SANTA ANITA Sunday, September 27, 2105

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

Race 1 

#1 -ROO’S VALENTINE - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows early speed.

Race 2

#6 - FORMALLY WILD - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows early speed and good works.

Race 3

#7 - JUSTONEMORETHING - Won his last start, up one class level to repeat.

Race 4

#1 - SPEED CHECK - First time starter, shows super works for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 5

#1 - BUYMEABOND - Won and claimed out of his last race, moves up two class levels to repeat.

Race 6

#5 - TEXAS RYANO - Big win in his last start, shows good works to repeat.

Race 7

#4 - SKELTON PASS - Wired the field on the way to a big win in his last start.

Race 8 G2 City of Hope Mile Stakes

#3 - BIG CAZANOVA - Value play will try to front steal this grass contest.

Race 9

#6 - AFLEET DOMINATION - Shows good works, will third time be the charm?

SANTA ANITA Saturday, September 26, 2015

Fantastic opening day at the “Great Race Place” with five Grade 1 contests on the program.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - HOPELESSLY IN LOVE - First time starter, looks ready to contend against these.

Race 2

#4 - ADELINE MOON - First time starter sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 3

#3 - FINEST CITY - Undefeated in two starts, shows good works.

Race 4

#1 - KENJISSTORM - Drops in class, shows good works.

Race 5 G1 FrontRunner Stakes

#8 - MT VEEDER - Undefeated in two starts, value play against the big favorite Nyquist, Garcia/Baffert are the connections.

Race 6

#8 - MISCHIEF CLEM - Drops in class to run for a tag.

Race 7 G1 Zenyatta Stakes

#9 - BEHOLDER - Champion mare won the G1 Pacific Classic in her last start, this should be a tune up for her assault on the Breeders Cup Classic.

Race 8  G1 Chandelier Stakes

#5 - SONGBIRD - Undefeated in two starts including the G1 Del Mar Debutante in her last start, shows good works.

Race 9 G1 Rodeo Drive Stakes

#9 - SHARLA RAE - Winner of the G1 Del Mar Oaks in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 10 G1 Awesome Again Stakes

#4 - GLOBAL VIEW - Value play, finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, sent out by high quality trainer Tom Proctor.

Race 11

#1 - RECALIBRATE - Stakes try as a maiden in his last start, strong jockey/trainer combination.

DEL MAR Monday, September 7, 2015

Labor Day holiday and closing day of the Del Mar Summer meet. I got off to a very slow start so it took a monster day yesterday, including a $68.80 winner and a $44.00 winner, to assure me of another profitable meet. Check back with me on Saturday, September 26 for the opening day of the Santa Anita Autumn meet. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - BLAME SMARTY - First time starter versus proven losers.

Race 2

#7 - FANCY SHOES - Drops in class to run for a tag, should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#7 - TIRPITZ - Shows early speed, 2/3 in the money on the turf.

Race 4

#3 - ATHENS - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 5

#5 - YES YES YES - Drops in class, shows good works.

Race 6

#7 - SWIFT LADY - First time starter, shows super works.

Race 7

#1 - EILEEN’S GIRL - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 8 G1 Del Mar Futurity

#7 - BLAMEITONTHELAW - Big maiden win in his last start as a first time starter, high percentage jockey/trainer combination.

Race 9

#5 - ONE LAST SHOT - Big maiden win in her last start as a first time starter, high percentage jockey/trainer combination.

Race 10

#9 - DISCATSONTHESQUARE - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows early speed.

DEL MAR Sunday, September 6, 2015

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

Race 1 

#9 - PLEASANT AS PIE - First time starter, high percentage jockey/trainer combination.

Race 2

#1 - DEKKO - Finished 3rd in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#4 - BEN’S DUCHESS - Won her last start, John Sadler trains.

Race 4

#10 - SILVER VEIL - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class, Adam Kitchingman trains.

Race 5

#2 - BOONE DOCKS - Saratoga shipper finished 3rd in his last start.

Race 6

#7 - FLYING TINKERBELL - Second time starter, Julio Canani Jr. trains.

Race 7 G2 Del Mar Derby Stakes

#2 - PROSPECT PARK - Big win in a G2 in his last start, 1/1 on the turf.

Race 8

#3 - TRIBAL AGAIN - Won his last start and was claimed.

Race 9 G2 Yellow Ribbon Stakes

#6 - PRIZE EXHIBIT - Finished 3rd in a G1 in her last start, should be closing fast.

Race 10

#1 - ROMAN TIZZY - Won his last start, Vladimir Cerin trains.

DEL MAR Saturday, September 5, 2015

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

Race 1 

#1 - PACIFIC PRINCE - First time starter, high percentage jockey/trainer combination.

Race 2

#7 - TWO STEP FLOR - Won her last start, drops in class.

Race 3

#5 - INDECISE - Finished 3rd in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 4

#3 - CHICAGO ANGEL - Finished second again in her last start, now or never for this runner.

Race 5

#10 - FRANK CONVERSATION - First time starter, high percentage jockey/trainer combination.

Race 6

#5 - MR NOTORIOUS - Irish shipper should fit the turf course.

Race 7

#5 - NEW SUMMIT - Won a maiden race in his last start, shows good works.

Race 8

#8 - SPIRIT OF TEN - Won her last two starts, should be competitive again.

Race 9 G1 Del Mar Debutante Stakes

#5 - SURFSIDE TIARA - Big maiden claiming win in her last start, Jerry Hollendorfer trains.

Race 10

#7 - ALEX ROSSI - Shows good works to prepare for his second North American start.

Race 11

#10 - WICKER MAN - Won his last as a first time start, John Sadler trains.

DEL MAR Friday, September 4, 2015

Another tough day yesterday. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#2 - AND IN THE END - First time starter, strong jockey/trainer combination.

Race 2

#11 - DERBY GLASS - Finished 2nd in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#8 - QUEENOFTHECASTLE - Big win in her last start, steps up in class to repeat.

Race 4

#8 - DREAMOLOGIST - Second time starter, finished 3rd in her debut.

Race 5

#5 - FOUND MONEY - G2 try in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 6

#10 - CAMINETTO - Drops in class, shows good works, Bob Baffert trains.

Race 7

#9 - CLEARLY SEE - First time starter, shows good works.

DEL MAR Thursday, September 3, 2015

Tough day for the players yesterday. Pick 6 carryover for today is $58K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - DRAGON FLOWER - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows early speed.

Race 2

#1 - FANTASTIC MIZZ - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class, shows early speed and good works.

Race 3

#2 - OF COURSE IT IS - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 4

#4 - ARMS WAR - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 5

#3 - SECRET COMMAND - Claimed out of his last start by high percentage trainer Bob Hess Jr.

Race 6

#3 - PIPPAPPY - Finished 2nd in his last start and was claimed.

Race 7

#3 - BOOZER - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows early speed.

Race 8

#11 - LADDIES MAN - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, Nakatani/Cerin are the connections.

DEL MAR Wednesday, September 2, 2015

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

Race 1 

#1 - CADET RONI - Big maiden claiming win in her last start, profitable jockey/trainer combination.

Race 2

#5 - HURRICAINE CALLIE - Santa Rosa shipper, finished 2nd in her last start.

Race 3

#2 - REAL HEAT - Should stalk the pace, shows good works.

Race 4

#1 - PASCHALITSA - First time starter, John Sadler trains.

Race 5

#12 - SENSATIONAL NIKKI - Big win in her last start and was claimed.

Race 6

#3 - AWESOME ENCOUNTER - Second time starter, finished 3rd in his first start.

Race 7

#3 - TEMPLE KEYS - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class to run for a tag.

Race 8

#1 - SAVINGS ACCOUNT - Won her last start, steps up in class to repeat.

Race 9

#3 - DRESSED TO A T - First time starter, Ben Cecil trains.