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.

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#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.