Spa Babies for Saturday, July 19

Race 1
1 1/16 miles (turf)
Maiden special weight
2-year-olds
Purse $83,000

1. HENRY JONES (Temple City – Gold Bowl, by Seeking the Gold)
Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
* Foaled March 27, 2012, in Kentucky
* Sire was a Grade 3 route winner ($326K, 1 for 7 on turf)
* Sire is 0 for 10 with 2-year-old first-time starters and 0 for 2 with first-time turf runners.
* Dam placed on turf at 2 (0 for 4, $9K, 0 for 4 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf)
* Dam has 2 winners from 2 runners (1 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 2 for 2 with turf runners)
* Dam a half-sister to Group 3-placed turf performer Midas Touch (Japan)
* Trainer is 1 for 10 (10 percent, $5.70 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special-weight turf routes at Saratoga, according to Formulator
* May 1, May 7, May 14, June 21 works match barn’s 2-year-old filly Strike Back Fast (finished 7th with 33 Beyer in dirt maiden special weight June 29 at Churchill). May 14 work matches barn’s 2-year-old filly Take Charge Brandi (finished 1st with 60 Beyer in dirt maiden special weight June 22 at Churchill). June 21 work matches barn’s 3-year-old Gridlock (finished 3rd with 23 Beyer in $5,000 maiden claimer on dirt July 4 at Ellis; also has 32 Polytrack Beyer). June 21 work matches barn’s 3-year-old filly Ireland (78 dirt Beyer; 54 on synthetic; 41 on turf)

2. DUBAI SKY (Candy Ride – House of Danzing, by Chester House)
Trainer: William Mott
* Foaled Feb. 5, 2012, in Kentucky
* Full brother to Grade 1 sprint winner Twirling Candy ($944K, 1 for 1 at 2, 2 for 2 on turf)
* Half-brother to Grade 2 turf winner Ethnic Dance ($261K, 0 for 1 at 2, 3 for 5 on turf)
* Sire was a multiple Grade/Group 1 winner ($749K, 3 for 3 on turf)
* Sire is 31 for 211 (15 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters and 28 for 259 (11 percent) with first-time turf runners
* Dam placed sprinting at 2 (0 for 2, $9K, 0 for 2 at 2)
* Dam has 2 winners from 2 runners (1 for 2 with 2-year-olds, debut winner, 2 for 2 with turf runners, 1 first-turf winner)
* Dam a half-sister to stakes-winning sprinter Dancing Tribal ($138K, 2 for 10 on turf, first-turf winner)
* Trainer is 0 for 28 over the past five years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special-weight turf routes at Saratoga
* June 18 workout matches barn’s 2-year-old filly Midnight Citra (finished 3rd with 61 Beyer in dirt maiden special weight June 27 at Belmont)

3. SWING DIXIE (Senor Swinger – Miss Dixie Dream, by Dixie Brass)
Trainer: Jacqueline Falk
* Foaled March 6, 2012, in Pennsylvania
* Sold for $2,500 as a yearling
* Sire was a Grade 2 winner ($964K, 1 for 1 at 2, 8 for 30 on turf)
* Sire is 2 for 38 (5 percent) with 2-year-olds and 5 for 83 (6 percent) with turf runners
* Dam was a winner ($144K, 0 for 4 at 2, 3 for 18 on turf)
* Dam has 2 winners from 6 runners (0 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 2 with turf runners)
* Dam a half-sister to multiple 2-year-old stakes-placed sprinter Gray Northern ($18K, 1 for 11 at 2) and stakes-placed Grannydad’s Girl ($72K, 2 for 5 at 2, 2 for 13 on turf)
* Trainer is 3 for 21 (14 percent, $3.40 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-olds (0 for 3 at Saratoga)

4. THE TRUTH OR ELSE (Yes It’s True – Lakenheath, by Colonial Affair)
Trainer: Kenneth McPeek
* Foaled March 8, 2012, in Kentucky
* Sold for $40,000 as a weanling and for $110,000 as a yearling
* Half-brother to multiple stakes-placed Fighter Wing ($153K, 0 for 4 on turf)
* Sire was a Grade 1 sprint winner ($1M, 5 for 9 at 2)
* Sire is 217 for 1,488 (15 percent) with 2-year-olds and 97 for 1,174 (8 percent) with turf runners
* Dam was a multiple Grade 3 route winner ($556K, 2 for 3 at 2, 0 for 2 on turf)
* Dam has 3 winners from 7 runners (1 for 4 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 5 with turf runners)
* Family of multiple stakes winner Irish Open ($463K, 2 for 3 at 2, 0 for 6 on turf)
* Trainer is 7 for 27 (26 percent, $3.18 ROI) over the past five years with second-time 2-year-olds going sprint to route on turf in maiden special weights (0 for 9 at Saratoga)

5. BULLY PROOF (Bellamy Road – Flaming Slew, by Slew City Slew)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
* Foaled March 26, 2012, in Kentucky
* $170,000 RNA as a yearling; sold for $55,000 as a yearling
* Sire was a Grade 1 route winner ($811K, 2 for 3 at 2, won debut, 1 for 1 in dirt sprints)
* Sire is 8 for 76 (11 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters
* Dam was Grade 1 placed routing ($188K, 0 for 3 at 2, 0 for 2 in dirt sprints)
* This is dam’s first starter
* Family of multiple stakes-placed Stephanie’s Road ($98K, 2 for 12 in dirt sprints)
* Trainer is 2 for 11 (18%, $1.91 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-olds in off-the-turf maiden special-weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.
* July 15 workout went 0.02 seconds faster than barn’s 3-year-old filly, Red Velvet (93 Beyer top)
* Jock’s second call

6. LUCK OF THE KITTEN (Kitten’s Joy – Anura, by Giant’s Causeway)
Trainer: Wesley Ward
* Foaled March 15, 2012, in Kentucky
* Full brother to multiple stakes winner Empire Builder ($215K, 2 for 5 at 2, 3 for 19 on turf, first-turf winner)
* Sire was a multiple Grade 1 turf winner ($2M, 2 for 4 at 2, 9 for 12 on turf, first-turf winner)
* Sire is 37 for 222 (17 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters and 51 for 332 (15 percent) with first-turf runners
* Dam was stakes-placed on turf ($87K, 2 for 9 on turf)
* Dam has 2 winners from 3 runners (1 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 2 for 3 with turf runners, 1 first-turf winner)
* Second dam is stakes-placed turf runner Shastri (Germany)
* Trainer is 1 for 14 (7 percent, 0.48 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special-weight turf routes (0 for 7 at Saratoga)

7. KAMARIUS (Candy Ride – Eximius, by Atticus)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
* Foaled Feb. 16, 2012, in Kentucky
* Half-brother to Grade 2 turf winner Sarach ($248K, 0 for 3 at 2, 4 for 10 on turf)
* Sire was a multiple Grade/Group 1 winner ($749K, 3 for 3 on turf)
* Sire is 105 for 623 (17 percent) with 2-year-olds and 28 for 259 (11 percent) with first-time turf runners
- Dam was stakes placed on turf in France ($49K, 3 for 10 on turf, first-turf winner)
* Dam has 5 winners from 6 runners (2 for 4 with 2-year-olds, 4 for 5 with turf runners, 1 first-turf winner)
* Dam a half-sister to 2-year-old turf stakes-placed Sweetheart (France), turf stakes winner Stunning (France), and multiple stakes-placed turf runner Abundance (France)
* Trainer is 3 for 15 (20 percent, $1.16 ROI) over the past five years with second-time 2-year-olds going dirt to turf and sprint to route (1 for 6, 17 percent, $0.75 ROI at Saratoga)

8. MR. DISCREET (Scat Daddy – Pretty Boundary, by Boundary)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
* Foaled March 13, 2012, in Kentucky
* Half-brother to stakes winner Concorde’s Edge ($113K, 1 for 3 on turf, first-turf winner) and multiple stakes-placed sprinter Bound Notebook ($185K, 0 for 2 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf)
* Sire was a multiple Grade 1 route winner ($1.1M, 3 for 5 at 2, won debut)
* Sire is 19 for 119 (16 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters and 21 for 137 (15 percent) with first-time turf runners
* Dam was unplaced ($7K, 0 for 5 at 2)
* Dam has 2 winners from 2 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 2 with turf runners, first-turf winner)
* Dam a half-sister to multiple stakes winner Pretty Wild ($398K, 1 for 6 at 2), Grade 1 route winner Discreet Cat ($1.6M, 1 for 1 at 2), Grade 3-placed router Discreet Treasure ($196K, 0 for 1 on turf), and Grade 1 sprint winner Discreetly Mine ($799K, 1 for 5 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf)
* Trainer is 5 for 36 (14 percent, $1.14 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special-weight turf routes at Saratoga
* Jock’s first call

9. LOCKPORT (Temple City – Tico Breeze, by Carson City)
Trainer: Eddie Kenneally
* Foaled March 29, 2012, in Virginia
* Sold for $105,000 as a yearling
* Sire was a Grade 3 route winner ($326K, 1 for 7 on turf)
* Sire is 0 for 13 with 2-year-olds and 0 for 2 with first-time turf runners.
* Dam was placed sprinting ($16K, 0 for 3 at 2)
* Dam has 2 winners from 3 runners (1 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 1 with turf runners)
* Dam a half-sister to Grade 3-placed sprinter So Long Sonoma ($188K)
* Trainer is 6 for 16 (38 percent, $2.98 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-olds going dirt to turf.

Selections
1. Luck of the Kitten
2. Mr. Discreet
3. Kamarius
4. Dubai Sky

The play: Luck of the Kitten – Mr. Discreet EXACTA; Luck of the Kitten – Kamarius EXACTA

Race 4
5 1/2 furlongs
Maiden special weight
2-year-olds
Purse: $83,000

1. SPECIAL INVITATION (Flatter – Gold Invitation, by Golden Gear)
Trainer: Rudy Rodriguez
* Foaled April 29, 2012, in Kentucky
* Sold for $14,000 as a yearling
* Half-sister to 2-year-old stakes-winning sprinter Cougarville ($39K, 2 for 2 at 2, 2 for 2 in dirt sprints).
* Sire was a Grade 2-placed router ($148K, 1 for 2 in dirt sprints)
* Sire is 23 for 214 (11 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters
* Dam was placed sprinting ($10K, 0 for 5 in dirt sprints)
* Dam has 1 winners from 3 runners (1 for 3 with 2-year-olds, debut winner, 1 for 1 with dirt sprinters)
* Dam a half-sister to multiple stakes-winning sprinter Blue Pepsi Lodge ($368K, 1 for 2 at 2, 13 for 30 in dirt sprints) and Grade 2 sprint winner Mach Ride ($640K, 6 for 16 in dirt sprints)
* Trainer is 6 for 22 (27 percent, $5.42 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special-weight dirt sprints (2 for 8, 25 percent, $4.06 ROI at Saratoga)
* Reportedly finished first in a training race by better than two seconds May 9 at Camarero in Puerto Rico; June 20 workout went 0.01 seconds slower than barn’s 2-year-old The Lewis Dinner (scheduled to debut in Friday’s sixth race)

2. BLAME JIM (Sharp Humor – Tamboorensnshampan, by Deerhound)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
* Foaled April 3, 2012, in Kentucky
* Sire was a Grade 2 sprint winner ($490K, 3 for 5 at 2, won debut, 3 for 6 in dirt sprints)
* Sire is 22 for 152 (14 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters
* Dam was unplaced (0 for 2 in dirt sprints)
* Dam has 3 winners from 4 runners (1 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 3 for 4 with dirt sprinters)
* Dam a half-sister to Grade 2 sprint winner Bwana Charlie ($388K, 0 for 5 at 2, 3 for 15 in dirt sprints), multiple stakes-placed Ten Halos ($92K, 2 for 4 at 2, won debut, 2 for 12 in dirt sprints), Grade 3 route winner Bwana Bull ($526K, 2 for 6 at 2, 0 for 3 in dirt sprints), and Grade 2 route winner My Pal Charlie ($762K, 0 for 3 at 2, 0 for 4 in dirt sprints)
* Trainer is 37 for 100 (37 percent, $2.76 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special-weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.

3. OMARVELOUS (Pioneerof the Nile – Undercover Angel, by Distorted Humor)
Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
* Foaled April 30, 2012, in Kentucky
* Sire was a multiple Grade 1 synthetic route winner ($1.6M, 2 for 5 at 2)
* Sire Is 6 for 35 (17 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters
* Dam won sprinting ($44K, 2 for 7 in dirt sprints)
* Dam has 1 winner from 1 runner (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 1 with dirt sprinters)
* Dam a half-sister to stakes-placed sprinter Purgatory ($94K, 1 for 3 at 2, 3 for 8 in dirt sprints) and 2-year-old stakes-placed Bridge to Gold ($35K, 1 for 10 at 2, 1 for 10 in dirt sprints)
* Trainer is 0 for 40 (1 ITM) over the past five years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special-weight dirt sprints at Saratoga
* May 24, May 31, June 8, June 16 workouts match barn’s 2-year-old, Mr Z (finished 1st with 62 Beyer in maiden special weight June 28 at Churchill; entered in today’s Sanford). June 16 and July 3 workouts match barn’s 2-year-old filly Zee Sisters (scheduled to debut in Thursday’s second race)

4. NOW WE ARE FREE (First Samurai – Ice Cool Kitty, by Tomorrow’s Cat)
Trainer: Michelle Nevin
* Foaled May 1, 2012, in Kentucky
* Sire was a multiple Grade 1 winner at 2 ($915K, 4 for 5 at 2, won debut, 3 for 4 in dirt sprints)
* Sire is 9 for 117 (8 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters
* Dam was a multiple stakes winner ($460K, 5 for 12 in dirt sprints)
* Dam has 2 winners from 2 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 2 with dirt sprinters)
* Dam is a half-sister to 2-year-old stakes-placed sprinter Icy City ($78K, 1 for 6 at 2, 1 for 8 in dirt sprints)
* Trainer is 1 for 16 (6 percent, $0.88 ROI) over the past five years with first-time starters (0 for 3 with 2-year-old first-time starters)

5. SMITHEREEN (Street Boss – Fortune Rose, by Bertrando)
Trainer: Wesley Ward
* Foaled April 23, 2012, in Ontario
* Sold for $47,000 as a yearling
* Sire was a multiple Grade 1 synthetic sprint winner ($831K)
* Sire is 19 for 81 (23 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters
* Dam won routing ($42K, unraced sprinting)
* This is dam’s first starter
* Dam a half-sister to Group 1 winner Flirteador (Argentina) and Group 1-placed Flager (Argentina)
* Trainer is 13 for 75 (17 percent, $0.98 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special-weight dirt sprints (0 for 3 at Saratoga)

6. BOLD CONQUEST (Curlin – One for Jim, by Distorted Humor)
Trainer: Steven Asmussen
* Foaled April 10, 2012, in Kentucky
* Sire was a multiple Grade 1 route winner ($10.5M, 1 for 1 in dirt sprints)
* Sire is 8 for 77 (10 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters
* Dam was multiple stakes placed routing ($131K, 1 for 3 at 2, won debut, 0 for 2 in dirt sprints)
* Dam has 1 winner from 1 runner (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 1 with dirt sprinters)
* Third dam is multiple Grade 1 winner Jersey Girl ($571K, 2 for 4 at 2, 6 for 8 in dirt sprints)
* Trainer 7 for 34 (21 percent, $1.64 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special-weight dirt sprints at Saratoga
* June 11 workout matches barn’s 2-year-old Revolver (finished 2nd with 63 Beyer in maiden special weight June 26 at Churchill)

7. MONEY CHANGER (Exchange Rate – Hey Little Sister, by Jump Start)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
* Foaled Feb. 14, 2012
* Sold for $55,000 as a yearling and for $100,000 in April.
* Sire was a Grade 2 sprint winner ($479K, 1 for 3 at 2, won debut, 3 for 6 in dirt sprints)
* Sire is 39 for 279 (14 percent) with 2-year-old first-time starters
* Dam was unraced
* This is dam’s first starter
* Dam a half-sister to multiple stakes-winning sprinter Smoke It Right ($188K, 2 for 2 at 2, 7 for 14 in dirt sprints)
* Trainer is 37 for 100 (37 percent, $2.76 ROI) over the past five years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga
* Breezed 2 furlongs in 20.1 seconds prior to the April auction. May 31 workout went 0.01 seconds slower than barn’s 2-year-old Reality (finished 2nd with 68 Beyer in turf maiden special weight July 11 at Belmont). June 25 workout went 0.01 slower than barn’s 5-year-old gelding Ender Knievel (104 Beyer top before injury)

Selections
1. Money Changer
2. Blame Jim
3. Smithereen
4. Bold Conquest

The play: Money Changer – Blame Jim EXACTA; Money Changer – Smithereen EXACTA

Race 7
6 furlongs
Sanford Stakes (Grade 3)
2-year-olds
Purse: $150,000

1. CHOCOLATE WILDCAT (Wildcat Heir – Chocolate Brown, by Lion Hearted)
Trainer: Jason Servis
Did not beat a strong field at Gulfstream as his five opponents are now a combined 0 for 6 (43 Beyer top) since that race, according to Formulator; it appeared he was in a battle of wills with Javier in the Tremont as he wanted to run early, and Castellano was inclined to rate; after steadying along the inside, he had his shot but was turned away by Bessie's Boy; under gun from rail.

2. SILVERHILL (Silver City – Indian Nation, by Pleasant Tap)
Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
Jumped forward with runner-up effort in Bashford Manor but just couldn't get the better of Cinco Charlie after battling with that one from the outside; perhaps a change of tactics would help turn the tide, but he draws inside, is surrounded by speedy types, and may be forced to go; barn won the Schuylerville last year with Churchill shipper Bahnah.

3. SOUPER COLOSSAL (War Front – Soaring Emotions, by Kingmambo)
Trainer: Edward Plesa Jr.
Horses that were within a head of the leader at the first call won all eight dirt races at Monmouth on June 7, so one must wonder if this colt was aided by the track; four horses have returned from that heat with the best effort a 47 Beyer performance; visually impressive despite being a bit green; takes good-sized class hike.

4. BIG TROUBLE (Tiz Wonderful – Silver Lullaby, by Najran)
Trainer: Anthony Dutrow
Was bet like a stone-cold cinch and didn't disappoint, but there are major questions regarding the quality of that field; the second- and third-place finishers are a combined 0 for 6 since that heat with a 40 Beyer top; appears to be a good-sized colt with scope for improvement, but needs major Beyer improvement.

5. MR. Z (Malibu Moon – Stormy Bear, by Storm Cat)
Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
Maiden win was worse than a second slower than the Bashford Manor, but he threw down fast fractions (91 Moss Pace Rating for first call) while engaged in a duel with the runner-up; didn't seem comfortable along the rail on the turn but came again when switched out in upper stretch; nice to see two moves from an inexperienced horse, and he should show good speed in here.

6. LESS THAN PERFECT (Pleasantly Perfect – Special Date, by Aragorn)
Trainer: Kevin Rice
Shook loose over Tapeta in his debut to deny an Ohio-bred that returned to graduate with a 43 Beyer; but it's highly unlikely that he'll clear this field early; never got involved in the Victoria against impressive odds-on winner and failed to change leads in the stretch; longshot players hope switch to dirt is the answer.

7. BESSIE’S BOY (Smoke Glacken – Rey Lake, by Meadowlake)
Trainer: Wesley Ward
Handled Governmentshutdown at Pimlico and was flattered when that one returned to take two in a row, including the $75,000 Rollicking Stakes (83 Beyer top); while Chocolate Wildcat and Castellano were playing tug of war early in the Astoria, this one took no prisoners; really liked the way he finished up that race, drawing off under only hands-and-heels urging; top 2-year-old barn; interesting.

8. NONNA’S BOY (Distorted Humor – Nonna Mia, by Empire Maker)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
He put the boots to a New York-bred named Bustin It, and that one returned to win by seven with an 80 Beyer in the Rockville Centre; broke sharply from the inside post and was ridden out in the stretch; he's fast, well bred (second dam Beyer 103; dam was third in the Grade 1 Frizette), and trained by Pletcher; contender.

9. CINCO CHARLIE (Indian Charlie – Ten Halos, by Marquetry)
Trainer: Steven Asmussen
Can certainly understand anyone taking a stand against the horses exiting the Bashford Manor as it was contested over a speed-favoring surface, and they ran 1-2-3 around the track; still, this colt was never in danger after dueling with Silverhill and has now earned two very solid numbers; outside draw might help, although he may have to rate and finish for the first time; factor.

Selections
1. Cinco Charlie
2. Silverhill
3. Nonna’s Boy
4. Bessie’s Boy

The play: Cinco Charlie – Silverhill EXACTA; Cinco Charlie – Nonna’s Boy EXACTA