9/28 (BEL): JCGC, JHTC, Beldme, Vosbrgh, Flwr Bwl (G1's), Kelso (G2)

[Kasept]

5th (3:09) Beldame Invitational S. (G1)

1 1/8 Miles | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $400,000

1 Roman Invader Alvarado J 123 L
2 Princess of Sylmar Castellano J J 120 L
3 And Why Not Saez L 123 L
4 Royal Delta Smith M E 123
5 Centring Maragh R 123 L
6 Lady Cohiba Ortiz I Jr 123 L



6th (3:41) Kelso H. (G2)

1 Mile | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $400,000

1 Easter Gift Smith M E 116 L
2 Graydar Prado E S 120 L
3 Praetereo Alvarado J 114 L
4 Jackson Bend Castellano J J 118 L
5 Hymn Book Velazquez J R 116 Blk-On L
6 Souper Speedy Lezcano J 115 L
7 Brujo de Olleros (BRZ) Garcia Alan 115 L

A-Coupled: Easter Gift and Jackson Bend



7th (4:13) Vosburgh Invitational S. (G1)

6 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $400,000

1 Forty Tales Castellano J J 122 L
2 Justin Phillip Velazquez J R 124 L
3 Bahamian Squall Saez L 124 L
4 Strapping Groom Alvarado J 124 L
5 The Lumber Guy Luzzi M J 124 L
6 Palace Velasquez C 124 L
7 Candyman E Bravo J 124 L
8 Private Zone Pedroza M A 124 L



8th (4:45) Flower Bowl Invitational S. (G1)

1 1/4 Miles (Inner turf) | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $600,000

1 Tannery (IRE) Castellano J J 121 L
2 Mystical Star Alvarado J 119 L
3 Somali Lemonade Saez L 119 L
4 Valiant Girl (GB) Ortiz I Jr 119 L
5 Kissable (IRE) Smith M E 119 L
6 Qushchi (GB) Prado E S 119 L
7 Laughing (IRE) Lezcano J 123 L
8 White Rose Velazquez J R 115 L

A-Coupled: Tannery (IRE) and Laughing (IRE)



9th (5:17) Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. (G1)

1 1/2 Miles (Turf) | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $600,000

1 Nutello Lezcano J 126 FTL
2 Imagining Velazquez J R 126 L
3 Big Blue Kitten Bravo J 126 L
4 Slumber (GB) Alvarado J 126 L
5 Real Solution Garcia Alan 126 L
6 Twilight Eclipse Castellano J J 126 L
7 Boisterous Velazquez J R 126 L
8 Joes Blazing Aaron Maragh R 126 L
9 King Kreesa Ortiz I Jr 126 L
10 Little Mike Smith M E 126 L

A-Coupled: Imagining and Boisterous
B-Coupled: Big Blue Kitten and Real Solution and Joes Blazing Aaron



10th (5:49) Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational S. (G1)

1 1/4 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $1,000,000

1 Ron the Greek Lezcano J 126 L
2 Orb Castellano J J 122 L
3 Last Gunfighter Maragh R 126 L
4 Vitoria Olimpica (BRZ) Ortiz I Jr 126 L
5 Alpha Bravo J 126 L
6 Flat Out Alvarado J 126 L
7 Palace Malice Smith M E 122 L
8 Cross Traffic Velazquez J R 126 L

[PatCummings]

Private Zone for Vosburgh at last report, I believe.

[Sightseek]

Alpha obviously caught a flyer in the Woodward, but I wonder if they will be up on the pace? (and help set it up for ORRRRBBBB! )

[randallscott35]

What a great day on Saturday.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

What a great day on Saturday.

usually don't miss it....will this year, tho.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

What a great day on Saturday.

Agree. Other then the Beldame these races are wide open.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Agree. Other then the Beldame these races are wide open.

Beldame though is awesome.

A little bit of Ferdinand (older horse) taking on Alysheba (3yo) feel to it.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

Beldame though is awesome.

A little bit of Ferdinand (older horse) taking on Alysheba (3yo) feel to it.

I don't think its that competitive.... Taking nothing away from Princess. Reminds me of Delta vs HDG in the same race a few years back.

[Sightseek]

I'm against Cross Traffic in the JCGC and think the 3 year olds have a chance.

[randallscott35]

Think the Hirsch is the best of the bunch myself.

[freddymo]

This card is the best of the year for my money. It's a pleasure to handicap

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by freddymo

This card is the best of the year for my money. It's a pleasure to handicap

Ill post thoughts on the Stakes races when I return to work tonight. I know you cant wait.

[GenuineRisk]

Here was this morning's conversation with the preschooler (true story):

"Why does Daddy have to go to work today?"
"Because he needs to earn money for us."
"So I can bet on my number 3?"
(pause)
"Yes. Yes, he earns money so you can gamble. Eat your AlphaBits."

We'll be going to Belmont on Saturday. I would send the pins to Sighty, but I think the kid is going to lay claim to them.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by freddymo

This card is the best of the year for my money. It's a pleasure to handicap

I kind of think the same thing. Travers Day was nice but not as good as this and the way the turf was playing up there was a disappointment.

[declansharbor]

Seems like everybody and their mothers are on Slumber today.

How often does that work out though? We shall see later.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Seems like everybody and their mothers are on Slumber today.

How often does that work out though? We shall see later.

yeah feels like 5/2 to me

[GenuineRisk]

In line to get in, listening to and elderly Manhattanite recount every racing tragedy of the last 40 years. SAVE ME.

[Sightseek]

Harvey Pack on Kelso and the Jockey Club Gold Cup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb84n3lV2LY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr0M4AlE4uU

[Sightseek]

Just rolls on by -- that was awesome!!!

[my miss storm cat]

Thrilled!