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Jan 18, 2016

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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

BY ED GOLDEN   egolden@santaanita.com

Monday January 18, 2016

Sunday Rules

 ∙ SUNDAY RULES ONE TO CATCH IN SANTA MONICA

∙ CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ ECLIPSES EXPECTATIONS

∙ LOUISIANA NATIVE BONNET FULFILLS AMBITIONS

 SUNDAY RULES SEEKS EIGHTH WIN IN NINE STARTS

When it comes to axioms, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” readily applies to Sunday Rules, a speed-proficient mare out to win her eighth race from nine starts when she runs in Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 Santa Monica Stakes for older fillies and mares at seven furlongs.

The five-year-old Tribal Rule mare bred in California by owner Nick Alexander won the restricted Kalookan Queen Stakes last out, going to the front at the start of the 6 ½ furlong test and widening to finish 4 ¼ lengths on top at the wire under Mike Smith, who has ridden her three times, each resulting in victory.

“I just leave it up to Mike,” said leading trainer Phil D’Amato when asked if Sunday Rules could harness her speed should the occasion arise. “He gets...

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Team IdaBet is pleased to offer our IdaBet.com players the following selections by “The Ace” John Hernandez for Hialeah on Monday, January 18, 2016.  At IdaBet, customer service and the best value overall with rewards, free deposits, generous cash incentive promotions, and personalized attention to our players is what we offer and what makes us stand out among our competitors.

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Selections By “The Ace” John Hernandez

Monday January 18, 2016

RACE 1

2     One Wicked Spit Curl lost any shot for the win with trouble in her local bow … strong jock Silva takes the call.

6     Gridiron Gem also gets a rider change after a lackluster out … maybe she goes better under Luis Guerero.

5     First Sunday hasn’t hit the board in four local starts … that said, always take note when Rodrigo Vallejo rides.

RACE 2

3     Special Game Wrecker has been a close runner-up in 2 at the meet…maybe she can break through for a win.

7     Hopeing for Success was the beaten fave in the common heat with the top horse … count her in with a shot.

6     Katcandoux finished a no-threat 6th in the common race with ‘Wrecker … perhaps she goes better in this one.

RACE 3

3     Grannys Rocket lacked a clear flight path when 3rd on New Year’s Day … trainer/jockey combo can win races.

6     Apollitical Courage...