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THURSDAY PLAYS

2012-02-16T13:17:00.000-08:00

RACE 6

Maiden special weight turf race at the distance of one mile and a eighth... First, Qatar´s Pearl did not look good warming up in his last race.... Rosario jumps off.... mixed signals.... do not just dismiss him because of one bad race.... He should like the added distance. He is a player-contender for the win.

Called To Serve has route pedigree with turf pedigree in his blood-lines.... He exits two route dirt races with Fed Biz and Castaway....future stars.... His new connection has Mike Smith taking the call... contender from off the pace.

Vibrato Jazz looks like he is improving on the turf...lost a heartbreaker last time out to Segway.... Tab the jockey switch to Rosario...

Late Night Sky looks to press the pace..Kathy Walsh is excellent with horses coming in fresh with two months off... Victor has been red hot of late.

Longshot pick´s...Remember Animal Kingdom in the derby ... kin is Animaux Del Viento--goes from inside to outside.... do not dismiss......!!!

Montego Bay ..... son of War Chant.... broke slow then made a move....through the backstretch........ should like the added distance... for Drysdale...major improvement.. Clocker´s like morning works...B plus...

Rocket Train..... Mitchell trains him...he is improving ....He was off slow then made a late move to finish 4th...beaten only by two lengths....He should love the added distance....

1. Called To Serve
2. Montego Bay
3. Vibrato Jazz

Longshot Animaux Del Viento

RACE 7

A state bred filly allowance sprint is the feature today. The line-up includes...

1. Belloma....won her debut at the Wood...then the water´s was way too deep in her stakes race....she is back among friends...gets the rail....expect she might be sent to the front.

2. Habit Forming....very sharp and game..she a tough filly with both speed and tacitcal speed... if any filly mis-steps she is the one to fear..

3. Almost A Lady.... hot trainer and jockey combo... She has talent after winning her first two races of her short career..Rosario might send her or sit back and stalk both 12 Folds and Habit Forming..

4. Vicki Victoria....beat Amost A Lady last time out... she has the perfect closing style....above average turn of foot to win this...She needs a pace dual....

5. Twelve Folds....looked horrible on the turf ....gets back to the dirt where she has shown her pure speed....... She did not like routing or the turf.....I expect she will be out on the front end winging...Might be very hard to collar....turning for home....

6. Backwoods Belle....the other Sadler filly in the race..She looked awesome at Del Mar.... then won her last race on the dirt at this track...she comes in fresh...gets good post...A claiming caliber filly with speed.

7. Babyneedsnewshoes........Peter Miller sends out Baby to face winners for the first time.... she did not beat much but she might be this talented....time will tell.

1. Habit Forming
2. Vicki V
3. 12 Folds

Santa Maria Stakes

2012-02-15T12:28:00.000-08:00

After a failed try in her comeback race one month ago, Vision in Gold will have to overtake trainer Bob Baffert’s streaking Ellafitz on Saturday if she is to successfully defend her title in Santa Anita’s Grade II, $200,000 Santa Maria Stakes for older fillies and mares at 1 1/16 miles.

Bet down to 9-10 favoritism following 10 months on the sidelines, Vision in Gold simply could not keep up with Ellafitz in Santa Anita’s Paseana Handicap at 1 1/16 miles on Jan. 15. As the latter sped to her second consecutive dominant stakes victory, this time by 4 ¼ lengths, Vision in Gold faded to sixth in a field of seven.

Vision in Gold clearly needed the race in the Paseana, but Jay Em Ess Stable’s 5-year-old daughter of Medaglia d’Oro will be facing a surging Ellafitz among six opponents in Saturday’s 60th running of an event that has been won by a host of notable females.

Owned by D. and E. Racing of David and Ella Sivage, the 5-year-old Ellafitz raced 11 times before winning her first stakes race, Hollywood Park’s Grade II Bayakoa Handicap by 3 ¼ lengths last Dec. 4. “She had little things that bothered her, but she’s getting better with age,” Baffert said afterward.

The Hall of Fame trainer and rider Martin Garcia have concluded that Ellafitz does her best if allowed to run freely. “Mr. Bob (Baffert) told me to just let her run,” Garcia said following the Paseana romp. “She just wants to run. She doesn’t want you to take hold of her.”

Garcia will be back aboard the daughter of Tiznow who is named for her dam, Skat Girl, a reference to the late jazz legend, Ella FitzGerald. Ellafitz will come into Saturday’s competition with earnings of $277,957 from a 5-2-2 record in 13 career starts.

Jockey Joel Rosario will rejoin Vision in Gold when seeking a return to form that could allow her to become only the second back-to-back winner of the Santa Maria. Gay Style pulled off the double in 1975 and ’76 for legendary Hall of Fame trainer Charlie Whittingham. The great Paseana won the Santa Maria in 1992 before running second the succeeding three years. Other notable one-time winners include Serena’s Song, Bayakoa (1990), Susan’s Girl (1973), Turkish Trousers (1973), Gamely (1968), Silver Spoon (1960) and Honeymoon (1946).

When defeating Zardana and defending champion St Trinians in last year’s Santa Maria, Vision in Gold gained her first stakes win with Rosario in the irons for trainer Ron Ellis. One month later, she was beaten by only one-half length when third to Miss Match and Switch in Santa Anita’s Grade I Santa Margarita Invitational. She subsequently went on the shelf. Vision in Gold shows earnings of $208,400 from a 3-2-1 record in 10 career starts.

Brazilian-bred Great Hot, a solid second behind impressive Include Me Out in Santa Anita’s Grade II La Canada Stakes at 1 1/16 miles on Jan. 22, makes her second start as a 4-year-old for trainer A.C. Avila and owner Jessica Coudelaria. A winner of last year’s Grade II Raven Run Stakes going seven furlongs at Keeneland, Great Hot has earnings of $357,265 from a record of 4-1-3 in 10 races. Chantal Sutherland rides the bay filly.

The complete field for the Santa Maria Stakes, with jockeys and weights in post position order: Spirit Seeker, Rafael Bejarano, 118; Ellafitz, Martin Garcia, 123; Miss Mittagong, Mario Gutierrez, 118; Love Theway You are, Alonso Quinonez, 118; Kayce Ace, Joseph Talamo, 118; Great Hot, Chantal Sutherland, 118, and Vision in Gold, Joel Rosario, 118.

The Santa Maria will be contested as the eighth race on a card of 10 races with first post at 12:30 p.m. as Santa Anita launches a three-day holiday weekend that extends through Monday’s Presidents’ Day.

Notes From The Underground

2012-02-15T06:58:00.000-08:00

Long week-end this week.....On Saturday Grade 2 Santa Maria then Sunday the Grade 2 San Vicente.....and on President´s Day the Grade 2 Buena Vista..... big weekend!

Creative Cause makes his three year old debut in the San Vicente.... the distance is seven furlongs.... Creative Cause ran third in the Grey Goose Breeders´Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs losing by one length behind the winner Hansen. He comes in freshwith a bullet workout at Hollywood Park... He has won three of five starts as a two year old....He won the Norfolk Stakes and Best Pal Stakes.... He finished second in the Del Mar Futurity. He just might be the right horse for the Derby..

Slim Shadley the only speed in the race....I knew it and still bet against this Euro......Trained by Simon Callaghan and ridden by David Flores looked good winning the San Marcos Stakes last week.

Fed Biz a derby watch horse for Bob Baffert.... a well bred son of Gaint´s Causeway looked awesome.... a very talented stakes bound son....on the watch list....

Bodemeister another colt trained by Baffert...a son of Empire Maker.....was tons the best......watch list!

Pressday...the aussie.... needed race but next time out should be tighter.... and on the muscle-

Spectacular Sky won a highly regarded allowance heat ...trained by Marty Jones..... looks like she would love added distance.

Abella looked good down the hill on Sunday...trained by Bell... this filly second time out broke her maiden....watch!

Princess Arabella another Baffert freak.... a filly by Any Given Saturday......on the watch list....

DERBY HORSES TO WATCH

Creative Cause trained by Mike Harrington....like the fact that he comes back at seven furlongs for his three year old debut...
Derby winners Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, and Spectacular Bid all debuted at seven or 6 ½ furlongs.

Union Rags trained by Michael Matz..... He goes to the Gotham Stakes.....Matz will have him in excellent sharp form when it matters....Tab the switch in jockeys to Julien Leparoux.....

Algorithms trained Todd Pletcher...pedigree Bernardini ....We will find out more as he tries two turns.....Next stop Fountain Of Youth....tab the switch of jockeys from Union Rags to this Pletcher talented star.

El Padrino traned by Pletcher by Pulpit....gets little respect as all the talk is about Algoriths........do not take lightly....this dude. He might be the best at longer distance... derby distance is right up his alley. Next Stop the Risen Star.

Sabercat trained by Steve Asmussen ...love the Forty Niner pefigree.....look he has a killer late closing kick....upset horse....maybe next stop San Felipe---

Out of Bounds trained by Eoin Harty.....Only getting better... big long striding guy.....has a good turn of foot turning for home.....

I'll Have Another trained by Doug O’Neill ....pedigree Flower Alley-Arch´s Gal Edith by Arch.... has speed as we saw in the Robert Lewis Stakes....bred for longer... A player and the Rodney Dangerfield of Derby horses...gets no respect.

Gemologist traine by Todd Pletcher ..........Tiznow....undefeated and a grade 2 winner at Churchill....next stop Tampa then Arkansas Derby.
Hansen trained by Mike Maker.... Tapit-Stormy Sunday by Sir Cat....Gotham....should show his speed...... Let see this race before unloading on him....

Alpha trained by Kiaran McLaughlin.....pedigree Bernardini by Nijinsky...... skipping Gotham....why so he can lose to Hansen......

Discreet Dancer trained by Todd Pletcher...Discreet Cat....watch list...

Fed Biz trained by Bob Baffert ....after watching this dude smoke the field...needs to change leads...very talented...

Bodemeister trained by Bob Baffert ...........Empire Maker....check out his factions....... a three year old running fast then drawing off to win by 10.... a derby player....might be the best of the Baffert stable...

Zayat .......on the top watch list!!!

Kentucky Derby Update with Jill Byrne

2012-02-14T16:43:00.000-08:00

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2012-02-14T15:49:00.000-08:00

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Bodemeister

2012-02-14T15:42:00.000-08:00

Making his second career start last weekend, Bodemeister led throughout a one-mile maiden race for 3-year-olds, pulling clear in the stretch to win by 9 1/4 lengths under a hand-ride from jockey Rafael Bejarano.

Bodemeister, owned by Zayat Stables, ran a mile in 1:34.45, earning a Beyer Speed Figure of 99. The win left Baffert a little surprised.

Sweet Life Stakes Santa Anita Park

2012-02-14T08:19:00.000-08:00

Irish-bred filly Indigo River came from next-to-last to win the $73,950 Sweet Life Stakes on the downhill turf course Sunday at Santa Anita.

Ridden by Joel Rosario for trainer Jeff Mullins, the favorite was sixth in the field of seven 3-year-old fillies coming down the hillside, moved up to fourth as they came on to the main track and rallied three-wide to beat Vionnet by 1 1/2 lengths.
Indigo River covered about 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:13.36 paid $5.20, $3.20 and $3. Vionnet paid $6 and $4.20. Dypsy paid $5.80 to show.

The filly has now won her first two U.S. starts, both on the Santa Anita downhill. She won one of three starts in Ireland before Mullins and owner Michael House brought her to the United States.
Mullins said Indigo River would now move up to graded stakes competition, most likely in the $150,000 Providencia Stakes on April 7 at Santa Anita.

Creative Cause fires bullet for San Vicente

2012-02-13T18:11:00.000-08:00

Grade 1 Norfolk hero Creative Cause drilled six furlongs in a bullet 1:11 2/5 at Hollywood Park on Sunday, posting the fastest of 17 works at the distance on the Cushion Track. Third in the November 5 Breeders' Cup Juvenile in his latest venture, the Mike Harrington trainee will open his three-year-old campaign in next Sunday's Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita.

"He worked very nice," Harrington said. "He seems to be coming up to the race fine."
Sunday's move was his fourth straight going six furlongs. Two have been bullets, with the previous one being a 1:11 3/5 work on January 28, fastest of 20 at the distance that day.

Jockey Joel Rosario is counting down to post time for the seven-furlong San Vicente, a race he hopes will lead to greater glory on the Triple Crown trail, including the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 7 and beyond.
"I haven't worked him, but he's been working good," Rosario said. "He's a nice horse and I'm sure he's doing good.

"It looks like he could be a little fresh coming off a layoff, but he's a great horse and I love to ride him. His Breeders' Cup race was a good one. I was impressed with it. Maybe he's the right horse for the Derby, who knows?"

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Full Analysis of President´s Day.... Feb 20th

2012-02-13T15:10:00.000-08:00

Santa Anita San Marcos

2012-02-13T13:13:00.000-08:00

Slim Shadey, an English transplant, apparently has a new lease on life in the United States and showed again the importance of speed

SUNDAY

2012-02-12T16:51:00.000-08:00

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                 This just might be longshot Sunday

RACE 1

The morning line favorite Flower Power drops from maiden special state restricted weight race... Bonde hits with this angle...contender from the rail... Miller sends out two... I like the first time starter Rosario rides...Rico Espada.... looks like a runner to me....Convict Lake drops big time for trainer Marty Jones as Flores rides this son of A.P. Indy.Alworth has some fast long works which I love to see with first time starters. Watch for clues... Caesar Dominguez is cold this year.... but he still is one of the best with babies on this circuit.... Playing The Odds has a great pedigree to fire first time out .... Smart Strike and Awesome Gambler.... check out during pre race warm up....I like the long drills Caesar has strung together.....

            Value Bet Playing The Odds

RACE 2

Another Baffert freak Princess Arabella.....looked awesome breaking bad then made a wide move turning for home...she was hammered down to the favorite.... won! The field was modest. She might be a future star or just other well bred three year old filly.... One thing we do know.... got a big Beyer speed number and she won having tons of trouble in her debut.... I expect improvement......Starship Flare returns to the dirt. The drop in class can only help her. Rosario rides Sage D Óro who beat yesterdays winner Lovestealer who won down the hill. She shortens to seven panals which is ideal for her stalking this pace. Tapajo is a well bred daughter of Tapit that improves with age..... do not sell short as she starts her 2012 race.

           1. Princess Arabella
           2. Tapajo
           3. Starship Flare

         Longshot the other Baffert horse!

Pick Four 3 with 6 with 1,2,8 with 5,6,8,9

UPDATE $108.30

RACE 3

When Bejarano rides for Gutierrez he is his main man...and on a live one as the adage goes..... Warren´s City Art is fresh and dropping in class.... Runs on the dirt...like the last works... the one to beat.

               1. Warren´s City Art....likes this track
               2. Alokee...big time dropper

RACE 4

A one mile on the turf for non winners of two for the claiming price of 25 G´s. Take note....Hard to trust this field of fillies and mares. Geniality looks to press the pace with the bug-boy riding her. Come Catch her....I expect Cosset to go with her. She was above average mare back east but coming west she has run three races that are horrible for trainers Jeff Metz..... He adds the blinkers on her which just might do the trick.... I expect better as the morning line is 12 to 1. If the speed melts down then look to Real Rockport....comes in fresh for trainer Walther Solis... she fits with these...The morning line favorite Carousel, a stone cold closer will try to pick up the melt downs turning for home. Long Legged Lovely is on my watch list....do not dismiss!

              1. Real Rockport
              2. Carousel
              3. Long Legged Lovely

$20 Place and Show (1)

Pick Three 1,2,8 with 5,6,8,9 with 7

UPDATE $293.70

RACE 5

The pace looks to be Terrify with Classy Attraction.... Terrify shortens up to six panals..... has a hint of better races coming into her second race of this year.... The trainer is ice cold...but having said that she is coming off a year long lay-off.... I expect she will run better then her morning line of 20 to 1. Classy Attraction has gas and a good outside post..... All The Love gets back to the dirt where she runs better....Major Player with Rosario riding her. Queenie Marini is dropping lower then she was claimed by O´Neil....usually not a good positive sign but Neil has been red hot of late. Sizzling Gold gets weight off. She should be right behind the speed turning for home.. Mike Anderson sends out a interesting live longshot with Victory With Class....she has above average two and three year old speed figures.... do not dismiss her......with double digit odds.

Looks suspect to me...on paper .....top picks but do not throw out the speed...Terrify and Victory With Class take a long look at them during pre-race warm up. Value bet just might be one of these two horses...

          1. All The Love
            2. Lisa Lulu
            3.  Queenie Marini

RACE 6

A fairly modest field of maidens go down the hill sprinting on the turf. Blinkers come off Luckyvic who just might make the lead. She gets back on the turf coupled with the trainer taking off the blinkers. Angel´´s Moon should stalk the pace behind the speed. Bruce Headley has freshen up her since Hollywood. She debuts on the turf with turf pedigree....works are solid. Abella was hammered down in her first start by the bettors.... She press a fast pace before fading to fourth in a sprint on the main track...... She looks ready to debut on the turf for the first time.... She has excellent turf pedigree.... watch out as Bell does very good making these moves from dirt to turf. Take note and check out the tote board with two first time starters.... David Flores rides Mary Knight five year old mare Sinergized. On the outside Bejarano rides Sea John´s Spirit.... looks like a runner to me. Linda Winz is wheeled back quickly..improving....fits with these.. The pro who is my longshot pick is Warren´s My Queen...player here!

                 1. Abella
                 2. Linda Winz
                 3. Warren´s My Queen

Pick Four   7 with All with 3,5,8 with 2,6,9 cost $23.50

UPDATE $160.60

RACE 7

I have love the horse Afternoon Deelites and the sire Pulpit.... Red hot trainer combo with Sean and Blanc....won last week this pair.... McCarthy sends out Lucky Timing on the outside in this first level allowance for California bred filly-mare sprinters. She looks very live off the bench.... I like the works. The speed looks to be Lil Miss Macky with Mellissa Rose having the highest speed figure in the field... Mellissa Rose might be the favorite at post time....Maya Angelina gets back to the dirt....She will pick up the pieces..late threat...

            Value Bet Lucky Timing

RACE 8

The Sweet Life stakes down the hill on the turf sprinting...The Euro´s and former Euro´s look tough here... first starting with She Spirit Di Su who cuts back from a mile to six and half furlongs.. Dijarvo won a 80 G stake race in the land of frogs..against dudes... tab for major player..as Patrick and Blanc team up on the grass.... very talented gal...the one to beat if ready and I say If ready...she is coming off a six month lay-off is my concern. Indigo River was awesome winning her US debut down the hill...She too beat males in Ireland....Vionnet has a excellent turf pedigree by Cambiocorsa..........pedigree includes California Flag..... kin loves this course...many winners on this tricky course in the past!

The pace looks fast on the front end Dyspy and Rowdy Gal with Woebegon and Painted Woman....... all pressing the front end.... I like the Euro´s and Former Euro´s.

                1. Dijarvo
                2. She Spirit Di Su
                3. Indigo River

                Pedigree play Vionnet

RACE 9

A starter allowance for three year olds.... going the distance of one mile and a sixteenth on the main track....Pulpit´s Express trained by Mike Mitchell stretches out in distance.... looks to be the controlling speed in this wide open race. Es Luna a big good looking horse I picked to win at Hollywood Park when dropped into a tag for the first time sprinting.... He did win at 30 to 1. I then watch this dude run a first time route 40 G race ....was on a off track... wet...He ran OK up for third... He then entered a highly regarded over his head allowance race... did not look good....Today he gets class relief...blinkers come off and he gets the rail.... and I hope he outruns his odds...good looking three year old with blue-blood pedigree..

             1. Es Luna....blinkers off
             2. Inquisive Son....blinkers on
             3. Pulpit´s Express....speedy dude

SUNDAY PLAYS

2012-02-12T10:31:00.000-08:00

RACE 7

I have love the horse Afternoon Deelites and the sire Pulpit.... Red hot trainer combo with Sean and Blanc....won last week this pair.... McCarthy sends out Lucky Timing on the outside in this first level allowance for California bred filly-mare sprinters. She looks very live off the bench.... I like the works. The speed looks to be Lil Miss Macky with Mellissa Rose having the highest speed figure in the field... Mellissa Rose might be the favorite at post time....Maya Angelina gets back to the dirt....She will pick up the pieces..late threat...

Value Bet Lucky Timing

RACE 8
The Sweet Life stakes down the hill on the turf sprinting...The Euro´s and former Euro´s look tough here... first starting with She Spirit Di Su who cuts back from a mile to six and half furlongs.. Dijarvo won a 80 G stake race in the land of frogs..against dudes... tab for major player..as Patrick and Blanc team up on the grass.... very talented gal...the one to beat if ready and I say If ready...she is coming off a six month lay-off is my concern. Indigo River was awesome winning her US debut down the hill...She too beat males in Ireland....Vionnet has a excellent turf pedigree by Cambiocorsa..........pedigree includes California Flag..... kin loves this course...many winners on this tricky course in the past!

The pace looks fast on the front end Dyspy and Rowdy Gal with Woebegon and Painted Woman....... all pressing the front end.... I like the Euro´s and Former Euro´s.
1. Dijarvo
2. She Spirit Di Su
3. Indigo River

Pedigree play Vionnet

RACE 9
A starter allowance for three year olds.... going the distance of one mile and a sixteenth on the main track....Pulpit´s Express trained by Mike Mitchell stretches out in distance.... looks to be the controlling speed in this wide open race. Es Luna a big good looking horse I picked to win at Hollywood Park when dropped into a tag for the first time sprinting.... He did win at 30 to 1. I then watch this dude run a first time route 40 G race ....was on a off track... wet...He ran OK up for third... He then entered a highly regarded over his head allowance race... did not look good....Today he gets class relief...blinkers come off and he gets the rail.... and I hope he outruns his odds...good looking three year old with blue-blood pedigree..
1. Es Luna....blinkers off
2. Inquisive Son....blinkers on
3. Pulpit´s Express....speedy dude

SATURDAY

2012-02-11T17:16:00.000-08:00

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A really tough card today....7th thru 10th.... races I like to see.... I will do a late pick four .....In the feature race I will single Sanagas...hope he wins... no mortal lock.... He looked ultra sharp last time out at Hollywood Park.... Maybe a pick three starting in race 7th, 8th and the feature race 9th. A late daily double 4 with 8.

RACE 1

A 20 G claiming race on the main track. First off the claim for Jack Carava. He looked good beating lesser..... He should get a good jump stalking right behind the speed. He goes from route to sprint. Maui Mark is the speed..... come catch...might just wire this group. Cardiff Giant drops big time and switches surfaces to the main track. Position A has hit the board 50 % of his races.

             1. Maui Mark....wire this field.
             2. Cardiff Gaint.....head case
             3. Position A.....gets perfect trip

$20 win Maui Mark (5)
Daily Double 5 with 2

EX Box top three

Pick Five   5 with 2 with 7,8 with 2,5 with 4,5,7,8

UPDATE $279.30

RACE 2

Starter Allowance on the turf at a longer distance of one mile and a eighth. Last Sting a mare facing the guys...had a trouble trip.....She has a excellent turn of foot. Siberian Rush switches to the red hot Mullins barn...Switches or gets back to the turf.... expect much better. A Little Hot Sauce faces winners..... should be a factor from slightly off the pace. No really rabbits in this race except maybe Clearance Clarence who takes off the blinkers.... He should be a major factor from gate to wire. If Last Sting gets a trouble free trip....she looms the one to fear with her fast turn of foot.

           1. Last Sting.....girl vs. boys
           2. Clearance Clarence
           3. Siberian Rush

$20 win Last Sting (2)

RACE 3

A talented field of three year old maidens going one mile on the main track today. Baffert again has two talented maidens .... Bodemeister and Stirred Up. Both should love the added distance... Bodemeister press a fast pace getting second to American Act. Stirred Up finish second full of run....look out! Welter Weight finish behind Consulado who ran into Fed Biz this week....He was slightly stopped then re-rally to get second..... Just Tripping has a route race under his belt in his turf debut. He walked out of the gate then made a big move down the backstretch before fading to sixth.....A difficult route debut...expect much better second time around.

Tough race
                        1. Bodemeister
                        2. Stirred Up
                        3.Welter Weight

$20 Across the board on (8) Bodemeister

RACE 4

A low level claiming route race on the main track. Hard to trust anyone in this field. The speed looks to be Moraganouska with Chatel winging it out on the front end. A player if no-one goes with him. All My Chips should be stalking the speed after his win last time out....Contender! Elusive Schemes had to need last start since October.....disappointing comebacker! Maker has not won in eons but has speed in a race with suspect speed... Pedroza will hustle him out of the gate fast. Mitchell sends out El Merito....expect major improvement at a shorter distance... Talamo rides...

A luke/warm pick...do not trust anyone here!

            1. El Merito
            2. All My Chips
            3. Maker

$20 place and show 2

RACE 5

A turf maiden race for three year olds going one mile. I always like this pedigree second time out on the turf....Askra...Dynaformer and Kingmambo.... She walked out of the gate in her debut then finish Full of run.... Sadler has put three solid works into her since debut. More importantly Rosario re-rides her. Music Thunder ran into Eden´s Moon ...She ran in the same race with Conjure....Music Thunder will gun it early....She will try to steal this race on the front end.... I like the forty niner pedigree.... on the turf coupled with the fact that she has a one mile race under her belt....Major contender at six to 1 morning line. Love Stealer is another filly with speed.... She will press the pace with Music Thunder....any improvement makes her a contender. Conjure will stalk the pace from slightly off the pace...a player. A high price filly that ran a respectable debut is Antrim´s Legend..... a difficult distance to win first time out....She was hammered down by the bettors in her debut...... beware!

               1. Askra
               2. Antrim's Legend
               3. Music Thunder

$20 place and show 5

RACE 6

Three horses exits the race with Cloud Top and Congrats Ski....A key maiden race where a number of winners have come out of this race and won.... Congrats Ski yesterday......Ron Burgundy, Cruxus and Baffert´s horse on the far outside post Visible Marq exits this race.... These horses need to catch Mr. Padres turning for home..... favorite at post time.

            1. Ron Burgundy
            2. Cruxus
            3. Mr. Padre.....been a Padres fan for eons..

$20 win 3

RACE 7

A tough down the hill turf allowance race...... Farmer Giles is a tough dude who has run down the hill before against tougher.... two years ago.... but do not dismiss him because of the level he has beaten up north... Martin claimed him.... very good off the claim....Cranky Jack adds the blinkers... two back was a very good looking win.... bounce back x factor horse here...Nextdoorneighbor is coming back fresh....blinkers come off. He is training very good in the morning time according to the clockers.... Tab the hot trainer and jockey angle here.... I really like these long works... Check them out.

               1. Nextdoorneighbor
               2. Cranky Jack
               3. Farmers Giles

A number of the runners in this field could win this.... I landed on these three runners.

$20 win 5

RACE 8

Pink Lollipops exits a key maiden race where two have come back and won.... She got a high speed number....a talented filly from the Baffert barn. Hout Bay ran into a buzz saw in which she had to need her last time...She ran like a short horse..expect better. There Is No Limit ran on the turf with a very talented mare La Sombre.....I picked her to hit the board at 50 to 1 odds... There Is No Limit a longshot here is in form...wheeled back very quickly to run on the dirt.... If she does not bounce.... this mare has a shot from off the pace. Pincelada likes this track and draw a line thru her last race as she ran like a short horse that needed a tighter... expect this time around a better performance. Spectacular Sky the favorite last time...failed.... She beat Pink L....in her maiden win... The X factor bounce back horse. Moonstruck Maya has speed and has clocked some ultra fast morning works. Sadler has two live horses here.... Maya and Hout Bay....Rosario rides Hout Bay.....

           1. Pink L
           2. Moonlight Maya
           3. Hout Bay

           Longshot There Is No Limit

$20 place and show (10)

RACE 9

The longer the race the better Sanagas runs...... He has switched barns to Peter Miller....He has been training up a storm... short odds no value...

                1. Sanagas
                2. BBay
                3. Norvsky

             Longshot..speedy Worth Repeating

Daily Double 4 with 8

RACE 10

Candy Sweetheart goes from inside to outside and adds the blinkers.... I will try to beat him with Joburg Star...adds the blinkers and gets a weight break for trainer Peter Miller.... late double with trainer Peter Miller maybe in the mix. Father Pabst might be the speed here... a contender.

              1. Joburg Star
              2. Candy Sweetheart
              3. Father Pabst

$20 across the board on Joburg Star

Free Plays

2012-02-11T10:26:00.000-08:00

RACE 7
A tough down the hill turf allowance race...... Farmer Giles is a tough dude who has run down the hill before against tougher.... two years ago.... but do not dismiss him because of the level he has beaten up north... Martin claimed him.... very good off the claim....Cranky Jack adds the blinkers... two back was a very good looking win.... bounce back x factor horse here...Nextdoorneighbor is coming back fresh....blinkers come off. He is training very good in the morning time according to the clockers.... Tab the hot trainer and jockey angle here.... I really like these long works... Check them out.

1. Nextdoorneighbor
2. Cranky Jack
3. Farmers Giles
A number of the runners in this field could win this.... I landed on these three runners.

RACE 8

Pink Lollipops exits a key maiden race where two have come back and won.... She got a high speed number....a talented filly from the Baffert barn. Hout Bay ran into a buzz saw in which she had to need her last time...She ran like a short horse..expect better. There Is No Limit ran on the turf with a very talented mare La Sombre.....I picked her to hit the board at 50 to 1 odds... There Is No Limit a longshot here is in form...wheeled back very quickly to run on the dirt.... If she does not bounce.... this mare has a shot from off the pace. Pincelada likes this track and draw a line thru her last race as she ran like a short horse that needed a tighter... expect this time around a better performance. Spectacular Sky the favorite last time...failed.... She beat Pink L....in her maiden win... Moonstruck Maya has speed and has clocked some ultra fast morning works. Sadler has two live horses here.... Maya and Hout Bay....Rosario rides Hout Bay.....

1. Pink L
2. Moonlight Maya
3. Hout Bay
Longshot There Is No Limit

RACE 9

The longer the race the better Sanagas runs...... He has switched barns to Peter Miller....He has been training up a storm... short odds no value...

1. Sanagas
2. BBay
3. Norvsky

RACE 10

Candy Sweetheart goes from inside to outside and adds the blinkers.... I will try to beat him with Joburg Star...adds the blinkers and gets a weight break for trainer Peter Miller.... late double with trainer Peter Miller maybe in the mix. Father Pabst might be the speed here... a contender.

1. Joburg Star
2. Candy Sweetheart
3. Father Pabst

2012-02-10T16:52:00.000-08:00

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FRIDAY

2012-02-10T16:49:00.000-08:00

                         USE AS GUIDE
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RACE 1

A 40 G claimer age restricted four year olds...one mile on the turf.... Red Sharp Humor second in a highly regarded N1X drops again with a prep under his belt.....should sit behind the speed.....a classic hanger.... if he runs like he did against Ultimate Eagle on grass he is a major contender with Rosario riding. The Flying Whizzer ....look first time in for a tag...has tactical speed to clear from the outside post. Trainer angle looks to be Canani who claimed Wild Revenge....wheeled back in five days.... He has won with this angle before.... Floating Feathers a shipper from Golden Gate....Lopez claimed him.... finished second last time out.... before that won two in a row... current form remains sharp. Longshot is Moment Of Weakness on the rail.

               1.Red Sharp Humor.....looms the favorite
               2. Wild Revenge
               3. Moment Of Weakness

$20 place and show Wild Revenge

Ex Box and Tri Box with top three

Pick Five     1,2,4 with 3 with 1 and 2 with 1,4,6 with 8

RACE 2

A 75 G maiden sprint for three year olds on the main track. Congrats Ski claimed for 50 G last race is in jail. He takes the hike up in class.... should get a perfect trip from off the pace. Midnight Con is in form and adds the blinkers....fits with this group....hike up in class.... The first time starter Mavericks Gun has fast works for trainer Kornier....looks very live.... The sire is from a win early pedigree and the mare has produced eight winners.....looks like a runner... Giveaway debuts with solid works...might outrun his odds. Look at these works for Mandella..........watch out I like this one!

Scratch the two good looking first time starter....

               1. Congrats Ski
               2. Midnight Con
               3. Tommy Kid....love the pedigree

EX 3 5

$20 Win Place Show

RACE 3

A average field of Cal Bred sires on the turf at one mile. Dylan Donnelly routed last time out and finish a respectable second... He is bred for the turf...switches surface with tactical speed from the inside makes him the one to beat. Candy´s Sunrise gets back on the turf.... like the pedigree.... stretches out in distance... a player as well as he gets weight off.... Risky Reward drops out of open company to face a average field.... contender here! Teraad goes from outside to inside.... Bejarano re-rides this dude... trained by Bonde.... sneaky trainer as Teraad has turf pedigree in his blood. Beware!

                1. Dylan Donnelly
                2. Teraad
                3. Gurick

EX Box and Tri

$20 place and show 1




RACE 4

Brian Kornier drops Hadfunlastnight...... He gets slow factions from the outside post......... Come Catch him.... should be gone with this field... D´wildbunch is in form and should stalk the speed around the track.

          1. Hadfunlastnight
          2. D´Wildbunch
          3. Jack O Lyn

$20 place and Show Hadfunlastnight

RACE 5

Both El Adeltando and Oak Kye Why should be out on the lead early pressing a fast pace... speed in this race.... El Adeltando is the Rodney Dangerfield of horses...gets no respect at the windows... Oak Kye Why might be faster then the other speed in this race.... come catch...and if no one goes with Oak.... gate to wire... Warning Song trained by Mitchell comes in fresh.... fire good with off the bench races....major player.... Mr Bossy Pants has won twice at this meet ..... the horse to beat......El Vino hot trainer and jockey combo will try to mow them down turning for home.... trying to beat the favorite here..

            1. El Vino
            2. Oak Kye Why
            3. Warning Song

$20 across the board 8

Late Pick Four 8 with All with  4,5 with 2

RACE 6

Wegner once a highly regarded talented horse trained by Baffert.... switch barns to Craig Dollase........ He drops Wegner..... morning line 6 to 1..... No Stadium had to need last start... trained by Jerry Fanning.... He gets back to the surface where he runs OK... do not like the post.... but he fits here! Miles Heir looked very good smoking cheaper...takes the three level jump to 16 G´s..... Let´s use these three in the pick four and pick three

                  1. Wegner
                  2. No Staduim
                  3. Miles Heir

$20 place and show 1

RACE 7

A contentious N1X turf sprint for state bred fillies and mares down the hill. The pace looks contested with a number of girls pressing the pace...Bodie Girl is quick... Come Catch her... Miss Becca comes in fresh gets Rosario... is game in all of her five starts....looks like a very fast pace... Sean S is seeking hat trick....won on this course...Litt has limited barn but he has a sharp filly that cannot be claimed.... strike when the iron is hot as the adage goes...California Heat a interesting distance angle goes from route to sprint with fast pace to fly-by... He is not a win machine but the pace helps him today..... not out of the question.... above average turf jockey up in the irons.

RACE 8

Chambers claimed Mon Coeur who won then a DQéd... He gets two major issues here....He shortens up to five and a half furlongs and gets five pounds off. Run Charlie Run is game and has enough tactical speed to make him a contender. The big time drop in class is Symphonic Cat who with a race under his belt and adds the blinkers for trainer Headley... this drop in class makes this cat a player.

                 1. Mon Coeur

Free Play

2012-02-10T12:11:00.000-08:00

RACE 6

Wegner once a highly regarded talented horse trained by Baffert.... switch barns to Craig Dollase........ He drops Wegner..... morning line 6 to 1..... No Stadium had to need last start... trained by Jerry Fanning.... He gets back to the surface where he runs OK... do not like the post.... but he fits here! Miles Heir looked very good smoking cheaper...takes the three level jump to 16 G´s..... Let´s use these three in the pick four and pick three

            1. Wegner
            2. No Staduim
            3. Miles Heir

Free play

2012-02-09T12:30:00.000-08:00

RACE 7

Pressday....... bled....... goes state side so he can use Laxis.... A group 1 winner from down under...... top trainer and top jockey.... He looks ready to run a smasher.....with Ultra fast works....look out.....for a smasher. Make Music For Me adds the blinkers.... Have him on my watch list. LeRoy´s Dynameaux a underachiever should love this down the hill turf course......

                     1. Pressday
                     2. Make Music For Me
                     3. Le Roy´s D

Gulfstream Park Rainbow Pick Six

2012-02-08T14:40:00.000-08:00

                        GULFSTREAM RAINBOW
                                     PICK SIX

RACE 6                       2,6
RACE 7                        4
RACE 8                       3
RACE 9                 1,7,8,10
RACE 10                 2,6,11
RACE 11                     4

                UPDATE 5 OUT OF SIX PAID $7,756.95

2012-02-08T07:24:00.001-08:00

PRESSDAY THURSDAY

2012-02-08T06:14:00.000-08:00

Pressday was a Group 1 winner in his native Australia, but his form deteriorated last year, so he was sent to the United States, where he can use Lasix, a medication prohibited in Australia. If he returns to his best form, Pressday could be a major factor in Thursday’s seventh race, a money-allowance sprint on the hillside turf course.

“I was looking at the Arcadia with him, but decided to start him down the hill when this race came up,” said John Sadler, who trains Pressday. “He was a top horse before he went off form. He’s a nice horse. He’s doing good. I expect a good race from him.”

Read article http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-kilroe-mile-next-mr-commons

Under the Radar - El Padrino

2012-02-07T07:16:00.000-08:00

Jockey Quotes Santa Anita

2012-02-06T07:17:00.000-08:00

SAN ANTONIO STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

CHANTAL SUTHERLAND, GAME ON DUDE, WINNER: “He’s such a good horse. He was strong today and had a lot left. He wasn’t even sweating when he came back; it was like a workout for him. I had to look at the TV to see if anybody was around because I couldn’t hear anybody. When I looked at the TV and saw it was clear sailing I was so happy. What’s amazing about this horse is that when I went up to Joe Talamo’s horse (Skipshot) he was so aggressive and wanted to pass him. Once he passed him he relaxed. I knew he needed to keep doing his business and he was very responsive to me.

ARCADIA STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

MIKE SMITH, MR. COMMONS, WINNER: “He’s just incredible. Like I said before, he makes me feel like a kid again. When I ride him he gives me a whole lot of guts because I believe in him so much. I know that he’s going to go anywhere I ask him to go, and he does it with extreme acceleration. He just makes my job really easy.”

ROBERT B. LEWIS STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

MARIO GUTIERREZ, I’LL HAVE ANOTHER, WINNER: “This is my biggest win. It’s a great thrill.”

STRUB STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

MARTIN PEDROZA, ULTIMATE EAGLE, FIRST: “My plan was to take the lead. When I didn’t see Corey on the lead I figured he might have broke a step slow. I was in front and he took the lead easily and Corey came and then Rosario and then my horse took off. After that it was like a three-horse race. I wanted to let Corey go but my horse was pulling so hard I didn’t want to choke him down. After that he did the rest. Without a doubt this is the best horse. He’s like a freak. Believe me this horse is just learning how to run.”

FREE PLAYS

2012-02-05T09:31:00.000-08:00

RACE 4

Gaines sends out two.... with the top two jockeys of this meet. Briteness first race was respectable..... Gaines is good with second time starters.... Briteness has speed.... I expect Rosario to have her on the lead early. Saturday Nite Wish exits the same race as Briteness.... she needs Briteness to mis-step or Wish to improve to beat her. On fact is she go inside to outside...a cozy place to be sprinting this year on this track....inside post has been a negative.
The first time starter Fabulous Fashion sired by a win early pedigree by E Dubai.....looks very live .... looks like a runner to me.

              1. Briteness
              2. Fabulous Fashion
              3. Patty´s Pulpit

RACE 5

This looks wide open a 16 G claimer in a weird starter allowance. Look it´s musicals chairs with the jockeys.... Rosario, Bejarano jump ship and go to new horses... Garcia re-rides.. Gutshot Straight..... gets back to dirt and off the turf and synthetic stuff. Weird pace in this race at seven panals.... I expect Gutshot Straight to press the pace from gate to wire... Close To The Edge should like the distance.... I cannot remmeber when Smith rode for this barn.....but if ready he should get the perfect trip right off the pace. Adriatic Moon, a horse I have liked has not run on the dirt.....Gatherathealer is a stone cold closer.... King Headley has a trouble trip last time out.... He shortens up to seven panals and get the ground saving rail at seven panals...Gus Headley is 50% when he tries turf to dirt.... King Headley is three for 30 but has hit the board 10 times facing better....

             1. King Headley
             2. Gutshot Straight
             3. Close To The Edge

             Longshot Trumpet Player Jay

RACE 6

A competive field of fillies and mares in a N2X at the distance of one mile. Linda Lou I have liked in the past......She looked good winning.....Tab right back... She sharp.... Anniversary Girl needs to wait ...chillin...then she has a excellent turn of foot down the lane. Celestial Kitten drops in class after a respectable runner up finish.... distance is ideal for her!

          1. Anniversary Girl...back with Rosario
          2. Linda Lou
          3. Celestial Kitten

          Longshot Chasin Perfection

RACE 7

Game On Dude makes his debut on this year for trainer Bob Baffert. The race is his to win or lose .....no speed except the Dude... He is three for three on this track...

Here is what the clocker´s say about the Dude...about his Jan 27th work-out.... Brilliant workhouse looks well....brilliant tracking and dispatching barnmate Tweebster with contemp in 47.4,112.1,123.4, comes back right where he left off. Grade A-

Bob Baffert runners seem rarely to need a prep race... Has some very fast workouts.....

                     1. Game On Dude

SATURDAY

2012-02-04T17:33:00.000-08:00

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                                  USE AS A GUIDE

RACE 1

A maiden special weight sprint for three year olds. Bob Baffert sends out the first time starter Mile High Mile.... fast works is a norm for Baffert. The morning line favorite I expect with the first time starter Currahee trained by Machowsky... check out theses works...long and fast which I like to see. Baffert second time starter Eaton Hall should improve with a race under his belt. Jeff Bonde is good with second time starters....Bejarano rides Gophari. A high price colt by Unbridled.

Take note... check out the pre-race warm up and the tote board. The clocker´s said this about Mile High Mile ...A flat out runner,scorching around the turn in 23.3,46.3.58.1, galloping like a strong sort in 111.2 much to endorse.
Grade A-

I like also the first time start Currahee....

Pick three

1.                Mile High Mile and if Currahee gets bet add

2.                add the three horse I like the longshots

3.                             MR. COMMONS

RACE 2

A cheap race of non winners of two for 12 G´s sprinting on the main track. Look both Rosario and Bejarano are on the horses to beat.... This race looks suspect to me so let´s try to beat the favorite here....It´s a gamble! This race has no speed types except Jeffrey´s Groove and El Valentin....pressing the pace. Hard to really trust this group.... I think Bigbari might set right behind the speed and turning for home will kick clear... In the past Grayson has won with some bombs...... I seen these horse run before... He might be better then what appears on paper.... ..... Depth is a interesting horse that I have watch in the past.... I do not know the jockey or trainers... but he too might outrun his odds.... Jeffrey´s Groove had to need last race since the last time he ran was April. He showed speed... He will take them as far as he can go.... race really is void of fast factions....do not dismiss..

                     1. Jeffrey´s Groove
                     2. Depth
                     3. Bigbari

Your might want to put together a early pick four....take these three in the first leg.....single Mr. Commons in the second leg then add the top two in leg three....final leg you can add the top three....

RACE 3

Arcadia Stakes one mile on the turf...open to four year olds and up.... Mr. Commons if he does not win this race ..it will be a major disappointment to the owners and trainer...

               1. Mr Commons


This is what the clocker´s said about Mr. Commons..... Big Run late to look best over barnmate Death Star finishing like the classy sort he is,reaching in 35.4,111.4. Load to love...BC Mile contender in November Grade A-

( about his workout on Jan 28th)

Pick Three 8 with 5,10 with 2,4,10

RACE 4

The clockers like Real Conundrum.... Hendricks rarely blow´s out a horse before a race on Feb. 1st...does not show on my past performances. Jonny´s Choice drops in class to face Cal-breds... Ed Moger sends out Gifted Monarch..... had a trouble trip last time out.... He has shown speed in his debut.....facing some talented horses...

                    1. Real Conundrum
                    2. Jonny´s Choice
                    3. Gifted Monarch

Pick three 5,10 with 2,4 with ALL

UPDATE PICK THREE PAID $944.30

RACE 5

A turf sprint down the hill for three year old maiden fillies. I bet Sydney´s Darling last time out when Victor had a ton of trouble on the inside rail..... Bejarano takes over...guess the trainer was not please by that ride.... needs a clean trip but looks scary down at the finish line... Belle Passe a import gets the leading rider Rosario... second time out.... but first time out down the hill. My Sweet Candy cuts back in distance...she gets the cozy outside post. Ted West sends out the filly on the rail from back east...Romona´s Ride...looks like a runner to me. Miss Communications lost a heartbreaker last time out....any improvement...makes her a contender.

A big field down the hill makes this race wide open...with some racing luck.

                1. Sydney´s Darling
                2. Belle Passe
                3. Miss Communications

               Longshot Romona´s Ride

RACE 6

Robert B. Lewis Stake Grade 2 for three year olds routing on the main track. In the Cash Call..the best horse that day did not win... Rousing Sermon....wide lost of ton of ground before flying late... Chips Are In should be sitting right behind the speed which looks to be Isn´t He Clever and Grovin Solo a half brother to Street Hero.... do not dismiss his pedigree... Liaison looks to be the one to beat... I like Sky Kingdom.... my concern is his speed figures are getting lower race by race... Liaison will go favorite at post time...

                 LIASON the horse to beat if u can

                 1. Rousing Sermon
                 2. Chips All In

                 Longshot Isn´t He Clever...the speed


RACE 7

A good betting race .....wide open... Mike Mitchell does well with these imports you can not get a handle on....hard distance to win off the bench... Truism might just outrun his odds.... gets Garcia to ride....has been training up a storm according to the clocker´s...needs to transfer to the afternoon... Ununusal Jazz might be the fittest of the group....but he has not beaten much coupled with the fact that he draws the extreme outside post....needs to hustle to the first turn so he will not lose any ground.. The guy that is scary is Wall Dancer...look who he has run will.... Fast Bullet...and Mckensis Way...both very talented....He gets weight off for trainer Harty.... looks very live if he can get the distance....looks like and bred like he can get this tricky distance.... let´s take a shot with these three horses.

           1. Trusim
           2. Wall Dance
           3. Acafella

Late Pick Four

7th                     1 and 3 with 4

8th     Let´s buy the field except Beer Meister
You can add less horses if you want to... trying to beat the favorite with a pace melt down. Hard to see Clubhouse Rules win after a long layoff......

9th                        2,6,11

10      single American Dream 10 might add the 1

RACE 8

The Strub stakes....one mile and a eighth on the main track for four year olds. A talented field of eight horses...

If Tapizar improves off his win....then he is downright scary....If he takes a mis-step then he beatable. Ultimate Eagle is a monster on the turf.....this is dirt and I expect he might not be the first horse pressing the pace....big question here....talented horse. Beware ....do not sell short the Eagle. Baffert sends out two Jaycito and Prayer For Relief....who should be out on the front end pressing the pace. In the San Fernando he ran like a short horse...expect much better today....Jaycito showed great promise as a two year old winning the Norfolk....was a maiden....then had physical problems....looks he has been workin up a storm. Beer Meister a stone cold closer with no speed figures with this group....Pass! Clubhouse Ride always like this guy...one trick pony and is game.... He is coming off a year long layoff....might outrun his odds to hit the board. Indian Winter adds the blinkers....trainer is hall of famer.........when Jerry adds the blinkers he has a unreal win percentage adding blinkers...look who rides... Rosario

The pace scenario.... Indian Winter with U. Eagle with Tapizar pressing the pace..... I will take the two closers to try to beat Tapizar.... Jaycito and Balladry.....

Late Pick Three   1,2,4,7,8 with 2,5,6 with 1,10

UPDATE $104.10

RACE 9

Another tough race on the turf sprinting for a claiming price of 25 G´s. Crossing The Line the beaten favorite in five races might again be the favorite at post time. Mitchell drops Mark The Bench back down again...when he was claimed at... Devoted Magic comes back quick from up north...always loved this dude... if he does not bounce then he can flat out win this race... Lorro had a horrible trip last time out.... He has never run this low..... Victor takes the call....

              1. Lorro
              2. Quietly Mine
              3. Crossing The Line

RACE 10

Hot jockey and trainer combo with American Blend who has the pedigree...mother has produced four stakes winners.. I like American Blend nickname Big Bird...for trainer Gaines...looks like he can step up the class ladder. He runs like he will get the distance...He main rival is the big time class dropper on the rail...Setsuko.... might just make a big time statement today.

               1. American Blend
               2. Setsuko

Free Play

2012-02-04T10:10:00.000-08:00

RACE 7

A good betting race .....wide open... Mike Mitchell does well with these imports you can not get a handle on....hard distance to win off the bench... Truism might just outrun his odds.... gets Garcia to ride....has been training up a storm according to the clocker´s...needs to transfer to the afternoon... Ununusal Jazz might be the fittest of the group....but he has not beaten much coupled with the fact that he draws the extreme outside post....needs to hustle to the first turn so he will not lose any ground.. The guy that is scary is Wall Dancer...look who he has run will.... Fast Bullet...and Mckensis Way...both very talented....He gets weight off for trainer Harty.... looks very live if he can get the distance....looks like and bred like he can get this tricky distance.... let´s take a shot with these three horses.

                    1. Trusim
                    2. Wall Dance
                    3. Acafella

PICK SIX CARRYOVER OF $65,372 INTO SATURDAY, ACTION-PACKED CARD COULD CREATE $500,000 POOL

2012-02-03T18:13:00.000-08:00

No one tabbed all six winners in Santa Anita’s popular Pick Six on Friday, creating a carryover to Saturday of $65,372 and the prospect of a total Pick Six pool of $500,000.
Saturday’s Pick Six will cover races five through 10, with two of those, the Robert B. Lewis (sixth) and the Strub (eighth) Grade II stakes.
With 63 horses scheduled to run in Saturday’s Pick Six, average field size is 10.5 horses per race, barring any late scratches.

Saturday’s fifth race looks to be a very competitive maiden special weight for 3-year-old fillies at 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course. Peter Eurton has the 5-2 morning line favorite, Belle Passe, who will be making her U.S. debut after finishing second, beaten a nose in a 16-horse maiden race at the Curragh in Ireland on May 21 of last year. She’ll be ridden in her second career start by Joel Rosario for owners Always Believe, Inc.

The 1 1/16 miles, $200,000 Lewis marks the 3-year-old debut of highly regarded Liaison, who comes off a big win in the Grade I CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park on Dec. 17. The Kentucky-bred colt by Indian Charlie has been installed as the 9-5 favorite. Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden back by Rafael Bejarano for owner Arnold Zetcher, Liaison will face seven rivals, including California-bred Rousing Sermon, who was second, beaten a neck, in the CashCall.

The $200,000 Strub will be contested at 1 1/8 miles and the Steve Asmussen-conditioned Tapizar figures to pose an elusive target with Corey Nakatani again at the controls. The 4-year-old colt by Tapit comes off a scintillating gate to wire score in the mile and one sixteenth San Fernando on Jan. 14. Owned and bred in Kentucky by Winchell Thoroughbreds, Tapizar is the solid 6-5 favorite on Jon White’s morning line. He’ll face seven rivals in the prestigious Strub, which will be run for the 65th time.

Free Plays

2012-02-03T10:10:00.000-08:00

RACE 6
Tough race.... Izzy Rules looked awesome winning in a N1X... takes a slight class hike for trainer Jeff Bonde....remember Rules was a talented two year old with back class. Salty Sarah won this condition in her last start...no reason she cannot repeat... Top Debutante was second to Salty Sarah in that race... no reason to cannot improve and turn the tables on the top two. Do not dismiss Excellent News who drops in class and has won at this level before.... tough race with a number of talented gals.
The pace last time for Izzy Rules.... only speed in race...This time out I expect Excellent News, Kindle, Versailles Song and Diva to press the pace with Rules..... pace scenario sets up for both Salty Sarah and Top Debutante both has the off the pace final run to the wire....if no one goes with Izzy then gate to wire.

        1. Salty Sarah
        2. Top Debutante
        3. Izzy Rules
        Longshot value Versailles Song (high price pedigree)

RACE 7
A competive contentious down the hill optional claimer for 40G´s.
La Sombre scratch last week in a stakes race to enter this spot. She looked good down the hill smoking Calbred N1X.
She goes from outside to inside....she will need to clear from the rail is her main drawback. A big field to her outside is a another drawback. The last time we saw Sarasota Sunshine she was winging it out on the front end down the hill against better. There Is No Limit trained by Doug O´Neil has the turf pedigree to make her a player... Throw out her last start as she was buried on the inside down the hill. She goes from inside to outside... Major Player with double digit odds.

        1. There Is No Limit
        2. La Sombre
        3. Sarasota Sunshine-
        Trip Handicapping...... Transgression

RACE 8

It is very hard to trust anyone going this long and at this level. Capture The Call looks to be the controlling speed in this tricky distance of one mile and a eighth. The main question is will he be gone or will he fading turning down the stretch run....hard to trust anyone here. Way Too Much should be stalking the speed. Low Power Gear looks back in form...the drop to the bottom can only help.... First win of the meet for jockey....plus the added distance should help too!

1. Way Too Much
2. Low Power Gear
3. Capture The Call

2012-02-02T17:21:00.001-08:00

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2012-02-02T15:37:00.000-08:00

RACE 5

A suspect low level sprint race for 8 G´s. A number of horses dropping in class looks very suspect to me.... Major Merv looks to be the speed.... will press the pace... gets the outside post and shortens up.... can we trust this one.... maybe not...precipitous drop in class is hard to trust. The same can be said about Usurp and Party Mandate....

Dave´s Pacemaker claimed up north is back...He has won twice on this track..... looking to win five in a row and the scary one to fear turning for home. Certified Diamond returns from up north after facing much better.... a player here.

1. Dave´s Pacemaker

Late Pick Four
5th      1
6th   2,4,5
7th   1,6,8,10
8th     3,7

RACE 6
To The Top looks to be the speed here... a sprint 25 G claimer for fillies and mares... To The Top gets the inside post. She will most likely be out on the front end winging. Mitchell trains as Talamo re-rides. Shezbigbroad did not take to the synethetic stuff at Del Mar. She broke her maiden in her debut at this track. She comes back fresh for trainer Mike Puype and look who climbs aboard.. Bejarano....the one to beat if she can catch To The Top. Mama Janka goes from route to sprint...coupled with the fact that she broke her maiden on the dirt at Fairplex. Big Tsimmis gets the rail which has been difficult to win at this meet this year....She does get a speed type race where she can stalk the speed then close with Pedroza taking the call. Somethingabouteri a lightly race five year old. Her debut at two years old was very impressive....Of course her wheels came off but having said this....She has been working out very fast.... coupled with the fact that she loves this surface.... do not sell short as Joy Scott can flat out ride to win this .... my longshot pick.
           1. Shezbigbroad
           2. To The Top
           3. Mama Janka
           Longshot Somethingabouteri

Pick three Shezbigbroad (4) with All with 3

RACE 7

A cast of talented Cal.-Breds in this turf allowance sprint race. Dixieland Blues looked very good making a strong move on the rail then kicking clear to win his maiden race by three....He faces winners for the first time and that was not a field of talented monsters he faced..but a good looking win for sure.

The pace scenario looks to be hot and contested early with Swiss Tart, Fire In Excess, Devoted Magic and Letsgetitright all has shown early zip......

If Swiss Tart runs back to his two year old races.... and his last race...He is bred for the turf .....I expect he is back in form and very scary..... double digit odds for him and check out his last work..... fast... trouble is that there is plenty of speed signed up for this down the hill turf sprint..

Moscato should love the cut back in distance.... He has the right style to stalk the speed then relax and kick clear. lot´s to like...

Intuitive Nature had to need his last start after racing last March. He had faced some tough maiden open company races and has run good with Koolnquick almost beating this fast tough horse... expect much better this time around.

1. Intuitive Nature
2. Swiss Tart
3. Dance With Gamble

Pedigree play Starspangled Heat

RACE 8

A modest 30 G maiden at a tricky distance of seven furlongs. The Black is a grinder...no real early speed who drops back to this level getting second.....on paper he looks like a horse to beat.... no mortal lock with his plodder-grinder running style. Patriotic Lion should run better on a dry surface then what he had last time out....wet-fast and got a bad inside post position.... He goes inside to outside.... Papa P B ran a ok debut... He ran like a short breaking slow at the gate. He needed a race under his belt....should like more distance....expect much better! Cherokee Gambler is a interesting win early pedigree having been steadled in his debut. Caesar Dominguez is having a off year.... good trainer with babies.... do not dismiss this one lightly....expect major improvement.

1. The Black
2. Cherokee Gambler

2011's Top Commercial Sires

2012-01-31T17:54:00.000-08:00

A.P. Indy was a dominant force in the commercial

sire ranks in 2011 as his career as a stallion was coming to an end. He was the

leading sire of sale yearlings for the second year in a row and he also was the

top sire of sale weanlings. In addition, one of A.P. Indy's sons, Bernardini,

was the leading covering sire.

The 10 A.P. Indy yearlings that were sold last year at

public auction commanded an average price of $407,000. They included the most

expensive yearling that was sold, a $1.4-million colt out of Malka (by Deputy

Minister). John and Jerry Amerman and Robert S. Evans purchased the youngster, now named Powerful,

at the Keeneland September yearling auction. The three A.P. Indy weanlings that

were sold averaged $348,333.

A.P. Indy was third on the leading sires of sale 2-year-olds,

with five offspring averaging $220,000.

The 1992 Horse of the Year, A.P. Indy was retired

from the breeding shed last April. The 23-year-old son of Seattle Slew stood at

William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky., and still resides

there.

Bernardini, his sire's heir apparent as a commercial

force, grabbed the top spot on the covering sires list when nine mares in foal

to him were sold for an average price of $872,778. His rise to the top ended

Street Cry's two-year reign in the category.

The champion 3-year-old male of 2006, Bernardini

stands at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley operation in Lexington. He ranked third

among sires of sale yearlings (with an average of $339,540 for 50 progeny), second

among sires of sale 2-year-olds (with an average of $240,400 for five

offspring), and fourth among sires of sale weanlings (with an average of

$275,000 for 10 progeny).

Empire Maker was the leading sire of sale

2-year-olds, with 13 of his offspring selling for an average of $330,538. A

12-year-old son of Unbridled and winner of the 2003 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), the

stallion began his stud career in this country but now stands in Japan.

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Beyer Speed Numbers Santa Anita and Golden Gate

2012-01-31T17:10:00.000-08:00

CAPITAL ACCOUNT - 101 - OC 62k/N2X -N - 6 1/2 Furlongs - Santa Anita

HOLLADAY ROAD - 98 Crystal Water Stakes - 1 1/16 Miles - Santa Anita

SHUDACUDAWUDYA - 98 - Albany Stakes - 6 Furlongs (Tapeta) - Golden Gate

MATTO MONDO (Chi) - 95 - Clm c-(40-35) - 1 Mile (Turf) - Santa Anita

SAHARA SKY - 95 - OC 40k/N1X -N - 6 1/2 Furlongs - Santa Anita

VIA VERDE - 95 - Clm c-(25-22.5) - 6 1/2 Furlongs - Santa Anita
*MATTO MONDO, the winner of the Grade 3 Thunder Road Handicap in 2009, was claimed for $37,500 by trainer Steve Asmussen from Doug O'Neill.
*VIA VERDE was claimed for $25,000 by trainer Mark Glatt from Michael Pender.

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Clubhouse Rules returns in Strub Stakes

2012-01-31T11:54:00.000-08:00

The 2010 stakes winner Clubhouse Ride will return from a layoff of nearly 13 months in Saturday’s $200,000 Strub Stakes, a situation that trainer Craig Lewis admits is less than ideal.

“My options are somewhat limited with him,” he said. “It’s pretty demanding to go a mile and an eighth after his workouts.”

Owned by a partnership, Clubhouse Ride has won 2 of 11 starts and $317,550. He was second behind Tapizar in the Grade 3 Sham Stakes here in January 2011, and must once again deal with that colt in the Grade 2 Strub, which is run over 1 1/8 miles for 4-year-olds. Tapizar won the Grade 2 San Fernando Stakes over 1 1/16 miles last month, and will be a strong favorite in the Strub.

Clubhouse Ride, the winner of the Barretts Juvenile Stakes at Fairplex Park in September 2010, was diagnosed with a hairline fracture of his right ankle a month after the 2011 Sham.

The Strub will be the longest race of Clubhouse Ride’s career. Acknowledging the competition, Lewis is hopeful that the Strub Stakes will be a foundation for the rest of Clubhouse Ride’s season.

“I think he’s up against it,” Lewis said. “Tapizar is a tough horse and he’s fit. We want to let him relax and run his race. And more importantly come back good.”

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NOTES FROM THE UNDERGOUND

2012-01-31T09:20:00.000-08:00

SUGARINTHEMORNING

Saturday has two Grade 2 stakes, the Strub and the Arcadia... The Robert B.Lewis is the exciting field of three year olds, including Sky Kingdom and Liaison...

Strub Day.....one of the best racing cards of this year. Previous runnings of the Strub Stakes that have won..... Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, Alysheba, Snow Chief, Silver Charm, Best Pal, Precisionist and Rock Hard Ten......who´s who of horse racing!

Sunday features the Grade 2 San Antonio.......... which brings back Game On Dude...who finished second in the voting for older males.

In the Santa Monica Grade 1 Rosario put together a hell of a ride getting Home Sweet Aspen up in time to win...... love the Candy Ride daughter.

In the Santa Ysabel.... Willa B. Awesome never looked back..... sped to the front... I knew she was the only pure speed of the race..... did not bet how I looked at the pace...... Bad bet...

Speaking of bad bets.... I had a horrible week except Saturday..... It was not the easiest week for the bettors....before Sunday when chalk Charlie won......just six favorites won.....It was one of those weeks.....

I was using a new program and will go back to word....where I never have a problem...
This was not the easiest week for the bettors, as just six favorites won from Thursday through

MISS RADIANCE was professional in victory on this day, splitting horses in early stretch and grinding out a solid victory in this spot for trainer Mike Puype. The filly is clearly better on the dirt and could have a stakes engagement in the near future.

PALIO PRINCE was a good second in this spot and continues to hold consistent form for trainer Alexis Barba. The gelded four-year-old fits well at this level, and would be even more dangerous with a slight drop in class.

CAPITAL ACCOUNT left little doubt in this fine tally for trainer Bob Baffert, rolling home a big winner in a wicked 1:13 2/5 for 6 1/2 furlongs. The lightly raced five-year-old son of Closing Argument could become a fine sprinter if he can stay on the racetrack.

HOLLADAY ROAD notched his first win and continues to impress for trainer Julio Canani. The seven-year-old gelding had missed a lot of time but has really gotten back into excellent form.

CHARM THE CROWD was a very nice second in this spot, and although we thought so leading up to this, we believe this one is sitting on a win for conditioner Doug O'Neill, who has been hot recently.

MEGA HEAT came off the shelf to take this race for conditioner Peter Eurton and we've really learned to admire this capable five-year-old. The California-bred will likely be back in a stakes race in his return.

STIRRED UP was visually impressive in putting in a big closing kick to be second at first asking in this one for trainer Bob Baffert. The sophomore son of Lemon Drop Kid is bred to run much longer than this and should only improvement as the distances increase. We consider the colt to be one to surely keep an eye on as the 2012 season progresses.

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2012-01-31T07:21:00.001-08:00

The Holy Bull Stakes

2012-01-31T04:47:00.001-08:00

Algorithms overtook juvenile champion Hansen approaching mid-stretch en route to an easy victory in the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes handing the odds-on favorite the first defeat of his career Jan. 29 at rainy Gulfstream Park.

The handy five-length win in the Holy Bull by Starlight Racing's unbeaten 3-year-old son of Bernardini completed quite a day for trainer Todd Pletcher at Gulfstream. He won the companion feature on the card, the $200,000 Forward Gal Stakes (gr. II) with Broadway's Alibi, who demolished a field of 3-year-old fillies by 16 3/4 lengths. The five-time Eclipse Award-winning conditioner also saddled Triple Crown hope El Padrino for an emphatic two-length victory in a tough allowance race for 3-year-olds going two turns.

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STAKES QUOTES

2012-01-30T17:18:00.000-08:00

By Santa Anita News

WISHING WELL STAKES

RAFAEL BEJARANO, UNZIP ME, WINNER: “I should have been on the lead. I didn’t try to use too much horse this time. I knew the three was going to put on pressure. My filly broke really sharp from the gate and I saw the three rush a little bit so I decided to take her back and wait a little bit. She showed me a big kick in the stretch.”

JOEL ROSARIO, TERODA, SECOND: “Perfect trip. That’s a tough horse (Unzip Me) to beat. I tried my best to beat her. She’s always there. I thought my horse ran a very good race, we were just second best today.”

TRAINERS

January 28, 2012

SENSATIONAL STAR STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

SANTA YSABEL STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

MARTIN PEDROZA, WILLA B AWESOME, WINNER: “My plan was, there was no speed on paper, so if they would chase me for a little bit, I could pull her away early. If the other horses had to come from behind, I figured I’d have a pretty good chance to win the race. It was just the way I planned it. I took advantage of her speed. I put her where she wanted to be, and then I said, ‘Come and get me.’”

CRYSTAL WATER STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

RAFAEL BEJARANO, HOLLADAY ROAD, WINNER: “I knew there was going to be plenty of speed in the race. I got comfortable with my horse, and knew I could be patient a little bit. When I saw the No. 6 horse and the other horse, they tried to soften each other up, so I relaxed and waited a little bit. From the half-mile pole, everybody spread out, so I tried to go to the rail and make a little move, and that was it.”

VALENTINE DANCER STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY

COREY NAKATANI, CHOKECHERYMARY, WINNER: “I worked her for Gary over at Hollywood Park, and he said she’s a hard-trying filly. She does everything you ask her to do. My main concern was getting her relaxed. I’ve watched some of her races, and she’s a little high-strung and wants to do a little too much too early. All I did was get along with her, keep her happy, and when I asked her, she saved ground. When I moved her outside, she kicked like she’s supposed to. What a job Gary and the guys are doing with her.

SANTA MONICA STAKES

JOEL ROSARIO, HOME SWEET ASPEN, WINNER: “Last time, she was probably going a little too quick, but she was much better today – she was impressive. I kind of saw the other horse coming on the outside, so I just waited a little bit, but I knew she had a little more left because I let her go out easy early, and she did.”

The 4-year-old filly Home Sweet Aspen, sent off at odds of 5-1, earned her first graded win in the Santa Monica.
Handled strongly along the inside by Joel Rosario, the game Home Sweet Aspen edged another outsider, Sugarinthemorning, by a neck in a terrific finish to the seven-furlong event for older fillies and mares. The first two finishers are both by the sire Candy Ride .

SAN PEDRO STAKES

JOCKEY

JOEL ROSARIO, MIDNIGHT TRANSFER, WINNER: “I just let him break and let him find his stride. Sometimes when you’re on the rail, you get stuck there, but I didn’t want to be in a hurry. Going to the three eighths, I just stayed where I was and it finally opened up when got to the top of the stretch. Sometimes you have to get lucky when you have the inside post position and we did. He finished up really strong and I think he can run long. I think he can do anything.”

MARTIN GARCIA, DRILL, 8-5 FAVORITE, FIFTH: “No comment.”

UNZIP ME BACK ON TOP OF HER GAME WITH WISHING WELL TRIUMPH

2012-01-29T18:56:00.001-08:00

After disappointing as the prohibitive favorite in 4 of her 6 previous starts, 6-year-old Unzip Me reaffirmed her status as the West Coast’s premier female turf sprinter Sunday with a half-length victory over Teroda in Santa Anita’s $86,600 Wishing Well Stakes.

With longtime companion Rafael Bejarano in the saddle, Unzip Me gained control entering the stretch and safely rebuffed the runner-up’s last charge while running the 6 ½-furlong distance of Santa Anita’s hillside turf course in a swift 1:11.94.

Her connections had considered stretching the California-bred chestnut mare out to one mile for the first time in Saturday’s $100,000 Valentine Dancer Stakes for state-breds, but changed course in an eleventh-hour decision. “It looked like there was a lot of pace in there on Saturday,” trainer Marty Jones had explained.

Sunday

2012-01-29T10:56:00.000-08:00

                           SANTA ANITA PARK

RACE 1

A low level route race for maiden fillies and mares. Blinkers go on Flawless Jewel..... weak race that offer´s no value if Flawless Jewel wins... Her main rivals look to be both Smil´n From Above and Golden Nip. Warren´s Matchmaker had to need her last start... expect better today.

                   1.Flawless Jewel
                   2. Smil´n From Above
                   3.Golden Nip

Pick 5    (2 with 2 with 5 with 3 with 3,4)

RACE 2

Sumalee should be out on the front end winging.....cheap speed but at this level it can be deadly. You Can Dream should get the perfect trip..stalking the rabbit turning for home kicking clear of the field....the bug boy has some very live mounts today.

                  1.You Can Dream

Pick Three 2 with 1,3,6 with 3

Pick Four 2 with 1,3,6 with 3,4,6 with 3,4


RACE 3

Another low level filly maiden sprinting on the main track. This race....weak... Ansede faced better...might be the favorite at post time. Warren´s Morgan gets the dead rail..... needs to clear big time here. I love the pedigree on Sweetsouthernambar...been a disapointment to me.... she might wake up because one thing ..she is improving. Janet Armstrong sends out What´s Up Betty....excellent trainer....weird start unlucky start with this one.....expect better.

                          1. Ansede
                          2. Warren´s Morgan
                          3. Sweetsouthernambar

Daily Double 5 with 3

RACE 4

A suspect sprint with droppers and horses off form.... The speed is Coo Cachoo who showned speed at on mile....route to sprint angle. Coffee Boy had to need last race after a layoff...He adds the blinker.... has backclass....He never has run at this low of a level before. Pender sents out Via Verde drops in for a tag after tow months off.... Hot trainer and jockey combo. I think Hidden Blessing who is not a turf horse or a routing hors should run better at this level and at this distance. He ran like a short horse that needed a race under his belt last time out. He has faced some tough dudes in his career...no monsters in this race as he gets weight off... The bug boy has been riding lights out of late.

                  1. Hidden Blessing
                  2. Coffee Boy
                  3. Valkrie Missle

Pick Three 3,4,6 with 3,6 with 11

RACE 5

A suspect low level maiden sprint on the main track. A race void of speed except Our Last Monte. Come Catch this five year old. Peter Miller sends out a four year old that has not raced since a year and half ago.... He drops from maiden special weight and hires Rosario to ride from the rail....mixed signals but Miller is good with this angle....first time for a tag move. Works are so-so. My Slew takes a weird drop in class after running good races in facing much better then theses... red signal.... mixed signal here! King Of Swing was scratchedlast time out.... He will be winging it from the start of the bell.... Talamo rides a major upgrade here.

                 1. King Of Swing
                 2. Our Last Monte
                 3. Joburg Star


                Longshot Si Es Verdad

RACE 6

A good betting race....optional claimer-allowance on the turf at the distance of one mile. Tigah makes his US debut for trainer John Sadler. A talented three year old that is now four... every race looks like a improvement. Mega Heat scratched yesterday entered this allowance race....a big drop in class....training excellent and ran awesome in the California Cup Classic. Moreover, this is his distance one mile. Shug ran with Frunious and Capital Account sprinting on the main track. This has become a highly regarded race....He tries the turf and gets the extreme outside post... He is bred for the turf....He should be able to clear from the first turn then get position on the other´s... I like him at 12 to 1 morning line.

                 1. Shug....overlooked here
                 2. Boxeur Des Rues.....Rosario
                 3. Mega Heat...the horse to beat


                Longshot Tigah

Late Pick Four

5th 7,9,11
6th 1,2,6, added 7,8
8th     6,7
9th      1 suspect race

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RACE 7

Maiden special weight for three year olds at seven furlongs. The two colts that has racing experience under their belt are Zackn´mat and Boat Trip both get the inside post. At seven furlongs the inside post you need to clear with this big field. Pedroza will be winging Boat Trip from gate to wire. Zackn´man has beaten Boat Trip in both starts. Mank walked out of the gate on the turf....good pedigree and I expect Victor who re-rides him will outrun his odds. Bannaman lost to a really talented field . Tab for major improvement. Sea To Sky made a good move after a horrible start....He then faded.... He needs a clean break.... I expect a good performance with this 20 to 1 live longshot. Mike re-rides for Dan Hendricks.

Both FTS looked very live to me. Verne and Stirred Up....I also like the colt that sprinted on the turf and walked out of the gate... Victor re-rides him... Mank.

Tough race...Hard distance to win with FTS.

               1. Zackn´man
               2. Bannaman
               3. Boat Trip

               Longshot Sea To Sky and Mank

RACE 8

The Wishing Well stakes down the hill on turf is the feature race. In this race the only front pressing speed is Unzip Me. Teroda gets the best post..the outisde with Rosario riding her. She does get the acid test on class but she is talented and improving. The same thing can be said about Catchy Tune....a talented mare that won down the hill from off the pace. Gavine looks to be Unzip Me´s main rival.... Gavine had a trouble start breaking slowly in the same race as Unzip Me. Unzip is the classy mare of this race....but I like Fifth Commandment to upset this field...She ran like she needed her last. Cassidy I expect has her more fit....he has put four workmen-like drills into her. It´s very hard to pick against Unzip Me.... but I think Fifth Commandment just might surprise this field.

                 1. Unzip Me... gets top billing
                 2. Fifth Commandment... upsetter!

RACE 9

Tough week to end non winners of two for the claiming price of 12 G´s for fillies and mares....Tricky distance of seven furlongs. On paper, this looks suspect to me. Coparcenary beat a weak modest race as Warren´s Performer the favorite two days ago fading to fifth. The pace lacks any speed...all look like plodders to me. Capalatte should be one of the ones near or on the lead. She has won at this distance. Clever Chloe adds the blinkers... She shortens up in distance.... trainer is good trainer that needs some luck! I like her last works out.....and she has shown speed routing. Benecia had a horrible start last time out. She like the dirt winning at fairplex. I expect she is much better then what she looks like on paper.

              1. Benecia
              2. Clever Chloe
              3. Siempre Esperanza

Sunday’s $70,000 Wishing Well Stakes

2012-01-28T19:28:00.000-08:00

STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN

• FIFTH COMMANDMENT MAKES SECOND ATTEMPT DOWN THE HILL
• HRTV FEATURE ON CHANTAL SUTHERLAND PREMIERES SUNDAY
CASSIDY EXPECTS IMPROVEMENT FROM FIFTH COMMANDMENT IN WISHING WELL
Adhering to the adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” Jim Cassidy will saddle Fifth Commandment in a bid to win Sunday’s $70,000 Wishing Well Stakes at about 6 ½ furlongs on turf.
Fifth Commandment was 10th and last, beaten 14 lengths in the Grade III Monrovia Stakes at about 6 ½ furlongs on the turf on Jan. 2.

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2012-01-28T17:19:00.001-08:00

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SATURDAY

2012-01-28T10:04:00.000-08:00

RACE 1

Capital Account ran with Frumious pressing a blazing fast pace... He has been the favorite in all his starts... I expect nothing will change today.... Light Up The Score drops in class and will be winging it out early with Capital Account. My horse on my watch list is Sway Away....comes in fresh for trainer Jeff Bonde..........check out his works...very fit and fast.... He is a mid pack closer...so He needs to get into this race early... does not need the Silky Sullivan running style at this meet... I expect Bonde has him cranked up for a good one.... Luckarack I think was a scratch over-night.. Let´s see if we can beat Capital Account because I expect Light Up The Score to try to go with him....if not then Account is the one to beat with the pace....

             1. Sway Away
             2. Capital Account
             3. Light Up The Score

Pick Three 5 with 7,9 with ALL

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Daily Double 5 with 7,9



RACE 2

Siempre Mio changes barns to Doug O´Neil.... I like the hike up in class....after a good looking low level debut. He ran a good looking low level debut.
Madeoftherightstuff I have bet in the past....He gets off the turf... starting to have the looks of a professional maiden....but having said that He is a player in this modest field...maybe now or Grants Pass for him. Goodbye Charlie exits two good races at the Wood....He might be the speed here...Player! The FTS Soi Phet...love the pedigree of Tizbud...look check out that bullet work over this track on October 11th...tab for upset.

          1. Soi Phet
          2. Siempre Mio
          3. Madeoftherightstuff-Goodbye Charlie

$20 Place and show (7)

RACE 3

The speed got scratch from the rail......The pace looks like a full charge to the first turn..... Eden´s Moon with Willa B. Awesome and Batalha pressing the pace. Killer Graces needs to transfer her form to the dirt....She´s a Hollywood gal but has been training over the dirt in a work like women´s fashion.... Charm The Maker....trainer has put some long works in her to get her more fit at this distance... She fought with Gomez all around the track before getting it up to Killer Graces... I expect Bejarano style to fit her to a tee.... more mellow... The only true closer in this race is Lady Of Shamrock...My concern is the dirt and the distance...maybe the company she has beaten...Good race and maybe a future winner of the Kentucky Oaks is in this race...we shall see. Remember this is wide open race!

              1. Charm The Maker
              2. Eden´s Moon
              3. Killer Graces

            The only closer in this field Lady Shamrock

RACE 4

Aint No Other looks to be the speed of the race. Compari stalking the speed. Caracortado is the best horse in the race... a rare win from last to first... He got a fast pace to run at with Mr. Gruff and Regally Ready blazing up the track all of the way around before getting a fly by...with Caracortado...but having said that...not much in this field to beat...Compari has won sprinting before....and Red Defense will pick up the pieces...

                1. Caracortado
                2. Aint No Other
                3. Compari

                Longshot Red Defense

Daily Double 2,4 with 5

RACE 5

The pace looks to have a number of horses pressing the pace to the first turn...Macho Dorado and Legal Separation..... Victor takes the call on Legal Separation over Macho Dorado.... Thirtyfirststreet has the scary class and speed figures to win this race.....The stone clod closer is Holloday Road who comes in fresh fro trainer Julio C. I expect he will have him cranked up from a big performance...he does bet the ponies!

                1. Holloday Road
                2. Thirtyfirststreet
                3. Legal Separation

$20 Across the board on (5)


RACE 6

The Valentine Dancer Stakes....one mile on the turf....for fillies and mares. I loved how Las Sombre won last time out. She is razor sharp and in form...

             1. La Sombre
             2. Antares World
             3. Halo Dolly

            Longshot California Nectar

RACE 7

Jim´s No Preacher is another horse that press a blazing pace with Frumious and Capital Account last time out. He will have to contend with RunFlatout who started his career looking like a future superstar...great winter and spring races...then tailed off. Last time out he ran like a short horse that needed a race under his belt...well he has had one and today gets Rosario who I expect will have him more into this race early... Scofield Barracks got beat by Frumious three back in a highly regarded 40 G claiming race. He then ran into Mesa Heat getting a respectable second... do not dismiss this one because of the front runner´s Jim´s No Preacher and Runflatout. Thinking Of Girls beat Runflatout last time out. He is the Rodney Dangerfield of horses.....Arraignment is my bomb here.... I think is is better sprinting....check out his last two works..... if the pace meltsdown then watch out for this one!

           1. Runflatout
           2. Scofield Barracks
           3. Jim´s No Preacher

           Longshot Arraignment

$20 Place and Show ( 1)

Late pick three----- I will spead this race and use five horses..

Big ticket for me....

1,3,4,5,6,7 with 1,3 with 3,4,6,7 with 7,12

UPDATE PICK 4 PAID $2017.35

RACE 8

A wide out scramble in this low level 25 G claimer on the turf at one mile. Charm The Crowd is sharp and in form.... I like Mike Mitchell horse R Vicarious Girl....she comes in fresh...She has back class....who needed a break after two bad races at Del Mar...if she runs back to last year races... she very scary for the win. Van Brit comes in fresh...She is the horse for the course loves this track...

             1. R Vicarious Girl
             2. Van Brit
             3. Charm The Crowd

           Longshot Lady Alex...likes this course

$20 across the board on (3)

Late Pick three

          1,3,4 with 3,4,6,7 with 7,12

Daily Double 1,3, with 3,4,6,7 with 7 and 12

Pick Three paid $411.50

RACE 9

Rumor ran a big speed numbers last time out....better then Teddy´s Promise and Sugarinthemorning....Teddy´s Promise gets the top weight.... Sugarinthemorning might just upset this field.... Home Sweet Aspen got the rail last race. She did not like the post.... better post today...She has the talent to make a big say in this outcome today...Rosario rides her....facing older today. She´s Creeky has faced some very talented mares.... she does come in fresh with very long morning works which I love to see... do not just dismiss at 20 to 1.

              1. Rumor
              2. Sugarinthemorning
              3. Teddy´s Promise

              Longshot Home Sweet Aspen

$20 Place and Show on Sugarinthemorning

EX BX theses four horse

RACE 10

Down The hill maiden turf race..... wide open with a few runners with racing experience like The Roan Ranger, Chickie Charms, Smoking G.....and Our Merv....but a number of very talented first time starters....like Baffert´s horse Aqua Revelation and Vann Belvoir horse the Washington bred Fable Haven...both look like runners to me..Check out the breeding on Sunday´s Silence and War Chant....on breeding this horse should win...No Silent....

            1. Smoking G
            2. No Silent
            3. Chickie Charms

$20 Place and Show No Silent

EX BX these three horses

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2012-01-27T17:25:00.000-08:00

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2012-01-27T09:46:00.000-08:00

Race 7

The feature ten horse field is a competive contentious race. Both Matto Mondo and Golden Mexico should be right behind Big Wags pressing the race from start to finish. Matto Mondo is sharp after facing easier foes. Golden Mexico wins off layoff´s. He has won against tough company and comes in fresh. Muny is drawn on the extreme outside post... stretching out to a mile might not be a easy task to do with nine runners to his inside. Sky Cape a old game dude comes in fresh off.... He gets weight off coupled with the fact that O´Ñeil has strung together some weekly morning works into him.... good odds at 12 to 1. He likes the turf as the distance is ideal for him...He has a excellent turn of foot. Jairzihno takes off the hood... He has faced some talented horses....maybe the removing of the hood will turn the tables on Golden Mexico and Muny.

                1. Golden Mexico
                2. Sky Cape
                3. Muny

                Longshot Jairzihno

Race 8

Cloud Top looked awesome winning yesterday maiden race. Idontrollonshabbos beat him by three.... He exits a key maiden race where know four horses have come out of this race and won..... a rare fact. Peter Miller trains two here... but I will take the key maiden race finisher who got a well deserved second beating Cloud Top. Scratch!


                 1 Tales Be Told
                 2. Burr Tango

THURSDAY FREE PLAYS

2012-01-26T08:53:00.000-08:00

RACE 7        ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMER

The lineup of fillies and mares includes......
1. Summer Song...like the Roar pedigree but did not run down the hill last start because it looked like a prep to me going long.... She might be overlooked at the window today. . She has backclass and speed figures to win this race. She ran huge in Canada....

2. Bwana Babe...Steve Asmussen sends out this mare that has been off for two months...comes in fresh. She has a very good career.... which makes her a player for the win.She looks like the controlling speed under Nakatani.

3. Derby Memo.....hard to like this one...one win out of 17 starts.....minor award if any.

4. Miss Radiance....scratch last weekend to run here....She almost beat Zazu in her debut.... excellent pedigree Is It True by War Chant..... Mike Puype trains as David rides..... scary works under tow.... have to beat her to win this race.

5. Screaming Regal......A classy Calbred that looks to be Miss Radiance main rival....second race after layoff...and last race looked like a prep race setting up for this start.

6. Ambitoness.........A classy mid pack closer that wins her share of races....very game from off the pace...

7. Hedi Marie.....This Rockport Harbour filly switches to the main track after racing on turf. She is talented and comes in fresh...Rosario knows her well as she faces winners for the first time. Remember it took a long time to break her maiden....but horses are like this.....once they win... they seem to improve big time..... Rosario stays on her...will be bet down.

              1. Summer Song....had prep race
              2. Bwana Babe...controlling speed
             3. Miss Radiance....favorite needs clean break

               Ex Bx top three horses.

              Longshot play Hedi Marie

RACE 8      MAIDEN CLAIMER 20 G´S FILLIES AND MARES

My Miss Megan ran a respectable debut facing better.....She press the pace three quarters of the race before fading to fourth. Pedroza rode her in her debut..... He re-rides her again today.... A contender. Warren´s Performer dropped to this level after routing in maiden special weight races... She was fast pressing the pace from gate to wire. She should improve again.
Art Sherman sends out Creston´s Cutie who should relish the added distance.... Rosario rerides her after getting second last time out...Player! A first time starter jumps off the charts here with a excellent pedigree and works....Magdalena´s Song her mother is out of Phone Trick.....bred for speed....the sire is Unbridled Song a excellent win early sire.....Hector Palmer is not known as a trainer to fire first time out...but he can.... this looks to be a first time starter that looks like a runner to me.... Check out the March 11th work....five furlongs at 58-4... second out of 58 horses that day...hmm...as a three year old...did not get her to the track till four...no really monsters in this field. Oh yea the bug boy with a weight break climbs on.... should get double digit odds...value bet maybe.. Check out during prerace warm up before unloading.

          1. Warren´s Performer....another Warren horse
          2. My Miss Megan....speed but has the rail
          3. Subtle Greek......hood comes off

         Longshot play Magdalena´s Song....this is the horse I like
         Place and show on 9
         Ex Bx.... top four horses 1,6,4,9

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Road to the Derby

2012-01-25T09:33:00.000-08:00

Each week I will update this page and add the races so viewers can go back and watch the road to the derby this year......Remember I picked Animal Kingdom last year to win..... I hope I can pick another winner in the Derby.....stay tuned for more

Jan 7th Winner Out Of Bounds in the Santa Anita Sham one mile dirt

Jan 21st.    winner Mr. Bowling........ Fairgrounds Lecomte 1M 70 yds

Jan 29th       GP Holy Bull 1M

Feb 4th        AQU Withers 1 1/16M

Feb 4th        SA Robert B. Lewis 1 1/16M

Feb 4th        TB Sam F. Davis 1 1/16M

Feb 18th       GG El Camino Real 1 1/8M

Feb 19th       SA San Vicente 7F

Feb 20th       OP Southwest 1M

Feb 25th       FG Risen Star 1 1/16M

Feb 26th       GP Fountain of Youth 1 1/16M

March 3rd    AQU Gotham 1 1/16M

March 10th    SA San Felipe 1 1/16M

March 10th   TB Tampa Bay Derby 1 1/16M

March 17th   OP Rebel 1 1/16M

March 24th    TP Spiral 1 1/8M

March 25th    SP Sunland Park Derby 1 1/8M

March 31st   GP Florida Derby 1 1/8M

April 1st      FG Louisiana Derby 1 1/8M

April 7th      AQU Wood Memorial 1 1/8M

April 7th      HAW Illinois Derby 1 1/8M

April 7th     SA Santa Anita Derby 1 1/8M

April 14th   KEE Blue Grass 1 1/8M

April 20th OP Arkansas Derby 1 1/8M

April 24th AQU Jerome 1M

April 30th CD Derby Trial 1M

Teddy’s Promise in Saturday’s Grade 1, $300,000 Santa Monica Stakes

2012-01-24T14:07:00.000-08:00

Owner Ted Nichols and trainer Ron Ellis faced a pivotal decision last month when Teddy’s Promise was ready for the jump from optional claimers to stakes.

Should they try the filly in the Grade 1, $300,000 La Brea Stakes for 3-year-old fillies on Dec. 31, or take a seemingly easier route in the $75,000 Kalookan Queen Handicap against older females a day later?
Ellis conceded the decision to Nichols, and Nichols aimed high. He chose the La Brea.
“He left it up to me,” Nichols recalled last weekend, citing Teddy’s Promise’s strong training as the deciding factor.
The payoff was a career-defining win for Teddy’s Promise in her stakes debut, which has led to a start in Saturday’s Grade 1, $300,000 Santa Monica Stakes against older females at Santa Anita. The La Brea win has launched discussions about long-term plans for a try at another big-time sprint for fillies and mares at Santa Anita this year – the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint in November.

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NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND

2012-01-24T11:20:00.000-08:00

BIG WEEKEND AT SANTA ANITA SUNSHINE MILLION LED BY THE GRADE 1 SANTA MONICA AND THE GRADE 3 SANTA YSABEL STAKES.

Last week the Palos Verdes Stakes was won by Frumious...... fastest horse in the race.....He was clocked at 1:07 1-5 by almost six lengths.... He is trained by Jeff Bonde and Antonio Castanon rode this talented horse.

In the La Canada Grade 2 Stakes Include Me Out....trained by Ron Ellis had her cranked up..... winning by 5 lengths.... highly regarded field of gals.

Ultimate Decision....claimed two back for 20 G´s....looks like the claim of the year.... He smoked a good field....talented sort who could be climbing the class ladder.

Baffert sent out Blueskiesnrainbows by English Channel.... tab to faced allowance horses next time out. Baffert sent out Castaway....son of Street Sense....talented sort....

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Sunshine Millions Day January 28th

2012-01-23T12:01:00.000-08:00

Written by Santa Anita Park news

Santa Anita Park and Gulfstream Park will celebrate the HBO series LUCK with a special Pick Six wager on Sunshine Millions Day, Saturday, Jan. 28. The one dollar minimum wager will have a guaranteed pool of $250,000 and will feature three races from Santa Anita and three from Gulfstream Park. HBO’s LUCK, the highly anticipated racetrack-themed series based at Santa Anita and starring Dustin Hoffman will premier the following night, Jan. 29.

First post time on Millions Day is 12 noon. The LUCK Pick Six will begin at approximately 1:10 p.m. with Gulfstream’s eighth race. It will conclude with Santa Anita’s sixth race, which will be run at approximately 2:37 p.m. All six races will be stakes races.

“The Stronach Group is very proud of the fact the Sunshine Millions, which was initiated in 2003, has become one of our most popular signature events here at Santa Anita,” said George Haines, Santa Anita President. “LUCK has the potential to expose thousands of new fans to our sport and to Santa Anita and we believe this wager is going to help draw attention throughout the country.

“The LUCK Pick Six will start at Gulfstream with their eighth race and from there we’ll be alternating with Gulfstream every other race. We’re looking forward to welcoming many of the actors associated with LUCK throughout the day in the winner’s circle and at other ancillary locations throughout the track. The LUCK Pick Six is a great way to get people excited about Sunshine Millions Day and to introduce a new crowd to The Great Race Place,” Haines added.

In addition to a one dollar minimum wager, the LUCK Pick Six will also offer a mandatory payout, with no carryover provision. In the event of a Santa Anita Pick Six carryover on Friday, Jan. 27, all Pick Six monies would be carried over to Sunday, Jan. 29.

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2012-01-23T07:17:00.000-08:00

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Caracortado, Compari to face off in Sensational Star Stakes on Sunshine Millions card

2012-01-23T06:55:00.000-08:00

Four graded stakes winners, including the multiple stakes winners Caracortado, Compari, and Unzip Me, are among the entrants for Saturday’s three California-bred stakes in the Sunshine Millions races at Santa Anita.

Caracortado and Compari lead a field of eight in the $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes over about 6 1/2 furlongs on the hillside turf course, the day’s fourth race and the first of three consecutive stakes in the Sunshine Millions series.

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Midnight Transfer at Santa Anita Park

2012-01-23T06:50:00.001-08:00

Warren B. Williamson's Midnight Transfer, who blew away maiden rivals on opening day at Santa Anita, impressed in a different way in his stakes debut in Sunday's $82,500 San Pedro Stakes. After the promising three-year-old drew the rail, trainer Carla Gaines was concerned that her colt might not get enough of an education, if he simply gunned it in the 6 1/2-furlong dash. As it turned out, Midnight Transfer got a lesson in waiting his turn from a patient Joel Rosario, and rallied in time to collar Got Even at the wire.

"I was thinking the other horse's head (Got Even) was longer than mine," Gaines quipped when asked about the photo finish. "We're hoping to stretch him out. We'll look at the San Felipe (a Grade 2 over 1 1/16 miles on March 10)."

While Midnight Transfer's stock rose appreciably, 8-5 favorite Drill further dented his reputation. The Bob Baffert colt was shortening up off three bad losses routing, but threw in another disappointing effort to cross the wire fifth in a six-horse field

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Include Me Out wins the La Canada Stakes

2012-01-23T06:28:00.001-08:00

GRADE II LA CANADA UPSET

2012-01-22T19:00:00.000-08:00

By Santa Anita News

Include Me Out escaped the shadow of Grade I winning stablemate Teddy’s Promise Sunday with a burst around the far turn that expanded into a dominant 4 ¼ -length upset in Santa Anita’s 38th running of the Grade II, $150,000 La Canada Stakes for 4-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles.

Sent off at odds of 8-1 after futilely chasing Teddy’s Promise in the Grade I La Brea Stakes at seven furlongs on Dec. 31, Jay Em Ess Stable’s Include Me Out willingly responded to her first assignment around two turns following six sprint races.

Jockey Joe Talamo stepped on the accelerator nearing completion of the backstretch run, and the daughter of Include virtually exploded on the extreme outside. She was in front by the time the field of six straightened into the stretch. Include Me Out proceeded to pour it on.

She crossed the finish line in 1:41.89. Great Hot, the 5-2 second-choice ridden by Chantal Sutherland, checked in a distant second, three-quarters-of-a-length ahead of 17-10 favorite Tiz Flirtatious and jockey Joel Rosario.

Talamo said that after the riders of Tiz Flirtatious and third-choice Capital Plan, Rafael Bejarano, made early moves, “I just had to ease back.” The turn of events was opportune. “After that, she just ran great,” Talamo continued. He singled out trainer Ron Ellis. “Ron has done a great job with her coming back after the La Brea,” he said. “She was so fresh and ready today, and full of run.”

“She got in behind horses,” Ellis said in recalling his filly’s fifth-place finish in the La Brea. “But I think being by Include, she was dying to go two turns, and it’s been kind of a process getting her up to it. She fired today, that’s for sure.

“I thought she looked great the whole race. She was very relaxed, and with the pace scenario, I thought Joe had her in a perfect spot. She just looked comfortable all the way. She’s just been learning coming up to this, but pedigree-wise she wanted to go two turns. I felt good about it.”

Purchased for $150,000 at sale in July of 2009, Include Me Out earned $90,000 while rewarding her backers at $19, $6.40 and $3.40. Great Hot paid $3.60 and $2.40. Tiz Flirtatious returned $2.60. Include Me Out’s total earnings became $183,600 from a 3-2-0 record in seven starts.

Ellis and Samantha Siegel, who runs Jay Em Ess Stable, will endeavor to keep their pair of standout 4-year-old fillies apart, at least, for a while. Teddy’s Promise is ticketed to come back in next Saturday’s Grade I, $300,000 Santa Monica Stakes at seven furlongs.

Marty Jones, who trains Tiz Flirtatious, said his filly encountered a few problems, but it probably was not of great consequence. “Joel (Rosario) had to get her running a little bit to try and get position,” he said, “but she got a little rank. That might have affected her chance to win, but the way the winner ran, I don’t know if anybody was going to beat her today. That filly ran a really good race.”

Midnight Transfer made the successful leap from maiden breaker to stakes winner in the earlier $82,500 San Pedro Stakes for 3-year-olds with a strong finish to edge Got Even by a head at the wire in 1:14.25 for 6 ½ furlongs.

A late-developing son of Hard Spun, Midnight Transfer had taken four races to break his maiden, but when doing so on Santa Anita’s opening day, Dec. 26, he did so stunningly by 4 ¾ lengths while covering six furlongs in 1:08.

Rosario, back aboard in the 20th running of the San Pedro, timed his chestnut colt’s rally just right while bringing Midnight Transfer from next to last as the field of six turned for home. Rosario kept his mount on the rail, found an opening at the top of the stretch, and swung outside to complete the late charge.

“Sometimes you have to get lucky when you have the inside post position and we did,” said Rosario. “He finished up really strong, and I think he can run long. I think he can do anything.”

“We’re hoping to stretch him out,” said Carla Gaines, who trains Midnight Transfer for Warren Williamson. “We’ll look at the San Felipe Stakes (Grade II, $300,000 at 1 1/16 miles on March 10). We’ll see how he comes out of this. But we’re very excited about how he closed.”

Got Even, who set all the pace under Corey Nakatani, held the place by 2 ½ lengths over Let’s Get Crackin with Victor Espinoza in the saddle. Drill, the 8-5 favorite who had won last September’s Grade I Del Mar Futurity, tried to rally, but flattened out to finish fifth while ridden by Martin Garcia.

“He was too far back,” opined Bob Baffert, who trains Drill. “Then he made that big wide move. You just can’t do that. I thought he’d be up closer, but I’ve got to talk to Martin.”

The second choice at 2-1, Midnight Transfer paid $6.40, $3.80 and $3. Got Even returned $4.40 and $3.60. The show price on 30-1 shot Let’s Get Crackin was $5.80. The winning purse of $46,800 boosted the career earnings of Midnight Transfer to $96,050. He was purchased last April at auction for $80,000.

After three dark days, racing will resume on Thursday at Santa Anita with an eight-race program that gets underway at 1 p.m.

SUNDAY PLAYS

2012-01-22T17:22:00.000-08:00

                                          BANK UPDATE
                                             $1583.00

RACE 1

Sprint for three year old fillies at the claiming price of 32G´s. The lineup includes....

1. One Magical Girl....Rosario shows up for trainer Sadler. The blinkers come off. Drop in class can only help her. Mixed signals.... She gets the short straw the rail!

2. Cha Cha Latte.....Kathy Walsh trains Latte who won on this surface and at this distance....expect better as she can win this race....loves the dirt...checkout Fairplex race.

3. Silver Street....claimed for 20 is in jail to take the class hike... She finished full of run after a horrible trip....

4. Help Me Hanna....bet down in debut at the Gate....then was claimed for 20.... the red hot Talamo rides her...expect better!

5. Tasty Treat....love the pedigree by Forty Niner....she loves the dirt.... she will outrun her odds... I like her.

6. Beautiful Strike...is the speed of the field...might be the short price favorite at post time.

              1. Cha Cha Latte
              2. Beautiful Strike

Pick three 2,6 with 1,5 with 5,6 cost $8.00

RACE 2

A low level sprint race for 10 G´s. The race came up short on speed.....Good Acktress looks to press the pace with Terrify. Terrify trained by a stone cold trainer..a plus is the jockey. Lutess looks to drop again...maybe favorite at post time. She´s Very Rare walked out of the gate breaking 8th... She adds the blinkers to get her more focus on the break . She shortens up and looks to turn the tables on Lutess.

            1. She´s Very Rare
            2. Lutess

Early Pick four 1,5 with 5,6 with 1,6 with 1 and 6

RACE 3

A state restricted maiden special weight turf race at one mile. The race came up with little speed on the front end. Silver Dragon might press the pace. He dualed for the lead then faded to fifth against open weight company. A Little Hot Sauce trained by a old-timer Blake Heap should stalk the pace then close late down at the wire. He is improving big time since switching to the turf. Ashley´s Bambino ran a respectable sprint race finishing third. Bejarano re-rides as he is bred for distance by Unusual Heat.... tab for major improvement. The first time starter by a awesome turf sire Danzig Sweet Elation trained by Paddy Gallagher has drills in the morning time that jump off the page....might need a race.

                1. A Little Hot Sauce
                2. Ashley´s Bambino
                3. Sweet Elation

RACE 4

The San Pedro sprinting at six and a half furlongs for three year olds.

1. Midnight Transfer....Carla Gaines and Rosario team up. He looked awesome on opening day at Santa Anita at this meet. The negative is that he is one the rail---which has not been a good position to be this year. Big Beyer speed figure! But on my watch list.....the scary talented colt....maybe the Run for the Roses!

2. Drill....drops in class for trainer Bob Baffert. He broke his maiden on synthetic´´s at Del Mar then beat Mejestic City and Creative Cause.... should love the fast pace...then shortens up from route to sprint angle makes him a major player. I thought he was over rated....because he runs better on the synthetic´s then the dirt.

3. Coach Sickie....He beat a modest field in his maiden race....then dualed pressing the pace in the Gold Nugget....will be pressing the pace again with other´s.

4. Let´s Get Crankin.....I like the pedigree ...gets the acid test on class but having said this....has a shot....will be overlooked at the betting windows.

5. Passing Game .....game son of Danzig who is improving.... has a shot to outrun his odds with a hustling jockey....He has the perfect style ....a excellent turn of foot.... He beat Sir Beaufort winner Chips All In at the Gate...

6. Got Even....another three year old trained by Peter Miller... He looked good beating state restricted stake runners...like Midnight Transfer over Got Even...

RACE 5

A 50 G maiden route race at one mile. Night Teller a blueblood pedigree drops in class and run long. She is a player. Baffert hikes up Belle´s Fantasy to 50 G´s after a respectable second race.... She should love the distance if there is pace to run at. Baffert also sends out a live first time starter Lady Ten... a hard distance to win at first time out. But having said this...no real monsters in this field of maidens. Freckles Galore... I really like this pedigree.... by the sire of Awesome Gambler and Gilded Time..... do not dismiss.... will light up the tote board...

              1. Night Teller
              2. Belle´s Fantasy
              3. Lady Ten

RACE 6

I have been picking Quintons Destiny after I saw him breaking his maiden at Hollywood Park in June. He has been a major underacheiver. Today with Mitchell and Rosario teaming up he will most likely be a short odds pick. He should stalk the speed in a race filled with speed.

Late Pick Four
6th       1
7th     1,8
8th    4,6,8
9th   4,5,13,14

Cost $12.00

RACE 7

A tricky distance at one mile and a eighth on the turf for the claiming price of 25 G´s. This might be the hardest race to land on a horse you can trust. Porfido I picked last time out....this ten year old was flying late to get collared by Bud I Crushed It....Tab right back as Bejarando rerides....Sir Bell is another tough old dude at this level who is game....

RACE 8

The La Grande Grade 2 stakes race for four year old fillies at the distance of one mile and a sixteenth. Here is the lineup...

1. May Day Rose....got smoked running on the lead in the La Brea last time out for Bob Baffert. She will be winging out front. My concern is the distance limitations!

2. Lovetheway Youare... She has had a hard time breaking cleanly at the gate in Stake races.... needs to clear cleanly....then sit ..... and learn how to relax before kicking it in to another gear. Starting to look like a morning glory..check out her excellent morning works...needs to transfer these works to the afternoon.

4. Great Hot....a good looking game filly trained by AC.... should again be kicking clear turning for home....Contender!

6. Include Me Out....Trained by Ellis.... a filly that looks to stretch out in distance...looks like she will love the distance...A filly by Broad Brush that loves the dirt....go figure. Ellis and Talamo team up... Horse is on my watch list. Do not sell short!

7. Capital Plan....She gets the test in class and switches surfaces....seeking her third straight win.... Bejarano rides as Roario goes to the outside filly. Too many unknowns for me.

8. Tiz Flirtatious.... Rosario takes the call. She has been perfect so far....... the one to fear....!

           1. Tiz Flirtatious
           2. Great Hot
           3. Include Me Out

RACE 9

A maiden sprint for 20 G´s end´s this weeks card....tough race here. Jim´s Decision trained by Vladimir Cerin drops in class after facing better. He has two back to back seconds in his belt. Salty Robbins lost a heartbreaker in October over this track... he warrants respect. Baffert sends out Indian Knight who ha a horrible start last tome out...expect much better with a clean break....tough race as Broken Glass comes in fresh with scary works under tow.

2012-01-21T18:26:00.000-08:00

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2012-01-21T13:36:00.000-08:00

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Take Note...Wet track...leaving the main track in a sealed condition....and the third race which is still on the turf...the condition is soft to yielding......Hmm.....

RACE 1

The pace looks to have Stormin Proud Papa pressing a fast pace.... If the track is wet...then He gets another star.....for the win. Rosario rides him.... come catch as Mike Mitchell has him cranked up for a big performance. Chinese Praise has the highest speed figures in this race. He has faced much better company then these....coupled with the fact that he likes this track. A player! Preferred Mandate another speedy horse so he is a player!

               1. Stormin Proud Papa
               2. Chinese Praise

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Daily Double (7) with (1)

RACE 2

A state bred filly maiden sprint race that Peter Miller sends out two fillies... Babyneedsnewshoes and Strawberry Route. Rosario rides Babyneedsnewshoes who ran a respectable debut...expect big performance with JR riding. My pedigree pick is is the first time starter by Swiss Yolder......Poppy Field...should love the off track for Harrington...

               1. Babyneedsnewshoes

               FTS pedigree play Poppy Fields

$20 win,place,show on (1)

Pick Four   1 with  1,7,8 with 3,9,10 with 2,3,8

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RACE 3

The Megaherz one mile on the turf for fillies and mares. Wild Mia looks scary. She has the perfect tighter and with her two excellent works under tow looms large for the win. I like Vamo A Galupiar..... backclass as Drysdale has her cranked up for a big performance with Talamo riding....do not dismiss!

            1. Wild Mia
            2. Vamo A Galupiar
            3. Imperislastic Diva



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RACE 4

A tough maiden 30 G sprint race. Dream Caught looks spotted for action but mixed signals as Rosario rides Pulpit´s Express for trainer Mike Mitchell. As I have said all week long Mitchell is red hot with second time starters...Patriotic Lion takes the big class drop in class...coupled with the fact that he goes from route to sprint with speed....A major player! First time starter Best Be Gone looks like a runner to me. I like the win early pedigree and long works on him..

             1. Best Be Gone
             2. Patriotic Lion
             3. Pulpit´s Express

$20 place and show (10)

RACE 5

The race is off the turf.... Valley Cat at six to one is a good value bet....improving and sharp....has current form in tow. Joy Boy has back class after running some huge performances in 2010.... He was on my watch list as a two year old..... He seems to be waking up for trainer Brian Koriner..... Talamo is also waking up.

              1. Valley Cat
              2. Joy Boy
              3. Lord´s Minister

$20 Across the board on Valley Cat

Ex Box with the three

RACE 6

A talented field of three year old maidens routing on the main track. A tough race! Bob Baffert sends out two Lasso and Castaway.... Sadler sends out Holy Candy who got beat by Empire Way... He stretches out to two turns....a major player. Fleet Eagle should love the added distance...check out his last race where he almost beat Out Of Bounds.... we know what he did...He stepped up and won a stake race on this track...I like him...because he looks to be improving....has current form!

             1. Fleet Eagle
             2. Holy Candy
             3. Lasso

$20 place,show (9)

Pick 4     2,8,9 with 3,4,6 with 5,7,8 with 9

Cost $13.50

RACE 7

Iám taking the speed... Stu´s Gone Wild.... trainer is cold ....really never have like this trainer but I do like the hustling jockey on Stu´s Gone Wild. So I will take a stab in this low level one mile race that lacks any speed up front.... a longshot pick at 20 to 1. Another live longshot that will be overlooked in this suspect race is Rummysecretwar.... Warren stretches him out today....should outrun his odds!

                   1. Stu´s Gone Wild.....speed
                   2. Rummysecretwar...stretches out!
                   3. Miles Heir....the dropper with Rosario

Across the board on Stu´s Gone Wild if 20 to 1 or higher

Late Pick Three     3,4,6 with 5,7,8 with 9

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RACE 8

The Palos Verdes Grade 2 sprint on the main track. The lineup includes....

1. M One Rifle....Love this dude in 09 when he won the Grade 1 Malibu.... better on synthetic stuff....switches to the dirt today after finishing third in a Grade 3 race at the Wood.

3. Galiento.....get the test on class...but he is looking for the hat trick today.... At Parx....this dude won by 10 lengths....then on the dirt at Churchill...he won again....

4. Mensa Heat....has a look here after winning the On Trust Handicap at Hollywood.... He ran behind Amazombie in the Grade 1 Ancient Title.

5. Frumious....love this guy as he is on my watch list...good betting odds with this guy.... He is razor sharp ...looked awesome winning at Hollywood....then step up a won again.... big speed figure....the speed monkeys will hammer this one!

7. Courtside...boy looked awesome in the California Cup Sprint....very fast time and check out his Jan 15th workout....five furlongs in 58 and change....beware! O another thing. He likes the wet surface....

8. Euroears.... I watch him at Del Mar beat Smiling Tiger that Saturday.... Baffert had him cranked up.... He wired the field. I hope at post time the track is wet.....



                    1. Euroears
                    2. Courtside
                    3. Frumious

RACE 9

I like the Pulpit-Bertrando gelding stretching out to one mile. He is trained by Mike Puype.... Look who shows up...Mike Smith.. High percentage trainer and jockey combo...

               1. Go To The Pulpit

$20 across the board on (9)

Pick Six Carryover Saturday

2012-01-20T17:31:00.000-08:00

By Santa Anita News

Coach Bob, afforded little chance among five California-bred 3-year-olds competing in Friday’s $58,000 Nothing to Chance Purse at Santa Anita, shot to the front and left the others in his wake with a stunning 3 ½-length victory under apprentice jockey Eswan Flores to pay $47.

“This is huge; really, really big,” exclaimed co-owner and trainer Reina Gonzalez in the winner’s circle after she had trailered the bay colt down from Pleasanton in Northern California to make his first start in Southern California following seven races at Golden Gate and Santa Rosa that had produced one victory.

Coach Bob was so lightly regarded that Friday’s seventh-race triumph promptly ensured a Pick Six carryover $58,316 into Saturday’s program with the total pool expected to exceed $300,000. Coach Bob was sent off at odds of 22-1 in the Nothing to Chance. The prices on his opponents ranged from 13-10 to 7-2.

When the bay son of Bertrando popped out of the gate on top, Gonzalez was hardly surprised. “He always breaks like a rocket,” she said. “That was to be expected. But the kid (Flores) did a super job of getting him to relax, and that was it.”

The son of Bertrando, who was bred by Pam and Marty Wygod, sizzled through early fractions of 21.48, 43.78 and 56.02 before finishing the job under steady handling in 1:09.14.

Exotic Slew, ridden by Alonso Quinonez, ran on for second, 1 ¼ lengths ahead of third-place Rockinarz Recruit with Victor Espinoza aboard. Motown Men, the heavy favorite, faded to fourth after fruitlessly chasing the longshot winner during the early going.

“I didn’t know anything about him, but he’s really fast,” said Flores, who rides with a seven-pound weight allowance. “He broke sharp and he never stopped. He’s got great speed.”

Across the board, Coach Bob paid $47, $12 and $4.20. Exotic Slew returned $4.40 and $3. Rockinarz Recruit paid $3 to show.

As if doing an encore, apprentice rider Flores came back to win the day’s eighth and final race aboard a 38-1 shot, Skip Tony.

For Gonzalez, a former jockey, the training victory was her first of the year and followed a difficult 2011 season when she saddled two winners from 52 starters. Included was Coach Bob’s first victory on Dec. 4 at Golden Gate Fields. He was the 7-5 favorite in that day’s maiden claimer when ridden to a 5 ½-length win by Russell Baze for a $32,000 tag.

Coach Bob is co-owned by Jeff Kitchen, who is the brother-in-law of former UCLA national championship (1995) basketball coach Jim Harrick who was also on-hand. Friday’s score was worth $34,800 to Gonzalez and Kitchen while elevating the earnings of Coach Bob to $57,260.

Amazombie, North America’s champion sprinter in 2011, heads eight entrants in Saturday’s Grade II Palos Verdes Stakes at six furlongs. Co-featured on the nine-race program is the Megahertz Stakes for fillies and mares at one mile on turf. First post is set for 12:30 p.m. The Pick Six encompasses the fourth through the ninth races.

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RACE 1

A one mile starter allowance for three year olds on the main track. Bob Baffert sends out Blueskiesnrainbows who should press the pace from the sound of the bell. He is bred out of English Channel so I expect the distance to be no problem. He is the one to beat as Bob Baffert has another talented horse in his barn. If a speed dual developes then we need to look to the closers Big Hands Al....and do not dismiss. The Bein´s Gitt... should love the distance with his perfect closing style at one mile.

           1. Blueskiesnrainbow
           2. The Bein´s Gitt
           3. Big Hands Al

RACE 2

Eric Guillot and Victor E. hook up with the big time maiden dropper Mccarroll. This four year old switches surfaces getting off the turf. A player but he looks like a plodder on the outside..... Art Sherman sendsout Spicy Beau who ran with Sidepocket Kid.....both look like players.....This is my three top picks.....coin flip so I will pass!

RACE 3

A turf sprint for 25 G´s for fillies and mares. The field looks to be suspect..... The pace looks fast and contested with a number of fillies and mare with speed. Kiss My Swiss adds speed and most likely will press a fast pace. Shawlit Sundae has cheap speed but will press the pace up front early. Five Star Day is the horse to beat. The race has speed so it sets up for a speed horse stalking the pace.... Picture Perfect fits the bill.

                   1. Five Star Day
                   2. Picture Perfect

RACE 4

A talented field of Calbreds maiden at one mile. Jeff Bonde brings down Teraad from Golden Gate. He need a clean break from the outside post. Corner Office should love the added distance here. Good connections with breeders owners and trainer with Mike Smith up in the irons. The horse to beat after running second to Spirit Rules..... should enjoy the distance.
Puff Pastry ran with Vicky Victoria who ran a super race yesterday losing a hearbreaker...Puff looms large as a major player. But why no works outs over dirt is my concern. Mike Mitchell is super with second time starters. He sents out Dylan Donnelly who is a blueblood gelding by Storm Cat out of the mare of Rubino....I expect major improvement with this dude because of the added distance and his excellent pedigree.

             1. Corner Office
             2. Teraad
             3. Dylan D

RACE 5

The low level rent place at the bottom level with a field of plodders...... void of any speed types early on the front end. Spectacular Slew might stalk the speed early....behind Brady Blue Eyes.....who races at the bottom level for the first time in his life. Brady Blue Eyes should love the help dropping in class. I like him at this level. No reason Clear from Canada cannot win two straight. He looked very good at this level last time out. He faces a suspect field again with Martin Garcia reriding him for trainer Peter Miller.

            1. Clear From Canada
            2. Brady Blue Eyes


My value play Today is the late Pick Four.... the ticket looks like this

5th    1,5
6th    5,7
7th 1,3,4,5,6
8th     6,8

RACE 6

A starter allowance on the turf at a distance of one mile.... conditions looks new to me a 12G claimer! Skinny Genes a horse I have picked on this blog has been a underachiever ........since then she has been blowed away facing much better....she needs this drop in class to compete. Nothing To Fear needs this relief in distance...first time she goes long... I expect better stretching out to a mile... Talamo and Jones team up. We Are One looms large for a win in this spot. She won at this distance coupled with the fact that with four starts at this distance she has one win and three seconds...not that bad. Sheskey will be overbet with the leading jockey riding her....one for 23.... Pass.

                 1.Skinny Jeans
                 2. We Are One

RACE 7

A sprint in this Calbred NIX....competive contentious field. The lineup includes...three year olds.....

1. Exotic Slew... a very talented gelding....lost a heartbreaker in stakes race....needs to clear from this post position....rail has been dead but this field is small.

2. Johnny Be Mine.....looks to be the pure speed in this race... Come Catch this dude...he shortens up in distance will only help his chances to win.

3. Motown Men....drops in class after a trouble start in the California Breeders Cup race....needs a clean break. He most likely will be favoriteat post time.

4. Rockinarz Recruit....adds the blinkers then smoked a good field up north fro trainer Mason...a sneaky trainer as Victor red hot Espinoza rides...

5. Jack O Lyn.....has won more then once.... will press the pace from the outside for trainer Jeff Mullins and Rosario rides... He might be this good!

6. Coach Bob....shipper from Golden Gate that gets weight off and more importantly has speed..... pedigree that is improving......do not dismiss with double digits odds.

RACE 8

A tough race at 30 G´s going long...one mile on the main track. Midnight Con drops after showing speed. A contender. War Politics ran into a buzzsaw ...Groovin Solo a stakes winner.... the drop will help his case. Take No Prisioners drops in class also..... the drop for the money run.

                 1. Midnight Con
                 2. War Politics

2012-01-19T16:48:00.001-08:00

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2012-01-19T16:46:00.000-08:00

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RACE 1      ONE MILE AND SIXTEENTH
                            CLAIMER   10 G´S

A suspect low rent district claimer routing with cheap speed on the front end. Morganouska most likely will press the pace again. Bench The Judge should stalk along with Maker and Shem who is stretching out in distance and switching surfaces today. Bench The Judge should get the trip right off the speed-

Most looks like plodders and non win types on this modest card on Thursday.

            1. Bench The Judge     No Value 9-5

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RACE 2              ALLOWANCE SPRINT
                             THREE YEAR OLDS

Allowance sprint race for three year old fillies. The lineup includes...

1. Amazingly.... a daughter of Decarchy is switching to the dirt. She looked good in a semi weak field in her debut on the turf last month at Hollywood Park. She should press the pace. My concern is this surface.

2. Almost A Lady...... won her debut at Hollywood then had a troubled trip in the California Breeders´Champion Stakes at this track. Almost A Lady is seeking her third win in four starts. The one to beat...no value.

3. Warren´s Goldie... good work outs... win early pedigree...gets the acid test on class.

4. Vicki Victoria... a big-plus is the jocket Bejarano who climbs aboard. She won at Hollywood last month.....and has been game in all of her starts...a player that might get overlooked today.

5. Caribaya Queen.....makes her U.S. debut....comes in fresh...ran at Woodbine....five starts one win three seconds and a third. Do not dismiss!

              1. Always A Lady...drops does the trick
              2. Caribaya Queen....take the new face
              3. Vicki Victoria....love the way she won

RACE 3        SPRINT THREE YEAR OLD FILLIES
                                 CLAIMER 16 G´S

The speed might be Purple Starduster claimed for 25 G´s. I Sense Your Luck ran a respectable second with slightly higher. Maryjean drops from a maiden starter allowance to face softer. She might be the favorite at post time. She is the filly to fear turning for home. Victor has been red hot of late!

                1. Maryjean
                2. Purple Starduster


RACE 4       STARTER ALLOWANCE ROUTE

The pace looks to have Ultimate Decision on the lead right in front. Ultimate Decision smoked a field by 11 lengths.... He is the fastest horse in this race.... no value! El Tango Ray ran a respectable race going long for the first time... expect further improvement. Myhorseofcourse a interesting longshot if the pace and speed melts down....I doubt it!

                 1.Ultimate Decision


RACE 5         MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT
                                  ONE MILE TURF

Statebred turf maiden route race with the girls running two turns on the grass looks to be a real scramble. Many pretenders make up this field of four year old fillies. The lineup includes....

1. Von Nez.... a head case....She is starting to looks like a maiden professional who runs with the herd. Pass!

2. Warren´s My Queen....She ran third behind The Grans....switches surface today for Jack Van Berg.

3. Clean Break....a major contender....switches to the turf for trainer Marty Jones....Bejarano rides....this daughter of Unzip Me. The gal goes long for the first time....comes in fresh after two months off. The distance is my concern.....better sprinting I think.

4. The Grans.....needs to run back to her second at this level in Ocotber...She shipped to Arizona then has been shipped back with solid works under tow....a player that will be overbet.

5. Lovely Sophia.....She looks to improve today switching to the turf for trainer Peter Eurton....mixed signals

6. Plazrita.....bred for the turf....upset player...lot´s to like because of the pedigree of Black Tie Affair and Benchmark.....

7. Elana Mar....comes in fresh from last summer...One bad race does not make a career....... I expect Bruce Headley will have her cranked up...and ready to roll. I love the long work outs...beware!

8. Warren´s Why Me..... win early turf pedigree with this first time starter....look who climbs aboard Rosario.... He is his main guy when he has a live one... do not dismiss. Trainer Jockey angle!

9. Linda Winz... She is kin to Hot Damon who was a turf winner... really like her pedigree on the turf....She has troubled start... I expect much better today!

           1. Warren´´s Why Me
           2. Elana Mar

           Longshot.... Plazrita

Late Pick Four   7,8 with 9,10,11 with 4,7 with 5,4

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RACE 6          SPRINT CLAIMER 16 G´S

Bejarano rides Subpoena The Dress in this 16 G claimer sprinting on the main track. She looks to get a jump on Jaws N Paws.....and Line One. Mitchell sends out Russian River who gets the short straw on the dead rail post position. The rail has been dead at this meet. Jaws N Paws gets the cozy outside post....remember she beat Subpoena The Dress before. She looks to be the one to fear! Line One is a interesting live longshot... She beat a highly regarded allowance race back in April at this track...... She comes in fresh with Joe Talamo riding her...Talamo needs a winner after his dry spell at Santa Anita. Check out her bullet work over this track..... beware as do not dismiss at six to one morning line...

              1. Line One....Talamo needs this one!
              2. Jaws N Paws....on my watch list

RACE 7         ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMER
                                  ONE MILE TURF

The pace looks fast and contested on the front end. Really Elegant looks to press the pace again after running with Sunburn two back. Catch her to win this as she tries to steal this race on the front end. Bench Beauty did not take to the down hill turf sprint. She better at this distance. Suances Flowers trained by Vienna is improving with her speed figures. She has speed and looks to stretch out...bred for the distance makes her a player. Ruffled Feathers looks to bounce back after a horrible start in the Cat´s Cradle...bounce back from slightly off the pace. Both Sunburn and the morning line favorite Meltarib are contenders....I like Meltarib over Sunburn....Ruffled Feathers

                    PACE MAKES THIS RACE.

                    1. Meltarib....sets up for a midpack closer
                    2. Ruffled Feathers....backclass closer

RACE 8          SPRINT MAIDEN 40 G´S

In what I believe to be the most competive difficult race on today´s card....A ten horse full field in this maiden sprint with a number of key droppers from maiden special weight to the claiming level... Father Pabst....Apply........Marker Down...Baron Von Red.....Relentless Heat and Sky Fox....drop big time!

Bullring trained by Baffert who sends out two horses....makes this second start gelding the horse to beat.

               1. Bullring
               2. Relentless Heat
               3. Father Pabst

The first time starter... yes a five year old by Streetcry...Royal Meridian has excellent pedigree with fast sneaky works under tow....

ECLIPSE SPRINT CHAMPION AMAZOMBIE IN PALOS VERDES STAKES ON SATURDAY

2012-01-18T15:59:00.000-08:00

Five days after being named the 2011 Eclipse Award winner as North America’s premier sprinter, Amazombie goes back to work with the ultimate intent of becoming the only sprinter other than Housebuster (1990 & ’91) to gain such acclaim a second time.

Trainer and co-owner Bill Spawr’s 6-year-old gelding begins his 2012 quest on Saturday by facing seven ambitious opponents in Santa Anita’s 60th running of the Grade II, $150,000 Palos Verdes Stakes at six furlongs.

Amazombie, never off-the-board last year while posting a 5-1-3 record in 9 starts, has been freshened since scoring a gutty neck victory over Force Freeze at 7-1 odds in the Grade I, $1.5 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Churchill Downs on Nov. 5.

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Notes from the Underground

2012-01-18T12:17:00.000-08:00

This Saturday at the Great Race Place the Grade 2 Palos Verdes Stakes is the feature race then on Sunday the Grade 2 La Canada Stakes looks very wide open.......both look like good betting races.

In the Santa Ynez Stakes Grade 2 Reneesgotzip smoked the field leading all the way at every furlong pole for trainer Peter Miller. The sophomore filly was ridden by Corey Nakatani.

COREY NAKATANI, RENEESGOTZIP, WINNER: “I’ve been getting on this horse in the morning for Pete (Miller), and she’s showed me every time what she can do. She was a little green coming to the quarter pole today. She shied and drifted out so I shook her up right there and she responded. It’s a good thing that Pete puts me to work on her because you get to know what she’s capable of doing. He’s confident in what we wanted to do with her. She’s a tremendous filly.”

In the San Fernando Stakes Grade 2 Tapizar again ridden by Nakatani was game at the top of the lane then kicked clear to win for trainer Steve Asmussen..... talented four year old colt!

In the San Gabriel Stakes Grade 2.... I think Donald Warren was surprised when Norvsky beat the favorite down the stretch.... This Calbred loved the distance....He really stepped up big time.

RAFAEL BEJARANO, NORVSKY, WINNER: “We were going really slow in the beginning and I was wondering if the pace would stay that way. So I just tried to get in close and not stay too far back. At the half-mile pole I was trying to improve my position, and when I got to the stretch my horse showed me a big kick. I knew he was going to win the race then. My horse is still learning, and I think the perfect distance for him is either a mile and one sixteenth, or a mile and an eighth. He’s always doing very good at both distances.”

Sky Kingdom by Empire Maker trained by Bob Baffert looked like he could run any distance. This three year old maybe will run for the roses.

Thirtyfirststreet trained by Doug O´Neil was one of the easiest winners last week. This four year old filly is stake bound...fun to watch her next race.

Lara Antipova trained by Mike Puype came back off a layoff and was visually impressive.

Segway trained by Richard Mandella....is a keeper....this well bred three year old colt is very talented..... run for the roses maybe.... we will see later in the year.

Bodemeister another Baffert horse should win next time out.... short price favorite.

American Act in the 7th race on the holiday card looked very game as he won..... check out his next starts....good value with this pedigree.

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SELECTIONS AND PLAYS AT SANTA ANITA PARK

2012-01-18T06:52:00.000-08:00

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2011 Eclipse Award Winners: Horses

2012-01-17T13:14:00.001-08:00

Rosario suspended five days Santa Anita

2012-01-17T10:57:00.000-08:00

Leading jockey Joel Rosario has been suspended five days for causing interference in Saturday’s ninth race, the stewards announced in a ruling issued on Sunday.

Joel Rosario, the leading rider at Santa Anita, was given a five-day suspension by the stewards for causing a spill in Saturday's ninth race.Ron Ebanks, Rosario’s agent, said he was unsure whether Rosario might appeal the suspension.

The incident occurred about 50 yards from the finish. Rosario rode Mon Coeur, the even-money favorite, who drifted out into the path of Teasing Bernie, who was closing outside of the leader. Mon Coeur’s hind legs tangled with Teasing Bernie’s left foreleg, causing Teasing Bernie to fall heavily.

Teasing Bernie and his jockey, Martin Pedroza, were not injured.
Rosario was cited for failure to maintain a straight path and for causing interference. Mon Coeur was disqualified from first and listed as unplaced since Teasing Bernie did not finish the $30,000 claiming race for maidens over 6 1/2 furlongs.

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SATURDAY’S GRADE II PALOS VERDES

2012-01-17T09:28:00.001-08:00

SPRINT SPECIALIST COURTSIDE SET FOR GRADE II PALOS VERDES

Courtside is scheduled to make his first graded stakes start when he runs in Saturday’s Grade II Palos Verdes Stakes for 4-year-olds and up at six furlongs.
Joel Rosario thinks he’s up to the task.
“He’s easy to handle and his specialty is sprinting,” said Rosario, who has ridden the gray son of Cindago in eig

Seven runners will line up to challenge the heavy favorite Amazombie , including Grade 1 winner Euroears. A smart 2 1/4-length winner of last year's Palos Verdes, the chestnut followed it with a good second in the lucrative Group 1 Golden Shaheen in Dubai and an easy 1 1/4-length victory in the Grade 1 Bing Crosby. Unfortunately for his connections, the Bob Baffert-trained speedster went off form after the Crosby, trailing in both the Grade 1 Vosburgh and Breeders' Cup Sprint, and the eight-year-old son of Langfuhr exits a disappointing fourth as the favorite in the Grade 2 Vernon O. Underwood on November 26. Euroears will make his career finale Saturday before venturing to Oklahoma to begin his stud career.

Courtside will enter the Palos Verdes in good form for John Sadler, leading wire to wire in the California Cup Sprint last out, but the former claimer faces a difficult assignment in this spot. Mensa Heat, who was haltered for a $25,000 tag last April, also brings respectable recent form into the race. Beaten less than a length when third in the Ancient Title, the Ted West charge rolled to a 1 1/2-length decision in the On Trust Handicap in last appearance.

M One Rifle, the third-place finisher in both the Underwood and California Cup Sprint, will look to snap a six-race losing skid in graded stakes. The six-year-old has posted only one victory since taking the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes in 2009. Galientos, who exits a pair of allowance wins at Churchill Downs and Parx Racing, is set to make his stakes bow for Steve Asmussen here. Longshots Canonize and Fruminous round out the field

ANIMAL KINGDOM

2012-01-17T09:28:00.000-08:00

Owned and bred by Team Valor and trained by Graham Motion, Animal Kingdom was not even considered his owner’s main Derby hopeful in late March when he was entered in the non-graded Rushaway Stakes at Turfway, while Crimson China went in the rich Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (gr. III) on the same card. But when Crimson China failed to make the starting field due to lack of earnings, their roles were reversed, with Animal Kingdom having earned slightly more money.

When Animal Kingdom won the Spiral on Polytrack, he thrust himself into the Derby picture and on the first Saturday in May he defeated 18 of the best 3-year-olds in training at the time. Animal Kingdom won the classic by an impressive win by 2 3/4 lengths in his first start ever on dirt, something that had never been achieved before.

A fast-closing second in the Preakness, Animal Kingdom was sent off as the 5-2 favorite for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I). But a disastrous start, in which he stumbled badly, nearly falling and unseating jockey John Velazquez, cost him all chance. After making a spectacular run on the far turn, he faded to sixth in what was to be his final start of the year, due to a hind leg fracture.

THURSDAY PICK SIX CARRYOVER

2012-01-17T09:17:00.000-08:00

By Santa Anita news

Nobody correctly tabbed all six winners in Santa Anita’s popular Pick Six wager on Monday, resulting in a carryover of $107,326 into Thursday. It is expected Thursday’s total Pick Six pool should exceed $500,000.

Although 7-10 favorite Jeranimo was beaten in the afternoon’s feature, the Grade II, $150,000 San Gabriel Stakes, there were four horses “alive” in race nine, the last leg in the Pick Six. The winner Lana’s Smile, who paid $11.40 to win, obviously wasn’t one of them.

Santa Anita will be dark Tuesday and Wednesday and live racing will resume on Thursday with first post set for 1 p.m.

Thursday’s Pick Six will cover races three through eight. Barring any late scratches, field size will average 8.1 horses per races.

2012 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita

2012-01-17T05:56:00.001-08:00

MONDAY SANTA ANITA PARK

2012-01-16T16:48:00.000-08:00

                                       BANK

                                    $1,980.50

RACE 1

A maiden special weight sprint for four year olds and up. Sassy Suances pressed a fast pace before fading to third...a good debut in a highly regarded maiden race where Tiz Firtatious won then stepped up a won a stakes race. A first time starter Abella by Alydar looks like a live runner to me..... Hustling rider from the gate sign´s up for Bell.

            1. Sassy Suances

  Daily Double 6 with 2

RACE 2

A field of fillies and mares in this starter allowance race. Ry Cheer smoked a cheap maiden race beating To The Top who won her maiden race last week. Ziva had a trouble trip and dispite the horrible trip won.... do not sell short.... she is talented! Mike Mitchell sends out Lil Miss Macky who exits a good looking maiden win..... She is improving! Tab for a big performance. She has the pedigree by Grey Memo to be overlooked.

           1.   Lil Miss Macky
           2.   Ziva
           3.   Ry Cheer


RACE 3

Treacherous by Ghostzapper gets on the turf for the first time. Frenemy switches to the turf which makes him a player . Cloud Hopper had to need last start after four months off. He should be tighter this time around. The one to beat in this spot. Cat´s Enough has speed and stretches out to two turns.



                1. Cloud Hopper
                2. Cat´s Enough
                3. Frenemy

Let´s see...it looks like there might value in the Pick Three....the second and third leg looks very wide open to me.

3rd   2,6
4th    2,3,6
5th    1,2,7   cost $18.00

RACE 4

A low level maiden sprint for fillies and mares. The pace scenario is void of any sprint speed. Jack Carava sends out Annie Lou who looks like a plodder to me. Rosario shows up...Both Game Charmer and Miss Bold Topper should show the way early. Argue My Case takes off the blinkers. She should be flying late down the lane. I expect she will stalk the pace then kick clear.

                1. Argue My Case
                2. Miss Bold Topper
                3. Game Charmer

RACE 5

A Calbred NIX optional claimer sprinting on the main track. The speed looks to be Los Bomberos. Memphis a horse on my watch list as I picked him to win in his debut at double digit odds. He in fact did win his debut. He had to need last start as he should get a good fast pace to run at down the lane. Full Instinct faces winners for the first time....but he is talented and exits three excellent races...He should get a good trip right behind Los Bomberos. Runaway Bandido trained by Hendrick´s should get a excellent run from off the pace. He has run with some talented horses.... do not dismiss as Victor takes the call........ Victor has been red hot of late getting three wins yesterday.

            1. Full Instinct
            2. Memphis
            3. Sammys A Running

            Longshot play Runaway Bandido

RACE 6

A turf claiming sprint race. Mitchell claimed Mr. Bossy Pants who should get a good trip right behind the speed. He has won three of his last four races. The horse to beat! The speed looks to be Wall Street Wonder who changed barns from Baffert to O´Neil. Winston Charm comes in fresh and live after three months off. He has won at this level before. Cardiff Giant claimed by West is first off the claim by a trainer that has a high percentage of wins.

              1. Mr. Bossy Pant
              2. Winston Charm

Late P4     2,5 with 8,9,10 with 3,4,5 with 2,8
                  Cost $18


RACE 7

A maiden special weight sprint for three year olds. A number of talented three year olds which look like contenders and very few pretenders in this maiden race. Baffert sends out two well bred colts....Eaton Hall....and Bodemeister....by Empire Maker looks like runners to me. Mark Glatt sends out Canuletmedowneays.....get Rosario with a fast bullet under tow. Immacluate by Distored Humor should be ready to rock and roll....might get overlooked by the public. Check tote for more clues....... John Bully´s Bob pressed a fast pace before fading..... expect much better second time around. American Act got beat by Bing Cha Bing but beat J Man by two....Akey maiden race and well regarded. I like him today. He has speed and more importantly experience that the first time starters do not have.

           1. American Act
           2. Eton Hall
           3. Bodemister

RACE 8

The feature holiday race is the San Gabriel Grade 2 turf affair at the distance of one mile and a eighth. The pace looks somewhat slow on paper.

           1. Jeranimo...looked awesome in Citation
           2. Norvsky.....should love this distance
           3.The Usual Q.T...wish it was a mile!


RACE 9

Wide open non winners of two... but having said this it is hard to trust anyone in this spot. Creston Cowboy gets the leading rider and should stalk the speed....which looks to be Lana´s Smile who moves back inside.

               1. Lana´s Smile
               2. Creston Cowboy

               Longshot dirt play
              Breakmark.....likes the dirt

Santa Ynez Stakes

2012-01-15T17:30:00.001-08:00

Maiden winner Reneesgotzip literally burst into the graded stakes ranks Sunday with a scintillating 7 3/4-length romp in the 61st running of Santa Anita’s Grade II, $150,000 Santa Ynez Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at 6 ½ furlongs.

The daughter of City Zip, purchased by the Lanni Family Trust for $45,000 at sale last April, ran the distance in 1:15.25, a tick faster than when Face The Facts equaled the then track mark with a stakes-record 10 ½-length victory in the 1964 Santa Ynez.

No filly since 1964 has won the Santa Ynez by a wider margin than did Reneesgotzip. And the list includes such standouts as Golden Ballet (7 lengths in 2001), Fit To Lead (5 ½ in 1993), Goodbye Halo (5 in 1988) Very Subtle (4 ¼ in 1987) as well as the brilliant Terlingua (4 ¼ in 1979).

“This is a tremendous filly,” winning jockey Corey Nakatani said after dismounting from the Peter Miller-trainee. She had broken her maiden at Hollywood Park on Dec. 14 by 2 ¼ lengths while earning a topnotch Beyer Speed Figure of 98.

The maiden victory under Nakatani was so impressive that the public bet Reneesgotzip down to even money favoritism in a field that included Bob Baffert’s Candrea, runner-up in last fall’s Grade I Oak Leaf Stakes.

The chestnut filly swiftly took charge. She breezed through splits of 22.31 and 45.06. When a challenge was mounted turning into the stretch, Reneesgotzip burst clear. She covered six furlongs in 1:08.69. Reneesgotzip drifted well off the rail turning for home, but Nakatani straightened her up in short order and she was lengthening her lead at the end under his urging.

“She was a little green coming to the quarter pole today,” Nakatani said. “She shied and drifted out, so I shook her up right there and she responded. I’ve been getting on this horse in the morning for Pete (Miller) and she’s shown me every time what she can do.”

“She broke well again and she was up to the task,” said Miller. “I was surprised at how easy she won her first start. I thought she might have needed a race, but evidently she didn’t. She had shown a lot of ability, but not this kind of ability.”

The distant second-place finisher in the Santa Ynez was Made to Love Her, ridden by Rafael Bejarano. Painted Woman, with Mike Smith aboard, finished another length back in third. Candrea, the second-choice at 5-2, checked in fifth in the field of six.

The winner paid $4, $2.80 and $2.60. Made to Love Her returned $5.40 and $3.80. The show price on Painted Woman was $4.20. The winning purse of $90,000 boosted the earnings of Reneesgotzip to $117,000.

Miller did not pinpoint a next start for his rising star. “Eventually I definitely would like to stretch her out,” he said. “I think the way she relaxes and the way she has that nice turn of foot, I do think she will get two turns. I think that’s in the future. Whether it’s her next start or not, we’ll just kind of play it by ear.”

Before the day was over, Baffert gained a stakes victory when his Ellafitz cruised to a 4 ¾-length triumph in the $83,000 Paseana Handicap at 1 1/16 miles while going wire-to-wire with Martin Garcia in the saddle. She was clocked in 1:43.67.

The 5-2 second choice in a field of seven fillies and mares, the 5-year-old daughter of Tiznow recorded her second successive victory after taking Hollywood Park’s Grade II Bayakoa Handicap by 3 ¼ lengths on Dec. 4.

“Mr. Bob (Baffert) told me to just let her run,” said Garcia. “She just wants to run. She doesn’t want you to take hold of her. She’s been training great, and she’s run super in her last two races.”

“She’s been doing very well,” Baffert said. “This mare, you’ve just got to let her roll. Her only weapon is her speed. If you try to take her back, she’s just not the same horse. She either wins or runs last.”

Downhill Diva, the second longest price in the lineup, ran on for second under Brice Blanc to best Spirit Seeker and Joe Talamo by 4 ¾ lengths for the place. Vision in Gold, the 9-10 race favorite, wound up a well-beaten sixth.

Ellafitz raised her career earnings to $277,954 from a 5-2-2 record in 13 starts for D. and E. Racing. She paid $7.40, $4.40 and $3.60. The mutuels on Downhill Diva were $12.80 and $8.20. Spirit Seeker paid $6.40 to show.

Jeranimo is the even-money morning line favorite for Monday’s Grade II, $150,000 San Gabriel Stakes at 1 1/8 miles. The turf event heads a nine-race holiday program on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. First post is at 12:30 p.m.

SUNDAY AT THE GREAT RACE PLACE

2012-01-15T17:27:00.000-08:00

RACE 1

Maiden special weight race down the hill for four year olds and up. Kingpin Ryno was last seen in June at Hollywood. He is trained by Litt who looks to have him ready to fire off the lay-off. Victor re-rides. Rock Off exits a key maiden race where Dixieland Blues returned to win a state restricted maiden race. The blue blood here is World Renowned by A.P. Indy.... purchase for 900 G´s. He switches to the turf for the first time. Prime Number a first time starter has excellents works with excellent pedigree...do not sell short.

Remember these are four year olds and each and every one gelding and colt has had a rocky start to get to the race track...so hard to trust...

           1. Kingpin Ryno

           Value Pedigree play Prime Number

Daily Double 6 with 3 and 7

Pick Three 6 with 3,7 with 4,8

RACE 2

A modest field of low rent maidens sprinting at the tricky distance of seven furlongs. Frannie debut for trainer Mark Tsagalakis who should relish the added distance. She showed speed then was taken back in her debut... Mango Tart takes the big class drop...should improve here. Kvell the maiden pro ships back south to try sprinting again...one of these days. Warren´s Assassin cuts back to a sprint. She likes the dirt....she looms large for the win candiate....should get good odds with her. Her main rival looks to be Here Comes Bonnie trained by Cassidy....She drops back to a level where she looms large....She lost a heartbreaker two back.

            1. Warren´s Assassin
            2 Here Comes Bonnie
            3. Mango Tart

           $20 place and show Here Comes Bonnie




RACE 3

A 32G claimer turf race for four year olds sprinting down the hill. Mandate Bliss faces his own age group. He has the right style to press the pace or sit right off the speed waitin then kicking clear down the lane.... warrants respect for the win. Gutshot straight will press the pace....he might be better on the dirt...but having said this.... he is talented and very game. He too warrants respect. Evening Island should stalk with Rosario re-riding.... fits with these.... A interesting live longshot is Floating Feathers...like the pedigree and racing style.....gets the acid test on class.........but he can flat out run with these four year old´s.

           1. Mandate Bliss

          Longshot Play Floating Feathers



RACE 4    Santa Ynez Stakes

A Grade 2 sprint for three year old fillies....Reneesgoizip beat Eden´s Moon....who came back last week and won by 11. She looks to be the controlling speed. Rowdy Gal a filly by Storm Cat seeks the hat trick as Roasario rides for Sadler. Candera is back sprinting where she is better at then routing for Baffert.

             1 Reneesgotzip

Start of the carryover in the Pick Six......Let´s see if we can put together a small size ticket....The first leg let´s single the gal that got the big speed number and beat Eden´s Moon. The second leg single Bejarano horse Glorified. I will single Absolutcat....then adds two horses in the 7th and 8th race....Tough race to end the final leg but I will use

4th    (2)
5th    (8)
6th    (7)
7th   (5,8)
8th   (5,7)
9th      8

RACE 5

Non winners of two on turf at the distance of one mile. The conditions of this race tells us that is race looks suspect to me if Glorified does not win. Glorified the favorite at this condition last time lost a heart breaker....Tab right back! Plantinum Mine trained by Jeff Mullins has her in top form....gets weight off....I expect a big performance.

             1. Glorified
             2. Plantinum Mine
             3. Geniality

RACE 6

A starter maiden 49 allowance .....both Absolutcat and Merlin Z should press the pace. Blinkers off for Merlin Z who´s comeback race was excellent. I like Absolutcat who is on my watch list. Swiss Tart is a filly that I picked here on my blog....she looks to improve. If she runs back to last year she is a player.

            1. Absolutcat

Late Pick Four

6th   3,5,7,8
7th      5,8
8th      5,7
9th      4,8

RACE 7

A allowance turf sprint that looks wide open. A good betting race. High Devils a horse I picked last time out ran like a horse that needed a race after a long layoff. Today he will be much tighter and on the muscle. Obsess is fast and most likely will be on the front end early. The race might melt down as El Mirage King will be in the garden spot turning for home. He is the pace scenario winner in this spot.

               1. El Mirage King
               2. High Devils
               3. Obsess

$20 across the board on El Mirage King

RACE 8            PASEANA HANDICAP

The high weight Vision In Gold is coming off a very, very long layoff. My concern is the fitness of Vision In Gold. Ellis usually has his horses first time out cranked up to roll. I think Gold needs a race before unloading on her. The speed looks to be Ellafitz and Spirit Seeker....both contesting the early factions. The fastest horse is Ellafitz....come catch her if you can. Briecat who breaks from the outside can be one of the rabbits or stalk the pace if need be.

             1. Ellafitz
             2. Briecat
             3. Spirit Seeker

RACE 9

A low rent suspect maiden sprint ends the card. Trainer Gallagher sends out Nonrefundable....who finished second last time out. The horse to beat. G Ten a horse I `pick as a live first time starter ran like he needs more experience....Tab for improvement.

                    1. Nonrefundable
                    2. G Ten

SATURDAY SANTA ANITA

2012-01-14T18:12:00.000-08:00

                               BANK UPDATE

                                      $338.50

RACE 1

Rino U looks to finally find a field he can beat....This Highbrite colt is improving....warrants respect. Hadfunlastnight looks to be the cheap speed...but draws the rail. He will be overbet. Ithoughtipaidyou takes off the blinkers. He should enjoy the drop in class.

            1. Rino U
            2. Hadfunlastnight
            3. Ithoughtipaidyou

$20 across the board on Rino U

EX Key   5 with 1 and 4

Daily Double 5 with Sudden Ghost

RACE 2

The daughter of Ghostzapper Sudden Ghost trained by Tim Yakteen drops for the money run.....really no value in the win pools....A short priced filly.

RACE 3

A low level route race for fillies and mares....looks like a real scramble. Roman Chic the favorite again drops in class big time. The shipper Pure Storm looks to be her main rival.....no value here! The rest look like plodders from off the pace.

RACE 4

A claiming sprint race on the main track. Jeff Bonde sends out Slam Slew. He finish full of run two weeks ago. He is sharp and in form. Baffert sends out Major Marv who has speed. He comes in fresh after racing this summer at Hollywood. He might need a race.....Square Deal should get a good trip behind the speed. I have him on my watch list......very talented and with this drop in class after being claimed by Doug O´Neil looms large as a win candiate.

              1. Square Deal
              2. Slam Slew
              3. Star Nicholar

$20 across the board on Square Deal

Daily Double 4 with 3,6,11

RACE 5

A talented field of guys trying to get break there maiden special weight.....race on the turf going one mile. Qatar´s Pearl hung like a cheap suit last time out. He looks like a classic hanger to me.....overbet with Roario. I like the long seven furlong works on Segway trained by Mandella...........tab to look very live first time out by Giant Causeway..Rocket Train had a race under his belt....Talamo re-rides....do not dismiss this guy.

              1. Segway
              2. Qatar´s Pearl
              3. Rocket Trail

RACE 6

A sprint NIX level on the main track......tough good betting race here.....start of the late pick four. Izzy Rules has speed but must clear from the rail for trainer Bonde. She looked awesome smoking softer last time out. She is razor sharp and I like the hike up in class. Blue Tambourine should press the pace. Hout Bay is on my watch list.....never raced this low of a level.....She could be very dangerous. She needs racing help as she is a stone cold closer. Spectacular Sky another on my watch list might go favorite at post time.

              1. Izzy Rules
              2. Hout Bay
              3. Spectacular Sky

Pick four 1,3,7 with 2,4,5 with 8 with 2,5

RACE 7

A tough down the hill allowance optional claimer.....good betting race and might be the hardest race on the card. Casper´s Touch looks to be the class of this race....but coming off layoff. He might need a race in this tough spot. Carbonite.....wins races...Sadler drops him in this race after running in a stake race at the Wood. He has never run this low. He is a pro. Details R Sketchy is wheeled back very quickly...too quickly for me. Blue Jay Attack is a stone cold closer.....might like the pace.

          1. Carbonite
          2. Casper´s Touch
          3. Rauscheberg

RACE 8

Remember Tapizar a year ago.....awesome...He is the controlling speed in a paceless race. Irish Art a horse on my watch list switches to the dirt after looking good against Mr Commons. Prayer For Relief just wins races...over a million dollars so far.

          1.Tapizar

RACE 9

A low level sprint for maidens ends Today´s card. Mon Coeur drops back with friends after races in a special weight turf race. Honeycomb one ride does not make a clean break walked out of the gate..... like the win early pedigree as Flores re-rides him. Walsh sends out Jamakgoodsense....she very good with first tine starter...The first time starter I like is Tribal Dreams.....looks like a runner to me....love the pedigree with the solid works.

           1. Tribal Dreams
           2. Mon Coeur
           3. Honeycomb

2012-01-13T16:24:00.001-08:00

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FRIDAY STRATGEY SANTA ANITA

2012-01-13T15:15:00.000-08:00

                       BANK UPDATE AFTER THE RACES

RACE 1

Friday´s card is not a card with world beater´s....The speed most likely will be Sambora. She stretches out to two turns with speed....might get a easy lead and hard to collar down the lane. Katy´s Kitty looks to get a good trip behind the pacesetter Sambora. She runs better on dirt and is improving. Tripped The Light should get a perfect trip behind both Sambora and Katy´s Kitty. Good Friday Gal should pick up the pieces.

                1. Tripped The Light...Rosario trips the scales
                2. Katy´s Kitty....improving
                3. Sambora..... speed a plus

                Pace play Good Friday Gal

$20 Across the board on Tripped The Light

Daily Double 2 with 5

RACE 2

Down The hill in this three year old allowance race for fillies. The speed looks to be Woebegon and Lasso From El Paso. Both fillies will most likely contest the early pace. As for Woebegon she tries the turf for the first time. She does have turf pedigree by Montbrook...A.P. Indy. Indigo River makes her U.S. debut for trainer Jeff Mullins..... Rosario rides her. Take note that she beat Wrote in her maiden win....Wrote won the Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf..... the filly to beat in this race. She looms very large for the win. My Kentucky Rose goes for the hat trick... do not dismiss her as this is a tough talented field of fillies.

              1. Indigo River




RACE 3

Age restricted suspect claimer going one mile---very hard to trust anyone in this field. Orbach gets back to his age group after facing much better....but what happen in last race....over his head I guess. The horse to beat with short odds. Julio sends out Wild Revenge.... no monster he is... claimed by Canani.... will be bet today. Fifth Dimension....the question is what direction is he going down or in a race where he will fire as a win canidate. Star Dancer M.D. has speed to try to steal this race on the front end. Hoffman send out King Cola a horse I have bet in the past.

                  1. Orbach
                  2. King Cola
                  3. Star Dancer MD

RACE 4

This race is a very weak low level maiden sprint race with many pretenders and few contenders. Jack Reacher the short price favorite on the rail....the rail this year has not been kind........ Just Meteor drops big time from running on the turf in a maiden special weight race to face much softer company here. He looks to be the fastest horse in this race. The one to beat. Another contender is Warren´s Tiger who comes in fresh with solid works under tow.... beware!

                1. Just Meteor
                2. Jack Reacher
                3. Warren´s Tiger

$20 across the board on Just Meteor

RACE 5

A three year old maiden special weight race at the distance of one mile on the turf. A good betting race here. The import from Europe She Spirit Di Su comes in fresh after two excellent races over the pond. She got beat by Farraaj who finished third in the Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf race. She has some nice solid works for trainer Simon Callaghan. La Malaguena sired by the great English Channel has too excellent sprints under her belt....she should relish this distance....She is razor sharp and in form...she warrants respect for the win here. Love stealer has excellent turf pedigree...trained by Art Sherman....she is knocking at the door for a win. My Sweet Candy..loved the pedigree .....can run on any surface..... she is a major player......do not dismiss her. She is bred for one mile...Sabouli trained by Mike Puype should move forward after a good looking try on turf last time out. Victor takes the call.... I really like this turf pedigree.... she should love the distance... A major player at double digit odds.


            1. She Spirit Di Su
            2. Lovestealer
            3. Sabouli

           ^Pedigree Play La M

Late Pick 4         7 with 1,2,5,6,7,8 with 3,4,7 with 3,6,10

RACE 6

A suspect cheap race routing over the main track. Top Feeling at three to one morning line ....won then returns five weeks later for Victor Garcia....I always like this trainer.....but not a positive sign...dropping him to this low level...since I will sided with Victor..... Rocket Roan the shipper looks ready to outrun his odds.... a touch of back class....and on a upswing with form...lot´s to like here. Joyful Success stretches for Jerry Hollendorfer.....pedigree suggest no problem as Martin Garcia who has been red hot rides....

               1. Joyful Success
               2. Rocket Roan
               3. Top Feeling

RACE 7

A optional claimer N2X for fillies and mares sprinting on the turf. Good betting race with few pretenders ...a very wide open race. The speed looks to be Long Lake Krista....... come catch and might just try to steal this race on the front end. Whisper Louise wheeled back in 12 days adds the blinkers. She goes from route to sprint where I expect she is a better sprinter then router. Talktoomuch a eight year old fresh off the bench....she has won before coming off a layoff. Cute N Sassy if fit should make a big statement here....she looks to fire fresh for Richard Mandella.... player...Catchy Tune seems to have a hard time breaking from the gate....she needed time off...to get her act together... if she break cleans she has won on this course one year ago... do not just dismiss her.

              1. Cute N Sassy
              2. Whisper Louise
              3. Long Lake Krista

RACE 8

Come Catch King Of Swing......if he breaks cleaning will try to steal this race. He was the betting favorite last time out before rearing at the gate losing his jockey. John Sadler sends out the class dropper Candy Sweetheart.... expect much better facing this company. David Hoffman sends out the class dropper Aldadino who looks very live as a win candidate. Melody Conlon a underrated trainer sends out Remember Mike who just lost the heartbreaker at this level last time out. Cheers To Boogie figures as he has been knocking on the maiden door.

                1. King Of Swing
                2. Candy Sweetheart
                3. Aldadino

2012-01-13T06:10:00.003-08:00

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