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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 · Les Onaka – Handicapper/Clocker
R e p o r t S u m m a r y
Always Check Program Numbers.
| RACE | 1st PICK | 2nd PICK | 3rd PICK |
| 1 | (4) SPIKE THE PUNCH | (1) BIG TIME GAMBLER | (6) CUT TO RUN |
| 2 | (4) FIDDLER BLUE | (2) TRIUNFO | (3) UNSTOPPABLESTEVE |
| 3 | (7) EYEMNOANGEL | (4) PRIGGISH | (3) HOT ROCKING |
| 4 | (4) TRES CORONA CASH | (7) APOLLITICAL CHIC | (3) ATTEMPTTOCATCHME |
| 5 | (5) FACTOR X | (2) SHEZA DISCO WAGON | (4) SECONDSWITCH |
| 6 | (3) JEALOUS BUCCANEER | (7) GIMIE THAT GIRL | (5) LETS FIGHT |
| 7 | (6) MY LADY ESPECIAL | (4) SHE CHICKS OUT | (3) KID ME |
| 8 | (6) MR CORONA CASANOVA | (5) SWIPER SONIC | (2) SPEAK UP |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
EYEMNOANGEL |
(3RD RACE) |
FACTOR X |
(5TH RACE) |
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« PRICE PLAY (Longshot): |
FIDDLER BLUE (longshot) |
(2ND RACE) |
JEALOUS BUCCANEER (longshot) |
(6tr RACE) |
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MR CORONA CASANOVA (longshot) |
(8TH RACE) |
Abbreviations:
(Q) Qualifier/Workout
(BTL) Better Than Looked
Note: Horses are listed in order of preference.
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RACE 1
| (4) SPIKE THE PUNCH | (1) BIG TIME GAMBLER | (6) CUT TO RUN |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,4,6) 2nd race (1,2,3,4) 3rd race (7) 4th race (3,4,5,7) TOTAL $ 48.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,4,6) 2nd race (1,2,3,4) 3rd race (4,7) 4th race (3,4,5,,7) TOTAL $ 96.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
SPIKE THE PUNCH (Los Alamitos Thoroughbreds) broke well, chased the dueling pair mod-backside (-4 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (21.96 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task to the end at 5 furlongs vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (rapid 23.28 final ¼). 3-back he broke well, lugged out (5-6 lanes wide) early, racing 12 lanes wide mid-backside (-20 lengths), racing 5-6 lanes wide near the far turn (-12 lengths), finished out very well after losing his best chance. Late runner lands the aggressive C Bonnet in the saddle!!
BIG TIME GAMBLER FRACTIOUS in POST PARADE; broke well. shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-backside, controlled the 22.59 opening quarter), +3 length advantage entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.17 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.39 opening quarter), +2 length advantage entering the stretch, held gamely vs. MAIDENS. Hot riding Vinnie Bednar will have this one winging from the start.
CUT TO RUN 2-BACK he broke -1 length slow, lagged -10 lengths (chasing the lone speed runner), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), saved ground, traveled evenly down the lane at 870 yards. Note he worked extremely well prior to his latest performance. FOLLOW UP CLOSELY ON THIS ONE!!
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HORSES TO WATCH:
TIZBUDSFORMENLIMO bumped back at the start, losing -3 lengths, lagged -12 lengths (chasing the 3-horse speed duel) mid-backside, -10 lengths near the far turn (22.65 opening quarter), saved ground, finished out with good energy (6.49 final 1/16). 3-BACK he broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-8 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.50 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, rallied too late. He remains at his competitive class level.
SEARCH OVERLOAD bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), raced –5 lengths near the far turn (21.98 opening quarter), drifted out 3-4 lanes wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly thru the sizzling 5.90 final 1/16. Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.65 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task to the end (6.49 final 1/16). EXPECT TO SEE SPEED WITH THE AGGRESSIVE O SANTOS ABOARD…..
- NORMAN bumped at the start, racing 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-5 lengths) chasing the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside, racing 4-5 lanes wide mid-final turn (toss it out). Prior effort he broke -3 lengths slow, lagged -16 lengths mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), never in it (toss it out). Claimed from R Gomez. He improves his post.
STORM BID broke well (couldn’t clear over to the rail), chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-3 lengths), raced wide throughout, traveled evenly down the lane (6.17 final 1/16) vs. BIG TIME GAMBLER. Prior effort he bobbled, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), dropped back -5 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, 3-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.39 final 1/16).
CUT TO RUN 2-BACK he broke -1 length slow, lagged -10 lengths (chasing the lone speed runner), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), saved ground, traveled evenly down the lane at 870.
UNCLE LUCK broke well. chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (21.93 opening quarter), -5 lengths mid-fjnal turn, traveled evenly down the lane (6.50 final 1/16) over the ‘wet-fast’ racing surface. Prior effort hopped, drifted out (losing -2 lengths) shortly after the start, angled over to the rail mid-backside (-10 lengths), closed the gap near the far turn (-7 lengths back at this point), angled to 4-wide to clear entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.39 final 1/16). 3-back he broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-5 lengths), raced -7 lengths near the far turn (rail), rallied too late.
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RACE 2
| (4) FIDDLER BLUE | (2) TRIUNFO | (3) UNSTOPPABLESTEVE |
POSSIBLE SPEED PLAYERS: RELENTLESS WARRIOR, SIR DADNGER,WARREN’S ADAM, STORM HOLLOW
LONGSHOT PLAY:
FIDDLER BLUE broke well, chased the LONE SPEED RUNNER mid-backside (-10 lengths), raced -9 lengths near the far turn (22.43 opening quarter), saved ground, saved ground, 3-wide mid-final turn, finished out with good energy (thru the rapid 6.02 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-8 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.35 opening quarter), -12 lengths (5-wide) mid-final turn, rallied too late (6.35 final 1/16). 3-back he bumped back at the start, losing -3 lengths, lagged -16 lengths (chasing the LONE SPEED WINNER), traveled evenly down the lane (6.47 final 1/16). Late runner figures to be pouring it on when the real racing begins (check out all the speed signed up).
TRIUNFO broke well, chased the LONE SPEED WINNER mid-backside (-4 lengths), raced -3 lengths near the far turn (22.01 opening quarter), racing 4-5 lanes wide entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end (6.11 final 1/16) vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Note HIGHLY CYNICAL came back and captured a $4,000-claiming event in 51.59). 4-BACK he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths around the far turn (22.15 opening quarter), rallied strong for the score. HE RETURNS TO HIS WINNING CLASS LEVEL!
UNSTOPPABLESTEVE broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), -5 lengths around the far turn, rallied for 2nd (6.33 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped at the start, caught in tight quarters (squeezed back) shortly after the start, losing -3 lengths, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-6 lengths), gamely kept to his task to the end (6.38 final 1/8). He figures for a solid trip and is capable of getting much closer.
RELENTLESS WARRIOR broke well, dueled outside the eventual winner mid-backside, battled thru the 22.18 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end (6.31 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.21 opening quarter), kept to his task to the end (6.51 final 1/16). Money-burner will be facing more outside speed.
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OTHERS:
STORM HOLLOW broke well, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.35 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened at the top of the lane, never quit trying and finished out clearly 2nd best (+3 ½ lengths clear of his 3rd pace rival). Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.18 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, finished out clearly 2nd best (+2 ½ lengths clear of his 3rd place rival). He is racing in good form and figures within striking distance.
- SUPERSTITION (Golden Gate) broke well, SETTLED, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 near the far turn (22.34 opening quarter), lacked the needed response at midstretch at 5 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (Golden Gate) he broke well, he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), dropped back -5 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, never quit trying at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper will relish the shorter distance.
SIR DADNGER broke out, bumped at the start, battled thru the 22.20 opening quarter, got tired at midstretch (rapid (6.09 fina; 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), raced in traffic (took up) entering the stretch. He will be facing tons of speed in this lineup.
WARREN’S ADAM broke in at the start, losing -2 lengths, rushed, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.35 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters at the top of the lane, tired badly at midstretch. Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.25 opening quarter), kept to his task to the end.
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RACE 3
| (7) EYEMNOANGEL | (4) PRIGGISH | (3) HOT ROCKING |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
EYEMNOANGEL (Q) 11/17 BEST over DOMINA (12.9-12.4) Worked outside. Swerved in (3-lanes) at the start, QUICK in stride (lead), flashed good speed, drifted in (asked left-handed repeatedly), responding strong, STRANGLED DOWN near the wire (strong gallop out). Winning by +7 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL Can win it with that solid WORKOUT!
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OTHERS:
PRIGGISH (17.20) was moving as the gates opened, broke -3/4 length slow, drifted out early, -2 lengths past the gap, finished out with good energy (actually just missed 2nd) thru the 9.80 final 1/8 over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 length slow) vs. productive field (FOOSILAME came back and captured an allowance event in 17.200. Prior effort (15.60) she broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.88 final 1/8). She is much better than her record shows!
HOT ROCKING (15.76) broke -1/2 length slow, bumped near the gap, gained the advantage midway, gamely kept to her task to the end (just missed) vs. troubled 3rd place finisher PRIGGISH. Prior effort (17.34) she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, drifted in (2-lanes) at the gap, -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task (just missed 2nd). 3-back (15.74) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in at the gap, traveled evenly thru the final ½. Winless in 18 starts remains along the rail.
UPPITY (15.82) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task (not beaten badly for it all) thru the 9.99 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.77) she broke in, bumped shortly after the start, bumped repeatedly to the gap, raced -2 lengths past the gap gamely kept to her task (running behind horses). 3-back (15.89) she broke well, quick in stride, gained the advantage midway, lacked the needed response near the wire (10.05 final 1/8).
ON THE MOVE (15.83) broke well, quick in stride, drifted in, bumped near the gap, close up past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (improving her position late) vs. troubled 4th place finisher UPPITY. Prior effort (15.74) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, close up past the gap, kept to her task (holding 2nd). 3-back (15.86) she hit the side of the gate as it opened, broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, not abused, hold late. She must maintain a straight course (lugged in last 4 races).
WOODIE WOODPECKER (Q) 11/17 outworked by DASH FLYS TA FAME (18.5-.18.7) Worked outside. Broke out at the start, not quick, -3 lengths past the gap, let run, responding strong. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL Acts the part of a strong finisher!
DIAMONDS N CZECHS (15.94) hesitated, broke in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out early, right there midway, lacked the needed response thru the final 75 yards (9.99 final 1/8). Prior effort he broke in, bumped back (losing path). He lugged in on work (11/03). He must maintain a straight course.
EL TORITO OMEGA (Q) 12/08 worked solo (blinkers on) Broke out at the start, hand shoved, drifted in midway, drifted in past the 1/16 pole, responding ok under light pressure. GRADE: C DRILL (Q) 11/14 (no blinkers) Swerved in (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, -1/2 length midway, asked left handed thru the final ½, responding well. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: B DRILL Follow up closely1
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RACE 4
| (4) TRES CORONA CASH | (7) APOLLITICAL CHIC | (3) ATTEMPTTOCATCHME |
HORSES TO WATCH:
TRES CORONA CASH (16.94) broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong for 3rd (9.76 final 1/8) vs. productive field (JAZZY KID came back and captured an allowance event in 16.87). Prior effort (17.55) he hesitated, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, bumped at the gap, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.62 final 1/8) from the rail. 3-back (17.68) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path, leveled too late. Fresh performer is capable of a solid rating from off the bench and shortly the highest ratings (for this distance)!!
APOLIITICAL CHIC (17.66) broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.77 final 1/8) when favorably drawn. Prior effort (20.09) she broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Southern California Derby trials. 3-back (16.68) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end. She draws another favorable outside post.
ATTEMPTTOCASHME (17.11) broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride, right there midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.82 final 1/8). Prior effort (16.79) he broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (improving his position late) while appearing BEST! 3-back (20.04) he broke thru the gate prior to start, broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end.
DANGEROUS WOMAN FRACTIOUS in gate, broke in at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (3-way photo finish) thru the 9.77 final 1/8. Prior effort (16.79) she broke out (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1 length, put in a big run midway, continued strong to the end (9.88 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 ½ length slow). She improves her post.
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OTHERS:
NO SECRETS CHICKS (17.26) broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (actually just missed 2nd) vs. ATTEMPTTOCATCHME. Prior effort (15.49) she bumped at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (just missed) thru the 9.71 final 1/8. 3-back (16.64) she broke out, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, -2 lengths midway, leveled too late. Trouble prone mare must overcome her inside draw.
JML CEES FIRSTCHOICE (17.06) broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task (holding 2nd) vs. easier. Prior effort (15.67) he broke out, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task (just missed 3rd). He will be tackling a tougher field.
CZECH FOR NORA broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, bumped at the gap, caught in tight quarters (lugging out) midway, never looked comfortable. Prior effort she balked at loading, broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, lacked the needed response thru the final ½.
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RACE 5
| (5) FACTOR X | (2) SHEZA DISCO WAGON | (4) SECONDSWITCH |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (5) 6th race (3,5,7) 7th race (4,6) 8th race (1,2,5,6) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (2,5) 6th race (3,5,7) 7th race (4,6) 8th race (1,2,5,6) TOTAL $48.00
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MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
FACTOR X (15.44) broke in at the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished strong for 2nd (9.77 final 1/8) vs. productive field (BE PROPER came back and captured a maiden $8,000-claiming event in 17.11). Prior effort (15.68) he broke well, quick in stride, close up past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.91 final 1/8) over slower than normal racing surface (-1 length slow). 3-back (15.56) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, leveled too late. Based on adjusted clocking (past 3) she DOMINATES!
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OTHERS:
SHEZA DISCO WAGON (15.86) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -2 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.87 final 1/8) vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort (16.19) she was FRACTIOUS in gate, broke -1 ½ length, drifted in at the gap, not abused (toss it out). (Q) 11/07 BEST (12.4-12.3-12.3) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), light hand ride even up midway, finished out full of run under light pressure. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: B+ DRILL Better is forecast while making her 2nd lifetime start.
SECONDSWITCH (Q) 12/15 BEST over ROCK N OUT (both 12.5) Worked inside. Broke off balance, swerved in (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), +1 length advantage midway, asked twice thru the final ½, responding strong. Winning by +1/2 length. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 11/21 BEST over ROCK N OUT and OH LA CASH (12.7-12.5-12.6) Worked in the middle. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), lugged in (2-3 lanes) midway (+1 length), responding strong under light pressure. GRADE: B DRILL
CORONATION (15.74) broke off balance, bobbled, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (9.85 final 1/8) vs. productive field (MAGGIE DURANT came back and captured a maiden $16,000-claiming event in 15.55). Prior effort (15.80) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½.
DUKES ENCORE VERY FRACTIOUS IMN GATE, broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted in past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ (toss it out). Prior effort (20.24) he was FRACTIOUS in gate, broke -3/4 length slow, -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Two Million Futurity trials. 3-back (17.05) he bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, gained the advantage midway, lacked the needed response thru the final 75 yards. High strung performer needs to turn it around…..
SLATED TO BE ROYAL broke in (losing path) shortly after the start. (Q) 11/21 outworked by SWITCH BYE (both 12.9) Worked inside. Bumped (pushed in) shortly after the start, quick in stride, gained the advantage midway (+1/2 length), let run, responding well. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
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RACE 6
| (3) JEALOUS BUCCANEER | (7) GIMIE THAT GIRL | (5) LETS FIGHT |
HORSES TO WATCH:
LONGSHOT PLAY:
JEALOUS BUCCANEER off slow (losing -3 lengths), drifted in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, raced in TRAFFIC midway, never cleared, shuffled back near the wire, much BTL performance. Prior effort (17.32) she broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (10.04 final 1/8). 3-back she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, -3 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end vs. tougher rivals. She is much better than her recent record shows!
GIME THAT GIRL (15.76) bumped hard at the start, losing -1 length, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task and just missed 2nd (9.90 final 1/8) when running along the ‘slower-inside-portion of the track vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (15.71) she bumped from both sides after the start, losing -1 length, losing path past the 1/16 pole, kept to her task to the end after losing her best chance. 3-back (15.69) she broke well, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, -1 ½ length midway, finished strong (behind horses). She fits well on the class drops and carries solid ratings based on adjusted clocking!
LETS FIGHT (18.15) FRACTIOUS in gate, broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, wide path, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (SHOULD HAVE WON). Prior effort (17.28) he was FRACTIOUS in gate, he broke off balance, bumped, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (SHOULD HAVE WON). Tough luck performer needs to mind his gate manners.
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OTHERS:
THOUGHT ABOUT IT (15.83) broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths midway, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ (9.87 final 1/8) over the ‘faster-than-normal’ racing surface. Prior effort (15.77) he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to his task to the end. Class dropper must overcome his inside post.
TELLER HAWKS FLYS (15.83) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 2nd) over the faster-than-normal’ racing surface. Prior effort (15.96) he broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards. (Q) 12/08 outworked by JJ COOL BOY and EAGLE SCREAM (12.4-12.5-12.6) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride, drifted in, bumped early, -2 lengths midway, not used, responding ok. Losing by 2 ½ length. GRADE: C DRILL
FIONIA (18.27) broke out at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, just missed (tough loss) thru the 10.01 final 1/8 vs. TROUBLED LETS FIGHT. Prior effort (17.53) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, kept to her task to the end. 3-back (15.86) she bumped at the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) at the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards.
ANGIE BAY BE (18.29) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) at the gap, -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (10.01 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.32) she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (not beaten badly for 2nd).
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RACE 7
| (6) MY LADY ESPECIAL | (4) SHE CHICKS OUT | (3) KID ME |
HORSES TO WATCH:
MY LADY ESPECIAL (16.89) broke out, bumped (hard) shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap (shifted out), gamely kept to her task (not beaten badly for 2nd) thru the 9.68 final 1/8, competing in fast clocking. Prior effort (15.68) bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to her task (improving her position late). Class dropper improves her post.
SHE CHICKS OUT (15.56) broke out at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted out past the gap, flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late (9.90 final 1/8) vs. easier. Prior effort (15.68) she broke well, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.90 final 1/8). Must respect her current sharp form!
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OTHERS:
KID ME (16.95) broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.84 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.70) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), losing lead past the 1 1/16 pole, kept to his task to the end (9.90 final 1/8). He improves his post.
TRULY CENSORED (15.65) very FRACTIOUS in gate, broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted in at the gap, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 2nd) thru the 9.99 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.76) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), +3/4 length advantage past the gap, just missed (tough loss) over the ‘faster-than-normal’ racing surface. 3-back he was FRACTIOUS in gate, broke -1 length slow, caught in tight quarters (bumped/losing action) past the gap. Class dropper needs to mind his gate manners.
MORENO GUAPO hesitated, broke in at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path at the gap, raced in TRAFFIC thru the final 1/2 , never quit trying (toss it out). Prior effort (15.79) he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.87 final 1/8). 3-back (17.02) he broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task and proved best vs. maidens.
TAC IT WITH CHARM broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, bumped early, caught in tight quarters (bumped) midway (toss it out). Prior effort (15.94) she broke well, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end vs. easier.
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RACE 8
| (6) MR CORONA CASANOVA | (5) SWIPER B SONIC | (2) SPEAK UP |
HORSES TO WATCH:
LONGSHOT PLAY:
MR CORONA CASANOVA (15.54) broke -1/2 length slow, drifted in, bumped early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, caught in tight quarters (bumped) midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (10.01 final 1/8) vs. productive field (COACH CARTER came back and captured a $20,000-claiming event in 16.93). Prior effort he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, drifted in at the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.76 final 1/8) vs. top 2 finishers qualified for Los Alamitos Two Million. Class dropper carries a solid rating for this distance (based on adjusted clocking).
SWIPER B SONIC (15.78) broke -3/4 length slow, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly/shuffled back) past the gap, leveled too late vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke -1 ½ length slow, losing path (toss it out) in the Corona Chick Handicap. He is much better than his record shows.
SPEAK UP (15.59) bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held gamely (10.01) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (15.55) he broke -3/4 length slow, bumped early, -1 length past the gap, leveled past the 1/16 pole, rallied strong for the score vs. $12,500-claimers. 3-back (15.59) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong vs. easier. He definitely is a major player!
STOP STARING (16.88) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (just missed 2nd) thru the 9.79 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.7) she broke -1 length slow, drifted in early, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.73 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 length slow). She has encountered trouble in all 5 of his outings.
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OTHERS:
A MERE PERFORMANCE (17.10) broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted in early, +1 length advantage midway, gradually pulled clear late (9.77 final 1/8) vs. easier. Prior effort he broke well, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back) shortly after the start, leveled too late (running behind horses). He steps up in class.
A MERE CHIC bumped at the start, quick in stride, bumped repeatedly past the gap (toss it out). Prior effort (17.02) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead past the gap, shifted out midway, battled back past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to her task and held 2nd.
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