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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 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 | (5) SYNCHROTRON | (8) CUT TO RUN | (1) OUR NEW FLASH |
| 2 | (4) LANA CAPRINA | (2) TUNDER DRUMS | (3) SENOR PEGASUS |
| 3 | (5) BACKSTREET BLONDE | (3) HOWDOEYOULIKETHAT | (4) TWENTY FOUR BLACK |
| 4 | (1) JESS DASH DOWN FIRST | (7) EVERYONES FAVORITE | (2) CHOWCHILLA STELTH |
| 5 | (5) CABALLO BONITO | (3) LOVE FOREVER | (2) VERONICA BAY |
| 6 | (2) BURING FIRE | (1) SPARTAN | (4) ALL FIRED UP |
| 7 | (3) JACK MOUNTAIN | (1) ROYAL DROP | (5) MANE EVENT |
| 8 | (1) CHECK UP | (3) A MERE PERFORMANCE | (2) BEHIND THE BARS |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
LANA CAPRINA |
(2ND RACE) |
JACK MOUNTAIN |
(7TH RACE) |
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CHECK UP |
(8th RACE) |
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CABALLO BONITO (longshot) |
(5TH RACE) |
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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
| (5) SYNCHROTRON | (8) CUT TO RUN | (1) OUR NEW FLASH |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,4,5,7,8) 2nd race (4) 3rd race (3,5) 4th race (1,7) TOTAL $ 20.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,4,5,7,8) 2nd race (2,4) 3rd race (3,4,5) 4th race (1,7) TOTAL $ 60.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
SYNCHROTRON broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), -4 lengths mid-final turn (3-wide), tired understandably at midstretch vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, sprinted clear mid-backside (+2 lengths), controlled the quick 21.92 opening quarter, was hard pressed entering the stretch, losing lead at the top of the lane, gamely held 2nd (6.64 final 1/16). 3-back he broke -1 length slow, cleared easily mid-backside (+2 lengths), controlled the 21.92 opening quarter), +1 length entering the stretch, losing lead in deep stretch. Speedster returns to his competitive class level and appears the LONE SPEED!
CUT TO RUN broke well, controlled the 22.45 opening quarter), was hard pressed entering the stretch, losing his advantage in deep stretch (6.78 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke off balance at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), raced -1 length near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), challenged 2-wide mid-final turn, gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, held gamely (6.61 final 1/16). Claimed from C Treece. He figures to be chasing the speedy SYNCHROTRON…..
OUR NEW FLASH broke out, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, trailed mid-backside (-6 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, raced -4 lengths near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), -5 lengths entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task to the end (gaining with each and every stride) thru the 6.38 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, racing 8-9 lanes wide mid-backside (dueling 3-wide), shook loose (+1 length) around the far turn, +3 length advantage entering the stretch, held gamely vs. maidens. O Santos returns to ride and figures for a solid trip.
POLISHED SILVER broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.18 opening quarter), -7 lengths mid-final turn, lacked the needed response down the lane (6.10 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped at the start, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back) mid-backside, raced -9 lengths near the far turn, lacked the needed response down the lane vs. tougher rivals.
SCUD broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, +1 length advantage at the top of the lane, held gamely (6.37 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.46 opening quarter), tired understandably in deep stretch.
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OTHERS:
ICE TIME broke off balance at the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-6 lengths), -9 lengths near the far turn (22.43 opening quarter), -10 lengths mid-final turn, simply got rolling too late (6.30 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-8 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), not abused (toss it out). He needs a speed meltdown.
- NORMAN swerved in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-7 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.46 opening quarter), saved ground, lacked a rally down the lane vs. eventual $2,500-claiming winner (SCUD). Prior effort he broke well, -1 length mid-backside (chasing the lone speed runner), -2 lengths near the far turn, -5 lengths entering the stretch, kept to his task to the end (holding 3rd) thru the 6.60 final 1/16).
- ZIPPERS broke out at the start, dueled outside 3-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -3 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (fanned 3-4 wide), -5 lengths mid-final turn, lacked the needed response entering the stretch vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke -2 lengths slow, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -1 length near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task (not beaten badly for 2nd). He improves his post.
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RACE 2
| (4) LANA CAPRINA | (2) THUNDER DRUMS | (3) SENOR PEGASUS |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
LANA CAPRINA bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, flashed good acceleration, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.36 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, battled the length of the stretch and just missed (FINISHED OUT +7 LENGTHS CLEAR OF HER 3RD PLACE RIVAL) vs. productive field (PERFECT DATE came back and defeated allowance rivals in 45.59 at 870 yards. Prior effort she broke out at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end (23.42 final ¼) at 870. Mare (facing male rivals) drops in class. She is getting closer to victory.
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OTHERS:
THUNDER DRUMS broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -1 length near the far turn (22.96 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task to the end (just missed 2nd) thru the 6.66 final 1/16 in a much needed outing. O Santos remains aboard and draws a favorable inside draw.
SENOR PEGASUS broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-5 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.57 opening quarter), raced in TRAFFIC (SHUFFLED BACK) mid-final turn (losing -3 lengths), finished well thru the 6.35 final 1/16 vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.71 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane. Look who’s riding. He’s a professional maiden…..
WALKIN INDY broke in, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -1 length near the far turn (22.96 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task to the end (holding 2nd) thru the 6.66 final 1/16.vs. 3rd place finisher THUNDER DRUMS. Prior he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.61 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task (improving his position late).
WATCH ME WINNING bumped at the start, losing -1 length, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-4 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.96 opening quarter), finished out with good energy (6.66 final 1/16) vs. WALKIN INDY and company. Prior effort he was bumped back at the start, LOSING -5 LENGTHS, dropped back -11 lengths (chasing the 3-horse speed duel), raced -18 lengths near the far turn (22.57 opening quarter), -20 lengths mid-final turn, finished out with good interest (good gallop crossing the wire). Watch for this one in the very late stage!!
LAST ONE COMMANER broke well, dueled outside 2-riavls mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn, -3 lengths mid-final turn, tired understandably entering the stretch in his local debut.
STORM CAUTION broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (fanned 5-wide), fanned 3-4 lanes wide near the far turn, 4-wide entering the stretch, finished out with good energy vs. WALKIN INDY and company. Prior effort he broke -2 lengths slow.
D’ITALIA idle since 11/29/14. Returns with a pair of works (dating back 02/13).
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RACE 3
| (5) BACKSTREET BLONDE | (3) HOWDOYOULIKETHAT | (4) TWENTY FOUR BLACK |
PICK 6 PLAY (carryover $36,737.51)
3rd race (3,5)
4th race (1,7)
5th race (3,5)
6th race (1,2,3,4)
7th race (3)
8th race (1) TOTAL $ 64.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
BACKSTREET BLONDE broke fastest, +1 length advantage early, dueled outside the eventual winner mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), -4 lengths entering the stretch, lacked the needed response the final 1/16 (out-finished for 2nd) at 4 furlongs in his comeback. She won under V Bednar 9 races back! Expect to see more speed and more stamina in her corner.
HOWDOYOULIKETHAT broke -2 lengths slow, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.84 opening quarter), raced in traffic around the far turn, split horses at midstretch, rallied too late (6.17 final 1/16). Prior effort (Santa Anita) she broke -1 length slow, raced -8 lengths (chasing the 3-horse speed duel) mid-backside, lacked a rally entering the stretch vs. tougher rivals. He definitely has found his proper class level.
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TWENTY FOUR BLACK broke well, racing 7-lanes wide mid-backside (dueling outside 3-rivals), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (4-wide), challenged 3-wide mid-final turn, -4 lengths entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.17 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke in at the start, dueled 2-wide (part of a 6-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.76 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end. She improves her post.
SHES’S A CLASSIC refused at the start. Prior effort (Santa Anita) she broke out at the start, shook loose (+1 length) mid-backside, +2 length advantage near the far turn (21.95 opening quarter), losing lead entering the stretch, got tired at the top of the lane at 5 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Note a program scratch on 03/05 (entered for a claiming $2,500-ciaming event).
MONTEREY LEGACY broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-1 length), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), -4 lengths entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.31 final 1/16). Prior effort she hopped, stumbled (clipped heels) shortly after the start, losing -4 lengths, racing 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (chasing the 5-horse speed duel), raced wide throughout (toss it out). She improves her post and is capable of flashing SPEED.
WHATS A REBAH broke in at the start, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, finished out clearly 2nd best (+1 ½ length clear of her 3rd place rival). Prior effort she broke -1 length slow, raced in traffic (steadied back) early, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-7 lengths), raced in tight quarters (took up) around the far turn. She lands a tougher post.
SISTER VOE broke in at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), tired understandably at midstretch. Prior effort she broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), got tired entering the stretch.
JACQ’S CAT bumped at the start, trailed mid-backside (-16 lengths), lugged out turning for home. Prior effort she broke off balance (losing action) shortly after the start.
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RACE 4
| (1) JESS DASH DOWN FIRST | (7) EVERYONES FAVORITE | (2) CHOWCHILLA STELTH |
HORSES TO WATCH:
JESS DASH DOWN FIRST (16.68) broke off balance, bobbled, bumped shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, losing path, raced in traffic at the gap, angled out to clear midway (-2 lengths), cleared midway, accelerated for the score (9.80 final 1/8) vs. eventual $6,250-claiming winner L A LITE MY FIRE. Prior effort (16.92) he broke in, bumped (knocked off stride) shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, bumped repeatedly past the gap (-2 lengths), -3 lengths midway, leveled too late (should have been closer). Trouble prone performer is capable of another powerful rating at this distance. One of two multiple winner in this event.
EVERYONE FAVORITE (15.35) broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in early, caught in tight quarters (bumped) past the gap (-3/4 length), gamely kept to his task to the end (9.95 final 1/8) in a 5-way blanket finish). Prior effort he balked at loading, broke off balance, bumped back shortly after the start, losing -2 length, -2 lengths past the gap (running behind horses), not abused, STRONG GALLOP OUT at 330. 3-back (20.01) he balked at loading, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end in the Winter Derby trials. 4-back (15.31) he broke out at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted out at the gap, finished strong. Big finisher will appreciate the outside post!
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OTHERS:
CHOWCHILLA STELTH broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, behind horses the final ½ (toss it out) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 ½ length slow). Prior effort (16.89) he bobbled, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, bumped repeatedly past the gap, leveled too late vs. tougher rivals. 3-back (17.97) he was fractious in gate, broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, losing path midway, finished out with good energy. Class dropper is much better than his last 3 races shows.
STELEBRATION (16.96) broke in at the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths midway, leveled too late (9.73 final 1/8) vs. eventual $10,000-claiming winner ONE SWEET SHAZEE (15.69 winner). Prior effort (15.60) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, drifted in to the gap, kept to his task to the end.
BE PROPER (16.93) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late vs. easier. Prior effort (16.97) he broke in, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late vs. soft maidens. Claimed from S Willoughby. He steps up for new connections.
JESS FIRST PRIZE (17.05) broke -1/2 length slow, wide path, raced -3/4 length past the gap, leveled midway, gained the advantage past the 1 1/16 pole, held gamely vs. maidens. Prior effort he broke off balance, swerved in (3-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task (should have won).
FACTOR X (15.68) broke well, quick in stride, drifted in at the gap, gained the advantage past the gap, held gamely (9.87 final 1/8) vs. maidens. Prior effort (15.78) he broke well, quick in stride, flashed good speed, losing lead midway, kept to his task to the end (9.76 final 1/8) vs. maidens. He will be facing multiple winners for the 1st time.
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RACE 5
| (5) CABALLO BONITO | (3) LOVE FOREVER | (2) VERONICA BAY |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (3,5) 6th race (ALL) 7th race (3) 8th race (1,3) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (2,3,5) 6th race (ALL) 7th race (1,3) 8th race (1,3) TOTAL $ 72.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
CABALLO BONITO pinched (squeezed back) at the start, losing -6 lengths, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-6 lengths), raced -7 lengths near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), angled out 4-5 lanes to clear around the far turn, LACKED RACING ROOM entering the stretch, cleared at the top of the lane, rallied too late (should have been much closer) vs. productive field (MI AGAVE came back and captured a $4,000-claiming event in 51.14). Prior effort he broke well, racing 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside, -6 lengths near the far turn (3-4 lanes wide), angled out 5-6 lanes to clear entering the stretch, rallied too late (24.60 final ¼). 3-back he stumbled at the start. He is much better than his recent races shows!
LOVE FOREVER broke out at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-1 length), -3 lengths near the far turn (21.95 opening quarter), -4 lengths mid-final turn, finished well (fast run race at 870). Prior effort he 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 (shuffled back) around the far turn, -3 lengths entering the stretch, battled back and wasn’t beaten badly for it all. 3-back he broke well, fanned 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside, challenged 3-wide around the far turn, gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, held strong. A private purchased by G Morales. He figures for a solid trip (check out 1-3-6) are the speed rivals…..
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VERONICA BAY (Golden Gate) broke well, shuffled back early, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-7 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.18 opening quarter), closed the gap (-4 lengths back at this point) mid-final turn, gamely kept to her task to the end at 5 furlongs. Prior effort she bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-6 lengths), -5 lengths around the far turn, -4 lengths entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end. This field is loaded with speed rivals…..
STERLING WAGER broke well, dueled inside 3-rivals mid-backside, gained the slim advantage near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), opened up +3 lengths entering the stretch, held gamely at 4 FURLONGS. Prior effort he broke well, dueled between rivals mid-backside, dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.09 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, kept to his task and held 2nd. He will be facing outside rivals (TOUGH RAY and SWISS GAME)….
TOUGH RAY broke well, dueled inside winner mid-backside, battled with that one around the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, never quit trying (6.38 final 1/8). Prior effort he broke out at the start, shook loose (+1 length) mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.15 opening quarter), -2 lengths at midstretch, kept to his task to the end. Claimed from A Avalos. He will be part of the early speed players.
SWISS GAME broke well, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-backside, +1 length advantage near the far turn (22.18 opening quarter), lugged out 4-wide entering the stretch, battled back at midstretfch, held gamely (6.10 final 1/16) vs. easier. Prior effort he bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage at midstretch, held gamely vs. easier. He steps up in class but draws a tougher outside post. Claimed from J Avalos.
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RACE 6
| (2) BURNING FIRE | (1) SPARTAN | (4) ALL FIRED UP |
HORSES TO WATCH:
BURNING FIRE (15.87) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.88 final 1/8) vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort she broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths past the gap (losing path) in a race to be tossed out vs. winners. 3-back (15.63) she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper has produced solid ratings based on adjusted clocking!
SPARTAN (15.86) broke off balance, drifted in, bumped hard shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, bumped past the gap, bumped repeatedly thru the final ½ (toss it out) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (15.95) he balked at loading, broke -1/2 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, losing path midway, cleared too late (not abused) thru the 9.96 final 1/8. Class dropper carries inmproving ratings. Note he worked real well earlier (04/21 C+ and 04/07 B).
ALL FIRED UP (15.67) broke -1 length slow, drifted out early, -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong for 2nd (9.87 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.74) he was fractious in gate, broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task (actually just missed 3rd) thru the 9.85 final 1/8). 3-back (15.62) he was fractious in gate, broke in, bumped at the start, losing –1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end. Trouble-prone performer carries good ratings based on adjusted clocking.
STEL HAPPENS (15.84) bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), wide path, flashed good speed, losing his advantage past the 1/16 pole, kept to his task and just missed (9.98 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.83) she broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, gained the advantage midway, just missed (9.94 final 1/8). 3-back (15.72) she broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted in early, -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end. She has encountered trouble in all of her 12 starts…..
CURVEY GIRL knocked opened the stall door prior to start, broke -1/2 length slow, bumped early, -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ (toss it out). Prior effort she broke off balance, bumped both sides shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted out early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, never looked comfortable (toss it out). 3-back (15.37)she broke out, bumped at the start, swerved in, bumped early, -1 ½ length past the gap, raced in traffic thru the final ½ (should have been much closer). Her ratings are regressing…..
CORONATION (17.19) broke well, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task and just missed (blanket finish). Prior effort he 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 (toss it out).
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RACE 7
| (3) JACK MOUNTAIN | (1) ROYAL DROP | (5) MANE EVENT |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
JACK MOUNTAIN (16.98) bumped from both sides shortly after the start, quick in stride, gained the advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear (plenty left) vs. soft maidens. (Q) 12/29 worked solo (18.3) broke well, quick in stride, flashed good speed, drifted in midway, finished out full of run. GRADE: B DRILL He faced qualified field in Texas and New Mexico previously. HE IS CAPABLE OF MUCH STRONGER RATINGS.
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ROYAL DROP (16.80) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, caught in tight quarters past the gap (-3 length), raced -3 ½ lengths midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (strong finish) thru the 9.60 final 18. Prior effort he broke -3/4 length slow, drifted out early, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, caught in tight quarters midway, losing path past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to his task to the end. Makes his 2nd start with the addition of the blinkers and he is capable of much better too.
MANE EVENT (17.55) broke -1/2 length slow, drifted out early, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway rallied strongly and just missed (9.63 final 1/8) vs. CYPRIAT. Prior effort (17.90) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, accelerated nicely, put in a big run (lead) at the gap, crushed his field with speed to spare (9.74 final 1/8) from the rail. 3-back (17.93) he broke -3/4 length slow, caught in tight quarters (losing path) at the gap, -2 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled too late. Check out his recent powerful rating!
CYPRIAT (17.56) broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted out past the gap, +1 ½ length advantage, lugged out (3-4 lanes) midway, held strong vs. fast closing runner-up MANE EVENT. Prior effort (16.85+) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late (9.68 final 1/8). Razor sharp performer will be seeking his 4th consecutive win!
TSING TAO (16.84) stumbled at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out (bumped) early, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task and just missed 2nd (9.71 final 1/8). Prior effort (18.01) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out at the gap, held gamely (9.82 final 1/8) when favorably drawn. 3-back he lifted at the start. He is racing in good form.
QUARTER MOON ACTION broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, lugged in (3-lanes) all the way past the gap, not abused (toss it out). Prior effort (18.11) he hesitated, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.74 final 1/8) when favorably drawn. 3-back (16.88) he broke -1/2 length slow, drifted in early, drifted in (bumped) at the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½. `17-time lifetime winner is capable of better.
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RACE 8
| (1) CHECK UP | (3) A MERE PERFORMANCE | (2) BEHIND THE BARS |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
CHECK UP (16.87) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.85 final 1/8) over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 ½ length slow). Prior effort (16.88) she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, gained the advantage past the gap, flashed good speed, just missed (tough loss). 3-back (16.79) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, +1 length advantage past the gap, lugged in (4-5 lanes) midway, gradually pulled clear late. Razor sharp performer draws a tougher inside post now.
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OTHERS:
A MERE PERFORMANCE (16.85) fractious in gate, broke -1/2 length slow, raced -3/4 length past the gap, put in a big run, gained the slim advantage past the 1/16 pole, gradually pulled clear late (9.73 final 1/8) vs. productive field (ONE SWEET SHAZEE came back and captured a $10,000-claiming event in 15.69). Prior effort (15.64) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.77 final 1/8). 3-back (17.10) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted in early, gradually pulled clear late vs. EASIER. He improves his post and is coming off his lifetime best.
BEHIND THE BARS broke -1/2 length slow, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly) back early, raced -1 ½ length past the gap (in tight quarters), bumped past the 1/16 pole, never had a chance. Prior effort (15.94) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held gamely vs. maidens. Fresh performer has been privately purchase in last. Joins sizzling barn and returned with a pair of solid works!
MISLEADER hopped, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, -4 lengths past the gap, asked in spots thru the final ½, responding well (9.59 final 1/8) in a much needed outing. Prior effort (20.16) she was fractious in gate, broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out at the gap, -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Corona Chick stakes. 3-back he was fractious in gate, broke out, bumped back at the start, losing path (toss it out).
YOU DO THE MATH (15.81) fractious in gate, broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, not abused thru the final 110 yards (9.77 final 1/8) vs. productive field (MAGGIE DURANT came back and captured a $16,000-claiming event in 15.50). Prior effort (15.37) she broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), +1 length advantage midway, held strong (9.77 final 1/8) vs. maidens.
MINDYS FAVORITE (15.58) balked at loading, broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gained the advantage midway, held gamely (9.76 final 1/8). Prior effort (18.00) she balked at loading, broke -3/4 length slow, drifted out early, -3/4 length past the gap, caught in tight quarters (steadied back) near the gap in the Governor’s Cup Futurity trials. 3-back (18.21) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), losing lead midway, kept to her task to the end.
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