Saturday, September 29, 2012

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, September 29, 2012


Very profitable opening day with only two winners on top. Today will be very exciting with five Grade 1 races whose winners automatically qualify for the Breeders Cup. In addition, the life size bronze statue of Zenyatta will be unveiled and the USC Marching Band will play.

Race 1
#1 - IVE STRUCK A NERVE - Ran in a Grade 1 in last, and prepped for this with a sharp work.  Other contenders: #6, #4.

Race 2
#10 - THIRTEEN BLACK - Has won at Santa Anita, drops in class and shortens to more favorable distance.  Other contenders: #1, #11.

Race 3
#3 - PRESS BARON - Won last at today’s distance, should be able to step up in class.  Other contenders: #5, #8.

Race 4
#4 - ROSIES READY - Second time starter should be ready to win after money finish in first start.  Other contenders: #2, #7.

Race 5
#8 - MR. MAKE BELIEVE - Has won at Santa Anita, drops in class and has best speed in last race.  Other contenders: #3, #10.

Race 6 Chandelier G1
#7 - EXECUTIVEPRIVILEGE - Has won all four of pervious starts including a G1 in last.  Other contenders: #5, #7.

Race 7 Frontrunner G1
#5 - DRY SUMMER - Won last, should like the switch from turf to dirt.  Other contenders: #10, #1.

Race 8 Zenyatta G1
#7 - LOVE AND PRIDE - Shipper from Saratoga won G1 in last and has best speed.  Other contenders: #6, #3.

Race 9 Rodeo Dr. G1
#11 - MARKETING MIX - Shipper from Arlington Park, just missed in G1 Beverly D. and has won at the distance.  Other contenders: #2, #12.

Race 10 Awesome Again G1
#1 - GAME ON DUDE - 4/4 at Santa Anita, just missed in the Pacific Classic G1 in last, has best speed.  Other contenders: #7, #9.

Race 11
#8 - BYRAMA - Has won on the hillside, has best speed in last.  Other contenders: #6, #9.

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