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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SATURDAY, APRIL 30. 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 | (3) I WONT GIVE UP | (7) CAZADORES | (4) GONE GONEAWAY |
| 2 | (5) AZTECPOWER | (6) FIRST ROYAL TEAROSES | (4) UP FOR DASHING |
| 3 | (6) CORI CELESTI | (1) AWESOME LEAP | (5) MR. ZIPPER |
| 4 | (6) MISTY’S BEST BET | (1) FAST TRACKING | (2) PUT IT THERE |
| 5 | (4) THERE FOR YOU | (5) QUEEN GAMBLER | (3) AWESOME ROMANCE |
| 6 | (6) RIOT ACT | (2) TOBY RETURNS | (5) DOMINGA RUNNER |
| 7 | (6) KIDDY UP COWGIRL | (2) APOLLITITAKA | (3) ONE SWEET SPEED |
| 8 | (4) MILITARIST | (3) CANELO BAY | (2) JACK MOUNTAIN |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
CORI CELESTI |
(3RD RACE) |
KIDDY UP COWGIRL |
(7TH RACE) |
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« PRICE PLAY (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) I WONT GIVE UP | (7) CAZADORES | (4) GONE GONEAWAY |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (3,4,7) 2nd race (1,4,5,6) 3rd race (6) 4th race (1,2,6) TOTAL $ 36.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (3,4,7) 2nd race (1,4,5,6) 3rd race (1,6) 4th race (1,2,6) TOTAL $ 72.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
I WONT GIVE UP (20.09) hesitated slightly at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the La Primera Del Ano Derby. Note JESS GOOD REASON is a 5-time lifetime winner and top 3 finishers combined for 11 lifetime wins! Prior effort (20.00) she broke in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, bumped early, raced -2 length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (not beaten badly for 2nd) thru the 9.59 final 1/8 vs. JESS GOOD REASON. 3-back (15.58) she balked at loading, broke -3/4 length slow, bumped early, close up past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end. She will finally tackle NON-WINNERS tonight.
CAZADORES (15.67) broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), losing advantage midway, kept to his task to the end (9.87 final 1/8) when competing in night’s fastest of 3. Prior effort (20.55) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), losing lead near the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in last year’s Golden State Futurity trials. He posted a huge “A” work earlier (08/01/15). Fresh performer carries terrific gate speed and draws a favorable outside post.
GONE GONEAWAY broke off balance, swerved out (4-lanes) shortly after the start, not abused (toss it out). Prior effort (16.75) she hesitated at the start, bumped repeatedly all the way past the gap, cleared midway (-2 lengths), finished out full of run (SHOULD HAVE WON). 3-back (15.62) she broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path early, angled out to clear past the 1/16 pole, finished strong. She needs to maintain a straight course.
FAMILY LEGACY (15.85) FRACTIOUS in gate, bumped (both sides) shortly after the start, drifted out, losing -3/4 length, caught in tight quarters midway, losing path past the 1/16 pole (not ridden properly) vs. eventual maiden winner GOOD LOOKER. Prior effort he broke off balance, bumped (both sides) shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out early, bumped repeatedly past the gap, raced in traffic/shuffled back midway (toss it out). 3-back he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, drifted out (bumped) at the gap, leveled too late. Trouble prone performer needs racing luck.
MONGOOSE FOOSE (Q) 04/12 BEST over TULIE BUG (18.5-18.7) Worked inside Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), +2 length advantage past the gap, let run, responding well. Winning by +3 lengths. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/29 worked solo (12.4) Broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, hand shoved, lugged out (hard to ride) thru the final ½, never leveled. GRADE: no grade.
BLACK FACED BEAR (15.75) broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in (2-3 lanes) to the gap, -2 lengths midway, kept to his task to the end (9.84 final 1/8) vs. 1 for 14 winner STEL HAPPENS. Prior effort (15.62) he broke in, bumped at the start, drifted in, bumped early, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end.
DOCS FAST PRIZE (Q) 04/14 worked solo (18.9) Broke ok, hand shoved, asked twice at the gap, pushed along, responding ok. GRADE: C DRILL
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RACE 2
| (5) AZTECPOWER | (6) FIRST ROYAL TEAROSES | (4) UP FOR DASHING |
HORSES TO WATCH:
AZTECPOWER (Q) O4/12 outworked by MR APOLLITICAL DASH (both 12.2) Worked outside. Broke in, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride, hand shoved, even up midway, responding strong under light pressure. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/29 worked evenly with MR APOLLITICAL DASH (both 12.5) Worked inside. Broke -1/2 length slow, bumped, quick in stride, even up midway (drifting out/bumped), responding well under light pressure. Even up. GRADE: B DRILL
FIRST ROYAL TEAROSES (Q) 04/12 BEST over EAGLE APPEALS (both 12.4) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride, asked left-handed to be straightened, even up midway, asked twice left handed thru the final ½, responding strong. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/26 outworked by PRIMETIME ROYAL CHICK (13.0-12.8) Worked inside. Broke in at the start, not quick, asked immediately, -1 length midway (shifted out), let run, responding ok. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: C DRILL
UP FOR DASHING (Q) 04/02 outworked by MAJOR PRO (both 12.4) Worked inside. Swerved in (3-lanes/losing action) shortly after the start, -1 length midway (asked once left-handed), not used thru the final 1//2. Losing by -1 ½ length. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/17 outworked by BY ANY MEANS and SARA PLAIN AND TALL (12.5-12.4-12.6) Worked outside. Hesitated, broke out at the start, slow in stride, -4 lengths midway, finished out better than started under light pressure. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: B DRILL
JESS AN EAGLE broke off balance at the start, losing -2 lengths, raced in traffic (losing action) midway (toss it out). (Q) 03/24 outworked by A TOLL FOR TRES SEIS (12.4-12.5) Worked outside. Hesitated at the start, not quick early, hand shoved, responding well under light pressure. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL Lone performer with race experience!
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OTHERS:
EAGLE APPEALS (Q) 04/12 outworked by FIRST ROYAL TEAROSES (both 12.4) Worked inside. Swerved in (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, even up midway, asked left-handed thru the final ½, responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: C+ DRILL (Q) 03/26 outworked by APOLITICAL PERFECT (12.8-13.1) Worked outside. Swerved in, bumped (losing action) shortly after the start, lugged in early, -2 lengths midway (leveled), responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: C+ DRILL
ALL AVOUT CARTEL (Q) 04/07 outworked by MAHALIS SUPER HERO (12.8-12.7) Worked inside. Bumped (pushed in 2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, asked left-handed, -1/2 length midway, let run, responding ok. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: C DRILL (Q) 03/22 outworked by YOURE GONNA MISH ME (12.9-13.2) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), losing lead midway (-1 length), responding ok under light urging. Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: C-DRILL
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RACE 3
| (6) CORI CELESTI | (1) AWESOME LEAP | (5) MR. ZIPPER |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
CORI CELESTI broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -1 length near the far turn (21.96 opening quarter), 2-wide (-1 length) entering the stretch, battled the length of the stretch, proved best late at 4 furlongs vs. productive field (4-RETURNED TO WIN). 3-BACK she bumped at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (21.79 opening quarter), shook loose (+5 lengths) entering the stretch, crushed her field at 4 furlongs. Speedster adores this distance (4 furongs) and appears the lone speed!
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OTHERS:
AWESOME LEAP broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-2 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (21.87 opening quarter), -3 lengths mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task and just missed (6.48 final 1/16) vs. eventual allowance winner STRETCH (45.07 winner). Prior effort he broke well, controlled the 22.79 opening quarter, +1 length advantage entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late (rapid 6.06 final 1/160. Claimed from D Givens. Might he get 1st run at the speedy CORI CELESTI…..
- ZIPPERS overmatched in last. Prior effort he broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), angled out to clear at midstretch, FLEW for the score. 3-back he broke out at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -3 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (fanned 3-4 wide), lacked the needed response entering the stretch. 3 time lifetime winner can sit a good trip.
PRICE OF GLORY broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.21 opening quarter), lacked a rally mid-final turn vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke out at the start, dueled 5-wide (part of a 6-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back -3 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.39 opening quarter), lacked the needed response mid-final turn.. 3-back he broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) at midstretch, held gamely (6.38 final 1/16).
POLISHED SILVER broke well, lagged -10 lengths mid-backside (chasing the lone speed runner), -9 lengths near the far turn (22.75 opening quarter), lacked a rally down the lane. Prior effort he bumped at the start, fanned 7-wide mid-backside (-3 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, 4-wide to far turn (22.31 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task and just missed.
JACKOTREE (Golden Gate) broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (22.17 opening quarter), -3 lengths entering the stretch, got tired at midstretch at 5 ½ furlongs. Prior effort he raced in tight quarters (shuffled back) early, -3 lengths near the far turn (22.28 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane at. 5 ½ furlongs.
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RACE 4
| (6) MISTY’S BEST BET | (1) FAST TRACKING | (2) PUT IT THERE |
HORSES TO WATCH:
MISTY’S BEST BET broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (21.89 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage at midstretch, held strong (6.57 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.06 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) entering the stretch, battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response near the wire (tough loss) thru the rapid 6.11 final 1/16.
FAST TRACKING broke well, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), -3 lengths entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch, game for 2nd (6.70 final 1/16). Prior effort he bumped at the start, -1 length mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (21.85 opening quarter), shook loose (+3 lengths) mid-final turn, +5 lengths entering the stretch, held gamely (6.72 final 1/16). He improves his post and won from the rail 2-back. Note a program scratch on 04/16.
PUT IT THERE broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-4 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn, raced in traffic (shuffled back) around the far turn, 3-wide entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane. Prior effort he broke well, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-3 lengths), lagged -7 lengths near the far turn (22.21 opening quarter), 4-wide mid-final turn (-11 lengths), lacked a rally down the lane vs. tougher rivals. He returns to his winning class level!
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ANYTHINGTOGETEVEN broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, finished out with good energy (6.47 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), 4-wide entering the stretch, simply got rolling too late. 3-back he broke well, between rivals near the far turn (22.40 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage at top of the lane, gradually pulled clear late (6.21 final 1/16). Claimed from J Moreno. He improves his post and carries options!
CONUNDRUM PASS broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths around the far turn, -10 lengths mid-final turn at 4 furlongs. Prior effort he broke well, -2 lengths early, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (22.34 opening quarter), gradually pulled clear late. 3-back he swerved out, bumped at the start, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly) mid-backside.
WARRENS VANWINKLE broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-5 lengths), dropped back -8 lengths around the far turn, angled out 4-wide to clear entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane.
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RACE 5
| (4) THERE FOR YOU | (5) QUEEN GAMBLER | (3) AWESOME ROMANCE |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (4,5) 6th race (2,3,4,5,6) 7th race (6) 8th race (2,3,4) TOTAL $30.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (3,4,5) 6th race (2,3,4,5,6) 7th race (6) 8th race (2,3,4) TOTAL $ 45.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
THERE FOR YOU broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.678 opening quarter), -5 lengths mid-final turn (3-wide), rallied too late (6.53 final 1/16). Prior effort she stumbled, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside, angled towards the rail near the far turn, cleared entering the stretch, kept to her task to the end. 3-back she bumped at the start, losing -1 length, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-4 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.81 opening quarter), angled out to clear entering the stretch, rallied too late (6.20 final 1/16). LOOKS LIKE THE LONE CLOSER OF THIS FIELD!
QUEEN GAMBLER broke well, dueled between rivals mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), caught in tight quarters (steadied back/losing action) around the far turn (toss it out). Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.09 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, tired understandably in deep stretch (6.61 final 1/16). 3-back she broke well, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.68 opening quarter), lugged out 3-wide mod-final turn, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end. LOOKS LIKE THE LONE SPEED OF THIS FIELD.
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HORSES TO WATCH:
AWESOME ROMANCE (Los Alamitos) bumped at the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel near the far turn, -10 lengths around the far turn (21.89 opening quarter), lacked the needed response down the lane at 5 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Formerly trained by R Dominquez. Appears well spotted for sure on the class drop.
PARKER’S DREAMGIRL bumped at the start, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (-8 lengths), angled to rail near the far turn (-9 lengths), lacked a rally down the lane. Makes her 2nd start under S Perez.
HOW UP BEAN (Los Alamitos) broke well, unhurried early, raced -7 lengths near the far turn (22.29 opening quarter), lacked the needed response mid-final turn at 6 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper shortens up in distance.
LIL GRAY broke out (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, racing 7-8 lanes wide mid-backside (-20 lengths). Prior effort she broke -1 length slow, lugged out 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside, raced -18 lengths near the far turn.
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RACE 6
| (6) RIOT ACT | (2) TOBY RETURNS | (5) DOMINGA RUNNER |
HORSES TO WATCH:
RIOT ACT (15.86) hesitated, broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced in traffic (shuffled back/losing path) at the gap, not abused, finished out with run left crossing the wire (9.80 final 1/8) vs. powerful winner EVIL GENIUS. (Q) 03/26 BEST over DOWAGER (13.2-12.7) Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), lugged in (hard to ride) midway (asked once), lugged in (hard to ride) near the wire. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/15 outworked by TOBY RETURNS (12.9-12.8) Worked inside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, -1/2 length midway, responding well under light pressure. Losing by -1 ½ length. GRADE: C DRILL Gelding is still learning but can beat this field based on adjusted clocking (15.86)….
TOBY RETURNS (16.08) broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½. (Q) 03/26 outworked by ASPIRING (both 12.4) Worked outside. Broke in, bumped at the start, hand shoved, even up midway, never asked, responding strong under light pressure. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE B DRILL (Q) 03/15 BEST over RIOT ACT (12.9-12.8) Worked outside. Hesitated at the start, hand shoved, +1/2 length advantage midway (asked once), responding very well. Winning by +1 ½ length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
DOMINGA RUNNER (15.91) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, caught in tight quarters past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to her task to the end (10.12 final 1/8). (Q) 03/24 outworked by CLY RED HOT (13.1-12.9) Worked outside. Broke off balance, bumped (pushed in 2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, not abused, finished out with good energy. Losing -3 lengths. GRADE: no grade given. (Q) 03/10 outworked by CLY RED HOT (12.8-12.9) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), light hand ride, even up midway, responding ok under light pressure. Losing by -1 length. GRADE: C DRILL
HER DASHER balked at loading, broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, caught in tight quarters (appeared intimidated/losing action) midway. (Q) 03/17 worked evenly with FAVORITE QUICK CHICK (12.6-12.5-12.5) Worked in the middle. Broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, -1 length midway, let run, responding very well. Even up. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/01 outworked by KEEPER (12.5-12.7) Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, hand shoved, -2 lengths midway, pushed along, responded very well. Losing by -3 lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL
DYNASTY JESS bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, losing path past the 1/16 pole, finished out with good energy (far back) thru the 10.07 final 1/8. (Q) 03/31 (12.1-12.6-12.7) Worked in the middle. Broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, hand shoved, -4 lengths midway, finished well under light pressure. Losing by -5 lengths. GRADE B DRILL (Q) 03/19 outworked (12.5-12.7-no time) Worked in the middle. Broke well, light hand ride early, -2 lengths midway, asked twice thru the final 1/2, responding ok. Losing by -4 lengths. GRADE: C DRILL He is capable of much better based on earlier work (03/31).
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RANDOON broke off balance, swerved out (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, losing -2 length, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ vs. strong winner (American Force). (Q) 03/24 outworked by REMEBERING (12.5-12.7) Worked outside. Broke ok, hand shoved, green early, -2 lengths midway (shifted in), not ridden properly. GRADE: no grade given.
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RACE 7
| (6) KIDDY UP COWBOY | (2) APOLLITITAKA | (3) ONE SWEET SPEED |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
KIDDY UP COWBOY (15.72) broke in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced in traffic past the gap, losing path midway (-2 lengths), angled out to clear past the 1/16 pole, FLEW too late (SHOULD HAVE WON) thru the 10.12 final 1/8. Strong gallop out. (Q) 03/19 BEST over APLINE PEAKS (both 12.5) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride, hand shoved, even up midway, responding strong under light pressure. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: B DRILL STRICTLY THE ONE TO BEAT based on solid debut!
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OTHERS:
APOLLITITAKA (Q) 04/12 worked evenly with ILLICITY STREAKIN (both 12.4) Worked outside. Broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, hand shoved, -1 length midway, responding strong under light pressure. Even up. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/24 worked evenly with ILLICITY STREAKIN (both 12.5) Worked inside. Hesitated, swerved in (3-lanes) shortly after the stat, quick in stride, hand shoved, +1/2 length advantage midway, pushed along, responding strong. Even up. GRADE: B DRILL
ONE SWEET SPEED (Q) 04/07 outworked by recent maiden winner APOLLTIICAL SEVEN (15.71 winner) 12.4-12.5 Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, hand shoved, -2 lengths midway (asked right handed), responding very well under light urging. Losing by -1 ½ length. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/22 BEST over PAY MORE CASH (12.7-12.6) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted out (2-lanes) early, even up midway, asked twice thru the final ½, responding very well. Winning by +1 ½ length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
PAY MORE CASH (Q) 04/07 BEST over YOU GONNA MISH ME (12.4-12.5) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride, lugged in (3-4 lanes) early, +3 length advantage midway, pushed along, responding very well. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL (Q) 03/22 outworked by ONE SPEED SWEET (12.7-12.6) worked inside. Broke in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, hand shoved, even up midway, asked once thru the final ½, responding ok. Losing by -1 ½ length. GRADE: C DRILL
TULIE BUG balked at loading, broke -1 length slow, drifted in early, losing path past the gap (-2 ½ lengths). (Q) 04/12 outworked by MONGOOSE FOOSE (18.5-18.7) Worked outside. Broke ok, drifted in at the gap, -2 lengths midway (asked twice), responding well under light pressure. Losing by -3 lengths. GRADE: C+ DRILL
SELENE IMAGE (Q) 04/05 outworked by LA DULCE VITA (12.3-12.6) Worked outside. Broke out (2-lanes) at the start, hand shoved, -2 lengths midway (asked right-handed/swerved in/losing action), never recovered. Losing by -4 lengths. GRADE: no grade (Q) 03/22 outworked by LA DULCE VITA (12.7-12.5) Worked inside. Bumped (pushed in) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, hand shoved, -1 length midway, never leveled. Losing by -3 lengths. GRADE: no grade.
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RACE 8
| (4) MILITARIST | (3) CANELO BAY | (2) JACK MOUNTAIN |
HORSES TO WATCH:
MILITARIST (15.58) balked at loading, broke -1 ½ length slow, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, not abused (running behind horses) thru the 9.90 final 1/8 over the ‘slower-than-normal’ racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort he broke off balance, swerved out (losing action) shortly after the start in last year’s Golden State Million trials. 3-back (16.84) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out early, leveled midway, finished strong. (Q) 04/14 worked solo (17.90) broke well, quick in stride, drifted out early, hand shoved, lugged out (2-3 lanes) past the gap (asked right handed), lugged out midway, asked twice late, responding strong. GRADE: B+ DRILL Fresh and dangerous under M Casselman.
CANELO BAY (17.13) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished out with good energy (running behind horses) thru the 9.80 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.38) he broke well, quick in stride, drifted in early, -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.70 final 1/8). 3-back (15.72) he broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end. The one to fear most if he can repeat that solid runner-up 2-back!
JACK MOUNTAIN (17.72) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride, close up past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (actually just missed 2nd) thru the quick 9.52 final 1/8 vs. eventual $12,500-claiming winner TSING TAO. Prior effort (16.98) he bumped both sides shortly after the start, gained the advantage past the gap, held strong vs. soft maidens.
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OTHERS:
ATTEMTTOCATCHME (17.11) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.79 final 1/8) in his comeback. Prior effort (17.90) he was caught in tight quarters shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path at the gap, -2 lengths midway, leveled too late (9.59 final 1/8). 3-back (17.11) he broke off balance at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end. He remains along the rail.
KK GOOD BUDDY (20.19) broke off balance, swerved in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards vs. 3-time winner JESS POLLITICAN. Prior effort (16.98) he broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, bumped (impeded) at the gap, -2 lengths midway, kept to his task to the end.
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