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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 · Les Onaka – Handicapper/Clocker
R e p o r t S u m m a r y
Always Check Program Numbers.
| RACE | 1st PICK | 2nd PICK | 3rd PICK |
| 1 | (3) PERFECT DATE | (2) LANA CAPRINA | (4) THERE FOR YOU |
| 2 | (3) CALIENTE CAT | (4) MASTERS CIRCLE | (5) FULL FARE |
| 3 | (5) REDISTRIBUTE | (8) VOLUNTARY | (1) STRETCH |
| 4 | (4) JESS FIRST PRIZE | (5) CURVEY GIRL | (2) STEL ON TOP |
| 5 | (3) MEXCALERO | (5) RGR JESS AN ILLUSION | (1) STEL HAPPENS |
| 6 | (5) JACK MOUNTAIN | (1) JUSFIRED | (3) LUCKY GOLANE |
| 7 | (2) STRAWFINDERS FIRST | (4) WOODIE WOODPEAKER | (3) UPPITY |
| 8 | (1) JESS A POLLITICIAN | (7) RITE REGAL | (3) JESS GOOD REASON |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
JESS FIRST PRIZE |
(4TH RACE) |
JACK MOUNTAIN |
(6TJ RACE) |
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« PRICE PLAY (Longshot): |
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VOLUNTARY (longshot) |
(3RD RACE) |
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WOODIE WOODPECKER (longshot) |
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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
| (3) PERFECT DATE | (2) LANA CAPRINA | (4) THERE FOR YOU |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (2,3) 2nd race (1,2,3,4,5,7) 3rd race (1,3,5,8) 4th race (4) TOTAL $48.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (2,3) 2nd race (1,2,3,4,5,7) 3rd race (1,3,5,8) 4th race (4,5) TOTAL $96.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
PERFECT DATE filly by Vronsky sports a series of serious works (dating back 11/07) under K Craigmyle. Hot riding V Bednar adds power to her corner. Appears a real player in her debut!
LANA CAPRINA broke out at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened mid-final turn, -2 lengths entering the stretch (4-wide), gamely kept to her task (holding 2nd) thru the 23.42 final ¼ at 870. Prior effort she broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-8 lengths), lagged -10 lengths near the far turn (4-wide), lacked a rally down the lane at 870. She definitely got her speed sharpened in last and improves her post.
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OTHERS:
THERE FOR YOU (Golden Gate) swerved in, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (4-wide), got tired at midstretch at 5 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (Golden Gate) she broke well, raced -4 lengths near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper sports a series of ordinary works under A Aquino. She figures to relish the shorter distance and class drop.
WIRED FOR FUN broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), raced -3 lengths near the far turn (22.86 opening quarter), -3 lengths mid-final turn (3-wide), finished very well and just missed vs. winner dropping from a straight maiden event. Prior effort (5 ½ furlongs) she broke out, bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair near the far turn, lacked a rally down the lane vs. tougher rivals. Adds the blinkers and has found her proper class level.
ISLAND PEARL broke well, dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (23.37 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters (steadied back/losing -2 lengths), -3 lengths entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch, finished out clearly 2nd best (23.82 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort she broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (23.04 opening quarter), dueled 3-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) near the far turn, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened at the top of the lane, tired understandably at midstretch. Speedy performer will be facing inside speed LANA CAPRINA and THERE FOR YOU….
INVISIBLE HANDS (Santa Anita) broke -1 length slow, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (21.69 opening quarter), lacked the needed response mid-final turn at 6 furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper takes off the blinkers and will relish the class relieve.
STEVIE B arrives from Turf Paradise. Filly is capable of flashing speed but her current form makes her questionable.
LIL BIT FRISKY 4 year old filly by BRAVE BADGETT sports a series of ordinary works (7 works dating back 11/14) under H Loma.
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RACE 2
| (3) CALIENTE CAT | (4) MASTERS CIRCLE | (5) FULL FARE |
4 furlongs
Note all the speed signed up
HORSES TO WATCH:
CALIENTE CAT broke well, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-hors speed duel) mid-backside, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, gained the narrow advantage at midstretch, held gamely (23.98 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (21.82 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch (6.63 final 1/16) vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Claimed from J Clark. Sharp thoroughbred figures to fire another solid performance and will relish the 4 furlongs distance.
MASTERS CIRCLE bumped at the start, shook loose (+1 length) mid-backside, controlled the 21.92 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, losing lead in deep stretch (34.58 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort he broke well, opened up +2 lengths near the far turn (22.00 opening quarter), sprinted clear (+4 lengths) entering the stretch, held gamely at 4 ½ furlongs. R Guce fits this thoroughbred like a glove. Note he will be facing tons of other speed runners in this lineup.
FULL FARE bumped at the start, quick in stride, fanned 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside, put in a good run to the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), was carried out 4-5 lanes wide mid-final turn (never recovered). Prior effort he broke well, shook loose (+1 length) mid-backside, controlled the 22.64 opening quarter), was hard pressed entering the stretch, losing lead at the top of the lane, tired understandably in deep stretch (6.44 final 1/16). Don’t overlook his 6 wins last year.
SOLD SHORT broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.35 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) at the top of the lane, held gamely (6.38 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled between rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter),gamely kept to his task down the lane and finished out clearly 2nd best (+4 lengths clear of his 3rd place rival). Claimed from A Aquino. He improves his post and now steps up in class.
TRIBAL NOTE broke well, +2 length advantage mid-backside, controlled the 22.01 opening quarter, +3 length advantage entering the stretch, held strong (6.11 final 1/16) vs. productive field HIGHLY CYNICAL and TRIUNO returned to win). Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside 3-rivals mid-backside, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened at midstretch, never quit trying (23.98 final ¼) at 870. He also carries speed and is one of many in this wide open event.
MASON B broke off balance, swerved out (6-7 lanes) wide, finished out with good energy at 550. Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.09 opening quarter), collared leader at midstretfch, held gamely (23.78 final ¼) at 870. Class dropper got his speed sharpened and throw this one in the mix!
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OTHERS:
TETON COUNTY broke out, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-7 lengths), lagged -12 lengths near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), raced 4-5 lanes wide mid-final turn, lacked a rally entering the stretch. Prior effort6 he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.17 opening quarter), never quit trying down the lane.
CABALLO BONITO bumped (squeezed back) shortly after the start at 550. Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, could not keep up on the backside.
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RACE 3
| (5) REDISTRIBUTE | (8) VOLUNTARY | (1) STRETCH |
HORSES TO WATCH:
REDISTRIBUTE bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-8 lengths), closed the gap near the far turn (-6 lengths back at this point), -4 lengths entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end (rapid 6.11 final 1/16) and finished out clearly 2nd best vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Prior effort (Golden Gate) he broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backiside, inherited +3 length advantage around the far turn, held gamely at 5 ½ furlongs. He carries options!
VOLUNTARY broke well, chased the dueling leaders mid-backside (-4 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (22.60 opening quarter), raced in TRAFFIC (impeded) mid-final turn (losing -4 lengths), cleared entering the stretch, finished out with good energy (should have been much closer) thru the 23.88 final ¼ at 870. Prior effort he broke in, bumped at the start, fanned 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-5 lengths) chasing the lone speed winner, -5 lengths near the far turn (22.01 opening quarter), got tired at midstretch (6.11 final 1/16) vs. REDISTRIBUTE. 3-back he bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-7 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (21.90 opening quarter), rallied to the front at midstretch, held gamely (6.28 final 1/16). He lands a tougher post….
STRETCH broke out, bumped at the start, lagged -11 lengths (chasing the lone speed runner), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), closed the gap (-6 lengths) mid-final turn, rallied too late (23.57 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort he broke in, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, rushed, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.17 opening quarter), shook loose (+3 lengths) entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.33 final 1/16) at 4 ½ furlongs. He returns to his favorite distance (4 ½ furlongs) and improves his post!
HIGHLY CYNICAL bumped at the start, dueled 3-wide (part of a horse speed duel)a mid-backside, dueled 3-wide (part of a horse speed duel) near the far turn, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened mid-final turn, raced in TRAFFIC at midstretch, never quit trying (23.63 final 1/14). Prior effort he broke well, -1 length mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.15 opening quarter), shook loose (+2 lengths) entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.11 final 1/16).
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OTHERS:
POLISHED SILVER bumped at the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (rail), put in a big run entering the stretch (-1 length back), rallied to the front at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.11 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped repeatedly (losing path) shortly after the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.25 opening quarter), finished out with good energy (6.34 final 1/16). 3-back he broke -2 lengths slow, lagged -10 lengths (chasing the dueling pair), raced in TRAFFIC near the far turn, rallied too late.
MR.ZIPPER broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), 4-wide mid-final turn, fanned 5-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (23.57 final ¼) at 870. Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), followed the winner’s path down the lane. Claimed from E Freeman 2-back.
GEMMABETO broke well, dueled inside 4-rivals near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters (clipped heels/losing rider) around the far turn at 870. Prior effort he broke well, -4 lengths early, closed the gap near the far turn (-1 length back at this point), collared the leader at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.15 final 1/16) vs. easier.
SOME PERFECT MAN just got thru dusting off a soft maiden field. He will be facing a much tougher field of multiple winners for the 1st time.
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RACE 4
| (4) JESS FIRST PRIZE | (5) CURVEY GIRL | (2) STEL ON TOP |
HORSES TO WATCH:
JESS FIRST PRIZE broke off balance, swerved in (3-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, finished strong (SHOULD HAVE WON). Prior effort (15.66) he broke -3/4 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.91 final 1/8). 3-back (15.58) he broke -1/2 length slow, put in a good run past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.80 final 1/8). He improves his post and is long overdue!
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OTHERS:
CURVEY GIRL broke off balance, bumped both sides shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted out early, -2 lengths midway, never looked comfortable (running behind horses) in a race to be tossed out. Prior effort (15.37) she broke out, bumped hard at the start, swerved in (bumped) early, -1 ½ length past the gap, raced in TRAFFIC past the 1/16 pole, not properly ridden, finished out full of run. 3-back (15.55) she broke well, quick in stride, bumped early, right there past the gap, kept to her task to the end. She holds the highest ratings (2-back) based on adjusted clocking at this distance!
STEL ON TOP swerved in (2-3 lanes) to the gap, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (holding 2nd) vs. a much troubled 3rd place finisher JESS FIRST PRIZE. Prior effort (15.65) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.77 final 1/8). 3-back (15.56) she bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), lugged out all the way past the gap (losing lead), kept to her task to the end. She has encounter in all of her 8 races…
IVE GOT MILK (17.15) bumped, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task (9.76 final 1/8) vs. productive field (BE PROPER came back and defeated $4,000-claimers in 17.00 and 3rd place finisher SNOW POOL came back and captured a maiden $6,250-claiming event in 15.70). Prior effort (15.68) he broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, caught in tight quarters midway, never quit trying (9.85 final 1/8) from the rail. He draws a favorable outside post.
CORONATION broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, raced in TRAFFIC midway, losing path past the 1/16 pole, not abused (toss it out). Prior effort (15.74) he broke off balance, bobbled, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, lacked a rally thru the final ½ vs. TOUGHER RIVALS.
ROCKNBYE (Q) 12/15 outworked by SECOND SWITCH (both 12.5) Worked outside. Broke off balance at the start, hand shoved, -2 lengths midway, let run, responding well. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: B DRILL
LA POLITICA bumped repeatedly (pushed in) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -3 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ (rail trip) vs. straight maidens. Prior effort she broke -1/2 length slow, bumped early, losing path midway vs. tougher rivals. 3-back she broke well, drifted out early, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, kept to her task to the end vs. eventual Winter Derby finalist Jess Good Reason. He fits much better on the class drop.
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RACE 5
| (3) MEXCALERO | (5) RGR JESS AN ILLUSION | (1) STEL HAPPENS |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (1,3,5) 6th race (5) 7th race (2,4) 8th race (1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10) TOTAL $48.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (1,3,5) 6th race (1,5) 7th race (2,4) 8th race (1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10) TOTAL $96.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
MEXCALERO bobbled at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in at the gap, -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort (16.01) he broke in, pinballed shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end (10.02 final 1/8). 3-back he swerved in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, not abused (9.77 final 1/8) vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Class dropper is coming off a series of troubled trips. Note a program scratch on 01/30 (entered for maiden $4,000-claiming tag). Makes his 1st start under A Aceves.
RGR JESS AN ILLUSION (15.76) knocked opened the stall door prior to start, broke in at the start, quick early, bumped early, raced in TRAFFIC past the gap, losing path midway, angled out (2-3 lanes) past the 1/16 pole to clear, finished out with good energy after losing his best chance. Prior effort (15.93) he was FRACTIOUS in gate, broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (running behind horses). 3-bacj (15.88) he bumped at the start, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end. He must mind his gate manners…..
STEL HAPPENS (15.72) broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in at the gap, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.85 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.15) she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to her task to the end. 3-back (15.55) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted in, bumped early, losing path at the gap, -2 lengths past the gap, not abused, finished out full of run. She has encountered trouble in all of her 10 outings!
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OTHERS:
SWITCHEDBYE (15.98) caught in tight quarters (pushed in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ (toss it out) from the rail. (Q) 11/21 BEST over SLATED FOR ROYALTY (both 12.9) Worked outside. Broke in, bumped at the start, quick in stride, -1/2 length midway, never asked, finished out full of run. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: C+ DRILL
PEACEFUL SEPARATION (16.03) hesitated at the start, losing -1 length, drifted in early, shuffled back (losing path) past the gap, finished out with good energy (behind horses) thru the 10.01 final 1/8. Prior effort (16.14) broke -1 ½ length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (10.12 final 1/8) vs. productive field (3-returned to win). 3-back (16.09) she 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 110 yards.
SAVE PENNIES (15.96) broke -1 length slow, caught in tight quarters at the gap, -1 ½ length past the gap, never quit trying (9.95 final 1/8) vs. eventual maiden claiming $4,000-event in 15.68). Prior effort (15.92) she broke -3/4 length past the gap, drifted in early, -1 length past the gap, traveled evenly thru the final 110 yards (10.21 final 1/8). 3-back she broke -1 length slow, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early, shuffled back in a race to be tossed out.
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RACE 6
| (5) JACK MOUNTAIN | (1) JUSFIRED | (3) LUCKY GOLANE |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
JACK MOUNTAIN arrives from Lone Star. Makes his 1st start under V Zamudio. Conditioner is hitting at a 19% win clip (new faces). Jockey/trainer combination is hitting at a strong 26% win clip (from 46). Fresh performer sports a pair of swift turn and works. Appears well spotted!
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JUSFIRED hesitated, drifted out (4-lanes) shortly after the start, dropped back – 4 lengths past the gap, LEVELED TOO LATE (9.80 final 1/8). Prior effort she broke in, bumped (losing path), lugged out (5-lanes) past the gap, not abused, had run left crossing the wire (far back). Mare is still learning but carries hidden ability!
LUCKY GOLANE bobbled, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, not abused thru the final ½ (gamely held 2nd) thru the 9.90 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.08) he was FRACTIOUS in gate, broke well, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (clearly 2nd best) thru the 9.87 final 1/8. 3-back (15.65) he hesitated at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end.
FEEL WANTED (15.72) broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, drifted in midway, kept to her task despite in tight quarters near the wire. Prior effort (15.74) she broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished out with good energy (running behind horses). 3-back she broke off balance at the start, losing -1 ½ length, not abused, finished out full of run.
DIAMONDS N CZECHS broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, drifted in at the gap, raced in TRAFFIC midway, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (toss it out). Prior effort 915.94) he hesitated, broke in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out past the gap, right there midway, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards.
SECRET SUMMITY FRACTIOUS in gate, swerved in (bumped hard) shortly after the start, drifted in midway, green all the way (toss it out). Prior effort she broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in, bumped early, appeared rank and hard to ride thru the final ½.
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RACE 7
| (2) STRAWFINDERS FIRST | (4) WOODIE WOODPEAKER | (3) UPPITY |
HORSES TO WATCH:
STRAWFINDERS FIRST (15.74) FRACTIOUS in gate, bumped, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, put in a good run past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.87 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.64) he broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in early, -1 length midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.88 final 1/8). 3-back (15.55) he was FRACTIOUS in gate, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length midway, kept to his task to the end (9.71 final 1/8). High strung performer sports a quick 12.0 turn and work on 01/19.
WOODIE WOODPEAKER carried out 5-6 lanes shortly after the start, -3 lengths past the gap, leveled too late (far back). (Q) 11/17 outworked by DASH FLYS TO FAME (18.5-18.7) Worked outside. Broke out at the start, not quick early, -3 lengths past the gap, let run, responding very well. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL He is capable of much better (making only his 2nd lifetime start).
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UPPITY (16.99) bumped back (losing path) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, cleared past the gap (-3 ½ lengths), leveled midway, finished strong (should have been much closer). Prior effort (15.83) she broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.99 final 1/8). 3-back (15.77) she broke in, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished well (running behind horses).
ON THE MOVE (17.05) swerved in (3-4 lanes), bumped to the gap, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (not beaten badly for it all). Prior effort (15.83) she broke well, quick in stride, drifted in (bumped) near the gap, close up past the gap, kept to her task (improving her position late). 3-back (15.74) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, accelerated nicely, close up past the gap, kept to her task to the end. She draws a favorable outside post.
HOT ROCKING broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, caught in tight quarters thru the final ½ (not beaten badly for it all). Prior effort (15.76) she broke -1/2 length slow, bumped near the gap, gained the advantage midway, gamely kept to her task to the end (just missed) vs. runner-up ON THE MOVE. 3-back (17.34) she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, drifted in at the gap (-1 length), kept to her task to the end (just missed 2nd).
BURY ME IN SATIN (15.87) hesitated, broke out, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.99 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.78) she hesitated, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -1 length, -2 lengths midway, kept to her task to the end. 3-back (15.75) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted in early, drifted in midway (losing lead), kept to her task to the end.
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RACE 8
| (1) JESS A POLLITICIAN | (7) RITE REGAL | (3) JESS GOOD REASON |
LOS ALAMITOS WINTER DERBY (GRADE 1)
PURSE: $215,250-
DISTANCE: 400 YARDS
JESS A POLLITICIAN (19.70) broke well, quick in stride, -1 length at the gap, caught in tight quarters (not ridden properly) past the 1/116 pole, shuffled back near the wire (should have been right there) vs. RITE REGAL and company. Prior effort (19.72) he broke well, quick in stride, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.55 final 1/8) in the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity. 3-back (19.95) he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, put in a big run midway, continued strong and proved best late. He is one of three to qualify for the last year’s Two Million and has a look at a big price at the betting windows.
RITE REGAL (19.79+) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, never asked for his best (9.59 final 1/8) when producing the fastest time trials. Prior effort (19.99) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, drifted in near the gap, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.70 final 1/8). 3-back (19.87) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, bumped early, gained the advantage past the gap, lugged in midway, gamely kept to his task and proved best late. BACK IN TOP FORM NOW!
JESS GOOD REASON (19.71) balked at loading (again), broke -1 ½ length slow, bumped early, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong and just missed (9.59 final 1/8) vs. RITE REGAL and company. Prior effort (17.59) she balked at loading, broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, pushed out 4-lanes early, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, FLEW FOR THE SCORE in the Holiday Handicap. 3-back (15.36) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late (9.73). She is capable of a stronger rating….must mind his gate manners.
DYNASTY ENERGY (19.82) broke off balance at the start, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, drifted out midway, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held strong (tie) thru the 9.60 final 1/8 vs. UNO CORONA MAS. Prior effort (19.76) he broke well, -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong for 3rd in the Two Million. 3-back (19.96) he bumped, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, gamely kept to his task and just missed. Ultra consistent performer figures right in the hunt for sure.
CHICKS FAYVORITE (19.820 broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted out early, -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.60 final 1/8). Prior effort (16.95) he bumped (pushed in) shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, accelerated nicely, close up past the gap, rallied strong for the score (9.85 final 1/8). 3-back (20.10) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late.
UNO CORONA MAS (19.85) broke off balance at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong ((tie) vs. DYNASTY ENERGY. Prior effort (15.51) he stumbled at the start, losing -1 length, drifted out, bumped early, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end after losing his best chance. 3-back (19.92) he broke off balance, drifted out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, lugged out throughout, never quit trying considering.
FIRE AT WILL (19.85) broke -1 length slow, quick in stride, -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.59 final 1/8) vs. RITE REGAL. Prior effort (19.88) he broke -3/4 length slow, drifted out early, put in a big run (lead) past the gap gamely kept to his task and just missed (tough loss).3-back (19.98) he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (improving his position late)
SENOR GIANNI (19.99) broke well, quick in stride (lead), +3/4 length past the gap, flashed good speed, held strong (9.73 final 1/8) as the bet-down favorite. Prior effort (19.83) he broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Two Million Futurity. 3-back (19.97) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, kept to his task to the end.
LUV ON THE RUN (19.94) broke -3/4 length slow, quick in stride, right there past the gap, finished strong for the score (9.66 final 1/8) from the rail. Prior effort (17.67) he broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.82 final 1/8) from the rail. He finally draws a favorable post.
EL COMPA JV (19.99) broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.66 final 1/8) vs. LUV ON THE RUN. Prior effort (20.08) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.70 final 1/8). 3-back (19.99) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, never quit trying.
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