SANTA ANITA Sunday, April 27, 2014

Brutal day yesterday. Tough card again today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - QUEEN OF THE HILL - Big win and claimed in her last start, should be ready to take a big step up in class.

Race 2

#4 - MAL VERDE - First time starter who shows good works for trainer John Sadler.

Race 3

#3 - VICKIE VICTORIA - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 4

#4 - GELILA - Finished 2nd in her last start, should be coming at the end, can fire off the long layoff.

Race 5

#4 - DORIS JOHNSON - First time starter who shows good works for trainer Sean McCarthy.

Race 6

#7 - DAYLIGHT’S COMING - May take to the hillside for high percentage trainer Jeff Bonde.

Race 7

#1 - PEACENICK - Wired the field in his last start, steps up in class for the Smith/Spawr connections.

Race 8 G3 Wilshire Handicap

#1 - MOONE’S MY NAME - Won a stakes race in her last start, sent out by the John Sadler barn.

Race 9

#1 - SOFIS FURIA - First time starter with good works in a grab bag nightcap.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, April 26, 2014

Good start to the meet with two winners on yesterday’s opening day card including a $20.20 longshot. Interesting eleven race program today with five stakes races. Pick 6 carryover is $62K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - AMNESIA - English shipper should like the extra distance.

Race 2

#1 - NEXT BOOK - Just missed in his last start, Marty Jones trains.

Race 3

#5 - DEAD EASY - Drops in class to run for a tag, should fire off the layoff.

Race 4

#3 - UNUSUAL WAY - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano/Bonde team up.

Race 5

#6 - CHINA PRINCE - Big win in his last start, shows good works, capable of successfully stepping up into stakes company.

Race 6

#8 - EDDIE’S FIRST - Shows good works, should like the extra distance.

Race 7

#6 - OUR PURE CREATION - Big win in her last start, shows super works, Bejarano/Bonde team up again.

Race 8

#2 - WOODMAN’S LUCK - Drops in class, should handle the distance.

Race 9

#6 - VERSYE - Strong maiden win in her debut, capable of the big step up into stakes company.

Race 10

#8 - PATRIOT’S RULE - Won his last start, sent out by hot trainer Robertino Diodorio.

Race 11

#1 - SOUTHERN SUNRISE - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA Friday, April 25, 2014

Tough card on the opening day of the Spring Meet. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - CITY RIDE - First time starter, shows super works.

Race 2

#7 - TAKE A RISK - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, should be coming at the end.

Race 3

#1 - SHE’S A GO GIRL - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows early speed.

Race 4 G3 Last Tycoon Stakes

#2 - LAKERVILLE - Finished 2nd in his last start, 9/10 in the money lifetime.

Race 5

#3 - TRAWEEK - Taking a flier on a longshot who finished 3rd in his last start.

Race 6

#3 - STARRY SKIES - Finished 3rd in a stakes try in her last start, deep closer, shows good works, should fire off the long layoff for the Mike Smith/Marty Jones combination.

Race 7

#1 - I DON’T CARE WHO - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, Jeff Mullins trains.

Race 8

#6 - MISDEED - Drops to run for a tag, Richard Mandella trains.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, April 20, 2014

Happy Easter! Three winners on yesterday’s card including a $15.00 longshot in the feature.  Nice to be above water after three losing meets in a row. Closing day of the winter meet today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - WINE COUNTRY WANDA - Finished 2nd in her last start, should like the tough 7F distance.

Race 2

#1 - ASKINGFORTROUBLE - Wired a maiden field in his last start, shows good works to fire off the long layoff.

Race 3

#5 - HEAR THE GHOST - Finished 2nd in his last start, sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 4

#3 - DENOTATION - First time starter who shows good works for trainer Simon Callaghan.

Race 5

#8 - ANN’S GOLD - Drops in class, should like the shorter distance.

Race 6

#8 - SEEKING ASYLUM - Won a maiden claimer in his last start, shows good works, Hollendorfer trains.

Race 7

#9 - A TOAST TO YOU - Multiple winner on the hillside, Geovanni Franco rides.

Race 8

#3 - BEHOLDER - Won her last three starts including a G1, Stevens/Mandella are the connections.

Race 9

#1 - MR. CANDY BAR - Won his last start, should handle the longer distance.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, April 20, 2014

Four winners on last Sunday’s program including a $19.60 score. This is the last weekend of the Winter Meet. Tough card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - CANDY FOR DEBBIE - Drops in class, three winners in six starts at the distance.

Race 2

#2 - VALDIRONE - Should try to front steal this one on the hillside.

Race 3

#1 - YAHILWA - G1 try in her last start, shows good works.

Race 4

#2 - FIESTA EXPRESS - Previous winner on the turf at this distance.

Race 5

#2 - BELONGING - Previous winner at Santa Anita, turf to dirt angle.

Race 6

#7 - KING OF JAZZ - First time starter who shows good works, sent out by the Hector Palma barn.

Race 7

#4 - GRACHUS THE HUNTER - Another Palma first time starter, shows good works.

Race 8

#3 - FLAMBOYANT - Shipper from Japan, shows good works.

Race 9

#2 - GLITTER OF SILVER - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works to fire off the layoff.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, April 13, 2014

Two wins yesterday. Nice card today with two graded stakes.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - PRIME ISSUE - Golden Gate shipper just missed in his last start, Robertino Diodorio trains.

Race 2

#6 - MY LIL SHAMROCK - Drops in class to run for a tag, should fire off the layoff.

Race 3

#6 - QUEEN OF THE HILL - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class, shows super works.

Race 4 G3 Santa Barbara Handicap

#4 - CHAMPAGNEANDCAVIAR - Tried a G3 in her last start, shows good works, should fire off the bench for trainer Gary Mandella

Race 5

#1 - OILISBLACKGOLD - G3 try in his last start, 5/7 in the money at Santa Anita.

Race 6

#8 - MONUMENT - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, Stevens and Sadler team up.

Race 7

#6 - REMIND MEE - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works and early speed for trainer Robertino Diodorio.

Race 8 G3 San Simeon Stakes

#3 - CHILOQUIN - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, seems to love the hillside, should fire off the layoff with Iggy aboard.

Race 9

#3 - KID ROLLINS - Finished 2nd in her last start, Tom Proctor trains.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, April 12, 2014

Very tough card yesterday. Pick 6 carryover is $54K. Nice program today with two graded stakes. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - DIVINE WAY - Finished 3rd and claimed out of her last start, drops in class, Robertino Diodorio trains.

Race 2

#2 - PENNIES FROM DENNY - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows super works.

Race 3

#9 - STAR ACT - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works to prepare for trainer Tom Proctor.

Race 4

#4 - ICE CREAM TRUCK - Hit the board in his last five starts, shows good works, is today the day?.

Race 5 G3 Las Cienegas Stakes

#1 - CIAO BELLA LUNA - Finished 2nd in a stakes in her last start, previous winner on the hillside.

Race 6

#4 - PAPA TURF - Finished 3rd in his last start, runs for a tag.

Race 7

#9 - JETBIRD - Won on a disqualification in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 8 G2 Potrero Grande Stakes

#2 - WINE POLICE - Shipper from Sunland Park in New Mexico just missed in his last start, 3/3 in the money at the distance.

Race 9

#7 - J KAT - Finished 2nd in his last start, seems to like the hillside.

SANTA ANITA Friday, April 11, 2014

Two wins yesterday. Another tough card today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - SOUL CRUSHER - Second time starter out of a new barn, should be coming at the end.

Race 2

#3 - SENJEN - Taking a flier on a runner from across town at Los Alamitos, who finished 2nd in her last start, in this grab bag affair.

Race 3

#2 - BRANDON’S PRINCESS - Finished 2nd in her last start, previous winner at today’s distance.

Race 4

#3 - LUCKBOX SAM - Finished 3rd in his last start, should close against a fast pace.

Race 5

#7 - CHAUTAUQUA CREEK - Second time starter who shipped from Gulf Stream, finished 3rd in her debut.

Race 6

#8 - SWEETEST SECRET - Shows good works, high percentage jockey/trainer combo.

Race 7

#9 - TASTE LIKE CANDY - G1 try in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano/Hollendorfer are the connections.

Race 8

#4 - JENNYWAY U WANT IT - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA -Santa Anita, Thursday, April 10, 2014

Bad day on Sunday. Very tough mid-week card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - SPACE RUNNER - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 2

#2 - DANCINGWITHTHESTARS - Finished 3rd in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 3

#5 - FOOTBRIDGE - Finished 3rd in his last start, Bejarano in the irons.

Race 4

#8 - ALICE ROADTRAIN - Finished 2nd in her last start, should fire today.

Race 5

#4 - MISS AMERICAN PIE - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 6

#6 - STORM BID - Shows enough early speed to front steal this sprint.

Race 7

#7 - MARK OF A GEM - Just missed in her last start, seems to like the hillside, Mike Smith rides.

Race 8

#8 - WARRENSGOLDENYEARS - Just missed in his last start, Bejarano rides.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, April 6, 2014

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Scintillating performance by California Chrome in the Santa Anita Derby. He should be the Kentucky Derby favorite.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - SHACKBAMALAMA - Finished 2nd in his last start, Vladimir Cerin trains.

Race 2

#7 - SCENE QUEEN - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class.

Race 3

#1 - SEA JOHN’S SPIRIT - Finished 2nd in her last start, Ron Ellis trains.

Race 4

#6 - XUANG FENG - Longshot just missed in his last start, may take to the hillside.

Race 5

#3 - GISELE AT FONZ’S - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class.

Race 6

#6 - PRESENCEOFAGENIUS - Shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 7

#11 - PASS THE PICO - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 8

#2 - DUBAI YOU X Y Z - G2 try in his last start, multiple wins on the Santa Anita turf at the distance.

Race 9

#6 - AMINA PERFECT - Sent out by high percentage trainer Marty Jones.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, April 5, 2014

Three winners on yesterday’s card including a $12.20 price and a $17.80 score.  G1 Santa Anita Derby and G1 Santa Anita Oaks today.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - RENO REBEL - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, trained by wily trainer Art Sherman.

Race 2

#8 - VOLKONSKY - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano/Hollendorfer are the connections.

Race 3

#4 - GANGNAM GUY - Just missed in his last start, shows good works, Smith/Machowsky team up.

Race 4

#12 - GREEN TAG - Finished 2nd in his last start, seems to like the hillside.

Race 5 G1 Santa Anita Oaks

#5 - ARETHUSA - Finished 3rd in her last start, has a shot to run down the favorite.

Race 6

#9 - GOUYEN - Taking a flier on this longshot maiden who scratched Thursday to run in this race.

Race 7 G3 Providencia Stakes

#4 - NATASHA’S GOLD - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 8 G1 Santa Anita Derby

#1 - RPRETTYBOYFLOYD - Taking a flier on this longshot maiden to upset the big favorite California Chrome.

Race 9

#2 - ADVISORY - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, should have a big shot if he rates, Jeff Mullins trains.

Race 10

#4 - EXPLAIN - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class and shows good works, John Sadler trains.

Race 11

#8 - FLASHY DRIVE - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA Friday, April 4, 2014

Two winners on yesterday’s card including a $20.80 longshot.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#5 - THISONESFORRICKY - Just missed in her last start, Bejarano/Jones are the connections.

Race 2

#1 - CHICKSDIGTHESHARK - Finished 3rd in his last start, multiple winner at the tough 7F distance, Bill Spawr trains.

Race 3

#6 - W. GILES - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 4

#9 - A P PEPPER - Closer who just missed in her last start.

Race 5

#1 - DEKKO - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 6

#2 - HIGH JINKS - Closer who finished 2nd in her last start.

Race 7

#7 - RHODIUM - Shows early speed and good works.

Race 8

#5 - BOBBY Z MAN - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA Thursday, April 3, 2014

Three winners on Sunday’s card.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - HERE COMES BOBBIE - Shows early speed, third time should be the charm for this one.

Race 2

#6 - VALARTA - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 3

#1 - QUIZZICAL - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 4

#4 - TALE A RISK - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Karen Headley trains.

Race 5

#3 - MR. CANDY BAR - Previous winner at Santa Anita and the distance, should be coming at the end.

Race 6

#8 - MAHALO PRINCESS - Golden Gate shipper finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 7

#5 - SCOOTER BIRD - Finished 3rd in her last start, Smith/Sadler are the connections.

Race 8

#12 - SHAKEITUPBETTY - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.