HOLLYWOOD PARK Sunday, April 28, 2013

Tough day all around yesterday with only one short priced winner. Pick 6 carryover for today is $121K. Good luck!

Race 1

#5 - FORMAT V - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, moves up one level in class, closing style fits the stretch out to two turns, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#2 - TRIBAL SPY - Drops in class and should like the extra distance.

Race 3

#1 - PENNY MAKER - Won a maiden claimer in his last start at the today’s distance, Bejarano aboard to repeat.

Race 4

#7 - BAROCCI - Stakes try in his last start, shows good works.

Race 5

#3 - PLENNY OF HENNY - Takes a big drop in class, 8/17 in the money.

Race 6

#1 - CORINTHIAN’S SONG - Finished in the money in his last two starts, 3/4 in the money on the turf, due to break his maiden.

Race 7

#5 - HOME JOURNEY - Finished 2nd in her last start, lone early speed should allow her to front steal this one.

Race 8 - G3 Wilshire Handicap

#4 - MOONIE’S MY NAME - Just missed in North American debut in his last start, 13/17 in the money on the turf.

Race 9

#5 - WARREN’S WESLEY - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano stays around to ride.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Saturday, April 27, 2013

Only one short priced winner out of six races played yesterday. Exciting card for California Gold Rush day. Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - HAIL MARY - Finished 2nd in her last start, 3/3 in the money, shows good works.

Race 2

#2 - GLORIOUS MEMORIES - Won a maiden claimer in her last start, steps up into open claimers to repeat.

Race 3

#5 - TRIBAL DUDE - Finished 2nd in his last start, turf to cushion track angle.

Race 4

#4 - UNUSUAL WAY - 6/8 in the money, shows good works, Maldonado rides.

Race 5

#6 - JOHN SCOTT - Won his last start, loves Bhp, set to repeat.

Race 6

#5 - DERBY GOLD - Has 7F experience, has underperformed so far, set to break out.

Race 7

#8 - MCALLISTER BOYS - Finished 2nd in a stakes try in his last start, has a previous win at the distance.

Race 8

#3 - TEDDY’S PROMISE - Finished 2nd in a G3 try in her last start, 4/8 wins at Bhp, shows good works.

Race 9

#8 - TIZ A MINISTER - G1 try in his last start, deep closer who should like the distance.

Race 10

#2 - ONEMORESWEETKISS - First time starter who shows good works, Maldonado aboard.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Friday, April 26, 2013

Good opening day with three winners. Much tougher day for the players resulting in a Pick 6 carryover of $39.5K. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - CATIENUS GOLD - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class, turf to poly angle.

Race 2

#7 - BETTER BET - First time starter with good connections.

Race 3

#1 - MALIBU LOVE - 4/5 in the money at Bhp and the start of the Iggie show.

Race 4

#6 - ROXELANA - Finished 3rd in his last two starts, turf to poly angle.

Race 5

#1 - SADDLERANCH - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class and shows good works off the layoff.

Race 6

#6 - TIZ MIDNIGHT - Second time starter who finished 3rd in her debut, shows super works for Bob Baffert.

Race 7

#1 - SAINT LOUP - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, Bejarano on turf.

Race 8

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

HOLLYWOOD PARK Thursday, April 25, 2013

Opening Day at the “Track of the Lakes and Flowers" after a winning Santa Anita meet. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - EAST SKY - Finished 3rd in his last start, second start off the claim.

Race 2

#7 - GISELE AT FONZ’S - First time starter with good connections.

Race 3

#6 - BEST PRESENT EVER - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, previous winner at Hollywood Park.

Race 4

#5 - LILLY’S PERFECT - Finished in the money in her last two starts, drops in class.

Race 5

#4 - BLUE JAY ATTACK - Drops in class and returns to the turf.

Race 6

#1 - KING MAYA - Finished 3rd in his last start, should like the stretch out around two turns.

Race 7

#5 - SUMMER EXCLUSIVE - G1 try in his last start, bred for the turf.

Race 8

#1 - TALK THE WALK - Drops in class and should stalk the pace to score.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, April 21, 2013

Closing Day of another winning meet. Headline event is the very popular turf marathon G2 San Juan Capistrano Handicap. Check back on Thursday for Opening Day at Betfair Hollywood Park, the “Track of the Lakes and Flowers.” Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - SWINGAWAY - Drops in class, 3/4 in the money on the turf.

Race 2

#3 - PROCUREMENT - Finished 2nd in his last start, Gomez/Proctor team up for this one.

Race 3

#4 - HONOUR THE DEPUTY - Finished 3rd and claimed in his last start, sent out by trainer Dan Blocker.

Race 4

#3 - ROBBIE THE CAT - Shows plenty of hillside experience, conditioned by Richard Mandella.

Race 5

#7 - INSIDEONDOUTSIDE - Finished 3rd in his last start, Gomez rides.

Race 6

#5 - GIFTING - Another high priced first time starter who shows good works for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 7 - G2 San Juan Capistrano Handicap

#5 - SKY KINGDOM - Big win in a G3 race in his last start, shows good works for  Baffert.

Race 8

#7 - CAPTAIN CORRIGAN - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, sent out by high win percentage trainer Adam Kitchingman.

Race 9

#3 - INDYGO FMA - Shows turf experience and ridden by turf expert Rafael Bejarano.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, April 20, 2013

Only one short priced winner again yesterday. Much better card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - ROSSI RESERVE - Should get the early lead and control the pace against these bottom level claimers.

Race 2

#3 - SALTY FORECAST - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good early speed for this short sprint.

Race 3

#1 - CANELO - Finished 2nd in his last start, the extra half furlong should help.

Race 4 - G2 Santa Barbara Handicap

#4 - LADY OF SHAMROCK - Finished 2nd in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 5

#5 - BANGED HIS EYE - 2/2 in the money at the distance, should stalk the pace.

Race 6

#8 - APPEALING - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops to run for a tag, Bejarano aboard.

Race 7

#3 - FIELD REPORT - Finished 2nd in his last start, 8/9 in the money, sent out by high quality trainer Bill Spawr.

Race 8 - G3 San Simeon Stakes

#3 - OBVIOUSLY - Seems to like the hillside and shows good works for trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 9

#11 - KINGSBURY - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, prepared by high win percentage trainer Adam Kitchingman.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, April 19, 2013

Only one winner yesterday. As the meet nears an end, anything can happen and it did. Pick 6 carryover is up to $371K. Bottom of the barrel card again today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - COURAGEOUSANDBOLD - Wired the field in her last start and claimed, up one class level to repeat, shows good works.

Race 2

#4 - DISTANT GLOW - Drops to run for a tag, Bejarano on turf.

Race 3

#1 - BUDS PAL - Wired the field in his last start, up one level to repeat, sent out by cagey trainer Julio Canani.

Race 4

#3 - PRINCESS OF PEARL - Finished 2nd in her last start and shows turf experience.

Race 5

#3 - BLUEGRASS ELLIE - Finished 3rd in her last start, sent out by high percentage trainer Jeff Bonde.

Race 6

#7 - DISTORT THIS - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class and has hillside experience.

Race 7

#3 - CASSANDRA LYNNE - Previous win at Santa Anita and the distance, trained by high quality veteran David Hofmans.

Race 8

#5 - INDIAN GODS - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, April 18, 2013

Three winners and a good day on Sunday. Tough day for the players resulting in a Pick 6 carryover of $85K for today  Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - I DON’T CARE WHO - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, Bejarano/Sherman team up.

Race 2

#8 - CEE’S THE YEAR - Won her last start, takes a big step up in class and tries the turf to repeat.

Race 3

#6 - PATRIOTIC LION - Tries a shorter distance against a weak field in this grab bag affair.

Race 4

#5 - SIR SEARSUCKER - First time starter sent out by trainer Mike Mitchell and ridden by turf star Rafael Bejarano.

Race 5

#2 - JUST BECAUSE - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, due to finally break his maiden.

Race 6

#3 - MACHA - Finished 3rd in her last start, runs for a tag for the Bejarano/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 7

#4 - WELLINGTON BEAUTY - Wired the field in her last start, drops to a softer spot to repeat.

Race 8

#5 - CUVEE EXCHANGE - Finished 3rd in her last start, seems to like the turf.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, April 14, 2013

Three winners on yesterday’s card. Bejarano is back after winning the Arkansas Derby and will have to decide who he wants to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Weak card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - CHINESE PRAISE - Finished 3rd and claimed in his last start, potential to step up in class and repeat.

Race 2

#10 - SO SHE DANCES - Big win in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 3

#1 - SISTER KATE - Shipper from Golden Gate won her last start, steps up in class for Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 4

#4 - MORGANOUSKA - Big win in his last start and claimed, takes a giant step up in class but has Bejarano aboard.

Race 5

#3 - WARREN’S VENEDA - First time starter with send jockey Kevin Krigger up against a weak field.

Race 6

#2 - MIRACLE MERGER - This 6 year old maiden lady drops to the bottom level and should fire off the layoff.

Race 7

#7 - IVANHO - Won his last start and moves up two levels, seems to like the hillside, sent out by the Gomez/Mitchell connections.

Race 8

#6 - ROUSING SERMON - 4/6 in the money at the distance, Bejarano/Hollendorfer team up for this one.

Race 9

#7 - HORIZONTALYSPEAKIN - First time starter against a weak field, Bejarano stays late to ride.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, April 13, 2013

Only one short priced winner yesterday on another day of bad decisions. No better for the players. Pick 6 carryover for today is $52K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - SMOKIN’ BERNIE - First time starter with good works, sent out by trainer Bob Baffert

Race 2

#7 - VIBRATO JAZZ - Drops in class and shows good works

Race 3

#2 - COURTSIDE - Finished 2nd in his last three starts, drops in class and shows plenty of early speed.

Race 4

#2 - OUTWARD SPIRAL - Has hillside experience and seeks a softer spot today.

Race 5

#6 - ZUZU’S PETALS - First time starter against a weak field

Race 6

#2 - DIXIELAND BLUES - Finished 2nd in his last start, 4/5 in the money on the hillside

Race 7

#6 - NO TRICKS FOR JACK - Finished 3rd in her last start, sent out by high win percentage trainer Philip D’Amato.

Race 8 - G3 Las Cienegas Stakes

#2 - SCHIAPARELLI - Big win on the hillside in her last start, steps up in class to take on the champ, Mizdirection, at a price.

Race 9

#6 - SHACKBAMALAMA - 3/3 in the money, drops in class to break his maiden.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, April 12, 2013

Three short priced winners on yesterday’s card. In this game, you make your own luck. I made two bad calls yesterday. I should have gone with the first time starter in the third race against a weak field and I should have taken the logical horse in the last race. Another tough weekday card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - MORENO’S MINE - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, 3/4 in the money.

Race 2

#2 - ROYAL WEEKEND - Drops to run for a tag, plenty of early speed, should fire off the long layoff.

Race 3

#2 - FAST N FURIUS CAT - Won his last start, moves up one level and tries the hillside.

Race 4

#3 - ONDINE - Finished 2nd in all three of her starts, due to break maiden for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 5

#13 - ERBEIA - Taking a flier on a fast closing longshot.

Race 6

#3 - SILK INDIAN - Won a maiden claimer in his last start, steps into open company to repeat.

Race 7

#5 - CONKATE - Big win in a claimer in her last start, steps up into allowance company to repeat.

Race 8

#6 - BURNS TURNS - Second time starter who finished 2nd in her only start, closing style should fit the hillside.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, April 11, 2013

Four winners and a super day on Sunday. Bottom of the barrel card today. Extra good luck will be needed!

Race 1 

#5 - ROLANDA - Drops in class, turf to dirt angle, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#4 - GRANNY CALLING - Finished 2nd in her last start and drops in class.

Race 3

#4 - WARREN’S DR. BOO - Finished 2nd in her last start, sent out by high percentage trainer Jorge Gutierrez.

Race 4

#4 - AMULAY - Drops in class, closer who should like the 7F distance.

Race 5

#2 - IDONTROLLONSHABBOS - Drops to the bottom claiming level, white Russians for all the Big Lebowski “Dudes” if he wins.

Race 6

#9 - REGIME - Second time starter who finished 2nd in her first start, Bejarano rides.

Race 7

#4 - THERMAL NERMAL - Won her last start and was claimed, steps up into allowance company to repeat.

Race 8

#1 - KING OF RAP - Taking a flier on this five year old maiden horse in his second lifetime start after a two year layoff. Is this a legitimate runner at a big price or a pet? We will see.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, April 7, 2013

Five winners on the Santa Anita Derby Day card.  Nondescript lineup today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - ROBBIE THE CAT - Drops in class and shows good early speed, turf to dirt angle, sharp moves by trainer Richard Mandella.

Race 2

#2 - WARREN’S MORGAN - Wired the field at the same level in her last start, Jorge Gutierrez trains.

Race 3

#2 - IN THE STARS - Finished 2nd in her last start in a G2 try, Richard Mandella trains.

Race 4

#4 - AFLEET COWBOY - Drops in class for trainer Bill Spawr.

Race 5

#4 - SECRET COVE - Stakes try in her last start, Gomez rides.

Race 6

#2 - BEV’S FINALE - Second time starter who drops to run for a tag for trainer Sean McCarthy.

Race 7

#1 - SAY OW - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works for the Gomez/Canani team.

Race 8

#5 - KATE’S EVENT - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano/Hollendorfer team up for this one.

Race 9

#6 - SUPER ABILITY - Finished 2nd in his last start, should fire off the layoff.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, April 6, 2013

Brutal day yesterday. Pick 6 carryover for today is $42K. Win or lose, Santa Anita Derby day is always a great day.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#8 - MEYDAN MAGIC - First time starter shows good works for cagy veteran trainer Julio Canani.

Race 2

#7 - EULA B. - 6/10 in the money, Espinoza rides.

Race 3

#4 - DECLASSIFY - First time starter shows good works for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 4

#2 - BUCKLEBERRY GREY - Shows good works, Gomez rides.

Race 5 - G1 Santa Anita Oaks

#6 - BEHOLDER - Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies winner wired a G1 field in her last start for the Gomez/Mandella team, should repeat.

Race 6

#7 - FED BIZ - Finished 3rd in a G1 try in his last start, shows excellent works around the dogs for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 7 - G2 Potrero Grande Stakes

#8 - JIMMY CREED - Shows super works for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 8 - G3 Providencia Stakes

#6 - SCARLET STRIKE - Finished 3rd in a G1 race in her last start, 9/9 in the money lifetime, sent out by Bejarano/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 9 - G1 Santa Anita Derby

#1 - FLASHBACK - Caught in the stretch and finished 2nd in a G1 try in his last start after an ill advised speed duel, should win if he rates for the Gomez/Baffert combination.

Race 10

#9 - OLIVER’S TALE - Big maiden win in his last start, has enough speed to repeat.

Race 11

#3 - SQUARE DANCER - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, 4/5 in the money lifetime, Gomez rides.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, April 5, 2013

Five winners on yesterday’s card.  Tough card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - THISONESFORRICKEY - Finished 2nd in her last start, tries the turf for the first time with Bejarano aboard.

Race 2

#1 - STREETS OF HEAVEN - Drops in class and claimed in his last start, previous winner at Santa Anita and the distance.

Race 3

#2 - VAN BRIT - Finished 2nd in her last start, Gomez rides.

Race 4

#1 - SWEET NECTAR - Finished 3rd in her last start, 4/5 in the money at Santa Anita.

Race 5

#1 - NOBILIS - Shipper from France, ran in a French G3 in her last start.

Race 6

#6 - FAST STOP - Drops in class and shows good works.

Race 7

#9AE - ALL DE VICTORS - Should fire off a layoff for trainer Dan Blacker if he gets in.

Race 8

#3 - SWISS EMPEROR - Swallow hard when you take a flier on an 0/28 horse, it is now or never for this one who finished 2nd in his last two starts, Howard Zucker trains.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, April 4, 2013

Tough day all around on Easter Sunday with only one short priced winner.  Pick 6 carryover for today is $88K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - CHIEF HAVOC - Two turn experience, Gomez rides.

Race 2

#5 - FIRENDESIRE - Finished 2nd in her last start, 3/5 in the money.

Race 3

#3 - HIDETHEGOODSTUFF - Big win in her last start, tries the hillside for the Bejarano/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 4

#1 - SPIT BALL - Won his last three in a row, moves up one more class level today.

Race 5

#2 - MIDNIGHT CROONER - G2 try in his last race, Bejarano/Baffert team up.

Race 6

#6 - UNMARKED BILLS - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, due to break maiden for trainer Richard Mandella.

Race 7

#1 - DISARM - Stakes try in his last start, 6/7 in the money.

Race 8

#11 - VALID BUT TRUE - First time starter against a weak field.