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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 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 | (2) APOLLO’S LEGACY | (8) END OF TIME | (3) FIRST VERSE |
| 2 | (4) SWISS PEAK | (5) TRICKY LIZ | (2) VERY THANKFUL |
| 3 | (6) FLAT OF SWINGIN | (2) SHEZA FLIGHT RISK | (1) RACINGDOWNTHEHILL |
| 4 | (3) REASON ENOUGH | (7) RUNNER ROSE | (1) TAC BAC BACK |
| 5 | (4) IM JESS BABY | (3) ESPERANZA CZECH | (5) ETTAGO THAT |
| 6 | (5) TIME FOR JESS | (7) LADY PERRY ON FIRE | (6) FIRST N FINAL |
| 7 | (4) JESS GOOD REASON | (6) IVYS STORM | (1) GIRLS ON FIRE |
| 8 | (4) JESS RAVIN | (7) JOYOUS | (1) SHES A TEMPTATION |
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REASON ENOUGH |
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JESS GOOD REASON |
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JESS RAVIN |
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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
| (2) APOLLO’S LEGACY | (8) END OF TIME | (3) FIRST VERSE |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (2,3,8) 2nd race (2,3,4,5) 3rd race (2,6) 4th race (3) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (2,3,8) 2nd race (2,3,4,5) 3rd race (1,2,6) 4th race (3,7) TOTAL $ 72.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
APOLLO’S LEGACY (Golden Gate- one mile) broke well, cleared easily, controlled the splits (24.3 and 48.2) losing lead entering the stretch vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (Golden Gate) he broke well, fanned 4-wide around the 1st turn (dueling outside 3-rivals), opened up +1 length entering the backside, opened up (+3 lengths) near the far turn (48.2), +1 length entering the stretch, losing lead at midstretch. He will relish the shorter distance.
END OF TIME broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-1 length), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.53 opening quarter), -2 lengths entering the stretch, split horses at midstretch, rallied too late (6.45 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-4 lengths), closed the gap near the far turn, followed the winner’s path down the lane. Versatile performer can sit off the leaders…
FIRST VERSE broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-5 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.18 opening quarter), angled out to clear 3-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (rapid 6.10 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, lagged -9 lengths (chasing the 4-horse speed duel), -12 lengths near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane. Look who’s riding.
TITLED NOBILITY returns from Santa Anita. Prior effort he broke well, racing 10-lanes wide mid-backside (-7 lengths) mid-backside, dropped back -12 lengths near the far turn (22.34 opening quarter), 5-wide entering the stretch, raced in traffic down the lane, had run left crossing the wire. Watch for this one in the very late stage.
FULL FARE broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-5 lengths), dropped back -8 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane at 4 furlongs. Prior effort he bumped at the start, fanned 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-3 lengths), put in a good run near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), was carried out 4-5 lanes mid-final turn, traveled evenly down the lane.
FLEW FLICKER broke well, dueled inside 3-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), got tired at midstretch (6.29 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, dueled 3-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), tired understandably entering the stretch.
CONUNDRUM PASS swerved out, bumped at the start, in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly) mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.96 opening quarter), lacked the needed response turning for home (toss it out). Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, bumped repeatedly early, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), lacked the needed response down the lane.
FIDDLER BLUE broke off balance, bumped back at the start, losing -3 lengths, trailed mid-backside (-12 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, lagged -20 lengths near the far turn (22.96 opening quarter), finished out with good energy far back. Prior effort he broke well, lagged -10 lengths mid-backside, -9 lengths near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), cleared at midstretch, finished out with good energy. He lacks speed…..
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RACE 2
| (4) SWISS PEAK | (5) TRICKY LIZ | (2) VERY THANKFUL |
HORSES TO WATCH:
SWISS PEAK broke fastest, couldn’t clear, dueled outside 2-rivalss mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.96 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage at the top of the lane, edged clear (6.38 final 1/8). Prior effort she broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), caught in tight quarters (steadied back) around the far turn, losing -2 lengths, dropped back -4 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, battled back and wasn’t badly for it all. Mare is in sharp form and will be facing a field loaded with SPEED.
TRICKY LIZ bumped at the start, dueled outside one mid-backside, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.203 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, tired in deep stretch (23.14 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort she broke well, shook loose (+1 length) mkid-backside, battled the length of the stretch and just missed (tough loss) at 4 furlogns. She sports a winning record (10 lifetime wins) and is as game as ever….
VERY THANKFUL broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.45 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch (23.34 final ¼) vs. eventual $5,000-claiming winner FOUR GAELS. Prior effort she broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late (232.5 final ¼) at 870 yards. She definitely got her speed sharpened.
GREY GIRL GONE broke well, sprinted clear (+3 lengths) near the far turn (22.10 opening quarter), +6 length advantage entering the stretch, held gamely (6.71 final 1/16) vs. easier. Prior effort she broke well, controlled the tempo, held gamely vs. easier.3-back she bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.82 opening quarter), was carried out (4-5 lanes) entering the stretch, tired understandably in deep stretch. She gets tested for class and will be facing a field loaded with speed.
BIG G SECRET CRAB broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (21.96 opening quarter), -4 lengths mid-final turn (3-wide), traveled evenly down the lane at 4 furlongs vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Prior effort she broke well, controlled the 22.17 opening quarter), drifted out 3-wide entering the stretch, losing lead at midstretch, got tired in deep stretch (23.04 final ¼) at 870. She faces a field loaded with speed and draws a rough post.
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RACE 3
| (6) FLAT OUT SWINGIN | (2) SHEZA FLIGHT RISK | (1) RACINGDOWNTHEHILL |
HORSES TO WATCH:
FLAT OUT SWINGIN (15.74) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (favorably drawn) vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper obviously needed that one. He figures more a stronger performance.
SHEZA FLIGHT RISK broke thru the gate prior to start broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in at the gap, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, drifted in midway, not used thru the final 1/2 (toss it out). Prior effort (16.97) she broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong 9.76 final 1/8. 3-back (15.71) she broke well, quick in stride, gained the advantage midway, held gamely (favorably drawn) thru the 9.88 final 1/8. Mare is blessed with gate speed.
RACINGDOWNTHEHILL (17.06) broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in at the gap, -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.80 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.01) he bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to his task and just missed (9.76 final 1/8). 3-back (15.51) he broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, bumped early, caught in tight quarters past the gap (-1 ½ length), accelerated too late (should have won).
MINYA (15.82) broke -3/4 length slow, close up past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (9.85 final 1/8) vs. better. Prior effort (17.02) she was fractious in gate, bumped both sides shortly after the start, losing – 1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, caught in tight quarters midway, kept to her task to the end.
TAC IT WITH CHARM broke -1 ½ length slow, -2 lengths midway (behind horses) vs. eventual $8,000-claiming winner MY LADY ESPECIAL (15.57 winner). Prior effort she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, bumped early, caught in tight quarters (bumped/losing momentum) midway in a race to be tossed out. 3-back (15.94) she broke well, quick in stride, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (10.04 final 1/8).
THIS CAPTINS KLAS freshened since 09/19/14. Sports an extremely slow gate work (19.2) in 02/16. Lets watch and see.
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RACE 4
| (3) REASON ENOUGH | (7) RUNNER ROSE | (1) TAC THAT BACK |
HORSES TO WATCH:
REASON ENOUGH (15.46) bumped (knocked off stride) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), +1 length advantage past the gap, drifted in midway, crushed her field in powerful fashion (speed to spare) when covering the final 1/8 in 9.82. Prior effort (18.06) she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, gamely kept to her task to the end vs. eventual Los Alamitos Maiden Stakes runner-up FLAY. 3-back she was bumped and knocked stride shortly after the start. Rapidly improving filly appears to have a bright future.
RUNNER ROSE (17.82) broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to her task to the end (running along the slower inside portion of the track) thru the rapid 9.37 final 1/8 vs. eventual Maiden Stakes runner-up FLAY. Prior effort (15.40) she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, lugged in to the gap, leveled midway, put in a big run (lead) past the 1/16 pole, gradually pulled clear late. Filly carries talent and will need to maintain a straight course. She improves her post.
TAC THAT BACL (17.63) broke out, bumped (knocked off stride) shortly after the start, raced -3/4 length past the gap, finished strong (9.60 final 1/8) in the Maiden Stakes trials. Prior effort (15.65) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.87 final 1/8) vs. maidens. 3-back she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late. She is finally coming around.
TOUGH BROAD (15.56) stumbled (rider losing irons) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, not properly ridden, never quit trying after losing her best chance (9.63 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.60) she broke -1 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to her task to the end vs. eventual Maiden Stakes winner MY FAVORITE CHECK. 3-BACK (15.70) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after eh start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end.
WOMANISH was moving as the gates opened, off slow (toss it out). Prior effort (16.93) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.71 final 1/8). 3-back (17.06) she broke -1/2 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end. She has taken good betting support in many of her outings.
FAVORITE BET (15.63) broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, gradually pulled clear late (9.85 final 1/8) vs. maidens. Prior effort (15.51) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late.
GOODBYE IN HER EYES (15.71) broke well, quick in stride, gained the advantage midway, held strong (9.88 final 1/8) vs. easy maiden field. Prior effort (17.68) she broke -1 length slow, raced in traffic to the gap, losing her path past the gap, leveled too late (running behind horses).
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RACE 5
| (4) IM JESS BABY | (3) ESPERANZA CZECH | (5) ETTAGO THAT |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (1,2,3,4,5) 6th race (5,6,7) 7th race (4) 8th race (4) TOTAL $ 15.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (1,2,3,4,5) 6th race (5,6,7) 7th race (1,4,6) 8th race (4,7) TOTAL $ 90.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
IM JESS BABY fractious in gate, broke in, bumped (squeezed back/losing action) shortly after the start, took up repeatedly at the gap, strangled down thru the final ½ (brutal trip). Prior effort (15.67) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing –1 ½ length, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.91 final 1/8). 3-back (17.24) he broke well, quick in stride, drifted in early, right there past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards. Give him the slight edge.
ESPERANZA CZECH (17.18) bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, caught in tight quarters past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to her task to the end (should have been closer thru the 9.99 final 1/8. Prior effort she hesitated, drifted, bumped shortly after the start, appeared rank and hard to ride all the way past the gap, never leveled. Fresh and dangerous for sure.
ETTAGO THAT very fractious in gate, broke off balance at the start, losing –1 ½ length, losing path (toss it out). Prior effort (15.61) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out early, flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late vs. soft maidens. She fits much better on the class drop.
LIKES A DARE (17.28) broke -2 lengths slow, losing path, cleared at the gap, finished out with good energy (should have been much closer) vs. 4th place finisher RUDIGER. Prior effort (15.70) she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to her task to the end. 3-back (15.76) she broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing – 1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, traveled evenly thru the 9.77 final 1/8.
RUDIGER (17.16) broke -1 length slow, quick in stride, drifted in at the gap, -1 ½ length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yard. Prior effort he hesitated at the start, losing –2 lengths, raced -3 lengths past the gap, not abused, strangled down thru the final ½ (appearing full of run). He must flee the rail.
CAREFUL broke off balance, stumbled (losing path) shortly after the start. Prior effort she broke in at the start, losing -2 lengths, losing path, drifted in (4-5 lanes) midway. 3-back (15.75) she balked at loading, broke -1/2 length slow, drifted in early, gained the advantage past the gap, held gamely (10.07 final 1/8) vs. soft maidens.
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RACE 6
| (5) TIME FOR JESS | (7) LADY PERRY ON FIRE | (6) FIRST N FINAL |
HORSES TO WATCH:
TIME FOR JESS (19.76) bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.55 final 1/8) in the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity. Prior effort (19.87) she broke out at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late (9.68 final 1/8) when capturing one of the Two Million trials. Classy performer is fresh and dangerous from off the bench.
LADY PERRY ON FIRE arrives from New Mexico with a series of troubled trips. Freshened since 08/22/15. Filly sports a pair of solid works under P Jones. She will be facing her own tonight.
FIRST N FINAL (15.38) swerved in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong too late (should have won) thru the 9.71 final 1/8. Prior effort (16.93) she broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, quick in stride, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.73 final 1/8). 3-back (15.46) she bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early, tight quarters thru the final ½. Filly with strong ratings gets tested tonight.
VIZCAYA (15.47) bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in at the gap, close up past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.74 final 1/8) vs. productive field (SHES SNOWS IS IVORY came back and captured an allowance event in 166.5. Prior effort (20.05) she broke in at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -3 lengths past the gap, kept to her task to the end (not beaten badly for 2nd) vs. eventual Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity runner-up DOCS BEST CARD. Fresh filly sports a solid 18.10 gate work on 02/27.
SHUT OUT (16.86) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted in past the gap, losing lead past the 1 1/16 pole, gamely kept to her task to the end (just missed) thru the 9.71 final 1/8 vs. eventual allowance winner STRAWFINDERS JESSEE (17.79 winner). Prior effort (20.13) she bumped at the start, losing –1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late.
LOVE YA KK broke thru the gate prior to start, broke out, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ (toss it out) vs. 2-time 2016 stakes winner ZOOMIN FOR SPUDS. Prior effort she broke -3/4 length slow, put in a big run past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Los Alamitos Two Million trials. Fresh filly returns with a pair of works under M Casselman.
ONE SWEET RUNAWAY fractious in gate, broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, wide path, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Two Million trials. Prior effort (20.37) she broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, losing path midway. Lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (9.73 final 1/8).
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RACE 7
| (4) JESS GOOD REASON | (6) IVYS STORM | (1) GIRLS ON FIRE |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
JESS GOOD REASON (19.70) balked at loading (again) broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong too late (9.63 final 1/8) in the Winter Derby. Prior effort (19.71) she balked at loading, broke -1 ½ length slow, bumped early, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong too late (should have won) thru the 9.59 final 1/8. 3-back (17.59) balked at loading, broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, pushed out (4-5 lanes) early, losing -2 lengths, leveled too late. Filly packs a wicked late kick and may only need to secure a clean start.
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OTHERS:
IVYS STORM broke thru the gate prior to start, turned head as the gates opened, swerved in, bumped back shortly after the start, losing path near the gap, not abused (toss it out) in the Winter Derby trials. Prior effort (17.60) she broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.82 final 1/8). 3-back (20.03) she broke well, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to her task to the end.
GIRLS ON FIRE (17.89) pushed out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.63 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.61) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, finished strong for 2nd 99.46 final 1/8). 3-back (15.35) she broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, put in a big run at the gap (lead), gradually pulled clear late (9.81 final 1/8). Must respect her speed despite drawing the rail.
THRICE WISE bumped repeatedly (losing action/losing path) shortly after the start (toss it out) in a much needed outing. Prior effort (19.92) she broke -1 ½ length slow, -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (rail trip). 3-back (19.99) she broke -1 length slow, caught in tight quarters (bumped/knocked off stride) early, leveled too late. She is coming off a series of troubled outings.
BO DASH BACK bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, traveled evenly (behind horses) vs. eventual 3rd place Winter Derby Senor Gianni and 2-time 2016 stakes winner ZOOMIN FOR SPUDS. Prior effort (15.48) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1length, -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end.
I WONT GIVE UP (15.58) balked at loading, broke -3/4 length slow, bumped early, close up past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (clearly 2nd best) thru the 9.79 final 1/8. Prior effort (18.01) she bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, quick in stride, drifted in (2-3 lanes) midway, accelerated too late (9.84 final 1/8) and should have won. Filly is facing multiple winners tonight.
MISS SPECIAL REGARD fractious in gate, broke -1 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.55 final 1/8) from the rail. Prior effort (18.05) she was fractious in gate, broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½.
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RACE 8
| (4) JESS RAVIN | (7) JOYOUS | (1) SHES A TEMPTATION |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
JESS RAVIN (15.24) swerved in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, crushed her field in powerful fashion (speed to spare) while covering the final 1/8 in 9.63. 3-BACK (15.40) she swerved in, bumped shortly after the start, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early (-1 ½ length), drifted in past the 1/16 pole, rallied strong for maiden score. Filly with much talent will relish the 400 yard distance!
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OTHERS:
JOYOUS (17.72) broke in at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.62 final 1/8) from the rail in the California Breeders Freshman Filly Stakes. Prior effort (17.85) broke in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end. 3-back (15.57) she balked at loading, broke well, quick in stride, drifted in early, right there past the gap, kept to her task to the end. Check out her solid work (18.2) from the gate!
SHES A TEMPTATION (20.06) broke well, quick in stride, drifted in (2- lanes) past the gap, right there past the gap, gamely kept to her task and just missed against CROOKED PATH (9.71 final 1/8) when competing in night’s slowest of 5 time trials. Prior effort (15.52) she bobbled at the start, quick in stride, gained the advantage past the gap, losing lead midway, kept to her task to the end (9.71 final 1/8). 3-back (19.92) she broke -1 length slow, drifted in near the gap, -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished well. She must overcome her inside post.
CROOKED PATH (19.97) broke -3/4 length slow, put in a big run past the gap, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held strong (rail trip) when covering the final 1/8 in 9.71. Prior effort (19.97) she broke well, quick in stride, right there midway, kept to her task and just missed in last year’s Los Alamitos Two Million trials. She improves her post.
JESS A ROYAL REQUEST (17.11) broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong thru the rapid 9.55 final 1/8. Prior effort (20.06) she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to her task to the end vs. eventual Two Million Futurity winner IMA FEARLESS HERO.
DIAMONDIA broke off balance, bumped back shortly after the start, losing path, STRANGLED DOWN thru the final ½ (appearing full of run). Prior effort she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.72 final 1/8).
SHES WALKING ON FIRE broke -1/2 length slow, carried out early in the Winter Derby trials. Prior effort (15.75) she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, accelerated, close up past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.80 final 1/8). She will be making her 2nd start since 10/23/15.
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