FRIDAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

RUMOR BY D. MORANT

Race 1    One Mile Claimer 10K

A wide open race on a track that has a speed bias. Camicory might be the speed of the speed and if he can clear on the back stretch he just might be tough to run down. Good Brother is a one pace sprinter who might like the added distance. Milty Way is another rabbit in the race which might set the race for Dave's Ruler to reel in the speed. Plantsite has raced with older horses and now comes back to his own age group. He is a major contender as well!


Race 2    Six Half Turf Starter Allowance

This race seems on paper to have little pace on the front end. On past performance The Great Atlantic looks like the filly to beat. She is coming off a two month lay off but has the leading rider in the irons for Mark Glatt. Elle Dehere has the pedigree and racing style to win this starter allowance. My other top contender is Elegant.

Race 3    Six Half Maiden 20K

Lutess has been a money burner.......period! I like Annie Lou who adds the blinkers in her second career start. She is faster then Lutess....... and might clear down the backstretch. Miss Addy Kiss has gas from the rail. She is a contender. Joel Rosario jumps on a first time starter Catamaran Kate....... with luke warm drills...

    1. Annie Lou    2. Lutess   3. Miss Addy Kiss




Race 4    Six half Turf Optional Claimer

I like Bella Roja........... but fear the old pro Reba Is Tops.


Race 5    Six Furlongs Maiden 30k

      1. Rockin Harbor  2. Wild Gray  3. Greek Angels


Race 6    Five Half Claimer 10K

The hardest race of the card is this cheap sprint.

       1. Lost Prophet  2. Poetic  Riches  3. I Red


Race 7    One Mile Turf Optional

I pick the import Dahoud his first race........ still think he is fitter and tighter this time around.

    1. Rauschenberg  2. Dahoud 3. Dubai You XYZ

    Flores and Vienna with  Rule Breaker


Race 8    One Mile Maiden Special

Tough race I like Screaming Regal who adds the blinkers Today!  But note the one to fear is Bathing Beauty

      1.  Bathing Beauty  2. Screaming Regal