spablog10.gifThe fifth race on Wednesday has been taken off the turf, the tenth grass race moved to the main track so far during the meet because of Mother Nature.

Rains fell overnight, and as of this morning, the turf course is labeled “good” as is the main track.

It looks as if we might be clear the rest of the day, with just a 10-20% chance of rain.

We did okay on Monday, with four winners on top on the nine race card, which produced a modest profit.  I like today’s card better.

 

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SAR Race 9 Md Sp Wt (5:30 ET)

#1 System Ready   6/1 

#10 Sweet William   4/1

#9 Silver Medallion   7/2

#4 Forum   8/1

 

Analysis: #1 System Ready checked in a non threatening fourth in her debut on the main track at Monmouth Park. That should tighten her up for her turf debut as she takes on the boys. The filly has an appealing pedigree, by More Than Ready (14% first turf) out of a stakes placed Chief Seattle mare. Pletcher hits at a 28% clip (with a +ROI) with second out maidens.

 

#10 Sweet William dueled for the early lead and weakened to finish fourth last out, also at five furlongs on dirt on the Jersey Shore. The gelding was hammered down to the chalk tow back in his debut at Keeneland where she dueled for the early lead and faded to finish fourth. He draws a tough post here but he does have some appeal for the turf. He is by Bring the Heat, a young sire by In Excess out of a Roar mare that has dropped one other foal to race, One Hot Wish ($60K) with one of her two career wins coming on the weeds.

Wagering

WIN: #1 to win at 7/2 or better.

EX: 1,10 / 1,4,9,10

TRI: 1,10 / 1,4,9,10 / 1,2,4,7,9,10

 

Spa Featured Race of the Day:

Today’s $70,000 De La Rose will be posted on the front page of turfnsport.com.

SPAshots for Wednesday

Horses to toss in your exotics at generous prices:

R1: #1 Mr. Hooker   20/1

R2: #6 Espirito Santo   8/1

R3: #5 Datt Echo   12/1

R4: #9 Artie Luvsto Party   10/1

R7: #4 Midnight Mischief   8/1

R7: #7 Overbid   20/1

R8: #3 Silver Reunion   8/1

R9: #4 Forum   8/1