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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 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 | (3) STICKTOTHESCRIPT | (1) TENILLE | (4) ELIMINATION ROUND |
| 2 | (2) BISHAMON | (6) IRON JOE T | (1) SENATOR BOB |
| 3 | (6) TRIXIE NINE | (1) CHARGER GIRL | (3) PUNK FEVER |
| 4 | (3) VERY THANKFUL | (6) BATTLE JET | (2) FOUR GAELS |
| 5 | (1) DEE FOR DAVE | (3) SILENT GUARDIAN | (5) HOUSE OF TALES |
| 6 | (2) ITALIAN BABA | (1) FRECCIA DI ORO | (6) JACQ’S CAT |
| 7 | (5) PAPAS IN THE PEN | (1) FUNNY MUNNY | (3) MAD EFFORT |
| 8 | (3) REMARKABLYESAPOWEER | (4) FOOSILAME | (1) TANGO IN CASH |
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DEE FOR DAVE |
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STICKTOTHESCRIPT (longshot) |
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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
| (3) STICKTOTHESCRIPT | (1) TENILLE | (4) ELIMINATION ROUND |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,3) 2nd race (2,6) 3rd race (1,3,6) 4th race (2,3,6) TOTAL $ 36.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,3,4) 2nd race (1,2,6) 3rd race (1,3,6) 4th race (2,3,6) TOTAL $ 81.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
STICKTOTHESCRIPT bumped back at the start, lugged out badly early, racing 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (-8 lengths) 4-wide to the far turn (-10 lengths), traveled evenly thru the sizzling 22.93 final ¼). She drops in class and definitely got her speed sharpened! PRICE PLAY??
TENILLE (Los Alamitos Thoroughbreds) broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.21 opening quarter), was carried out 4-5 lanes entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late at 5 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (Los Alamitos Thoroughbreds) she broke well, shook loose (+2 lengths) near the far turn (21.81 opening quarter), +3 length advantage entering the stretch, losing lead at midstretch at 5 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Sharp now/shortens up and lands O Santos in the saddle!!
ELIMINATION ROUND broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), raced -7 lengths near the far turn (21.70 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (thru the rapid 22.93 final ¼). Prior effort (Golden Gate) she broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (21.90 opening quarter), shook loose (+5 lengths) entering the stretch, +4 length advantage at midstretch, was all out to hold safe late at 5 ½ furlongs.
EBONY CAT (Santa Anita) broke well, dueled between rivals mid-backsided, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (rapid 21.65 opening quarter), was carried out 4-wide at the top of the lane, tired at midstretch at 6 furlongs vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. She will relish the class relieve and the cut back in distance.
HAAA SEXY LADY (Los Alamitos) broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-final turn, battled for command entering the stretch, lacked the needed response at midstretch at 5 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort she broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-3 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), 3-wide to clear entering the stretch, rallied strong for the score (23.62 final ¼). 3-back she broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, never quit trying thru the quick 22.91 final ¼). She has produced her best ratings locally!
IRISH AND LUCKY (Los Alamitos Thoroughbreds) broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn, dueled inside 3-rivals around the far turn, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch, improved her position late at 5 furlongs. Prior effort (Los Alamitos Thoroughbreds) she broke well, controlled the 22.01 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) entering the stretch, held gamely at 5 ½ furlongs. She is blessed with speed.
ROMANCEMEDISCRETLY arrives from Turf Paradise in sharp form over the sloppy track. Underrated rider (C Bonnet) to ride! A toteboard check is advised on this one.
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RACE 2
| (2) BISHAMON | (6) IRON JET T | (1) SENATOR BOB |
SENATOR BOB/SIR DADNGER/LINCECUM the possible speed players
HORSES TO WATCH:
BISHAMON broke out, bumped at the start, chased the 3-HORSE SPEED DUEL mid-backside (-2 lengths), raced -3 lengths near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), angled out to clear (3-wide) entering the stretch, rallied to the front in deep stretch, held gamely (6.28 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters (took up) mid-final turn (losing -3 lengths), cleared too late (SHOULD HAVE WON). RACE FIGURES TO SET UP NICELY!!
IRON JOE T (Los Alamitos) BUMPED BACK at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-7 lengths), -7 lengths around the far turn (21.87 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane at 5 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), angled out 4-5 lanes to clear entering the stretch, simply got rolling too late. Here is another that will relish the speed meltdown…
SENATOR BOB (Fresno) shook loose mid-backside (+1 length), dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (23.69 opening quarter), losing lead entering the stretch, lacked the needed response at the top of the lane at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (Fresno) he broke well, dueled outside 2-riavls mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (23.85 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, losing lead at midstretch at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. He appears to be a speed threat but will be facing a pair of outside speed rivals…..
AERIAL ARTIST broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), caught in tight quarters around the far turn, lacked the needed response mid-final turn (toss it out). Prior effort he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, dueled 3-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.50 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, kept to his task to the end. O Santos returns to ride.
LINCECUM broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) at the top of the lane, losing lead at midstretch, battled back and just missed (23.98 final ¼). Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-1 length), challenged 3-wide entering the stretch, gained the slim advantage late, held safe.
SIR DADNGER broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn (in traffic), lacked a rally entering the stretch. Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-3 lengths), lugged out (5-6 lanes) entering the stretch.
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RACE 3
| (6) TRIXIE NINE | (1) CHARGER GIRL | (3) PUNK FEVER |
HORSES TO WATCH:
TRIXIE NINE broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 length), lagged -8 lengths near the far turn, saved ground, traveled evenly down the lane (24.10 final ¼). Prior effort she swerved out at the start, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-6 lengths), 5-wide to the far turn (22.96 opening quarter), traveled evenly thru the 24.35 final ¼). She is better than her record shows! She will be facing a very soft field of maidens…..
CHARGER GIRL broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.90 opening quarter), gamely kept to her task to the end (actually just missed 2nd). She has definitely found her proper class level…
PUNK FEVER (Santa Anita) broke well, outrun early, dropped back -16 lengths near the far turn (22.52 opening quarter), -20 lengths mid-final turn vs. tougher rivals at 6 furlongs. Class dropper fits much better here.
BUBBLES HANSEN bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.90 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch. Prior effort she BROKE THRU THE GATE PRIOR TO START, broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (23.01 opening quarter), -4 lengths entering the stretch, kept to her task to the end. She needs to break the magical 54 second barrier….
BARB broke -2 lengths slow, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (23.01 opening quarter), -6 lengths mid-final turn, lacked a rally entering the stretch. Prior effort she bumped at the start, losing -1 length, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -7 lengths around the far turn, traveled evenly down the lane (6.34 final 1/16).
LIL GRAY outrun in all of her outings locally.
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RACE 4
| (3) VERY THANKFUL | (6) BATTLE JET | (2) FOUR GAELS |
HORSES TO WATCH:
VERY THANKFUL broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), gained the narrow margin entering the stretch, shook loose (+1 length) at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late (23.29 final ¼) at 870 vs. productive field (ROYALY DUNN came back and captured an allowance event in 46.38). Prior effort she broke -1 length slow, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.21 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch (23.53 final ¼). She is racing in sharp form.
BATTLE JET broke well, dueled inside 3-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch and wasn’t beaten badly for it all (23.98 final ¼). Prior effort he bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) mid-final turn, held gamely (23.28 final ¼). 3-back he broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.34 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch. Consistent performer figures right in the hunt!
FOUR GAELS broke in, bumped at the start, shook loose (+3 lengths) near the far turn (22.03 opening quarter), opened up +7 lengths entering the stretch, held gamely (6.47 final 1/16) vs. eventual $2,500-claiming winner PUT IT THERE. Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.82 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage at the top of the lane, gradually pulled clear (6.43 final 1/16). Claimed from C Treece. She will be seeking her 4th consecutive win.
ROYALY DUNN broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), dueled outside one rival mid-final turn, gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, held gamely (23.98 final ¼). Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside the eventual winner (VERY THANKFUL) near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened at midstretch, never quit trying.
PRICE OF GLORY (Golden Gate) broke well, shook loose (+3 lengths) near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), +2 length advantage entering the stretch, losing lead at midstretch (tiring) at 5 furlongs. Prior effort (Golden Gate turf) he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-final turn, losing lead entering the stretch (tiring) at 5 furlongs.
TRASH TALK broke well, fanned 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-4 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, raced -5 lengths near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), raced 4-wide mid-final turn, lacked the needed response entering the stretch. Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), raced -3 lengths near the far turn (21.82 opening quarter), lugged out 4-wide mid-final turn, lacked a rally entering the stretch.
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RACE 5
| (1) DEE FOR DAVE | (3) SILENT GUARDIAN | (5) HOUSE OF TALES |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (1) 6th race (1,2) 7th race (1,5) 8th race (ALL) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (1) 6th race (1,2) 7th race (1,3,5) 8th race (ALL) TOTAL $ 36.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
DEE FOR DAVE arrives from Turf Paradise. He flashed brief speed when facing stronger earlier (Los Alamitos/Del Mar). Class dropper will relish the shorter distance and is facing no world beaters.
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OTHERS:
SILENT GUARDIAN broke well, lagged -14 lengths mid-backside, finished out with good interest (far back) when competing at this class level. Better is forecast.
HOUSE OF TALES broke in, bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.15 opening quarter), -5 lengths mid-final turn, traveled evenly down the lane (6.32 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke out at the start, losing – 1 length, accelerated nicely, +1 length advantage mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.56 opening quarter), was carried out 5-wide entering the stretch, got tired at midstretch.
DINNER’S ON ME (Santa Anita) broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), dropped back -7 lengths near the far turn (22.15 opening quarter), lacked rally mid-final turn at 7 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. HE FITS MUCH BETTER ON THE CLASS DROP.
MONSTERS TESTAMONY broke in, bumped at the start, lagged -10 lengths (chasing the lone speed winner) mid-backside, lacked a rally turning for home. Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), lagged -5 lengths near the far turn.
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RACE 6
| (2) ITALIAN BABA | (1) FRECCIA DI ORO | (6) JACQ’S CAT |
HORSES TO WATCH:
ITALIAN BABA broke off balance at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.50 opening quarter), closed the gap (-3 lengths back at this point) mid-final turn, drifted out 4-5 lanes entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end (6.50 final 1/16). Expect better with the recent race under his belt.
FRECCIA DI ORO broke well, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-7 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (21.82 opening quarter), gamely kept to her task to the end (not beaten badly for it all). Prior effort she broke well, dueled outside one rival early, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened mid-backside, -2 lengths near the far turn (22.50 opening quarter), re-rallied entering the stretch, battled the length of the stretch and proved best late (6.50 final 1/16). Looks like a major win player!
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OTHERS:
JACQ’S CAT broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.35 opening quarter), dueled 3-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) near the far turn, lugged out 4-5 lanes at the top of the lane, raced in traffic at midstretch, gamely kept to her task to the end (should have been closer). Prior effort she broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.25 opening quarter), lacked a rally mid-final turn.
CHARMSTEALER broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.25 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (6.71 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, dueled 2-wide (part of 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage around the far turn, battled the length of the stretch, never quit trying (6.61 final 1/16).
OINKUS broke well, dueled inside one rival early, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-backside, controlled the 22.50 opening half, +2 length advantage mid-final turn, battled the length of the stretch, just missed (tough loss) thru the 6.50 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke -2 lengths slow.
BOLD DECISION broke in at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn, lagged -12 lengths mid-final turn, finished out with good energy vs. productive field (FRECCIA DI ORO came back and captured a $2,500-claiming event in 53.12). Prior effort she bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-8 lengths), traveled evenly down the lane (6.50 final 1/16).
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RACE 7
| (5) PAPPAS IN THE PEN | (1) FUNNY MUNNY | (3) MAD EFFORT |
HORSES TO WATCH:
PAPPAS IN THE PEN (27.37) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, dropped back -2 ½ lengths past the gap, finished out very well (running behind horses) at 550 vs. eventual Barbra Handicap winner HE IS THE RISINGSTAR. Prior effort (27.60) he broke well, quick in stride, gained the advantage past the gap, flashed good speed, held strong at 550. He adores this distance!
FUNNY MUNNY broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane at 870 yards vs. productive field (SOUTHERN SUNRISE came back and captured a $12,500-claiming event in 45.00). Prior effort he broke well, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-backside, controlled the interior fractions (22.07 opening quarter), losing his advantage at midstretch (23.02 final ¼) at 870. He may take to the shorter distance.
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OTHERS:
MAD EFFORT freshened since 06/06/15. He wasn’t disgraced when traveling 550 yards at Remington Park 3-back. Fresh performer sports a quick 18.2 turn and work on 12/31. Worth a strong look at the betting board.
TRICKY LIZ hopped, broke in, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (21.78 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, lacked a rally down the lane at 870. Prior effort he broke well, controlled the 22.00 opening half, held gamely (23.25 final ¼). 10-time lifetime winner shortens up in distance.
MASON B broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.09 opening quarter), collared the leader at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late (23.78 final ¼). Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside 3-rivals near the far turn, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened around the far turn, tired understandably at midstretch.
CABALLO BONITO broke -1 length slow, outrun on the backside.
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RACE 8
| (3) REMARKABLEYSAPOWEER | (4) FOOSILAME | (1) TANGO IN CASH |
CYPRESS HANDICAP
PURSE: $20,000-
DISTANCE: 350 YARDS
REMARKABLEYEYESAPOWEER (19.88) swerved out at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, finished strong (9.65 final 1/8) over the sloppy track in the First Down Dash Stakes. Prior effort he broke off balance, bobbled, bumped (losing path) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, crossed inside to clear near the gap, not abused (toss it out) in the Z Wayne Griffin Director trials. 3-back (21.55) he broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, bumped early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end in the Invitational Championship. Strictly the one to beat.
FOOSILAME (16.98) broke -1 length slow, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gained the advantage midway, gradually pulled clear late (9.82 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (17.02) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late vs. maidens. He improves his post and will get tested for sure!
TANGO IN CASH (17.54) broke off balance at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted out early, flashed good speed, lacked the needed response thru the final yards (9.73 final 1/9) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (16.70) he broke off balance, bumped at the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 lengths at the gap, leveled too late (9.68 final 1/8). He must flee the rail.
FIRST DOWN TINY MAN (27.32) bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), losing lead near the gap, battled back past the 1/16 pole, just missed vs. productive field (HE IS THE RISINGSTAR came back and captured the Barbra Handicap in 27.10 at 550. Prior effort he knocked opened the stall door prior to start, broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride, never quit trying.
BALATA JOE NOW (16.80) broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled midway, responding BIG too late at 330. Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, bumped at the gap, drifted out (bumped) midway, lugged out (toss it out).
FLYING FOOSE broke -1/2 length slow, raced -3 ½ lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (running behind horses) vs. productive field (Top 5 finishers qualified for the Southern California Derby. Prior effort he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing –1 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly/losing action) midway. 3-back he broke out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, raced -3 lengths past the gap, leveled too late.
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