.
Voodoo Tales (Tale of the Cat): Won an
Allowance and Starter Allowance in her last two races. This is her
stakes debut.
Hot Stones (Bustin Stones): 3rd
in the Shuvee and won the Bed o'Roses. Both of those races while not
her first try in open company, her lone other stakes start was for
NYB's.
Geeky Gorgeous (Devil His Due):
Defended her Regret title and 3rd in the Red Cross. All,
but two of her starts have been at Monmouth, so this is her Saratoga
debut.
Picks
Win- Better Lucky
Place- My Miss Aurelia
Show- La Verdad
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