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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 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 | (1) VERSYE | (2) SHALLOT | (3) CHEESE |
| 2 | (5) BULLISH ON STEVE | (4) GAME PIECE | (1) CONDITION |
| 3 | (1) POSITRON | (4) ANYTHINGTOGETEVEN | (2) TRIBAL NOTE |
| 4 | (7) PERFECT DATE | (1) C J TERROR | (4) COUNCILMAN |
| 5 | (2) COOL CASUAL | (4) DANCE THE WALTZ | (5) TUSCAN THUNDER |
| 6 | (2) RUNAWAY WILDCAT | (5) AERIAL ARTIST | (4) APOLLO’W LEGACY |
| 7 | (4) IVORY DASHER | (1) AJS SASSY WAYS | (2) EAGLE SCREAMS |
| 8 | (4) TRES CORONA CASH | (1) ATTEMPTTOCATCHME | (2) HES JESS RONI |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
IVORY DASHER |
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TRES CORONA CASH |
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COOL CASUAL (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
| (1) VERSYE | (2) SHALLOT | (3) CHEESE |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,2) 2nd race (1,4,5) 3rd race (1,2,4) 4th race (1,7) TOTAL $ 36.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,2,3) 2nd race (1,4,5) 3rd race (1,2,3,4) 4th race (1,4,7) TOTAL $ 108.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
VERSYE broke well, dueled 4-wide mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.57 opening quarter), lacked the needed response mid-final turn (toss it out). Fresh mare a private purchase from R Lucas. Sports a pair of strong works under G Morales. G Morales sends them fit and ready (hitting at a solid 55% win clip from 22 runners). Note jockey/trainer combination is hitting at a solid 30% win clip (from 10 runners). Improves post and expect a big time performance from off the bench!
SHALLOT broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -1 length near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters around the far turn (losing momentum) in a race to be tossed out. Prior effort she broke out, bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-7 lengths), saved ground, lacked a rally entering the stretch vs. tougher rivals. Filly is better than her recent races shows.
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OTHERS:
CHEESE broke -1 length slow, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (rail), cleared inside at the top of the lane, rallied too late. Prior effort she broke out, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -8 lengths around the far turn, raced in traffic entering the stretch, rallied too late. Good finisher returns quickly….
TOONZ broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), dropped back -4 lengths around the far turn (22.10 opening quarter), -6 lengths entering the stretch, rallied too late (actually nailed for 2nd). Prior effort she broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-5 lengths), -7 lengths around the far turn (22.18 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (6.10 final 1/16). 3-back she broke out at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), rallied to the front at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late. Not without a chance.
FRECCIA DE ORO broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), lugged out (5-6 lanes) mid-final turn (toss it out) at 4 furlongs. Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), shook loose (+2 lengths) entering the stretch, held gamely. 3-back she broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-8 lengths), lugged out 5-6 lanes turning for home.
WARREN’S PASSION broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-8 lengths), raced -8 lengths near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), lacked a rally down the lane at 4 furlongs.
OINK would light the toteboard with a win tonight.
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RACE 2
| (5) BULLISH ON STEVE | (4) GAME PIECE | (1) CONDITION |
HORSES TO WATCH:
BULLISH ON STEVE (Santa Anita) stumbled at the start, recovered quickly, dueled outside 4-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), -1 length mid-final turn, tired understandably at midstretch at 5 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (Santa Anita) he broke well, dueled 4-wide (part of a 5-horse speed duel) mid-backside, battled thru the quick 21.72 opening quarter), paid the price mid-final turn at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper will appreciate the shorter distance!
GAME PIECE off slow from the rail in his debut. Note he took decent betting support when facing a much tougher field at Del Mar. Check out his sizzling works under A Soto. Adds the blinkers and figures to come out firing a big performance from oft the bench.
CONDITION (Santa Anita) broke well, quick in stride, -1 length mid-backside, -1 length near the far turn (22.08 opening quarter), dropped back -4 lengths mid-final turn, lacked the needed response entering the stretch vs. betting favorite (3/5 odds). He adds the blinkers for the 1st time and is capable of flashing terrific gate speed!
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ROCKOUROCKY (Santa Anita) broke in, bumped at the start, dueled between rivals near the 1st turn, battled thru the 24.01 opening quarter, dropped back -5 lengths mid-backside, lacked the needed response near the final turn at 1 1/8. Prior effort (5 ½ furlongs) he broke well, dueled inside 3-rivals near the far turn (21.75 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, tired understandably at midstretch at 5 ½ furlongs. Class dropper is definitely better sprinter than a router.
SEATOSHINEKNGSEA bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.85 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end (23.56 final ¼) at 870.
SKYE NOVA broke in at the start, losing -3 lengths, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-6 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.85 opening quarter), saved ground, traveled evenly down the lane (23.56 final ¼) vs. SEATOSHINGSEA. Prior effort she broke -3 length slow.
QUICK LOUDER broke out, bumped (losing momentum) shortly after the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (–4 lengths), put in a good run to the far turn (fanned 3-4 lanes wide), was carried out 5-wide mid-final turn (-6 lengths back at this point), got tired at midstretch at 5 ½ furlongs. Prior effort (Santa Anita) he broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside, dropped back -7 lengths entering the stretch, got tired at midstretch.
TO TONIA N MIKE broke well, dueled inside 2-riavls mid-backside, dropped back -4 lengths as the quickened near the far turn (22.85 opening quarter), lacked the needed response mid-final turn vs. SEATOSHINGSEA. Prior effort she broke well, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.59 opening quarter), lugged out 5-wide mid-final turn, 5-6 lanes wide entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch.
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RACE 3
| (1) POSITRON | (4) ANYTHINGTOGETEVEN | (2) TRIBAL NOTE |
HORSES TO WATCH:
POSITRON bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, losing -3 lengths, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), saved ground, closed the gap mid-final turn (-3 lengths back at this point), LACKED RACING ROOM entering the stretch, raced in TRAFFIC at the top of the lane, cleared at midstretch, accelerated too late (SHOULD HAVE WON). Prior effort he broke well, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.34 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (6.27 final 1/16). He will be chasing a field loaded with speed.
ANYTHINGTOGETEVEN broke well, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage at the top of the lane, gradually pulled clear late (6.21 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.11 final 1/16) vs. tougher rivals. 3-back he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside, lugged out around the far turn (toss it out). He adores this class level.
TRIBAL NOTE caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly) shortly after the start, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened around the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), -2 lengths entering the stretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch at 4 furlongs vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Prior effort he bumped at the start, losing –1 length, raced -2 lengths near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), -4 lengths entering the stretch, lacked a rally down the lane at 4 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper carries speed and fits well for sure.
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RED COATS R COMIN broke well, racing 5-6 lanes mid-backside (-2 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, -3 lengths near the far turn (racing 3-4 wide), angled out to clear at the top of the lane, railed to the front at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late vs. productive field (3-returned to win). Prior effort he bumped at the start, dueled 2-wide (part of 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled between rivals entering the stretch, battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch. Consistent performer improves his post.
MISTY’S BEST BET broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) entering the stretch, battled the length of the stretch, settled for the runner-up spot (6.11 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke off balance at the start (shuffled back) shortly after the start, lugged out badly (7-8 lanes) mid-backside in a race to be tossed out. 3-back he bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, proved best late (6.21 final 1/16). He must overcome his outside draw.
MAGICO bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-6 lengths), lagged -9 lengths near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), lacked the needed response entering the stretch.
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RACE 4
| (7) PERFECT DATE | (1) C J TERROR | (4) COUNCILMAN |
HORSES TO WATCH:
PERFECT DATE bumped at the start, quick in stride, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.28 opening quarter), challenged 3-wide entering the stretch, rallied to the front at the top of the lane, gradually pulled clear late (23.31 final ¼) vs. non-winners of 2 lifetime. Prior effort she bumped at the start, dueled inside one rival early, shook loose (+1 length) mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.36 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, held strong (6.26 final 1/16) in solid final clocking vs. maidens. She will get tested against better will be tackling male rivals. She carries versatility in her corner.
C J TERROR broke out at the start, fanned 6-7 lanes wide (dueling outside 5-rivals), dropped back -1 lengths near the far turn (22.39 opening quarter), battled back, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-final turn, battled the length of the stretch, finished out clearly 2nd best. Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.45 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) entering the stretch, held strong (23.45 final ¼). 3-back he 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, battled the length of the stretch, held safe (6.15 final 1/16). Sharp thoroughbred improves her post, carries terrific speed and returns quickly.
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COUNCILMAN swerved in sharply at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), dropped back -6 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.03 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task down the lane (23.14 final ¼). Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (21.95 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task down the lane (22.85 final ¼). 3-back he broke well, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-4 lengths), closed the gap entering the stretch, angled out to clear at midstretch, rallied too late. Watch for this one down the lane….
OUR TROOPER broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), -3 lengths mid-final turn (4-wide), rallied strong too late (23.93 final ¼). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -7 lengths around the far turn, rallied too late. He is getting closer to victory and packs a wicked late punch.
EBONY CAT broke -1 length slow, bumped back, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), saved ground, close the gap entering the stretch (-4 lengths back at this point), angled out to clear at the top of the lane, rallied to the front at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late (24.61 final 1/16). Prior effort he was bumped back at the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the 5-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), closed the gap near the far turn (-2 lengths back at this point), challenged 3-wide entering the stretch, rallied to the front at the top of the lane, gradually pulled clear late (6.24 final 1/16). Claimed from J Nunez. Sharp thoroughbred figures right in the hunt!
TRIBAL FLASH broke in, bumped at the start, dueled 3-wide (part of a 6-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back (-4 lengths) as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.39 opening quarter), -6 lengths mid-final turn, 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (23.04 final ¼). Prior effort he bumped at the start, losing –1 length, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths around the far turn, traveled evenly down the lane (23.14 final ¼).
LOCKHEART broke well, dueled 2-wide (part of 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.21 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, got tired in deep stretch (6.14 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-1 length), -3 lengths near the far turn (21.95 opening quarter), lagged -6 lengths mid-final turn, got tired at midstretch.
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RACE 5
| (2) COOL CASUAL | (4) DANCE THE WALTZ | (5) TUSCAN THUNDER |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (ALL) 6th race (2,5) 7th race (4) 8th race (4) TOTAL $ 12.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (ALL) 6th race (2,4,5) 7th race (4) 8th race (1,4) TOTAL $ 36.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
COOL CASUAL (Santa Anita) broke -3 lengths slow, HOLD mid-backside (-10 lengths) chasing the dueling leaders, closed the gap near the far turn (-6 lengths back at this point), lacked the needed response mid-final turn at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper shortens up in distance and is much better spotted in this spot.
DANCE THE WALTZ (Santa Anita) broke off balance at the start, losing -5 lengths, racing 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (-10 lengths), raced 4-5 lanes wide near the far turn (-7 lengths back), lacked the needed response entering the stretch at 6 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Hails from solid connections. Fits well and will also relish the shorter distance.
TUSCAN THUNDER stumbled badly (rider losing irons) at the start, lugged out badly (12-14 lanes) on the backside, raced 7-8 lanes to the far turn, 5-wide turning for home (toss it out). Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, lugged out 5-6 lanes to the far turn, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-final turn, lugged out 5-wide entering the stretch, just missed (should have won). He must maintain a straight course.
DINNER’S ON ME broke well, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-12 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, raced -10 lengths near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), -14 lengths mid-final turn, 4-wide entering the stretch, simply got rolling too late (6.82 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped back at the start, losing -6 lengths, lagged -16 lengths mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), -20 lengths near the far turn (22.95 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (6.53 final 1/16). 3-back he broke out, bumped at the start, chased the 5-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), raced – 7 lengths near the far turn, raced in traffic around the far turn, cleared too late. Not without a chance with a clean journey.
MONSTER TESTAMONY broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-8 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, finished out with good energy (6.82 final 1/16). Prior effort he 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).
ERCOLES broke in, bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -5 lengths around the far turn (22.29 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch vs. tougher rivals. Fresh thoroughbred makes his 1st start as a gelding and 1st time lasix user.
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RACE 6
| (2) RUNAWAY WILDCAT | (5) AERIAL ARTIST | (4) APOLLO’S LEGACY |
HORSES TO WATCH:
RUNAWAY WILDCAT broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-4 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (quick 21.59 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters around the far turn, angled out to clear mid-final turn (-6 lengths), rallied too late (should have been much closer) vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Prior effort he broke well, lugged out (5-6 lanes) mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn, dropped back around the far turn (weak ride), re-rallied 4-5 lanes entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end at 6 furlongs. Fresh thoroughbred returns with a series of good works for connections that excels with fresh horses.
AERIAL ARTIST caught in tight quarters (shuffled back) shortly after the start, bumped repeatedly (losing -3 lengths), chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-7 lengths), raced -10 lengths near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), cleared at midstretch, finished out with good energy (should have been closer) thru the 6.72 final 1/16. Prior effort he was pinched back at the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-7 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn, finished out with good energy (should have been closer) thru the rapid 6.09 final 1/16. 3-back he broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-2 lengths), caught in traffic around the far turn (toss it out). He is capable of flashing speed, but must avoid early trouble….
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APOLLOS LEGACY broke well, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.34 opening quarter), saved ground, gamely kept to his task to the end (just missed 2nd) thru the 6.14 final 1/16. Claimed from J Thomas. Expect to see improvement (making only his 2nd start since arriving from Golden Gate.
RONDO HONDO bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-8 lengths), caught in tight quarters (steadied back) near the far turn (losing -4 lengths), traveled evenly down the lane after losing his best chance vs. productive field (SIBERNATION came back and captured a $2,500-claiming event in 52.48). Prior effort he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, caught in tight quarters (losing action) mid-backside (toss it out). He is much better than his last pair of races shows.
NO GAMES bumped at the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (fanned 3-4 lanes) to the far turn, 3-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.71 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside, -3 lengths near the far turn (3-4 lanes wide), 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane after losing her best chance. She carries hidden gate speed.
COUNTRY HERO broke well, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened around the far turn, -5 lengths entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch, finished out clearly 2nd best (6.72 final 1/16).
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RACE 7
| (4) IVORY DASHER | (1) AJS SASSY WAYS | (2) EAGLE SCREAMS |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
IVORY DASHER (15.67) broke in at the start, drifted in early, -1 length past the gap, -1 ½ length midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 2nd) thru the 9.85 final 1/8 vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort (15.62) he broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted in at the gap, close up past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (weak ride) and should have WON vs. better. 3-back he hesitated, swerved out (4-5 lanes) shortly after the start, never leveled, appearing full of run crossing the wire. Class dropper holds the highest ratings by far on adjusted clocking!
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AJS SASSY WAYS (16.00) broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in early, raced -3/4 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (9.87 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.74) she broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.94 final 1/8). 3-back (15.86) she broke off balance at the start, quick in stride, right there midway, lacked the needed response thru the final 75 yards.
EAGLE SCREAMS (15.96) broke off balance, drifted out (losing path) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, gamely kept to his task (improving his position late) thru the 9.93 final 1/8 vs. eventual maiden $4,000-claiming winner JESSMONEYMAKER (15.56 winner). Prior effort he hesitated badly (losing path) at the start, not abused (toss it out). 3-back (15.98) he was FRACTIOUS in gate, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), never quit trying (10.02 final 1/8).
BW HERE WE GO AGAIN broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, caught in tight quarters (in traffic) midway, shuffled back near the wire (never had a chance). Prior effort (15.95) he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late. 3-back he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished strong (behind horses). Trouble prone performer draws a favorable post.
FUN TO FIRE (16.`15) broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, losing path midway, shifted out to clear past the 1/16 pole, finished out with good energy vs. productive field (VIVE CARTEL came back and captured a maiden $2,500-claiming event in 15.93).
EL REY DE MILCORONAS sports a pair of slow works for J Nunez.
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RACE 8
| (4) TRES CORONA CASH | (1) ATTEMPTTOCATCHME | (2) HES JESS RONI |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
TRES CORONA CASH (17.72) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task, finished out clearly 2nd best (+ 1 ¼ length clear). Final 1/8 clocked in 9.59. Prior effort (16.94) he 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 vs. eventual allowance winner JAZZY KID (16.87 winner). 3-back (17.55) he hesitated, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, bumped at the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end. Consistent performer is overdue for sure.
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OTHERS:
ATTEMPTTOCATCHME (17.90) caught in tight quarters at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path at the gap (-2 lengths) leveled too late (9.59 final 1/8) vs. runner-up TRES CORONA CASH. Prior effort (17.11) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride, right there midway, kept to his task to the end (9.82 final 1/8). 3-back (16.79) he broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, finished strong (improving his position late). He is very capable of a solid rating for this distance (330).
HES JESS RONI (17.04) broke out, bumped at the start, bumped repeatedly early (lead), +3/4 length advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.79 final 1/8) vs. maidens. Prior effort (17.85) he was FRACTIOUS in gate, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters early, -2 lengths past the gap, not abused, had run left crossing the wire (9.79 final 1/8) vs. maidens. 3-back (15.64) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, leveled too late after losing his best chance. He will be facing winners for the 1st time.
LOS PLAN B (17.91) bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, put in a good run past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (running behind horses) vs. eventual Maiden Stakes finalist JESS SHINING. Prior effort (15.55) he broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong vs. maidens.
BABE ON FIRE (17.14) broke off balance, bobbled shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished out with good energy (9.82 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (17.02) she broke off balance at the start, quick in stride, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.98 final 1/8). 3-back (15.60) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held gamely (9.98 final 1/8) vs. maidens.
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