Today doesn’t look like the money making day yesterday was. But here goes with today’s selections.
Race 1 6-4-8
Too Discreet has a good workout pattern and is well bred for the turf and the distance. Sax Change is well bred for the distance, and Contessa/Hernandez are developing a successful partnership. Brooklyn Speights goes for Wesley Ward who is quite capable with first time two year olds.
Race 2 6-3-8
Awesome Dame jumps up in distance but should have no problem with the added furlong. Rachel’s Valentine goes for Pletcher/Velasquez and that is always worth considering. Tale for Ruby has been working well at SAR and figures well at the distance.
Race 3 1-3-2
Jewel of a Cat has a win and second at SAR and has been very successful at the distance. Free as a Bird is another that has run well at SAR and the distance. Fits in this field very well. Old Harbor has been racing longer but has the class and tactical speed to make a run of it in the stretch.
Race 4 1-5-6
Lucknow was up against it in her most recent stakes try and is better spotted today. Sumba Sunset has looked competitive in her races at this level and should be in a good position turning for home. Hope Cross raced well first out in 2015 for Chad Brown. He’s excellent coming off a layoff.
Race 5 1-5-4
Mack Miller trained the first horse I ever bet and won on. He’s going third off a layoff and should fit with this group. Be a Hero is dropping into this group and looks well placed to pick up a win. Flag On the Play has good tactical speed and just missed last out.
Race 6 9-7-1
Ian Smith is the Pletcher/Velasquez entrant and has been working well. War Order has been looking good at Fair Hill for Motion and he is a respectable 23% using Cintron. Spicy Blonde is very well bred for the turf and the distance and Ward/Hernandez has been a strong combo.
Race 7 5-3-9 (13)
River of Magic puts blinkers on for start two and cuts back a furlong. HEavenly Sun has one nice start at the distance. Maybe a bit of a stretch given the connections, but worth a small look. Apollo Eleven has been close at this level and has figures that say competitive. Grand Sky is a choice if he scratches in.
Race 8 6-8-11-10
So Noted broke his maiden at the distance in a good time and has a great work since that start. Hunt’s Road almost won in his first start with winners and looks strong in this spot. Little Poopsie has plenty of early foot and will be the one to catch. Giantinthemoonlite was recently gelded. Has plenty of speed but has been stuck here for a while.
Race 9 8-4-11
Marriage Fever drops out of OC for DJ. Looks to be the fastest horse in the race. Tango On makes a substantial drop in price and has been competitive with better recently. Congenial just missed in a better field. Should be up front for this one.
Race 10 4-5-3
Untapable and Stopchargingmaria finall meet each other. SCM has looked slightly better this year and has the advantage of races over the SAR dirt. Still, Untapable is the reigning queen and stays my choice. House Rules looks slightly less talented than the top two but is still a good horse.
Race 11 7-2-3
Sinatra looks for two in a row at this level. If he runs that race he’ll be hard to keep out. Holy Invader drops in price in search of two in a row. He’s 3 of 4 at the distance. Neoclassic won at this distance and a higher level and at 12-1 is worth a look.