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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SATURDAY, MAY 07, 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) C J TERROR | (3) STRETCH | (2) BULLISH ON STEVE |
| 2 | (3) MISSY MARINI | (5) IRISH AND LUCKY | (4) YODEL UP A STORM |
| 3 | (5) TYLERS MARKSMAN | (6) THAT’S IMPERIAL | (7) SAGITA |
| 4 | (6) FIRE FOR IT | (5) PRETTY ROSE CARTEL | (4) ILIKETHEWAYSHEWALKS |
| 5 | (3) FIRSTANDLAST KISS | (5) JJ COOL BOY | (4) BE PROPER |
| 6 | (6) OBI JUAN KANOBI | (5) CHICKS FAYVORITE | (4) GETIT QUICK |
| 7 | (1) SUGARDADDY B | (2) ATLANERO WAYS | (3) AJS ANNAS SECRET |
| 8 | (5) MY FAVORITE CHECK | (2) MI VIEJO | (1) FREAKISH |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
MISSY MARINI |
(2ND RACE) |
OBI JUAN KANOBI |
(6TH RACE) |
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Abbreviations:
(Q) Qualifier/Workout
(BTL) Better Than Looked
Note: Horses are listed in order of preference.
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RACE 1
| (1) C J TERROR | (3) STRETCH | (2) BULLISH ON STEVE |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,2,3) 2nd race (3) 3rd race (5,6,7,8) 4th race (4,5,6) TOTAL $ 36.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,2,3,8) 2nd race (3) 3rd race (5,6,7,8) 4th race (4,5,6) TOTAL $ 48.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
C J TERROR (Los Alamitos) bumped repeatedly at the start, chased the dueling leaders mid-backside (-3 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn, -5 lengths mid-final turn, 5-wide entering the stretch, tired understandably at midstretch at 5 furlongs. Prior effort he broke in at the start, losing -1 length, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-3 lengths), angled out to clear entering the stretch, finished out clearly 2nd best. 3-back he broke out at the start, fanned 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (dueling outside 5-rivals), fanned 4-5 lanes wide around the far turn, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task to the end. HE RETURNS TO HIS FAVORITE DISTANCE!
STRETCH broke out at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn, put in a good run around the far turn, inherited the clear advantage (+2 lengths) entering the stretch (as dueling leader lugged out), held gamely (23.07 final ¼). Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn, battled back at midstretch, just missed (tough loss). 3-back he broke well, dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.45 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end. Consistent performer carries options for sure.
BULLISH ON STEVE (Los Alamitos) broke out, bumped at the start, dueled between rivals mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the quickened near the far turn (22.10 opening quarters), gamely kept to his task to the end at 5 furlongs. Prior effort he was fractious in gate (toss it out). 3-back he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), -2 lengths entering the stretch, collared the leader at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late. Vinnie back to ride!
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OTHERS:
OUR TROOPER broke well, chased the dueling leaders mid-backside (-4 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.51 opening quarter), -5 lengths entering the stretch (rail), rallied too late vs. eventual $2,500-claiming winner COULDADHOULDADID. Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), rallied too late. He lands a tougher outside post.
ROYALY DUNN bumped at the start, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.37 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, got tired in deep stretch (6.40 final 1/16) over the wet fast racing surface.
LITTLE EZ (Los Alamitos) broke well, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (rail), got tired entering the stretch at 5 furlongs. He definitely needed that one (1st start since 12/19/15).
SEATOSHININGSEA overmatched in last at 5 ½ furlongs. Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, rushed, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), inherited the clear advantage (+4 lengths), held gamely vs. maidens.
EL TOVAR (Santa Anita) broke -1 length slow, raced wide throughout vs. tougher rivals. Fresh performer with a series of ordinary works.
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RACE 2
| (3) MISSY MARINI | (5) IRISH AND LUCKY | (4) YODEL UP A STORM |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
MISSY MARINI broke well, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn, -1 lengths entering the stretch (4-wide), tired understandably at midstretch at 4 furlong vs. better. Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.39 opening quarter), got tired at midstretch vs. tougher rivals. Claimed from B Vickery. Class dropper improves her post and appears the LONE SPEED!
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OTHER:
IRISH AND LUCKY takes a big class drop and her last win came against open $5,000-claimers 4-back. YODEL UP A STORM broke off balance, bumped back shortly after the start, losing -1 length, chased the lone speed mid-backside (-6 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.09 opening quarter), lacked the needed response entering the stretch vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort she broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 lengths), -5 lengths around the far turn, lacked the needed response at midstretch vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. 3-back she broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-3 lengths), -3 lengths around the far turn, loomed a bold threat at midstretch, not beaten badly for it all vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Class dropper appears well spotted for sure. TENILLE broke well, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end at 4 furlongs. Prior effort she bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.09 opening quarter), got tired at midstretch vs. tougher rivals. She appears to have found her proper class level. SWEET JUJU broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn, saved ground, gamely kept to her task to the end (just missed 2nd) at 4 furlongs. Prior effort she broke in at the start, losing -1 length, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.23 opening quarter), lacked the needed response down the lane.
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RACE 3
| (5) TYLERS MARKSMAN | (6) THAT’S IMPERIAL | (7) SAGITA |
HORSES TO WATCH:
TYLERS MARKSMAN (Q) 04/23 worked evenly FDD SWEET VENGENCE (both 12.3) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), hand shoved, +1 length advantage midway, never asked, plenty left. Even up. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 04/07 outworked by COMMANDO THREE SIX (12.4-12.5) Worked outside. Broke off balance, bobbled (losing momentum) shortly after the start, hand shoved, -2 ½ lengths midway (leveled), not abused, plenty left. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: B DRILL
THAT’S IMPERIAL (Q) 04/12 worked evenly with COQUETE (both 12.4) Worked outside, Broke well, quick in stride, light hand ride, -1/2 length midway, responding strong under light pressure. Plenty left. Even up. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/26 outworked by COQUETE (both 12.7) Worked outside. Broke well, drifted in early, asked repeatedly midway, responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: C+ DRILL
SAGITA (15.86) bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (actually just missed 2nd) thru the 9.84 final 1/8. (Q) 003/24 outworked (12.3-12.6) Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, hand shoved, -2 lengths midway (asked once), put in a hold late. Losing by -2 ½ lengths. GRADE: B DRILL
FIRE IS BLUE (Q) 04/21 BEST over SHEZA SPECIAL GIRL (both 12.5) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride, light hand shove, +2 lengths midway, asked repeatedly thru the final ½, responding well. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/31 worked evenly with SHEZA SPECIAL GIRL (both 12.6) Worked outside. Hesitated, broke out at the start, hand shoved, even up midway, responding well under light pressure. Even up. GRADE: B DRILL
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OTHERS:
SIDE SHO BOB (Q) 04/19 outworked (12.2-12.1-12.1) Worked inside. Broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start quick in stride, drifted in (2-lanes) early, even up midway, responding well under light pressure. Losing by -1 length. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 04/02 BEST (12.3-12.4-12.4) Worked inside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted in early, hand shoved, +3 length advantage midway, pushed along, responding well. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: B+DRILL
HUNTING EAGLE (Q) 04/23 outworked by MISS SONORAN FOOSE (both 12.3) Worked inside. Broke in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), hand shoved, +2 length advantage midway, shifted in when asked right handed, responding well under light pressure. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: DRILL (Q) 04/07 BEST over MISS SONORA (12.5-12.4) Worked outside. Broke out at the start, quick in stride, -1 length midway, responding strong. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: B DRILL
ARE THOSE REAL (Q) 04/23 outworked by SAY IT BEST and WESTERN COAST (12.3-12.-12.3) Worked inside. Broke in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, hand shoved, right there midway, hand shoved, responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 04/07 outworked by BYE THE FIRE (12.7-12.8) Worked outside. Hesitated at the start, hand shoved, right there midway, hand shoved, responding well. GRADE: C- DRILL
ALPINE PEAKS fractious in gate, broke in, bumped at the start, swerved out (2-lanes) early, finished out with good energy (9.74 final 1/8) when competing in night’s fastest clocking of3. (Q) 03/19 outworked by KIDDY UP COWGIRL (both 12.5). Fractious in gate, broke off balance at the start, swerved in (3 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, even up midway, responding well under light pressure. GRADE: C+ DRILL
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RACE 4
| (6) FIRE FOR IT | (5) PRETTY ROSE CARTEL | (4) ILIKETHEWAYSHEWALKS |
HORSES TO WATCH:
FIRE FOR IT (15.81) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished well (holding 2nd) thru the 9.90 final 1/8). (Q) 04/02 outworked by SIDE SHOW BOB (12.3-12.6-12.4) Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, drifted out early, -3 lengths midway (leveled), finished strong (cutting onto the margin). Losing by -1 ½ length. GRADE: B DRILL
PRETTY ROSE CARTEL 04/23 outworked by THRONES (both 12.2) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), hand shoved, lugged in early (hard to ride), +2 ½ length advantage midway, responding very well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 04/05 outworked by START SOMETHING BAD (12.4-12.5) Worked outside. Broke off balance at the start, hand shoved, shifted out early, -1/2 length midway (shifted out), let run, losing action near the wire. Losing by -2 lengths.GRADE: no grade.
ILIKETHEWAYSHEWALKS (Q) 04/23 outworked by KEEP WALKING (12.2-12.3) Worked outside. Hesitated at the start, losing -1 ½ length, quick in stride, hand shoved, -2 lengths midway (asked twice), not properly ridden (avoiding erratic workmate) near the wire. GRADE: no grade (Q) 04/05 BEST over KEEP WALKING (12.5-12.6) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), bumped early, light hand ride, +1 length advantage midway, never asked, plenty left. Winning by +1/2 length. GRADE: B DRILL
TDZ STEL A MEMORY (15.95) bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in (2-lanes) at the gap, -1 ½ length past the gap, never quit trying (9.90 final 1/8). (Q) 04/02 outworked (12.4-12.3-12.2) Worked inside. Broke off balance, swerved in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, drifted in (2-3 lanes) midway, asked left-handed thru the final 1/2, responding well. Losing by -3 lengths. GRADE: no grade.
MISS SONORAN FOOSE (Q) 04/23 BEST over HUNTING EAGLE (both 12.3) Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, hand shoved,-2 lengths midway (asked repeatedly), responding very well. Winning by +1/2 length. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 04/07 outworked by HUNTING EAGLE (12.5-12.4) Worked inside. Broke in (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), +1 length advantage midway (asked twice left-handed), responding very well. Losing by -1 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
BLING IT (Q) 04/26 outworked by TRACK FLASHER (12.5-12.3) Worked inside. Swerved in (4-5 lanes) shortly after the start, asked left-handed to be straightened, -1/2 length midway, responding well under light pressure. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL (Q) 04/07 outworked by TRACK FLASHER (12.5-12.4) Worked inside. Broke in at the start, drifted in early, even up midway, never asked, responding well. Losing by -1 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
FAMOUS SNOW EAGLE (Q) 04/12 BEST over CZECH OUT PAPPY CORONA (12.7-12.8) Worked inside. Bumped, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride, +1/2 length advantage midway (drifted out), asked in spots thru the final 1/2, responding well. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL (Q) 03/19 outworked by KITCHEN KATELLA (12.4-12.6) Worked outside. Broke out the start, not quick, light hand ride, -2 lengths midway, responding well under steady pressure. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: B DRILL
PIE EYE (Q) 03/29 outworked by PERRYS GETTIN DOWN (12.4-13.2) Worked outside. Broke well, hand shoved, -2 lengths midway (drifted in), asked twice thru the final ½, responding ok. Losing by -6 lengths. GRADE: no grade.
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RACE 5
| (3) FIRSTANDLASTKISS | (5) JJ COOL BOY | (4) BE PROPER |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (3,4,5) 6th race (6) 7th race (1,2,3,6,7) 8th race (2,5) TOTAL $30.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (3,4,5) 6th race (4,5,6) 7th race (1,2,3,6,7) 8th race (2,5) TOTAL $ 90.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
FIRSTANDLASTKISS (16.85) was moving as the gates opened, broke -2 lengths slow (losing path), angled out to clear midway (-3 lengths), finished out full of run (SHOULD HAVE WON) thru the 9.76 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.49) he bumped at the start, quick in stride, gained the advantage at the gap, drifted out (3-4 lanes) thru the final ½, gradually pulled clear late (9.85 final 1/8) vs. maidens. 3-back (17.80) he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 length, gamely kept to his task to the end. Trouble prone performer needs a trouble-free journey to win!
JJ COOL BOY (15.56) broke in, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted out (2-3 lanes) to the gap, +1 length advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.87 final 1/8) vs. easier. Prior effort (17.01) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), +1 length advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.94 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 ½ length slow). 3-back (16.87) he hopped at the start, losing -2 lengths, -3 lengths past the gap, leveled too late. Razor sharp performer claimed from J Clark. He fits well time-wise but will get tested in this tougher post.
BE PROPER broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, took a bad step past the gap, not abused thru the final 110 yards (still not beaten badly for it all) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (16.94) he broke off balance, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (running behind horses) vs. better. 3-back (16.93) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held gamely despite lugging out late vs. easier. He figures right in the hunt at the end.
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OTHERS:
IVORY DASHER (15.67) bumped, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, gained the advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.88 final 1/8) vs. eventual claiming $4,000-winner EAGLE SCREAMS (16.01). Prior effort (15.67) he broke in at the start, drifted in early, -1 ½ length midway, kept to his task to the end. 3-back (15.62) he broke in at the start, losing –1 length, drifted in at the gap, kept to his task to the end. He must maintain a straight course….
OH LA CASH (15.81) broke well, quick in stride, close up past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (9.79 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.66) he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in (2-3 lanes) midway, held gamely when taking advantage of the fast outside portion of the track vs. maidens. 3-back (15.70) he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end.
LEAVE TOWN broke well, drifted out (2-lanes) at the gap (-2 lengths), never looked comfortable (toss it out) when favorably drawn. Prior effort he broke -2 lengths slow, bumped early, losing path at the gap, not abused, finished out full of run after losing his best chance. 3-back he broke off balance, bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -2 lengths midway, finished out very well (running behind horses). He is coming off 4 consecutive trips and is capable of much better (favorably drawn).
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RACE 6
| (6) OBI JUAN KANOBI | (5) CHICKS FAYVORITE | (4) GETIT QUICK |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
OBI JUAN KANOBI swerved in, bumped back (losing path) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, bumped (pushed out) past the 1/16 pole, never asked, finished out full of run, much BTL performance. Prior effort (17.57) he broke well, quick in stride, bumped early, drifted out past the gap (-1 ½ length), gamely kept to his task to the end (9.54 final 1/8) when favorably drawn. 3-back (17.53) he broke -1/2 length slow, drifted out (bumped) at the gap, caught in tight quarters past the gap, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held strong. Gelding is capable of a huge performance. Lets give him another chance to prove it.
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OTHERS:
CHICKS FAYVORITE broke -1/2 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly/took up) past the 1/16 pole in the El Primero Del Ano Derby. Prior effort (19.78) he hesitated, broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, bumped repeatedly all the way past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end. 3-back he bumped at the start, caught in tight quarters all the way past the gap, raced in traffic midway, never had a chance. He has encountered in majority of the races….
GETIT QUICK (16.92) stumbled at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, lugged in (2-lanes) midway (lead), held gamely (9.73 final 1/8) when favorably drawn. Prior effort (17.62) he broke out at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length at the gap, caught in tight quarters past the gap, bumped repeatedly thru the final ½. 3-back (17.48) he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, drifted in past the 1/16 pole (hard to ride). He must maintain a straight course.
STEL EASY (16.650 bumped at the start, losing-3/4 length, put in a big run (lead) midway, held strong (9.49 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.47) he balked at loading, broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong vs. maidens. Lightly raced performer sports a pair of solid ratings in his corner.
ROMAMTIC FIRE broke thru the gate, broke out, bumped at the start, caught in tight quarters (losing action), never cleared in the PCQHRA Breeders Futurity trials vs. eventual Two Million Futurity winner IMA FEARLESS HERO. Prior effort (17.63) he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, right there midway, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held strong. (Q) 04/07 BEST over SLEW SLEW DASH (18.6-18.1) Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), +1 length advantage past the gap, let run, responding strong. Winning by +5 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL
TRIXSEY SUE (15.53) bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, drifted in early, -1 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.63 final 1/8). Prior effort she broke off balance, drifted out (losing action) shortly after the start. 3-back (17.72) she hesitated, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted out early, -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end.
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RACE 7
| (1) SUGARDADDY | (2) ALTANERO WAYS | (3) AJS ANNAS SECRET |
100 YARDS
HORSES TO WATCH:
SUGARDADDY bumped hard at the start, quick in stride, caught in tight quarters throughout, proved best late (rail trip) at 100 yards. Prior effort he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Los Alamitos Winter Championship vs. MOONIST. Hard to beat for sure with a repeat solid performance from the rail in last.
ALTANERO WAYS broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, quick in stride, bumped midway, gamely kept to his task to the end at 100 vs. SUGERDADDY B and company. Prior effort he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late at 100. 3-back (15.43) he broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing advantage past the 1/16 pole, kept to his task to the end. 5-time winner looms large with a clean trip!
AJS ANNAS SECRET broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, caught in tight quarters throughout, gamely kept to her task to the end vs. SUGARDADDY B and company. Prior effort (16.95) she broke off balance at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap (behind horses), finished out full of run after losing her best chance. Count her in for all the marbles.
BF HEROS LEGACY broke well, quick in stride, bumped midway, gamely kept to his task to the end vs. SUGARDADDY B and company. Prior effort (15.57) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out (2-lanes) midway, gamely kept to his task and just missed (nailed on the final jump) at 300. 3-back he broke well, quick in stride, proved best late at 100.
HIGH CLASS CARTEL (15.55) broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in (2-lanes) at the gap, -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (9.68 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.58) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end at 300. She is capable of a flying start and will relish the shorter distance and outside post.
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OTHERS:
ROSIES TORNADO (15.46) broke -1 length slow, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.73 final 1/8) vs. eventual $6,250-claiming winner SUPERBOWLHAILMARY (15.68 winner). Prior effort (15.43) she broke in, bumped at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (competing in night’s fastest of 3.
CHIC ALL THE WAY (15.79) broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in early, -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards. Prior effort (15.62) she broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), lugged in past the 1/16 pole (impeding inside rivals) and was disqualified.
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RACE 8
| (5) MY FAVORITE CHECK | (2) MI VIEJO | (1) FREAKISH |
DILLINGHAM HANDICAP
PURSE: $25,000-
DISTANCE: 400 YARDS
MY FAVORITE CHECK (19.72) bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task and wasn’t beaten badly for it all in the El Primero Del Ano Derby. Prior effort (19.64) he broke off balance, drifted out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), ringy midway, shifted out past the 1/16 pole, finished strong and wasn’t beaten badly for it all. 3-back (17.65) he bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, quick in stride, right there past the gap, continued strong for the score. He draws a favorable outside post and has yet to run a dull performance.
MI VIEJO (19.81) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, losing path past the 1/16 pole, not abused (toss it out) in the El Primero Del Ano Derby. Prior effort (19.73) he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, put in a big run (lead) past the 1/16 pole, held strong (9.51 final 1/8). 3-back he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, raced in TRAFFIC midway, finished out full of run after losing his best chance. Trouble-prone for sure.
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OTHERS:
FREAKISH (17.48) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, +1 ½ length advantage past the gap, lugged out (5-6 lanes) thru the final ½, held strong (9.55 final 1/8) at 350 yards. Prior effort (16.77) he stumbled, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (just missed 2nd) thru the 9.55 final 1/8 at 330. He must travel the extra 50 yards this time around….
FLAY (17.41) broke out at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, drifted in past the gap, continued strong to the end (9.55 final 1/8) vs. FREAKISH at 350. Prior effort (17.68) he bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, close up past the gap, gamely kept to his task and just missed (9.63 final 1/8). 3-back (17.32) he broke in the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length at the gap, put in a big run (lead) midway, gradually pulled clear late. He acts the part of a solid 400 yard performer…
OTTA BE A PRIZE (15.50) bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted out past the gap, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished well for 3rd (favorably drawn) thru the 9.63 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.53) he bumped repeatedly at the start, losing -1 ½ length, caught in tight quarters all the way past the gap (-1 ½ length), kept to his task to the end.
LOS PLAN B (17.01) broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held gamely (9.79 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.91) he bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, put in a good run past the gap, kept to his task to the end (running behind horses).
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