Sports

Saratoga Entries, Friday August 23rd, 2013 Analysis

1. 5 1/2 fur; $80,000; md sp wt; 2YO;

A TOUCH OF POETRY Zito colt showed promise of good things to come in debut. Ran 3rd in at 6 panels and shortens up in opener. MISCHIEVIOUSLY begins his racing career for Phipps/Mcgaughey. Has worked quick 4 furlongs last two. HAVANA loads the gate 1st time for Pletcher/Velazquez and gets rail. Last 3 works have been at 5 fur.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Havana(M),119 J Velazquez x-x-x Pletcher 2-1
2 Chomsky(M),119 J Castellano x-x-x Hennig 5-1
3 Kowboy King(M),119 C Velasquez x-x-x Trombetta 10-1
4 Mischieviously ,119 J Rocco, Jr x-x-x McGaughey III 15-1
5 Kendall’s Boy(M),119 R Napravnik x-x-x Amoss 3-1
6 A Touch of Poetry(L),119 M Smith 3-x-x Zito 8-1
7 Financial Mogul(L),119 S Bridgmohan 4-x-x Violette 6-1
8 Ferlin Husky ,119 J Alvarado x-x-x Mott 12-1
9 Roberto Gato(L),119 L Saez 7-x-x Lukas 20-1

2. 6 1/2 fur; $100,000; Chowder’s First Stakes; 3up

NF’S DESTINY has hit the board an incredible 10 of 11 and is always the one to catch. May turn the tables on NIGHT MANEUVER who collared him by a neck two back. This gelding also ran away by 6 at Spa with this brand in latest. Posted triple digit speed fig. SOCIALSAUL has run at this condition last 3 but at distances greater than todays.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 a-Socialsaul(L),118 D Cohen 5-2-9 Jacobson 10-1
2 N. F.’s Destiny(L),118 J Ortiz 2-2-4 Rice 6-1
3 The Lumber Guy(L),120 J Velazquez 7-7-2 Hushion 4-5
4 Even Got Quiet(L),118 A Lezcano 1-3-4 Metivier 20-1
5 Night Maneuver(L),118 R Maragh 1-1-5 Contessa 2-1
1 a-Spa City Fever(L),118 J Alvarado 4-1-4 Jacobson 10-1
6 Palace(L),118 C Velasquez 4-1-2 Rice 12-1

a-Coupled

3. 6 fur; $74,000; alw op cl; 3up;

CRACKERJACK JONES Smarty Jones 3YO has been impressive. Two wins and a 2nd over three starts. Raises the bar slightly with these. GROUND FORCE moves to a height he should find more comfortable. Ran well early in the Corma Ray before retiring late. PRETENSION has been busy traveling. Laurel, Pimlico and Delaware in last 3. Tries Toga today. Moves lower but has not won sprinting.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Crackerjack Jones(L),117 J Rocco, Jr 1-1-2 Hushion 3-1
2 Dehere of the Cat(L),121 C Velasquez 6-2-1 Trombetta 6-1
3 Driven by Solar(L),121 I Ortiz, Jr 5-1-5 Toscano 6-1
4 Writingonthewall(L),121 J Rosario 3-5-4 Jacobson 4-1
5 Ground Force(L),121 R Maragh 4-4-1 Servis 7-2
6 Pretension(L),121 L Saez 5-3-5 Heffner 12-1
7 Coaltown Legend(L),121 J Castellano 4-1-4 Levine 5-1

4. 1 mile(T); $42,000; cl($25,000); 3up;

YO BLUE continues his successful 3YO campaign. Has won 4 of 6 with better brand. UNBRIDLED LOGIC returned to turf placing 2nd with richer in last. Drops and has been part of result board 4 in a row. BALLERINO broke maiden 2 back and ran up the track against winners in latest. Shortens to todays distance where he missed by a neck at Tampa.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
2 Hamme Dancer(L),121 A Lezcano 7-3-5 H Jerkens 20-1
3 Ballerino(L),121 E Prado 7-1-2 Lerman 12-1
4 Bashful Bandit(L),117 I Ortiz, Jr 6-5-1 Englehart 10-1
5 Song of Aspen(L),117 S Bridgmohan 5-4-4 Persaud 30-1
6 Nelson Avenue(L),121 J Ortiz 8-7-8 Quartarolo 30-1
7 Unbridled Logic(L),117 R Maragh 2-3-1 Levine 7-2
8 Pyro City(L),121 J Velazquez 2-4-3 Voss 6-1
1 a-Yo Blue(L),119 J Castellano 4-1-2 Maker 6-5
9 Coach A. J.(L),117 C Velasquez 7-5-7 Rice 5-1
10 Drum Roll(L),117 J Velazquez 1-6-5 Pletcher 5-2
1 a-Thingamajigger(L),117 J Castellano 1-4-5 Maker 6-5

a-Coupled

5. 5 1/2 fur(T); $70,000; md sp wt; 2YO;

ZIGGY THE GREAT had been working mornings at Laurel in July. Did manage to get 1 work in here at Spa before debuting today. Castellano rides son of Michele The Great. PETES FLEET Breezed the turf course here last week. Sired by Afleet Alex. PUSH UPS is appropriately named. has been working out since May 10 for big day. Most recently at Parx.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Maybrys Challenge ,119 J Rocco, Jr x-x-x Weaver 7-2
2 Momma’s Mark(L),119 J Lezcano 6-x-x Ryerson 6-1
3 Ziggy the Great(M),119 J Castellano x-x-x Capuano 3-1
4 Harbor King ,119 S Jimenez x-x-x Allyn 30-1
5 Push Ups ,119 R Montanez x-x-x Aro 12-1
6 Pete’s Fleet(M),119 I Ortiz, Jr x-x-x Aquilino 12-1
7 Ainteasybeinggreen(L),116 J Ortiz 6-x-x Ward 8-5
8 Metropolitan Storm(L),119 A Lezcano 5-7-x Persaud 15-1
9 Junger(L),119 P Teator 7-x-x Hertler 12-1

6. 7 fur; $37,000; md cl($20,000); 3up;

EL DREAMER held lead deep stretch before giving way late in last. Rider change to Cohen to try and snap 0 for 41 spell. JOEY N has had 2 close calls both at 7 furlongs. Placed 2nd over sloppy track in last. SPINTASTIC finished a head behind top pick in last.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
2 Streets of Fire(L),119 I Ortiz, Jr 5-8-5 Antonucci 12-1
3 Spintastic(L),123 R Napravnik 4-6-5 Wilkes 5-1
4 Lutesifer(L),119 J Velazquez 5-5-x Pletcher 7-2
5 Acro’s Game(L),119 A Lezcano 8-5-8 Persaud 50-1
1 a-Volatile Markets(L),119 J Ortiz 12-7-4 Violette 5-2
6 Optionality(L),123 J Rosario 4-3-4 Maker 6-1
7 Seriously Sharp(L),123 E Prado 4-7-11 Tarrant 15-1
8 Joey N(L),119 J Alvarado 2-11-4 Magee 4-1
1 a-Herd Mentality(L),119 J Castellano 6-7-3 Pompay 5-2
9 El Dreamer(L),123 D Cohen 2-3-4 DiSanto 10-1

a-Coupled

7. 1 1/16 mi(T); $38,000; cl($20,000); 3up(f&m);

MELODY LIN has won 2 of last 3 at this level and distance. Linda Rice stays the course for another win. Runs as a team with SANDS OF HUMOR who faces winners first time after beating this brand at Belmont last month. BUSTLE beat claimers three back and is facing even cheaper today. Has not performed well turfing at this distance.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
2 Bonnie Rose(L),117 R Napravnik 10-3-1 Stall 10-1
1 a-Melody Lin(L),119 C Velasquez 1-3-1 Rice 3-1
3 Queenie’s Gold(L),117 R Albarado 4-1-3 Rivelli 8-1
4 Silver Silence(L),117 A Solis 6-6-2 Farrell 20-1
5 Group Therapy(L),117 J Velazquez 6-1-2 Kimmel 12-1
6 Casual Elegance(L),117 J Rosario 9-2-2 Hennig 6-1
7 Sheerflakesofgold(L),121 J Ortiz 2-3-4 Duggan 6-1
8 Bustle(L),117 L Saez 7-6-1 Matz 4-1
9 Alwaysinmycircle(L),121 J Castellano 5-4-9 Schettino 6-1
1 a-Sands of Humor(L),123 J Alvarado 1-4-3 Rice 3-1
10 Julesco(L),117 I Ortiz, Jr 12-8-1 Clement 15-1
11 Another Page(L),117 R Maragh 5-5-1 Hennig 5-2
12 Rock Show(L),117 unknown 9-1-4 Terranova 5-1

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8. 5 1/2 fur(T); $74,000; alw op cl; 3up(f&m);

SUBTLE brings modest 2 race win streak. Speedy mare proved photogenic beating strong allowance field in last. BARREL OF JOY made strong middle move and flattened out trying this condition in latest. Has speed and may try to go with Subtle. JITNEY has not been on turf since October. But last win came here last August on Spa green. Tough to figure.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 La Bella Valeria(L),121 E Prado 3-6-7 Barrera 20-1
2 Nice Stuff(L),121 I Ortiz, Jr 2-3-9 Serpe 5-1
3 Double the Energy(L),121 C Velasquez 8-6-1 Rice 7-2
4 Rakin’ Gold(L),121 L Saez 7-1-3 Schettino 15-1
5 Elusive Rumour(L),121 J Lezcano 3-3-7 Pletcher 3-1
6 Barrel of Joy(L),121 J Rosario 2-4-4 Hertler 12-1
7 Jitney(L),121 S Bridgmohan 5-3-2 Hertler 10-1
8 Subtle(L),121 J Castellano 1-1-8 Servis 4-1
9 Karakorum Elektra(L),123 D Cohen 1-1-4 Jacobson 10-1
10 Pegasus Diamond(L),121 A Solis 3-5-1 Englehart 20-1
11 Ah Gaga(L),117 M Smith 1-1-6 Gyarmati 20-1
12 Sentimental Lass(L),121 unknown 6-1-5 Bond 4-1
13 Lenders Way(L),121 unknown 6-3-2 Ryerson 12-1
14 Fiftyfour Forever(L),121 unknown 2-4-6 Quartarolo 6-1
15 Bird House(L),121 unknown 1-8-4 Gullo 7-2

9. 7 fur; $500,000; Ballerina Stakes; 3up(f&m);

DANCE TO BRISTOL brings 6 race winning streak to the grade 1 Ballerina. Made it a little too exciting in last. Got there by a neck. One more? STARSHIP TRUFFLES bagged grade 1 win in no-doubt-about-it fashion in Princess Rooney at Calder. Won by 10 two back. VILLANESCA does not resume top 2 have but got up to win Magnolia Jackson in latest.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Dance to Bristol(L),119 X Perez 1-1-1 Figgins 3-1
2 Villanesca(L),115 J Velazquez 1-1-4 McLaughlin 12-1
3 Classic Point(L),115 A Solis 2-1-1 H Jerkens 8-1
4 Street Girl(L),111 I Ortiz, Jr 5-3-6 Azpurua 30-1
5 Book Review(L),119 R Bejarano 1-2-2 Baffert 5-2
6 Starship Truffles(L),122 L Saez 1-1-6 Wolfson 6-1
7 Moment in Dixie(L),115 M Smith 1-2-4 Toner 15-1
8 Judy the Beauty(L),115 J Rosario 2-2-1 Ward 5-1
9 Glorious View(L),119 J Alvarado 7-1-1 Mott 20-1
10 Fantasy of Flight(L),115 C Velasquez 2-2-2 Nevin 15-1
11 Sure Route(L),115 J Castellano 5-4-2 Gargan 30-1

10. 1 1/8 mi(T); $85,000; md sp wt; 3up;

MARINE PATROL When is maiden not a maiden? Colt won at Arlington Park in July and was DQd. Faces better field here and Castellano picks up ride. MR JENNEY ran evenly and finished 3rd going longer. Which was few lengths behind PARNELLI who held lead all the way until shadow of wire. Should be on lead again.

PN Horse, Wt. Jockey Last 3 Trainer Odds
1 Ella’s Kitten(L),119 I Ortiz, Jr 3-3-5 Guillot 20-1
2 Secretive(L),119 J Velazquez 3-6-4 McGaughey III 5-1
3 Parnelli(L),119 L Saez 2-3-2 McLaughlin 4-1
4 In Rocky’s Honor(L),119 C Velasquez 5-5-5 Ryerson 30-1
5 Doc Cebu(L),119 R Bejarano 2-3-10 Pletcher 6-1
6 Inchcape(L),119 R Maragh 2-7-3 Contessa 20-1
7 Brilliant Command(L),119 J Ortiz 2-x-x B Brown 15-1
8 Mr. Jenney(L),119 J Rosario 3-6-2 Clement 12-1
9 Invincible Me(L),119 R Napravnik 6-x-x Amoss 15-1
10 Grand Giant(L),119 A Garcia 2-4-5 Maker 8-1
11 Marine Patrol(L),119 J Castellano 2-x-x Catalano 7-2
12 King of Broadway(L),119 M Smith 2-5-x Mott 6-1
13 Sampson County(L),119 J Castellano 4-4-5 Lawrence 30-1
14 Won’tualwayswonder(L),119 R Albarado 2-3-12 Morse 30-1
15 Town Extension(L),119 unknown 4-4-6 Tagg 5-1
16 Howie’s Tiz(L),119 unknown 5-7-2 Levine 4-1