SANTA ANITA - Sunday, March 31, 2013

Tough day yesterday with only one winner.  The “Saints” will be in church on this Easter Sunday, we “Sinners” will be at the track.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - READYFORHERCLOSEUP - Has two turn experience, sent out by sharp trainer Richard Mandella.

Race 2

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

Race 3

#1 - JUST BECAUSE - Finished 2nd in his last start and shows good works.

Race 4

#6 - SCOOTER BIRD - Finished 3rd in her last start and has two turn experience.

Race 5

#5 - TRES BORRACHOS - This old guy won his last start at Santa Anita and the distance, can repeat with Gomez aboard.

Race 6

#5 - CASSANDRA LYNNE - Won big as a first time starter, should be able to handle the step up in class and the hillside to repeat.

Race 7

#1 - ROSSI RESERVE - If Espinoza can get her to rate, she should be able to carry her early speed around two turns and score.

Race 8

#6 - KEY DECISION - Finished 3rd in his last start, Espinoza rides.

Race 9

#7 - MAGIC MAYA - Drops to run for a tag, Espinoza rides.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, March 30, 2013

Only two winners yesterday out of seven races played. Tough day all around. Pick 6 carryover for today is $50K. Good betting card today. If you are correct you should make a lot of money. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - JUSTAMITCH - First time starter who ships down from Northern California, shows good works at Pleasanton for trainer Jeff Bonde.

Race 2

#2 - FATHER OF SCIENCE - Shipper from Ireland tried G3 competition in his last start over there, has worked around the dogs and is ridden by turf expert Rafael Bejarano.

Race 3

#1 - ONLY THE GOLD - Big drop in class, turf to dirt angle, Gomez rides.

Race 4

#9 - CHANTAL’S GIRL - First time starter from 67% winning trainer E.G. Burnison’s barn.

Race 5

#3 - BROTHER PETE - First time starter piloted by Bejarano.

Race 6

#9 - DOINGHARDTIMEAGAIN - Finished 2nd in her last start, turf to dirt angle, shows good works for the Bejarano/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 7

#5 - MCALLISTER BOYS - Claimed in his last start, now runs for the Bejarano/Hollindorfer team.

Race 8

#4 - COULD BE TROUBLE - Won his last two starts, takes a big step up in class, Gomez rides for the hat trick.

Race 9

#11 - SMOKENOMORE - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, runs off a long layoff for trainer Bill Spawr.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, March 29, 2013

Very good day yesterday with five winners out of seven races played.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#6 - JESSE’S GIACOMO - Shipper from Golden Gate won her last start and has potential to repeat.

Race 2

#2 - CARIBE D’ORO - First time starter sent out by the Gomez/Proctor team.

Race 3

#3 - VIVA CARINA - Won her last start, takes a big step up in class to repeat, Espinoza rides.

Race 4

#8 - KINGSBURY - Finished 2nd in his last start and claimed, tries to stretch out for 67% winning trainer Adam Kitchingman.

Race 5

#7 - CORINTHIAN MELODY - Finished 3rd in her last start, closer who should like the extra distance, Gomez rides.

Race 6

#4 - LAUGH AT LIFE - Finished 3rd in his last start, 2/2 in the money lifetime.

Race 7

#6 - ROSENGOLD - Won a stakes on the hillside in his last start, tries to stretch out and run two turns off excellent works for trainer Julio Canani.

Race 8

#7 - FLASHY DELIGHT - Finished 3rd in her last start, takes a big drop in class, Espinoza rides.

SANTA ANITA - Thursday, March 28, 2013

Only one short priced winner out of eight races played on Sunday. I should have predicted that it would be a bad day since all of the big boys went to New Mexico for the Sunland Derby.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#4 - WILD MEDIA - 4/4 in the money, now or never to break maiden.

Race 2

#4 - CHURCH AVENUE - Won last race at one level above today, early speed should allow her to score in a softer spot, Bejarano/Hollendorfer team up.

Race 3

#6 - SUANCES LUCK - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 4

#3 - BIG NOTE - Drops in class for his second North American start, shows good works for trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 5

#6 - EGG DROP - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class to run for a tag, connections are Gomez/Mitchell.

Race 6

#7 - CHOSEN MIRACLE - G2 try in his last start, shorten up to take advantage of good early speed, sent out by Bejarano/Hollendorfer.

Race 7

#8 - MISS AMERICAN PIE - Won both of her previous starts, steps up in class to go for the hat trick, Gomez rides.

Race 8

#4 - ENGLISH RHYTHM - 4/5 in the money on the turf, trained by Mike Mitchell.

SANTA ANITA - Sunday, March 24, 2013

Big day yesterday with six winners. Kind of a junky card for a Sunday.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - CONGREGATIONALIST - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class and shows good early speed.

Race 2

#4 - DYNAMIZE - Taking a flier on a horse coming off a layoff with experience at this unusual distance for a turf maiden race.

Race 3

#2 - NATIONAL - Won his last three starts and claimed in his last two, moves up one level in class for 67% winning trainer Adam Kitchingman.

Race 4

#7 - WARREN’S DR. BOO - Won his last start at the same level, sent out by hot trainer Jorge Gutierrez.

Race 5

#9 - MUM’S TRUCKEE - Won her last start and shows good works to repeat.

Race 6

#10 - TIZ A PLAYER - First time starter with good works against a soft field.

Race 7 - G2 Santa Ana Stakes

#1 - LADY OF SHAMROCK - G1 try in her last start, previous winner at Santa Anita and the distance.

Race 8

#1 - OBSESS - Drops in class and Espinoza rides.

Race 9

#10 - ATTA GIRL ALMA - Finished 2nd in her last start, seems to like the hillside.

SANTA ANITA - Saturday, March 23, 2013

Only one short priced winner yesterday.  Another tough day for the players resulting in a giant two day Pick 6 carryover of $192K.  Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - HARD BILL - Won his last start at one level below today, capable of stepping up in class off good works.

Race 2

#2 - TOP KISSER - Wired the field to break maiden in her last start, shows good works, sent out by Bejarano/Hollendorfer team.

Race 3

#6 - SPLENDID FORTUNE - Drops to run for a tag for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 4

#1 - MY SAMURAI WARRIOR - Finished 2nd in his last start, has hillside experience.

Race 5

#1 - DECLASSIFY - First time starter who shows good works for the Bejarano/Baffert connections.

Race 6

#2 - WEDNESDAY - Shortens up to take advantage of her early speed in a hillside try, shows good works and Bejarano rides.

Race 7 - G3 Tokyo City Cup Stakes

#4 - OILISBLACKGOLD - Won his last start, steps up out of the claiming ranks for this marathon, shows good works for high percentage trainer Craig Dollase.

Race 8

#3 - DRIFT KING - Drops in class and has Bejarano up on the turf.

Race 9

#1 - JAWBREAKER - Second time starter who drops in class for trainer Mike Mitchell.

SANTA ANITA - Friday, March 22, 2013

Two winners yesterday out of seven races played for a small profit. Typical tough weekday card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - BAY RUSH - Drops in class and shows a previous win at the distance.

Race 2

#3 - BLUESKIESNRAINBOWS - Just missed in his last start, sent out by the Bejarano/Hollendorfer team.

Race 3

#6 - CANDY’S JEWEL - Drops to run for a tag,  Bejarano/Hollendorfer are the connections.

Race 4

#4 - REST LAKE - First time starter with Gomez aboard.

Race 5

#9 - SENSE OF A WOMAN - Finished 2nd in her last start, closing style should be a fit for her first try on the turf.

Race 6

#4 - LEO THE LION - Takes a big drop in class after a long layoff.

Race 7

#2 - SAINT LOUP - Finished 2nd in his last start, Gomez and Canani team up for this turf marathon.

Race 8

#9 - BLAZEN ALL STAR - Finished 2nd in her last start, has two turn experience.