SANTA ANITA THURSDAY CARD

RUMOR BY DAVID MORANT

Race 1      Six Furlongs Maiden 50K

Lichenstein looks to have found a field he can beat. Bob Baffert trains this 4 year old colt. My main concern is the lack of morning drills in November and December.  After his last race in October his lack of drills are few and somewhat slow for Baffert. The Candy Ride first time starter looks live Reality Ride Baffert's other horse in this race........ those are solid workouts. Saintly Seoul trained by Walsh shortens up in distance after a lay off has the speed numbers to talent to win. He has been a disappointment on the turf. He gets back sprinting on dirt.


Race 2      Seven Furlongs Starter Allowance

No speed in this seven furlongs starter allowance... I will take the new face Takethemoneyandrun. Beware of Liftourluck the final furlongs to close on the speed. Bejarano horse Social Luck can turn the tables on the whole crew here!



Race 3      Six Half Turf Claimer 40K

Coin Flip with this field..... might be a rider's race with little speed down the hill....... I like Bella Rosa second race after a 5 month lay off........... Tab for a smasher on the outside post down the hill. She has won on this downhill course before.......

     1. Bella Rosa



Race 4      Seven Furlongs Maiden 20K

The great Bernardine might have finally found a group of plodders that she might beat. She has been freshened up and in the past has shown speed which this race lacks if the first time starters do not fire. Elle Dehere sold for 180K enters the bottom claiming ranks. She has a excellent last gate drill........ so maybe she is not a complete bust. Sleepy Time Girl trained by Warren who is sending out winners looks live in this field. Scent Of Chrism ridden by Martin Pedroza might hussle her to the lead. Warren's Matchmaker's lucky number might be 18... weak race on a weak card!

Race 5      One Mile Turf Maiden Special

P-Val with Unknown Heat will try to steal this race. I like Go- Go's horse  Britt A Heat to win! Beware of Bejarnao and Jones....... second time starter Bila Shaka stretching out to a mile.


Race 6      Six Half Furlongs Allowance

1.Our Road Scholar 2.Serene Sophia 3.Sheoprovocative



Race 7      One Mile Eighth Turf Optional


   1. Yolden Dan 2. Sporting Art  3. Tiz Argent



Race 8      One Mile Claimer 10K

  I really like if you can say this with Todays Card but Led Advantage looks to have these over the barrel.

    1. Led Advantage

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