Horse Racing - Sunday
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Saratoga - Race 2
#8 Rollers (2/1 ml)
Barclay Tagg firster worked a furlong in 10.1 prior to bringing $500,000 at the Fasig-Tipton sale. More important however is that he worked heads-up three straight times (twice from the gate) with the impressive maiden winner Big Truck. The bad news is, Big Truck got hammered on the toteboard (i believe he opened @ 2/5), and apparently Rollers' reputation precedes him because he's been installed as the 2/1 ml favorite. Not expecting much of a price here; i reserve the right to cancel this one.
Monmouth - Race 7
#6 Reata's Quik Punch (7/2 ml)
I got some interesting info on this filly after she had won her debut (not really at liberty to discuss it). Suffice to say she lived up to her billing, bet down to 3/5 first time out when posting an impressive win over Dagger, who came back to win her next start. Expecting a nice run out of this one.
#8 Rollers (2/1 ml)
Barclay Tagg firster worked a furlong in 10.1 prior to bringing $500,000 at the Fasig-Tipton sale. More important however is that he worked heads-up three straight times (twice from the gate) with the impressive maiden winner Big Truck. The bad news is, Big Truck got hammered on the toteboard (i believe he opened @ 2/5), and apparently Rollers' reputation precedes him because he's been installed as the 2/1 ml favorite. Not expecting much of a price here; i reserve the right to cancel this one.
Monmouth - Race 7
#6 Reata's Quik Punch (7/2 ml)
I got some interesting info on this filly after she had won her debut (not really at liberty to discuss it). Suffice to say she lived up to her billing, bet down to 3/5 first time out when posting an impressive win over Dagger, who came back to win her next start. Expecting a nice run out of this one.
Comments
#2 Moon De French (7/2 ml)
Firster from the red-hot Mott/Zayat combo looks like a transfer from the Baffert barn, what with the Del Mar drills showing. More recently, she worked heads-up with Mott's stakes-type filly JZ Warrior (why that one isn't entered in the Spinaway today is anyone's guess). Hard not to like this one.
Dustin - Augment is nice, but i haven't gone over the race just yet. Obviously it's a tough spot. I'm very upset about Karazi not drawing in, btw.
Ill keep an eye out for Karazi next out.
As far as the American contenders are concerned, Augment has got a shot. They are all pretty well matched. If Stoneside runs back to either of his last 3 European races, the race is for 2nd in here. He is just much classier than the field. Canani's only concern is the distance. The 1 1/8 mile distance is the one edge Augment should enjoy.
Nice run by Moon de French. Thanks again and again.
One more note on the Del Mar derby. I know DC expressed his disappointment about Karazi not getting in, but the connections of Ten a Penny are really bitter today for not getting in. They fell short by $250.
Moon De French wins @ $6.90
DY, do me a favor and PM me your phone #. I need to talk to you about something.
Randy F
#5 Wild Diplomat (3/1 ml)
Ran a nice second off the bench to Barbecue Eddie, who came back to crush an allowance field not long ago. Continues to train well and should improve with the race under his belt.
Del Mar - Race 7
#10 Big Bertha (15/1 ml)
Beat a couple of very nice fillies going two turns on grass last time, and has trained wel on the poly so the surface switch shouldn't be a big issue. More concerned about her breaking from the 10-hole. Wide-open field here, but this horse certainly fits off her last race and the 15/1 ml is a joke. Value play.
Del Mar - Race 8
#12 Kazamira (12/1 ml)
Filly has been training sharply and looks to have some talent. Worth a shot at the price.
Big Bertha went off @ 12/1 and ran out.
Kazamira went off @ 5/2 and ran third.