SANTA ANITA - Saturday, October 6, 2012

Wild day of longshots yesterday with Pick 6 carryover for today.  Fortunately, my only winner was one of those longshots.  Sometimes it only takes one to have a winning day. 

Race 1

#3 - DON TITO - Has won at the distance, ran in a G2 last, trained by Sadler.  Other contenders: #5, #1.

Race 2

#2 - CONGREGATIONALIST - Finished 2nd in last at today’s distance, from hot Cerin barn.  Other contenders: #8, #6.

Race 3 Arroyo Seco G2

#3 - OBVIOUSLY - Has won at Santa Anita and the distance, won last and had best speed.  Other contenders: #1, #5.

Race 4

#6 - SCHERER MAGIC - Has won at the distance, from strong Sadler barn, ran in a G1 in last.  Other contenders: #2, #7.

Race 5

#10 - JUST IRISH - Second time starter who should improve for Garcia/Sadler combination.  Other contenders: #1, #4.

Race 6

#3 - NATALIE’S ACADEMY - Has won at the distance, conditioned by Machowsky, drops in class and had best speed in last.  Other contenders: #1, #12.

Race 7

#9 - ROCK OFF - Big win and best speed in last.  Other contenders: #3, #12.

Race 8 Santa Anita Sprint G1

#2 - AMAZOMBIE - Multiple wins at Santa Anita and the distance including G1 win in last, conditioned by Bill Spawr.  Other contenders: #5, #6.

Race 9

#2 - BYRONY - Has won at the distance, trained by Sadler, had best speed in G2 try in last.  Other contenders: #10, #11.

Race 10

#2 - KEY REVERSAL - Second time starter who was claimed in last. runs for Garcia/Sadler combination.  Other contenders: #12, #13.