DRF Race Of The Week - The Gotham Stakes (Grade III)

[oldmanTED]

This Saturday, Aqueduct presents The Gotham Stakes (Grade III) at a mile and one sixteenth on the dirt for a purse of $250,000. A field of 9 is currently scheduled to go to the post at 4:18 p.m. EST. The post positions, morning line odds and past performance link are shown below.

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This is an open thread for anyone that wants to contribute, post a play, whatever. Best of luck.

AQUEDUCT

Saturday, March 7, 2009

9th (4:18)

Gotham S. (G3)
1 1/16 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $250,000
<TABLE class=tjctable summary=Results><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>Prg. #</TH><TH scope=col>PP</TH><TH scope=col>Horse</TH><TH scope=col>Jockey</TH><TH scope=col>Trainer</TH><TH scope=col>Wt.</TH><TH scope=col>Claim $</TH><TH scope=col>Equip.</TH><TH scope=col>Med.</TH><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" scope=col>ML</TH></TR><TR class=""><TD>1 </TD><TD>1</TD><TD>Naos</TD><TD>Luzzi M J</TD><TD>Pletcher Todd A</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>L</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right">20-1</TD></TR><TR class=altrow><TD>2 </TD><TD>2</TD><TD>Russell Road</TD><TD>Dunkelberger T L</TD><TD>Casey James M</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>L</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right">20-1</TD></TR><TR class=""><TD>3 </TD><TD>3</TD><TD>Masala</TD><TD>Coa E M</TD><TD>Pletcher Todd A</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>L</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right">5-1</TD></TR><TR class=altrow><TD>4 </TD><TD>4</TD><TD>Axel Foley</TD><TD>Migliore R</TD><TD>McLaughlin Kiaran P</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD>Blk-Off</TD><TD>L</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right">15-1</TD></TR><TR class=""><TD>5 </TD><TD>5</TD><TD>Mr. Fantasy</TD><TD>Garcia Alan</TD><TD>McLaughlin Kiaran P</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>L</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right">7-2</TD></TR><TR class=altrow><TD>6 </TD><TD>6</TD><TD>Haynesfield</TD><TD>Lopez C C</TD><TD>Asmussen Steven M</TD><TD>120</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>L</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right">5-1</TD></TR><TR class=""><TD>7 </TD><TD>7</TD><TD>Imperial Council</TD><TD>Maragh R</TD><TD>McGaughey III C R</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>L</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right">5-2</TD></TR><TR class=altrow><TD>8 </TD><TD>8</TD><TD>I Want Revenge</TD><TD>Talamo J</TD><TD>Mullins Jeff</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>L</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right">3-1</TD></TR><TR class=""><TD>9 </TD><TD>9</TD><TD>Giant Ryan</TD><TD>Sanchez J</TD><TD>Parboo Bisnath</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>L</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right">50-1</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Past Performances

http://www.drf.com/row/pps/09AQUGothmanStakes.pdf

 

[GREENHEAD]

I Want Revenge will be my play for this race.
Also played him at 80/1 to win the Derby.

 

[mickj]

When did you get 80-1?

 

[GREENHEAD]

When did you get 80-1?

Begining of the year.Plenty of 40/1 out there.

 

[alteredegos]

I Want Revenge will be my play for this race.
Also played him at 80/1 to win the Derby.

This horse looks to be well spotted, shipping from the left coast with a very nice stalking style he should adore the surface at Aqueduct which should not favor the speed as well as the poly track he has been racing on, if this charge can rate behind the speed and kick in the lane he should be right there at the wire, also note that rider Talamo shipped in for this ride, definitely a threat to win!

 

[GREENHEAD]

This horse looks to be well spotted, shipping from the left coast with a very nice stalking style he should adore the surface at Aqueduct which should not favor the speed as well as the poly track he has been racing on, if this charge can rate behind the speed and kick in the lane he should be right there at the wire, also note that rider Talamo shipped in for this ride, definitely a threat to win!

You used the word should a few times.And thats true he should
run well,BUT first time on the dirt.I can tell you this much,
Mullins feels this is the best 3 year old he has ever trained.
Still a long,long,long shot to win the derby.

 

[alteredegos]

You used the word should a few times.And thats true he should
run well,BUT first time on the dirt.I can tell you this much,
Mullins feels this is the best 3 year old he has ever trained.
Still a long,long,long shot to win the derby.

The Derby is still a ways off, lets see what happens this coming Saturday and then evaluate his stock from that performance.

 

[joeyp]

Im looking at two horses in this race and the 1st is #8 i want revenge who scored high by my figures and the other the #2 russell road the west virginia invader who might be alot better than we think and get a huge price

so i will play a exacta #8 with 2-6-5 and a exacta #2 with 8-6-5

 

[almost1]

I'm looking at 7 / 6 8 2 9 and 6 / 7 8 2 9. EX and Tri

Best of luck to all.

 

[trytrytry]

strong play on

6 Haynesfield Lopez C C Asmussen Steven M 120 L 5-1

 

[oldmanTED]

Race Update:

Track Condition: Fast
Jockey Changes: None
Scratches: None

 

[oldmanTED]

Appears there could be a fairly lively pace up front in this race, so I'm looking for a stalker here. Have to agree with Greenhead here, this race looks to set up nicely for Mullins' horse. Seems that all he needs is to take to the dirt since all his races have been on synthetic surfaces. If he does, he should be laying back in the group behind the leaders and make his move on the far turn as the speed begins to tire. His post position should keep him on the outside and out of trouble. Shipping in from the West Coast, he may also go off at higher odds then his morning line.

#8 I Want Revenge (Win & Place)

 

[alteredegos]

Aqueduct on Mar 7 2009 <table> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#000066"> <td colspan="7"> [SIZE=-1] Race 9 [/SIZE] [SIZE=-1] 1 1/16M Dirt
Purse: $250000.00 [/SIZE] </td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]#[/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1]Name[/SIZE]</td> <td> </td> <td>[SIZE=-1]Jockey/Driver[/SIZE]</td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1] Win [/SIZE]</td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1] Place [/SIZE]</td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1] Show [/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]8[/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1]I Want Revenge[/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1] [/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1]Joseph Talamo[/SIZE]</td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1] 8.30 [/SIZE]</td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1] 4.50 [/SIZE]</td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1] 3.00 [/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]7[/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1]Imperial Council[/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1] [/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1]Rajiv Maragh[/SIZE]</td> <td> </td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1] 4.80 [/SIZE]</td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1] 3.30 [/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]5[/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1]Mr. Fantasy[/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1] [/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1]Alan Garcia[/SIZE]</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1] 3.00 [/SIZE]</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]Bet Type[/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1]Runners[/SIZE]</td> <td>[SIZE=-1]Pay Out[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]Exacta[/SIZE]</td> <td> [SIZE=-1] 8/7 [/SIZE] </td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1]40.80[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]Trifecta[/SIZE]</td> <td> [SIZE=-1] 8/7/5 [/SIZE] </td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1]111.00[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]Superfecta[/SIZE]</td> <td> [SIZE=-1] 8/7/5/3 [/SIZE] </td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1]351.40[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]Double[/SIZE]</td> <td> [SIZE=-1] 9/8 [/SIZE] </td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1]78.00[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]Pick 3[/SIZE]</td> <td> [SIZE=-1] 11/9/8 [/SIZE] </td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1]464.00[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[SIZE=-1]Grand Slam[/SIZE]</td> <td> [SIZE=-1] 2,4,8,9/1-4,11,12/2,7,9/8 [/SIZE] </td> <td align="right">[SIZE=-1]106.00[/SIZE]</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
[SIZE=-1] Scratched: None [/SIZE]

 

[oldmanTED]

Official Results

9th Race

Gotham S. (G3)
Next Post 4:52 Off: 4:21 | 1 1/16 Miles | 3 Year Olds | Stakes | Purse: $250,000
<TABLE class=tjctable summary=Results><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>#</TH><TH scope=col>Horse</TH><TH scope=col>Jockey</TH><TH scope=col>Weight</TH><TH scope=col>Win</TH><TH scope=col>Place</TH><TH scope=col>Show</TH></TR><TR class=""><TD>8</TD><TD>I Want Revenge</TD><TD>Talamo J</TD><TD>116</TD><TD>8.30</TD><TD>4.50</TD><TD>3.00</TD></TR><TR class=altrow><TD>7</TD><TD>Imperial Council</TD><TD>Maragh R</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD>4.80</TD><TD>3.30</TD></TR><TR class=""><TD>5</TD><TD>Mr. Fantasy</TD><TD>Garcia Alan</TD><TD>116</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>3.00</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Times in 5ths: :23<SUP>3</SUP> :48<SUP>2</SUP> 1:12<SUP>3</SUP> 1:36<SUP>2</SUP> 1:42<SUP>3</SUP>
Times in 100ths: :23.76 :48.45 1:12.69 1:36.46 1:42.65
Also ran: Masala, Russell Road, Axel Foley, Naos, Haynesfield and Giant Ryan
Winning Trainer: Mullins Jeff - Owner: Lanzman, David, Joseph
$2 Exacta (8-7) Paid $40.80
$2 Trifecta (8-7-5) Paid $111.00
$2 Daily Double (9-8) Paid $78.00 Daily Double Pool $125,505
$2 Pick 3 (11-9-8) 3 Correct Paid $464.00 Pick 3 Pool $70,417
$2 Grand Slam (4/8/9-2/3/11-2/7/9-8) Paid $106.00
$2 Superfecta (8-7-5-3) Paid $351.40

Official Chart

http://www.drf.com/drfPDFChartRacesIndexAction.do?TRK=AQU&CTY=USA&DATE=20090307&RN=9

 

[trytrytry]

great call old man ted nice price!