SANTA ANITA - Thursday, February 28, 2013

Four winners and a profitable day on Sunday.  Typical tough weekday card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, 3/9 in the money.

Race 2

#5 - MASARU - Second time starter, closer who should like the stretch out in distance.

Race 3

#4 - UBELONGTOMEMISSY - G2 try in her last race, shows good works to prepare for today.

Race 4

#2 - SOLAR ROCKET - Finished 3rd in his last start and drops in class.

Race 5

#10 - BABY BLAKE - Finished 2nd in his last start, closer who should like the extra distance, Bejarano rides.

Race 6

#6 - MACHO DORADO - Won his last start at the same level and claimed, 3/3 in the money at 7F, Bejarano up.

Race 7

#7 - CAUSEITHERTZ - Won his last start at the same distance, sent out by Baffert/Bejarano combination.

Race 8

#11 - PRIMED AND READY - Finished 3rd in his last start, has finished in the money at the tough 7F distance, Bejarano pilots.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, February 24, 2013

Two winners on a wild day yesterday. Pick 6 carryover for today is $100k. Today is the last of the tough cards for this week.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - INCLUDE THE CAT - Stakes try in her last start, shows good works, sent out by the Gomez/Canani combination.

Race 2

#8 - MORGANOUSKA - Finished 3rd and claimed in his last start, Bejarano and Hollendorfer team up for this one.

Race 3

#4 - BLACK N BEAUTY - New York shipper finished 2nd in his last start, 15/21 in the money.

Race 4

#6 - MARK OF A GEM - Closer who should take to the hillside.

Race 5

#8 - JOE CARL - Won his last race and was claimed, drops one class level to repeat, connections are Gomez/Mitchell.

Race 6

#8 - JADE WITH ENVY - Tried a stakes race in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 7

#3 - QIAONA - Won a stakes race in her last start, still eligible for NW1 condition, 

Gomez up.

Race 8

#3 - CIRCA’SGOLDENGEAR - He seems to like the hillside and shows turf works around the dogs to prepare.

Race 9

#4 - PURE BLUSH - Finished 2nd in her last start and has two turn experience.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, February 23, 2013

Profitable day yesterday despite having only two winners. Tough cards this whole week.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#8 - ENCHANTED DREAMS - Drops in class to run for a tag, turf to dirt angle.

Race 2

#5 - STANWYCK - Won her last start, has potential to step up in class and repeat for the Gomez/Shirreffs combination.

Race 3

#3 - PENROSE - Drops to run for a tag, has two turn experience.

Race 4

#5 - MY PHILLY GIRL - Finished 3rd in her last start, has won at the distance.

Race 5

#3 - UNBRIDLED’S NOTE - Finished 3rd in a G1 try in his last start.

Race 6

#2 - SUN’S OUT - Finished 3rd in his last start and drops in class, Gomez rides.

Race 7

#1 - GRUMPY SMALL MOUTH - Finished 2nd in his last start and drops in class, shows good works to prepare for today.

Race 8 - G2 San Carlos Stakes

#7 - THE LUMBER GUY - Has won previously at the tough 7F distance, shows good works, Gomez rides.

Race 9

#8 - WIND OF BOSPHORUS - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good early speed.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, February 22, 2013

Two winners yesterday on a tough card as I predicted. Another very tough card again today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - WILLIE BROWN - Finished 2nd in his last start, should like the extra distance.

Race 2

#4 - GALLANT FIELDS - New York shipper finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 3

#3 - HIDDEN PASSION - Just missed in her last start, looks like the best of a grab bag field.

Race 4

#4 - SACRED DELIGHT - Stakes try in her last race, closer who should be coming fast at the end.

Race 5

#2 - MISS BECCA - Drops from allowance company to run for a tag, finished 2nd in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 6

#2 - MR T BIRD - Has the potential to step up in class off a maiden claiming win in his last start, high win percentage trainer Art Sherman sends him out.

Race 7

#3 - ATTICUS JACK - 2/5 wins at the distance, 6/19 wins overall.

Race 8

#4 - HIDETHEGOODSTUFF - Finished 2nd in both her starts, shows good works, strong connections in Bejarano/Hollendorfer.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, February 21, 2013

Five winners on the Monday holiday card. Players didn’t fare so well resulting in a Pick 6 carryover for today of $114K. Grab bag card of proven losers today. Should be feast or famine. Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - RUSSDICULOUS - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good early speed.

Race 2

#2 - DISTRACTING - Stakes try in his last race, shows good works for the Bejarano/Baffert team.

Race 3

#9 - TROY STORY - Hard to like a horse that is 0/15, but this one has hillside experience and Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#6 - TRIBAL SPY - Finished 2nd in her last start and shows good early speed.

Race 5

#6 - BRIGHT THOUGHT - Wired the field in his last two starts, Bejarano aboard.

Race 6

#5 - ROYAL TIGER - Drops in class and shows good works to prepare.

Race 7

#5 - I DON’T CARE WHO - Big maiden claiming win in his last start, sent out by high percentage trainer Art Sherman.

Race 8

#6 - UNMARKED BILLS - Finished 2nd in his only try at the distance, trained by hot trainer Richard Mandella.

SANTA ANITA - Monday, February 18, 2013

Four winners on yesterday’s card. “Make President‘ Day a Make Bank Holiday.”  Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - SATURDAY NITE RIDE - Finished 3rd in her last start, has experience around two turns and shows good works to prepare for today.

Race 2

#3 - TOP KISSER - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, has experience on the turf at today’s distance, shows good works for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 3

#3 - BIG WAGS - Won his last two starts at the $8K claiming level, has the potential to step up two classes and win for Bill Spawr.

Race 4

#5 - WOEBEGON - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class and shows good works for the Gomez/Canani team.

Race 5

#6 - CAYAMBE - Won his last two starts, 3/6 wins on the hillside, sent out by Bill Spawr.

Race 6

#8 - SAMURAI JESS - Finished 2nd in her last start and drops in class.

Race 7

#5 - ROCK ME BABY - Won his first two starts, going for a hat trick for trainer Craig Dollase.

Race 8

#6 - EULA B. - Finished 2nd in her last start, trained by hot trainer Ben Cecil.

Race 9 - G2 Buena Vista Stakes

#2 - MIZDIRECTION - Won her last two starts, 4/4 wins at Santa Anita, shows good works.

Race 10

#10 - CHILA ALI - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, February 17, 2013

Three short priced winners on yesterday’s card. Weird card today with lots of maiden races and first level non-maiden races.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#10 - MIND THE MAKER - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good early speed.

Race 2

#4 - SWEET RED CAT - Won a maiden race in her last start, has potential to step up in class and repeat, turf to dirt angle, Gomez up.

Race 3

#4 - MISDEED - Finished 2nd in his last start, has experience at the distance, trained by high quality trainer Richard Mandella.

Race 4

#4 - MUM’S TRUCKEE - Finished 2nd in her last start, 2/3 in the money on the turf, shows good works and Gomez rides.

Race 5

#5 - FOOTBRIDGE - 2/2 in the money, has two turn experience and shows good works, Gomez aboard.

Race 6

#2 - BROKER BRETT - 2/2 in the money on the turf, a closer who should like the extra distance.

Race 7 - G2 San Vicente Stakes

#2 - SHAKIN IT UP - 2/2 in the money at the tough 7F distance, finished 3rd in a G3 try in his last race and shows good works.

Race 8

#10 - SHAME ON ALEX - Won a maiden claimer in his last start and is poised to step up in class and repeat, sent out by the Espinoza/Ellis team.

Race 9

#7 - AQUA FEVER - 4/5 in the money at Santa Anita, may have found the correct distance for this horse at 7F.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, February 16, 2013

Looks like I was correct that they emptied out the barns yesterday.  Much better looking card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - BONITA STAR - Drops in class and shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#1 - LAMM - Won his last race at today’s distance and was claimed, moves up one class level today and has Bejarano aboard.

Race 3

#5 - SMIL’N FROM ABOVE - Finished 3rd in her last race and drops in class.

Race 4 - G2 Santa Maria Stakes

#2 - BOOK REVIEW - Finished 2nd in her last start at the same level, Bejarano up.

Race 5

#1 - MIDNIGHT LUCKY - First time starter piloted by Bejarano.

Race 6

#2 - MISS WELL MOLDED - Won her last race and is 3/3 in the money at today’s distance on the turf.

Race 7

#8 - DEL MAR SUNSET - Second time starter who finished 3rd in her last start and has experience at the tough 7F distance, shows good works to prepare for today.

Race 8

#8 - JUBLIANT GIRL - Has won both of her starts on the hillside, has a good shot at a hat trick today.

Race 9

#5 - LADY KATFISH - Won a maiden claimer in her last start, connections are Bejarano/Dollase.

Race 10

#2 - EXCHANGE STUDENT - Drops to run for a tag and is sent out by 43% winning trainer Tom Proctor.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, February 15, 2013

Two winners on a very tough card yesterday. Pick 6 carryover for today is $56K. It looks like they emptied out the barns to construct today’s card.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - STARS AND MOONS - Finished 3rd in his last start and drops in class today, 4/7 in the money for hot trainer Ron Ellis.

Race 2

#2 - TALK THE WALK - Finished 3rd in his last start and shows good works.

Race 3

#3 - A TOAST TO YOU - Just missed in his last start, sent out by high percentage trainer Peter Miller.

Race 4

#3 - DECEPTION FREE - Finished 2nd in his last start, looks like the only early speed in the race and has “send” jockey Kevin Krigger aboard.

Race 5

#6 - VAN BRIT - Tried a stakes race in her last start, 8 year old girl has won over 50% of the time at today’s distance.

Race 6

#1 - BLUSHING ANGEL - Won a maiden race in her last start, has potential to step up in class and repeat today.

Race 7

#5 - SPRING BLOOM - Won her last start, steps up in class at a rarely carded distance which she should like, sent out by high quality trainer John Shirreffs.

Race 8

#6 - SUPER ABILITY - Second time starter who comes off a long layoff, however he showed early speed in his only start and has prepared with excellent workouts.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, February 14, 2013

Better day than expected on Sunday with three winners on a very tough card.  Typical weekday card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - DJ DAVE - Drops in class and runs off a layoff for quality trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 2

#3 - FOLK DANCER - Finished 3rd in her last start and drops in class today, looks like the lone early speed in the race.

Race 3

#10 - SWINGAWAY - 3/3 in the money on the hillside, closer whose running style fits the turf.

Race 4

#4 - LICO - Just missed in his last start, 3/5 in the money, should be coming at the end.

Race 5

#8 - AIN - Drops in class and should like the extra distance.

Race 6

#2 - ROSSI RESERVE - Wheeled back in seven days after finishing 2nd and being claimed, sent out by the strong Espinoza/Belvoir connection.

Race 7

#4 - BEST PRESENT EVER - Stakes try in her last start, seems to like the hillside, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#3 - MEDUSALINA - Finished 2nd in her last start, should like the extra half furlong in distance.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, February 10, 2013

Very tough day for everyone yesterday. Pick 6 carryover for today is $97K. Nothing easier today as this is one of the toughest cards I’ve seen in a long time.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - CABO CHICO - Drops in class and shows early speed.

Race 2

#7 - SWISS KEY - First time starter from the hot Kory Owens barn.

Race 3

#7 - POKER DAVE - Drops in class and was claimed in his last start, should run off the layoff.

Race 4

#9 - OCEAN’S OF MONEY - Just missed in her last start, seems to like the hillside.

Race 5

#3 - BAY RUSH - Drops in class and has experience at the distance.

Race 6

#1 - GUEST STAR - Just missed in his last start, shows good works for the Espinoza/Shirreffs team.

Race 7

#2 - CONKATE - Drops in class, turf to dirt angle.

Race 8

#1 - BYRAMA - G2 try in her last start, has won on the hillside, shows good works and has Bejarano on the lawn.

Race 9

#2 - RACY ROSE - Finished in the money in her last two starts, 3/5 in the money at Santa Anita.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, February 9, 2013

Four winners on yesterday’s card. Interesting card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#10 - WINE TIZZY - Finished 2nd in his last start, closer whose running style fits the turf.

Race 2

#3 - FIRST STRIKE - Drops in class, seems to like the tough 7F distance, Espinoza rides.

Race 3

#2 - HE’S NOT TOO SHABY - Finished 2nd in his last start, should like the extra distance.

Race 4

#8 - SYNDICATED - Finished 3rd in his last start, trained by hot trainer Michael Pender; thirty-five years ago it was “Toro on Turf,” now it is“Bejarano on Turf.”

Race 5

#3 - TRICE UP - Finished 2nd in his last start, 5/9 in the money, trained by Art Sherman.

Race 6

#10 - HIDINGINPLAINSITE - Finished 2nd in his last start, seems to like the hillside.

Race 7

#5 - ZEE BROS - First time starter who shows excellent works.

Race 8

#3 - PRIDE OF SILVER - Finished 3rd in his last start and drops in class.

Race 9 - G2 San Marcos Stakes

#1 - INTERACTION - Finished 2nd in his last start, has won at the distance, trained by veteran stakes trainer Ron McAnally.

Race 10

#10 - CAPTAIN HADLEY - Finished 2nd in his last start, should like the extra distance.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, February 8, 2013

Three winners on yesterday’s card. Tough day for the players resulting in a Pick 6 carryover of $48K. Another very puzzling card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#8 - SPACECOAST - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows excellent works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#4 - MALIBU HONEY - First time starter who shows good works and should be ready to fire.

Race 3

#4 - FUNNY BELLE - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class and sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 4

#5 - STREETS OF HEAVEN - Shipper from Golden Gate, drops in class, Bejarano aboard.

Race 5

#2 - SENOR RAIN - Just missed in his last start and was claimed by trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 6

#7 - CATIENUS GOLD - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good early speed and excellent works for trainer Jeff Bonde.

Race 7

#3 - HAIL MARY - Big win in her last race as a first time starter, runs for high percentage trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 8

#9 - GOODBYE CHARLIE - Hard to like a horse that is 0/13, but this is a grab bag of bottom level maiden claimers; finished 2nd in his last two starts and is due to break through for super hot trainer Herbert Bacorn.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, February 7, 2013

Three wins on Sunday.  Very tough midweek card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - CAT’SDOUBLEDAYGIRL - Drops in class and claimed out of her last race, sent out by the Spawr/Bejarano team.

Race 2

#3 - BODAWAY - Big win in his last start, conditioned by the very hot trainer Adam Kitchingham.

Race 3

#7 - THE SIXTIES - Which Mike Mitchell shipper from England will score? I give the edge to this one who is 5/9 in the money in his previous starts.

Race 4

#7 - R DOUBLEDAY - Drops in class from her last start for trainer Michael Pender, shows good works and is going for her third consecutive win.

Race 5

#6 - BACK TO BAKO - 3/5 in the money in his previous starts, closing style should fit his first try on the turf.

Race 6

#9 - ROSSI RESERVE - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class and has two turn experience.

Race 7

#11 - ALLEY HONDRO - Claimed in his last start, runs for the strong Ron Ellis barn.

Race 8

#3 - REMIND MEE - Drops in class to run for a tag, comes out of a super fast race.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, February 3, 2013

Wow, what a day yesterday! I hit the first six races on the card including a $28.00 winner in the 3rd race. Early post time and an eight race card on this Super Bowl Sunday.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - MIS ISABEL - Has won at the distance and Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#5 - LADY SHAZZAM - 2/2 in the money at the distance, shows good works.

Race 3

#1 - PRINCESS OF PEARL - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 4

#6 - TAMARACK SMARTY - Claimed in his last race, should be coming at the end for trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 5

#6 - STONESIDE - Won his last race and drops in class to a softer spot.

Race 6

#4 - TALE OF A CHAMPION - G2 try in his last race, 3/4 wins at the distance on the turf.

Race 7 - San Antonio Stakes

#2 - GAME ON DUDE - This champion wired the field in his last race and shows good works off a layoff.

Race 8

#4 - ROUST ‘EM BERTIE - Finished 2nd in her last race, has two turn experience and seems to like the turf.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, February 2, 2013

Three wins on yesterday’s card. Tremendously exciting card today with three graded stakes races.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - TIZ THE TRUTH - Just missed in his last start, shows good works and should like the extra distance.

Race 2

#2 - MR. BOSSY PANTS - Won his last start on the hillside, drops in class, Espinoza rides.

Race 3

#4 - VALEN - Best of a bad bunch of bottom level maiden claimers.

Race 4 - Robert B. Lewis Stakes

#2 - FLASHBACK- Which Baffert horse will it be this time? This one gets the nod off a big maiden win in his last start, shows excellent works to prepare for today.

Race 5

#1 - MAGNIFICENT SHIRL - Finished 2nd in her last start, sent out by Bejarano/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 6

#2 - ITALIAN RULES - G1 try in his last race, shows early speed and good works for trainer John Sadler.

Race 7

#6 - POWER FOOT - Finished 3rd in his last start, this closer has the correct running style for the turf, Mandella trains.

Race 8 - G2 Strub Stakes

#2 - FED BIZ - Won G2 in his last start, shows excellent works and is the lone early speed in the race and should be able to control the pace.

Race 9 - G2 Arcadia Stakes

#14 - STRONG SUIT - Seriously intended shipper from England, shows good works and brings English jockey James Spencer to ride.

Race 10

#2 - EATON HALL - Finished 3rd in his last start and claimed, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, February 1, 2013

Three winners on yesterday’s card. Looks like another tough card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - ONE FIRM CAT - Tried a stakes race in his last start, previous winner at Santa Anita, Gomez rides.

Race 2

#2 - R DOUBLEDAY - Won her last race at one level below today and is capable of stepping up in class, shows good works for hot trainer Michael Pender.

Race 3

#5 - PATRIOT’S VOYAGE - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works and has plenty of early speed.

Race 4

#10 - MAX COOPER - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, sent out by strong Espinoza/Belvoir combination.

Race 5

#2 - BELONGING - Just missed in her last start, Gomez/Sadler team up for this one.

Race 6

#8 - MACHO DORADO - Drops in class to run for a tag, sent out by high percentage trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 7

#9AE - PUSSYCAT LIPS - Choice if she gets in, ran 3rd in her last start, sent out by Gomez/Sadler connections.

--OR--

#2 - BIRDLOVER - Finished 2nd in the same race as the also eligible above, 2/4 in the money on the turf.

Race 8

#2 - SHE’S ACTCEPTIONAL - Second time starter from the Julio Canani barn, shows excellent works to prepare for today.