Good morning IdaBet.com players. Remember to play the Quarters at Los Alamitos on April 24th for more exciting racing action! All of us at IdaBet.com are excited to offer our players cash rewards daily on wagers on Los Alamitos. At IdaBet, players get the best value every day of the year and we work hard to get you extra cash incentives & free branded gear on the tracks you love to play! Details can be found here on current promotions.
Les Onaka’s picks are listed below for your wagering considerations. Thanks again for directing your play the IdaBet.com way!
Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 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 | (4) NO BABY | (2) SHE’S A GIVEN | (1) OINKUS |
| 2 | (1) MR. ARAIZA | (2) ERCOLES | (3) D’ITALIA |
| 3 | (5) JESS DASH DOWN FIRST | (2) YUKO | (1) L A LITE MY FIRE |
| 4 | (5) SECRET LASS | (4) MI AGAVE | (3) TRICKY LIZ |
| 5 | (4) SPIKE THE PUNCH | (1) TEASDALE THUNDER | (3) LEGZEE |
| 6 | (4) LINE DRIVE | (5) DASH N TOLL | (3) GOOD LOOKER |
| 7 | (6) DEVOUT | (5) SPENCEY | (4) NECESSARILY ARROGANT |
| 8 | (5) FLYING PORSCHE GIRL | (4) RARELY OCCURS | (1) A MERE CHIC |
ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: |
JESS DASH DOWN FIRST |
(3RD RACE) |
SECRET LASS |
(4TH RACE) |
|
« PRICE PLAY (Longshot): |
NO BABY (longshot) |
(1ST RACE) |
SPIKE THE PUNCH (longshot) |
(5TH RACE) |
|
Abbreviations:
(Q) Qualifier/Workout
(BTL) Better Than Looked
Note: Horses are listed in order of preference.
Disclaimer: All data provided is generally accurate, but occasionally errors and omissions occur. Accelerated Technical disclaims responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors.
Copyright: Republication or re-dissemination of the contents of the Los Alamitos Handicapping Report is expressly prohibited without the written consent of Accelerated Technical. Use (including viewing) of the material contained herein constitutes acceptance of these terms.
Copyright © 2016 Accelerated Technical, Ltd – All Rights Reserved
RACE 1
| (4) NO BABY | (2) SHE’S A GIVEN | (1) OINKUS |
LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
1st race (1,2,4) 2nd race (1,2,3) 3rd race (2,5) 4th race (5) TOTAL $ 18.00
LARGE TICKET
1st race (1,2,4) 2nd race (ALL) 3rd race (2,5) 4th race (4,5) TOTAL $ 72.00
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
HORSES TO WATCH:
NO BABY (Golden Gate) swerved out at the start, settled early, -7 lengths (chasing the betting favorites dueling pair), raced -8 lengths near the far turn (22.96 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane at 6 furlongs. 5-BACK she broke well, chased the dueling pair mid- backside (-6 lengths), -8 lengths near the far turn (22.21 opening quarter), rallied too late vs. open $5,000-claimers. Mare looms a strong player if she can repeat that solid runner-up performance from Los Alamitos race 4-back!
SHE’S A GIVEN broke well, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-3 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), -5 lengths mid-final turn, 3-wide entering the stretch, finished out with good energy. Prior effort she broke out, bumped back (losing -4 lengths), -7 lengths mid-backside, closed the gap near the far turn (22.63 opening quarter), -3 lengths entering the stretch, finished well (6.48 final 1/16). Mare is racing in good form and figures for a good trip.
OINKUS swerved out sharply (bumped hard) shortly after the start, -2 lengths early, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-1 length), dueled inside 3-rivals near the far turn (22.92 opening quarter), -2 lengths entering the stretch, gamely kept to her task to the end (6.38 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke out, bumped at the start, -1 length early, rushed, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-backside, +2 length advantage near the far turn( (22.89 opening quarter), losing lead at the top of the lane, kept to her task to the end. She carries good gate speed and must respect her speed!
*******************************************************************************
OTHERS:
ROCKET RHEA bumped at the start, dueled outside 3-rivals (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back -4 lengths around the far turn, lacked the needed response down the lane vs. 3rd place finisher SHE’S A GIVEN. Prior effort she bumped at the start, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.84 opening quarter), dropped back -4 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, kept to her task to the end.
SISTER VOE broke well, dueled inside 3-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.04 opening quarter), tired understandably at midstretch.
ELUSIVE MISTRESS broke -2 lengths slow, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), -5 lengths around the far turn (22.92 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (6.38 final 1/16). Prior effort she swerved out (3-4 lanes) at the start, accelerated nicely, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-1 length),-4 lengths near the far turn, 4-wide entering the stretch, got tired at midstretch.
(((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))
RACE 2
| (1) MR. ARAIZA | (2) ERCOLES | (3) D’ITALIA |
HORSES TO WATCH;
- ARAIZA swerved out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, raced in traffic (steadied back) mid-backside (-6 lengths), dropped back -10 lengths near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (rapid 23.71 final ¼). Prior effor5t he broke -1 length slow, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-2 lengths),-2 lengths near the far turn (22.85 opening quarter), lugged out 3-4 lanes wide mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task to the end (23.56 final ¼). 3-back he broke in at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.59 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task to the end. Improves his post….the one to beat!
ERCOLES broke -2 lengths slow, chased the lone speed runner (-2 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (23.21 opening quarter), -5 lengths mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task to the end (6.45 final 1/16) at 870. Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (22.90 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, got tired at midsretch at midstretch (6.56 final 1/16). He figures for a solid trip from his inside post.
D’ITALIA broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-11 length), -12 lengths near the far turn (22.90 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, finished out with good energy (6.56 final 1/16) vs. 3rd place finisher THUNDER DRUMS and company. Prior effort he broke out at the start, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-10 lengths), -12 lengths near the far turn, traveled evenly down the lane (6.51 final 1/16).
******************************************************
OTHERS:
WALKIN INDY broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-2 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (23.21 opening quarter), -6 lengths mid-final turn, 4-wide entering the stretch, lacked a rally down the lane (6.45 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.90 opening quarter), dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, battled back at midstretch, just missed (tough loss). He must repeat that kind of performance.
THUNDER DRUMS broke -1 length slow, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-4 lengths), dropped back -8 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (23.21 opening quarter), -10 lengths mid-final turn, got tired at midstretch. Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-3 lengths), -5 lengths near the far turn (22.90 opening quarter), -6 lengths entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.56 final 1/16) vs. WALKIN INDY and company.
LOBO DE LLUVIA faced tougher rivals in all of his outings. He flashed brief speed at Santa Anita before fading down the lane at 7 furlongs. Worth a good look at the post parade and a check at the betting board. He fits well on the class drop.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
RACE 3
| (5) JESS DASH DOWN FIRST | (2) YUKO | (1) L A LITE MY FIRE |
HORSES TO WATCH;
JESS DASH DOWN FIRST broke off balance at the start, losing -1 ½ length, shifted in (2-lanes) at the gap, -1 ½ length past the gap, LEVELED TOO LATE (SHOULD HAVE WON) from the rail. Prior effort (16.68) he broke off balance, bobbled shortly after the start, losing –2 lengths, losing path, raced in TRAFFIC at the gap, angled out to clear midway (-2 lengths), FLEW TOO LATE (SHOULD HAVE WON). 3-back (16.92) he broke in, bumped (knocked off stride) shortly after the start, losing –1 ½ length, raced -3 lengths past gap, leveled too late. He takes off the flipping halter. He loses C D Alba…….
YUKO (16.63) broke -1 length slow, bumped repeatedly early, losing path at the gap, -3 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished STRONG (SHOULD HAVE WON) vs. eventual $5,000-claiming winner TLM STREAKABOO. Prior effort (16.78) he bumped (both sides) shortly after the start, losing –1 ½ length, raced -2 ½ length at the gap, LACKED RACING ROOM past the 1/16 pole, finished out full of run. Trouble prone performer can win it if he can put it all together!
***********************************************************************************************************
OTHERS:
L A LITE MY FIRE broke -1/2 length slow, raced -1 ½ length, was carried out midway, LEVELED TOO LATE (9.76 final 1/8). Prior effort (16.98) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, accelerated nicely, gained the advantage midway, gradually pulled clear late (9.87 final 1/8) vs. easier. 3-back (17.18) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, just missed (tough loss).
ONE BLEEDING LOVE (17.06) leaning as the gates opened, broke off balance, drifted in (lead) shortly after the start, losing lead past the gap, kept to her task to the end vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Prior effort (16.87) she was fractious in gate, broke well, quick in stride (lead), lugged in (7-8 lanes) all the way past the gap (+1 length), held gamely (9.59 final 1/8). 3-back (17.10) she broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), losing lead past the gap, kept to her task to the end. She is blessed with gate speed.
TLM STREAKABOO (15.61) broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride, gained the advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.85 final 1/8) vs. easier. Prior effort she hesitated, broke in, bumped (losing action) shortly after the start, drifted out at the gap (toss it out) vs. ONE BLEEDING LOVE and company.
IM JESS BABY (15.84) bumped at the start, quick in stride, gained the advantage at the gap, lacked the needed response near the wire (9.96 final 1/8) vs. easier. Prior effort she stumbled, bumped back shortly after the start. 3-back she broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, close up past the gap, drifted out (2-3 lanes) past the 1/16 pole.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
RACE 4
| (5) SECRET LASS | (4) MI AGAVE | (3) TRICKY LIZ |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
SECRET LASS bumped at the start, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back/losing -3 lengths) mid-backside, raced -4 lengths near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), -3 lengths entering the stretch, rallied strong (clearly 2nd best) at 4 furlongs vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, steadied back (tight quarters/losing -2 lengths), dropped back -5 lengths as the pace quickened mid-final turn, battled back at midstretch (should have been closer). THIS FIELD IS LOADED WITH SPEED. ENOUGH SAID!
*******************************************************************************************
OTHERS:
MI AGAVE broke well, dueled inside 3-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.21 opening quarter), shook loose (+2 lengths) entering the stretch, gradually pulled clear late (6.14 final ¼) vs. productive field (4-RETURNED TO WIN). Prior effort he broke fastest (couldn’t clear early), fanned 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside, bumped repeatedly to the far turn (brutal trip). He’s fast but so are others in this field (loaded with speed). HE MUST CLEAR…..
TRICKY LIZ (550 yards) broke -1 length slow, raced -2 lengths at the gap, gamely kept to his task (actually just missed 2nd). STRONG GALLOP OUT at 550 vs. eventual $12,500-claiming event in 27.35). Prior effort he bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dueled between rivals near the far turn (22.03 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, tired understandably in deep stretch (23.14 final ¼). He definitely got his speed sharpened in last.
AERIAL ARTIST broke well, -1 length mid-backside, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.00 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage turning for home, losing lead at the top of the lane, battled back at midstretch, held gamely (6.28 final 1/16) vs. easier. Prior effort he broke well, racing 5-6 lanes wide mid-backside (-3 lengths), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.03 opening quarter), gamely kept to his task (improving his position late).
HAYLEYS GRAY bumped at the start, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), dropped back -3 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, tired understandably at midstretch (6.61 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside one rival mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), crushed easier. She will be facing a tougher field that is loaded with speed.
TOUGH RAY broke -1 length slow, -2 lengths early, rushed, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (21.87 opening quarter), dropped back -3 lengths entering the stretch, tired understandably at midstretch vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Prior effort he broke well, dueled 3-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back -2 lengths as the pace quickened near the far turn (22.98 opening quarter), -4 lengths mid-final turn, lacked the needed response down the lane (22.51 final ¼) at 870 yards.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
RACE 5
| (4) SPIKE THE PUNCH | (1) TEASDALE THUNDER | (3) LEGZEE |
LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4
SMALL TICKET
5th race (1,4) 6th race (3,4,5,6) 7th race (4,5,6) 8th race (5) TOTAL $ 30.00
LARGE TICKET
5th race (1,4) 6th race (ALL) 7th race (4,5,6) 8th race (5) TOTAL $ 36.00
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
HORSES TO WATCH:
SPIKE THE PUNCH off slow (-6 lengths), not used, dropped back -15 lengths (chasing the dueling pair), raced -12 lengths near the far turn (22.32 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, not abused, had much run left crossing the wire, much BTL performance. 3-BACK he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths),-4 lengths near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (23.28 final ¼) vs. BETTER. He is much better than his recent outings!
TEASDALE THUNDER bumped back at the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-3 lengths), put in a good run to challenge 4-wide near the far turn (22.79 opening quarter), dropped back -3 lengths as the pace quickened entering the stretch, finished out clearly 2nd best (6.47 final 1/16). Prior effort he swerved out, bumped hard at the start, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.26 opening quarter), tired understandably in deep stretch. He figures for a good trip (chasing the speed rivals)….
****************************************************
OTHERS:
LEGZEE broke well, dueled inside 2-rivals mid-backside, dueled inside the eventual winner near the far turn (22.46 opening quarter), gained the advantage (+1 length) around the far turn, +1 length advantage entering the stretch, losing the advantage at midstretch, finished out clearly 2nd best (23.90 final ¼). Prior effort he broke well, -2 lengths early, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back) mid-backside, -4 lengths near the far turn, traveled evenly down the lane.
SMS BOOGIE NANU broke off balance, swerved in (3-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3 lengths, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), -4 lengths near the far turn (22.46 opening quarter), lacked the needed response down the lane (toss it out). Prior effort he broke out at the start, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, gamely held 2nd (24.61 final ¼). He figures to show all of his speed in this event.
CABALLO BONITO broke well, dueled 3-wide, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back) near the far turn (22.51 opening quarter), -4 lengths mid-final turn (4-5 lanes wide), gamely kept to his task to the end (should have been closer) thru the 23.66 final 1/4 Prior effort he broke out at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (4-wide), lacked the needed response entering the stretch (23.90 final ¼) vs. LEGZEE.
WHISPERING CORONA fractious in post parade, broke in at the start, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), -3 lengths near the far turn (22.48 opening quarter), lacked the needed response mid-final turn. Maiden performer will be facing multiple winners for the 1st time.
((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))
RACE 6
| (6) HOT LOOKER | (4) LINE DRIVE | (5) DASH N TOLL |
HORSES TO WATCH:
HOT LOOKER (17.05) broke -1/2 length slow, -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (not beaten badly for 2nd) when favorably drawn vs. productive field (GIVE ME SUM SUGAR came back and captured an allowance event in 17.03. Prior effort (17.79) she broke -3/4 length slow, drifted in (bumped) early, drifted in, bumped midway, gamely kept to her task to the end in the Los Alamitos Maiden Stakes. 3-back (17.39) she broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing –1 ½ length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end. She is capable of a solid rating!!
LINE DRIVE (15.58) broke in at the start, losing -1 length, drifted in at the gap, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, not abused, finished out full of run (should have been closer). Prior effort (16.01) he broke -1/2 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in his comeback. He definitely is headed in the right direction.
DASH N TOLL (15.58) broke in, bumped hard (pushed out 2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, finished out with good energy after losing his best chance vs. LINE DRIVE and company. Prior effort (15.58) he broke -1 length slow, drifted in, bumped early, -1 length past the gap, caught in tight quarters past the 1/16 pole (not ridden properly).3-back he broke in, bumped repeatedly all the way past the gap, never quit trying after losing his best chance. He needs a trouble free journey.
GOOD LOOKER (15.70) broke off balance, bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, losing path midway, cleared outside past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.93 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.48) he balked at loading, broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, drifted in to the gap, -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end (rail). 3-back he was fractious in gate, broke -1 ½ length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, never looked comfortable (toss it out). He must repeat that solid rating (15.48) 2-back!
*********************************************
OTHERS:
SEPARATE PRIZE (Q) 04/07 worked solo (18.6) Broke in (2-lanes) at the start, quick in stride, flashed good speed, light hand ride, responding very well. GRADE: B DRILL
TALL DARK DASHER (17.31) broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 3rd) thru the 9.88 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.86) he bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, lugged out past the ½, kept to his task to the end. He will be facing tougher rivals.
(((())))
RACE 7
| (6) DEVOUT | (5) SPENCEY | (4) NECESSARILY ARROGANT |
HORSES TO WATCH:
DEVOUT (Q) 03/19 worked evenly with FLYING RIGHT (both 12.1) Worked inside. Broke off balance, bumped, drifted in shortly after the start, hand shoved, bumped early, even up midway, let run, responding strong. Even up. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/05 BEST over ALPINE PEAKS (both 12.7) Worked outside. Broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, not quick early, hand shoved, leveled midway, finished very well under light pressure. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: C+ DRILL
SPENCEY (Q) 03/22 outworked by STELFAST (12.1-12.2) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride, -1 length midway, let run, responding strong. Losing by -1 length. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/08 worked evenly with STELFAST (both 12.7) Worked inside. Broke in at the start, drifted in (2-3 lanes), quick in stride, even up midway (straightened), responding well under light pressure. Even up. GRADE: B DRILL
NECESSARILY ARROGANT (Q) 04/05 outworked by ATTACK THE WIND (12.0-12.2) Worked outside. Broke well, hand shoved, asked once early, -2 ½ lengths midway, never asked, finished out full of run (strong gallop out). Losing by -2 lengths. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/19 outworked by APPOLITICAL SPIRIT (both 12.3) Worked inside. Broke in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead) hand shoved, +1/2 length advantage midway (drifted in 2-lanes), finished strong under light pressure. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: B DRILL
***************************************************
OTHERS:
SUAVECITO (Q) 03/24 outworked by VALENTINA ON FIRE (12.5-12.5-12.4) Worked inside. Broke well, hand shoved, +3/4 length advantage midway, pushed along, responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 03/10 worked evenly with UNA MAS (12.8-12.7-12.7) Worked in the middle. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), even up midway, asked in spots thru the final ½, responding ok. Even up. GRADE: C+ DRILL
RED COCOPERRY (Q) 03/22 outworked (12.4-12.8-12.4) Worked in the middle. Broke off balance at the start, losing -2 lengths, -5 lengths midway, let run, finished out much better than started. Losing by -5 lengths. GRADE: no grade (Q) 03/01 outworked by SHES POURIN (12.7-12.6) Worked inside. Broke in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, asked once early, even up midway, responding well under light pressure. Losing by -1 ½ length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
PIE EYE (Q) 03/26 outworked by PERRYS GETTIN DOWN (12.4-13.2) Worked outside. No blinkers. Broke well, hand shoved, -2 lengths midway (drifted in), asked twice, responding ok. Losing by -6 lengths. GRADE: no grade given (Q) 03/10 outworked by PERRYS GETTTIN DOWN (12.7-12.6) Worked inside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), hand shoved, +1 length advantage midway, let run, responding ok. Losing by -1 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
RACE 8
| (5) FLYING PORSCHE GIRL | (4) RARELY OCCURS | (1) A MERE CHIC |
MAJOR WIN PLAYER:
FLYING PORSCHE GIRL (16.95) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, drifted in at the gap, held gamely (9.71 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.58) she broke off balance at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late (9.65 final 1/8) vs. male rivals. 3-back she broke well, bumped early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late (9.40 final 1/8). STRICTLY THE ONE TO BEAT!
*******************************************************
OTHERS:
RARELY OCCURS she broke -1 length slow, squeezed back (losing path) shortly after the start, angled inside to clear past the gap (-2 lengths), not abused thru the final 110 yards vs. male rivals. Prior effort she balked at loading, broke -2 ½ lengths slow, bumped repeatedly all the way past the gap, finished out full of run after losing her best chance vs. tougher male rivals. She is coming off a series of much troubled trips and returns to face her own sex.
A MERE CHIC broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, caught in tight quarter (losing path/losing action) midway vs. eventual $16,000-claiming winner CHECK UP. Prior effort (15.41) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), shifted out (2-lanes) midway, held strong (9.77 final 1/8). 3-back she bumped at the start, bumped repeatedly to the gap (toss it out). She holds the highest ratings for this distance (15.41 2-back). FOLLOW UP CLOSELY
NO REAL SECRET (17.189) broke well, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, drifted out midway, never quit trying (9.71 final 1/8) in a much needed outing. Prior effort (15.81) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, right there past the gap, gamely kept to her task and proved best late vs. maidens. She lands a tougher post…..
TAC IT WITH CHARM (17.31) broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out early, -3/4 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 9.91 final 1/8 vs. productive field (MINYA came back and captured a $4,000- claiming event in 15.65). Prior effort she broke -1 ½ length slow, raced -2 lengths midway (losing path) in a race to be tossed out.
(((((((((((((()))))))))))))
End
