SANTA ANITA - Sunday, March 31, 2013

Tough day yesterday with only one winner.  The “Saints” will be in church on this Easter Sunday, we “Sinners” will be at the track.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - READYFORHERCLOSEUP - Has two turn experience, sent out by sharp trainer Richard Mandella.

Race 2

#6 - UBELONGTOMEMISSY - Finished 2nd in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 3

#1 - JUST BECAUSE - Finished 2nd in his last start and shows good works.

Race 4

#6 - SCOOTER BIRD - Finished 3rd in her last start and has two turn experience.

Race 5

#5 - TRES BORRACHOS - This old guy won his last start at Santa Anita and the distance, can repeat with Gomez aboard.

Race 6

#5 - CASSANDRA LYNNE - Won big as a first time starter, should be able to handle the step up in class and the hillside to repeat.

Race 7

#1 - ROSSI RESERVE - If Espinoza can get her to rate, she should be able to carry her early speed around two turns and score.

Race 8

#6 - KEY DECISION - Finished 3rd in his last start, Espinoza rides.

Race 9

#7 - MAGIC MAYA - Drops to run for a tag, Espinoza rides.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, March 30, 2013

Only two winners yesterday out of seven races played. Tough day all around. Pick 6 carryover for today is $50K. Good betting card today. If you are correct you should make a lot of money. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - JUSTAMITCH - First time starter who ships down from Northern California, shows good works at Pleasanton for trainer Jeff Bonde.

Race 2

#2 - FATHER OF SCIENCE - Shipper from Ireland tried G3 competition in his last start over there, has worked around the dogs and is ridden by turf expert Rafael Bejarano.

Race 3

#1 - ONLY THE GOLD - Big drop in class, turf to dirt angle, Gomez rides.

Race 4

#9 - CHANTAL’S GIRL - First time starter from 67% winning trainer E.G. Burnison’s barn.

Race 5

#3 - BROTHER PETE - First time starter piloted by Bejarano.

Race 6

#9 - DOINGHARDTIMEAGAIN - Finished 2nd in her last start, turf to dirt angle, shows good works for the Bejarano/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 7

#5 - MCALLISTER BOYS - Claimed in his last start, now runs for the Bejarano/Hollindorfer team.

Race 8

#4 - COULD BE TROUBLE - Won his last two starts, takes a big step up in class, Gomez rides for the hat trick.

Race 9

#11 - SMOKENOMORE - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, runs off a long layoff for trainer Bill Spawr.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, March 29, 2013

Very good day yesterday with five winners out of seven races played.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#6 - JESSE’S GIACOMO - Shipper from Golden Gate won her last start and has potential to repeat.

Race 2

#2 - CARIBE D’ORO - First time starter sent out by the Gomez/Proctor team.

Race 3

#3 - VIVA CARINA - Won her last start, takes a big step up in class to repeat, Espinoza rides.

Race 4

#8 - KINGSBURY - Finished 2nd in his last start and claimed, tries to stretch out for 67% winning trainer Adam Kitchingman.

Race 5

#7 - CORINTHIAN MELODY - Finished 3rd in her last start, closer who should like the extra distance, Gomez rides.

Race 6

#4 - LAUGH AT LIFE - Finished 3rd in his last start, 2/2 in the money lifetime.

Race 7

#6 - ROSENGOLD - Won a stakes on the hillside in his last start, tries to stretch out and run two turns off excellent works for trainer Julio Canani.

Race 8

#7 - FLASHY DELIGHT - Finished 3rd in her last start, takes a big drop in class, Espinoza rides.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, March 28, 2013

Only one short priced winner out of eight races played on Sunday. I should have predicted that it would be a bad day since all of the big boys went to New Mexico for the Sunland Derby.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#4 - WILD MEDIA - 4/4 in the money, now or never to break maiden.

Race 2

#4 - CHURCH AVENUE - Won last race at one level above today, early speed should allow her to score in a softer spot, Bejarano/Hollendorfer team up.

Race 3

#6 - SUANCES LUCK - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 4

#3 - BIG NOTE - Drops in class for his second North American start, shows good works for trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 5

#6 - EGG DROP - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class to run for a tag, connections are Gomez/Mitchell.

Race 6

#7 - CHOSEN MIRACLE - G2 try in his last start, shorten up to take advantage of good early speed, sent out by Bejarano/Hollendorfer.

Race 7

#8 - MISS AMERICAN PIE - Won both of her previous starts, steps up in class to go for the hat trick, Gomez rides.

Race 8

#4 - ENGLISH RHYTHM - 4/5 in the money on the turf, trained by Mike Mitchell.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, March 24, 2013

Big day yesterday with six winners. Kind of a junky card for a Sunday.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - CONGREGATIONALIST - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class and shows good early speed.

Race 2

#4 - DYNAMIZE - Taking a flier on a horse coming off a layoff with experience at this unusual distance for a turf maiden race.

Race 3

#2 - NATIONAL - Won his last three starts and claimed in his last two, moves up one level in class for 67% winning trainer Adam Kitchingman.

Race 4

#7 - WARREN’S DR. BOO - Won his last start at the same level, sent out by hot trainer Jorge Gutierrez.

Race 5

#9 - MUM’S TRUCKEE - Won her last start and shows good works to repeat.

Race 6

#10 - TIZ A PLAYER - First time starter with good works against a soft field.

Race 7 - G2 Santa Ana Stakes

#1 - LADY OF SHAMROCK - G1 try in her last start, previous winner at Santa Anita and the distance.

Race 8

#1 - OBSESS - Drops in class and Espinoza rides.

Race 9

#10 - ATTA GIRL ALMA - Finished 2nd in her last start, seems to like the hillside.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, March 23, 2013

Only one short priced winner yesterday.  Another tough day for the players resulting in a giant two day Pick 6 carryover of $192K.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - HARD BILL - Won his last start at one level below today, capable of stepping up in class off good works.

Race 2

#2 - TOP KISSER - Wired the field to break maiden in her last start, shows good works, sent out by Bejarano/Hollendorfer team.

Race 3

#6 - SPLENDID FORTUNE - Drops to run for a tag for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 4

#1 - MY SAMURAI WARRIOR - Finished 2nd in his last start, has hillside experience.

Race 5

#1 - DECLASSIFY - First time starter who shows good works for the Bejarano/Baffert connections.

Race 6

#2 - WEDNESDAY - Shortens up to take advantage of her early speed in a hillside try, shows good works and Bejarano rides.

Race 7 - G3 Tokyo City Cup Stakes

#4 - OILISBLACKGOLD - Won his last start, steps up out of the claiming ranks for this marathon, shows good works for high percentage trainer Craig Dollase.

Race 8

#3 - DRIFT KING - Drops in class and has Bejarano up on the turf.

Race 9

#1 - JAWBREAKER - Second time starter who drops in class for trainer Mike Mitchell.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, March 22, 2013

Two winners yesterday out of seven races played for a small profit. Typical tough weekday card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - BAY RUSH - Drops in class and shows a previous win at the distance.

Race 2

#3 - BLUESKIESNRAINBOWS - Just missed in his last start, sent out by the Bejarano/Hollendorfer team.

Race 3

#6 - CANDY’S JEWEL - Drops to run for a tag,  Bejarano/Hollendorfer are the connections.

Race 4

#4 - REST LAKE - First time starter with Gomez aboard.

Race 5

#9 - SENSE OF A WOMAN - Finished 2nd in her last start, closing style should be a fit for her first try on the turf.

Race 6

#4 - LEO THE LION - Takes a big drop in class after a long layoff.

Race 7

#2 - SAINT LOUP - Finished 2nd in his last start, Gomez and Canani team up for this turf marathon.

Race 8

#9 - BLAZEN ALL STAR - Finished 2nd in her last start, has two turn experience.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, March 21, 2013

Fantastic day on Sunday with five winners including two longshots.  Bottom of the barrel card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - PROUD BOK - First time starter with a shot to fire against a weak field.

Race 2

#2 - HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS - Finished 2nd in his last start, may have finally found the right level to break maiden.

Race 3

#3 - SPACECOAST - Showed early speed in her last race and good works to prepare for today, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#1 - WITTGENSTEIN - Stakes try in her last race, shows good works.

Race 5

#5 - COURAGEOUSANDBOLD - Won her last start at one level above today, tries a softer spot to repeat.

Race 6

#4 - SOUL SAVER - Claimed out of his last race, finished 2nd in his only hillside start.

Race 7

#4 - GREAT WARRIOR - Drops in class and shows good works.

Race 8

#6 - TRIBAL SPY - Claimed out of her last race, shows early speed, Espinoza rides.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, March 17, 2013

Four winners on yesterday’s card for a nice profit. Undistinguished St. Patrick’s Day card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - MELANISTIC - Finished 3rd in her last start and claimed, previous winner at Santa Anita and the distance, capable of stepping up in class to score, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#1 - HORIZONTALYSPEAKING - First time starter that shows good works.

Race 3

#1 - SIR ALLISON - Drops in class and shows good works for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 4

#9 - JADE WITH ENVY - Finished 2nd in her last start, should like the stretch out on the turf, Bejarano aboard.

Race 5

#2 - AIN’T NO OTHER - Won a stakes race in his last start, Bejarano/Hollendorfer team up for this one.

Race 6

#5 - TRIBE - Finished 3rd in his last start, should close on the hillside, Espinoza rides.

Race 7

#9 - FOOTBRIDGE - All three starts in the money, has two turn experience, set to break maiden with Gomez up.

Race 8

#6 - BENCH GLORY - Won her last start on the hillside, capable of stepping up in class to repeat off the layoff.

Race 9

#7 - ICE CREAM TRUCK - Has 7F experience and Gomez to guide him.

SANTA ANITA -Saturday, March 16, 2013

Only two low priced winners yesterday. Tough day for everyone. Pick 6 carryover for today is $45K. Today is Ladies Day with eight of the nine races carded for the girls.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - ROSSI RESERVE - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class, Espinoza rides.

Race 2

#5 - DINVAR DIVA - Shipper from England, Rosie Napravnik comes to Santa Anita to ride for Richard Mandella so they should be trying.

Race 3

#2 - ILLICIT AFFAIR - Expensive first time starter from the Bob Baffert barn.

Race 4

#9 - JOEANDBETTY’SBABY - Finished 3rd in her last start, has experience on the hillside and shows good works.

Race 5

#5 - EULA B. - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, is 6/9 in the money.

Race 6

#3 - TRIBALICIOUS - Claimed in her last start, runs off a long layoff for cagy trainer Bill Spawr.

Race 7 - G1 Santa Margarita Stakes

#3 - JOYFUL VICTORY - Shipper from the South, won a stakes race in her last start and showed good works at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, Rosie Napravnik comes in to ride for Southern Circuit trainer Larry Jones.

Race 8 - G2 San Luis Rey Stakes

#7 - BRIGHT THOUGHT - Big wins in his last three starts including two on the grass, 2/2 wins at Santa Anita, has potential to take a big step up in class in this marathon race on the turf in the only race on the card for the boys, Espinoza rides.

Race 9

#3 - WARREN’S FLASHER - 2/2 in the money and she shows good works.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, March 15, 2013

Bad day yesterday with only one short priced winner. Another tough card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - SHACKBAMALAMA - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class.

Race 2

#5 - WAR ACADEMY - G2 try in his last start, shows good works for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 3

#2 - IN A WINE TIZZY - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, shows good works.

Race 4

#8 - HIDDEN BLESSING - Finished in the money in his last three starts, should be coming at the end.

Race 5

#5 - WHAT A SPOT - Won last as a first time starter, has good turf breeding, sent out by the Gomez/Proctor team.

Race 6

#5 - COULD BE TROUBLE - Big maiden claiming win in her last start, should like the extra distance to repeat.

Race 7

#5 - D’PENDABLE - Quality horse who has won in 2/3 starts, shows good works for trainer Bob Baffert off a long layoff.

Race 8

#4 - FIRENDESIRE - Finished 3rd in her last start, has run at the tough 7F distance.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, March 14, 2013

Three wins on Sunday’s card. Tough day for the players. Pick 6 carryover for today is $94K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - SHADOW HILL - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 2

#3 - TALK THE WALK - 2/4 in the money, seems to like the distance.

Race 3

#1 - MIA ISABEL - Previous winner at Santa Anita and the distance, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#8 - BLACK WITCH - 2/3 in the money, has two turn experience, shows good works off the layoff for the Bejarano/Baffert team.

Race 5

#2 - VAN BRIT - Finished 3rd in her last start and was claimed, 50% win rate on both the turf and the distance.

Race 6

#3 - DRIFT KING - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, turf to dirt angle, Bejarano aboard.

Race 7

#3 - BEST PRESENT EVER - Finished 2nd in his last start, has experience on the hillside, Bejarano on turf.

Race 8

#1 - DECEPTION FREE - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, should show early speed for send jockey Kevin Krigger.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, March 10, 2013

Tough day yesterday with only two winners. A very undistinguished Sunday card.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - FLEW FLICKER - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, has experience around two turns.

Race 2

#3 - LET EM SHINE - Big win in his last start, good works for 71% winning trainer Adam Kitchingham.

Race 3

#2 - INDIAN GODS - Shows good works for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 4

#3 - MOTOWN MEN - Won his last start, shortens up to run on the hillside for trainer Peter Eurton, Bejarano on turf.

Race 5

#2 - BROADWAY NIKA - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class.

Race 6

#12 - REAL HEAT - Finished 2nd in his last start, sent out by trainer Eric Kruljac, Bejarano rides on the turf.

Race 7

#1 - TIZ SNAZZY - Steps up off a maiden claiming win in his last start, has won at Santa Anita and the distance.

Race 8 - G3 Las Flores Stakes

#5 - TEDDY’S PROMISE - Won her last two starts including a G2 in her last race, 3/3 wins at the distance, shows good works to prepare, Espinoza rides.

Race 9

#3 - LATE NIGHT SKY - Drops in class, 5/9 in the money on the turf.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, March 9, 2013

Three winners on yesterday’s card, another good day despite the sloppy conditions. This is a fairly weak Saturday card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - ONE FAST FROG - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class for trainer David Hofmans.

Race 2

#3 - SOLAR ROCKET - Previous winner at Santa Anita and the distance.

Race 3

#1 - DONATO - Won his last start and was claimed, capable of stepping up two levels and repeating off good works.

Race 4

#6 - MARINDA - Big maiden win on the hillside in her last start, connections are Bejarano/Mandella.

Race 5

#7 - RED TESLA - Finished 3rd in his last last start, shows good works off a long layoff for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 6

#3 - LEMON DROP KID - 2/2 in the money on the turf, shows good works.

Race 7 - G2 San Felipe Stakes

#2 - FLASHBACK - Two big wins in his only two starts including a G2 win in his last race, super works for trainer Bob Baffert, a possible Kentucky Derby starter.

Race 8

#7 - SARACH - Won her last two starts, Bejarano/Mandella team up for this one.

Race 9

#10 - SWISS EMPEROR - You really have to swallow hard to back an 0/28 bottom level maiden claimer, but as the saying goes “in the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, March 8, 2013

Four winners on yesterday’s card, much better than expected given the sloppy conditions. Another typical weekday card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - LORD VRONSKY - Won his last three starts, was claimed last time and drops one level in class, sent out by trainer Bill Spawr.

Race 2

#7 - CHARMING CHANDRA - Second time starter who drops in class to run for a tag.

Race 3

#4 - MUM’S TRUCKEE - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, Gomez rides.

Race 4

#7 - IDONTROLLONSHABBOS - Finished 2nd in his last start, he may not roll on Saturday but he sure can run on Friday before sundown.

Race 5

#3 - SECRET COVE - Stakes try in her last start, Gomez aboard.

Race 6

#6 - ITALIAN RULES - Won and claimed in his last start, tries two levels higher today for trainer Bill Spawr.

Race 7

#2 - ATTICUS JACK - Finished 2nd in his last start and drops in class, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#10 - CHALIA ALI - Finished 2nd and claimed in her last start.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, March 7, 2013

Five winners on Sunday’s card for a profitable day.  Typical weekday card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - KINGSBURY - Drops to run for a tag, should fire off the layoff for trainer Tom Proctor.

Race 2

#2 - FIESTA EXPRESS - Shipper from Golden Gate Fields takes a big drop in class.

Race 3

#12AE - ENGLISH RHYTHM - Finished 2nd in her last start and claimed, sent out by trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 4

#3 - CHERRY ON THE CAKE - Second time starter who was claimed out of her debut start, sent out by Bejarano/Hollendorfer team.

Race 5

#8 - TROJENNA - Finished 2nd in her last start and has experience around two turns.

Race 6

#2 - CHURCH AVENUE - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class and shows good works for the Bejarano/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 7

#4 - I’M NOT GRAY - Won his last two starts, has potential to stretch out and run on the turf for the hat trick.

Race 8

#8 - RUN CHARLIE RUN - Hard to like an 0/9 horse, but this one is facing a weak field and in 5/9 in the money.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, March 3, 2013

Three short priced winners on Big ‘Cap Day.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#2 - UNUSUAL JAZZ - Stakes try in his last start, 2/4 wins at the distance on the turf.

Race 2

#7 - STREETS OF HEAVEN - Won his last start and claimed, has potential to step up two levels in class and repeat.

Race 3

#7 - JULIO’S GOLD - 3rd in her last start, should show early speed.

Race 4

#5 - DIAMONDSDIPLOMAT - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows plenty of early speed, sent out by trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 5

#7 - ARINYES LOVE - Drops in class and should be coming at the end.

Race 6

#14AE - REAL HEAT - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano on turf.

Race 7

#6 - PRIME NUMBER - Big maiden claiming win in his last start, shows good works to prepare for today.

Race 8

#9 - FIRE WITH FIRE - G2 try in his last start, should run off a layoff for Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella.

Race 9

#1 - CAPTAIN HADLEY - Claimed in his last start, strong connections in Bejarano/Hollendorfer.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, March 2, 2013

Four winners on yesterday’s card. Super card today featuring three G1 races on Big 'Cap Day.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#8 - STORM FIGHTER - Finished 2nd in his last start, should like the stretch out around two turns.

Race 2

#9 - FOXY BOSS - Finished 2nd in her last start, has turf experience, Espinoza rides.

Race 3

#2 - PRIZED BY BUCK - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, has two turn experience.

Race 4

#8 - J K’S MISCHIEF - Second time starter who finished 3rd in her only start.

Race 5

#5 - PROCUREMENT - Won on the hillside in his last start, sent out by the Proctor/Gomez team.

Race 6 - G1 Las Virgenes Stakes

#5 - BEHOLDER - Breeders Cup winner finished 2nd in her last start, connections are Mandella/Gomez.

Race 7

#4 - JULES JOURNEY - Finished 3rd in a stakes race in his last start, has a previous win at the distance.

Race 8

#5 - ROUSING SERMON - Has 7F experience, sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 9 - G1 Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes

#8 - MR. COMMONS - Shows good works off a layoff for trainer John Shirreffs.

Race 10 - G1 Santa Anita Handicap

#9 - GAME ON DUDE - Big G2 win in his last start, outstanding works to prepare for today.

Race 11

#6 - BAD BEHAVIOR - First time starter with excellent works.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, March 1, 2013

Brutal day yesterday for everyone. $.50 Pick 5 carryover for today is $227K, Pick 6 carryover for today is $45K. Another super tough card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - ONE WORLD - Drops in class and shows good works for trainer John Shirreffs.

Race 2

#1 - WILD MEDIA - 3/3 in the money including a 3rd place finish in his last start.

Race 3

#1 - GRAND GIANT - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#9 - ROLL YOUR EYES - Claimed in each of her last three starts, drops in class.

Race 5

#10 - PUFF PASTRY - Hard to like an 0/10 horse but she has finished 2nd in her last two starts and has hillside experience.

Race 6

#9 - INDIAN CLASSIC - Second time starter who finished 2nd in his first start.

Race 7

#4 - SURFCUP - Finished 3rd in a stakes race in his last start, Bejarano on turf.

Race 8

#5 - TIZ THE BLIZ - First time starter with good works for trainer Jeff Bonde whose charges have won 35% of the time at this meet.