SAT - Arlington (Million Day - Entire Card)
 

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Arlington Park POST SCRATCHES - POLY / FIRM


R1 - Clm 5k B

#1 Mystic (9-2) 3RD
#4 Space Traveler (5-2) 2ND
#5 Proud Jackson (6-1)
#11 Sea of Change (7-2) WON $9.60

R2 - Alw 31k N1X (Turf 5F)

#6 Selz (9-2) - Clean break and he could be gone. WON $26.60
#4 Laythatpistoldown (8-1) 4TH
#8 Pick Three Punchie (5-1)
#1 Mac West (4-1)

R3 - OC 125k/C (Turf 8F) - Super betting race.

#11 Tiz Sardonic Joe (6-1) - In good form and has enough early speed to help Frankie get a good trip.
#7 Live in Joy (10-1) - Likes this course, preferred distance, and upgrade in jock help chances. 4TH
#4 O T B Bob (9-2) - Two strong efforts on the lawn and seems to always bring it.
#9 All Stormy (12-1) - Sharp works lately with the addition of blinkers.

R4 - MSW 31k (Turf 8F)

#3 Kinsmanor (8-1) - Steady works since mid June and I'm a sucker for anything Speightstown relative.
#9 Luck of the Kitten (3-1) - Showed speed in debut at the Spa as the chalk and should be tighter here. WON $4.00
#11 Inavanti (4-1) - Above average works for strong barn. 3RD
#7 Chadwick (20-1) - Probably better suited for grass.

R5 - Hatoof 75k (Turf 8.5F)

#2 High Wire Kitten (8-1) - 2nd off and better draw do the trick.
#6 Colonel Joan (8-1) - Her best races have come on the Turf and the addition of Rosario makes her a real contender.
#4 Share the Sugar (7-2) - Freshened up and seems to always be running late.
#10 Zubi Zubi Zu (9-2) - Has been in good form lately. 4TH

R6 - Straight Line 65k

#6 Good Bye Greg (3-1) - Rivelli only sends his top runners to Saratoga and this one scorches this poly surface. The one to catch. 3RD
#5 Bourbonize (7-2) - Successful synthetic barn sends out gelding that is stakes battled tested.
#10 I Got It All (5-1) - Looks to sit a nice stalking trip. WON $10,80
#4 Sultry Cat (15-1) - Poly debut was solid and could add some value underneath.

PK4 - 7 10 11 / 3 9 11 / 2 6 / 4 5 6 10 = $36 for $.50

R7 - American St. Leger 400k (Turf 13.5F)

#8 Admiral Kitten (10-1) - BEST BET Has back class and should relish the extra real estate. Expecting a big effort.
#9 Eye of the Storm (Ire) (6-1) - Recent Group 3 winner benefits from a soft going and distance will not be an issue.
#5 Moment In Time (Ire) (20-1) - O'fer this year in 8 starts, but that was a strong performance at Woodbine last fall. 4TH
#2 Dandino (GB) - Not coming in with the same form this year, but defending champ must be respected nonetheless. 2ND

R8 - G1 Secretariat (Turf 10F)

#6 Adelaide (Ire) - Will have a target in #9 Tourist, which is questionable if he'll stay the 10 furlongs. Looks like a standout with America's best hope Mr. Speaker deciding to give the dirt another shot in the G1 Travers in two weeks. WON $4.20
#2 Highball (15-1) - Should be closer to the pace with addition of blinkers and only lacks experience not talent. Great value in exotics.
#9 Tourist (5-2) - Definitely heading in the right direction, but will have to contend with added two furlongs versus top notch competition. 2ND
#7 Divine Oath (8-1) - Not spectacular in prep race, but liked the way he split horses late for the win.

R9 - G1 Beverly D (Turf 9.5F) - Tremendous edition.

#9 Alterite (Fr) (4-1) - Talented filly needed last and all systems go here.
#1 Just the Judge (Ire) (6-1) - Has mixed it up with Group company in Europe and the price could float up. 3RD
#5 Stephanie's Kitten (7-2) - Strong finish in G1 Diana should set her up well here with the added distance. 2ND
#8 I'm Already Sexy (15-1) - Loves this course and a must inclusion in vertical plays at that price.

R10 - G1 Arlington Million (Turf 10F)

#2 Smoking Sun (9-2) - Exits a tough race and looks primed up for a peak performance.
#3 Magician (Ire) (7-5) - BC Turf winner has faced Euro's heavyweights this year and should appreciate coming back to the States. Obvious contender. 2ND
#5 Up With the Birds (6-1) - Not camera shy at all and Pierce feels confident enough to try this high class group. 4TH
#6 Real Solution (5-2) - Rested for defense of title and should be heard from late again.

PK4 - 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 / 6 / 1 2 5 8 9 11 / 2 3 = $48 for $.50

R11 - Hatoof 75k (Turf 8.5F)

#3 Kiss Moon (5-2) - She stands out on back class and her lone turf attempt beats these. Singleton. WON $6.20
#9 Battlefield Angel (4-1) - Has improved since switched to the lawn and looks to be forwardly placed.
#1 La Mejor Fiesta (5-1) - Should appreciated leaving graded stakes company and returning to the turf.
#4 Maria Maria (6-1) - Probably takes back and makes a late run for a minor slice. 2ND

R12 - Md 7.5K

#3 Confident Berna (12-1)
#10 Little Bit o' Soup (2-1)
#9 Amame (6-1)
#7 Hubbala Hubbala (7-2) 3RD

PK6 - 5 6 10 / 8 9 / 6 / 1 5 9 / 2 3 / 3 / 3 9 10 = $108

PK5 - 8 9 / 6 / 1 2 5 8 9 11 / 2 3 / 3 / 3 9 10 = $36 for $.50

PK4 - 1 2 4 5 8 9 10 11 / 2 3 5 / 3 / 3 9 10 = $36 for $.50


Good Racing Luck

Good Luck Big G, fire away !

I heard that the turf course will be firm today unless the mid-afternoon rain that is possible (30%) is significant?

Thanks, Devil - Huge day. Good luck

Keith, the course was labeled as yielding yesterday and I would expect somewhere in the range of less than firm today (I can't trust it being 100% firm from yesterday, especially with the cool temps overnight). It should be interesting how the first few turf races play out. It should have some cut to it nonetheless. Good luck

Thanks.

I heard an interview on HRRN this morning and a rep from the Race track gave the FIRM forecast. Could only be positive thinking though.....I am guessing along your lines today that the turf will have some residual moisture. I think that I will back off Magician (IRE) today who I was told likes it dryer.

Good racing luck today, Gus !!

Thanks, Keith - good luck!!!

Selz!!!!! Great give out, Gus!

Thanks, Devil - Definitely an overlay at those odds.