Friday, February 28, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Friday, February 28, 2014

Two wins and two scratches on yesterday’s program. Super tough card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#5 - RUNAWAY QUE - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, Jeff Mullins trains.

Race 2
#1 - WOODMAN’S LUCK - Finished 3rd in his last start, needs a fast pace to upset the favorite, Cerin trains.

Race 3
#1 - ZENSATIONAL BEAUTY - Third time should be the charm for this Baffert trained runner.

Race 4
#6 - PROUD FIGHTER - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 5
#5 - GIANNONATTI - Finished 3rd in her last start, should be coming at the end.

Race 6
#4 - BELLE OF THE FLEET - G1 try in her last start, shows good works.

Race 7
#5 - I’MSOULFLATTERING - Second time starter, should show big improvement.

Race 8
#8 - RICH IN TRADITION - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, now or never for this plater.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Two wins and one scratch on Sunday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $198.6K. Good luck!

Race 1 
#6 - SILK IN SILVER - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2
#2 - PRAY HARD - Finished 3rd in a stakes try in his last start, shows early speed, Bejarano/Hollendorfer team up.

Race 3
#1 - THIS CAT’S AWESOME - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 4
#7 - CHANGE OF PLAN - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, Peter Miller trains

Race 5
#9 - BORN LUCKY - Finished 2nd in her last start, Robertino Diodorio trains.

Race 6
#1 - DREAMY BLUES - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 7
#4 - EL COMMODORE - Stakes try in his last start, shows good works, Mike Smith up.

Race 8

#5 - DIVINE WAY - Drops into a maiden claimer, turf to dirt angle, Bejarano rides.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Sunday, February 23, 2014

One win and one scratch on yesterday’s card. Looks more like a midweek program than a weekend program today.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#2 - FAST MOKA TOO - Finished 2nd in her last start, should fire off a long layoff for trainer Ron Ellis.

Race 2
#2 - HOG’S HOLLOW - Shows early speed, Bejarano rides.

Race 3
#4 - SISTER ESPERANZA - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 4
#4 - ANGEL CHARGE - Shows early speed, now or never for this runner.

Race 5
#6 - INCLUDE THE CAT - Finished 3rd in her last start, Peter Miller trains.

Race 6
#8 - CLUBHOUSE ROCK - Won a maiden claimer in his last start, shows good works, tries the hillside for trainer Craig Lewis.

Race 7
#7 - MOSSO - Drops in class and shows good works.

Race 8
#1 - MOONSHINE BAY- Finished 3rd in a G3 in his last start, Stevens/Hollendorfer team up.

Race 9
#2 - INDYGO ANDY - Finished 2nd in his last start, 3/4 in the money, Desormeaux rides.


Saturday, February 22, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Saturday, February 22, 2014

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

Race 1 
#1 - SALSITA - Finished 2nd in her last start, Peter Miller trains.

Race 2
#3 - MR LEMON TREE - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Desormeaux rides.

Race 3
#6 - GEORGIA’S NEICE - Shows sharp works to prepare.

Race 4
#3 - JULIO’S GOLD - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows early speed, Desormeaux up.

Race 5
#1 - ZUZU’S PETALS - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows early speed and good works, Bejarano/Jones are the connections.

Race 6
#5 - DIETY - Previous winner on the hillside, Desormeaux rides.

Race 7
#4 - BIG KICK - Drops in class for trainer Michael Machowsky.

Race 8
#5 - AIN’T NO OTHER - G3 try in his last start, shows good works, sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 9
#9 - PROFIRE - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.


Friday, February 21, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Friday, February 21, 2014

Only one winner on yesterday’s card. Tough program again today  Good luck!

Race 1 
#4 - PASSION BUCKET - Won a maiden claimer in her last start, set to repeat for trainer Ted West.

Race 2
#1 - PROSPECTOR ALLY - Drops to run for a tag, turf to dirt angle, shows good works.

Race 3
#1 - AWESOME RETURN - Tried a stakes in his last start, seems to love the turf, Mike Puype trains.

Race 4
#4 - VICKI VICTORIA - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class, shows good works.

Race 5
#8 - WARRIOR’S RIDGE - 3/5 in the money, shows good works.

Race 6
#3 - RED SHARP HUMOR - Shows early speed and good works.

Race 7
#1 - BOBBY FLAY - Drops to run for a tag, Bejarano rides.

Race 8
#7 - AMONG THE STARS - Claimed out of her last race, shows super works.


Thursday, February 20, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Thursday, February 20, 2014

One winner on Monday’s holiday card. Tough midweek program today. Good luck!

Race 1 
#4 - FOURTHORNSNOROSES - Shipper from Turf Paradise finished 3rd in her last start, Robertino Diodorio trains.

Race 2
#6 - PATRIOT VOW - Drops in class to run for a tag, Mike Puype trains.

Race 3
#7 - BROWN IS BEIGE - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works, Diodorio trains.

Race 4
#2 - QUINETTE - Won her last start, shows good works, Smith/Ellis team up.

Race 5
#5 - PRIMAL DESIRE - Shipper from Golden Gate Fields finished 2nd in her last start.

Race 6
#7 - CHILADA - Tried a stakes in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 7
#1 - SPIRIT RULES - Stakes try in his last start, shows good works, Iggy rides.

Race 8
#9 - KITTEN DE PERE - Mike Smith and Tom Proctor team up for this one.


Monday, February 17, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Monday, February 17, 2014

Brutal day yesterday. Pick 6 carryover for today's President's Day card is $119.3K. Good luck!

Race 1 
#4 - CANDY WALTZ - Dropped in class by quality trainer Mike Puype.

Race 2
#1 - BIG MEDICINE MAN - Turf to dirt angle, Gary Stevens rides.

Race 3
#4 - ICE CREAM TRUCK - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Puype trains.

Race 4
#4 - MEMPHIS - Finished 2nd in his last start, should like the tough 7F distance.

Race 5
#2 - SEE YA SIGNE - First time starter who is bred to like the turf, shows good works.

Race 6
#10 - GISELE AT FONZ’S - Longshot who shows good works.

Race 7 G2 Buena Vista Stakes
#7 - PONCHATRAIN - Won her last three starts, shows good works for the potent Stevens/Proctor combination.

Race 8
#4 - WONDERFUL LIE - Maiden win as a first time starter, Mike Smith rides.

Race 9
#8 - DEPRECIABLE - Just missed in his last start, previous winner on the hillside, sent out by hot trainer Jeff Mullins. 

Sunday, February 16, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Sunday, February 16, 2014

Only one winner again yesterday. Tough program today. Good luck!

Race 1 
#9 - CRUCERO - Just missed in his last start, shows good works, Joel Rosario returns to Santa Anita to ride.

Race 2
#7 - STREET CAR - Claimed out of his last race, shows good works.

Race 3
#7 - LIFE IS A JOY - Finished 3rd in his last start, Smith/Hollendorfer team up.

Race 4
#1 - BROKER BRETT - Taking a flier on this longshot who is 6/14 in the money.

Race 5 G2 San Vicente Stakes
#2 - RPRETTYBOYFLOYD - Maiden who has finished 2nd in his two previous starts, should like the tough 7F distance, Bejarano rides.

Race 6
#8 - AUTUMN VIEW - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano/Puype are the connections.

Race 7
#6 - WHINE FOR WINE - First time starter sent out by the Bejarano/Hollendorfer team.

Race 8
#6 - MY GI GI - Finished 2nd in her last start, Mike Smith rides.

Race 9
#11 - RAMBUNCHKIE - Second time starter who drops from straight maidens into the lower end of the maiden claiming ranks, feast or famine for this runner.


Saturday, February 15, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Saturday, February 15, 2014

Only one winner on yesterday’s card. Nice Saturday program today. Good luck!

Race 1 
#8 - GOLD TIE PLEASE - Taking a flier on the type of horse Iggy scores with.

Race 2
#1 - SALUTOS AMIGOS - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 3
#5 - MONUMENT - Shows good works for his first hillside try.

Race 4
#8 - MACIAS - Won his last two starts, shows good works to go for the hat trick for trainer Robertino Diodorio.

Race 5
#4 - QUOTIENT - Florida shipper is a second time starter who should like the stretch out around two turns on the lawn for trainer Tom Proctor.

Race 6
#6 - SIMON KENTON - First time starter who shows good works for trainer Richard Mandella.

Race 7
#6 - SORESCA - Shipper from France tried a G3 in her last start, should like the hillside and shows good works.

Race 8 G2 Santa Maria Stakes
#5 - LET FAITH ARISE - Just missed at long odds in a G2 in her last start, shows good works, sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 9
#9 - KID ROLLINS - Finished 3rd in her last start, sent out by high win percentage trainer Tom Proctor.


Friday, February 14, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Friday, February 14, 2014

First shutout of the meet yesterday. Another tough weekday program today.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#6 - CIRCA’SGOLDENGEAR - Finished 2nd in his last start, sent out by hot trainer Blake Heap.

Race 2
#3 - SOUL CANDY - Runs for a tag, turf to dirt angle, shows good works.

Race 3
#1 - SEEKING ASYLUM - Finished 3rd in his last start, closer who should like the 7F distance, Bejarano/Hollendorfer are the connections.

Race 4
#8 - CAUSE UR MY BABE - Finished 2nd in her last start, Bejarano/Puype team up.

Race 5
#2- DRILL - Tried a stakes in his last start, Smith/Baffert combine.

Race 6
#2 - GRAMMY TIMES SIX - Big maiden claiming win in her last start, shows good works, sent out by high win percentage trainer Eddie Truman.

Race 7
#2 - BLACK SPIRIT - Drops in class, should fit the marathon turf distance, Smith guides.

Race 8
#1 - CONTROLLER - Finished 3rd in her last two starts, Bejarano rides.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Two wins and a nice profit on Sunday’s card. Very tough midweek program today. Good luck!

Race 1 
#4 - TUCKERS POINT - Drops in class, sent out by hot trainer Tim Yakteen.

Race 2
#5 - CHANGETHECHANNEL - Wired the field in her last start, turf to dirt angle, trained by Sean McCarthy.

Race 3
#2 - WARREN’S TYLER S. - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, shows good works, Yakteen trains.

Race 4
#5 - FUNNY GAL - Finished 2nd in her last start, sent out by quality trainer Mike Puype.

Race 5
#1 - AWE’ SOME KITTEN - Drops in class, shows good works, should like the hillside.

Race 6
#9 - LIEUTENANT SEANY O - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class, shows good works.

Race 7
#5 - TAP IT RICH - G1 try in his last start, shows good works, Smith/Baffert are the connections.

Race 8
#10 - SAMURAI ASSAULT - Shows early speed, Simon Callaghan trains.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Sunday, February 9, 2014

Two short priced winners and one scratch on yesterday’s program. Very tough Sunday card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#3 - GREAT FRIENDS RULE - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, shows early speed, trained by hot trainer Robertino Diodorio.

Race 2
#2 - HURRICANE LAKE - Shipper from Turf Paradise tried a stakes race in his last start, sent out by Diodorio.

Race 3
#3 - DIRTY BLONDE - Second time starter who shows good works for trainer Vann Belvoir.

Race 4
#1 - HEAT DE JOUR - Tried a stakes in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 5
#6 - TIME FOR ANGIE - Won her last two starts, steps up in class to go for a hat trick, Kent Desormeaux rides.

Race 6
#4 - CLEAR PEARL - Second U.S. try for this runner sent out by the Bejarano/Callaghan connections.

Race 7
#2 - OMEGA STAR - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class to run for a tag, prepared by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 8
#7 - CARAQUISTA - This longshot finished 3rd in her last start, Jeff Bonde trains.

Race 9
#4 - STEALTH FIGHTER - Second time starter drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows good works.


Saturday, February 8, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Saturday, February 8, 2014

Super day yesterday with five winners. Fantastic program today with three graded stakes.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#7 - CUNEO - Big maiden claiming win in his last start, tries the hillside for the first time for trainer Michael Pender.

Race 2
#1 - NO MA’AM - Taking a flier on a longshot first time starter who shows good works in a wide open race.

Race 3
#4 - BIG WAGS - Drops in class and shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 4
#6 - NAZARETH - Second time starter who finished 3rd in her debut, Mike Smith rides.

Race 5 G2 San Antonio Stakes
#3 - BLUESKYSNRAINBOWS - Won a G2 in his last start, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer prepares him to beat the big horse.

Race 6
#7 - BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT - Drops in class, shows early speed, Bejarano/Bonde are the connections.

Race 7 G2 San Marcos Stakes
#13 - TEMERAINE - Finished 2nd in a G2 in his last start, Stevens/Proctor team up to score off a layoff.

Race 8 G2 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
#7 - CHITU - Undefeated colt steps up against the big boys off good works for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 9
#9 - TRELAWNY - Won his last start at the same level, shows good works to repeat for trainer Jeff Mullins.


Friday, February 7, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Friday, February 7, 2014

Two nice priced winners and two scratches on yesterday’s card. Brutally tough program again today.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#4 - ONEANDONLYLOVEMAN - Drops in class, Bejarano/Bonde are the connections.

Race 2
#4 - BOB CONSULTATION - Previous winner at SA and the distance.

Race 3
#4 - MAJESTIC MINISTER - Now or never for this runner, “Bejarano on Turf.” 

Race 4
#3 - ONLY THE GOLD - Won his last start, up in class to repeat for trainer Vann Belvoir.

Race 5
#9 - FRIENDSWITH K MILL - Should like the stretch out around two turns, Mike Smith rides.

Race 6
#6 - MAJESTIC CITY - G2 try in his last start, Smith/Ellis team up.

Race 7
#2 - MAJIC SPOT - Shows good works, Bejarano aboard.

Race 8
#9 - NOTBYEMYRULES - Second time starter who drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows early speed and good works, set to fire off a long layoff.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

SANTA ANITA -
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Two wins and one scratch on Sunday’s card. Very tough midweek program today.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#2 - MR. CACTUS - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano/Pender team up.

Race 2
#5 - FLEET CAUSEWAY - First time starter sent out by the Bejarano/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 3
#4 - WARREN’S JUDY - Previous winner at the distance, Bejarano rides.

Race 4
#5 - PEPPY BOLLY - Drops in class to run for a tag, sent out by quality trainer Gary Mandella.

Race 5
#3 - WARRENS GOLDNUGGET - Longshot second time starter versus a group of proven losers.

Race 6
#1 - LORD KITRA - Wired a maiden claiming field at the same distance on the turf in her last start, shows good works.

Race 7
#1 - J AND S EXPRESS - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works, sent out by high percentage trainer Vann Belvoir.

Race 8
#6 - ELLE STREET - Longshot first time starter who shows good works against a weak field.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Sunday, February 2, 2014

Two wins and one scratch on yesterday’s card including a $21.60 longshot. Early first post and an eight race program on this Super Bowl Sunday.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#7 - QATAR’S PEARL - Taking a flier on this longshot versus a weak field.

Race 2
#1 - AMANDA - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 3
#5 - PUTAHAXONHER - Second time starter versus a group of proven losers.

Race 4 G2 Palos Verdes Stakes
#3 - MAJESTIC STRIDE - Won a G3 in his last start, should try to front steal this against the G1 BC Sprint champion.

Race 5
#6 - STROLLIN HOME - Sent out by the profitable combination of apprentice jockey Drayden Van Dyke and trainer Tom Proctor.

Race 6
#5 - TIZ DYNAMIC - Big win in his last start, shows good works, sent out by high percentage trainer Richard Baltas.

Race 7
#7 - GOT EVEN - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows early speed, Bejarano rides.

Race 8
#5 - BERTRANE - Longshot first time starter is bred for the turf and conditioned by high quality trainer Carla Gaines.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

SANTA ANITA
Saturday, February 1, 2014

Four wins and one scratch on yesterday’s card. Great program today with two graded stakes.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#2 - MENSA HEAT - Drops in class, sent out by hot trainer Ted West.

Race 2
#5 - SILVER HUSTLER - Drops in class, shows good works.

Race 3
#2 - APPEALING TALE - Wired the field in his last start, 2/3 wins at SA and the distance.

Race 4
#5 - WITH A MIRACLE - Finished 3rd and claimed out of her last race, shows good works.

Race 5
#5 - WOEBEGON - Finished 2nd and claimed out of her last race, shows early speed, high percentage trainer Michael Pender is the conditioner.

Race 6
#5 - SCORCHER - Shipper from Turf Paradise in Phoenix won his last two starts, goes for the hat trick today.

Race 7 G1 Las Virgenes Stakes
#7 - TASTE LIKE CANDY - Finished 2nd in a G2 in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano/Hollendorfer team up to try to beat the undefeated filly.

Race 8 G2 Arcadia Stakes
#2 - VAGABOND SHOES - Tried the G1 BC Turf in his last start, shows good works.

Race 9
#13 - DEHERE IS GONE - Second time starter, drops in class for high quality trainer Bill Spawr.