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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
FRIDAY, MAY 06, 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) TOMMY WEAVER | (2) PARALYZING EYES | (5) ROCKOUROCKY |
| 2 | (7) KHUN SUEK | (5) SEVENS LUCK | (4) THUNDER LUCK |
| 3 | (4) SOUTHERN ASIA | (3) DANCE THE WALTZ | (6) MR. CAPPUCCINO |
| 4 | (4) FIRST PRIZE LUCK | (5) ALL FIRED UP | (6) TANQUERAY A CLASSY |
| 5 | (5) ELUSIVE MISTRESS | (6) LANA CAPRINA | (1) FREAKY MONIQUE |
| 6 | (7) CANANEA | (5) ROYAL EAGLE | (3) UNAPPEASEABLE |
| 7 | (2) DASHING OUT TO WIN | (3) FANCYS SWEET JESS | (5) KING CANDY |
| 8 | (6) J B PERRY | (3) APOLLITICAL GAMBLE | (4) TEMPTING DIVA |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
FIRST PRIZE LUCK |
(4TH RACE) |
J B PERRY |
(8TH RACE) |
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« PRICE PLAY (Longshot): |
TOMMY WEAVER (longshot) |
(1ST RACE) |
DASHING OUT TO WIN (longshot) |
(7TH 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) TOMMY WEAVER | (2) PARALYZING EYES | (5) ROCKOUROCKY |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,2,5) 2nd race (4,5,7) 3rd race (3,4) 4th race (4) TOTAL $ 18.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,2,5,7) 2nd race (4,5,7,8) 3rd race (3,4) 4th race (4,5) TOTAL $ 64.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
TOMMY WEAVER (Los Alamitos daytime) broke well, unhurried early, -4 lengths near the 1st turn (4-wide), -5 lengths entering the backside (23.28 opening quarter), -6 lengths near the far turn (4-wide), lacked a rally turning for home at one mile vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, unhurried, -5 lengths (chasing the 3-horse speed duel) mid-backside, -4 lengths near the far turn (22.57 opening quarter), raced in traffic (shuffled back), losing -3 lengths, cleared entering the stretch, finished well (should have been closer) at 4 ½ furlongs. Makes his 3rd start as a GELDING and 3rd start with the addition of the blinkers.
PARALYING EYES (Santa Anita) swerved out, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), +3 lengths early, +2 length advantage mid-backside, was hard pressed around the far turn, losing lead entering the stretch (45.73 opening half), got tired at midstretch at 7 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper fits much better and will relish the shorter distance.
ROCKOYROCKY broke out, bumped at the start, losing -2 lengths, dropped back -6 lengths (chasing the lone speed winner), -4 lengths around the far turn, closed the gap at midstretch, gamely kept to his task to the end for 2nd (23.61 final ¼). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-4 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), -7 lengths mid-final turn, traveled evenly down the lane (23.79 final ¼).
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OTHERS:
SCENE EFUF broke out, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.78 opening quarter), -1 length mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task to the end vs. ROCKOUROCKY and company. Prior effort he broke off balance, swerved out (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, fanned 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-8 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn, 3-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (22.71 final ¼).
PROUD FIGHTER (Los Alamitos) broke well, quick in stride, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-1 length), -1 length near the far turn (chasing the 3-horse speed duel), lacked rally mid-final turn at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. He will relish the class relieve and shorter distance.
GAL UP GAL (Los Alamitos) broke in, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-5 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.43 opening quarter), 4-5 wide entering the stretch, got tired at midstretch at 6 furlongs.
TO TONIA N MIKE broke well, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early, -6 lengths near the far turn (22.78 opening quarter) lugged out mid-final turn, Prior effort she broke well, quick in stride, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-backside, was hard pressed around the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), lugged out (4-5 lanes wide) mid-final turn, 6-wide entering the stretch.
WHISPERING CORONA fractious in post parade, broke in at the start, chased the lone speed runner near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), lacked the needed response mid-final turn.
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RACE 2
| (7) KHUN SUEK | (5) SEVENS LUCK | (4) THUNDER DRUMS |
HORSES TO WATCH:
KHUN SUEK broke out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1 length, racing 8-9 lanes wide mid-backside (-5 lengths), raced 4-5 lanes wide near the far turn (-4 lengths back), 5-wide mid-final turn (-8 lengths), tired understandably at midstretch. He is capable of much better with the race now under his belt.
SEVENS LUCK (Stockton) broke off balance at the start, quick in stride (lead), sprinted +3 lengths clear mid-backside, +1 length advantage near the far turn, losing his advantage mid-final turn, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, tired understandably at midstretch at 5 furlongs vs. better. Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside one rival near the 1st turn, dropped back -2 lengths mid-backside, -3 lengths near the far turn (chasing the eventual winner), got tired at midstretch vs. tougher rivals. Fresh thoroughbred returns with a series of good works and will relish the shorter distance.
THUNDER DRUMS broke well, racing 7-wide (chasing the dueling pair) mid-backside, -5 lengths near the far turn (22.64 opening quarter), rallied too late (6.53 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, chased the lone speed runner backside (-4 lengths), lagged -8 lengths near the far turn (23.21 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch. Improving runner figures to be pouring it on when it counts.
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OTHERS:
LOBO DE LLIVIA broke well, dueled outside the eventual winner mid-backside, battled thru the 23.64 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch vs. THUNDER DRUMS. He definitely needed that one.
OUTOFMYHANDS (Los Alamitos daytime) broke well, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back) mid-backside (losing -2 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn, lacked a rally mid-final turn vs. tougher rivals. He definitely needed that one and fits much better in this softer spot.
MISTER FACNY BEAN (Los Alamitos daytime) broke well, settled, racing -5 lengths near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), lacked a rally turning for home vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper sports a recent work locally since!
WALKIN INDY broke well, racing 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-2 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, -1 length near the far turn, -1 length (3-wide) mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task to the end (just missed 2nd). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths, -4 lengths near the far turn (23.31 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, lacked a rally down the lane.
STORM CAUTION broke well, lagged -10 lengths (chasing the dueling pair) mid-backside, lagged -14 lengths near the far turn (22.90 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch.
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RACE 3
| (4) SOUTHERN ASIA | (3) DANCE THE WALTZ | (6) MR. CAPPUCCINO |
PICK SIX PLAY (carryover $5,247.34)
3RD race (3,4)
4th race (4)
5th race (5,6)
6th race (5,7)
7th race (2,3,5)
8th race (6) TOTAL $ 48.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
SOUTHERN ASIA bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-5 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (23.04 opening quarter), saved ground, rallied too late (6.47 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.17 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane. Race may set up nicely for this one.
DANCE THE WALTZ (Los Alamitos daytime) broke well. chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths around the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), -3 lengths entering the stretch, got tired at the top of the lane at 5 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.23 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) entering the stretch, held gamely vs. soft maidens. He could be the speed of the speed!
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OTHERS:
- CAPPUCCINO broke well, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back/losing -2 lengths) mid-backside, raced -3 lengths near the far turn (23.04 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task to the end (6.47 final 1/16) vs. 3rd place finisher SOUTHERN ASIA. Prior effort he broke well, fanned 8-lanes wide mid-backside, raced -10 lengths around the far turn, raced wide throughout (toss it out) vs. 7 CLASS DROPPERS! 3- back he broke well, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back/losing -3 lengths), raced 5-6 lanes wide near the far turn, raced wide throughout (toss it out). Not high on winning but figures to be flying late!
SENOR PEGASUS (Los Alamitos daytime) broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (fanned 3-4 wide), -5 lengths mid-final turn, lacked the needed response down the lane vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths around the far turn (22.54 opening quarter), took aim at the leader at midstretch, rallied nicely for the maiden score. He fits well on the class level and will relish the inside post.
A P DEVIL broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.79 opening quarter), dropped back -4 lengths around the far turn, lacked the needed response entering the stretch. Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened mid-final turn, found room (rail) entering the stretch, re-rallied to the front at midstretch, held gamely. He makes his 1st start as a GELDING.
ERCOLES broke well, -1 length early, rushed, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (23.64 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, shook loose (+1 length) at midstretch, held gamely vs. soft maidens. Prior effort he broke -2 lengths slow, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (rail), kept to his task down the lane. He will be facing winners for the 1st time and not likely to see the rail from his outside post.
COLD LILY bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (23.04 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch.
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RACE 4
| (4) FIRST PRIZE LUCK | (5) ALL FIRED UP | (6) TANQUERY A CLASSY |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
FIRST PRIZE LUCK (15.63) broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride, drifted out, bumped near the gap, -1 length midway, bumped past the 1/.16 pole, not proper ridden thru the final ½, never had a chance (still posting a solid rating based on adjusted clocking). Conditioner is heating up (note qualified PAINT A CANDY STORM for the upcoming KINDERGARTEN FUTURITY). STRICTLY THE ONE TO BEAT!
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OTHERS:
ALL FIRED UP (15.69) bumped, drifted out shortly after the start, quick in stride, caught in tight quarters (bumped) past the gap, -1 ½ length midway, caught in tight quarters (bumped) past the 1/16 pole, never had a chance vs. much troubled 4th place finisher FIRST PRIZE LUCK. Prior effort (17.11) he broke out, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.73 final 1/8). 3-back (15.69) he broke -1 length slow, drifted out early, -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.87 final 1/8).
TANQUERY A CLASSY (15.93) broke in, bumped at the start (losing action) shortly after the start, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished out very well after losing his best chance. Prior effort she balked at loading, broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, bumped repeatedly (squeezed back (losing path) to the gap (toss it out). 3-back (15.87) she swerved in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -3 lengths past the gap, leveled too late.
EL REY DE MILCORONAS (15.93) he balked at loading, broke -2 lengths slow, raced -3 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished well for 3rd (10.09 final 1/8) when favorably drawn. Prior effort he balked at the start, broke -1 ½ length slow, -3 ½ lengths past the gap, finished steadily (9.88 final 1/8).
PEACEFUL SEPARATION hesitated at the start, bumped repeatedly to the gap, caught in tight quarters (losing path) past the gap (shuffled back) in a race to be tossed out. Prior effort she swerved out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap. 3-back she hesitated at the start, losing -1 length, drifted in early, shuffled back past the gap (losing path), finished out with good energy.
FUN TO FIRE broke -1/2 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, losing path midway, cleared past the 1 1/16 pole, traveled evenly thru the final 110 yards. Prior effort (15.89) he broke in, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), losing lead past the 1/16 pole, kept to his task to the end. 3-back (16.15) he broke in at the start, quick in stride, shifted out past the 1/16 pole, kept to his task to the end.
BLACK RACKET POWER broke in at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -3 lengths past the gap, never looked comfortable (toss it out). He must flee the rail (again).
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RACE 5
| (5) ELUSIVE MISTRESS | (6) LANA CAPRINA | (1) FREAKY MONIQUEE |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (5,6) 6th race (5,7) 7th race (1,2,3,5,6,8) 8th race (6) TOTAL $24.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (1,5,6) 6th race (3,5,7) 7th race (1,2,3,5,6,8) 8th race (6) TOTAL $ 54.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
ELUSIVE MISTRESS bumped, pushed out shortly after the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (23.01 opening quarter), -4 lengths mid-final turn, angled inside to clear at midstretch, rallied too late (6.58 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke -2 lengths slow, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -5 lengths around the far turn, traveled evenly down the lane. 3-back she swerved out (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, accelerated nicely, -1 length (chasing the 3-horse speed duel), -4 lengths near the far turn, got tired at midstretch. This field is loaded with SPEED and finds a good spot for her overdue win!
LANA CAPRINA bumped at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), +3 length advantage mid-final turn, gradually pulled clear late (6.42 final 1/16) when posting night’s fastest of 3 races (note older $2,500-claiming winner went in 52.50 that same evening). Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, shook loose (+2 lengths) near the far turn (22.54 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, just missed (6.51 final 1/16) vs. maidens. Claimed from R Gomez. She fits well despite facing winners for the 1st time.
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OTHERS:
FREAKY MONIQUE bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, fanned 6-lanes wide mid-backside (-5 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, raced -7 lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, lacked a rally down the lane vs. productive field (GREY GIRL GONE came back and defeated $4,000-claimers in 52.18). Prior effort she broke -1 length slow, -2 lengths early, rushed, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, battled thru the 22.51 opening quarter, lugged out (3 lanes) mid-final turn, battled back at midstretch, kept to her task to the end. She improves her post!
OINKUS broke -1 length slow, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), -2 lengths near the far turn (23.01 opening quarter), dropped back -4 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch, hung in deep stretch (6.58 final 1/16). Prior effort she swerved out, bumped shortly after the start, chased the dueling pair (-1 length) mid-backside, dueled inside 3-rivals near the far turn, dropped back –2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, kept to her task to the end. She figures within striking distance every step…..
RED HOT TOP bumped at the start, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.92 opening quarter), drifted out 4-5 lanes wide entering the stretch, got tired at midstretch (6.38 final 1/16). Prior effort she bumped hard at the start, losing -4 lengths, lugged out 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside, lagged -14 lengths near the far turn (toss it out). She appears to be headed in the right direction.
SISTER VOE broke out, bumped at the start, shook loose (+2 lengths) near the far turn (23.01 opening quarter), +4 length advantage entering the stretch, got tired at midstretch. Speedster must improve her late speed.
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RACE 6
| (7) CANANEA | (5) ROYAL EAGLE | (3) UNAPPEASABLE |
HORSES TO WATCH:
CANANEA (Q) 04/16 BEST over BAUGH HA and DOUBLE DOWN PERRY (13.1-12.6-12.1) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), light hand ride, +1/2 length advantage midway (asked once), BIG FINISH. Winning by +3 ½ lengths. GRADE: A DRILL (Q) 04/05 outworked by HAWKTOMATIC (12.3-12.3-12.2) Worked inside. Bobbled, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride, even up midway, never asked, responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL
ROYAL EAGLE hesitated, swerved out (4-5 lanes) shortly after the start vs. eventual Kindergarten Futurity trial runner-up JANES CARTEL and 3rd place Kindergarten trial finisher ONE FLYING ROSE. (Q) 03/26 outworked by recent maiden winner CARTELS (both 12.4) Worked inside. Broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, drifted out early, even up midway, let run, responding strong. Losing -1/2 length. GRADE: B DRILL WARTCH FOR THE IMPROVEMENT TO KICK IT BIG TIME!
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UNAPPEASEABLE (Q)04/19 outworked by START SOMETHING BAD (12.1-12.0) Worked inside. Bumped at the start, quick in stride, +1/2 length advantage midway, never asked, responding very well, Losing by -1 length. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/29 outworked by I OWE IT ALL (12.6-12.8) Worked inside. Bobbled slightly at the start, quick in stride (lead), -1 length midway, lugged in throughout, hard to ride. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: no grade. She looked much improved in her recent work!
WALK FOR IT (Q) 04/19 outworked by TRY AGAIN (12.4-12.2) Worked inside. Broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, drifted in (2-lanes) early, -1/2 length midway, asked once thru the final ½, responding well. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 04/05 BEST over TRY AGAIN (12.8-12.5) Worked outside. Broke in, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), light hand ride early, +1 length advantage midway, never asked, HOLD late. Plenty left. Winning by +3 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL
COQUETTE (Q) 04/12 worked evenly with THAT’S IMPERIAL (both 12.4) Worked inside. Broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), +1/2 length advantage midway, let run, responding well. Even up. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/26 BEST over THAT’S IMPERIAL (both 12.7) Worked outside. Broke well, quick In stride, light hand ride, +1/2 length advantage midway, responding well under light pressure. Plenty left. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL
CATCHING FIRE (Q) 04/12 outworked by ONE MORE CHANCE (12.2-12.5-12.1) Worked inside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), hand shoved, even up midway, asked once thru the final ½, responding very well. Losing by -1 ½ length. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/19 outworked by SASSY YOU BLUE (12.8-12.7) Worked inside. Broke in (2-lanes) at the start, ahnd shoved, even up midway, asked in spots thru the final ½, responding ok. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
DOWAGER broke -1 length slow, bumped back (losing path) shortly after the start. (Q) 03/26 outworked by recent maiden $16,000-claiming 3rd place finisher RIOT ACT (13.2-127) Worked inside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, hand shoved, -3 lengths midway (asked), no response. GRADE: no grade
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RACE 7
| (2) DASHING OUT TO WIN | (3) FANCYS SWEET JESS | (5) KING CANDY |
HORSES TO WATCH:
DASHING OUT TO WIN broke off balance at the start, drifted out (4-5 lanes) to the gap, green throughout, losing action near the wire when competing in night’s fastest of 3 races. (Q) 03/10 outworked by eventual Kindergarten Futurity fastest qualifier ONE PROUD EAGLE (both 12.4) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride, hand shoved, EVEN UP midway, asked in spots thru the final 1/2 , responding very well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL He carries race experience now!
FANCYS SWEET JESS (15.82) broke off balance, swerved out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished well (not beaten badly for it all) thru the 9.91 final 1/8 when favorably drawn. (Q) 04/02 BEST over APOLLITICAL JENNI and TWO STEL A MEMORY (12.4-12.3-12.2) Worked outside. Broke well, quick into stride (lead), drifted out early, staged a big finish. Winning by +1 ½ length. GRADE: B+ DRILL He will coming out firing a much better performance (making his 2nd lifetime start).
KING CANDY (Q) 03/31 BEST over DYNASTY JESS and MY SWEET FIRE (12.1-12.6-12.7) Worked inside. Swerved in (3-4 lanes) at the start, quick in stride, light hand shoved, +4 length advantage midway, never asked, finished out full of run. Winning by +5 lengths. GRADE:A- DRILL (Q) 03/15 BEST over ATTACK THE WIND (12.4-12.3) Worked outside. Broke off balance, swerved in shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), light hand ride, +1 length advantage midway, never asked, finished out full of run. Winning by +1 ½ length. GRADE: B+ DRILL He’s still learning but has flashed much ability both works!
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OTHERS:
CARTEL SIXES (Q) 04/07 outworked by WALK OFF (both 12.2) Worked inside. Broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride, drifted in (2-lanes) early, +1/2 length advantage midway, asked once thru the final ½, responding very well. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/22 BEST over JESS PERSONAL (12.9-12.5) Worked outside. Hesitated slightly at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted in early, +2 length advantage midway (drifted in), lugged in thru the final ½ finished out full of run (plenty left). Winning by +4 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL He also in blessed with ability!
TRY AGAIN (Q) 04/19 BEST over WALK FOR IT (12.4-12.2) Worked outside. Broke out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, hand shoved, +1/2 length advantage midway, never asked, finished out full of run under light pressure. Winning by +2 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 04/05 outworked by WALK FOR IT (12.8-12.5) Worked inside. Bumped (pushed in) shortly after the start, light hand ride, -1 length midway, appeared rank and hard to ride thru the final ½, never leveled. GRADE: no grade
POISEIDON (Q) 04/21 BEST over ONE FAMOUS RUNAWAY (12.5-12.3) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), light hand ride, drifted in (2-lanes) midway (asked left-handed to be straightened), finished out full of run. Strong gallop out. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 04/07 outworked by ALONE IN FIRE (12.8-12.9) Worked outside. Broke well, drifted out (2-lanes) early, -2 lengths midway (leveled), responding strong under light pressure. Losing by -1 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
ALONE IN FIRE (Q) 04/23 outworked by ONE SWEET JENNI (12.6.12.3) Worked inside. Broke off balance, swerved in (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, -1 length midway, pushed along, responding very well. Losing by 3 ½ lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL (Q) 04/07 BEST over POISEIDON (12.8-12.9) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted in 2-3 lanes early, +2 length advantage midway, never asked, responding well while traveling mostly his own. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
HAWKTOMATIC (Q) 0419 outworked by SURLY (12.2-12.1-12.1) Worked in the middle. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride, hand shoved, even up midway, asked once left handed thru the final ½, responding very well. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: B+ (Q) 04/05 BEST over CANANEA (12.3-12.4-12.3) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride, drifted out early, even up midway, responding strong under light pressure. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: B+ DRILL
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RACE 8
| (6) J B PERRY | (3) APOLLITICAL GAMBLE | (4) TEMPTING DIVA |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
J B PERRY (16.93) broke -1 length slow, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for it all) thru the 9.73 final 1/8. Prior effort he broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, bumped repeatedly all the way past the gap (losing path), crossed inside to clear midway, finished out full of run.(9.51 final 1/8). 3-back (15.57) he broke off balance at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong vs. maidens. He improves his post!
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OTHERS:
APOLLITICAL GAMBLE broke off balance, drifted out, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, losing path past the 1/16 pole (toss it out). Prior effort (17.74) he broke in at the start, losing -1 length, bumped past the gap (-1 ½ length), gamely kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 3rd) thru the 9.54 final 1/8. 3-back (15.59) he bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted out at the gap, gamely kept to his task and proved best late (9.87 final 1/8). Class drops out of a pair of Stakes!
TEMPTING DIVA (15.54) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, raced -2 lengths midway, kept to her task to the end (9.63 final 1/8). Prior effort (16.73) she broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing –1/2 length, quick in stride, gained the advantage midway, held strong (9.69 final 1/8). 3-back (16.93) she broke off balance, bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, -2 lengths midway, kept to her task to the end (running behind horses). She is capable of terrific gate speed!
LOVE YA KK (15.79) broke in at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ vs. 4 time 2016 winner MAGGIE DURANT. Prior effort she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 12 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (9.55 final 1/8). She will be making her 4th consecutive start along the rail…..
YA HEFFA (15.55) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in, bumped at the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.85 final 1/8) vs. eventual $10,000-claiming winner EVERYONES FAVORITE (16.89 winner). Prior effort (17.00) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead near the gap, -1 length past the gap, battled back and just missed (9.80 final 1/8). 3-back he stumbled, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted in at the gap, -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end. HE STEPS UP IN CLASS…..
REINA DE COLIMA fractious in gate, stumbled, bumped shortly after the start, losing path (toss it out) vs. eventual AUTUMN Handicap winner KNOCKING ON THE DOOR (17.84 winner). (Q) 03/22 BEST over RAMPANT CAT (18.7-18.6) Worked outside. broke off balance, drifted in, bumped (knocked off stride) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), +1 length advantage midway, asked in spots, responding well. Winning by +1 lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL
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