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Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 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 | (4) RACING HOPE | (5) PARKER’S DREAMGIRL | (1) LADY BERLIN |
| 2 | (2) SHE CHICKS OUT | (4) RACINGDOWNTHEHILL | (6) MINYA |
| 3 | (3) LDS SUCKER PUNCH | (5) BLAZING TR | (1) SEPARATE PRIZE |
| 4 | (1) COULDASHOULDADID | (5) MONTRONE | (6) MR. NORMAN |
| 5 | (3) FREAKY FLOYD | (4) POLISHED SILVER | (1) BANK ROBBER |
| 6 | (4) FITZ | (6) REDNECK RYAN | (3) YOUTH MOVEMENT |
| 7 | (3) FEVENTS DYNASTY | (6) GONE GONE AWAY | (2) WITH U |
| 8 | (2) JESS FIRST PRIZE | (6) CHOWCHILLA STELTH | (3) STELEBRATION |
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COULDASHOULDADID |
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PARKER’S DREAMGIRL (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
| (4) RACING HOPE | (5) PARKER’S DREAMGIRL | (1) LADY BERLIN |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,4,5) 2nd race (1,2,4,6,7) 3rd race (3,5) 4th race (1) TOTAL $ 30.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,4,5) 2nd race (1,2,4,6,7) 3rd race (1,3,5) 4th race (1,5) TOTAL $ 90.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
RACING HOPE (Los Alamitos) broke well, chased the 4-horse speed mid-backside (-7 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (21.89 opening quarter), -8 lengths mid-final turn, kept to her task to the end at 5 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort she broke well, settled early, -12 lengths mid-backside (chasing the lone speed runner), -17 lengths near the far turn (21.70 opening quarter), lacked a rally down the lane at 6 ½ furlongs vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper fits much better in this spot and will relish the shorter distance.
PARKER’S DREAMGIRL (Santa Anita) broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.02 opening quarter), lacked the needed response mid-final turn vs. tougher rivals. Formerly trained by J Cortez. She fits much better on the class drop.
LADY BERLIN broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (22.68 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) entering the stretch, losing lead in deep stretch (gamely held 2nd) thru the 6.53 final 1/16. Prior effort she broke well, dueled 4-wide (part of the 6-horse speed duel) mid-backside, gained the slim advantage mid-final turn, dueled outside one rival entering the stretch, battled the length of the stretch, kept to her task to the end vs. winner class dropping from maiden $20,000- claiming event. Time wise she is an excellent fit.
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OTHERS:
PAPA’S LIL WILLOW broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -10 lengths near the far turn (22.68 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.53 final 1/16) vs. LADY BERLIN and company. Prior effort she broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.62 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane.
ISLAND PEARL fractious in post parade, broke out at the start, racing 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside (dueling outside 3-rivals), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.42 opening quarter), -3 lengths mid-final turn (chasing the lone speed winner), finished out with good energy (clearly 2nd best). Prior effort she bumped at the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the 6-horse speed duel mid-backside (-2 lengths), caught in tight quarters near the far turn (22.43 opening quarter), dropped back -6 lengths, 4-wide entering the stretch, finished out with good energy. 3-back she was very fractious in gate, broke in, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-2 lengths), lagged -6 lengths near the far turn (22.81 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, kept to her task to the end.
BARB off slow. Prior effort she bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-4 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (23.54 opening quarter), -5 lengths mid-final turn, traveled evenly down the lane.
LIL GREY broke -1 length slow, lugged out 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-18 lengths). Prior effort she broke off balance, drifted out (losing action) shortly after the start.
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RACE 2
| (2) SHE CHICKS OUT | (4) RACINGDOWNTHEHILL | (6) MINYA |
HORSES TO WATCH:
SHE CHICKS OUT (16.98) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, right there past the gap, caught in tight quarters (bumped) near the wire (9.76 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.67) she broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), losing lead past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.94 final 1/8). 3-back (15.87) she bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, quick in stride, gamely kept to her task to the end. Consistent performer can win this one if she can maintain a straight course.
RACINGDOWNTHEHILL (17.09) fractious in gate, broke off balance, drifted in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong for the score (9.77 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.06) he broke -3/4 length slow, quick in stride, drifted in at the gap, -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.80 final 1/8). 3-back (15.51) he bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in at the gap, kept to his task to the end. He is racing in good form and improves his post!
MINYA (16.56) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.84 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.29) he was fractious in gate, broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.91 final 1/8). 3-back (15.82) he broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 length midway lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards. Looks ultra tough with a repeat performance!
THIS CAPTAIN KLAS (15.59) broke well, caught in tight quarters early, close up past the gap, -1 length midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.84 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.22) he broke off balance, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, right here pas the gap, kept to his task to the end (just missed 2nd) thru the 9.91 final 1/8. His ratings are strong but now must flee the rail.
JML CEES FIRSTCHOICE (15.73) fractious in gate, broke in at the start, drifted in at the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.98 final 1/8) vs. eventual $6,250-claiming winner YN JAMAKINO. Prior effort (15.64) he broke off balance, bumped (pushed in) shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, drifted in midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.91 final 1/8). 3-back (15.63) he was fractious in gate, broke in at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end. He is capable of much better and improves his post.
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OTHERS:
LOUISIANA FLUSH (Q) 04/02 worked solo (18.7) no blinkers. Broke well, drifted in early, head high early, picked up good speed, past the gap, not abused, finished out with plenty left. GRADE: B DRILL Freshened since 10/28/12…….
EL GOLDEN BOY (15.77) broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, lugged out (hard to ride) past the gap, held gamely (10.04 final 1/8) vs. maidens. Prior effort he broke off balance, swerved out, bumped (losing action) shortly after the start.
JUSFIRED (17.02) hesitated at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in early, right there past the gap, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held gamely vs. maidens. Prior effort he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished steadily (9.73 final 1/8). He will be facing winners for the 1st time.
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RACE 3
| (3) LDS SUCKER PUNCH | (5) BLAZING TR | (1) SEPARATE PRIZE |
HORSES TO WATCH:
LDS SUCKER PUNCH (15.60) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, caught in tight quarters past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 2nd) thru the 9.91 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.73) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out early, losing lead midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.74 final 1/8) when favorably drawn. 3-back (15.74) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced in tight quarters past the gap, kept to his task to the end (running behind horses). Check out his improving ratings based on adjusted clocking!
BLAZING TR (15.89) bumped hard at the start, drifted in early, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (holding 3rd) thru the 9.95 final 1/8 vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Prior effort he broke off balance at the start, bumped repeatedly (shuffled back/losing path), never leveled. Adds the blinkers for the 1st time and will be making only his 2nd start since 10/24/15.
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OTHERS:
SEPARATE PRIZE (Q) 04/07 worked solo (18.6) broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, flashed good speed, light hand ride throughout, responding well. GRADE: B DRILL 1st time starter can win this one based on work!
JESS CHECK HIM OUT (15.89) swerved in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), losing lead midway (drifted in 2-3 lanes), lacked the needed response thru the final 75 yards. Prior effort he bumped at the start, losing –1 length, losing path past the gap, crossed inside to clear midway, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ after losing his best chance. 3-back (15.65) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, drifted in past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to his task to the end. He must maintain a straight course….
STEL HAPPENS broke off balance at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path at the gap, not abused (toss it out). Prior effort (17.14) she broke off balance at the start, quick in stride, close up past the gap, gained the advantage midway, kept to her task and just missed (tough loss) thru the 9.73 final 1/8 vs. easier. 3-back (15.84) she bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), losing lead past the 1/16 pole, kept to her task to the end vs. easier. 0 for 14 performer improves her post.
HRH DOS TRES SEIS broke in, bumped back shortly after the start (losing path) shortly after the start in a much needed outing. Prior effort he was off slow (toss it out).
OSCARS SWET JESSY (Q) 03/19 outworked by SEPARATE HENNESSY and SCRPITUAL (12.9-12.7-12.6) Worked inside. Broke -1 length slow, drifted in early, -1 length midway, let run, responding ok. Losing by -3 lengths. GRADE: C DRILL
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RACE 4
| (1) COULDASHOULDADID | (5) MONTRONE | (6) MR. NORMAN |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
COULDASHOULDADID broke out at the start, raced in traffic (swerved out/shuffled back) mid-backside (losing -3 lengths), lugged out badly turning for home (brutal trip) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he bumped at the start, dueled between rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.85 opening quarter), shook loose (+2 lengths) entering the stretch gradually pulled clear late (23.56 final ¼). Class dropper definitely got his speed sharpened in last pair!
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OTHERS:
MONTRONE broke off balance, swerved out (stumbled) shortly after the start, losing -8 lengths, trailed mid-backside (-16 lengths) chasing the 3-horse speed duel, -12 lengths near the far turn (22.79 opening quarter), -11 lengths mid-final turn, 3-wide entering the stretch, finished out very well (should have been much closer). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), raced in traffic (steadied back) to the far turn (22.79 opening quarter) in a race to be tossed out. 3-back he bumped at the start, raced 6-7 lanes wide mid-backside, -7 lengths near the far turn (22.28 opening quarter), finished out with good energy. Trouble prone performer is much better than his last 3 outings!
- NORMAN carried out early, racing 9-10 lanes wide mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), 4-wide to the far turn, traveled evenly down the lane. Prior effort he broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-7 lengths), caught in tight quarters (losing action) around the far turn (toss it out). 3-back he swerved in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-7 lengths), lacked a rally entering the stretch. C Chartlon remains aboard!
- CAPPUCCINO broke well, fanned 8-lanes wide mid-backside, -10 lengths around the far turn, raced wide throughout vs. 7-CLASS DROPPERS! Prior effort he broke well, caught in tight quarters (losing -3 lengths) early, raced 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-6 lengths), -7 lengths around the far turn (5.6 lanes wide), raced wide throughout thru the sizzling 6.09 final 1/16.3-back he bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), -6 lengths near the far turn (22.28 opening quarter), -4 lengths entering the stretch, rallied too late. He improves his post and is better than his last 3 races shows!
SOUTHERN ASIA bumped at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-6 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.17 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane. Claimed from K Watanabe. Better is forecast with the local race under his belt.
CODE LILLY broke out, bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-5 lengths), -7 lengths near the far turn (22.60 opening quarter), -8 lengths mid-final turn (4-wide), lacked the needed response entering the stretch. Prior effort he broke in, bumped at the start, dueled between rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.79 opening quarter), tired understandably at midstretch.3-back he broke well, +1 length advantage near the far turn (22.96 opening quarter), gradually pulled clear late vs. soft maidens.
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RACE 5
| (3) FREAKY FLOYD | (4) POLISHED SILVER | (1) BANK ROBBER |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (1,3,4) 6th race (4,6) 7th race (3,6) 8th race (2,6) TOTAL $ 24.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (1,3,4) 6th race (4,6) 7th race (2,3,6) 8th race (2,6) TOTAL $ 36.00
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HORSES TO WATCH:
FREAKY FLOYD broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped/took up/losing -3 lengths) early, caught in tight quarters around the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), dropped back -8 lengths mid-final turn, angled out 6-wide to clear entering the stretch, rallied too late (6.33 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, bumped early, -1 length mid-backside (chasing the dueling pair), -1 length near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch. hung in deep stretch vs. tougher rivals. 3-back he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -2 lengths near the far turn (21.92 opening quarter), angled out to clear entering the stretch, rallied to the front at midstretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.64 final 1/16).
POLISHED SILVER bumped at the start, fanned 7-wide mid-backside (-3 lengths) chasing the dueling pair, 4-wide to the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, rallied too late (SHOULD HAVE WON) vs. 3rd place finisher FLEW FLICKER. Prior effort he broke well, racing 7-wide mid-backside (-7 lengths) chasing the 3-horse speed duel, -7 lengths near the far turn (3-4 lanes wide), 4-5 lanes wide entering the stretch, finished out with much interest (should have been much closer). He raced wide last pair. HE IMPROVES HIS POST!
BANK ROBBER freshened since 07/28/13. Brings with him a pair of swift 3 furlongs works. Worth a strong look at the post parade and betting board!
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OTHERS:
UNSTOPPABLESTEVE broke well, bumped early, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn, raced in traffic around the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), 4-5 lanes wide entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane. Prior effort he broke out, bumped at the start, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.65 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, kept to his task to the end.
FLEW FLICKER returns to his favorite 5/8 oval. Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), -4 lengths mid-final turn, battled back at midstretch and wasn’t beaten by much at the end (6.33 final 1/16). Must respect his speed.
WARREN’S VANWINKLE prior effort he bumped at the start, losing –1 length, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-10 lengths), angled out 4-5 lanes to clear entering the stretch, lacked a rally down the lane.
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RACE 6
| (4) FITZ | (6) REDNECK RYAN | (3) YOUTH MOVEMENT |
HORSES TO WATCH:
FITZ (Q) 04/02 BEST over FIRST RED SEVENS (12.1-12.0) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), asked once left-handed early, +1/2 length advantage midway, never asked, finished out full of run under light pressure. Winning +2 lengths. GRADE: A DRILL (Q)0 03/19 worked evenly with FIRST RED SEVENS (both 12.5) Worked inside. Broke hard (pushed in 2-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), light ride early, +1 length advantage midway, responding very well under light pressure. Even up. GRADE: B DRILL
REDNECK RYAN (Q) 04/02 BEST over HOOSE COOSE (12.1-12.2) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted in early, +2 length advantage midway (shifted in), never asked, finished out full of run. Plenty left. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: A DRILL (Q) 03/19 BEST over HOOT AND HOLLER (12.7-12.3) Worked outside. Broke in, bumped at the start, quick in stride, light hand ride early, +1/2 length advantage midway, never asked, finished out strong (strong gallop out). Winning by +3 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL
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YOUTH MOVEMENT (Q) 03/31 BEST over SWEET CHOICE (12.3-12.7) Worked inside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), +5 length advantage midway, finished out full of run under light pressure. Winning by +4 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/19 outworked by FIRST AND UP (both 12.5) Worked outside. Broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, hand shoved, -2 lengths midway (asked repeatedly), responding strong. Good gallop out. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: B DRILL
AT YOUR SERVICE (Q) 03/29 BEST over DOYANNE (12.7-12.6) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride (lead), hand shoved, +1 ½ length advantage midway, never asked, plenty left. Winning by +2 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/15 BEST over DOYANNE (12.8-12.9) Worked inside. Hesitated at the start, hand shoved, +3/4 length advantage midway, asked twice thru the final ½, responding strong, strangled down near the wire. Winning by +1/2 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
PERRY GETTING DOWN (Q) 03/26 BEST over PIE EYE (12.4-13.1) Worked inside. Hesitated slightly at the start, drifted in early, leveled midway, responding strong. Plenty left. Winning by +6 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/10 BEST over PIE EYE PIE (12.7-12.6) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, -1 length midway (asked twice), responding very well. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: B DRILL
TULIE BUG (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 (Q) 03/24 worked solo (12.6) Broke off balance, drifted in early, ringy (green), leveled midway, responding well under light pressure. GRADE: C+ DRILL
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RACE 7
| (3) FERVENTS DYNASTY | (6) GONE GONE AWAY | (2) WITH U |
HORSES TO WATCH:
FERVENTS DYNASTY (17.92) bumped (drifted out) shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.60 final 1/8) in the PCQHRA Breeders Futurity trials. (Q) 02/27 BEST over FAMILY LEGACY (12.1-12.0) Worked outside. Broke out at the start, quick in stride (lead), light hand ride, +1 length advantage midway, finished strong under light pressure (getting stronger with each stride).Winning by +1 length. GRADE: A- DRILL Definitely is fit and ready!
GONE GONE AWAY (16.75) hesitated at the start, bumped repeatedly all the way past the gap, cleared midway (-2 lengths), finished out full of run (should have won). Prior effort (15.62) she broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path, angled out to clear past the 1/16 pole, finished strong (had much run left crossing the wire) vs. eventual allowance winner REASON ENOUGH (15.58 winner). 3-back she hesitated at the start, swerved out (5-6 lanes) to the gap, -3 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled too late. Looks like a real player!!
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OTHERS:
WITH U broke off balance at the start, losing -2 lengths, ringy (green) early, drifted out (losing path) midway, lugged out (hard to ride) past the 1/16 pole, never leveled (toss it out) in he comeback! Prior effort she broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 length past the gap, drifted out midway, kept to her task to the end. Note she posted a solid “B+” work earlier (08/04). Expect a much stronger performance (making only her 2nd start since 08/23/16.
PRIGGISH (16.99) broke -1 length slow, drifted in early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (should have been closer) vs. GONE GONE AWAY and company. Prior effort (17.20) she broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end. 3-back (16.91) she bumped at the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) past the gap, never cleared.
BURY ME IN SATIN broke in, bumped at the start, caught in tight quarters (bumped/squeezed back) at the gap, raced in traffic past the 1 1/16 pole (toss it out). Prior effort (17.18) she broke in, bumped repeatedly to the gap, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end.
JBO BONITA CHICA broke –1 length slow, bumped back, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early, -3 lengths past the gap, not abused thru the 9.79 final 1/8 vs. eventual allowance winner GIVE ME SUM SUGAR (17.03 winner) in her comeback.
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RACE 8
| (2) JESS FIRST PRIZE | (6) CHOWCHILLA STELTH | (3) STELEBRATION |
HORSES TO WATCH:
JESS FIRST PRIZE (16.87) hesitated, bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, caught in tight quarters early, drifted out (losing path) midway, angled out 4-5 lanes to clear past the 1/16 pole, finished out with much run left crossing the wire vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (17.05) he broke -1/2 length slow, wide path, raced -3/4 length past the gap, leveled midway, railed to the front past the 1/16 pole, held strong vs. maidens. 3-back he broke off balance, swerved in at the start, losing -1 ½ length, rallied strong too late (should have won). Class dropper will relish the longer distance (350 yards).
CHOWCHILLA STELTH (17.05) broke -3/4 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, traveled evenly thru the final ½ (running behind horses) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled too late (running behind horses) in a race to be tossed out. 3-back (16.89) he bobbled, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -3 lengths past the gap, leveled too late. Makes his 2nd start with the use of the flipping halter and improves his post!
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STELEBRATION (17.01) broke -1 ½ length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task and wasn’t beaten badly for 2nd (9.76 final 1/8). Prior effort (17.01) he broke out, bumped at the start, losing –1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, losing path midway, traveled evenly thru the final ½. 3-back (17.03) he broke in at the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths midway, leveled too late.
JAZZYS SUGAR SPOON (15.73) broke -1/2 length slow, wide path, right there past the gap, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held gamely vs. maidens. Prior effort (15.80) she broke -1 length slow, drifted in early, -2 lengths past the gap, drifted in midway, leveled too late vs. maidens.
MIGHTY BAD GIRL broke off balance (losing path) shortly after the start. Prior effort (15.70) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, drifted in (bumped) again early, -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished well (improving her position late) thru the 9.87 final 1/8. she must repeat that kind of performance.
ONE DASHIN JESS broke off balance (both from both sides) shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, not abused (toss it out). Prior effort (15.80) she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, leveled midway, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held gamely vs. maidens. 3-back she broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, lugged out thru the final ½.
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