GUS ALONSO: Saturday PRX/AP Action

PARX

POST SCRATCHES

R8 – PA Derby Champion 150k

#6 Mr. Jordan (4-1) – Grey gelding draws well as he’ll be close to Matt King Coal throughout and makes important 3rd start off a break.
#3 Matt King Coal (3-1) – Feels comfortable when loose on the lead and this might be the case here.
#2 Donegal Moon (4-1) – Castellano will most likely take back and save some ground before cutting loose turning for home.
#8 Page McKenney (6-1) – 7yr old gelding still has it and absolutely loves this track and distance.

R9 – G3 Gallant Bob

#4 Running Mate (15-1) – Only dull race was a G3 route in the mud. He still has tremendous upside and could light up the toteboard here.
#1 Entry (2-1) – Both have a huge shot with Coal Front up front and Petrov ready to pick up the pieces.
#7 Excitations (5-2) – Really responded well when cut back to a sprint and should be coming late.
#5 American Pastime (7-2) – Lightly raced Cali shipper has always fired and seems versatile to adjust to pace scenario.

R10 – G1 Cottillion

#9 Abel Tasman (8-5) – Division leader has been pointed to this and hasn’t missed a beat since her victory in the Kentucky Oaks.
#5 It Tiz Well (4-1) – She’s in good form and might benefit from slight cut back as she’ll need a peak performance today.
#3 Actress (5-1) – The inside draw should allow her to tuck in and make a run down the stretch.
#2 Lockdown (8-1) – Should be tighter after G1 Alabama effort and L Saez will have option to send or save.

R11 – G1 Pennsylvania Derby

#1 Timeline (5-1) – Castellano will send from the rail and with a clean break he’ll be tough to reel in today.
#4 West Coast (8-5) – G1 Travers winner has proven his class and seems Money Mike will have him in good position throughout.
#5 Irap (3-1) – His best chance would be if a pace duel develops and he can stalk from close range.
#8 Irish War Cry (9-2) – Pattern says he’ll fire one of his big efforts and that puts him right in the mix.

PK4 – 2 4 6 8 9 / 1 4 / 5 9 / 1 4 5 6 8 = $50 for $.50

Arlington Park (Closing day $64K PK6 Jackpot mandatory payout)

POST SCRATCHES

R7 – MSW 28k (Turf 8F)

#3 Don’task Don’ttell (3-1)
#9 Channel Won (15-1)
#11 Rock Can Tour (9-2)
#10 Milliner (4-1)

R8 – Steven Morgan Memorial 65k (Turf 8F)

#1 Daddy’s Boo (5-1)
#10 Prado’s Sweet Ride (5-2)
#7 Lovely Loyree (3-1)
#6 Shelbysmile (9-2)

R9 – ILB Alw 28.5k C (Turf 8.5F)

#11 Jolee (6-1) – BEST BET – Daughter of Lemon Drop Kid finally gets on the Turf and adds lasix today. Lots to like.
#3 Applesolutely True (5-1)
#5 Mallory’s Channel (8-1)
#7 Curlinup (6-1)

R10 – Clm 10k N2L (Turf 5.5F)

#9 Oscarific (5-2)
#12 Changn Fivehundred (5-1)
#2 Return of the Rock (6-1)
#8 Kit Check (6-1)

R11 – Clm 5k B (Turf 8.5F)

#6 Hide and Street (3-1)
#2 Je Suis Belle (8-1)
#3 Giant Mongolian (5-2)
#1 Kara’s Anger (20-1)

R12 – MSW 28k (Turf 5.5F)

#7 Flash N Go (8-1)
#6 Classy Woman (20-1)
#11 Summer Sweet (5-2)
#10 Blame T J (6-1)

Jackpot 6 – 3 9 10 11 / 1 6 7 10 / 11 / 9 12 / 2 3 6 / 6 7 11 = $57.60 for $.20

PK4 – 3 11 / 2 8 9 12 / 2 3 6 / 6 7 10 11 = $48 for $.50

Good Racing Luck