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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 · Les Onaka – Handicapper/Clocker
R e p o r t S u m m a r y
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| RACE | 1st PICK | 2nd PICK | 3rd PICK |
| 1 | (4) CODE LILLY | (1) MAYDAY MALONE | (5) TIZBUDSFORMLIMO |
| 2 | (2) STATELY COMMAND | (3) BITUIN | (6) SAILOR’S CRY |
| 3 | (4) GARRAPATA BEACH | (3) PROVOCATIVE SONG | (6) STICKTOTHESCRIPT |
| 4 | (4) MR PYC TO YOU | (7) FREAKISH | (3) ROLLL TIDE |
| 5 | (6) BOLD DECISION | (3) HELIACAL | (4) ONE LUCKY LADY |
| 6 | (1) SWITCHEDBY | (4) ZHANSHI | (5) VIVE CARTEL |
| 7 | (4) SEE EM FLY | (1) DUKE MISSION | (6) JJ COOL BOY |
| 8 | (3) MY CAPULLO | (6) HOT LOOKER | (4) JBO BONITA CHICA |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
MR PYC TO YOU |
(4TH RACE) |
MY CAPULLO |
(8TH RACE) |
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SWITCHEDBY (longshot) |
(6TH RACE) |
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Abbreviations:
(Q) Qualifier/Workout
(BTL) Better Than Looked
Note: Horses are listed in order of preference.
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RACE 1
| (4) CODE LILLY | (1) MAYDAY MALONE | (5) TIZBUDSFORMLIMO |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,4) 2nd race (2,3,6) 3rd race (3,4,5,6) 4th race (4) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,4,5) 2nd race (2,3,6) 3rd race (3,4,5,6) 4th race (4,7) TOTAL $ 72.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
CODE LILLY broke well, cleared easily mid-backside (-2 lengths), +1 length advantage near the far turn (22.96 opening quarter), +2 length advantage entering the stretch, crushed maidens (6.66 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke in, bumped at the start, fanned 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (dueled between rivals), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.57 opening quarter), lacked the needed response entering the stretch. She looks tough right back despite facing winners for the 1st time.
MAYDAY MALONE broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-1 length), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.53 opening quarter), 3-wide to clear entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end (6.30 final 1/16). He figures for another save journey from the rail.
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OTHERS:
TIZBUDFORMLIMO broke well, lagged -9 lengths (chasing the dueling pair) mid-backside, raced -11 lengths near the far turn (22.53 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.30 final 1/16) vs. 3rd place finisher MAYDAY MALONE. Prior effort he bumped back (losing action) shortly after the start, raced -15 lengths near the far turn (22.46 opening quarter) 5-wide entering the stretch, finished out with good energy. He is much better than his recent races shows.
BLACK MAGIC MAN broke well, raced -8 lengths mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), raced -10 lengths near the far turn (22.53 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch vs. MAYDAY MALONE. He definitely needed that one.
A P DEVIL broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened mid-final turn, found a rail opening entering the stretch, rallied to the front at mid-stretch, edged clear (slow clocking) vs. soft maidens. Prior effort he broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-1 length), lacked a rally turning for home. She will be facing winners for the 1st time.
TEASDALE THUNDER swerved out, bumped hard at the start, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), tired understandably in deep stretch. Prior effort he bumped hard (pushed out) shortly after the start (toss it out). He carries much gate speed.
MONTRONE broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), raced in traffic (steadied back) to the far turn (22.79 opening quarter) in a race to be tossed out. Prior effort he bumped at the start, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-4 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.25 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task to the end (6.37 final 1/16). The blinkers returns.
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RACE 2
| (2) STATELY COMMAND | (3) BITUIN | (6) SAILOR’S CRY |
HORSES TO WATCH:
STATELY COMMAND (Golden Gate) broke well, dueled 4-wide mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.65 opening quarter), -2 lengths entering the stretch (3-wide), kept to her task to the end at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper will relish the shorter distance.
BITUIN broke in, bumped at the start, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter) dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (23.42 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort she broke well, quick in stride, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-1 length), dropped back -3 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.50 opening quarter), -5 lengths entering the stretch, followed the winner’s path down the lane. She definltely her speed sharpened in last pair.
SAILOR’S CRY broke off balance at the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (rail), angled out to clear entering the stretch (-4 lengths back at this point), finished out with good energy vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper fits well for sure.
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MY LADY LOU LOU stumbled at the start, losing -1 length, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-7 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.68 opening quarter), angled out to clear entering the stretch, -8 lengths back at midstretch, flew too late!! Prior effort she bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths)l lugged out 5-6 lanes wide entering the stretch. She is coming around.
QUEEN GAMBLER broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.09 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened mid-final turn, -2 lengths entering the stretch, got tired in deep stretch (6.61 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, dueled between rivals mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.68 opening quarter), lugged out 3-wide mid-final turn, -2 lengths entering the stretch, kept to her task to the end.
PAPAS LIL WILLOW broke -1 length slow, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-8 lengths), saved ground, lacked a rally down the lane vs. QUEEN GAMBLER.
MUSIC LOVER bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, racing 8-9 lanes wide mid-backside (-11 lengths) chasing the 3-horse speed duel, racing 5-6 lanes wide near the far turn, 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (23.56 final ¼) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (Santa Anita) broke in, bumped back at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-8 lengths), 4-wide entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane vs. tougher rivals. Makes her 2nd start with the blinkers.
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RACE 3
| (4) GARRAPATA BEACH | (3) PROVOCATIVE SONG | (6) STICKTOTHESCRIPT |
HORSES TO WATCH:
GARRAPATA BEACH (Santa Anita) broke -1 length slow, rushed, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (21.89 opening quarter), dueled inside one rival mid-final turn, chased the eventual winner entering the stretch (tiring) at 5 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (Santa Anita) she broke well, controlled the 22.07 opening quarter), was hard pressed entering the stretch, tired understandably down the lane at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Speedster improves her post and will relish the class relive and shorter distance too!
PROVOCATIVE SONG broke in, bumped at the start, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.28 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) at the top of the lane, losing her advantage at midstretch, gamely held 2nd (23.31 final ¼). She has posted her best ratings locally!
STICKTOTHESCRIPT broke out at the start, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.59 opening quarter), challenged 2-wiide entering the stretch, gained the slim advantage at the top of the lane, battled the length of the stretch, just missed (tough loss) thru the 6.30 final 1/16 vs. productive field (THAMES VALLEY came back and captured a $4,000-claiming event). Prior effort she broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-balance at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-3 lengths), dropped back -5 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, gamely kept to her task to the end (23.01 final ¼) vs. runner up OUR TROOPER. Claimed from R Bean.
OUR TROOPER broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), raced -6 lengths near the far turn (22.79 opening quarter), finished out very well (clearly 2nd best) thru the 23.01 final 1/4. Better is forecast with the local race under his belt.
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OTHERS:
FORT ATTICUS broke out at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.28 opening quarter), lacked a rally down the lane vs. PROVOCATIVE SONG.
WISE RED broke -1 length slow, lagged -9 lengths (chasing the lone speed runner) mid-backside, lacked a rally down the lane.
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RACE 4
| (4) MR PYC TO YOU | (7) FREAKISH | (3) ROLLL TIDE |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
MR PYC TO YOU (17.65) broke -3/4 length slow, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly) to the gap, put in a big run (lead) midway, just missed (tough loss) thru the 9.59 final 1/8 in her comeback performance. 4-back (15.51) he balked at loading, swerved out 3-lanes shortly after the start, quick in stride, drifted in 2-3 lanes midway, gamely kept to his task to the end. He qualified for last year’s Rainbow Futurity! Expect a stronger performance (making only his 2nd start since 07/19/15).
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OTHERS:
FREAKISH (16.89) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, gained the advantage at the gap, held strong (9.80 final 1/8) vs. productive field (TEMPTING DIVA came back and captured a $16,000-claiming event in 16.80). Prior effort (19.88) he broke off balance, drifted out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, losing –1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.59 final 1/8). He is capable of blazing speed and he is in sharp form.
ROLLL TIDE (17.60) broke out at the start, losing -3/4 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) at the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.79 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 ½ length slow). Prior effort (19.97) he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, bumped at the gap, caught in tight quarters midway, gamely kept to his task to the end vs. eventual Winter Derby 3rd place finisher SENOR GIANNI. He packs a wicked late kick and is getting closer to victory.
MAGGIE DURANG (15.43) broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.71 final 1/8) vs. easier. Prior effort (15.42) he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, put in a big run midway, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, gradually pulled clear late vs. easier. Razor sharp performer will get tested tonight.
TRIXSEY SUE (17.72) hesitated, bumped from both sides shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted out early, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, LEVELED TOO LATE (9.63 final 1/8) vs. eventual Fullerton Overnight Handicap in 17.54). Prior effort she hesitated, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished out with good energy (rail trip) thru the 9.60 final 1/8. She is capable of a solid rating (needs a clear start).
ZENDAYA (17.70) stumbled at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out, bumped early, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (just missed 3rd) thru the 9.54 final 1/8. Prior effort (20.01) she broke out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to her task (improving her position late) thru the 9.71 final 1/8. She adores the outside post.
BOYLIKE (17.85) fractious in gate, stumbled at the start, drifted out, bumped early (-1 length), raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (running behind horses) vs. eventual Fullerton Overnight Handicap winner ZOOMIN FOR SPUDS. Prior effort (17.77) he broke out at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.85 final 1/8). 3-back (16.75) he broke out at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end.
FOR PEE JAY fractious in gate, broke off balance, bumped back (losing path) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths (toss it out). Prior effort (17.06) she broke out, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, finished strong 9.95 final 1/8). 3-back (15.52) she was fractious in gate, broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, kept to her task to the end. She is coming off 3 consecutive troubled trips.
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RACE 5
| (6) BOLD DECISION | (3) HELIACAL | (4) ONE UCKY LADY |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 3
SMALL TICKET
5th race (2,3,4,6) 6th race (1,4) 7th race (1,4,6) 8th race (3) TOTAL $24.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (2,3,4,6) 6th race (1,4) 7th race (1,4,6) 8th race (3,4,6) TOTAL $ 72.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
BOLD DECISION bumped at the start, -1 length early, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), -3 lengths mid-final turn, battled back (lead) at midstretch, just missed (tough loss) thru the 6.45 final 1/16 vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort she broke well, controlled the interior fractions (22.29 opening quarter), +3 lengths entering the stretch, held gamely (6.39 final 1/16) vs. easier. Class dropper lands a solid post (carries options or gun to the front).
HELIACAL (Golden Gate) broke out at the start, fanned 6-7 lanes wide (-3 lengths) chasing the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside, -3 lengths near the far turn (22.18 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane at 5 furlongs. Prior effort she broke well, quick is stride (lead), +2 lengths near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), was hard pressed entering the stretch,. losing lead at midstretch (tired in deep stretch) at 5 furlongs. She makes her 2nd start (without the blinkers) and hails from winning connections.
ONE LUCKY LADY bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) mid-final turn, battled the length of the stretch, losing lead at midstretch, got tired in deep stretch (6.52 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, shook loose (+2 lengths) near the far turn (22.05 opening quarter), got tired at midstretch. She will be facing inside (FREAKY MONIQEE and HELIACAL) and outside speed (BOLD DECISION).
MARK OF THE AFFAIR broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane vs. ONE LUCKY LADY. Prior effort she broke in at the start, losing -2 lengths, was carried out badly (5-6 lanes) mid-backside (-7 lengths), -8 lengths around the far turn, gamely kept to her task to the end (should have been much closer). 3-back she broke out, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths) challenged 2-wide entering the stretch, rallied to the front at the top of the lane, held gamely. This race figures to set up nicely (check out all the speed signed up).
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OTHERS:
FREAKY MONIQUEE bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.09 opening quarter), shook loose (+2 lengths) entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.61 final 1/16) vs. maidens. Prior effort she bumped at the start, losing -4 lengths fanned 4-5 lanes mid-backside, 5-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane vs. maidens.
WHIPS AND LEATHER returns from Idaho with a series of dull finishes. She broke her maiden locally with E Hernandez aboard. She is working well for her return.
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RACE 6
| (1) SWITCHEDBYE | (4) ZHANSHI | (5) VI VE CARTEL |
HORSES TO WATCH:
SWITCHEDBYE (15.92) broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, losing path (-1 length), cleared inside midway, finished out with good energy (9.94 final 1/8) vs. 3rd place finisher RGR JESS AN ILLUSION. Prior effort she was caught in tight quarters (pushed in) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ vs. tougher rivals. She is coming around!!
ZHANSHI (15.86) broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in (2-lanes) early, gained the advantage past the gap, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to his task (holding 2nd) thru the 10.04 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.74) he broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.90 final 1/8) vs. tougher rivals. 3-back she bumped (knocked off stride) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths (losing path). He carries the highest ratings (last 2) based on adjusted clocking! He will be tough at this class level.
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OTHERS:
VIVE CARTEL (15.95) broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, drifted out (2-3 lanes) midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (10.04 final 1/8) vs. ZHANSHI. Prior effort (15.94) he balked at loading, broke -1/2 length, slow, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (10.01 final 1/8). 3-back (16.07) he broke thru the gate prior to start, broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, drifted in midway, kept to his task to the end. He draws outside his main rival….
RGR JESS AN ILLUSION broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, shifted in past the 1/16 pole (toss it out). Prior effort (16.04) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), shifted out midway (losing lead), leveled too late (9.94 final 1/8). 3-back (15.76) she knocked opened the stall door prior to start, broke in at the start, bumped early, raced in traffic past the gap, losing path midway, cleared too late!
MANAGING YOUR MONEY (17.23) broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, drifted out midway, kept to her task to the end (9.82 final 1/8) vs. better. Prior effort she hopped at the start, losing -2 lengths, losing path, finished out with good energy (behind horses). 3-back she broke -1 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap.
SWITCHEDBYE broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, losing path (-1 length) past the gap, cleared inside midway, finished out with good energy (9.94 final 1/8) vs. better. Prior effort she was caught in tight quarters (pushed in) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ vs. tougher rivals. She fits well for sure. Must flee the rail.
PEACEFUL SEPARATION swerved out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, losing -2 ½ lengths (toss it out) vs. better. Prior effort (16.03) she hesitated at the start, losing -1 length, drifted in early, shuffled back (losing path) past the gap finished out with good energy (running behind horse) vs. better. 3-back (16.14) she broke – 1 ½ length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (10.12 final 1/8).
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RACE 7
| (4) SEE EM FLY | (1) DUKE MISSION | (6) JJ COOL BOY |
HORSES TO WATCH;
SEE EM FLY returns from Turf Paradise. 3-back (17.79) he broke out at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished out with good energy (rapid 9.54 final 1/8) vs. top 2 finishers qualified for the Wild West Futurity. 4-back (15.77) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing –1 ½ length, -2 lengths past the gap, not abused vs. $10,000-claimers. 6-back (15.71) broke off balance, drifted out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, losing –1 ½ length, leveled too late. Class dropper holds solid ratings for this distance.
DUKE MISSION (16.96) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished very well (9.94 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 ½ length slow) vs. eventual $3,200-claiming winner RUDIGER. Prior effort (17.20) he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out early, -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.93 final 1/8). 3-back (17.24) he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, close up past the gap, kept to his task to the end. He is long overdue!
JJ COOL BOY (17.01) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, +1 length advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.94 final 1/8) vs. troubled runner-up DUKE MISSION. Prior effort (16.87) he hopped at the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -3 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.73 final 1/8) and should have WON! Claimed from e Siren. FOLLOW UP CLOSELY!!
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MIGHTY BAD GIRL (17.10) broke -1/2 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (gaining with each and every stride) thru the 9.85 final 1/8. Prior effort she hesitated, swerved in (losing action) shortly after the start. 3-back (15.59) she broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, drifted in early, leveled midway, bumped near the wire.
JESS A ROYAL DIVIDE broke in at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, -2 lengths midway, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ vs. JJ COOL BOY and company. Prior effort (15.92) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held gamely vs. maidens.
PREENER swerved in, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, finished out with good energy over the slower than normal racing surface (-1 ½ length slow). Prior effort (16.98) she broke out at the start, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, drifted in (2-3 lanes) midway, kept to her task to the end. She has a tendency to lug in.
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RACE 8
| (3) MY CAPULLO | (6) HOT LOOKER | (4) JBO BONITA CHICA |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
MY CAPULLO (17.56) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) past the gap, bumped repeatedly midway, leveled too late in the Los Alamitos Maiden Stakes. Prior effort (17.60) he broke well, quick in stride, drifted in at the gap, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task (improving his position late (rapid 9.37 final 1/8). 3-back (15.66) he broke off balance, bobbled (swerved in) shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, not abused, finished out full of run. Trouble prone performer may only need a clean journey.
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OTHERS:
HOT LOOKER (17.79) broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in (bumped) early, drifted in (bumped) midway, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.63 final 1/8) vs. 5th place finisher MY CAPULLO. Prior effort (17.39) she broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.46 final 1/8). 3-back (15.75) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, ringy past the gap, losing path midway, finished out full of run after losing her best chance.
JBO BONITA CHICA (Q) 02/02 worked solo (18.6) broke well, quick in stride, flashed good speed, let run, responding well. GRADE: C+ DRILL (Q) 10/31 BEST over ONE CLASSY PERRY (18.3-18.4) Worked inside. Bumped at the start, drifted in early (asked left-handed), even up midway, let run, responding strong. Winning by +1/2 length. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 09/26 worked evenly with MAKE A FAVORITE (both 12.2) Worked inside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride, even up midway, let run, responding strong. Even up. GRADE: B+ DRILL
GIVE MEE SUM SUGAR (15.58) broke in at the start (lead), flashed good speed, drifted out (4-5 lanes) midway, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, kept to her task to the end (9.88 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.67) he broke out at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead midway, kept to her task to the end.
THIS IS THE END (15.92) broke -1/2 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, losing path midway, cleared inside past the 1/16 pole, kept to her task to the end (9.88 final 1/8). Prior effort she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted in past the gap, appeared rank and hard to ride thru the final ½ (strangled down).
WALK WITH VITA filly by Walk Thru Fire sports a pair of ordinary works under J Moreno.
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