Kasept
08-12-2006, 04:34 AM
The focus is on the grass Saturday at Saratoga with the 32nd Sword Dancer on tap, and in Chicago with the rich Million Day card at Arlington. The NTRA P4 returns, and we look at it all below...
The best weather of the meet has blessed the race-going public here in upstate NY, and the weekend should be glorious.
SELECTIONS -- Saratoga, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006
1st: Clm, 3+, 7f
1. #8 Neon Magic 9-2: Lake due for better stretch; ITM 6 of 8 at trip
2. #11 Cat's a Rockin 8-1: Jara's won with him and turnback appeals
A. #6 Rockhewn 4-1: Campo 5yo rarely runs a bad one
B. #1 Storm Whirl 8-1
2nd: MSW, 2yo, 6f
1. #2 Maxey Boy 2-1: Harty's $675k Darley bay ran huge first try
2. #6 Electricity 9-2: Phipps babies have been ready
A. #1 Storm Breeze 6-1: DWL runners have posted improvement
B. #6 Johannesburg Star 15-1
3rd: OC/N1x, 3+, 6f
1. #5 Fortunate Prophet 10-1: Could be lone speed
2. #3 Five Star Thief 5-1: Dollase gelding had adventerous maiden-breaker
A. #1e Dutrow entry 2-1
B. #2b Pletcher entry 4-1
4th: Clm/N2L, F&M-3yo, 8.5f-T (Superfecta race)
1. #8 Verona Dale 5-1: Morrison filly third off break
2. #6 Sweetsouthernheat 6-1: Stewart has been shy at the entry box
A. #4 Maria's Locket 9-2: Pace=prompter from my man Sciacca
B. #10 On the Catwalk 3-1: Post no bargain for underlaid Martin filly
C. #5 Christina's Diamond 6-1: Superfecta toss-in
5th: NYB-MSW, 3+, 7f (Superfecta race)
1. #8 Say Revain 3-1: Sandy Bacon's homebred exits key race
2. #11 Liberation Day 6-1: Schettino-Parisi colt gets plus jock switch
A. #7 Max Cam 7-2: Career maiden look ran well last; drilled well 2x for this
B. #2 Count Blue 20-1: Quick's bay gelding much better after grass leggings
C. #3 Baby Yaya 8-1: Preciado is a top Philly area conditioner
NOTE: If spreading wide at bottom of super, #1 Patriarch Pops (20-1) is employable..
6th: Clm, 4+, 1m-IT
1. #4 Gran Cesare 4-1: Pacey 7yo invader exits optional placement at DEL
2. #9 Seeking the Glory 7-2: Professional 6yo by A.P. Indy always fires
A. #7 Forget the Judge 5-1: 3 of 4 ITM here and 6 of 7 at distance
B. #8 Blakelock 12-1: Moss bay from Contessa liked this course two years ago
7th: 22nd A.G. Vanderbilt (Gr. II), $200,000, 3+, 6f (NTRA P4 Leg A) 4:16pm
1. #2 Mass Media 3-1: Frankel shocked '05 Forego with M/M West's nice 5yo
2. #1 Judith's Wild Rush 10-1: Reade Baker as savvy as they come; value
A. #5 War Front 8-5: Jerkens' Danzig bay broke maiden here; Drilled big
B. #3 Afrashad 5-2: Perfect Godolphin Smoke Glacken red faces pressure
8th: NYB-Alw/N1x, 3+, 7f
1. #1e Gyarmati entry 10-1: Both ends of Leah's entry look good
2. #4 Speed of Sound 6-1: Klesaris returnee gets Bejarano; chased good ones
A. #2 Starhumor 7-2: Levine-Coa Distorted Humor player a must
B. #6 Sly Diamond Jim 8-1: Contessa hitting board with alacrity
9th: 32nd Sword Dancer Invitational (Gr. I), $500,000, 3+, 12f-IT (NTRA P4, Leg C -- Superfecta race) 5:20pm
1. #7 Grand Couturier 9-2: Euro invader has marched up Timeform scale
2. #2 Relaxed Gesture 8-5: Consistent Gr. I turf performer always 'right there'
A. #6 Wild Desert 6-1: Speedy on main and from powerhouse connections
B. #8 Crown Point 15-1: Exotics booster from Donk improving slowly
C. #1 Silver Whistle 10-1: Happy to include Mott at a price in sod stake
10th: MSW, 3+, 11f-T (Superfecta race)
1. #3 League of Nations 5-1: Arnold 2 of 4 so far; bred for grass marathons
2. #1 (poe) Dancing Forever 3-1: Shug adds Lasix to Rahy red
A. #7 Rhyme Nor Reason 12-1: Nice price on Toner Dynaformer bay
B. #8 Blue Rider 9-2
C. #10 Carson's Band 6-1
LONGSHOT ALERT/SUPER ADD-IN: #5 Dynaski (30-1) is intriguing super booster on bottom of spread ticks if able to get out of the gate..
ARLINGTON PARK -- Million Day
8th: 17th Beverly D (Gr. I), $750,000, F&M-3+, 11f-T (NTRA P4, Leg B, Superfecta race) 4:42pm
1. #1 Gorella 5-2: Classy 4yo saves all the ground
2. #11 Film Maker 4-1: Motion always dangerous in these spots; tough post
A. #6 Honey Rider 3-1: Respect consistency of Pletcher's multiple stakes star
B. #5 Wend 10-1: 3x graded victress from Mott
C. #3 Chic Dancer 20-1: Perfecta superfecta bottom add-in from our girl Janks
9th: 24th Arlington Million (Gr. I), $1,000,000, 10f-T (NTRA P4, Leg D) 5:42pm
1. #10 Cacique 4-1: Manhattan winner from Juddmonte/Frankel
2. #11 English Channel 3-1: All-class red smashes $2MM mark here
A. #8 Better Talk Now 6-1: Motion 7yo can eclipse $3MM with placement
B. #5 Soldier Hollow 15-1: Nice number offered on Italian Group I winner
C. #7 Cosmonaut 20-1: Super bottom add-in LOVED soft Chicago going last
<$50 NTRA P4 Play:
SAR 7th (Vandy): 1-2-5
AP 8th (Bev D): 1-11
SAR 9th (Dancer): 1-2-6-7
AP 9th (Million): 10-11
3x2x4x2 = $48
Good luck!
Steve
The best weather of the meet has blessed the race-going public here in upstate NY, and the weekend should be glorious.
SELECTIONS -- Saratoga, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006
1st: Clm, 3+, 7f
1. #8 Neon Magic 9-2: Lake due for better stretch; ITM 6 of 8 at trip
2. #11 Cat's a Rockin 8-1: Jara's won with him and turnback appeals
A. #6 Rockhewn 4-1: Campo 5yo rarely runs a bad one
B. #1 Storm Whirl 8-1
2nd: MSW, 2yo, 6f
1. #2 Maxey Boy 2-1: Harty's $675k Darley bay ran huge first try
2. #6 Electricity 9-2: Phipps babies have been ready
A. #1 Storm Breeze 6-1: DWL runners have posted improvement
B. #6 Johannesburg Star 15-1
3rd: OC/N1x, 3+, 6f
1. #5 Fortunate Prophet 10-1: Could be lone speed
2. #3 Five Star Thief 5-1: Dollase gelding had adventerous maiden-breaker
A. #1e Dutrow entry 2-1
B. #2b Pletcher entry 4-1
4th: Clm/N2L, F&M-3yo, 8.5f-T (Superfecta race)
1. #8 Verona Dale 5-1: Morrison filly third off break
2. #6 Sweetsouthernheat 6-1: Stewart has been shy at the entry box
A. #4 Maria's Locket 9-2: Pace=prompter from my man Sciacca
B. #10 On the Catwalk 3-1: Post no bargain for underlaid Martin filly
C. #5 Christina's Diamond 6-1: Superfecta toss-in
5th: NYB-MSW, 3+, 7f (Superfecta race)
1. #8 Say Revain 3-1: Sandy Bacon's homebred exits key race
2. #11 Liberation Day 6-1: Schettino-Parisi colt gets plus jock switch
A. #7 Max Cam 7-2: Career maiden look ran well last; drilled well 2x for this
B. #2 Count Blue 20-1: Quick's bay gelding much better after grass leggings
C. #3 Baby Yaya 8-1: Preciado is a top Philly area conditioner
NOTE: If spreading wide at bottom of super, #1 Patriarch Pops (20-1) is employable..
6th: Clm, 4+, 1m-IT
1. #4 Gran Cesare 4-1: Pacey 7yo invader exits optional placement at DEL
2. #9 Seeking the Glory 7-2: Professional 6yo by A.P. Indy always fires
A. #7 Forget the Judge 5-1: 3 of 4 ITM here and 6 of 7 at distance
B. #8 Blakelock 12-1: Moss bay from Contessa liked this course two years ago
7th: 22nd A.G. Vanderbilt (Gr. II), $200,000, 3+, 6f (NTRA P4 Leg A) 4:16pm
1. #2 Mass Media 3-1: Frankel shocked '05 Forego with M/M West's nice 5yo
2. #1 Judith's Wild Rush 10-1: Reade Baker as savvy as they come; value
A. #5 War Front 8-5: Jerkens' Danzig bay broke maiden here; Drilled big
B. #3 Afrashad 5-2: Perfect Godolphin Smoke Glacken red faces pressure
8th: NYB-Alw/N1x, 3+, 7f
1. #1e Gyarmati entry 10-1: Both ends of Leah's entry look good
2. #4 Speed of Sound 6-1: Klesaris returnee gets Bejarano; chased good ones
A. #2 Starhumor 7-2: Levine-Coa Distorted Humor player a must
B. #6 Sly Diamond Jim 8-1: Contessa hitting board with alacrity
9th: 32nd Sword Dancer Invitational (Gr. I), $500,000, 3+, 12f-IT (NTRA P4, Leg C -- Superfecta race) 5:20pm
1. #7 Grand Couturier 9-2: Euro invader has marched up Timeform scale
2. #2 Relaxed Gesture 8-5: Consistent Gr. I turf performer always 'right there'
A. #6 Wild Desert 6-1: Speedy on main and from powerhouse connections
B. #8 Crown Point 15-1: Exotics booster from Donk improving slowly
C. #1 Silver Whistle 10-1: Happy to include Mott at a price in sod stake
10th: MSW, 3+, 11f-T (Superfecta race)
1. #3 League of Nations 5-1: Arnold 2 of 4 so far; bred for grass marathons
2. #1 (poe) Dancing Forever 3-1: Shug adds Lasix to Rahy red
A. #7 Rhyme Nor Reason 12-1: Nice price on Toner Dynaformer bay
B. #8 Blue Rider 9-2
C. #10 Carson's Band 6-1
LONGSHOT ALERT/SUPER ADD-IN: #5 Dynaski (30-1) is intriguing super booster on bottom of spread ticks if able to get out of the gate..
ARLINGTON PARK -- Million Day
8th: 17th Beverly D (Gr. I), $750,000, F&M-3+, 11f-T (NTRA P4, Leg B, Superfecta race) 4:42pm
1. #1 Gorella 5-2: Classy 4yo saves all the ground
2. #11 Film Maker 4-1: Motion always dangerous in these spots; tough post
A. #6 Honey Rider 3-1: Respect consistency of Pletcher's multiple stakes star
B. #5 Wend 10-1: 3x graded victress from Mott
C. #3 Chic Dancer 20-1: Perfecta superfecta bottom add-in from our girl Janks
9th: 24th Arlington Million (Gr. I), $1,000,000, 10f-T (NTRA P4, Leg D) 5:42pm
1. #10 Cacique 4-1: Manhattan winner from Juddmonte/Frankel
2. #11 English Channel 3-1: All-class red smashes $2MM mark here
A. #8 Better Talk Now 6-1: Motion 7yo can eclipse $3MM with placement
B. #5 Soldier Hollow 15-1: Nice number offered on Italian Group I winner
C. #7 Cosmonaut 20-1: Super bottom add-in LOVED soft Chicago going last
<$50 NTRA P4 Play:
SAR 7th (Vandy): 1-2-5
AP 8th (Bev D): 1-11
SAR 9th (Dancer): 1-2-6-7
AP 9th (Million): 10-11
3x2x4x2 = $48
Good luck!
Steve