Five Fancy Females to Spa Lawn in Ballston Handicap

RACE 6 SAR 8/29/2015  Post Time 2:40PM
    The Ballston Hcp (GII) 
$400.000   3yo&Up  F&M    1  1/16m   Turf
 

1
 Rock Warrior  Canadian Racing  Smith M E     9/5 119

Appears to have recaptured her old form, when she blew away the Matchmaker (GIII) at MTH last out, winning by five lengths in what could only be called a hand ride.  Certainly has all the tactical speed you could ask for, so catching the rail here may just lend a bit more to her advantage.  I think she’s going to be tough to get past today.

2
 Fashion Lane  Smithtown Stables  Velazquez J R    5/1 119

Was third in the forementioned Matchmaker (GIII) in her most recent effort.  She hasn’t had her picture taken since May when she won the Beaugay (GIII) at BEL.  She’s usually around to pick up a check, and there’s no reason not to think that she will be in the same position here today.

3
 Mortal Lock  Night Mare Racing  Castellano J J    6/1 118

Nice win over this course last out taking the De La Rose by three.  That was actually on the inner turf and was at a mile, but she seems to like the going in at the Spa, and she may have some odds with her.  That could make her an interesting horse to use in the exactas and tris.

4
 Speculate  Mb Stables  Leparoux J R     7/2 119

Took down a high-end ALW race here at the Spa in her most recent, and looked good doing it in fast time.  I’m not sure why the crowd let her go off at 10/1 odds off of her back class.  She did look flat footed in the Royal Heroine (GII) at SA in the race before that, but I’m guessing that was just a bounce and she’s ready to fire big again here today.

5
 Tropical Kiss  Nakamura Stables  Bejarano R     5/2 121

Closed a late gap to be fourth in the Royal Heroine (GII) but still didn’t run like a 3/5 shot.  Can she run back to tht Nassau (GII) win, and will the extra distance be a help.  I think the answer is yes to both and she should be right in the thick of this one.

 

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Categories: Grade II