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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 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 | (2) SHE’S A HUGGER | (3) WHATS A REBAH | (1) HOWDOYOULIKETHAT |
| 2 | (5) DIXIE WRITER | (6) DINNER’S ON ME | (3) MONSTER TESTAMPONY |
| 3 | (1) THERE FOR YOU | (2) MARKET KITTEN | (4) ISLAND PEARL |
| 4 | (3) EBONY CAT | (6) SYNCHROTRON | (4) FOUR SOCKS BEAMING |
| 5 | (3) ZHANSHI | (6) THE MANLY ART | (1) MY SWEET MIRACLE |
| 6 | (3) STRETCH | (6) C J TERROR | (5) IN CONTROL |
| 7 | (1) IVORY DASHER | (6) RGR JESS AN ILLUSION | (2) ACLASSYSIX |
| 8 | (2) MR PYC TO YOU | (3) STRAWFINDERS JESSEE | (1) KOTUR |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
IVORY DASHER |
(7TH RACE) |
MR PYC TO YOU |
(8TH 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
| (2) SHE’S A HUGGER | (3) WHAT’S A REBAH | (1) HOWDOYOULIKETHAT |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,2,3) 2nd race (5,6) 3rd race (1,2) 4th race (3,6) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,2,3) 2nd race (3,5,6) 3rd race (1,2,4) 4th race (3,4,6) TOTAL $ 81.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
SHE’S A HUGGER broke off balance at the start, dueled 5-wide (part of the 6-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.76 opening quarter), lacked the needed response mid-final turn (toss it out) vs. 2nd place finisher TWENTY FOUR BLACK. Prior effort she was caught in tight quarters (steadied back/losing -2 lengths) shortly after the start, racing 7-wide mid-backside, angled to rail near the far turn, traveled evenly down the lane. She improves her post and makes her 3rd start with the addition of the blinkers.
WHATS A REBAH bumped (shifted out) shortly after the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), lagged -9 lengths mid-final turn, rallied too late (23.80 final ¼) at 870 yards. Prior effort she broke well, dueled between rivals near the far turn, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, got tired at midstretch at 5 furlongs. She figures to show more speed and broke her maiden at this distance.
HOWDOYOULIKETHAT (Santa Anita) broke -1 length slow, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-8 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.30 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. She will relish the class drop and shorter distance.
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OTHERS:
TWENTY FOUR BLACK broke in at the start, dueled 2-wide (part of a 6-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.76 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, angled out to clear at the top of the lane, finished out clearly 2nd best. Prior effort she was racing 6-wide on the backside, 4-wide to the far turn, lacked the needed response entering the stretch. She draws a tougher outside post.
GRACEE HUNNY (Santa Anita) broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn, lacked a rally entering the stretch at 5 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort she broke -1 length slow, fanned 4-wide around the 1st turn, raced within striking distance on the backside (-2 lengths), lacked a rally turning for home at one mile. Class dropper broke her maiden locally vs. maiden $50,000-claimers 5-back.
CHARGER GIRL broke off balance at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), fanned 5-wide mid-final turn, 5-6 lanes wide entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end. Prior effort she broke -3 lengths slow.
ROCKET RHEA broke out at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), lagged -10 lengths near the far turn, finished out with good energy. Prior effort she broke in, bumped back shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), lacked a rally entering the stretch.
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RACE 2
| (5) DIXIE WRITER | (6) DINNER’S ON ME | (3) MONSTERS TESTAMONY |
HORSES TO WATCH:
DIXIE WRITER broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.95 opening quarter), -8 lengths mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task to the end (6.53 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke out at the start, chased the 5-horse speed duel mid-backside (-12 lengths), raced -12 lengths near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), raced in traffic entering the stretch, not abused, had run left crossing the wire. Improves his post and adds the blinkers!
DINNER’S ON ME bumped back at the start, losing -6 lengths, lagged -16 lengths mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), raced -20 lengths near the far turn (22.95 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (6.53 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, chased the 5-horse speed duel mid-backside, raced in traffic around the far turn (losing -4 lengths), cleared too late. He is much better than his recent record shows!
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OTHERS:
MONSTERS TESTAMONY broke well, dueled outside the eventual winner mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.87 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (out-finished for 2nd). Prior effort he broke in, bumped at the start, lagged -10 lengths mid-backside, lacked a rally turning for home.
PAP PAW WOLF broke out, bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival mid-backside (carried out 6-7 lanes), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn (3-4 lanes wide), lacked the needed response entering the stretch. Prior effort he broke in at the start, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.54 opening quarter), gained the narrow advantage around the far turn, shook loose (+1 length) at midstretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch (6.43 final 1/16).
A P DEVIL broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-1 length), lacked a rally turning for home (disappointing performance). Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, dueled between rivals mid-backside, battled thru the 22.90 opening quarter, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, got tired at midstretch. He returns quickly.
STORM CAUTION broke in, bumped at the start, lagged -16 lengths mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), traveled evenly down the lane (6.53 final 1/16) in a much needed outing.
WALKIN INDY broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), dropped back -5 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.59 opening quarter), lugged out mid-final turn (toss it out). Prior effort he broke off balance at the start, gained the slim advantage mid-backside, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) near the far turn, caught in tight quarters (steadied back) around the far turn (losing -4 lengths), cleared entering the stretch, tired understandably at midstretch. He returns quickly.
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RACE 3
| (1) THERE FOR YOU | (2) MARKET KITTEN | (4) ISLAND PEARL |
HORSES TO WATCH:
THERE FOR YOU broke out, bumped at the start, settled, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-5 lengths), lagged -8 lengths near the far turn (22.36 opening quarter), gamely kept to her task to the end (clearly 3rd best) thru the 6.34 final 1/16 when competing in fast clocking. Prior effort (Golden Gate) she swerved in, bumped shortly after the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn, tired understandably at midstretch at 5 furlongs vs. tougher rivals.
MARKET KITTEN broke well, swerved out (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-7 lengths), lagged -10 lengths near the far turn (22.84 opening quarter), -9 lengths mid-final turn (rail), finished out with good energy (6.64 final 1/16) and finished out clearly 2nd best in her comeback. Lightly raced performer will be making only her 2nd start since 12/13/14.
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ISLAND PEARL fractious in post parade, broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-1 length), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.36 opening quarter), lagged -6 lengths mid-final turn, lacked the needed response entering the stretch vs. 3rd place finisher THERE FOR YOU. Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (23.37 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters (steadied back/losing -2 lengths), -3 lengths entering the stretch, finished out clearly 2nd best. She will be making only her 2nd start since 12/06/15. She adds the blinkers.
LADY BERLIN 3 year old filly sports a series of good works. Watch for speed based on rapid gate work (35.2) on 02/20. Appears well spotted for her debut.
RED HOT TIP (Fresno) broke well, trailed mid-backside (-12 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, lacked a rally turning for home at 5 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper adds the blinkers.
LIL BIT FRISKY bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, could not keep up mid-backside vs. maiden $5,000-claimers. She will be making only her 2nd lifetime start.
HALO VALLEY (Golden Gate) broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (23.45 opening quarter), -6 lengths mid-final turn (fanned 3-wide), got tired at midstretch at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. She sports a pair of woks since arriving from Northern California.
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RACE 4
| (3) EBONY CAT | (6) SYNCHROTRON | (4) FOUR SOCKS BEAMING |
HORSES TO WATCH:
EBONY CAT bumped at the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), closed the gap (-2 lengths back at this point) near the far turn (22.29 opening quarter), challenged 3-wide entering the stretch, gained the slim advantage at the top of the lane, gradually pulled clear late (rapid 6.24 final 1/16). Check out his blazing work (45.4) on 02/21. Claimed from J Walsh and looks who’s riding!
SYNCHROTRON broke out, bumped at the start, sprinted clear mid-backside (+2 lengths), +2 length advantage near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), was hard pressed to maintain his advantage entering the stretch, losing his advantage at midstretch, finished out clearly 2nd best (6.64 final 1/16) vs. eventual $2,500-claiming winner PRIDE OF GLORY. Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-backside, battled the length of the stretch, losing his advantage in deep stretch. Claimed from J Nunez. He could be facing more speed (SMS BOOGIE NANU and FOUR SOCKS BEAMING).
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OTHERS:
FOUR SOCKS BEAMING broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), dueled between rivals near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, lacked the needed response entering the stretch vs. eventual $10,000-claiming winner JOHNN REB. Speedy performer definitely needed his last one.
SMS BOOGIE NAN (330 yards) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3 lengths past the gap, losing path midway, traveled evenly thru the rapid 9.84 final 1/8. Prior effort (550 yards) he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing path early, dropped back -4 lengths past the gap. 3-back (870 yards) he broke -1 length slow, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), tired understandably at midstretch. He got his speed sharpened in last pair! Takes off the flipping halter for this.
CABALLO BONITO stumbled at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-4 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane at 4 furlongs. Prior effort (550 yards) he bumped back (squeezed back) shortly after the start.
TRIXIE NINE broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), angled out to clear entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch, proved best late vs. soft maidens. Prior effort she broke well, sprinted clear (+3 lengths), +1 length advantage near the far turn (23.54 opening quarter), losing her advantage entering the stretch, finished out clearly 2nd best vs. soft maidens.
JAQ’S CAT broke off balance (losing action) shortly after the start (toss it out). Prior effort he bumped (pushed out 4-5 lanes) shortly after the start, settled, raced -6 lengths near the far turn (22.29 opening quarter), -5 lengths mid-final turn, gamely kept t to his task to the end (6.39 final 1/16). He is capable of better.
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RACE 5
| (3) ZHANSHI | (6) THE MANLY ART | (1) MY SWEET MIRACLE |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (1,3,6) 6th race (ALL) 7th race (1) 8th race (2) TOTAL $ 21.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (1,3,6) 6th race (ALL) 7th race (1,2,6) 8th race (2,3) TOTAL $ 126.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
ZHANSHI (15.74) broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, gamely kept to his task to the end (holding 2nd) thru the 9.90 final 1/8 vs. better. Prior effort he bumped (knocked off stride), drifted out shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, losing path past the gap, caught in tight quarters past the 1/16 pole, never had a chance vs. tougher rivals. He worked in solid fashion prior to his debut. Class dropper is the one to fear most.
THE MANLY ART (15.85) broke -1 length slow, losing path at the gap, drifted out to clear past the gap (-4 lengths back), finished out with good energy (far back) thru the 9.46 final 1/8 vs. productive field (top 4 finishers qualified for the Los Alamitos Maiden Stakes). Prior effort he bumped, drifted out shortly after the start, -2 lengths past the gap, never looked comfortable. Improving performer fits well for sure.
MY SWEET MIRACLE (15.84) broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to his tasl to the end (9.88 final 1/8) vs. productive field (CAPRICHO Czech came back and captured a maiden $5,000-claiming event in 15.87). Prior effort (16.00) he broke in at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap kept to his task to the end (running behind horses). Fresh performer idle since 07/03 brings with him a pair of good works.
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OTHERS:
VIVE CARTEL (15.94) balked at loading, broke off balance at the start, raced -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (10.01 final 1/8). Prior effort (16.07) he bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to his task to the end (10.15 final 1/8)
MANAGING YOUR MONEY (16.40) broke -1 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in her debut. (Q) 12/15 worked solo (12.8) Broke well, quick in stride, hand shoved, flashed good speed, responding well under light pressure. GRADE: C+ DRILL
FUN TO FIRE sports a slow gate work (19.0) 01/23. Colt from Sum Fun To Bet. Lets watch on first.
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RACE 6
| (3) STRETCH | (6) C J TERROR | (5) IN CONTROL |
HORSES TO WATCH:
STRETCH broke well, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), +2 length advantage at the top of the lane, held gamely (6.42 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, dropped back -11 lengths mid-backside (chasing the lone speed runner), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), finished well (23.57 final ¼) at 870. Claimed from C Treece. Carries options in this speed filled event.
C J TERROR broke well, dueled 2-wide (part of a 5-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4 horse speed duel) near the far turn (22.37 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, not beaten badly for it all considering (23.63 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, battled back and proved best late (6.15 final 1/16). He returns to his winning rider/winning distance!
IN CONTROL broke -1 length slow, bumped repeatedly (shuffled back/losing path) early, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-6 lengths), closed the gap near the far turn (-4 lengths back at this point), found a rail opening at the top of the lane, rallied to the front in deep stretch, held gamely (6.34 final 1/16). Claimed from C Treece. Here is another that can rate from the sizzling interior fractions.
CONVINCED HIMSELF (Golden Gate) broke -2 lengths slow, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-6 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (23.03 opening quarter), put in a good run mid-final turn (-3 lengths back at this point), angled out to clear at midstretch, gamely kept to his task to the end at 6 furlongs. Prior effort (5 ½ furlongs) he broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.50 opening quarter), shook loose (+3 lengths) mid-final turn, +5 lengths entering the stretch, held gamely. Speedy performer will relish the shorter distance.
SCIATICA (Santa Anita) broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-5 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (rapid 21.46 opening quarter), put in a good run mid-final turn (thru the sizzling 44.51 opening half), tired understandably entering the stretch at 6 ½ furlongs, Fresh thoroughbred sports a rapid 47.2 work on 01/30.
ATASCADERAN broke -1 length slow, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), -5 lengths mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task to the end (23.57 final ¼). He will relish all the speed signed up for this event.
BALLARD RULER broke well, dueled inside 3-rivals near the far turn (22.34 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch (6.27 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch (not beaten badly for it all). He moves away from the rail.
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RACE 7
| (1) IVORY DASHER | (6) RGR JESS AN ILLUSION | (2) ACLASSYSIX |
HORSES TO WATCH:
IVORY DASHER hesitated, swerved out (4-5 lanes) shortly after the start, never leveled, finished out full of run after losing his best chance as the bet down favorite (2-1 odds). Prior effort (15.64) he broke off balance, drifted out (3-4 lanes) all the way past the gap (losing -2 lengths), drifted out midway, hard to ride thru the final 110 yards. Hard to ride performer is capable of much better! Claimed from B Bowman.
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RGR JESS AN ILLUSION (16.04) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, shifted out (losing lead) midway, leveled too late (9.94 final 1/8) vs. STEL HAPPENS. Prior effort (15.76) he knocked opened the stall door prior to start, broke In at the gap, bumped early, raced in traffic past the gap, losing path midway, angled out (2-3 lanes) to clear past the 1/16 pole, finished out with good energy after losing his best chance. Trouble prone performer lands an ideal post.
ACLASSYSIX (15.91) broke off balance, bobbled, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled past the 1/16 pole, finished out with good energy (10.15 final 1/16) over the ‘slower-than-normal racing surface. Prior effort (15.78) he bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, kept to his task to the end (running behind horses).
ONE DASHIN JESS broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, trying to lug out thru the final ½ (toss it out) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped back (losing path) at the start, lugged out (behind horses) midway, never looked comfortable (toss it out). She must maintain a straight course.
STEL HAPPENS (15.83) broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, accelerated nicely, close up past the gap, gained the advantage midway, nailed (tough loss) thru the 9.94 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.72) she broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in at the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.85 final 1/8). She has encountered in all of her outings.
LINDA DASHING filly by TR Dasher sports a slow gate work (19.0) on 01/23. A toteboard check in advised on this one.
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RACE 8
| (2) MR PYC TO YOU | (3) STRAWFINDERS JESSEE | (1) KOTUR |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
MR PYC TO YOU colt qualified for last year’s Rainbow Futurity. 4-back (15.51) he balked at loading, swerved out (3-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, drifted in (2-3 lanes) midway, gamely kept to his task and just missed in his debut. Fresh performer sports a rapid 17.80 gate work on 02/13. Sports winning connections!
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OTHERS:
STRAWFINDERS JESSEE (16.88) broke -3/4 length slow, raced -3/4 length past the gap, put In a big run (lead) past 1/16 pole, held strong (9.71 final 1/8). Prior effort (16.78) she broke off balance, bumped (losing action) shortly after the start, losing -2 ½ lengths, pushed in, finished strong (should have been much closer). 3-back (15.48) she broke -3/4 length slow, carried out midway, gamely kept to her task to the end. She sports a series of solid ratings based on adjusted clocking.
KOTUR (Winter Derby trial) broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, ringy (green) at the gap, losing path midway, finished out with good energy (running behind horses) thru the 9.60 final 1/8 vs. top 3 finishers qualified for the Winter Derby, Prior effort (17.72) he broke off balance, drifted out, bobbled, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, put in a big run midway (lead), gradually pulled clear late (9.74 final 1/8). 2-time winner has encountered trouble in all of his outings.
MISLEADER (20.16) fractious in gate, broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out at the gap, -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Corona Chick Handicap. Prior effort she was fractious in gate, broke out, bumped back after the start, losing -1/2 length, losing path, -4 lengths past the gap (toss it out) in the Golden State Juvenile Stakes. 3-back (20.14) she was fractious in gate, leveled too late. Fresh performer draws an ideal post.
SHOULDA KISSED ME returns from Turf Paradise with a pair of wins from 4 starts. 5-back (17.84) she broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), losing the advantage past the 1/16 pole, lacked the needed response thru the final 75 yards (9.60 final 1/8). She is blessed with terrific gate speed.
CUCURO (17.72) broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held gamely (9.90 final 1/8) vs. maidens. Prior effort (15.53) he broke out at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, +1 length advantage past the gap, held strong (9.91 final 1/8) vs. maidens.
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