SANTA ANITA Monday, May 30, 2016

Happy Memorial Day! Please take some time to honor all of those men and women who lost their lives serving our country. Two winners on yesterday’s card including a $31.80 longshot. Two day Pick 6 carryover for today is $437K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - TINIAN - First time starter, shows good works, Maldonado/Headley team up.

Race 2

#1 - HE WILL - Finished 3rd in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 3

#6 - GUTSY RULER - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 4

#2 - TAMAN GUARD - Wired the field in his debut to score a big win, shows good works to repeat.

Race 5

#3 - LITTLE BUT LOVELY - Won on the hillside in his last start and was claimed, shows good works to repeat.

Race 6

#4 - MR. CARTEGENA - Finished 2nd in his last start, Robertino Diodoro trains.

Race 7

#1 -VIA FERMATO - First time starter, shows a good works pattern.

Race 8 G1 Gamely Stakes

#6 - WEKEELA - Shipper from Keeneland in Kentucky finished 2nd in her last start, Javier Castellano comes in to ride for turf specialist trainer Chad Brown.

Race 9

#6 - STORY TO TELL - Big win in his last start, steps up one class level to repeat for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Race 10

#3 - TIZZING - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, May 29, 2016

Four winners on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $103K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#7 - MARIOTA - Drops in class to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows good works.

Race 2

#7 - LYNNE’S LEGACY - Finished 2nd in her last start, should be closing fast.

Race 3

#2 - RARE CANDY - Finished 2nd in a stakes try in his last start, shows good works.

Race 4

#5 - TUSCANY BEAUTY - Second time starter, scored a big win in her debut, shows good works to repeat, Maldonado/Headley are the connections.

Race 5

#2 - MR. OPPORTUNIST - Wired the field in his last start, shows good works.

Race 6

#7 - DEEP CONSIDERATION - Finished 2nd in his last start, should be closing fast.

Race 7

#5 - SWISS SILVER - Finished 3rd in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 8 G2 Charles Wittingham Stakes

#10 - QUICK CASABLANCA - Big win in his last start, should repeat.

Race 9

#3 - BLYDE RIVER - Just missed in his last start, drops to the bottom maiden claiming level.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, May 28, 2016

California Gold Rush Day! One winner on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - FOREST CHATTER - Finished 3rd in his last start, 5/6 wins on the hillside.

Race 2

#4 - SCAVENGER HUNT - First time starter, shows a good work pattern.

Race 3

#5 - HOW UNUSUAL - Golden Gate shipper, finished 2nd in a stakes try in her last start.

Race 4

#1 - ENOLA GRAY - Monster win in her debut, shows good works to repeat.

Race 5

#5 - TOUGH IT OUT - Golden Gate shipper, finished 2nd in his last start, Phil D’Amato trains.

Race 6

#7 - SENATOR BOB - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 7

#3 - INFINITE LOOP - Should like the extra distance.

Race 8

#6 - SOI PHET - Finished 2nd in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 9

#4 - MR. MATLOCK - First time starter, shows super works.

Race 10

#6 - BERT’S MELODY - Finished 2nd in her last start, 2/2 wins at the distance, shows good works.

Race 11

#2 - FLAMING VIXEN - Shows good works, should stalk the pace.

SANTA ANITA Friday, May 27, 2016

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $36K.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - FIRST CLASS BOY - First time starter, shows a good work pattern.

Race 2

#3 - REDNECK CRAZY - Finished 2nd in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#1 - LATENT IMAGE - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 4

#3 - WADE - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class, shows good works.

Race 5

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

Race 6

#4 - YANA - Drops in class, shows early speed.

Race 7

#4 - MINING DIAMONDS - Wired the field in her last start, should take to the hillside.

Race 8

#3 -BASIE BOOTS - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class, shows good works.

SANTA ANITA Thursday, May 26, 2016

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

Race 1 

#5 - WILD CAUSE - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#2 - ADIOS PRINCESS - Golden Gate shipper won her last two starts, shows good works to fire off the layoff.

Race 3

#6 - BROOKES ALL MINE - Second time starter, finished 2nd in her debut, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#7 - COMMANDER LUTE - Shows early speed and good works.

Race 5

#4 - SUMMER LADY - Finished 2nd in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 6

#7 - RECKLESS CHARM - Shows good works, should stalk the pace.

Race 7

#6 - TWO TAPS - Won her last start, multiple Santa Anita winner.

Race 8

#5 - COLTONSGRACE - First time starter, shows a good work pattern and a profitable jockey/trainer combination.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, May 22, 2016

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

Race 1 

#5 - SAINT DERMOT - Just missed in his last start.

Race 2

#9 - DIXIE DAME - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows early speed, Maldonado/D’Amato are the connections.

Race 3

#1 - ALWAZABRIDESMAID - Finished 2nd in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 4

#4 - INDIVIDUAL DESIGN - Finished 2nd and was claimed out of her last start.

Race 5

#2 - ROYAL PRIVACY - First time starter, shows a good work pattern.

Race 6

#6 - HOLLYWOOD STRIKE - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 7

#5 - AGUSTIN DE ARAGON - Finished 2nd in a stakes try in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#9 - ALEXITA - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows early speed.

Race 9 G2 Californian Stakes

#6 - FOLLOW ME CREV - Won his last four starts, shows good works.

Race 10

#8 - BEHEST - Won her last start, Phil D’Amato trains.

SANTA ANITA and PREAKNESS STAKES Saturday, May 21, 2016

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

Race 1 

#3 - HIJIKI - Finished 3rd in her last start, running style fits the hillside.

Race 2

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

Race 3

#5 - NAVY HYMN - Won his last three starts, claimed by Robertino Diodoro.

Race 4

#3 - UNUSUALLY TALENTED - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 5

#1 - MISS STAR MAKER - Finished 2nd in her last start, 4/4 in the money at the distance.

Race 6

#5 - BRONZINO - Finished 3rd in his last start, turf to dirt angle.

Race 7

#9 -CARDIAC - G3 try in his last start, should be able to handle the distance.

Race 8

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

Race 9 G2 Kona Gold Stakes

#7 - SUBTLE INDIAN - Arkansas shipper has won 7/9 starts, Robertino Diodoro trains.

Race 10

#7 - MISS DOUBLE D’ORO - Finished 3rd in her last start, seems to love the hillside turf course.

Race 11

#10 - DIG FOR GOLD - First time starter, shows a good work pattern.

Race 13 Pimlico G1 Preakness Stakes

#2 - UNCLE LINO - Taking a flier on this longshot who was the wire to winner of the California Chrome Stakes at Los Alamitos in track record time in his last start. In the Preakness three years ago, Gary Stevens put the unheralded runner Oxbow on the lead and was able to slow the pace down enough to front steal the race at odds of 15-1. That is the scenario I am hoping for today. So, my play is to bet Uncle Lino to win and place and include him in three horse exacta and trifecta boxes with Nyquist and Exaggerator as a saver.

SANTA ANITA Friday, May 20, 2016

Three short priced winners and one scratch on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#2 - MR ABILITY - First time starter, shows good works, Maldonado rides.

Race 2

#4 - CRIMSON AND GOLD - Finished 3rd in her last start, son of a productive sire.

Race 3

#3 - WHICH MARKET - Drops in class, shows good works to fire off the layoff.

Race 4

#4 - TANGLED UP IN JU - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows a good work pattern.

Race 5

#5 - HAY DUDE - G3 try in his last start, Phil D’Amato trains.

Race 6

#5 - BIG BOOK - G1 try in her last start, shows good works to fire off the layoff.

Race 7

#1 - LADY VALEUR - G3 try in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#4 - SURFING THE MENU - Wired the field in her last start, shows good works, Maldonado rides.

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SANTA ANITA Thursday, May 19, 2016

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

Race 1 

#5 - FORTHE LOVOF PATTY - Second time starter, finished 3rd in her debut.

Race 2

#5 - TRIBAL JEWEL - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 3

#1 - TRINITYS TURN - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level.

Race 4

#1 - DIS SMART CAT - Monster win as a first time starter, Maldonado rides.

Race 5

#8 - CITY OF VENGEANCE - Finished 2nd in his last start, Ron Ellis trains.

Race 6

#7 - AUDRA - Won and was claimed out of her last start, moves up one level to repeat.

Race 7

#2 - SENSITIVELY - Big wins in her last two starts, Phil D’Amato trains.

Race 8

#6 - INFINITE LOOP - Finished 2nd in his last start, should be coming fast at the end.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, May 15, 2016

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

Race 1 

#1 - TRYST - Second time starter, finished 2nd in her debut.

Race 2

#4 - BACCELO - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 3

#5 - ADIR - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 4

#5 - SEEDSANDSTEMSAGAIN - Big wins in his last two starts.

Race 5

#9 - AIN’T MISBEHAVIN - Drops in class, shows good works.

Race 6

#3 - CHINA GIRL LOVER - G3 try in his last start, shows good works.

Race 7

#7 - ULTRA SHARP - Golden Gate shipper, drops in class.

Race 8

#7 - LUCKY FOLIE - Won a stakes at 7F in her last start, shows super works.

Race 9

#2 - LYNNE’S LEGACY - Finished 2nd in her last start, should fire off the layoff.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, May 14, 2016

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

Race 1 

#4 - AIRLITE - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 2

#3 - CELEBRITY STATUS - Finished 3rd and was claimed out of his last start.

Race 3

#2 - ARCATURE - Finished 2nd in his last start, profitable jockey/trainer combination.

Race 4

#6 - WHAT WE DOING - Drops in class, shows good works.

Race 5

#4 - VOLUME - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class to run for a tag.

Race 6 G3 Lazaro Barrera Stakes

#3 - MRAZEK - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 7

#4 - AIRFOIL - Finished 2nd and was claimed out of his last start, drops in class.

Race 8

#4 - GIANT EXPECTATIONS - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 9

#4 - SAMMY MANDEVILLE - Shows good works to fire off the layoff.

Race 10

#5 - BELLE ET BETE - Finished 2nd and was claimed out of her last start, shows good works.

Race 11

#8 - VIDA BONITA - Second time starter, finished 2nd in her debut.

SANTA ANITA Friday, May 13, 2016

One $25.40 winner and two scratches on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#9 - MARIOTA - Drops in class to run for a tag.

Race 2

#1 - NINELIVES - First time starter, Maldonado rides.

Race 3

#4 - ATYPIQUE - Finished 2nd in his first two starts, third time should be the charm.

Race 4

#7 - TOP DRAWER - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 5

#4 - HUNDI - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 6

#4 - CHARLIE MONKEY - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 7

#8 - PRIME ISSUE - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 8

#5 - VANLOSE STAIRWAY - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class, Bill Spawr trains.

SANTA ANITA Thursday, May 12, 2016

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

Race 1 

#3 - CARRIE - Finished 2nd in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 2

#5 - OUR CANDY CHARMS - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 3

#7 - WESTWAY - First time starter, from a productive turf sire.

Race 4

#4 - HERUNBRIDLEDPOWER - Drops in class, shows early speed.

Race 5

#2 - NO SILENT - Finished 3rd in a G3 in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 6

#10 - SUGAR SPICE - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class, shows early speed.

Race 7

#3 - CHIEF OF STAFF - Shows early speed and good works.

Race 8

#4 - ATTA BOY PETE - Won his last start on the hillside, Maldonado/D’Amato team up to repeat.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, May 8, 2016

Congratulations to Nyquist on winning the Kentucky Derby, still the undefeated champion. Three winners on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#6 - Q’VIVA - 7/10 in the money on the hillside, Ron Ellis trains.

Race 2

#6 - PASCHALITSA - Should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#1 - PETE’S PLAY CALL - Finished 3rd in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#2 - NAME FOR THE BLAME - Irish shipper,  finished 3rd in his debut.

Race 5 G3 Adoration Stakes

#6 - BEHOLDER - Stick with the best older mare in the world.

Race 6

#1 - NAVY HYMN - Won his last two starts, goes for the hat trick with Bejarano up.

Race 7

#3 - OPSEC - Won his last start, shows good works to repeat.

Race 8

#7 - MISDEED - Drops in class, Johnathan Wong trains.

Race 9

#6 - EXCESSIVE KID - Finished 2nd in his last start, should be closing fast.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, May 7, 2016

Kentucky Derby Day - “... the most exciting two minutes in sports.”  Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - ENOLA GRAY - Monster maiden special weights win in her debut, shows good works, Phil D’Amato trains.

Race 2

#7 - BOY HOWDY - First time starter, shows good works.

Race 3

#4 - ERIC THE TROJAN - Big maiden claiming win in his last start and was claimed, shows good works.

Race 4

#9 - FLAMING VIXEN - Finished 2nd in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 5

#1 - LONDON LEGACY - Big win and was claimed out of his last start, shows good works, Bill Spawr trains.

Race 6

#3 - MACRO ACCESS - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class.

Race 7

#6 - DREAM BROKER - First time starter by successful debut sire Papa Clem.

Race 8

#7 - ZIM N THE MAILMAN - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Maldonado rides.

Race 9 G3 Senorita Stakes

#3 - DECKED OUT - Big win in her last start, shows good works, Maldonado rides.

Race 10

#5 - WESTFEST - Second time starter, shows good works, Bejarano/Baffert are the connections.

Race 11

#9 - KISS AT MIDNIGHT - Finished 2nd in a stakes try in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 12 Churchill Downs G1 Kentucky Derby

#11 - EXAGGERATOR - Scored a big win in the G1 Santa Anita Derby on a sloppy track, will need an honest pace and a clean trip to upset Nyquist, the undefeated champion.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, May 6, 2016

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $32K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - EICHEL - Second time starter, finished 3rd in his debut.

Race 2

#2 - L. A. MAGIC - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class.

Race 3

#3 - JAZZIE CAT - Big maiden claiming win in his last start, Jeff Mullins trains.

Race 4

#6 - AUDACIOUS ANGEL - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows hillside experience.

Race 5

#2 - FUSAICHI SAMURAI - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano/Baffert team up.

Race 6 G3 American Stakes

#8 - TWENTYTWENTYVISION - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano up.

Race 7

#6 - WHEN WE MET - Won last three starts, Kristin Mulhall trains.

Race 8

#5 - WORLDWIDE - Finished 3rd in his last start, runs for a tag, Ron Ellis trains.

Race 9

#4 - ALL STAR PARADE - Shows early speed and good works.