Arlington selections
By Joe Kristufek
Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 Selections for a fast track
Horses listed by program number
Post time: 2:15 p.m.
1. 6 furlongs, purse $8,800, maiden claiming $7,500, 3 yo’s & up.
PN Horse Jockey/trainer Odds Comment
6 La Prado Felix/Swearingen 3-1 Cuts back, finishes
4 Muncher Valdivia Jr/Rivelli 2-1 Drops with intent
3 Alwaysmypleasure Lantz/Catalano 5-2 Fires fresh for Cat?
1 Three Cheers Montalvo/Dini 9-2 Best of the rest
7 Jaguar Man Sanjur/Swearingen 20-1 Still a ray of hope
5 Rojo Rising Murrill/Domenosky 15-1 Not much so far
2 Brass Badge Santiago/Crane 15-1 Blinks on; improves?
8 Hidden Ocean SSaez/Perez 20-1 Waters too deep
2. 6 furlongs, purse $14,000, maiden claiming $35,000-$30,000, 2 yo’s.
2 Saidtomyself Roman/Dobbs Jr 3-1 Drops from key race
4 Guardyourheart Valdivia Jr/Rivelli 5-2 Riv debuts ready
8 Ima Handsome Dude Montalvo/De la cerda 9-2 Trouble in first try
6 Dr. Liechty James/Bentler 15-1 Downstate sleeper?
5 Little Ike Santiago/Becker 5-1 Right to improve
3 Chaparron SSaez/De la cerda 8-1 Need to see one
7 Invictor Murrill/Catalano 8-1 Struggled in debut
1 Lee’s Luck Sanjur/Matthews 10-1 Seeks good fortune
3. About 1 1/16 miles turf, purse $12,000, claiming $16,000 (nw2x), 3 yo’s & up, f&m.
2 Out in Front Santiago/AMitchell 5-1 Fires a fresh shot
5 Fifth and Market Lantz/Ely 4-1 Just missed in last
3 Maryblueeyes Valdivia Jr/Margolis 7-2 Invades with purpose
4 Redmoor Murrill/Stidham 5-2 Can make amends
6 Break Away Sanjur/De la cerda 3-1 Rates with A-game
1 Atruevision Marquez Jr/Roberson 6-1 Sets sights on score
4. About 1 1/16 miles turf, purse $10,000, claiming $7,500, 3 yo’s & up, f&m.
2 Silver Liner Valdivia Jr/Rivelli 9-5 In form dropper
6 Chica Bonita Sanjur/Yanez 5-1 Can win right back
4 Fancy Ticket SSaez/Lynn 5-2 Excuse for last?
3 Penelope Perfect Santiago/Boyce 6-1 Turf vet might
5 Flyin for a Livin EPerez/Rodriguez 8-1 Not out of this
7 Shadow Valley Murrill/Kirby 9-2 Forward factor
1 Due to Grace Lopez/Perez 30-1 Tough assignment
5. About 1 1/16 miles turf, purse $14,800, claiming $25,000 (nw2x), 3 yo’s & up.
3 Chivalrous Marquez Jr/Brggmnn 7-2 2nd win elusive
5 Gotsomemojo Murrill/Stidham 2-1 Drops in fresh & ready
7mto Alzanbaq Murrill/Roussel III 3-1 Doing a rain dance
2 Letthebigshot Roll Valdivia Jr/Rssel III 5-2 Fits; likely over bet
6 Strict Observance Felix/Domenosky 9-2 Blinks on; improving
4 Mr. Stein Sanjur/Cristel 6-1 Finally broke maiden
1 Chip Van Winkle Montalvo/De la cerda 8-1 Tries something new
8mto Laflowmylaxbro Sanjur/Smith Jr 12-1 Doing a rain dance
6. 6 furlongs, purse $21,000, Illinois maiden claiming $100,000, 2 yo’s.
2 Call Me Handsome Valdivia Jr/Yanez 3-1 Intriguing debuter
6 On the Lam EPerez/Williamson 2-1 Solid 3rd in debut
5 Shakurr SSaez/Catalano 5-2 Adds blinks for Cat
3 Hiparko Marquez Jr/Reavis 6-1 Springboard to route?
1 Prairie Chief Murrill/Silva 12-1 Even debut run
8 All Strikes Baird/Poulos 15-1 1st Lasix; improves?
4 Cat’s Runaway James/Bentler 15-1 Decent downstate works
7 Unbridled Ruler Sanjur/Dill 30-1 Lacks early appeal
7. About 1 1/8 miles turf, purse $9,500, claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up.
7 Dark Humorista OHernandez/Perez 4-1 Edge in toss-up
9 Fatty Langbein Sanjur/Bigelow 7-2 Must work a trip
2 Away Westward Valdivia Jr/Rivelli 3-1 Good as any here
5 Ice Climber SSaez/Robertson 5-2 Dangerous late kick
1 Two Lions Montalvo/Kirby 8-1 Enjoys pocket trip
4 Bluegrass Jet Lopez/Spagnola 15-1 Threat to upset
6 Divine Delivery Baird/Miller 15-1 Forces the issue
3 Two Costly Bullets Murrill/Lynn 20-1 Out of ammo late
8 Brim Meza/Flores 30-1 Some signs of life
8. About 1 mile turf, purse $24,800, allowance (nw$1x or nw2x), 3 yo’s & up, f&m.
10 Liar’s Smoker Murrill/Aschinger 7-2 Very impressive winner
4 Smiling Gambler Santiago/AMitchell 5-1 Found consistency
5 Speak Up Sailor EPerez/Block 9-2 Better than ever
6 Born to Be Winner Marquez Jr/Brggmnn 4-1 Learning lessons
8 Winter Dawn Valdivia Jr/Catalano 10-1 Tries something new
3 Clare View Roman/Block 6-1 Puts it all together?
9 Creeker’s Cat SSaez/Stidham 12-1 Respect team; horse?
2 Diamondette OHernandez/AMtchll 15-1 Edged easier rivals
1 Wayaway Sanjur/Boyce 20-1 Faces seasoned foes
11 Lookin for Money Montalvo/De la cerda 20-1 Tough race & post
7 Icy Tales Vigil/Ackerman 30-1 Gets first turf test
Best bet: 4th race – No. 2 Silver Liner
Price play: 3rd race – No. 2 Out in Front
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Hawthorne’s post time: 7:10 p.m.
Best bet: 11th race – No. 2 Master Champion
Price play: 3rd race – No. 1 Duneside Art
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