SANTA ANITA Sunday, June 28, 2015

Closing day of another winning Santa Anita meet. Two winners on yesterday’s card. Check back with me on Thursday, July 16 for opening day at Del Mar. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#6 - WINGS OF MOJAVE - Drops in class, turf to dirt angle.

Race 2

#7 - CALL TO CONGRATS - Stakes try in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 3

#1 - PEACENLUVPEACENLUV - Drops in class, should stalk the pace.

Race 4 G3 San Juan Capistrano Stakes

#6 - GOING SOMEWHERE - Finished 3rd in his last start, most likely will try to wire the field.

Race 5

#2 - I DON’T CARE WHO - Won his last start and was claimed, shows good works, Espinoza rides.

Race 6

#2 - PAYTHEBANK - Finished 2nd in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 7

#7 - CATTLE QUEEN - Second time starter, finished 3rd in her debut.

Race 8

#2 - BIG JOHN B - G3 try in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 9

#6 - ZANAB - Drops in class, turf to dirt angle.

Race 10

#12 - YA YA GIRL - Just missed in her last start, Bejarano rides.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, June 27, 2015

Tough day yesterday. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#7 - ENDLESS CRUISE - Won his last start, drops in class to repeat.

Race 2

#7 - ARCHITOP - Drops in class to run for a tag, Richard Mandella trains.

Race 3

#10 - EMOTIONAL DRIVE - Drops to the lowest maiden claiming level, set to fire off the long layoff.

Race 4

#4 - NEXT RIGHT - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 5

#10 - CASS IN STONE - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 6 G3 Senorita Stakes

#3 - LUTINE BELLE - G2 try in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 7 G1 Triple Bend Stakes

#5 - MASOCHISTIC - Won a G2 in his last start, shows super works.

Race 8 G2 Royal Heroine Stakes

#7 - FANTICOLA - Just missed in her last start, Phil D’Amato trains.

Race 9 G1 Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes

#6 - HOPPERTUNITY - Churchill Downes shipper finished 3rd in a G1 in his last start, Bob Baffert trains.

Race 10

#11 - HEAT - First time starter, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA Friday, June 26, 2015

Three winners on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $50K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - COUGAR COUNTRY - Drops in class, turf to dirt angle.

Race 2

#3 - TOUGH SUNDAY - Stakes try in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#2 - KEEPIN IT LUCKY - First time starter, bred for the turf.

Race 4

#3 - LIL CHEYENNE - Drops in class, Bejarano rides.

Race 5

#5 - ELEGANT STREET - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 6

#1 - GETOFFMYBACK - First time starter, shows good works, profitable jockey/trainer combination.

Race 7

#9 - REFLECTED STAR - Stakes try in his last start, shows good works to fire off the layoff.

Race 8

#6 - RAINING BLESSINGS - Second time starter, drops in class to run for a tag at the lowest maiden claiming level.

SANTA ANITA Thursday, June 25, 2015

One winner on Sunday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#4 - NO TRICKS FOR JACK - Albuquerque shipper drops in class and shows good works.

Race 2

#1 - GARNISHEED WAGES - Stakes try in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#6 - GOMO - Second time starter, finished 3rd in her debut.

Race 4

#10 - NOBLE HAWK - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows good works.

Race 5

#2 - ATLANTIC SLEW - First time starter, profitable jockey/trainer combination.

Race 6

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

Race 7

#4 - CROSS THE LINE - Illinois shipper tried a G3 in his last start, shows super works, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#1 - COOL MOVES - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, June 21, 2015

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#7 - HEAT DU JOUR - Stakes try in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#1 - CALIFO CAT - Golden Gate shipper won his last start, shows good works.

Race 3

#7 - CRUCERO - G2 try in his last start, distance should be no problem.

Race 4

#4 - FOUND MONEY - Looks ready to repeat maiden win in stakes company.

Race 5

#5 - SCANDAL - Won her last start as a maiden and was disqualified, Richard Mandella trains.

Race 6

#6 - MY JEALOUS - Shows early speed, turf to dirt angle.

Race 7

#6 - ARTISTICDIFFERENCE - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 8

#7 - SAMBAMZAJAMMIN - Big win in her last start, shows super works for trainer John Brocklebank.

Race 9

#7 - ROSICKY - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, June 20, 2015

Five winners and one scratch on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#5 - AIN’T MISBEHAVIN - Claimed out of his last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#7 - VERY GOOD YEAR - Second time starter, drops in class, shows good works.

Race 3

#3 - PUBLIC POLICY - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 4

#7 - GLOBAL MAGICIAN - Drops in class, should like the hillside.

Race 5

#6 - CASSANDRAS - First time starter, shows good works, Richard Baltas trains.

Race 6

#1 - NOT ENOUGH EDDIE - Drops in class, shows good works.

Race 7

#6 - SOUL DRIVER - Finished 3rd in his last start, 3/4 in the money on the turf.

Race 8 G2 Summertime Oaks

#9 - STELLAR WIND - Churchill Downs shipper tried a G1 in her last start, shows good works, Espinoza rides.

Race 9

#7 - SIR CAL - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

SANTA ANITA Friday, June 19, 2015

Tough day yesterday. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#3 - AWESOME LUCK - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#4 - DATWATDADDYDO - Turf Paradise shipper drops in class.

Race 3

#6 - RACING SPIRIT - Drops in class to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows good works.

Race 4

#7 - IT IS LIVING WATER - Finished 2nd in his last start, Peter Miller trains.

Race 5

#3 - PATRON - First time starter, shows good works, John Brocklebank trains.

Race 6

#3 - PERSUASIVE PAUL - Big win in his last start, shows super works, Bejarano rides.

Race 7

#5 - HONEY RIDGE - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 8

#2 - TANGELO - G3 try in her last start, 6/9 in the money on the turf.

SANTA ANITA Thursday, June 18, 2015

Five winners on Sunday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $113K.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - PURE - Tried a G2 at Pimlico in her last start, should be the class of the field.

Race 2

#4 - WOODY’S FOLLY - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class, shows good works.

Race 3

#6 - DYNAMITE RIDE - Drops in class, shows good works.

Race 4

#1 - CLEAVERLY BEVERLY - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class.

Race 5

#3 - SHARPEST ONE - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 6

#3 - CHIA LOVE - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class.

Race 7

#5 - HEIR OF STORM - Finished 2nd in a G2 in his last start, shows good works, Peter Miller trains.

Race 8

#7 - QUEEN’S BALLADIER - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, June 14, 2015

One winner and one of the worst disqualifications of another winner I have seen in a long time. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#2 - BANDIDO TOO - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#5 - PICA - Drops in class, shows early speed.

Race 3

#5 - FLYN FOR A LIVIN - Drops in class, should like the extra distance.

Race 4

#6 - BOLD PAPA - Shows good works, turf to dirt angle.

Race 5

#2 - AOTEAROA - Drops in class, shows good works.

Race 6

#1 - BEN’S DUCHESS - Finished 3rd in a stakes try, shows good works.

Race 7

#1 - TOLEDO EDDIE - Stakes try in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#8 - SAM’S SISTER - Keenland shipper tried a G1 in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 9

#3 - CURRENCY EXCHANGE - Should be coming at the end, Bejarano rides.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, June 13, 2015

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $57K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - WONDERFUL LIE - Finished 2nd in a stakes try in her last start.

Race 2

#8 - DISTINCTIVE B - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level.

Race 3

#1 - SALSITA - Stakes try in her last start, should be closing fast.

Race 4

#7 - CHEROKEE DYNASTY - First time starter, solid jockey/trainer combination.

Race 5 G1 Shoemaker Mile Stakes

#4 - SEEK AGAIN - Kentucky shipper tried a G1 in his last start, Jose Lezcano comes in to ride for Bill Mott.

Race 6

#6 - FRENSHAM - Drops in class, should stalk the pace.

Race 7

#4 - SOMETHINGS UNUSUAL - Finished 3rd in his last start, due to fire.

Race 8 G3 Adoration Stakes

#5 - WARREN’S VENEDA - Finished 3rd in a G1 in her last start, super works.

Race 9

#4 - EXPRESS CHECKOUT - First time starter, should like the hillside.

SANTA ANITAFriday, June 12, 2015

One longshot winner on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#3 - LOOKIN FOR MONEY - Drops in class, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#4 - SWISS ROSALEE - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 3

#5 - LONG HOT SUMMER - Stakes try in her last start, Phil D’Amato trains.

Race 4

#8 - BELLE OF THE FLEET - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class.

Race 5

#8 - MISTAKEN IDENTITY - Drops in class, previous win on the lawn.

Race 6

#7 - MASTERS CIRCLE - Drops to the bottom claiming level, shows early speed and good works, turf to dirt angle.

Race 7

#1 - PLAY HARD TO GET - G3 try in his last start, shows good works.

Race 8

#11 - ROMAN WILD - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows early speed.

SANTA ANITA Thursday, June 11, 2015

Monster day on Sunday with six winners. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#2 - UNBLUNTED - G3 try in his last start, shows good works.

Race 2

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

Race 3

#6 - RICH GIRL - Drops in class to run for a tag, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#4 - AN UNUSUAL GROUP - Drops in class, should be closing at the end.

Race 5

#5 - STAR EXPRESS - Drops in class to run for a tag, third time should be the charm.

Race 6

#1 - MAIBABY - Stakes try in her last start, Irish shipper should score in her second North American try.

Race 7

#5 - MACHO SOX - Drops in class, should stalk the pace.

Race 8

#7 - WARREN’S PERFECT - Now or never for this deep closer.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, June 7, 2015

Yesterday was a milestone day for racing. Congratulations to American Pharoah and Bob Baffert for winning the triple crown. Four winners on yesterday’s Santa Anita card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#4 - LONDON LEGACY - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#6 - MIZ PENELOPE - Drops in class, Bejarano/Baltas are the connections.

Race 3 G3 Affirmed Stakes

#5 - PROSPECT PARK - G1 try in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 4

#8 - HARD NIGHT’S DAY - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 5

#5 - SUGAR SPICE - Plenty of early speed for this sprint.

Race 6

#2 - GAGA A - Brazilian shipper should handle the distance.

Race 7

#8 - WATER ISSUES - Drops in class, turf to dirt angle.

Race 8

#1 - CARDIAC - Stakes try in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 9

#5 - ANNISQUAM - Drops in class, shows early speed and good works.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, June 6, 2015

Belmont Stakes Day! Two winners on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - SAINT DERMOT - Finished 2nd in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 2

#3 - SUAVEMENTE - Finished 2nd in his last start, Jeff Bonde trains.

Race 3

#5 - MR. PUCCI - Second time starter who finished 3rd in his debut, shows good works and early speed, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#6 - FOREST CHATTER - Won his last four starts, tries to stretch out around two turns, Richard Mandella trains.

Race 5

#10 - FIT TO RULE - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class.

Race 6

#4 - AIN’T NO OTHER - Drops in class, Bejarano rides

Race 7

#10 - KANTINA KOWGIRL - Drops in class, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#8 - EIGHT SPOKES - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works.

Race 9

#3 - DESERT THIEF - Finished 2nd in her last start, should run closer to the pace and close fast at the end.

Race 10

#14 - ALL SQUARED AWAY - Off two years but has so much class he should beat these if he runs on three legs, Peter Miller trains.

Race 11

#10 - MR. CARTAGENA - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows good works, Richard Mandella trains.

Belmont Park - Race 11 - G1 Belmont Stakes

#5 - AMERICAN PHAROAH - Should dispatch Materiality on the front end and cruise to victory ahead of Frosted and the other closers to win the first triple crown since Affirmed in 1978.

SANTA ANITA Friday, June 5, 2015

One winner on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#4 - IB MIKE - Drops in class, should stalk the pace.

Race 2

#6 - SAVANNAH SKY - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano/Baltas team up.

Race 3

#4 - ROYAL TEMPTRESS - Finished 2nd in her last start, extra distance should help.

Race 4

#1 - BLAME IT ON TEKELA - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 5

#1 - HOUSEMASTER - Drops in class to run for a tag, Bejarano rides.

Race 6

#10 - JOURNEY BY SEA - First time starter, shows good works, John Brocklebank trains.

Race 7

#1 - MIO ME - Finished 3rd in a stakes try in her last start, shows good works.

Race 8

#4 - NEWFOUND GOLD - Won his last two starts, goes for the hat trick against the same company as last time.

SANTA ANITA Thursday, June 4, 2015

One winner and one scratch on Sunday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - WARREN’S DIXIE BELL - Finished 3rd in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#2 - OLD MAN LAKE - Should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#6 - SURFER MOON - Claimed out of his last start, shows good works.

Race 4

#4 - GRAVITY FORCE - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works, Bejarano/Baltas team up.

Race 5

#1 - WILDCAT KELLI - First time starter, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 6

#7 - FAST MAGOO - Shows early speed and good works.

Race 7

#8 - JULES JOURNEY - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 8

#6 -CHRISTMAS MIRAGE - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, should be closing fast.