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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 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) SUICIDE CURVES | (1) BENICIA GEM | (6) MISSY MARINI |
| 2 | (2) GRACEE HUNNY | (6) THAMES VALLEY | (3) ROYALS ROYCING |
| 3 | (2) FEDERAL MATTER | (3) FLYING JESS | (5) DK RAYS RUNNAWAY |
| 4 | (3) RARELY OCCURS | (5) MY LADY ESPECIAL | (2) STOLEN SPEED |
| 5 | (2) GANA GATA | (3) KASUNE | (6) CINDARI |
| 6 | (7) CHICKS FAYVORITE | (3) RITE REGAL | (6) DOM PERRY OWN |
| 7 | (7) MY FAVORITE CHECK | (5) MI VIEJO | (1) WE LIKE CORONA |
| 8 | (2) DUNRIGHT CORONA | (3) EL COMPA JV | (6) GENETICALLY GIFTED |
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MY FAVORITE CHECK |
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« PRICE PLAY (Longshot): |
FEDERAL MATTER (longshot) |
(3RD RACE) |
RARELY OCCURS (longshot) |
(4TH RACE) |
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GANA GATA (longshot) |
(5TH RACE) |
Abbreviations:
(Q) Qualifier/Workout
(BTL) Better Than Looked
Note: Horses are listed in order of preference.
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RACE 1
| (2) SUICIDE CURVES | (1) BENICIA GEM | (6) MISSY MARINI |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,2) 2nd race (2,6) 3rd race (2,3,5) 4th race (3,5) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,2,6) 2nd race (2,3,6) 3rd race (2,3,5) 4th race (2,3,5) TOTAL $ 81.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
SUICIDE CURVES broke -1 length slow, -2 lengths early, rushed, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (21.96 opening quarter), lacked the needed response at midstretch, gamely held 2nd (6.38 final 1/16) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (Golden Gate) she broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.73 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) entering the stretch, losing lead at midstretch, got tired in deep stretch at 5 ½ furlongs. 3-back she bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (21.68 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, flew for the score vs. easier. Versatile and extremely dangerous at this class level.
BENICIA GEM broke well, caught in tight quarters early (losing -3 lengths), racing 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (chasing the lone speed runner), 5-wide to the far turn (21.96 opening quarter), fanned 5-6 lanes wide mid-final turn, 5-6 lanes wide entering the stretch (toss it out) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort she broke out at the start, dueled outside 3-rivals mid-backside, lacked the needed response near the far turn vs. tougher rivals. She improves her post and is one of 3 class droppers…..
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OTHERS:
MISSY MARINI broke well, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.39 opening quarter), got tired at midstretch vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (sizzling 21.54 opening quarter), dueled between rivals mid-final turn, gained the advantage entering the stretch, losing her advantage at midstretch, never quit trying and finished out clearly 2nd best vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper will relish the shorter distance but must clear her inside 2-speed rivals (who are class dropping).
SWEET JUJU pushed out shortly after the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), was carried out badly (6-7 lanes) mid-final turn (steadied back), came back at midstretch and should have been much closer vs. easier. Prior effort she bumped at the start, dueled between rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn, -3 lengths entering the stretch, kept to her task and held 3rd late. 3-back she raced 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside, -8 lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), lacked a rally down the lane.
WARREN’S PASSION broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.10 opening quarter), dropped back -6 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane (6.71 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 lengths), lagged -6 lengths mid-final turn, finished out with good energy.
OINK broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.10 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch. Prior effort she broke -1 length slow, bumped back shortly after the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-9 lengths), -11 lengths near the far turn (22.25 opening quarter), finished out with good energy.
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RACE 2
| (2) GRACEE HUNNY | (6) THAMES VALLEY | (3) ROYALS ROYCING |
HORSES TO WATCH:
GRACEE HUNNY broke well, dueled 3-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) near the far turn (22.84 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) mid-final turn, opened up +4 lengths entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late (rapid 6.17 final 1/16) vs. easier. Check out the fast final clocking! She acts the part of a repeat performer despite step up in class.
THAMES VALLEY broke well, lugged out 4-5 lanes mid-backside (-4 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, -5 lengths near the far turn (22.59 opening quarter), put in a big run (4-wide) mid-final turn (-3 lengths), continued strong for the score (6.30 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (21.2 opening quarter), took aim at midstretch, ralied strong for the score vs. easier. Razor sharp performer is coming off that solid comeback win and carries options for sure.
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ROYAL ROYCING broke well, lagged -10 lengths (chasing the dueling leaders), raced -12 lengths near the far turn (22.59 opening quarter), leveled too late (6.30 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, raced 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), lagged -16 lengths near the far turn, caught in tight quarters (steadied back) mid-final turn, angled out to clear entering the stretch, leveled too late. Big time finisher needs a speed meltdown….
GIANIS broke well, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-4 lengths), lagged -6 lengths near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), closed the gap (-3 lengths back at this point) entering the stretch, loomed a bold threat at midstretch, not beaten badly for it all. Prior effort she broke well, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.29 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened at midstretch, kept to her task to the end (6.24 final 1/16).
HERE COMES BOBBIE broke out, bumped (steadied back) shortly after the start, losing -3 lengths, rushed, dueled inside 5-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.76 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) entering the stretch, held gamely (6.72 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke out at the start, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, shook loose (+2 lengths) near the far turn (22.17 opening quarter), held gamely (6.52 final 1/16). She will get tested and will be facing more speed for sure. She’s been claimed for the 4th consecutive time with 4 different riders.
SOUTHERN DARLING bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-8 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), finished out with good energy (6.45 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well dueled between rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.46 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, battled back and proved best late vs. easier.
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RACE 3
| (2) FEDERAL MATTER | (3) FLYING JESS | (5) DK RAYS RUNNAWAY |
HORSES TO WATCH:
FEDERAL MATTER (Q) 02/02 worked evenly with SNOW HAWK RUNNER (both 18.6) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride, hand shoved, even up midway (asked twice), responding very well. Even up. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 07/14 BEST over RED HOT CAPRICHO (12.9-12.8) Worked outside. Broke in at the stride, quick in stride (lead), +1/2 length advantage midway, responding strong under light pressure. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: B DRILL Makes debut as 1st time gelding and connections brings them fit and ready at 1st asking.
FLYING JESS (Q) 022/06 outworked by JW JESSEE (18.2-18.5) Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, -4 lengths past the gap, asked left handed midway (lugging in), responding very well. Losing by -4 lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL (Q) 05/05 BEST over JESS ONE CORONA (both 12.5) Worked outside. Broke off balance at the start, quick in stride, asked left-handed once early, -1 length midway, not abused, finished out full of run. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL
DK RAYS RUNNAWAY (15.63) bumped at the start, losing -1 length, shifted out past the gap (right there), gamely kept to his task to the end (9.88 final 1/8) vs. runner-up OUTRAGEOUS. Prior effort (15.72) he broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, losing path past the 1/16 pole, finished well (running behind horses) vs. tougher rivals. Improving performer gets off the rail.
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OTHERS:
SAMARITAN (15.58) swerved in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (just missed 2nd) thru the 9.88 final 1/8. Prior effort (17.00) he broke well, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task (just missed 2nd) thru the 9.71 final 1/8. 3-back (15.64) he broke off balance, drifted out, bumped back shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task (should have been closer). Trouble prone performer must flee the rail (check out his results from the rail earlier).
AWESOM PATRIOT (15.74) broke out at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.87 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.78) he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end (rail trip) when running along the slower inside portion of track. 3-back (15.69) he broke out, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted out early, -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late (running behind horses). He must maiden a straight course.
OUTRAGEOUS (15.71) bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.88 final 1/8) and held 2nd vs. 3rd place finisher SAMARITAN. Prior effort (17.91) he broke -1 length slow, quick in stride, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (rapid 9.51 final 1/8). 3-back (17.13) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), losing lead midway, kept to his task to the end (9.87 final 1/8).
JAZZY SUGAR SPOON (15.92) broke well, quick in stride, -3/4 length past the gap, never quit trying (9.87 final 1/8) vs. runner-up AWESOM PATRIOT. She figures to move forward while making only her 2nd lifetime start.
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RACE 4
| (3) RARELY OCCURS | (5) MY LADY ESPECIAL | (2) STOLEN SPEED |
HORSES TO WATCH:
RARELY OCCURS balked at loading (again), broke -2 ½ lengths slow, bumped repeatedly all the way past the gap, raced in traffic midway, angled inside to clear past the 1 1/16 pole, finished out with good energy (far back) thru the 9.80 final 1/8 vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (15.39) she balked at loading, broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.80 final 1/8) vs. tougher rivals. She is much better than her recent record shows. Follow up closely!!
MY LADY ESPECIAL (15.57+) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, crushed easier (getting stronger with each and every strides), final 1/8 clocked in 9.91. Prior effort (15.76) she broke well, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task and just missed 2nd (9.77 final 1/8). She finally draws between rivals……
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OTHERS:
STOLEN SPEED broke -1 length slow, bumped early, losing path at the gap, not abused (tossed it out). Prior effort (16.84) he hesitated, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early, -3 lengths midway, leveled too late vs. tougher rivals. 3-back (15.41) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out early, losing lead midway, kept to his task and wasn’t badly for it all vs. tougher rivals.
YN JAMAIKINO balked at loading (again), broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in at the gap, gained the advantage midway, flashed good speed, lacked the needed response near the wire (9.94 final 1/8) vs. easier. Prior effort (15.68) he broke well, quick in stride, drifted out (2-3 lanes) past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (favorably drawn) vs. easier. He carries consistent ratings in his corner and improves his post.
SOLO JESS SENOR (18.04) broke out at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap (chasing the sizzling winner), lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (thru the 9.63 final 1/8). Prior effort (18.01) he bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task and improved his position late. 3-back (18.00) he broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (running along the slower inside portion of track). Formerly trained by A Aceves.
ECLIPSE THROUGH TIME (16.97) broke -3/4 length slow, bumped early, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.80 final 1/8) vs. easier. Prior effort (16.89) he broke in, bumped at the start, losing –1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (should have won) thru the 9.76 final 1/8 vs. easier. Trouble prone performer steps up big time in class.
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RACE 5
| (2) GANA GATA | (3) KASUNE | (6) CINDARI |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (1,2,3,6) 6th race (3,7) 7th race (7) 8th race (2,3,6) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (1,2,3,6) 6th race (3,6,7) 7th race (1,5,7) 8th race (2,3,6) TOTAL $ 108.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
GANA GATA broke well, lagged -6 lengths (chasing the 3-horse speed duel) mid-backside, closed the gap (-4 lengths at this point) near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters (shuffled back) around the far turn, lacked racing room entering the stretch, raced in traffic at midstretch, cleared too late (accelerated too late), much BTL performance. Prior effort she broke well, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-8 lengths), drifted out 5-wide entering the stretch (losing his best chance). 3-back he raced extremely wide throughout (toss it out). Check out all the speed signed up for this event.
KASUNE broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-final turn, held gamely (6.53 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, dueled between rivals mid-backside, shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (22.25 opening quarter), gradually pulled clear late (23.80 final ¼) at 870. Razor sharp thoroughbred will be seeking her 4th straight win, but will facing a field loaded with speed.
CINDARI broke off balance (in tight quarters) shortly after the start, losing -3 lengths, racing 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (-6 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, raced -7 lengths near the far turn (5-wide) thru the 22.31 opening quarter, was carried out badly mid-final turn (7-8 lanes wide), battled back and should have been much closer vs. easier. Claimed from J Moreno. She will relish the smoother journey and 4 ½ furlongs.
LADY DASH broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.59 opening quarter), dueled inside one rival mid-final turn, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, battled back and held her ground well vs. better. Prior effort she broke well, fanned 8-9 lanes wide mid-backside (-3 lengths) chasing the 4-horse speed duel, raced 4-5 lanes wide mid-final turn (toss it out). She returns to her winning post draw and drops into action spot.
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LADY DELANEY broke out, bumped at the start, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, tired understandably at midstretch vs. KASUNE. Prior effort she broke well, raced 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-2 lengths) chasing the lone speed runner, -2 lengths entering the stretch, kept to her task to the end. She will be part of the early speed…..
METAXA broke -1 length slow, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), caught in tight quarters (took up) around the far turn (22.26 opening quarter) in a race to be tossed out. Prior effort she bumped at the start, dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (21.98 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch and just missed (tough loss).
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RACE 6
| (7) CHICKS FAYVORITE | (3) RITE REGAL | (6) DOM PERRY OWN |
HORSES TO WATCH:
CHICKS FAYVORITE hesitated, bumped shortly after the start, caught in tight quarters all the way past the gap, raced in traffic midway, not ridden properly (toss it out) in the Winter Derby. Prior effort (19.82) he broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted out early, -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong for 3rd (9.60 final 1/8). 3-back (16.95) he bumped (pushed in) shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, accelerated nicely, close up past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end. Late runner will appreciate the outside post for sure!
RITE REGAL (19.85) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, bumped early, raced -2 lengths pas the gap, kept to his task to the end (running behind horses) in the Winter Derby. Prior effort (19.79+) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, never asked for his best (crushed his field) thru the 9.59 final 1/8. 3-back (19.99) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, drifted in near the gap, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end. He is capable of solid number.
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DOM PERRY OWN (17.81) broke -3/4 length slow, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task (improving his position late) thru the rapid 9.37 final 1/8 vs. eventual Maiden Stakes runner-up FLAY. Prior effort (15.50) he broke off balance, bumped, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.82 final 1/8). 3-back (19.99) he broke -1 length slow, bumped repeatedly to gap, caught in tight quarters past the gap, kept to his task to the end. He had posted a solid “A” work earlier (11/03). STILL A MAIDEN….
THE FED X CHOICE (17.80) broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted in, bumped midway, losing the advantage past the 1 1/6 pole, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.79 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 ½ length slow). Prior effort (20.22) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted in at the 1/16 pole, kept to his task (holding 3rd). He must maintain a straight course.
INDEED IVORY (16.83) broke off balance, drifted out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted out past the gap (-1 ½ length), kept to his task to the end (favorably drawn) thru the 9.80 final 1/8. Prior effort (16.95) he stumbled at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, +1 ½ length advantage midway, gradually pulled clear late (favorably drawn) thru the 9.79 final 1/8. 3-back he broke out, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, bumped repeatedly all the way past the gap, cleared too late.
ETERNIY broke -1 length slow, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back) shortly after the start, never leveled (toss it out) vs. eventual Maiden Stakes runner-up FLAY. Prior effort (15.47) he broke -1/2 length slow, drifted in at the gap, put in a good run midway, kept to his task and just missed He is one of 3 non-winners.
FAMILY LEGACY bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, drifted out, bumped at the gap, caught in tight quarters midway, kept to his task to the end vs. 2016 multiple stakes winner ZOOMIN FOR SPUDS and eventual Maiden Stakes runner-up Senor Gianni. Prior effort he was fractious in gate, broke out at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (holding 2nd). Non-winner is showing signs of life.
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RACE 7
| (7) MY FAVORITE CHECK | (5) MI VIEJO | (1) WE LIKE CORONA |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
MY FAVORITE CHECK (17.65) bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, right there past the gap, finished strong for the score (9.63 final 1/8) when capturing the Los Alamitos Maiden Stakes! Prior effort (17.39) he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing –1 length, drifted in at the gap, raced -1 length past the gap, finished strong (SHOULD HAVE WON) thru the rapid 9.51 final 1/8. 3-back (15.38) he bumped at the start, losing -1 length, put in a big run (lead) midway, continued strong to the end (9.71 final 1/8). Ultra consistent performer carries powerful ratings in his corner!
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OTHERS:
MI VIEJO broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing –1 length, raced -2 lengths at the gap, raced in traffic (losing path) midway, leveled too late (9.60 final 1/8) in the Winter Derby trials. Prior effort he broke in at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path, -4 lengths past the gap, leveled too late. 3-back (19.87) he broke well, quick in stride, drifted out early (lead), gradually pulled clear late (9.60 final 1/8). He is coming off 4 consecutive troubled trips.
WE LIKE CORONA bobbled (losing action) shortly after the start, drifted out 2-3 lanes (toss it out) as the bet down favorite (even odds) in the Winter Derby Trials. Prior effort (19.78) he broke well, quick in stride, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, drifted out midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.55 final 1/8) in the LOS ALAMITOS TWO MILLION FUTURITY. 3-back (19.82) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.61 final 1/8). 2-time major futurity finalist carries with him solid gate speed too!
EL KARMA (17.01) broke well, quick in stride, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.80 final 1/8) vs. eventual $16,000-claiming winner TEMPTING DIVA (16.80 winner). Prior effort he broke off balance, swerved out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, caught in tight quarters midway, losing path past the 1/16 pole. 3-back (20.00) he broke well, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his ask to the end vs. multiple Futurity winner WALK THRU CRYSTAL.
TOLLTACS BAC broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, drifted in (losing action) midway in the Winter Derby trials. Prior effort (16.97) he bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, raced-3/4 length past the gap, drifted in midway, kept to his task to the end (9.85 final 1/8).
J B PERRY (15.57) broke off balance at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.79 final 1/8) when taking advantage of the ‘fast’ outside portion of the track vs. MAIDENS. Prior effort (15.53) he broke in (2-lanes) at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong vs. maidens.
WALK WEST bumped (squeezed back/losing path) shortly after the start, not abused, finished out full of run after losing his best chance in last year’s Two Million Trials. Prior effort (20.07) he broke off balance, bumped back shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, losing path near the gap, finished well (running behind horses). (Q) 02/13 outworked by recent allowance runner-up MR PYC TO YOU (18.4-17.8) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride, drifted in (2-3 lanes) to the gap, -1 length midway, asked repeatedly thru the final ½, responding well. Losing by -3 lengths. GRADE: B DRILL
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RACE 8
| (2) DUNRIGHT CORONA | (3) EL COMPA JV | (6) GENETICALLY GIFTED |
HORSES TO WATCH:
DUNRIGHT CORONA broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, drifted out, bumped (knocked off stride) shortly after the start, caught in tight quarters midway, gamely kept to his task to the end from the rail (never had a chance) in the Los Alamitos Maiden Stakes. Prior effort (17.32) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (hand ride) thru the 9.46 final 1/8. 3-back (15.62) he bumped at the start, quick in stride, right there midway, gamely kept to his task to the end. He carries powerful ratings in his corner.
EL COMPA JV (19.84) broke -1 length slow, wide path, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (9.63 final 1/8) in the Los Alamitos Maiden Stakes. Prior effort (19.99) he broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task and just missed (9.66 final 1/8). 3-back (20.03) 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), He carries solid ratings for this distance (400 yards).
GENETICALLY GIFTED hesitated, swerved out (4-5 lanes) shortly after the start, finished out full of run after losing his best chance in last year’s Two Million trials. Prior effort (19.92) he broke -1 ½ length slow, drifted out (2-lanes) early, -2 ½ lengths past the gap, finished strong after losing his best chance (9.65 final 1/8). 3-back (15.52) he broke in at the start, quick in stride, gained the advantage past the gap, held strong (9.82 final 1/8). Fresh performer posted an 18.4 solo gate work on 02/23.
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OTHERS:
COLT AS ICE (17.66) broke -1 length slow, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.79 final 1/8) from the rail. Prior effort (16.97) he broke -1 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, finished strong (improving his position late) vs. eventual stakes runner-up OBI JUAN KANOBI. He improves his post.
FREE SWINGER (17.73) broke -1/2 length slow, bumped at the gap, bumped repeatedly thru the final ½, gamely kept to his task and just missed over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 ½ length slow). Prior effort (20.11) he hesitated at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished out with good energy (9.66 final 1/8). 3-back he bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, raced in traffic midway, finished out with much interest. Now he must flee the rail.
OVER LIMITS (15.83) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, right there midway, gamely kept to his task and proved best late (9.90 final 1/8) vs. $20,000-claimers. Prior effort (15.58) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held gamely (9.87 final 1/8) vs. easier. Razor sharp performer will get tested for sure.
BLOWINSMOKE squeezed back (losing path) shortly after the start, swerved in (running behind horses) early. Prior effort he broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early, losing path midway, not abused (toss it out).
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