SANTA ANITA - Monday, December 31, 2012

It has taken me four days, but I think I have a better idea about what kind of horses are going to win at Santa Anita. I hope my picks for today successfully reflect my new thoughts  Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - FIELD REPORT - Finished 3rd in last for Bill Spawr, shows best speed at the distance.

Race 2

#7 - SISTER ESPERANZA - Drops to run for a tag, finished 3rd in last start.

Race 3

#3 - HAWFINCH - Was a stakes runner in England, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#5 - LADY KATFISH - Finished 3rd in last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 5

#1 - MECHAYA - Finished 3rd in a stakes try in last, shows good works.

Race 6

#6 - VALERIA - Drops in class, should close fast against this field, sent out by Gomez/Miller team.

Race 7

#9 - TRUE EXPECTATIONS - Big drop in class, should be coming at the end.

Race 8

#4 - STANWYCK - Finished 3rd in last, good closer who should like the grass.

Race 9

#1 - OMEGA STAR - Second time starter who finished 2nd in his first start in New York.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, December 30, 2012

Yesterday was a sad day, not only for my selections, but for Nana Beach.  In addition to failing to break her maiden in her 40th start, she went down and threw the rider in what may be the end of her hard luck career.  I hope to break out of this protracted slump soon and figure out what will win at Santa Anita. Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - EULA B. - Won last at the bottom maiden claiming level, has potential to repeat, shows best speed at the distance.

Race 2

#1 - CHARM THE MAKER - G2 try in last, good works to prepare, Gomez rides.

Race 3

#5 - BLUSHING ANGEL - Finished 2nd in last, should run well off layoff.

Race 4

#3 - CHOKECHERYMARY - Closed to win last two, Bejarano rides for hat trick.

Race 5

#8 - LOUISTHEFIFTEENTH - Finished 2nd in last race, has experience around two turns.

Race 6

#4 - JUST TRIPPING - Won last, qualifies to step up in class, Gomez aboard.

Race 7

#1 - STREETS OF HEAVEN - Just missed in last, drops in class today, Bejarano rides.

Race 8 - G3 Robert J. Frankel Stakes

#1 - CAMELIA ROSE - Longshot distance specialist who finished 3rd in last start, shows best speed at the distance.

Race 9

#10 - PATRIOTIC LION - Shows good early speed and has best speed at the distance.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, December 29, 2012

The Santa Anita slump continues with only one short priced winner yesterday.  Hope for better luck today!

Race 1 

#9 - INFLAMED SPIRIT - Shows early speed and good works to prepare.

Race 2

#4 - HOSTILE WATERS - Taking a longshot with the best speed figure in last.

Race 3

#4 - MISS FUN RUN - Second time starter who drops to run for a tag .

Race 4

#10 - NANA BEACH  - Today could be the day after failing in her first 39 starts, she seems to like the hillside and has run fast enough at the distance to finally break her maiden.

Race 5

#4 - GOING FOR A SPIN - Strong closer who won last for Bejarano/Hollendorfer combination.

Race 6

#1 - RISING LEGEND - Just missed in US debut in last, drops from G3 try.

Race 7

#6 - CONKATE - Will close if the pace is fast, should like the extra distance.

Race 8 - G3 Daytona Stakes

#11 - AIN’T NO OTHER - Always runs close to the pace and seems to like the hillside, sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 9

#7 - LONE JUSTICE - Just missed at the same level in last, should like the extra distance.

SANTA ANITA - Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Great opening day card at The Great Race Place.  Best wishes for a successful meet!

Race 1 

#9 - MACHO DORADO - Finished 2nd in a stakes try in last, sharp works for Mitchell/Talamo combination.

Race 2

#6 - CHEROKEE HEAVEN - Won last two races, drops one level today, sent out by hot trainer Hector Palma.

Race 3

#5 - SKY FOX - Finished 2nd in last at the same bottom level, Talamo rides.

Race 4 - G1 La Brea

#5 - MY MISS AURELIA - Previous G1 winner, finished 2nd in G1 BC Ladies Classic in last, sharp works to prepare for today.

Race 5 - G2 Sir Beaufort

#1 - FIT TO RULE - Big Mdn win in last, potential to step up in class at a price.

Race 6

#4 - ON THE FENCE - Swinging for the fence with this first time starter in a very good Mdn contest.

Race 7

#7 - WINDS OF DUBAI - Drops in class, Bejarano aboard this deep closer.

Race 8 - G1 Malibu

#5 - POLITICALLYCORRECT - Won last two in stakes contests, steps up to a graded stakes at favorite distance, shows good works and Rosario returns to Santa Anita to ride.

Race 9

#1 - AFFLICATION - Looking for value with a first time starter in a tough Mdn race, good works to prepare. 

HOLLYWOOD PARK Sunday, December 16, 2012

One longshot winner yesterday on another tough card, fortunately it paid enough for a nice profit.  Closing day today.  Check back with me on December 26 for the opening of the Santa Anita meet.  Good luck!

Race 1

#5 - TANQUERRAY - Should like the extra distance, sent out by hot trainer Mike Puype.

Race 2

#2 - URBAN HUNTER - Showed early speed at Golden Gate Fields and sharp works for this one, Garcia rides.

Race 3

#4 - KINGS GIANT - Taking a flier on a longshot first time starter, Garcia aboard.

Race 4

#4 - SWEET BAGUETTE - Dropped in class by trainer Dean Pederson, turf to poly angle.

Race 5

#3 - MILE HIGH MAGIC - Stakes try in last for Baffert/Garcia combination.

Race 6

#1 - LADY DELANEY - 3rd in last start, Maldonado continues to try for the riding title.

Race 7

#7 - SATURDAY’S GIRL - 3rd in last start for Bonde/Maldonado connections.

Race 8

#4 - CHAPMAN’S PEAK - Won last, should repeat for Garcia/Sadler team.

Race 9

#6 - MONUMENT - Tried G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile in last, shows good works for trainer John Sadler.

Race 10

#2 - WOEBEGON - Won last two races, drops one level for another payday, Gomez rides.

Race 11

#12 - CALIFORNIA ROLL - 3rd in last start, last try at the jockey title for Edwin Maldonado.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Saturday, December 15, 2012

Another tough day yesterday with only one short priced winner.  Look for value and longshots on this closing weekend, bills must be paid.  Good luck!

Race 1

#4 - WARREN’S MO MONEY - Taking a flier on a longshot against a weak field in the opener, Maldonado rides.

Race 2

#11 - MINE FEVER - Another longshot who showed early speed in last, sent out by Peter Miller.

Race 3

#9 - SWIFT EAGLE - Drops in class, has shown early speed, should fire off layoff, Gomez rides.

Race 4

#2 - THE ONLY KEY - Shows good works off layoff for hot trainer Dean Greenman.

Race 5

#10 - ICONIC SPIRIT - Closed fast in only start for conditioner John Sadler.

Race 6

#11 - BIG HANDS AL - Shortens up to sprint which should help, trained by high percentage trainer Hector Palma.

Race 7 - G2 Hollywood Turf Cup

#10 - KINDERGARDEN KID - Tried G1 Breeders’ Cup Turf in last for trainer Peter Miller.

Race 8

#5 - HARD PLAY - Sleeper in a strong field of first time starters, Jeff Bonde trains.

Race 9 - G1 Cash Call Futurity

#9 - TITLE CONTENDER - Ran in G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile in last, good works to prepare for Bob Baffert.

Race 10

#12 - BULL TIME - Fast closer who missed by 1/2 length in last, trained by Dean Pedersen.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Friday, December 14, 2012

Tough day yesterday with only one short priced winner out of seven races played. No better for the players resulting in a Pick 6 carryover of $44k for today.  Good luck!

Race 1

#2 - PHANTOM LOVER - Won last two, big shot at a hat trick for Garcia/Sadler connections, good works to prepare.

Race 2

#2 - SAN SAVINO - First time starter from Jorge Periban barn, shows sharp works.

Race 3

#7 - BROKER BRETT - Second time starter out of a very fast race, should run big off a layoff for John Sadler.

Race 4

#1 - RICHIESGIRLGOTSOUL - 2nd in last start after showing early speed, runs at same level for Garcia/Sadler team.

Race 5

#5 - ZIP CAT - Won Mdn as a first time starter in last race, steps up to NW1 for Maldonado/Bonde connections.

Race 6

#5 - RHINESTONE DIVA - Second time starter who should improve for Gomez/Sadler combination.

Race 7

#6 - SECRET COVE - Stakes try in last, should fire off a layoff for Gomez/Sadler team.

Race 8

#7 - IRENES JACKPOT - Live longshot in a weak bottom level claimer, lost rider in last start, jockey change today to Tyler Baze for trainer Ed Moger. 

HOLLYWOOD PARK Thursday, December 13, 2012

Good day again Sunday with three winners and a very profitable day.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#4 - CURLY TOP - Ran 2nd in last as a first time starter, shows good works for Bob Baffert.

Race 2

#2 - WILSY’S WONDER - First time starter sent out by hot trainer Jeff Mullins.

Race 3

#3 - OSCILLATOR - Finished 2nd in last race at the same level, Jorge Periban trains.

Race 4

#5 - GLEE - Drops in class and should fire off a layoff for Mike Mitchell.

Race 5

#3 - DRIFT KING - Just missed in last start, likes the Bhp turf course, Mitchell trains.

Race 6

#7 - UNTIL YOU - Takes a big drop in class in a weak field, Garcia rides.

Race 7

#4 - ALLEY HONDRO - Won last race at the same level, should repeat for trainer Peter Miller.

Race 8

#5 - STREET ROCKET - Drops in class off a layoff for trainer Jeff Mullins, turf to poly angle.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Sunday, December 9, 2012

Good day yesterday with four winners.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#7 - ROSSI RESERVE - Ran 2nd in last start and drops in class.

Race 2

#9 - FRENCH CURLS - Drops from Mdn, 2nd at same level two races back.

Race 3

#7 - CORNER OFFICE - Drops in class for Garcia/Sadler team, should run well off layoff.

Race 4

#5 - DISTANT IMAGE - Fast closing 3rd in last start for trainer Ed Moger.

Race 5

#6 - FORTY PACES - Drops one level for hot Hector Palma barn, turf to poly angle.

Race 6

#4 - TORNADO ALLIE - Drops in class, shows enough early speed to steal this on the front end, Maldonado rides.

Race 7

#7 - TOP KISSER - First time starter sent out by Hollendorfer/Bejarano team.

Race 8

# 7 - MOMENT OF WEAKNESS - 4/9 on the board at the distance, Maldonado rides.

Race 9

#8 - DOINGHARDTIMEAGAIN - Taking value with this Mdn winner in last against the big favorite, Garcia and Hollendorfer team up for this one.

Race 10

#12 - HOLIDAY ROSE - First time starter from Mike Mitchell barn.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Saturday, December 8, 2012

Only one winner out of seven races played yesterday.  Bad call by the stewards in Race 2 where the 48-1 winner should have come down since he almost drove my selection over the rail.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#4 - VAUNDELL - Drops in class and shows good works for conditioner Carla Gaines.

Race 2

#5 - BRINGON THE WAIN - Drops to bottom level from Mdn, ran 3rd in last start.

Race 3

#7 - CLINTON - Won last at the same level, shows good works to prepare for Janet Armstrong.

Race 4

#4 - CALIMONCO - G3 try in last, sent out from strong John Sadler barn.

Race 5

#5 - MASTER CHEF - Has potential to make it three wins in a row, sharp works for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 6 - G2 Bayakoa

#3 - LADY OF FIFTY - Won stakes race in last, can run big for Garcia/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 7

#9 - FLASHBACK - First time starter with excellent works sent out by Bob Baffert.

Race 8

#9 - COYOTE ROAD - Big Mc win in last, sent out by hot Dean Pedersen barn.

Race 9 - G1 Hollywood Starlet

#6 - EXECUTIVEPRIVILEGE - Finished 2nd in G1 BC Juvenile Fillies in last start, Bob Baffert trains.

Race 10

#6 - DEMOCRAT DUCK - Taking a flier on this Hollendorfer trained longshot making first start on the turf.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Friday, December 7, 2012

Three winners yesterday in a return to more normal conditions.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#3 - IMWITHTHEBLONDE - Big Mdn win in last, sharp works for trainer John Sadler.

Race 2

#1 - MARV - Just missed in last start, sent out by hot trainer Jeff Mullins.

Race 3

#9 - NONSENSE - Drops in class and shortens up for Bonde/Maldonado connections.

Race 4

#10 - SWEET RED CAT - Stretches out and shows good works for Gomez/Sadler team.

Race 5

#3 - WILLIE BROWN - Should fire in first start off claim for trainer Ron Glatt.

Race 6

#5 - SPRING BLOOM - Big Mdn win at distance for John Shirreffs, should repeat.

Race 7

#5 - MARINDA - Has hit the board all three starts and shows good works, due to break maiden for Nakatani/Hollendorfer combination.

Race 8

#7 - PARALITO - Drops in class and ridden by Gomez.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Thursday, December 6, 2012

Another tough day Sunday with only one winner.  Looking forward to better weather and a return to racing on the turf.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#1 - Z BIG APPLE - Stakes try in last, runs for Garcia/Baffert connections.

Race 2

#6 - SO SHE DANCES - Drops in class for conditioner Ron Glatt.

Race 3

#2 - FRIENDS WITH MACY - First time starter, sent out by strong O’Neil/ Maldonado team.

Race 4

#2 - COLUDA - 2nd in last start, drops in class, Garcia/Mitchell team up for this one.

Race 5

#7 - EATON HALL - Should have enough early speed to front steal his first try on the turf, drops in class and shows good works for the Garcia/Baffert team.

Race 6

#10 - JAY’S FIRETRUCK - Hard to like an 0/11 starter, but this is a bottom level contest, ran 3rd in last start and sent out by John Sadler.

Race 7

#6 - FAST BULLET - Ran in G1 BC Sprint in last, runs for the Garcia/Baffert team.

Race 8

#8 - MAJESTIC JEWEL - Third time should be the charm for this runner, good works for Garcia/Sadler connections.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Sunday, December 2, 2012

Two winners out of nine races played yesterday.  I should have seen a tough day coming after Joy Scott rode the winner of the first race at 57-1.  Most players had a tough day also since the Pick Six carryover for today is $111K.  Good luck!

Race 1

#5 - LADY SHAZZAM - Weak field in opener, good connections in Garcia/Sadler.

Race 2

#1 - LOGICAL SINGLE - Stakes try in last, sent out by Garcia/Pedersen team.

Race 3

#1 - THE WHOLE DEAL - Won last race at Mc30 level, has potential to step up in class, Maldonado rides.

Race 4

#7 - MARY FILDES - Ron Glatt trainee should like the extra distance.

Race 5

#4 - SOPHIE’S SECRET - 2nd in last start and 3/3 on the board, connections are Bejarano/Sadler.

Race 6

#3 - BONITA STAR - Claimed in last, has shot to step up in class off good works, Maldonado rides.

Race 7

#9 - MAJESTIC PATTERN - Longshot in a weak field sent out by Jeff Bonde.

Race 8 - G3 Vernon O. Underwood

#1 - CAPITAL ACCOUNT - Race should be called the Bob Baffert Stakes since he is sending out four of the seven runners, this one tried the G1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint in last, shows sharp works to prepare for this race.

Race 9

#1 - CAJUN MARKET - 2nd in last race, sent out by Garcia/Sadler team, good works to prepare for this bottom level contest.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Saturday, December 1, 2012

Only one short priced winner yesterday out of six races played on a gloomy day. Good luck today!

Race 1

#2 - THROUGH MY EYES - First time starter with good works from Jeff Mullins barn.

Race 2

#5 - BLACK WITCH - First time starter sent out by the Baffert/Garcia team.

Race 3

#7 - NECHEZ DAWN - Won last at Keenland, good works for the Bonde/Maldonado connections.

Race 4 - G3 Native Diver

#1 - GAME ON DUDE - Multiple G1 stakes winner trained by Bob Baffert, good works to prepare.

Race 5

#9 - MEMEN - Should be a fast closer for the hot Hector Palma barn.

Race 6

#8 - DANCE WITH GABLE - Won last at the same level, should repeat with Maldonado aboard.

Race 7

#1 - TROY STORY - Tough to like a maiden who is 0/12 but this is a weak race, should be better as a turf sprinter, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#1 - JAYCITO - Stakes try in last, should like the shorter distance, runs for the Baffert/Leparoux team.

Race 9

#4 - PURIM’S DANCER - Won last two turf sprints, one at Bhp, shows good works for Tom Proctor.

Race 10

#14 - MIDNIGHT RAVEN - 3rd in last start, should close at 7F, Bejarano rides.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Friday, November 30, 2012

Only one short priced winner on yesterday’s card.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#1 - BRENDA’S BAR - Looking for a longshot in this grab bag opener, should like the extra distance, Maldonado rides.

Race 2

#7 - MAGNUM FORCE - 3rd in last start, starts off a sharp work for Marty Jones.

Race 3

#1 - BIG HANDS AL - Drops in class, should be able to carry early speed while stretching out, conditioned by Hector Palma.

Race 4

#1 - DISTORT THIS - Turf to poly angle, won last at one level below today, should close in a sprint for trainer John Sadler.

Race 5

#5 - DREAMCATCHER - 2nd in last start, drops in class and should like the extra distance.

Race 6

#7 - QUEEN MERCURY - Just missed in last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 7

#7 - MISSDEALORNODEAL - Should be able to front steal this contest, hits the board almost every time, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#5 - SINGLE N LOVIN IT - Should like 7F distance in this low level grab bag finale, Maldonado rides.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Thursday, November 29, 2012

One longshot winner on Sunday’s card.  Tough day for the players also.  Pick 6 carryover for today is $105K.

Race 1 

#1 - DIAMOND FLUSH - Drops in class, sent out by Gomez/Hess combination.

Race 2

#5 - SPLENDIFEROUS - Should be able to handle the extra distance for the Garcia/Sadler connections.

Race 3

#1 - HALF DOME DUDE - Big drop in class and good works for Garcia/Sadler team.

Race 4

#8 - VEE - Won last at Bhp and the distance for Gryder/Hess, should be able to move up one class level.

Race 5

#7 - TOLUCA - Drops in class, sent out by Jeff Mullins.

Race 6

#1 - THE BRAIN - Sharp works for Baffert, Garcia rides.

Race 7

#4 - MAMA KIMBO - Shipper from Pimlico is a G2 winner, drops into NW2 condition for Baffert with good works to prepare.

Race 8

#1 - TRULY BEAUTIFUL - Second time starter, drops to run for a tag, sent out by Marty Jones.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Sunday, November 25, 2012

Three winners on yesterday’s card.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#3 - QUIET SUNSHINE - Won last at the bottom level, has the potential to step up in class, Bisono rides.  Other contenders: #1, #2.

Race 2

#5 - SWEETRAYOFSUNSHINE - Drops in class for Cecil Harvey. Other contenders: #2, #6.

Race 3

#1 - ARRESTING OFFICER - Won last at 12.5K, can step up two levels in class, Bisono rides.  Other contenders: #6, #2.

Race 4

#6 - ONE WORLD - Won Mdn in last, shows good works off a layoff for John Shirreffs.  Other contenders: #3, #7.

Race 5 G1 Matriarch

#1 - TIZ FLIRTATIOUS - Won last start, has Bejarano aboard.  Other contenders: #8, #5.

Race 6

#10 - BELVIN - Good works for Bejarano/Baffert connections.  Other contenders: #5, #11.

Race 7

#11 - BENEDICT AUDREY - Shows good works and Gryder rides. Other contenders: #4, #10.

Race 8

#1 - DEACON SPEAKIN’ - Won last at Portland Meadows, shows good works and Gomez rides.  Other contenders: #5, #2.

Race 9 G1 Hollywood Derby

#1 - BIG BANE THEORY - Won last two starts for Carla Gaines, should be ready for the big time.  Other contenders: #9, #3.

Race 10

#7 - WARREN’S FANTASY - Drops in class for Henry Moreno.  Other contenders: #5, #11.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Saturday, November 24, 2012

Two winners on top yesterday.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#1 - O HAPPY GRAY - Drops in class, Gryder rides.  Other contenders: #4, #3.

Race 2

#6 - MR. DAY TRIPPER - Drops to bottom level, shows good works. Other contenders: #7, #4.

Race 3

#1 - LANIDA - Won last at 25K, should be able to step up in class, has big speed figure advantage.  Other contenders: #3, #4.

Race 4

#6 - TORUK MAKTO - Finished 2nd in last start, Mike Puype trains.  Other contenders: #7, #2.

Race 5 G3 Generous Stakes

#3 - RISING LEGEND - Shipper from England has won last two starts, sent out by John Sadler.  Other contenders: #10, #6.

Race 6

#1 - GREEN TEAM - Shows good works for Blake Heap.  Other contenders: #6, #5.

Race 7

#12 - EMMY’S HALL - 2nd in last start, runs for Nakatani/Hollendorfer team.  Other contenders: #2, #9.

Race 8

#3 - MOOJHA - Big maiden win in last start, runs for Gryder/Harty connections.  Other contenders: #1, #4.

Race 9 G3 Miesque

#9 - FLASH WAYS - G1 Breeders’ Cup try in last, this Richard Baltas trained runner shows good works and has a big speed figure advantage.  Other contenders: #7, #2.

Race 10

#3 - BLING CHA BLING - Shows early speed for this short sprint, Gryder rides.  Other contenders: #1, #13.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Friday, November 23, 2012

Two winners out of eight races played yesterday.  Very profitable day in the exacta pools.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#2 - NONREFUNDABLE - Big win in last with speed figure advantage, can run off a layoff.  Other contenders: #1, #6.

Race 2

#9 - SUGAR SPICE - Second time starter who finished 2nd in first outing, claimed out of that race and shows good works.  Other contenders: #1, #3.

Race 3

#5 - JOURNALISTE - Shipper has won last three races, starts for Bejarano/Sadler combination.  Other contenders: #3, #1.

Race 4

#5 - DISARM - Won maiden claimer in last for John Sadler, big speed figure advantage and good works.  Other contenders: #6, #4.

Race 5

#8 - O WILD WIND - Stakes try in last for cagy Ron McAnally.  Other contenders: #3, #5.

Race 6

#7 - LIA JULIANA - Drops in class and shows good works.  Other contenders: #1, #2.

Race 7

#6 - FANTASTIC MIZZ - 2nd in last start, trained by John Shirreffs. Other contenders: #3, #9.

Race 8

#6 - GOLDEN PRODUCTION - 2nd in last start, big speed figure advantage today.  Other contenders: #2, #3.

Race 9 G2 Citation

#6 - JERANIMO - Ran in G1 BC Mile in last, big speed figure advantage today.  Other contenders: #4, #1.

Race 10

#6 - COURAGEOUSANDBOLD - Sent out by Garcia/Sadler connections with good works to prepare.  Other contenders: #8, #1.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Thursday, November 22, 2012

One longshot winner on a very tough Sunday card.  Three day Pick Six carryover for this Thanksgiving holiday is $560K.  Good luck today!

Race 1 G3 Hollywood Prevue

#5 - SUPER NINETY NINE - Won Mdn as a first time starter, sent out by Baffert/Bejarano combination with a good work to prepare.  Other contenders: #3, #4.

Race 2

#5 - MADELINEISPICKIN - Sharp work for trainer Brian Koriner.  Other contenders: #1, #8.

Race 3

#4 - FIFTYSHADESOFHAY - 2nd in last start, good works for Baffert/Bejarano connections.  Other contenders: #3, #5.

Race 4

#6 - SONG GIRL - Shipper from Keenland who won last start, good work to prepare.  Other contenders: #4, #3.

Race 5

#1 - BEAU ROYAL - 2nd in last start at Golden Gate Fields, big speed figure advantage.  Other contenders: #6, #7.

Race 6

#2 - IMPERIALISTIC DIVA - Drops from stakes try in last race, trained by Simon Callaghan.  Other contenders: #3, #1.

Race 7

#6 - TRAPPER’S BOUNTY - Claimed in last race, ridden by Gryder, good work to prepare.  Other contenders: #8, #3.

Race 8

#4 - SMOKEN LEGACY - Won last start for Kristin Mulhall , sharp work to prepare.  Other contenders: #7, #8.

Race 9

#11 - WARRIOR JAMES - Drops from Mdn to run for a tag, Bejarano aboard.  Other contenders: #5, #10.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Saturday, November 17, 2012

Good day yesterday with three winners on top out of seven races played and a nice profit.  Winners included Eblouissante, Zenyatta’s little sister, who was a very impressive first time starter around two turns.  Pick Six carryover for tomorrow is $31K with a guaranteed payout of $150K.

Race 1

#2 - COO CACHOO - Won last two races and has a big speed figure advantage.  Other contenders: #4, #6.

Race 2

#5 - JESSE’S GIACOMO - Drops in class and Maldonado rides.  Other contenders: #1, #3.

Race 3

#2 - TRIBAL JEWEL - Won last and has big speed figure advantage, sent out by Jerry Hollendorfer with good works to prepare.  Other contenders: #8, #5.

Race 4

#7 - DAZZLETOWN - Drops in class and Maldonado rides.  Other contenders: #8, #5.

Race 5

#8 - DRESS THE PART - Good work for Tom Proctor to prepare.  Other contenders: #4, #2.

Race 6

#7 - BET ON VICTOR - Drops in class, runs for Maldonado/Glatt team. Other contenders: #4, #3.

Race 7

#5 - ICONIC SPIRIT - First time starter from the John Sadler barn with a sharp work to prepare.  Other contenders: #1, #10.

Race 8

#2 - MAUI MARK - Won stakes race in last start, conditioned by Bob Hess Jr.  Other contenders: #3, #4.

Race 9

#10 - CAJUN MARKET - Drops from Mdn to run for the lowest level maiden claiming tag, sent out by the Garcia/Sadler connections.  Other contenders: #3, #14.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Friday, November 16, 2012

One winner on top yesterday out of seven races bet.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#3 - CLUBHOUSE RIDE - Won last at one level below today and can repeat, good works, Gryder rides.  Other contenders: #5, #4.

Race 2

#8 - VAUNDELI - Drops in class, sent out by Carla Gaines with good work to prepare.  Other contenders: #2, #6.

Race 3

#9 - DEMOCRATIC SWEEP - Won last at Fresno, good works, Gryder aboard.  Other contenders: #7, #1.

Race 4

#3 - EBLOUISSANTE - First time starter sent out by John Shirreffs, good work to prepare.  Other contenders: #4, #7.

Race 5

#10 - AWKWARD MONDAYS - Won last at bottom level, Maldonado rides.  Other contenders: #2, #4.

Race 6

#3 - KENICHI - Drops to run for a tag for the first time, sent out by Glatt/Maldonado team with good work to prepare.  Other contenders: #12, #2.

Race 7

#3 - BEV N BUD - Won last two races and drops into a claimer.  Other contenders: #1, #9.

Race 8

#5 - LADY DELANY - Drops in class and Maldonado rides in this low level contest.  Other contenders: #8, #12.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Thursday, November 15, 2012

Four winners on top on Sunday and a profitable day.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#3 - BALLARD RULER - 2nd in last start, drops in class, Leparoux rides. Other contenders: #1, #2.

Race 2

#3 - RESISTING ARREST - 2nd in last two races, sent out by Hollendorfer, good works to prepare.  Other contenders: #8, #7.

Race 3

#4 - ZIP CAT - First time starter with good works, Maldonado rides.  Other contenders: #7, #6.

Race 4

#1 - SHOWMETHEMONEYJIM - Big speed figure advantage indicates the ability to step up one level in class.  Other contenders: #3, #7.

Race 5

#1 - ST. MALO’S GATE - First time starter with good work, sent from Carla Gaines barn.  Other contenders: #5, #7.

Race 6

#7 - PRIDDIS WILDCAT - Just missed in last race, big speed figure advantage today, ridden by Maldonado.  Other contenders: #1, #3.

Race 7

#4 - SIZZLING GOLD - Live longshot drops in class and shows a good work.  Other contenders: #8, #3.

Race 8

#9 - SLEW’S FLASH - Another longshot who drops in class with Gryder aboard in this grab bag finale.  Other contenders: #7, #11.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Sunday, November 11, 2012

Tough day yesterday.  Good luck on today’s Veteran’s Day card!

Race 1

#4 - NICE MEIDEL - Drops in class and Talamo rides.  Other contenders: #1, #6.

Race 2

#4 - BLUEGRASS REWARD - Drops in class and Garcia rides.  Other contenders: #1, #6.

Race 3

#7 - JUDGE CARR - Tried a stakes in last and shows a good work to prepare.  Other contenders: #1, #2.

Race 4

#6 - ALWAYS A CHANCE - Won last and drops in class, Talamo rides. Other contenders: #5, #2.

Race 5

#4 - KEY REVERSAL - Won maiden claiming in last, shows a good work. Other contenders: #5, #3.

Race 6

#1 - SECRET MOTIVE -  Good looking maiden sent out by cagy Julio Canani.  Other contenders: #8, #7.

Race 7

#7 - RUN’N ON RESIDUALS - Big speed advantage that should allow him to step up one level in class off a win in last.  Other contenders: #4, #6

Race 8

#1 - SCARLET STRIKE - Finished 2nd in G1 try in last, Talamo rides. Other contenders: #2, #6.

Race 9

#8 - VALERIA - Drops to the bottom level and shows good works to prepare. Other contenders: #4, #3.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Saturday, November 10, 2012

Three short priced winners on top yesterday.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#3 - ALMOST A LADY - Sharp works off a claim in last race, Talamo rides.  Other contenders: #2, #4.

Race 2

#7 - VALDIRONE - Good looking maiden to be ridden by Talamo.  Other contenders: #1, #6.

Race 3

#3 - FURY KAPCORI - Won stakes race in last. good works to prepare, sent out by Talamo/Hollendorfer team.  Other contenders: #7, #4.

Race 4

#3 - MADEOFTHERIGHTSTUF - Won last at Golden Gate, drops in class and Talamo rides.  Other contenders: #5, #12.

Race 5

#7 - SCORPION TIME - Claimed in last, showed a good work, Gryder rides.  Other contenders: #5, #10.

Race 6

#13 - TOUGH TO CATCH - Taking a flyer on a first timer to beat a bunch of proven losers in what looks like one of the worst fields ever assembled, Gryder rides.  Other contenders: #9, #7.

Race 7

#1 - SMOKEY LONESOME - Good works and Talamo rides.  Other contenders:

#3, #7.

Race 8

#5 - CLOSE TO THE EDGE - Won a stakes race in last try, Maldonado rides.  Other contenders: #4, #3.

Race 9

#4 - REAL HEAT - Stakes try in last, Talamo rides.  Other contenders: #6, #2.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Friday, November 9, 2012

Two winners on top on opening day.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#1 - JOE CARL - Won last race off a claim, Bejarano rides.  Other contenders: #3, #2.

Race 2

#2 - WAR ACADEMY - First time starter from Baffert/Garcia team, sharp works to prepare.  Other contenders: #5, #4.

Race 3

#3 - AROUND THE TWIG - Drops in class and shows a good work. Other contenders: #1, #5.

Race 4

#6 - DRIFT KING -  Finished 2nd in last and drops in class.  Other contenders: #1, #9.

Race 5

#4 - DOINGHARDTIMEAGAIN - Finished 2nd in stakes try in last. Other contenders: #10, #1.

Race 6

#7 - LOVE THAT ACTION - Drops in class and show a good work.  Other contenders: #3, #1.

Race 7

#7 - TRIBAL GAL - Showed early speed in stakes try in last race, sharp work to prepare.  Other contenders: #8, #1.

Race 8

#1 - CANDY TROPHY - Won last race at one level below today, big speed figure advantage.  Other contenders: #9, #6.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Thursday, November 8, 2012

Finally, a good closing day at Santa Anita with three winners on top and a nice profit.  Unfortunately, too little too late.  Good luck on this opening day at Hollywood Park!

Race 1

#2 - NATALIE’S ACADEMY - Drops in class off a win in last race.  Other contenders: #5, #4.

Race 2

#2 - LIVING OUR DREAM - Drops in class, Bejarano rides.  Other contenders: #1, #5.

Race 3

#5 - OLIGARCH - Has potential to step up in class off last race win, good works to prepare.  Other contenders: #1, #2.

Race 4

#2 - SHE’S A GO GIRL - Big speed figure advantage, good works.  Other contenders: #1, #3.

Race 5

#6 - COLLATING LADY - Just missed in last start, claimed by Cerin. Other contenders: #3, #9.

Race 6

#9 - THE WHOLE DEAL - Drops in class off previous G1 tries.  Other contenders: #16, #13.

Race 7

#9 - MASTER CHEF - Claimed off win at 12.5K in last, has potential to take big step up in class, excellent works and Talamo rides.  Other contenders: #3, #7.

Race 8

#6 - PEPPY BOLLY - Finished 2nd four times in six starts including last race, finally due to break maiden for Richard Mandella.  Other contenders: #4, #2.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, November 4, 2012

Three winners on top on Breeders’ Cup Saturday for a small profit.  Today is closing day at the Santa Anita Autumn Meet, my worst meet ever.  Looking forward to the opening of Hollywood Park on Thursday.  Good Luck today!

Race 1

#6 - REALLY MR GREELEY - Runs for a tag for the Bejarano/Baffert. Other contenders: #3, #4.

Race 2

#13AE - MISS BECCA - Drops from a stakes try, Bejarano rides if he's in.

or

#12 - BRITENESS - Tried a stakes race in last for Carla Gaines.  Other contenders: #7, #5.

Race 3

#5 - QUEEN MERCURY - Good works to prepare, Bejarano rides.  Other contenders: #3, #1.

Race 4

#6 - QUIET SUNSHINE - Just missed in last, sent out by Jack Carava. Other contenders: #9, #10.

Race 5

#2 - WEDNESDAY - Finished 2nd in last, sharp works for Carla Gaines to get ready.  Other contenders: #5, #3.

Race 6

#11 - KUNE KUNE - This shipper from England won last, Gomez rides. Other contenders: #4, #1.

Race 7

#4 - BRANNAMAN - Finished 2nd in last, should finally break maiden for Bob Baffert.  Other contenders: #7, #5.

Race 8 G2 GOLDIKOVA

#2 - LET’S GO CHEYENNE - Speed should hold in this shorter race than G1 try in last, trained by hot Cerin barn.  Other contenders: #1, #3.

Race 9

#6 - BIG G’S DANCE - Drops in class for conditioner Caesar Dominguez. Other contenders: #3, #9.

Race 10

#5 - I’M WIDE AWAKE - Tried stakes in last, shows good works.  Other contenders: #8, #4.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, November 3, 2012 - BREEDERS' CUP SATURDAY

This is the big day!  The best horses in the world on a big stage.  Good Luck!

Race 1

#3 - TRULY MARIE - Should like the tough 7F distance, excellent works for this John Sadler runner.  Other contenders: #4, #5.

Race 2

#5 - GABRIEL CHARLES - G1 try in last, sharp works, Talamo rides.  Other contenders: #2, #10.

Race 3

#3 - POLITICALLYCORRECT - Won $400k Oklahoma Derby in last, sharp works for Wesley Ward, Rosario rides.  Other contenders: #4, #1.

Race 4 G1 Juvenile Turf

#4 - GERVINHO - Stakes winner in last for Bejarano/Gaines combination.  Other contenders: #15AE, #10, #13.

Race 5 G1 Filly and Mare Sprint

#3 - DUST AND DIAMONDS - Coming off three straight wins for Steve Asmussen, good works and best speed figure in last.  Other contenders: #10, #9.

Race 6 G1 Dirt Mile

#7 - EMCEE - Big win in last at Saratoga, great works for this one.  Other contenders: #3, #8.

Race 7 G1 Turf Sprint

#9 - BRIDGETOWN - Won last two for Todd Pletcher, sharp works, best speed figure in last, John V. rides.  Other contenders: #1, #7.

Race 8 G1 Juvenile

#4 - SHANGHAI BOBBY - Undefeated runner from Todd Ptetcher barn, sharp works and best speed figure in last, Rosie Napravnik rides.  Other contenders: #9, #1.

Race 9 G1 Turf

#1 - POINT OF ENTRY - 4/4 at the distance, won last five in a row including three G1 races, sharp work to prepare, trained by cagy Shug McGaughey and ridden by John V.  Other contenders: #8, #11

Race 10 G1 Sprint

#4 - COIL - Due to repeat off win in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship for Bob Baffert, sharp works to prepare.  Other contenders: #6, #2.

Race 11 G1 Mile

#3 - OBVIOUSLY - 3/3 at the distance in last three races, sharp works and best speed figure in last, Joe Talamo rides for Mike Mitchell.  Other contenders: #2, #6.

Race 12 G1 Classic

#5 - GAME ON DUDE - 5/5 at Santa Anita, big G1 win in last, sharp works, should win for Bejarano/Baffert if he can get a moderate pace.  Other contenders: #2, #11.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, November 2, 2012 - BREEDERS' CUP FRIDAY

Ladies day at the Breeders’ Cup is always exciting with many longshots and great paying exotics.  Usually it only takes one correct answer to have a profitable day. Good Luck!

Race 1

#13AE - MCCALLISTER BOYS - Has the potential to repeat off win in last for the  Bejarano/Miller combination if he gets in.

or

#4 - BIG BANE THEORY - Has the ability to step up in class off strong maiden win for this Talamo/Gaines entrant.  Other contenders: #9, #7.

Race 2

#7 - BIG TIZ - Just missed in last, handled by Talamo/Glatt combination, sharp work to prepare.  Other contenders: #9, #4.

Race 3

#6 - NORTHERN IOWA - Just missed in Pomona Derby, good works and Bejarano rides for Vladimer Cerin.  Other contenders: #5, #1.

Race 4

#7 - SWEET SHIRLEY MAE - Ran 2nd in the G1 Spinaway at Saratoga in last, good works and Rosario rides.  Other contenders: #3, #5.

Race 5 G2 Marathon 

#1 - ATIGUN - Should save ground for Smith on the rail, comes out of G1 race in New York with best speed figure, sharp work to prepare.  Other contenders: #12, #3.

Race 6 G1 Juvenile Fillies Turf

#11 - MOONWALK - Longshot winner of G3 at Keenland in last, comes from upset specialist trainer Dale Romans’ barn, has good works to prepare.  Other contenders: #13, #16AE, #3.

Race 7 G1 Juvenile Fillies

#2 - EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE - Home court advantage for this undefeated runner, sent out by Bejarano/Baffert combination, big win in G1 contest in last, has trained well for today.  Other contenders: #5, #8.

Race 8 G1 Filly and Mare Turf

#9 - MARKETING MIX - Won G1 in last for trainer Tom Proctor, has run well coast to coast, good works to get ready, ridden again today by Gomez.  Other contenders: #12, #6.

Race 9 G1 Ladies’ Classic

#2 - MY MISS AURELIA - Gets the edge in the best ladies’ field ever assembled, this undefeated star from Steve Asmussen’s barn comes off a G1 win, has excellent works, and is ridden again by Nakatani.  Other contenders: #8, #6. Note: it may be foolish to pick against the undefeated defending champion #5 AWESOME FEATHER who is 10/10 lifetime, but I am looking for a big price here. 

Race 10 G2 Twilight Derby

#8 - MYBEST BROTHER - Wire to wire winner of G2 Del Mar Derby can repeat if he gets an easy lead, has beaten most of the others in the field.  Other contenders: #3, #6.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, November 1, 2012

Two winners on top on Sunday.  Final week of a tough Autumn meet with the Breeder’s Cup coming up tomorrow and Saturday.  Good luck today!

Race 1

#6 - FOLK DANCER - Big win in last with best speed figure, drops in class for Delgadillo/Cerin combination.  Other contenders: #7, #1.

Race 2

#3 - AWESOMEUNDO - G3 try in last, good works for trainer Bob Baffert. Other contenders: #4, #2.

Race 3

#1 - BLUEJOY - Drops from stakes try for Steve Asmussen.  Other contenders: #14, #9.

Race 4

#6 - PUMPKIN PIE - Drops in class for Nakatani/Miller connections.  Other contenders: #4, #5.

Race 5

#3 - CITIZENSHIP - 2nd in last on hillside, runs for Bejarano/Baffert combination.  Other contenders: #6, #2.

Race 6

#14 - HIDDEN QUEST - Good works, ridden by hot jockey Agapito Delgadillo.  Other contenders: #7, #2.

Race 7

#6 - GHOST OF A CHANCE - Has potential to step up in class off Mdn win, Talamo rides.  Other contenders: #3, #4.

Race 8

#8 - BROWN BOSS - Claimed in last then hit the board at Golden Gate Fields, trained by strong Bob Hess barn.  Other contenders: #3, #1.