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Ben’s Duchess Tries to Rebound in Saturday’s Grade II $200,000 Santa Monica Stakes

Ben’s Duchess Tries to Rebound in Saturday’s Grade II $200,000 Santa Monica Stakes

Jan 22, 2016

 

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BEN’S DUCHESS TRIES TO REBOUND IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 SANTA MONICA STAKES;

SADLER CHARGE PROMINENT IN FIELD OF NINE FILLIES & MARES GOING SEVEN FURLONGS

Ben’s Duchess

BEN’S DUCHESS

 

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2016)—Doubledown Stables’ consistent Ben’s Duchess heads a field of nine older fillies and mares going seven furlongs in Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 Santa Monica Stakes at Santa Anita.

Trained by John Sadler, Ben’s Duchess, who was an impressive 3 ¼ length winner of the Grade III, 6 ½ furlong L.A. Woman Stakes two starts back on Oct. 4, comes off a fourth place finish in the Grade I, seven furlong La Brea Stakes for 3-year-old fillies here on Dec. 26.

The La Brea was the only race in which the 4-year-old Kentucky-bred daughter of Munnings has been out of the money in 10 career starts, as she has a lifetime mark of 10-4-1-4, with earnings of $240,936.  A bona fide sprinter, Ben’s Duchess has won at distances from 5 ½ to 6 ½ furlongs, but is winless in two tries at seven furlongs.

A hard-hitting 6-year-old mare, Living The Life was a Grade II winner going 6 ½ furlongs on synthetic two starts back on Sept. 7 at Presque Isle Downs (near Erie, Pa.), and she shortens up off a troubled sixth in the...

Turfway Park’s Picks by Bret Battaglia for Saturday, January 23, 2016

Bret Battaglia’s picks for Turfway Park’s race card for January 23rd are listed below.  IdaBet.com is please to offer the handicapping selections to our valued IdaBet players for their wagering consideration.

Bret Battaglia’s Picks: Saturday, Jan. 23

1

PUPPY ON A STRING was second best at this same level two starts back and is the choice for the win here on the move back down in class. BETTER BY FAR might have needed her last after having been off since September. She has two wins over the track and looks capable of running well tonight. CORINA CHARM comes in off a win over the track and is a contender.

2

FEAR THE KITTEN comes in off a nice third place finish against tougher in his first start since September and looks like he’s in a good spot to pick up the win on the drop in class. SILENT SECRET was third at this same level last time out and is a threat. TOWER EAST has a win over the track and shouldn’t mine the move back around two turns.

3

TAX DEDUCTION takes a big drop in class in his first start since moving to Maker’s barn. He’s run some solid races against much tougher and will be tough to beat here. CRITICAL SUMMER showed a great deal of improvement last time out. A repeat of that effort could make him dangerous tonight. PHILLIPS BEST DAY has been second in two of his last three starts here at Turfway

4

CALHOUN comes in off a nice maiden win and has run well in each of his two starts over the track. Give him a slight edge here. NOLANS DREAM makes his first start since being claimed at Churchill back in September when he was fourth at a short price. He’s shown some good form against tougher and could be hard to beat here if he takes to the Polytrack. OCEAN FRONT ran a nice second off...

Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report by Les Onaka for Friday, January 22, 2016

Les Onaka is back at it with his Racing Report for Los Alamitos tomorrow, January 22nd.  IdaBet is pleased to continue to offer Les’ picks to our valued IdaBet.com players.  Stay tuned for an extra incentive to play the Quarters at Los Alamitos in February with a promotion to reward IdaBet players an additional 3% on their wagers and get some Los Al branded merchandise at the same time!

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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

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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...

Sunland Park Track Tips for Friday, January 22, 2016

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Sunland Park Selections

  1.  SCOOT WITH DA LOOT – Best bet of the day.

WAR KHAL – Will be closing fast, tough.

SANTY CLAUS – Knows the distance.

2.   STORMIN JESSE – Frequently on the board.

BUGGO BUGGO JR – First timer starter with promise.

A CARTEL STREAKER – Best of the rest.

3.  JAKES DYNASTY – Seeks a repeat of last.

EYESA MIRACLE – Gaining momentum.

BURLADOR ESPECIAL – Capable rider.

4.  IMA TEMPTING DASH – Lurking sleeper.

AKA BUGGA – Very fast starter.

SECRET MOUNTAIN PASS – Deserves a shot.

5.  ROADRUNNERBEEPBEEP – Impressive local winner.

ARMENSKY – Hard charging type.

RUSTY ROAD – Goes hot and cold.

6.  SHE’S REDDY – California export, has some talent.

WILDCAT DOLL – Broke maiden at Zia Park.

CAVIAR KITTY – Should like the distance.

7.  MY BIKINI FELL OFF – Won the NM State Racing Commission Handicap.

LITTLE VIDALIA – Late closing threat, stakes winner.

MY DANDY GIRL – Formidable threat.

8.  SANTIAGO’S HOME – Controls the tempo.

THE WAKI RAPPER – Can he stretch his speed?

WEATHER DODGER – Won the New Mexico Breeders’ Derby.

9.  INDY’S ROCKET – About due, has some punch.

KEAGAN’S WAY – Justin Evans acquisition.

JOE PRO – Getting sharp again.

Compiled by Eric Alwan

 

The Big M Racing returns on Friday & Saturday, January 22 & 23, 2016

We want to remind IdaBet players that racing at the Meadowlands Racetrack returns Friday & Saturday night.  If you can’t attend the Big M races in person at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, then be sure to wager them on IdaBet.com from the comfort of your home!

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Racing Dates & Post Time (Eastern)

Friday, January 22nd-14 races, post time 6:35 pm.

Saturday, January 23rd-14 races, post time 6:35 pm.

Turfway Park Selections for Friday, January 22, 2016

Turfway Park resumes their racing card tomorrow and IdaBet.com is pleased to offer our valued players the track picks from Bret Battaglia for Friday, January 22nd.

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Turfway Park – Bret Battaglia’s Picks: Friday, Jan. 22nd

  1.  DEVADUTT shows three decent efforts in his last three starts over the track and is the choice to

pick up the maiden win. BROADWAYDANNIEROSE has been beaten as the favorite in each of his last

five starts dating back to May. He shows some nice works over the track here at Turfway since his last

and definitely looks like the one to beat if he’s at this best. BEER ME didn’t show much last time out, but

should like the move back around one turn tonight.

2.  MOJA NAGRODA comes in off a second place finish against a few of these same horses and

rates a slight edge here. PEW finished just behind the top pick last time out and should move forward in

her second start back from the layoff. GLORY STUDENT broke her maiden in her first start over the

track and looks capable of running well here.

3.  KEEPING IT REAL was second behind a comeback winner in his first start over the track

back in December,. He figures to be on or near the lead again tonight and gets in light with Gallardo.

YA MON drops in class after two solid efforts at Hawthorne and looks like the one to beat.

SETTLEYOURCRACKERS showed some improvement last time out on the move back down in

class and looks like a nice fit at this level.

4.  MEGNOG didn’t fire against a tough starter allowance field last time out, but looked very

sharp drawing off to win by ten before that one.  Anything close to her best should make her a winner

tonight. RUPERTACTOFDUTY has won three of her last four starts, including a win here at Turfway...