1. 5 1/2 fur; $70,000; md sp wt; 2YO(f);
THATZA WRAP Sired by speedy Hard Spun this filly runs first time for trainer John Kimmel. Breezed easy 4 furlongs 10 days ago. ISABELLE extended morning work to 5 furlongs twice since August 1. Solis will be first aboard. SLEEK Debuts today for Hushion/Castellano and is sired by Bernardini. Last work identical to Isabelle.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
2 Margaret Ownzit(M),119 | C Velasquez | x-x-x | Rodriguez | 5-2 |
3 She’s a Sizzler(M),119 | J Ortiz | x-x-x | Schwartz | 10-1 |
4 Court Dancer ,119 | J Espinoza | x-x-x | Weaver | 6-1 |
5 Possetivevibration(M),119 | L Saez | x-x-x | Aquilino | 15-1 |
6 Isabelle(M),119 | A Solis | x-x-x | Lewis | 6-1 |
7 Fee and Sugar(M),119 | I Ortiz, Jr | x-x-x | Schettino | 3-1 |
1 a-Thatza Wrap(M),119 | J Alvarado | x-x-x | Kimmel | 4-1 |
8 Epiphany(M),119 | J Rocco, Jr | x-x-x | Englehart | 15-1 |
1 a-Longride to Wisdm(M),119 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Bush | 4-1 |
1 a-Sleek(M),119 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Hushion | 4-1 |
a-Coupled
2. 6 fur; $65,000; st op cl: 3up(f&m)
TANGLEWOOD TALE came from off the pace for 5 length victory earlier in meet against claimers. Two career wins both earned at Spa. SO BLESSED makes third attempt at summer meet. Placed second in last running evenly thru 7 furlongs. Shaves an 1/8th where she won three back. LILY LYNN moves higher after hitting the board 3 straight with cheaper. 2 for 3 sprinting.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
1 Lily Lynn(L),121 | J Ortiz | 3-1-2 | Rodriguez | 10-1 |
2 Nothing But Air(L),117 | I Ortiz, Jr | 3-1-x | Levine | 5-1 |
3 Quiet Sunshine(L),121 | L Saez | 3-9-3 | Sciacca | 8-1 |
4 So Blessed(L),117 | J Castellano | 2-6-1 | Gullo | 6-1 |
5 Belle Gallantey(L),121 | J Rocco, Jr | 4-2-2 | Friedman | 4-1 |
6 Tanglewood Tale(L),121 | J Velazquez | 1-4-3 | Wilson | 5-2 |
7 Queen Mercury(L),121 | J Rosario | 4-4-9 | Toscano | 3-1 |
3. 5 1/2 fur(T) ; $45,000; cl($35,000); 3up(F&m);
SAROPIA had 3 length lead running this condition before giving way late. Pace-setting filly had won 3 straight this spring at Finger Lakes. REGAL JOANNE has been running with a dangerous crowd. Takes on bunch she can handle but can she handle turf 1st time. Rosie to ride. RED CODE ran her best race of the year moving to this distance in last. Not there yet but heading in right direction. 29-1 in last.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
1 Miracleonbroadway(L),117 | E Prado | 1-9-8 | Turner | 15-1 |
2 Saropia(L),117 | J Castellano | 2-9-1 | B Brown | 3-1 |
3 Dust Em Mick(L),117 | D Cohen | 5-3-1 | Jacobson | 4-1 |
4 Sweet Sway(L),117 | J Alvarado | 4-3-3 | Rodriguez | 5-1 |
5 Imanindianoutlaw(L),121 | C Velasquez | 5-4-5 | Rodriguez | 5-1 |
6 Regal Joanne(L),117 | R Napravnik | 5-7-1 | Asmussen | 5-2 |
7 Red Code(L),116 | M Franco | 6-7-7 | Antonucci | 10-1 |
4. 1 mile(T); $100,000; 3YO;
Dance of Life Stakes
WINNING CAUSE Versatile colt looks for 2 in a row after bold late move won the Sir Cat in latest. Won grade 3 Lexington three back and loves the green mile. ONE MORE CAT finished 2 lengths behind top pick in last. Carries 5 less today. In the money all 3 turf starts. SAYAAD missed by a neck moving furlong shorter. Nice late move in grade 3 Hill Prince at a mile two back.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
1 Winning Cause(L),122 | J Rosario | 1-2-2 | Pletcher | 8-5 |
2 Bernie the Jet(L),117 | J Castellano | 4-2-11 | Contessa | 12-1 |
3 Sayaad(L),117 | J Lezcano | 2-5-1 | McLaughlin | 5-2 |
4 Hamp(L),119 | J Rocco, Jr | 5-1-8 | Correas | 12-1 |
5 Elusive Son(L),117 | L Saez | 6-1-1 | Barrera | 20-1 |
6 One More Cat(L),117 | I Ortiz, Jr | 3-1-2 | Trombetta | 6-1 |
7 Miceli(L),117 | J Velazquez | 3-1-5 | Kitchingman | 7-2 |
8 Dads Caps(L),117 | C Velasquez | 1-1-x | Rodriguez | 2-1 |
9 Bradester(L),117 | J Lezcano | 1-1-2 | Kenneally | 7-5 |
5. 1 1/8 miles; $70,000; st op cl; 3up;
TALK THERAPY looks for 3rd straight after pair of long distance scores. Cornelio to ride son of Frenziedfruitcake who is in top form. CINNAMON BEACH won a laugher running this condition but that was in December. Begins ’13 campaign here and may need a refresher. GIANT INDIAN beat top pick in April going shorter. Three stinkers since.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
1 Giant Indian(L),121 | J Alvarado | 5-6-9 | Adsit | 15-1 |
2 Itsagoodtendollars(L),121 | R Maragh | 4-1-2 | Contessa | 5-2 |
3 Dan and Sheila(L),121 | A Lezcano | 4-7-2 | Parker | 10-1 |
4 Talk Therapy(L),123 | C Velasquez | 1-1-4 | Englehart | 5-1 |
5 Point Taken(L),121 | J Castellano | 5-2-5 | Jacobson | 3-1 |
6 Cinnamon Beach(L),121 | I Ortiz, Jr | 1-5-3 | Gargan | 12-1 |
7 Tuvia’s Force(L),121 | R Napravnik | 2-4-3 | Zito | 2-1 |
6. 5 1/2 fur(T); $40,000; md cl($25,000); 3up(f&m);
IM SMOKIN HOT Dutrow lowers the bar here as filly has lost her two career starts by 33 combined lengths. We will know more today after meeting this bunch. WITH DIAMONDS flashed speed and showed fight finishing 3rd in lone grass try. Catch me if you can. LARA finally made some noise running strong for 3rd at this level. Back to the grass though.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
1 a-Nodebtdanny(L),119 | C Velasquez | 5-4-5 | Rodriguez | 4-1 |
2 Chessrate(L),123 | I Ortiz, Jr | 7-3-2 | Englehart | 10-1 |
3 Absolute Paradise(L),119 | J Espinoza | 12-4-11 | L O’Brien | 15-1 |
4 Fly Solo(L),123 | J Rosario | 3-4-2 | Kitchingman | 5-2 |
5 Saratoga Sunrise(L),119 | A Lezcano | 7-9-x | Farrell | 20-1 |
6 With Diamonds(L),119 | J Lezcano | 4-3-x | Carwood | 7-2 |
7 Passionforsongs(L),114 | M Franco | 5-8-4 | Persaud | 30-1 |
1 a-I’m Smokin Hot(L),119 | R Napravnik | 8-6-x | A Dutrow | 4-1 |
8 Locks of Gold(L),119 | M Luzzi | 7-8-x | Quartarolo | 30-1 |
9 Lara(L),119 | J Ortiz | 3-6-8 | Levine | 3-1 |
1 a-Suzenshine(L),119 | unknown | 4-10-x | Rodriguez | 4-1 |
a-Coupled
7. 7 fur; $47,000; md cl($40-$30,000); 3up;
APEX has been runnerup in 4 of 6 starts. Inches lower and stretches a furlong for Mott. LETS HAVE US ONE finished a length and a half behind Apex in latest. Looked worn late and he has never gone 7 furlongs. DOURO was a step slow leaving gate but made up ground throughout in debut. 45-1 that day and he may crave longer.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
1 Easement(L),119 | A Solis | 8-7-3 | H Jerkens | 4-1 |
2 Indian Style(L),119 | L Saez | 4-8-9 | Lukas | 12-1 |
3 Political Farce(L),119 | C Velasquez | 6-2-4 | Rodriguez | 5-1 |
4 Let’s Have Us One(L),119 | R Napravnik | 3-5-2 | Asmussen | 7-2 |
5 Douro ,119 | J Ortiz | 6-x-x | Lerman | 15-1 |
6 Apex(L),119 | J Alvarado | 2-9-11 | Mott | 5-2 |
7 Foggy Road(L),119 | J Castellano | 2-8-5 | Rodriguez | 6-1 |
8 Cowboy Prince(L),119 | J Rosario | 2-10-6 | Contessa | 8-1 |
8. 5 1/2 fur(T); $80,000; md sp wt; 2YO(f);
STAY IN FRONT will try to do just that as filly leaves from rail for career debut. Breezed 4 furlongs over Spa training track for Chad Brown/Castellano. SUPER SKY did her best after bad break in debut. Weaved thru field to finish 3rd and could move to winners circle with better gate experience. IRELAND Calumet filly got run over making debut on dirt . Fresh start on the Kelly green.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
1 Stay in Front(M),119 | J Castellano | x-x-x | C Brown | 4-1 |
2 Ireland(L),119 | L Saez | 5-x-x | Lukas | 15-1 |
3 Zindaya ,119 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Clement | 5-1 |
4 Morethanawarning(M),119 | I Ortiz, Jr | x-x-x | Bush | 10-1 |
5 Zip On(L),119 | R Albarado | 7-4-x | Morse | 8-1 |
6 Ruslana(M),119 | J Ortiz | 2-x-x | Ward | 2-1 |
7 Almurra ,119 | J Alvarado | x-x-x | McLaughlin | 6-1 |
8 A Little Bit Sassy ,119 | J Velazquez | x-x-x | Matz | 5-1 |
9 Tapiteao ,119 | J Rocco, Jr | x-x-x | Arnold | 12-1 |
10 Camden Jane(M),119 | R Maragh | x-x-x | Contessa | 15-1 |
11 Super Sky(L),119 | J Velazquez | 3-x-x | Pletcher | 5-2 |
12 Best Friends ,119 | R Napravnik | x-x-x | Sheppard | 8-1 |
13 Reign ,119 | E Prado | x-x-x | Motion | 6-1 |
14 Go West Marie(M),119 | I Ortiz, Jr | x-x-x | Gullo | 10-1 |
9. 1 ¹/‚ˆ miles; $150,000; 3YO;
Albany Stakes
GO GET THE BASIL Two races run at this distance were in Wood Memorial and Peter Pan. Verrazano won Wood and he ran 3rd in other. May nip this bunch at wire. AMBERJACK looks for 4 in a row now after winning New York Derby last month. Top form but has never gone this long. EGO FRIENDLY is fighting much higher today. Passed some tired horses late running this distance.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
1 a-Ego Friendly(L),117 | J Rocco, Jr | 6-4-7 | Kimmel | 20-1 |
2 Smooth Bert(L),119 | M Luzzi | 2-3-2 | Gyarmati | 5-1 |
3 Escapefromreality(L),119 | J Castellano | 1-9-2 | Schettino | 7-2 |
4 Amberjack(L),124 | J Alvarado | 1-1-1 | Hushion | 4-5 |
1 a-In Harm’s Way(L),117 | O Gomez | 3-4-5 | Progno | 20-1 |
5 Seventy Six(L),121 | R Napravnik | 1-5-1 | DeMola | 12-1 |
6 Go Get the Basil(L),119 | A Garcia | 4-2-3 | Violette | 6-1 |
a-Coupled
10. 1 ¹/‚ˆ mi(T); $41,000; md cl($25,000); 3up;
FIDDLERS CHICO ran third at this height and may enjoy extra panel here. level is fine. W is coming. DISASTER RELIEF has not showcased well in his 2 starts and is moving way south in finale. Should make noise on drop alone. RAKETE Same story. Falls off the class cliff and finished 3rd last time he ran this distance on grass.
PN Horse, Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
1 Slick Daddy(M),123 | M Luzzi | x-x-x | Reynolds | 30-1 |
2 Disaster Relief(L),119 | J Ortiz | 8-8-x | Servis | 12-1 |
3 Fiddlers Chico(L),123 | J Castellano | 3-2-5 | Antonucci | 4-1 |
4 Horse Latitudes(L),119 | A Solis | 5-6-3 | Hertler | 7-2 |
5 Tax Reform(L),114 | M Franco | 9-3-8 | Pompay | 20-1 |
6 Rakete(L),119 | J Rocco, Jr | 6-5-2 | Arnold | 5-2 |
7 Southern Match(L),119 | A Garcia | 5-4-x | Maker | 8-1 |
8 Cielo Soleggiato(L),119 | J Rosario | 6-9-2 | Schettino | 6-1 |
9 Brandy’s Big Guy(L),123 | A Lezcano | 6-8-3 | Goodwin | 15-1 |
10 Hezro(L),119 | R Maragh | 5-2-6 | Maker | 10-1 |
11 Privatize(L),119 | unknown | 5-6-6 | Gyarmati | 3-1 |