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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 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 | (7) BIG TIME GAMBLER | (4) MOMMA TRIED | (2) HESCOMINONSTRONG |
| 2 | (7) HEARTBREAK HONEY | (6) VERY THANKFUL | (4) STICKTOTHESCRIPT |
| 3 | (3) B K MISS | (5) SWAN STREET LADY | (6) LADY BERLIN |
| 4 | (6) MASON B | (5) PAPPAS IN THE PEN | (4) FOLLOW THE DREAM |
| 5 | (6) AMERICAN CHARM | (4) GLOBAL AMERICAN | (5) ROCKET RHEA |
| 6 | (4) STEL EASY | (5) ONE SWEET WINNER | (6) DASH N TOLL |
| 7 | (3) LONDON LAURA | (5) GONE GONE AWAY | (6) ON THE MOVE |
| 8 | (5) FOOLSILAME | (4) BF HEROS LEGACY | (1) HIGH CLASS CARTEL |
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LONDON LAURA |
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« PRICE PLAY (Longshot): |
HEARTBREAK HONEY (longshot) |
(2ND RACE) |
MASON B (longshot) |
(4TH 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
| (7) BIG TIME GAMBLER | (4) MOMMA TRIED | (2) HESCOMINONSTRONG |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (4,7) 2nd race (6,7) 3rd race (3,5,6) 4th race (5,6) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (2,4,7) 2nd race (4,6,7) 3rd race (2,3,5,6) 4th race (5,6) TOTAL $72.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
BIG TIME GAMBLER bumped at the start, bumped repeatedly early, fanned 8-9 lanes wide mid-backside (-2 lengths) chasing the lone speed winner, raced -1 length near the far turn (22.79 opening quarter), -2 lengths at the top of the lane, gamely kept to his task (finished out clearly 2nd best) thru the rapid 6.06 final 1/16. Prior effort he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -5 lengths, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-7 lengths), caught in tight quarters (took up) around the far turn (losing action) in a race to be tossed out. 3-back he bumped at the start, fanned 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (-4 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, traveled evenly down the lane after losing his best chance. He is capable of flashing high speed and this one be the night!
MOMMA TRIED broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, racing 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), raced -4 lengths near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), angled out 4-5 lanes to clear entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end (SHOULD HAVE WON). Prior effort he broke well, fanned 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (–1 length), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.81 opening quarter), lacked the needed response down the lane vs. better. He improves his post and figures to show his true speed for early position.
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OTHERS:
HESCOMINONSTRONG broke well, bumped repeatedly early, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), caught in tight quarters (bumped) near the far turn, -5 lengths mid-final turn (3-wide), traveled evenly down the lane vs. BIG TIME GAMBLER and company. Prior effort he stumbled, bumped at the start, losing -3 lengths, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-10 lengths), closed the gap mid-final turn (-6 lengths back at this point), traveled evenly down the lane. He is coming off a series of trouble. He improves his post.
REDISTRIBUTE broke well, settled early, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-6 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.21opening quarter), was carried out 4-5 lanes wide mid-final turn, 5-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane vs. eventual $2,500-claiming winner SIBERNATION (52.48 winner). Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), -4 lengths entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Class dropper of much better!
- CAPPUCCINO broke well, caught in tight quarters/shuffled back early (losing -3 lengths), chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths) racing 5-6 lanes wide, raced 6-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane vs. BIG TIME GAMBLER. Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -4 lengths entering the stretch, rallied too late. 3-back he broke well, caught in tight quarters/shuffled back mid-backside, 5-wide entering the stretch, rallied too late (should have won). He will be the late threat!
SEARCH OVERLOAD broke in, bumped at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.53 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, never quit trying (not beaten badly for it all) thru the 6.30 final 1/16. Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.46 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened at mid-stretch, settled for 4th. He will be part of the early pace…
SCUD broke well, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened mid-final turn, battled back entering the stretch (dueling inside 2-rivals), kept to his task to the end (6.11 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, held gamely (6.37 final 1/16). He will add speed to the field.
SIBERNATION broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.79 opening quarter), -5 lengths entering the stretch, tired understandably at midstretch (thru the 6.06 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.53 opening quarter), gained the advantage at midstretch, held gamely (6.30 final 1/16).
GREEN BERET broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), dropped back -4 lengths as the pace quickened around the far turn (22.45 opening quarter), lacked the needed response entering the stretch (6.28 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-10 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch. He lands a tougher post.
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RACE 2
| (7) HEARTBREAK HONEY | (6) VERY THANKFUL | (4) STICKTOTHESCRIPT |
HORSES TO WATCH:
HEARTBREAK HONEY broke -2 length slow, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-9 lengths), -9 lengths near the far turn (21.96 opening quarter), saved ground, not abused, had run left crossing the wire vs. productive field (4-RETURNED TO WIN). Prior effort she broke out at the start, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.17opening quarter), battled back at midstretch and just missed (6.50 final 1/16) and should have WON). She fits well and carries enough early speed to gain a good stalking trip (chasing the class dropping VERY THANKFUL)….
VERY THANKFUL broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.46 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters around the far turn, dropped back -2 lengths mid-final turn, drifted out 4-wide entering the stretch (-3 lengths back at this point), gamely kept to her task to the end vs. tougher rivals. Prior effor5t she broke well, dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.45 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch at 870. Class dropper figures to flash more speed and looms a solid win player!
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OTHERS:
STICKTOTHESCRIPT broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, racing 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside, 4-wide to the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), 5-6 lanes wide mid-final turn, raced wide throughout thru the 23.93 final ¼. Prior effort she broke out at the start, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.59 opening quarter), battled back entering the stretch, gained the slim advantage at the top of the lane, lacked the needed response in deep stretch. Class dropper will be part of the speed.
ELIMINATION ROUND broke well, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-4 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, closed the gap (-1 length back) near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), railed to the front entering the stretch, held gamely vs. easier. Prior effort she was off slow, losing -10 lengths, lagged -14 lengths (chasing the 6-horse speed duel) mid-backside, -9 lengths near the far turn, traveled evenly down the lane after losing her best chance. 3-back she followed the winner’s path down the lane with R Guce aboard!
ROYALS ROYCING broke well, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-10 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (rail), finished out with good energy (6.15 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, lagged -10 lengths (chasing the dueling leaders) mid-backside, lagged -12 lengths near the far turn, leveled too late. Late runner needs a speed meltdown…..
GIANAS broke well, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-4 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, -6 lengths near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), loomed a bold threat at midstretch, gamely kept to her task to the end (6.45 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened at midstretch, kept to her task to the end. She improves her post and is racing in good form.
TRAVEL FREE broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, battled thru the 22.31 opening quarter, shook loose (+1 length) entering the stretch, held gamely (6.51 final 1/16) vs. easier. Prior effort she broke well, chased the lone speed runner mdi-backside (-6 lengths), 4-5 lanes wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane vs. $5,000-claimers. She will be part of the pace.
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RACE 3
| (3) B K MISS | (5) SWAN STREET LADY | (6) LADY BERLIN |
HORSES TO WATCH:
B K MISS arrives from Santa Anita when facing tougher rivals. She sports competitive speed figures and figures on or off the pace on the class drop. She appears well spotted for sure. SWAN STREET LADY (like the above) will relish the class relieve and cut back in distance. Check out her pair of swift works (at 3 furlongs) and definitely got her speed sharpened. LADY BERLIN broke -2 lengths slow, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.81 opening quarter), fanned 7-8 lanes wide entering the stretch (toss it out). Prior effort she bumped at the start, racing 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (chasing the 3-horse speed duel), 5-wide near the far turn, closed the gap mid-final turn (-2 lengths back at this point), lacked the needed response at midstretch. She makes her 2nd start with the addition of lasix. She carries hidden speed. ISLAND PEARL very fractious in gate, broke in, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), dropped back -8 lengths mid-final turn, lugged out 5-wide entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end. She carries speed and that stamps her a speed threat. PEACELOVEANDSOUL broke -2 lengths slow, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), saved ground, kept to her task to the end (6.61 final 1/16). She must mind her gate manners.
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RACE 4
| (6) MASON B | (5) PAPPAS IN THE PEN | (4) FOLLOW THE DREAM |
HORSES TO WATCH:
MASON B bumped at the start, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly) to the far turn, never had a chance at 4 furlongs vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Prior effort he broke out at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), gained the narrow margin at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late at 4 furlongs. 3-back he broke off balance, swerved out 6-7 lanes, gamely kept to his task to the end vs. PAPPAS IN THE PEN at 550 YARDS. He returns to 550 yards and will appreciate the hot outside post (550 yards tends to favor outside runner). Price play?
PAPPAS IN THE PEN bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), losing lead early, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ (post position #02). Prior effort (27.57) he bumped at the start, quick in stride, flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late (favorably drawn). 3-back (27.57) he broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled too late vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. He improves his post. Watch for a stronger performance.
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OTHERS:
FOLLOW THE DREAM (27.46) broke out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, raced -1 length at the gap, gamely kept to his task and proved best late (10.23) when FAVORABLY DRAWN. Prior effort (27.58) he bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -3 lengths early, never quit trying from the rail. 3-back he broke -1 length slow, wide path, kept to his task to the end (rail post). He draws well and another win would come as no surprise.
UNCLE RUDY broke well, quick in stride, gained the advantage early, flashed good speed, just missed (tough loss) vs. FOLLOW THE DREAM. Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, losing –1 length, lagged -4 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (just missed 3rd). He draws a tougher inside post….
TRICKY LIZ bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.03 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, tired understandably in deep stretch at 4 furlongs. 3-back (550 yards) he bumped at the start, losing –1 length, -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end at 550. He draws the rail and cuts back in distance.
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RACE 5
| (6) AMERICAN CHARM | (4) GLOBAL AMERICAN | (5) ROCKET RHEA |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
SMALL TICKET
5th race (4,6) 6th race (4,5) 7th race (3) 8th race (ALL) TOTAL $ 20.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (3,4,5,6) 6th race (4,5,6) 7th race (3,5) 8th race (ALL) TOTAL $ 120.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
AMERICAN CHARM bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter) chasing the 3-horse speed duel, -4 lengths entering the stretch, cleared at midstretch, rallied too late (just missed 2nd) thru the 6.48 final 1/16. Prior effort she broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.17 opening quarter), gamely kept to her task to the end (6.50 final 1/16). 3-back she broke well, racing 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside, angled out 5-wide to clear entering the stretch, rallied too late. She will be chasing more speed (1-2-5) and gets a solid chance to run down the speed.
GLOBAL AMERICAN broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), -3 lengths mid-final turn (rail), lacked the needed response down the lane (6.31 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, settled early, -6 lengths (chasing the 3-horse speed duel) mid-backside, -6 lengths near the far turn, 3-wide entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane. 3-back she was fanned 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside, never quit trying (toss it out). She will be tough while facing more speed in this lineup.
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OTHERS:
ROCKET RHEA FRACTIOUS in gate, bumped at the start, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.84 opening quarter), dropped back -4 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end (6.17 final 1/16). 3-back she broke in, bumped back shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the dueling pair mid-backside, lacked a rally entering the stretch (toss it out).
SHE’S A GIVEN broke out, bumped back at the start, losing -4 lengths, raced -7 lengths mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), closed the gap (-4 lengths at this point) near the far turn (22.63 opening quarter), gamely kept to her task to the end for 2nd (6.48 final 1/16) vs. 3rd place finisher AMERICAN CHARM. Prior effort she broke out at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-4 lengths), lacked the needed response entering the stretch (6.43 final 1/16). 3-back she broke out, bumped at the start, lagged -14 lengths (chasing the dueling pair) mid-backside, 4-wide entering the stretch, rallied too late. Which runner will show up? Race figures to set up nicely for this one.
BLACK ICE IN DIXIE broke well, dueled inside 3-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.68 opening quarter), shook loose (+2 lengths) entering the stretch, held gamely (note the slow final clocking). She will be facing winners for the 1st time….
SISTER VOE broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), lacked a rally entering the stretch. Prior effort she broke in at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -7 lengths around the far turn. She light up the toteboard with a win here.
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RACE 6
| (4) STEL EASY | (5) ONE SWEET WINNER | (6) DASH N TOLL |
HORSES TO WATCH:
STEL EASY (15.77) FRACTIOUS in gate, broke out, bumped repeatedly to the gap, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, caught in tight quarters (carried in) midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (should have been closer) from the rail vs. productive field (BLUE MAGIC MOMENT came back and captured a straight maiden event in 15.57). (Q) 02/13 BEST over LINE DRIVE (18.6-18.3) Worked outside. Moving as the gate opened, broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, quick in stride, gained the advantage at the gap, trying to lug in (asked left-handed) thru the final ½, gradually pulled clear late (strong late). Winning by +1 ½ length clear. GRADE: B+ DRILL FRESH AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS off the bench!
ONE SWEET WINNER (15.65) FRACTIOUS in gate, broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (favorably drawn) thru the 9.84 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.65) she BALKED AT LOADING, broke off balance, swerved out (4-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (just missed 3rd) when favorably drawn. A bold threat if she maintains a straight course.
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OTHERS:
DASH N TOLL (15.580 broke -1 length slow, drifted in, bumped early, caught in tight quarters past the 1/16 pole, not properly ridden thru the final ½ (9.79 final 1/8). Prior effort he broke in, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, quick in stride, bumped repeatedly early, gamely kept to his task to the end in last year’s Los Alamitos Two Million trials. 3-back he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards. He makes his 2nd start as a gelding. He must maintain a straight course.
FABULOUS CORONA (15.55) broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end and wasn’t beaten badly for it all vs. troubled 4th place finisher ONE SWEET WINNER. Prior effort (17.78) he broke -1 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished out with good energy (far back) vs. productive Maiden Stakes trials (top 4 finishers qualified). 3-back (15.71) he broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end.
GOOD LOOKER FRACTIOUS in gate, broke -1 ½ length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, never looked comfortable (toss it out) from the rail vs. productive field (REASON ENOUGH came back and captured an allowance event in 15.58). Prior effortr (17.89) he broke well. quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.37 final 1/8) vs. eventual Los Alamitos Maiden Stakes runner-up FLAY. 3-back (15.63) he was FRACTIOUS in gate, broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, caught in tight quarters midway, not properly ridden. He must flee the rail…..
LINE DRIVE (16.01) broke -1/2 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ (much needed out). (Q) 02/13 outworked by STEL EASY (18.6-18.3) Worked inside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), losing lead at the gap, let run, responding ok. Losing by –1 ½ length. GRADE; C+ DRILL
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RACE 7
| (3) LONDON LAURA | (5) GONE GONE AWAY | (6) ON THE MOVE |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
LONDON LAURA (15.48) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in at the gap, close up past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (not beaten badly for it all) from the rail. (Q) 08/25 BEST over DASHING BRINA (12.2-12.4) Worked inside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, +2 length advantage midway, never asked, finished out full of run. Winning by +3 lengths. GRADE: A- DRILL Filly improves her post and is capable of much better now (making only her 2nd lifetime start!
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OTHERS:
GONE GONE AWAY (15.62) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path midway, angled out to clear past the 1/16 pole, finished strong (had run left crossing the wire) thru the 9.82 final 1/8 vs. eventual allowance winner REASON ENOUGH (15.58 winner). Prior effort she hesitated, swerved out (5-6 lanes) to the gap, -3 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled too late. She is capable of better (making only her 2nd start since 04/17).
ON THE MOVE broke in, bumped at the start, raced -1 length past the gap, trying to lug in throughout, gamely kept to her task (not properly ridden). Prior effort (15.76) she broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), swerved in/losing lead) at the gap, lugged in thru the final ½. 3-back (17.05) she swerved in (2-3 lanes) to the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.85 final 1/8). 3-back (15.83) she broke well, quick in stride, drifted in, bumped past the gap, gamely kept to her task (improving her position late). Hard to ride filly has encountered trouble in her last starts (lugging in tendency).
BURY ME IN SATIN (`17.18) broke in, bumped repeatedly all the way to the gap, -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (actually just missed 2nd) thru the 9.79 final 1/8. Prior effort she stumbled, bumped repeatedly (back) shortly after the start, steadied back/losing action) at the gap (toss it out). 3-back (15.87) she hesitated, broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to her task to the end. She has encountered trouble in her last 5.
UPPITY (17.16) broke in, bumped at the start, bumped repeatedly to the gap, -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.79 final 1/8) vs. PRIGGISH and company. Prior effort she balked at loading, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly) all the way past the gap, raced in traffic (losing path) midway, never had a chance. 3-back (16.99) she bumped back at the start, losing -2 lengths, losing path, cleared too late. She needs a quick start….
PRIGGISH (17.20) broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (holding 2nd) vs. troubled field. Prior effort (16.91) she broke bumped from both sides shortly after the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early, never cleared, never quit. 3-back (17.20) she was moving as the gates opened, broke -3/4 length slow, drifted out early, -2 lengths past the gap, kept to her task to the end.
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RACE 8
| (5) FOOSILAME | (4) BF HEROS LEGACY | (1) HIGH CLASS CARTEL |
HORSES TO WATCH:
FOOSILAME (16.80) broke off balance, bumped (pushed in/losing path) shortly after the start, losing -2 ½ lengths, crossed inside to clear at the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (should have been much closer) thru the 9.71 final 1/8 vs. TANGO IN CASH. Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, losing path, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, not abused, finished out full of run (behind horses) thru the 9.60 final 1/8. 3-back (16.98) he broke -1 length slow, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gained the advantage midway, gradually pulled clear late! The blinkers returns and improves his post. Expect to see a form reversal.
BR HEROS LEGACY (100 yards) broke well, quick in stride, finished strong for the score at 100. Prior effort he broke out at the start, losing -1 length, -2 lengths midway, leveled too late at 100. He definitely got his speed sharpened in last pair. Watch to see lightning quick gate speed.
HIGH CLASS CARTEL (100 yards) broke in the start, quick in stride, gamely kept to his task to the end at 100. Prior effort (17.09) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead at the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.80 final 1/8) from the rail at 330. 3-back (17.96) she broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, kept to her task to the end (9.80 final 1/8) at 350. She got her speed sharpened and is not without a chance (rail and all).
TANGO IN CASH (16.88) broke -3/4 length slow, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (clearly 2nd best) while running along the ‘slower-inside portion’ of the track (9.71 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.67) he broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, close up past the gap, drifted out midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (jus missed) thru the 9.60 final 1/8. 3-back (17.54) he broke off balance at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, drifted out midway, just missed. Tough luck performer is long overdue…..
GRANODEORFINO (16.94) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.71 final 1/8) vs. male rivals. Prior effort (17.66) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), +1 length advantage past the gap, drifted out midway, drifted out past the 1/16 pole, lugged out late, held gamely. 3-back (15.66) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, drifted in early, gained the advantage past the gap, held strong (9.89 final 1/8). Must respect right back.
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