Aqueduct | Race 2 | Post Time 1:48 p.m. (ET)
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Sometimes, one must look far afield, maybe even halfway around the world, to find value. Fine, we’re on it. The Saudi Cup goes off just as the East Coast tracks get down to Saturday business. Stick around till late afternoon for a Derby prep in Arkansas.
Saudi Cup
I have long contended (not that anyone was listening) Senor Buscador is a better horse racing around one turn than two, and here, for $20 million, he can prove it.
GP RACE 10: PAPILIO was among the leading 3-year-old grass fillies on the continent last year before heading to the sidelines in the fall. The Irish-bred is making her first start with Lasix following the successful Mark Casse work pattern of one or two booming drills before an easy breeze to complete her thorough preparation. SWEET DANI GIRL won her season opener in a restricted stakes and should be prominent with her tactical speed.
Each week in this space, the top Beyer performances by maiden winners will be featured and analyzed. Click here for a complete archive.
ROBERTA’S LOVE
Trainer: Hector Palma
Last race: Feb. 15, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 53
Debut filly raced greenly behind rivals, three wide on turn and into lane, went evenly late, in front on gallop-out. Cal-bred by Collected wants farther than six furlongs, promising debut.