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Los Alamitos – Les Onaka Feb 12
Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 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 | (8) GLOBAL AMERICAN` | (1) PRETTYHOTPRINCESS | (2) METAXA |
| 2 | (3) LOVE FOREVER | (2) LOCKHEART | (8) COUNCILMAN |
| 3 | (6) SCUD | (8) SOUTHERN DARLING | (9) SEARCH OVERLOAD |
| 4 | (4) STRIVING | (1) STEL FLYING | (5) YA HEFFA |
| 5 | (8) MONTRONE | (10) DIXIE WRITER | (4) SILVER LOVE |
| 6 | (6) ONE SWEET WINNER | (5) J B PERRY | (2) I WONT GIVE UP |
| 7 | (4) GRANODEOFINO | (5) AJS ANNAS SECRET | (6) SHES DA ONE ON FIRE |
| 8 | (7) ZOOMIN FOR SPUDS | (6) LEAVE TOWN | (1) COACH CARTER |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
STRIVING |
(4TH RACE) |
ZOOMIN FOR SPUDS |
(8TH RACE) |
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« PRICE PLAY (Longshot): |
LOCKHEART (longshot) |
(2nd RACE) |
SOUTHERN DARLING (longshot) |
(3rd RACE) |
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ONE SWEET WINNER (longshot) |
(6th R4CE) |
Abbreviations:
(Q) Qualifier/Workout
(BTL) Better Than Looked
Note: Horses are listed in order of preference.
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RACE 1
| (8) GLOBAL AMERICAN | (1) PRETTYHOTPRINCESS | (2) METAXA |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,2,5,7,8) 2nd race (3) 3rd race (6,7,8,9,10) 4th race (1,4) TOTAL $ 50.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,2,5,7,8) 2nd race (2,3) 3rd race (6,7,8,9,10) 4th race (1,4) TOTAL $100.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
GLOBAL AMERICAN broke well, fanned 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (-3 lengths) chasing the 3-horse speed duel, fanned 4-wide near the far turn (-4 lengths) thru the 22.29 opening quarter, 3-wide entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end (solid 6.24 final 1/16) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort she broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -1 length near the far turn (4-wide), challenged 4-5 wide mid-final turn, was carried out 5-wide entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch and gamely held 3rd (6.52 final 1/16). Makes her 2nd start under A Aquino. Sharp performer carries enough speed to overcome her outside draw.
PRETTYHOTPRINCESS (Santa Anita) broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch (45.06 opening half), tired understandably at midstretch at 6 ½ furlongs vs. TOUGHER RIAVLS. Prior effort (5-furlongs) she broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), dropped back -6 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (21.81 opening quarter), 4-5 lanes wide entering the stretch, lacked a rally down the lane vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Speedy performer class drops and will relish the shorter distance. Jockey/trainer combination is hitting at 50% win clip (from 3 runners).
METAXA bumped at the start, dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (21.98 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, just missed (clearly 2nd best) thru the 6.42 final 1/16. Prior effort she broke in at the air at the start, losing -5 lengths, dropped back -12 lengths mid-backside (chasing the lone speed winner), finished out with good energy after losing her best chance. 3-back she broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.95 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, tired understandably in deep stretch. Check out his consistent works since her last race.
KASUNE broke well, dueled between rivals mid-backside, shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (22.25 opening quarter), opened up +2 lengths entering the stretch, held gamely at 870 yards. Prior effort she broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), put in a big run around the far turn, challenged 2-wide mid-final turn, shook loose (+2 lengths) at the top of the lane, gradually pulled clear late (6.72 final 1/16). Sharp performer definitely got his speed sharpened.
SWEET JUJU broke well, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-4 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, raced -8 lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), lacked the needed response down the lane (23.29 final ¼). Prior effort she broke well, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-4 lengths), raced 4-5 lanes wide near the far turn, raced in traffic entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane. Check out the solid works!
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OTHERS:
LADY DELANEY broke well, racing 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-2 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, -2 lengths near the far turn (22.18 opening quarter), gamely kept to her task and wasn’t beaten badly for 2nd vs. SMART SUZZET and company. Prior effort she broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.35 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end. She captured 5-wins a few years ago. SHE IS ROUNDING BACK IN TOP FORM….
SWEET SUZZET broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-5 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.18 opening quarter), closed the gap (-2 lengths back) entering the stretch, rallied to the front at midstretch, out-finished late (6.10 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn, -5 lengths around the far turn, lacked a rally entering the stretch.
RACHELS BELLE broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-5 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.18 opening quareter), lacked a rally mid-final turn.
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RACE 2
| (3) LOVE FOREVER | (2) LOCKHEART | (8) COUNCILMAN |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
LOVE FOREVER broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), -1 length near the far turn (22.17 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters (steadied back around the far turn, -3 lengths mid-final turn, battled back at midstretch and wasn’t beaten badly for it all (23.04 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort he bumped at the start, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) at the top of the lane, held gamely (23.24 final ¼). He enjoys this distance (870 yards).
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OTHERS:
LOCKHEART broke well, settled, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), lugged out 5-lanes mid-final turn, 3-wide entering the stretch, finished out with good energy (23.15 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort he broke well, fanned 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-3 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.76 opening quarter), challenged 3-wide mid-final turn, gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, held gamely (23.63 final ¼). Note a program scratch on 01/23 (entered for a $10,000-claiming tag). IMPROVES HIS POST!!
COUNCILMAN broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside(-4 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), closed the gap (-2 lengths back at this point), angled out to clear at midstretch, rallied too late (23.15 final ¼). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner near the far turn (-2 lengths), lacked a rally down the lane (23.83 final ¼) vs. eventual $10,000-claiming winner JOHNNY REB.
BOUND FOR HEAVEN (6 ½ furlongs) broke in at the start, shook loose (+1 length) mid-backside, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.67 opening quarter), +1 length advantage entering the stretch, battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response near the wire (tough loss). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (21.93 opening quarter), angled out to clear at midstretch, rallied strong for the score (23.02 final ¼). Hs carries versatility in his corner.
SCATCHMEIFYOUCAN (5 ½ furlongs) broke well, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-backside, +2 length advantage near the far turn (21.67 opening quarter), +3 length advantage mid-final turn, drifted out 4-wide at the top of the lane, +1 length advantage at midstretch (lugging out), losing lead in deep stretch at tougher rivals. Prior effort (Del Mar) she broke well, shook loose (+2 lengths) near the far turn (21.65 opening quarter), +2 length advantage at the top of the lane (LUGGING OUT 5-6 LANES), losing lead at midstretch (lugging out). Speedy performer must handle the turn……
KETTLE MAN broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside (carried out 5-lanes) mid-backside, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, fanned 5-6 lanes wide entering the stretch (toss it out) at 870. Prior effort he broke well, shook loose (+3 lengths) mid-backside, +3 length advantage near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), +4 length advantage mid-final turn, held gamely at 870. He will be facing tons of outside speed rivals….
FORT ATTICUS broke out, bumped at the start, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), +2 length advantage entering the stretch, held gamely (23.24 final ¼) vs. maidens.
SIR KIP (6 furlongs) broke well, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (21.57 opening quarter), was hard pressed every step, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened at the top of the lane, tired understandably at midstretch vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (21.93 opening quarter), lacked the needed response in deep stretch (23.55 final ¼).
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RACE 3
| (6) SCUD | (8) SOUTHERN DARLING | (9) SEARCH OVERLOAD |
PICK SIX PLAY: CARRYOVER $65,738.17
3rd race (6,7,8,9,10)
4th race (4)
5th race (8,10)
6th race (5,6)
7th race (4,5,6)
8th race (7) TOTAL: $120.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
SCUD broke in, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, dueled outside 3-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), lacked the needed response down the lane at 870 yards vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.51 opening quarter), shook loose (+2 lengths) entering the stretch, held gamely vs. maidens when posting a good final clocking! He definitely got his speed sharpened in last.
SOUTHERN DARLING broke well, fanned 8-wide mid-backside (-2 lengths) chasing the dueling leaders, fanned 5-wide to the far turn (22.60 opening quarter), RACED WIDE TRHOUGHOUT vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort she broke out at the start, shook loose (+1 length) mid-backside, controlled the 22.90 opening quarter, +2 length advantage entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late vs. maidens. Class dropper is capable of much better with the proper trip.
SEARCH OVERLOAD broke well, -1 length mid-backside (racing 3-4 laens) wide, -3 lengths near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), lagged -6 lengths mid-final turn, lacked the needed response entering the stretch (6.61 final 1/16) in a race to be tossed out. Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (21.98 opening quarter), drifted out 3-4 lanes wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly thru the rapid 5.90 final 1/16. 3-back he broke out, bumped at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.65 opening quarter), dropped back -3 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, kept to his task to the end (6.49 final 1/16). O Santos sticks with this one and fits well 2-3-4 races back.
WISE RED broke off balance at the start, losing -4 lengths, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-7 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.90 opening quarter), saved ground, -4 lengths mid-final turn, closed the gap (-2 lengths) entering the stretch, found room at the top of the lane, rallied to the front at midstretch, held gamely (24.10 final ¼) vs. soft maidens. He fits well despite winners for the 1st time.
- CAPPUCCINO broke well, racing 7-lanes wide mid-backside (-7 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, -7 lengths near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), -5 lengths mid-final turn, angled out to clear entering the stretch (4-5 lanes), rallied too late (6.15 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.15 opening quarter), angled out to clear entering the stretch, collared the leader at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.32 final 1/16) vs. maidens. Despite his win races he sports a recent 48.1 work on 01/30.
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OTHERS:
- NORMAN broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), -3 lengths mid-final turn (rail), -5 lengths entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end (6.61 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped at the start, racing 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-5 lengths), raced 4-5 lanes wide turning for home.
COP ALONG CASSIDY broke in, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, -2 lengths early, rushed, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened around the far turn (22.54 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch and proved best late (6.43 final 1/16). Prior effort he was carried out shortly after the start, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside, 5-wide to the far turn (22.51 opening quarter), 6-wide entering the stretch, finished well despite his wide journey. He will be facing winners for the 1st time.
STORM BID broke well, fanned 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (-5 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, -5 lengths near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), fanned 5-6 lanes wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.61 final 1/16) vs. 3rd place finisher MR. NORMAN. Prior effort he broke well, fanned 5-lanes wide mid-backside (-3 lengths), 4-wide mid-final turn, traveled evenly down the lane (6.17 final 1/16). 3-back he bobbled, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), traveled evenly down the lane. He is capable of much better and his inside post gives him HOPE! Follow up closely on this one!
TIZBUDSFORMENLIMO broke out at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-10 lengths) -9 lengths near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), finished out with good energy (6.61 final 1/16) vs. MR. NORMAN. Prior effort he was bumped back at the start, lagged -12 lengths (chasing the 3-horse speed duel), finished out with good energy.
JAN’S KID broke -1 length slow, lagged -15 lengths (chasing the lone speed runner) mid-backside, -20 lengths near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), finished out with good energy (far back). Prior effort he broke in, bumped at the start, lagged -20 lengths near the far turn, lacked a rally entering the stretch.
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RACE 4
| (4) STRIVING | (1) STEL FLYING | (5) YA HEFFA |
HORSES TO WATCH:
STRIVING broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, caught in tight quarters past the gap, raced in traffic midway, steadied back (not ridden properly), appeared full of run after losing his best chance. Prior effort (16.98) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (thru the 9.85 final 1/8). 3-back (17.99) he broke off balance, bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 2nd). Class dropper sports a solid rating for this distance 2-back.
STEL FLYING balked at loading, broke in (losing path/losing action) shortly after the start, finished out with good energy after losing his best chance (toss it out) as the bet down favorite. Prior effort (15.49) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters early, drifted in to the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (just missed) from the rail. Rail is definitely no stranger to this one.
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OTHERS:
YA HEFFA (15.61) stumbled, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted in to the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.77 final 1/8). Prior effort (16.95) he broke out, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.82 final 1/8). 3-back (15.62) he was moving as the gates opened, broke well, drifted out past the gap (-1 ½ length), kept to his task to the end. He is coming off a series of troubled trips. Not impossible to with a clean trip.
MR CORONA CASANOVA (15.66) broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, -4 lengths midway, traveled evenly thru the final 110 yards (9.77 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.54) he broke -1/2 length slow, drifted in (bumped) early, -2 lengths past the gap, caught in tight quarters (bumped) midway, kept to his task to the end. 3-back he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, kept to his task to the end vs. tougher rivals.
FIXER UPPER broke off balance, bumped back (losing path) shortly after the start, appeared rank and hard to ride past the gap (toss it out). Prior effort (15.65) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted in to the gap, kept to his task to the end and held 3rd late (9.98 final 1/8). 3-back (17.94) he broke -1/2 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end. He draws a favorable outside post.
DJD SPECIAL STONE (17.02) broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, kept to his task (holding 3rd) vs. a troubled 6th place finisher FIXER UPPER. Prior effort (15.87) he balked at loading, broke -1/2 length slow, drifted out early, -1 ½ length midway, rallied strong for the score (9.93 final 1/8).
A REGAL BEAUTY (15.74) broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out past the gap, held gamely (9.95 final 1/8) vs. soft maidens. Prior effort she reared at the start (losing rider).
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RACE 5
| (8) MONTRONE | (10) DIXIE WRITER | (4) SILVER LOVE |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (4,6,8,10) 6th race (ALL) 7th race (4,5) 8th race (7) TOTAL $ 48.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (4,6,8,10) 6th race (ALL) 7th race (4,5,6) 8th race (6,7) TOTAL $144.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
MONTRONE (GOLDEN GATE) bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival near the far turn, dueled between rivals mid-final turn (solid 22.07 opening half), tired understandably entering the stretch when traveling 5 ½ furlongs vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. A private purchased by A Aquino stable and adds R Guce. Class dropper will relish the class relieve and shorter distance. SPEED OF THE SPEED?
DIXIE WRITER broke out at the start, chased the 5-horse speed duel mid-backside (-12 lengths), -12 lengths near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), raced In TRAFFIC entering the stretch, not abused, finished out with run left crossing the wire in a much needed outing at 4 FURLONGS! Much better is forecast (making his 2nd start since arriving from Turf Paradise and relish the 4 ½ furlong distance!
SILVER LOVE broke well, caught in tight quarters (bumped/pushed out 3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-10 lengths) chasing the 3-horse speed duel, -11 lengths near the far turn (22.54 opening quarter), -11 lengths mid-final turn, closed the gap (-6 lengths) entering the stretch, angled out to clear at midstretch, rallied too late (SHOULD HAVE WON). Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly thru the good 6.25 final 1/16. 3-back he raced wide throughout. He is coming off a series of troubled trips!
DINNER’S ON ME broke out, bumped at the start, chased the 5-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), raced in traffic (LOSING -4 LENGTHS) around the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), cleared 3-wide entering the stretch, continued well to the end (should have been much closer). Prior effort he broke off balance at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.87 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, finished well (improving his position late) thru the 6.32 final 1/16.
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OTHERS:
PAP PAW WOLF broke in (2-lanes) at the start, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.54 opening quarter), gained the narrow advantage around the far turn, shook loose (+1 length) at midstretch, lacked the needed response near the wire (6.43 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped at the start, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.15 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, gamely held 3rd (6.32 final 1/16). He must deal with the class dropping MONTRONE…..
ITALIAN JUMPER (SANTA ANITA) broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-5 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.23 opening quarter), lacked the needed response turning for home at 6 furlongs vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort (SANTA ANITA) he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (rapid 21.64 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch. Formerly trained by J Sierra. He fits much better here.
TUSCAN THUNER sports a pair of noteworthy works (02/04 and 01/26). Worth a good look at the betting board. This 1st time starter fits well for sure.
HOLIDAY FANTASY bumped at the start, dueled 3-wide (part of a 5-horse speed duel) mid-backside, caught in tight quarters (steadied back/losing action) near the far turn (toss it out). Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, drifted out, bumped early, caught in tight quarters (clipped heels/losing rider) mid-backside. He takes off the blinkers.
STORM CAUTION (5-furlongs) bumped back (squeezed losing -2 lengths, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.03 opening quarter), lacked a rally mid-final turn. Prior effort he broke off balance, bumped back (off slow) shortly after the start. lagged -20 lengths mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), -14 lengths near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, finished out with good energy. Fresh thoroughbred sports a series of average works for his return to the races….
SILENT GUARDIAN broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.87 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch. Prior effort he broke well, lagged -14 lengths mid-backside (chasing the lone speed runner), finished out with good energy. He draws the rail tonight.
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RACE 6
| (6) ONE SWEET WINNER | (5) J B PERRY | (1) MR JB PERRY |
HORSES TO WATCH:
ONE SWEET WINNER 3 year old filly showing improving works (18.3 gate work) on 01/26. Note owner/trainer/rider combination scored with 30-1 odds winner with YOU CAN FLY (2nd time starter off a layoff) in 15.47 when breaking her maiden. Looks like real runner from her outside post! APPEARS WELL SPOTTED FOR HER DEBUT!
J B PERRY (15.53) broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong and just missed (9.82 final 1/8) from the rail. Prior effort (15.57) he bumped (pushed in) shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled past the 1/16 pole, finished strong (just missed 2nd) vs. eventual Winter Derby finalist SENOR GIANNI (earlier Two Million finalist). 3-back he bumped repeatedly all the way to the gap (cut off) in a race to be toss it out). He carries the highest ratings based on adjusted clocking at 300.
MR J B PERRY (15.78) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to his task to the end (finished out clearly 2nd best) in a good comeback. Prior effort he broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in at the gap, -1 length past the gap (losing action) in a race to be tossed out. He posted a solid “B+” work earlier (12/08). He is on the Improve.
I WONT GIVE UP (18.01) bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, close up past the gap, drifted in (2-3 lanes) midway, gamely kept to her task to the end (just missed) and should have won in the Ed Burke trials. Prior effort (15.70) she broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, -2 lengths past the gap, kept to her task to the end. Fresh filly improves her post.
DASH N TOLL broke in, bumped repeatedly (hard) shortly after the start, -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.9.8 final 1/8) vs. fastest Winter Derby qualifier RITE REGAL. Prior effort he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards in the Golden State Million Futurity trials. MAKES HIS 1ST START AS GELDING.
DK RAYS RUNNAWAY arrives from Idaho. Sports pair of local works under P Jones.
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RACE 7
| (4) GRANODEROFINO | (5) AJS ANNAS SECRET | (6) SHES DA ONE ON FIRE |
HORSES TO WATCH:
GRANODEOROFINO (17.66) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start (lead), +1 length advantage past the gap, drifted out midway (bumped), gamely kept to her task despite lugging out late vs. productive field (APOLLITICAL CHIC came back and captured an allowance event 17.74). Prior effort (15.66) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, drifted in midway, drifted in midway (lead), held strong (9.87 final 1/8) vs. maidens. 3-back (15.76) she broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in early, gamely kept to her task to the end. She must maintain a straight course!
AJAS ANNAS SECRET (16.79) broke -1 length slow, quick in stride, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, caught in tight quarters (drifted out/bumped) midway, gamely kept to her task to the end and just missed 2nd from the rail (9.68 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.46) she broke off balance at the start, bumped early (losing -3/4 length), gamely kept to her task to the end. 3-back (15.55) she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished out with good energy (9.60 final 1/8). She draws a favorable post (inside rival tendency to lug in and outside rival tendency to break out).
SHES DA ONE ON FIRE FRACTIOUS in gate, bumped at the start, raced -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ as the bet down favorite (toss it out). Prior effort (15.46) she broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), held strong (9.71 final 1/8). 3-back (16.60) she broke-1 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong for 2nd (9.73 final 1/8). She improves her post and is capable of a solid rating at this distance!
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FOOSILAME broke -1 length slow, losing path early, -2 ½ lengths past the gap, not abused, finished out full of run after losing his best chance vs. TANGO IN CASH. Prior effort (16.98) he broke -1 length slow, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gained the advantage midway, gradually pulled clear late (9.82 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal racing surface (-1 length slow). 3-back (17.02) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), gradually pulled clear late vs. maidens. He is capable of much better.
TANGO IN CASH (17.67) broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, close up past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (+1 ½ length clear of his 3rd place rival vs. a much troubled 3rd place finisher FOOSILAME. Prior effort (17.54) he broke off balance at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, drifted out early, lacked the needed response near the wire (9.73 final 1/8). Consistent performer remains along the rail.
SEPARATE FLIGHT broke off balance at the start, losing -2 lengths, not abused (toss it out). Prior effort (15.49) she bobblede at the start, losing -3/4 length, right there midway, kept to her task to the end (5-way photo finish).
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RACE 8
| (7) ZOOMIN FOR SPUDS | (6) LEAVE TOWN | (1) COACH CARTER |
COSTA MESA OVERNIGHT HANDICAP
PURSE: $15,000-
DISTANCE: 350 YARDS
ZOOMIN FOR SPUDS (20.00) broke out at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.73 final 1/8) vs. Winter Derby finalist SENOR GIANNI (earlier Two Million Finalist). Prior effort (15.34) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out early, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, battled back and just missed (clearly 2nd best) thru the 9.63 final 1/8. 3-back (17.65) he broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, gained the advantage early, held strong (9.62 final 1/8). He sports solid ratings at 350 yards.
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LEAVE TOWN (15.69) Broke out at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, +1 length advantage past the gap, held gamely (9.90 final 1/8) vs. eventual Winter Derby fastest qualifier DUNRIGHT CORONA and 3rd fastest qualifier PEDRO CZECH), Fresh and dangerous for sure!
COACH CARTER (16.86) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, put in a big run past the gap, right there midway, gamely kept to his task and proved best late (9.73 final 1/8) vs. easier. Prior effort (15.44) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task and proves best late vs. easier. Razor sharp performer steps up in class!
FOR PEE JAY (17.06) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, finished strong for 2nd (rapid 9.55 final 1/8). Prior effor5t (15.52) she was FRACTIOUS in gate, broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, finished out with good energy (9.63 final 1/8). 3-back (19.96) she was FRACTIOUS in gate, broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.65 final 1/8).
BOYLIKE (17.77) broke out at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, +3/4 length advantage past the gap, held strong (9.85 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (16.75) he broke out at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.66 final 1/8). 3-back he broke out, bumped at the start, losing -2 length, bumped repeatedly, not ridden properly (toss it out). He must maintain a straight course.
TRIXSEY SUE broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, finished out with good energy after losing her best chance (toss it out) vs. top 3 finishers qualified for the upcoming Winter Derby. Prior effort she whipped her head the as the gates opened, strangled down thru the final ½. 3-back she broke off balance, bumped (pushed in), losing path early. She is much better than her record shows!
BLOWINSMOKE returns from Turf Paradise. Prior effort he hesitated, broke off balance at the start in the PCQHRA Breeders trials. 3-back (17.83) he bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, bumped repeatedly to the gap, drifted in midway, leveled too late.
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