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SUNDAY, MAY 08, 2016 LES ONAKA – HANDICAPPER/CLOCKER
RACE 1st PICK 2nd PICK 3rd PICK
1 (7) RAINSFORD (3) FEROCIOUS (1) GREEN BERET
2 (1) SHARPEST ONE (4) BITUIN (8) MARKET KITTEN
3 (6) REDISTRIBUTE (7) BILLY WIN (5) TRIUNFO
4 (2) ELIMINATION ROUND (5) WHIPS AND LEATHER (1) GIANIS
5 (1) START SOMETHIN BAD (2) FDDS SWEET VENGENCE (3) TRACK FLASHER
6 (1) ATTACK THE WIND (4) ZEE OH SIX (6) MR APOLLITICAL DASH
7 (4) IMA POLARIS (7) CYPRIAT (8) ECLIPSE THROUGH TIME
8 (5) MRS PICKENS (4) ENERGY CARTEL (2) TANGO IN CASH
BEST BETS OF THE EVENING:
PRICE PLAY (Longshot): BILLY WIN (longshot) (3RD RACE)
Abbreviations:
(Q) Qualifier/Workout
(BTL) Better Than Looked
Note: Horses are listed in order of preference.
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(7) RAINSFORD (3) FEROCIOUS (1) GREEN BERET
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
1st race (3,7) 2nd race (1) 3rd race (5,6,7) 4th race (1,2,4,5) TOTAL $ 24.00
1st race (3,7) 2nd race (1,4,8) 3rd race (5,6,7) 4th race (1,2,4,5) TOTAL $ 72.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
RAINSFORD (10/10/15) broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn
(22.37 opening quarter), dropped back -4 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task to the end
(6.36 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), shook loose (+2
lengths) entering the stretch, held gamely (6.44 final 1/16). Formerly trained by S FISCAL. Jockey/trainer combination is hitting
at 23% win clip and G Morales is hitting at a solid 52% win clip (from runners) in 1st start for G Morales!
FEROCIOUS broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.00 opening
quarter), -4 lengths mid-final turn, rallied too late (6.28 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-
backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (fanned 4-wide), followed the winner’s path down the lane. Figures right in
GREEN BERET broke -3 lengths slow, lagged -15 lengths mid-backside (chasing the lone speed runner), finished out with
good energy (6.34 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke out at the start, fanned 9- lanes wide mid-backside, raced in tight quarters
(steadied back) near the far turn. He is much better than his recent pair shows.
SCUD broke well, quick in stride, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.22 opening quarter, dropped back -1 length as
the pace quickened around the far turn, kept to his task to the end (6.30 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside 2-
rivals near the far turn, kept to his task to the end. 3-back he broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.26
opening quarter), gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, held gamely. Claimed from Sally Rivera. Watch for speed!
MONTRONE broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), fanned 4-wide to the far turn (23.04 opening
quarter), -6 lengths mid-final turn, 4-wide entering the stretch, lacked a rally down the lane. Prior effort he broke off balance,
swerved out, stumbled at the start, losing -8 lengths, lagged -16 lengths mid-backside (chasing the 3-horse speed duel), -12
lengths near the far turn (22.79 opening quarter), finished out with good energy (far back).
RONDO HONDO broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.03 opening
quarter), raced 4-5 lanes wide mid-final turn, lacked a rally entering the stretch. Prior effort he bumped repeatedly shortly after
the start, caught in tight quarters (steadied back) near the far turn (losing -4 lengths).
TIZBUDSFORMENLIMO broke well, lugged out badly mid-backside, lugged out turning for home. Prior effort he broke well,
chased the dueling pair mid-backside, -11 lengths near the far turn, 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane.
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(1) SHARPEST ONE (4) BITUIN (8) MARKET KITTEN
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
SHARPEST ONE filly hails from winning connections. Conditioner is hitting at a good 20% win clip (horses 45-180 day layoff).
Jockey/trainer combination is hitting at 15% win clip. Class dropper carries versatility in her corner. Looks like one major
BITUIN distance too far when shipped up north (Golden Gate). Prior effort she bumped at the start, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-
backside, shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), hard pressed to hold her advantage at the top of
the lane, losing her advantage at midstretch (6.47 final 1/16). She wasn’t disgraced when racing locally (facing male rivals).
MARKET KITTEN broke well, swerved out (3-4 lanes) early, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-7 lengths), -10 lengths
near the far turn (22.84 opening quarter), -9 lengths mid-final turn, finished out with good energy after losing her best chance.
Fresh thoroughbred is capable of flashing more speed.
LADY BERLIN broke in at the start, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, raced in tight quarters (losing -3 lengths) around the
far turn, lacked a rally entering the stretch (toss it out). Prior effort she broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn
(22.68 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, losing her advantage entering the stretch, never quit trying. Must
respect her current good form.
PARKER’S DREAMIRL broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.48
opening quarter), closed the gap (-5 lengths) entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.34 final 1/16). Prior effort
she bumped at the start, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-8 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, angled towards the rail near
the far turn (-9 lengths), lacked a rally down the lane. She appears to be headed in the right direction.
BARB broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), lagged -8 lengths near the far turn, traveled evenly down
the lane. Prior effort she broke slow.
BUBBLES HANSON swerved out at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-9 lengths), lagged -12 lengths around
the far turn in a much needed outing.
BULLET CHASER broke well, racing 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), lacked a rally turning for home.P
Prior effort she broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), lacked a rally turning for home.
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(6) REDISTRIBUTE (7) BILLY WIN (5) TRIUNFO
HORSES TO WATCH:
REDISTRIBUTE broke well, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (chasing the 4-horse speed duel), raced 5-wide to the far turn
(22.14 opening quarter), fanned 6-wide entering the stretch (raced wide throughout) in race to be tossed out. Prior effort he
bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-1 length), challenged 4-wide near the far turn (22.28 opening
quarter), shook loose (+3 lengths) entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.30 final 1/16). 3-back he was carried out
turning for home. Claimed from J Nunez.
BILLY WIN stumbled at the start, dueled 3-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter),
dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened mid-final turn (fanned 4-wide), gamely kept to his task and wasn’t beaten badly
for 3rd. Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths),-3 lengths around the far turn
(rail), traveled evenly down the lane at 4 furlongs. He is better than his recent races shows!
TRIUNFO wasn’t disgraced when facing a tougher field at 5 ½ furlongs in last. Prior effort he broke well, couldn’t clear for the
early lead, dueled outside 3-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened around the far turn (fanned 5-
wide), gamely kept to his task to the end (holding 3rd). 3-back he stumbled, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1
length, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.53 opening quarter), gamely kept to
his task to the end. Versatile performer can sit a solid trip (from slightly off the pace).
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UNSTOPPABLESTEVE broke well, racing 5-lanes wide mid-backside (-2 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, challenged
2-wide around the far turn, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-final turn, battled the length of the stretch, just missed (tough loss)
thru the 6.34 final 1/16. Prior effort he broke well, bumped early, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), raced in
traffic around the far turn, -4 lengths mid-final turn, never quit trying. He improves his post and is not without a chance from
slightly off the pace.
ICE TIME toss out last effort (faced tougher rivals and at the distance of 5 ½ furlongs). Prior effort he bumped at the start,
lagged -16 lengths (chasing the 3-horse speed duel) mid-backside, -16 lengths near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter),
closed the gap (-7 lengths back at this point) entering the stretch, rallied too late. 3-back he broke off balance at the start,
chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-6 lengths), -9 lengths near the far turn, rallied too late. Watch for this one the
BRIGHT LIGHT prior effort he was bumped back at the start, chased the dueling leaders mid-backside (-6 lengths) -8 lengths
near the far turn (22.51 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane vs. eventual $3,2000-
claiming winner FREAKY FLOYD.
END OF TIME bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.31
opening quarter), lacked the needed response down the lane. Prior effort he broke well, fanned 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside,
fanned 4-wide mid-final turn, traveled evenly down the lane.
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(2) ELIMINATION ROUND (5) WHIPS AND LEATHER (1) GIANIS
HORSES TO WATCH:
ELIMINATION ROUND stumbled at the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), dueled
inside 3-rivals near the far turn (22.53 opening quarter), dueled inside the eventual winner entering the stretch, gamely kept to
her task to the end (6.25 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, raced 6-7 lanes mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair) mid-
backside (-4 lengths), closed the gap near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage entering the stretch,
held gamely (6.52 final 1/16). SHE RETURNS TO HER WINNING CLASS LEVEL and remains from her favorable inside draw.
WHIPS AND LEATHER broke -1 length slow, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn
(22.12 opening quarter), -6 lengths mid-final turn (rail), rallied too late vs. eventual $4,000-claiming winner GREY GIRL GONE
(52.18 winner). Prior effort she broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn
(22.51 opening quarter), found rail opening entering the stretch, shook loose (+2 lengths) at the top of the lane, held gamely
vs. much troubled field. Claimed from E Krujjac. She is racing in very good form.
GIANIS broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.56 opening
quarter), -5 lengths (3-wide), 4-wide entering the stretch, rallied too late (6.47 final 1/16). She improves her post and that puts
her in good position every step of the way…..
KITSI broke out at the start, unhurried (settled nicely) while racing 7-lanes wide mid-backside (-6 lengths), raced 4-5 lanes
wide turning for home, gamely kept to her task to the end in her comeback performance. She is capable of a stronger
performance with a smoother journey in mind.
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GANA GATA broke well, -1 length early (chasing the lone speed runner), dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.40
opening quarter), dueled outside 2-rivals entering the stretch, proved no match to winner the final 1/16, kept to her task and
finished out clearly 2nd best.
MARK OF THE AFFAIR prior effort she swerved out at the start, chased the dueling leaders mid-backside (-7 lengths), -11
lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane. She remains outside and figures to come
(1) START SOMETHIN BAD (2) FDDS SWEET VENGENCE (3) TRACK FLASHER
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
5th race (1,2,3,5) 6th race (1) 7th race (4) 8th race (4,5) TOTAL $ 08.00
5th race (1,2,3,5) 6th race (1) 7th race (4,7) 8th race (ALL) TOTAL $40.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
START SOMETHIN BAD (Q) 04/19 BEST over UNAPPEASABLE (12.1-12.0) Worked outside. Broke in, bumped at the start,
losing -1 length, hand shoved, -1/2 length midway, responding strong to get up, finished out full of run. Winning by +1 length.
GRADE: A- DRILL (Q) 04/05 BEST over PRETTY ROSE CARTEL (12.4-12.5) Worked inside. Swerved in sharply, bobbled
shortly after the start, quick in stride, lugged out (2-lanes) midway (+1/2 length advantage), never asked, finished out with a
strong gallop out. Winning by +2 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL
FDDS SWEET VENGENCE (Q) 04/23 worked evenly with TYLERS MARKSMAN (both 12.3) Worked outside. Broke well,
quick in stride, drifted out (tapped twice) early, -1 length midway, finished strong. Even up. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 04/05 BEST
over JUSTA SUGGESTION (13.1-12.8) Worked outside. Broke off balance, swerved in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, hand
shoved, +1 length advantage midway, asked once thru the final ½, responding very well. Winning by +2 lengths GRADE: C+
TRACK FLASHER (Q) 04/26 BEST over BLING IT (12.5-12.3) Worked outside. Swerved in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start,
quick in stride (lead), +1/2 length advantage midway, pushed along, responding strong. Winning by +2 lengths. GRADE: B+
DRILL (Q) 04/07 BEST over BLING IT (12.5-12.4) Worked outside. Broke in (losing momentum) shortly after the start, quick in
stride, even up midway, never asked, responding very well. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: B DRILL
SWEET CHOICE (Q)03/31 outworked by YOUTH MOVEMENT (12.3-12.7) Hopped, broke off balance at the start, losing -4
lengths, light hand ride, +5 lengths midway, asked once thru the final ½, finished out full of run (STRONG GALLOP OUT).
GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/19 BEST over DOYENNE (12.8-12.9) Worked inside. Hesitated, broke off balance, bumped shortly
after the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted out midway (+1 length), finished out strong under light pressure. Winning by +2
lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL THIS FILLY CARRIES MUCH HIDDEN ABILITY DESPITE SLOW WORKS!!
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RUMBLE STRIP (Q) 04/14 BEST over LOOKIN FOR HER (both 12.4) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), light
hand ride early, swerved in midway, asked once right handed thru the final ½, responding strong. Winning by +1/2 length.
GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/24 BEST over LOOKIN FOR LOVE (12.8-12.7) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride
(lead), drifted in early, +1 length advantage midway, responding well under light pressure. Plenty left. Winning by +1 ½ length.
GRADE: B DRILL
FIX YUR EYES ON ME (Q) 04/21 worked evenly with STEAKS HOUSE (both 12.5) Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted
in, bumped shortly after the start, hand shoved, -1/2 length midway, asked twice late, responding very well. Even up. GRADE:
B DRILL (Q) 04/07 outworked by FAVORITE AFFAIR (13.1-12.7) Worked inside. Broke off balance at the start, not quick
early, -1 ½ length midway, never asked, responding ok. Losing by -5 lengths. GRADE: C DRILL
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(1) ATTACK THE WIND (4) ZEE OH SIX (6) MR APOLLITICAL DASH
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
ATTACK THE WIND (Q) 04/05 BEST recent maiden winner NECESSARILY ARROGANT (12.0-12.2) Worked inside. Broke in
at the start, quick in stride (lead), light hand ride, +2 ½ length advantage midway, never asked, plenty left. Winning by +2
lengths. GRADE: A DRILL (Q) 03/15 outworked by KING CANDY (12.4-12.3) Worked inside. Broke off balance, drifted in (2-
lanes) shortly after the start, hand shoved, -1 length midway, responding well under light pressure. Losing by -1 ½ length.
GRADE: B DRILL
ZEE OH SIX (Q) 04/07 BEST over EXECUTIVE CARTEL (12.3-12.2) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride,
hand shoved, even up midway, responding strong under light pressure. Winning by + 1 ½ length. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q)
03/24 BEST over RAYS HAS PINK SKY (12.9-12.3) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), hand shoved,
+3 length advantage midway, never asked, finished out full of run. Plenty left. GRADE: B+ DRILL
MR APOLLITICAL DASH (Q) 04/12 BEST over AZTEC POWER (both 12.2) Worked inside. Broke off balance, drifted in,
bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride, even up midway (asked repeatedly), pushed along thru the final ½, responding
strong. Finished out full of run. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/29 worked evenly with AZTEC
POWER (both 12.5) Worked outside. Bumped at the start, quick in stride, asked in spots early, bumped midway (even up),
never asked, responding well under light pressure. GRADE: B DRILL
CADES CARTEL (Q) 04/07 BEST over LD IS BACK (both 12.6) Worked inside. Hesitated, bumped, pushed in (2-lanes)
shortly after the start, hand shoved, +1/2 length advantage midway, responding strong. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE:
B DRILL (Q) 03/22 BEST over LD IS BACK (12.8-12.7) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), +1/2 length
advantage midway, let run, responding well. Winning by +2 lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL
THE CRUSADOR (Q) 04/12 outworked by H MEMORIES (12.2-12.4) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, hand shoved,
asked once early, -3 lengths midway (lugging in), leveled too late. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/26
outworked by H MEMORIES (both 12.5) Worked inside. Bumped (pushed in 2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length,
even up midway (tapped), responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL
UNA AGUILA (Q) 04/21 BEST over MR FIRST DASH (12.8-12.7) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead)
lugged in early, +1/2 length advantage midway (lugging in), asked once left handed, responding very well. Winning by +1/2
length. GRADE: C+ DRILL (Q) 04/07 BEST over MR FIRST DASH (both 13.1) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride
(lead), light hand ride, +3 length advantage midway, never asked, responding ok. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: C+
(4) IMA POLARIS (7) CYPRIAT (8) ECLIPSE THROUGH TIME
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
IMA POLARIS (16.71) broke off balance, drifted in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, put in his winning run
(lead) near the gap, crushed his field in powerful fashion (speed to spare) thru the 9.60 final 1/8. Prior effort (16.58) he broke
off balance, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, bumped early, -1 ½ length past the gap, put in a big run (lead) past the
1/16 pole, crushed field with speed to spare (9.60 final 1/8). Razor sharp performer posted a huge “A” work earlier (12/08).
THE ONE TO BEAT!
CYPRIAT (17.52) broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted out past the gap (-1 ½ length), lugged out 3-4 lanes
midway, held strong (9.63 final 1/8). Prior effort (16.85+) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually
pulled clear late (9.68 final 1/8) vs. easier. Here’s another sharp performer seeking his 4th consecutive win!
ECLIPSE THROUGH TIME (16.87) broke out (2-lanes) at the start, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task
and actually just missed 2nd (9.57 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.83) he stumbled at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in early, put
in a big run midway (lead), held strong (9.69 final 1/8) vs. easier. He draws another favorable outside post.
HES JESS RONI (17.08) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap,
gamely kept to his task to the end (just missed 3rd) thru the 9.79 final 1/8. Prior effort (17.04) he broke out, bumped at the
start, bumped repeatedly early (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late vs. maidens.
STRAWFINDERS FIRST (16.88) broke out at the start, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the
end (9.57 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.58) he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, quick in stride, gained
the advantage midway, held strong (9.74) vs. maidens. Note he broke his maiden from the rail 2-back.
FIVE BAR SPORTIN MAN (16.90) broke -1/2 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.57
final 1/8) vs. STRAWFINDERS FIRST. Prior effort (15.46) he broke -1 ½ length slow, losing path at the gap, angled inside to
clear past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.70 final 1/8) vs. tougher rivals.
HES SONORABOUND (17.95) broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to
his task to the end (holding 2nd) when favorably drawn vs. ECLIPSE THROUGH TIME.
MY LADY ESPECIAL (15.57) broke -1 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly)
past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to her task and wasn’t beaten badly for it all (9.98 final 1/8). Prior effort (18.08) she broke in at
the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task (running behind horses).
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(5) MRS PICKENS (4) ENERGY CARTEL (2) TANGO IN CASH
HORSES TO WATCH:
MRS PICKENS (17.79) broke out at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the
end (9.65 final 1/8) vs. eventual stakes winning BLABBER. Prior effort (15.18) she balked at loading, broke -1 length slow,
drifted in (2-3 lanes) early, -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.70 final 1/8) vs. easier. She fits well and
is capable of a blazing beginning!
ENERGY CARTEL broke off balance, swerved in, bumped (hard) shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, drifted in early, -2
lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task (9.48 final 1/8) and should have been closer. Prior effort (19.92) he broke off
balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, leveled midway, gamely kept to his task to the end in last year’s
Golden State Derby trials. Fresh performer sports a series of good works. Fresh and dangerous from the bench!
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TANGO IN CASH (15.60) broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past
the gap, finished strong for 3rd. Prior effort (16.88) he broke -3/4 length slow, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely
kept to his task to the end (clearly 2nd best) when running along the slower inside portion of the track). 3-back (17.67) he broke
in at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, drifted out midway, kept to his task and wasn’t beaten badly for it all. Ultra
consistent performer is long long overdue!!
FOOSILAME VERY FRACTIOUS in gate (BANG HEAD), broke -1 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked a rally in
a race to be tossed out. Prior effort (15.53) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap,
leveled midway, rallied strong for the score (final jump). 3-back (16.80) he broke off balance, bumped (pushed in/losing path),
raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled too late. He takes off the flipping halter. He must mind his gate manners.
HARRISBURG (Q) 04/12 worked solo (18.5) Broke well, hand shoved for speed, asked twice past the gap, flashed good
speed, responding well under light pressure. GRADE: B DRILL Idle since 10/12/14…..
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