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.