Races of the Week

Last week, I broke my losing streak with Invasor, who won the Whitney Handicap, paying $5.50 to win, $3.80 to place, and $3.10 to show. My selections on Sunday didn't do so well. Deputy Glitters finished eighth in the Haskell Invitational. Wanna Runner finished sixth in the West Virginia Derby. Star Parade finished third in the Clement Hirsch Handicap, paying $2.80 to show.

The Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Arlington Million, Beverly D Stakes, and Secretariat Stakes, all to be run today at Arlington Park. The Million is also Equibase's race of the week.

My selection in the Million is The Tin Man. The Tin Man has three wins from four starts since returning from a long layoff. He's two for five at the distance and his recent Beyer figures are competitive with the rest of the field. He figures to be the front runner, and I think he could get loose on the lead. The Daily Racing Form provides free past performances.

In the Beverly D, I'll take Honey Ryder. Honey Ryder has won six of her last seven starts. She can close, and there looks to be a lot of speed in this field. Morning-line favorite Gorella has been training very well lately, but I don't think she can get the distance. The Daily Racing Form provides free past performances.

My selection in the Secretariat is Primary. Primary ships in from Europe with two wins at a mile and a quarter. The Daily Racing Form provides free past performances.