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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Santa Anita Park Report (Feb. 21-23)
Santa Anita Recap for Friday (2-21-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. No front running winners on dirt. The turf course winners were a last-to-first closet at 5.5 furlongs, a dueling front runner at one mile, and a stalker at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Riding doubles for Assael Espinoza (dirt sprints), Umberto Rispoli (dirt routes), and Joel Rosario (turf). Training doubles for Mark Glatt and John Sadler (turf routes).
The Rainbow 6 pool was $114,710, and one winning ticket took down the entire jackpot - $454,497.90.
Feb. 21 Claims: Race 4 - Love a Honeybadger ($16k, Peter Miller).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-21-20
SA 4 Tiz Toffee/Christy Jackson Exacta ($30.00)
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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (2-22-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at one mile on dirt. The turf course winners were a stalker at a mile and an eighth, two stalkers at one mile, and a stalker at 5.5 furlongs.
A pair of turf wins for Abel Cedillo.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $142,748, and multiple winning tickets paid $38,124.76 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $32,678 when live racing resumes Sunday, Feb. 23.
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Fast main track and firm turf course. No front running winners on dirt. The turf course winners were a last-to-first closet at 5.5 furlongs, a dueling front runner at one mile, and a stalker at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Riding doubles for Assael Espinoza (dirt sprints), Umberto Rispoli (dirt routes), and Joel Rosario (turf). Training doubles for Mark Glatt and John Sadler (turf routes).
The Rainbow 6 pool was $114,710, and one winning ticket took down the entire jackpot - $454,497.90.
Feb. 21 Claims: Race 4 - Love a Honeybadger ($16k, Peter Miller).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-21-20
SA 4 Tiz Toffee/Christy Jackson Exacta ($30.00)
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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (2-22-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at one mile on dirt. The turf course winners were a stalker at a mile and an eighth, two stalkers at one mile, and a stalker at 5.5 furlongs.
A pair of turf wins for Abel Cedillo.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $142,748, and multiple winning tickets paid $38,124.76 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $32,678 when live racing resumes Sunday, Feb. 23.
You can read the rest of this post at The Runaway Horse...
Santa Anita Park Report (Feb. 7-9)
Santa Anita Recap for Friday (2-7-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running winners at one mile on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a dueling front runner at 5.5 furlongs, two stalkers at 5.5 furlongs, and a dueling front runner at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
A pair of turf sprint wins for jockey Umberto Rispoli. Trainer Peter Miller saddled a pair of turf winners.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $93,072 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $119.94 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $157,053 when live racing resumes on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Baffle Stakes Recap (2-7-20) - Winner: Billy Batts ($6.80)
A very big scratch (Phast Pharoah) changed this race dramatically. Bulletproof One was quicker than her rivals early, and that was hardly a surprise. Big Returns and Air Force Jet chased, and none of those three runners were around at the end. Billy Batts sat behind those three, got the first run, and held off late runners Rager and Rookie Mistake to score by a length and a half. Peter Miller saddled the winner, and he seemingly has plenty of options with this one. He was pretty good at one mile as a juvenile, and now we know he can sprint.
Feb. 8 Claims: Race 4 - Desert Smoke ($10k, Eddie Truman).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-7-20
SA 1 AUSTIN’S BOY ($5.00), Exacta ($6.40)
SA 2 Canadian Game/Norski Exacta ($2.90)
Double (races 1-2, $6.20)
SA 3 Homehome/Win Often Exacta (SA Best Bet #1, $16.90)
Double (races 2-3, $11.80)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $6.10)
SA 6 ROYAL INSIDER ($13.00)
Double (races 5-6, $50.60)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $26.70)
Double (races 6-7, $57.60)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $28.05)
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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (2-8-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running winners at one mile on dirt (8f, 7f). The turf course winners were a front runner at 5.5 furlongs and three stalkers at one mile.
Riding doubles for Abel Cedillo (turf routes), Flavien Prat (dirt route/sprint), Tiago Pereira (dirt sprints), and Umberto Rispoli (turf). Richard Baltas and Jeff Mullins both saddled a pair of winners.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $175,924 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $624.44 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $197,331 when live racing resumes on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Las Virgenes Stakes (G2) Recap (2-8-20) - Winner: Venetian Harbor ($2.60)
How good is Venetian Harbor? I am really not sure, and we did not learn much in this spot. The impressive sprint maiden winner only faced four foes in this flat mile route test, and she cruised to a very easy early lead. It was game over after an opening quarter in 23.52. She was already six lengths in front at that point. Flavien Prat slowed things down in the middle, and Baffert trainees Stellar Sound and Gingham were within a length. Venetian Harbor opened up again in the stretch and was 9+ in front of Gingham at the end. She was geared down late. Gingham was 2+ in front of Stellar Sound. Big Blue Nation was far back in 4th and Cholula Lips was a distant last.
Thunder Road Stakes (G3) Recap (2-8-20) - Winner: River Boyne ($11.60)
This is one of the most wide open divisions in SoCal. They take turns beating each other, and River Boyne had his turn in this one mile affair. Kingly set the pace as expected, and Take the One O One chased him. River Boyne sat the right trip in 3rd, got first run, and scored comfortably by 2-1/2 lengths. It was a blanket finish for the minor awards, and 50-1 bomber Camino Del Paraiso just nabbed 2nd over True Valour, Kingly, and Frontier Market. Majestic Eagle was another neck back in 6th, and was followed by Ronald R, The Hunted, and Take the One O One.
Feb. 8 Claims: Race 3 - Edna ($10k, Alfredo Marquez), Todos Santos ($10k, Jeff Metz).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-8-20
SA 2 Kustom for Karl/Rakassah/Dipping In Trifecta ($11.80)
SA 6 FRENCH ROSE (SA Best Bet, $5.40)
Double (races 5-6, $8.00)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $32.80)
SA 9 Fivestar Lynch/Trojan Magic/Camps Bay Trifecta ($55.90)
AQU 8 MONTAUK TRAFFIC ($7.60), Exacta ($25.00)
OP 8 SHARE THE UPSIDE ($6.80), Trifecta ($56.00)
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Santa Anita Recap for Sunday (2-9-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One dueling front running winner at seven furlongs on dirt. The turf course winners were a midpack at 5.5 furlongs, two stalkers at one mile, and a closer at a mile and an eighth (rail at 20 feet).
Riding double for Joel Rosario. Training double for Patrick Gallagher.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $140,508 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $255.30 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $140,508 when live racing resumes on Friday, Feb. 14.
San Vicente Stakes (G2) Recap (2-9-20) - Winner: Nadal ($2.60)
I liked this victory very much. Nadal was returning in three weeks and only had one work for this. Also, this was not his first intended goal. They were talking about the Southwest Stakes as his second start. Baffert called an audible and it worked out perfectly. Ginobili flashed sharp speed from the outside box and beat Nadal to the early lead. Nadal cruised up inside of Ginobili and those two matched strides throughout. Joel Rosario aboard Nadal always seemed confident and the edged clear in late stretch to prevail by a bit less than a length. Ginobili easily held 2nd in an excellent effort for Abel Cedillo and Richard Baltas. Fast Enough was a solid enough 3rd but was never going to threaten the top pair. Storm the Court missed 3rd by a neck in a race he needed. The BC Juvenile (G1) hero will stretch back out next time, and will have to run much better. It was 15+ back to Ra’ad, and brief pace presser Party Town eased. Nadal got plenty out of this race and is ready to stretch out. The Rebel Stakes is probably his next target.
Feb. 9 Claims: Race 1 - Drift Away ($25k, Mark Glatt), Square Peggy ($25k, Vladimir Cerin). Race 4 - Winning Element ($40k, Ryan Hanson).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-9-20
SA 2 Arc Nation/Arch Ability Exacta ($13.70)
SA 4 WINNING ELEMENT ($2.80), Exacta ($4.50)
Double (races 3-4, $8.40)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $10.75)
Double (races 4-5,$12.80)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $11.80)
SA 7 NADAL ($2.60), Exacta ($6.00)
Double (races 6-7, $9.00)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $15.75)
AQU 6 Local Hero/Shalako Exacta ($30.80)
AQU 8 More Mischief/Newly Minted Exacta ($13.80)
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Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running winners at one mile on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a dueling front runner at 5.5 furlongs, two stalkers at 5.5 furlongs, and a dueling front runner at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
A pair of turf sprint wins for jockey Umberto Rispoli. Trainer Peter Miller saddled a pair of turf winners.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $93,072 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $119.94 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $157,053 when live racing resumes on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Baffle Stakes Recap (2-7-20) - Winner: Billy Batts ($6.80)
A very big scratch (Phast Pharoah) changed this race dramatically. Bulletproof One was quicker than her rivals early, and that was hardly a surprise. Big Returns and Air Force Jet chased, and none of those three runners were around at the end. Billy Batts sat behind those three, got the first run, and held off late runners Rager and Rookie Mistake to score by a length and a half. Peter Miller saddled the winner, and he seemingly has plenty of options with this one. He was pretty good at one mile as a juvenile, and now we know he can sprint.
Feb. 8 Claims: Race 4 - Desert Smoke ($10k, Eddie Truman).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-7-20
SA 1 AUSTIN’S BOY ($5.00), Exacta ($6.40)
SA 2 Canadian Game/Norski Exacta ($2.90)
Double (races 1-2, $6.20)
SA 3 Homehome/Win Often Exacta (SA Best Bet #1, $16.90)
Double (races 2-3, $11.80)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $6.10)
SA 6 ROYAL INSIDER ($13.00)
Double (races 5-6, $50.60)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $26.70)
Double (races 6-7, $57.60)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $28.05)
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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (2-8-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running winners at one mile on dirt (8f, 7f). The turf course winners were a front runner at 5.5 furlongs and three stalkers at one mile.
Riding doubles for Abel Cedillo (turf routes), Flavien Prat (dirt route/sprint), Tiago Pereira (dirt sprints), and Umberto Rispoli (turf). Richard Baltas and Jeff Mullins both saddled a pair of winners.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $175,924 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $624.44 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $197,331 when live racing resumes on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Las Virgenes Stakes (G2) Recap (2-8-20) - Winner: Venetian Harbor ($2.60)
How good is Venetian Harbor? I am really not sure, and we did not learn much in this spot. The impressive sprint maiden winner only faced four foes in this flat mile route test, and she cruised to a very easy early lead. It was game over after an opening quarter in 23.52. She was already six lengths in front at that point. Flavien Prat slowed things down in the middle, and Baffert trainees Stellar Sound and Gingham were within a length. Venetian Harbor opened up again in the stretch and was 9+ in front of Gingham at the end. She was geared down late. Gingham was 2+ in front of Stellar Sound. Big Blue Nation was far back in 4th and Cholula Lips was a distant last.
Thunder Road Stakes (G3) Recap (2-8-20) - Winner: River Boyne ($11.60)
This is one of the most wide open divisions in SoCal. They take turns beating each other, and River Boyne had his turn in this one mile affair. Kingly set the pace as expected, and Take the One O One chased him. River Boyne sat the right trip in 3rd, got first run, and scored comfortably by 2-1/2 lengths. It was a blanket finish for the minor awards, and 50-1 bomber Camino Del Paraiso just nabbed 2nd over True Valour, Kingly, and Frontier Market. Majestic Eagle was another neck back in 6th, and was followed by Ronald R, The Hunted, and Take the One O One.
Feb. 8 Claims: Race 3 - Edna ($10k, Alfredo Marquez), Todos Santos ($10k, Jeff Metz).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-8-20
SA 2 Kustom for Karl/Rakassah/Dipping In Trifecta ($11.80)
SA 6 FRENCH ROSE (SA Best Bet, $5.40)
Double (races 5-6, $8.00)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $32.80)
SA 9 Fivestar Lynch/Trojan Magic/Camps Bay Trifecta ($55.90)
AQU 8 MONTAUK TRAFFIC ($7.60), Exacta ($25.00)
OP 8 SHARE THE UPSIDE ($6.80), Trifecta ($56.00)
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Santa Anita Recap for Sunday (2-9-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One dueling front running winner at seven furlongs on dirt. The turf course winners were a midpack at 5.5 furlongs, two stalkers at one mile, and a closer at a mile and an eighth (rail at 20 feet).
Riding double for Joel Rosario. Training double for Patrick Gallagher.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $140,508 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $255.30 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $140,508 when live racing resumes on Friday, Feb. 14.
San Vicente Stakes (G2) Recap (2-9-20) - Winner: Nadal ($2.60)
I liked this victory very much. Nadal was returning in three weeks and only had one work for this. Also, this was not his first intended goal. They were talking about the Southwest Stakes as his second start. Baffert called an audible and it worked out perfectly. Ginobili flashed sharp speed from the outside box and beat Nadal to the early lead. Nadal cruised up inside of Ginobili and those two matched strides throughout. Joel Rosario aboard Nadal always seemed confident and the edged clear in late stretch to prevail by a bit less than a length. Ginobili easily held 2nd in an excellent effort for Abel Cedillo and Richard Baltas. Fast Enough was a solid enough 3rd but was never going to threaten the top pair. Storm the Court missed 3rd by a neck in a race he needed. The BC Juvenile (G1) hero will stretch back out next time, and will have to run much better. It was 15+ back to Ra’ad, and brief pace presser Party Town eased. Nadal got plenty out of this race and is ready to stretch out. The Rebel Stakes is probably his next target.
Feb. 9 Claims: Race 1 - Drift Away ($25k, Mark Glatt), Square Peggy ($25k, Vladimir Cerin). Race 4 - Winning Element ($40k, Ryan Hanson).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-9-20
SA 2 Arc Nation/Arch Ability Exacta ($13.70)
SA 4 WINNING ELEMENT ($2.80), Exacta ($4.50)
Double (races 3-4, $8.40)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $10.75)
Double (races 4-5,$12.80)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $11.80)
SA 7 NADAL ($2.60), Exacta ($6.00)
Double (races 6-7, $9.00)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $15.75)
AQU 6 Local Hero/Shalako Exacta ($30.80)
AQU 8 More Mischief/Newly Minted Exacta ($13.80)
Article by Jarrod Horak
Please visit The Runaway Horse Sales page to purchase my daily Santa Anita picks.
Friday, February 7, 2020
Santa Anita Park Report 2020 (Jan. 30-Feb. 2)
Santa Anita Recap for Thursday (1-30-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running dirt sprint winners (6f, 6.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a presser/stalker at one mile and a stalker at 5.5 furlongs (rail at 20 feet).
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No riding or training doubles on Thursday.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $51,725 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $905.34 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $50,049 when live racing resumes on Friday, Jan. 31.
Jan. 30 Claims: None.
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-30-20
SA 4 GO DADDY GO ($10.80)
Double (races 3-4, $28.60)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $58.00)
SA 5 BLAME IT ON KITTY (SA Best Bet, $5.80)
Double (races 4-5, $45.40)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $27.70)
SA EARLY PICK 4 (races 2-5, $185.85)
SA 6 Shootin Money/Mosienko Exacta ($13.00)
Double (races 5-6, $44.00)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $62.60)
SA 7 Lightning Fast/Audance Exacta ($9.10)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $30.10)
SA LATE PICK 4 (races 4-7, $154.10)
SA LATE PICK 5 (races 3-7, $246.35)
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Santa Anita Recap for Friday (1-31-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at six furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at 5.5 furlongs, and a pair of stalkers at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
Hat trick for Joel Rosario, and a riding double for Flavien Prat. Richard Baltas saddled two winners and Rosario rode both.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $72,309 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $215.12 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $66,604 when live racing resumes on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Jan. 31 Claims: Race 2 - Busy Paynter ($20k, Mark Glatt), Mongolian Humor ($20k, Peter Miller).
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-31-20
SA 1 Jetovator/A Man’s Man Exacta ($6.00)
SA 6 LITTLE BIRD (SA Best Bet #2, $6.20)
Double (races 5-6, $29.00)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $35.00)
SA 7 ITSTHATTIME ($6.60), Superfecta ($13.70)
Double (races 6-7, $19.00)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $21.10)
SA LATE PICK 4 (races 4-7,$107.05)
SA LATE PICK 5 (races 3-7, $214.45)
RAINBOW 6 (races 2-7, 6 out of 6, $215.12)
AQU 5 WHERE’S RUDY ($6.30), Exacta ($23.40)
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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (2-1-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running winners on dirt (6f, 8f, 9f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at 5.5 furlongs, a stalker at 5.5 furlongs, a stalker at a mile and a quarter, and a patient midpack closer at one mile.
Hat trick for Flavien Prat (2 graded wins). Bob Baffert saddled two winners.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $208,630 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $946.44 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $114,370 when live racing resumes on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: Thousand Words ($3.20)
These early winter Derby preps at a mile and a sixteenth are not particularly important. They key is to keep earning points and moving forward, and hopefully stay healthy. Things will get serious at a mile and an eighth in March and April. High Velocity got out there and gave his chalky stablemate a target. Tizamagician chased outside and Thousand Words was patiently ridden inside and behind horses under Flavien Prat. The favorite came off the rail and engaged High Velocity in the stretch, and fought hard to the end to prevail by a bit less than a length. Surface switcher Royal Act nabbed 2nd late, and High Velocity was another neck back in 3rd. Tizamagician could not go with the top runners late and ended up an even 4th. He was followed by Encoder and Zimba Warrior. As for the winner, this was a solid beginning to his 3yo campaign. I love his tactical speed and heart, and nothing seems to bother him (track condition, racing inside, eating dirt, etc). He is now 3-for-3 with 20 Derby points. I doubt he was fully cranked for this. No reason to be. He should be sharper, faster, and fitter next time.
San Marcos Stakes (G2) Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: United ($3.60)
United finally got his much deserved first graded victory. Brown Storm carved out the fractions and Chosen Vessel was in chase mode. United found a nice stalking spot outside under Flavien Prat. The favorite took a short lead in the stretch and Celopatra’s Strike and Oscar Dominguez were breathing down his neck. United was plenty fit for this and got the job done by a 1/2 length in this mile and a quarter test. Cleopatra’s Strike was a neck better than Oscar Dominguez for runner-up honors, and Brown Storm was right behind them in 4th. Multiplier and Chosen Vessel were the final two runners in this tight six pack.
San Pasqual (G2) Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: Midcourt ($6.40)
Midcourt got back on the beam after a troubled trip in the San Antonio. Victor Espinoza did not fool around this time. He shot straight to the front and lead them on a merry chase. That is the second time the versatile gelding set the pace in the stakes ranks, and he seems just as comfortable stalking and closing. The Big ‘Cap on March 7 is probably next, and he is a very strong contender if he opts for that spot. Two Thirty Five stalked from 4th and was clearly second best. Combatant rallied for 3rd from the outside post. That has been the story of his career. He loves to purse nibble. King Abner found 9f a bit out of reach and ended up 4th, and Restrainedvengence chased the winner and weakened to 5th. Instagrand did not show speed and checked in 6th, and Roadster never got involved as the beaten favorite. He has now dropped six straight since the 2019 SA Derby. I thought he might bounce back here, but no dice. Maybe he is best in longer sprints. California Street and Bold Endeavour trailed.
Feb. 1 Claims: None.
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-1-20
SA 3 AUBERGE ($3.20)
Double (races 2-3, $28.80)
SA 6 THOUSAND WORDS ($3.20)
Double (races 5-6, $49.80)
SA 7 UNITED ($3.60), Exacta ($5.70), Trifecta ($5.55)
Double (races 6-7, $5.40)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $21.30)
Double (races 7-8, $13.40)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $4.85)
SA 9 BODHICITTA (SA Best Bet #2, $7.60)
Double (races 8-9, $22.20)
Pick 3 (races 7-9, $12.65)
SA LATE PICK 4 (races 6-9, $26.55)
SA LATE PICK 5 (races 5-9, $323.85)
AQU 8 MAX PLAYER (Best Bet, $12.80), Trifecta ($35.25)
GP 6 TONALIST’S SHAPE ($2.60), Exacta ($5.40)
OP 6 TARAZ ($2.20)
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Santa Anita Recap for Sunday (2-2-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running winners at six furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at a mile and an eighth, and dueling front runner at 5.5 furlongs (rail at 10 feet).
Richard Baltas saddled two turf winners.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $93,356 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $1,022.80 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $135,744 when live racing resumes on Friday, Feb. 7.
Feb. 7 Claims: Race 3 - Sheza Factor ($16k, Victor Garcia). Race 7 - Rstars and Stripes ($50k, Steve Knapp).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-2-20
SA 3 Sheza Factor/Leading Indicator Exacta ($5.40)
SA 7 RSTARS AND STRIPES ($4.80)
Double (races 6-7, $33.80)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $45.40)
AQU 6 HAY FIELD ($3.70)
AQU 8 QUICKFLASH ($4.00), Trifecta ($58.50)
AQU Late Pick 4 (races 5-8, $24.12)
Article by Jarrod Horak
Please visit The Runaway Horse Sales page to purchase my daily Santa Anita picks.
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running dirt sprint winners (6f, 6.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a presser/stalker at one mile and a stalker at 5.5 furlongs (rail at 20 feet).
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No riding or training doubles on Thursday.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $51,725 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $905.34 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $50,049 when live racing resumes on Friday, Jan. 31.
Jan. 30 Claims: None.
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-30-20
SA 4 GO DADDY GO ($10.80)
Double (races 3-4, $28.60)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $58.00)
SA 5 BLAME IT ON KITTY (SA Best Bet, $5.80)
Double (races 4-5, $45.40)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $27.70)
SA EARLY PICK 4 (races 2-5, $185.85)
SA 6 Shootin Money/Mosienko Exacta ($13.00)
Double (races 5-6, $44.00)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $62.60)
SA 7 Lightning Fast/Audance Exacta ($9.10)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $30.10)
SA LATE PICK 4 (races 4-7, $154.10)
SA LATE PICK 5 (races 3-7, $246.35)
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Santa Anita Recap for Friday (1-31-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at six furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at 5.5 furlongs, and a pair of stalkers at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
Hat trick for Joel Rosario, and a riding double for Flavien Prat. Richard Baltas saddled two winners and Rosario rode both.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $72,309 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $215.12 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $66,604 when live racing resumes on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Jan. 31 Claims: Race 2 - Busy Paynter ($20k, Mark Glatt), Mongolian Humor ($20k, Peter Miller).
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-31-20
SA 1 Jetovator/A Man’s Man Exacta ($6.00)
SA 6 LITTLE BIRD (SA Best Bet #2, $6.20)
Double (races 5-6, $29.00)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $35.00)
SA 7 ITSTHATTIME ($6.60), Superfecta ($13.70)
Double (races 6-7, $19.00)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $21.10)
SA LATE PICK 4 (races 4-7,$107.05)
SA LATE PICK 5 (races 3-7, $214.45)
RAINBOW 6 (races 2-7, 6 out of 6, $215.12)
AQU 5 WHERE’S RUDY ($6.30), Exacta ($23.40)
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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (2-1-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running winners on dirt (6f, 8f, 9f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at 5.5 furlongs, a stalker at 5.5 furlongs, a stalker at a mile and a quarter, and a patient midpack closer at one mile.
Hat trick for Flavien Prat (2 graded wins). Bob Baffert saddled two winners.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $208,630 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $946.44 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $114,370 when live racing resumes on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: Thousand Words ($3.20)
These early winter Derby preps at a mile and a sixteenth are not particularly important. They key is to keep earning points and moving forward, and hopefully stay healthy. Things will get serious at a mile and an eighth in March and April. High Velocity got out there and gave his chalky stablemate a target. Tizamagician chased outside and Thousand Words was patiently ridden inside and behind horses under Flavien Prat. The favorite came off the rail and engaged High Velocity in the stretch, and fought hard to the end to prevail by a bit less than a length. Surface switcher Royal Act nabbed 2nd late, and High Velocity was another neck back in 3rd. Tizamagician could not go with the top runners late and ended up an even 4th. He was followed by Encoder and Zimba Warrior. As for the winner, this was a solid beginning to his 3yo campaign. I love his tactical speed and heart, and nothing seems to bother him (track condition, racing inside, eating dirt, etc). He is now 3-for-3 with 20 Derby points. I doubt he was fully cranked for this. No reason to be. He should be sharper, faster, and fitter next time.
San Marcos Stakes (G2) Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: United ($3.60)
United finally got his much deserved first graded victory. Brown Storm carved out the fractions and Chosen Vessel was in chase mode. United found a nice stalking spot outside under Flavien Prat. The favorite took a short lead in the stretch and Celopatra’s Strike and Oscar Dominguez were breathing down his neck. United was plenty fit for this and got the job done by a 1/2 length in this mile and a quarter test. Cleopatra’s Strike was a neck better than Oscar Dominguez for runner-up honors, and Brown Storm was right behind them in 4th. Multiplier and Chosen Vessel were the final two runners in this tight six pack.
San Pasqual (G2) Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: Midcourt ($6.40)
Midcourt got back on the beam after a troubled trip in the San Antonio. Victor Espinoza did not fool around this time. He shot straight to the front and lead them on a merry chase. That is the second time the versatile gelding set the pace in the stakes ranks, and he seems just as comfortable stalking and closing. The Big ‘Cap on March 7 is probably next, and he is a very strong contender if he opts for that spot. Two Thirty Five stalked from 4th and was clearly second best. Combatant rallied for 3rd from the outside post. That has been the story of his career. He loves to purse nibble. King Abner found 9f a bit out of reach and ended up 4th, and Restrainedvengence chased the winner and weakened to 5th. Instagrand did not show speed and checked in 6th, and Roadster never got involved as the beaten favorite. He has now dropped six straight since the 2019 SA Derby. I thought he might bounce back here, but no dice. Maybe he is best in longer sprints. California Street and Bold Endeavour trailed.
Feb. 1 Claims: None.
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-1-20
SA 3 AUBERGE ($3.20)
Double (races 2-3, $28.80)
SA 6 THOUSAND WORDS ($3.20)
Double (races 5-6, $49.80)
SA 7 UNITED ($3.60), Exacta ($5.70), Trifecta ($5.55)
Double (races 6-7, $5.40)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $21.30)
Double (races 7-8, $13.40)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $4.85)
SA 9 BODHICITTA (SA Best Bet #2, $7.60)
Double (races 8-9, $22.20)
Pick 3 (races 7-9, $12.65)
SA LATE PICK 4 (races 6-9, $26.55)
SA LATE PICK 5 (races 5-9, $323.85)
AQU 8 MAX PLAYER (Best Bet, $12.80), Trifecta ($35.25)
GP 6 TONALIST’S SHAPE ($2.60), Exacta ($5.40)
OP 6 TARAZ ($2.20)
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Santa Anita Recap for Sunday (2-2-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running winners at six furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at a mile and an eighth, and dueling front runner at 5.5 furlongs (rail at 10 feet).
Richard Baltas saddled two turf winners.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $93,356 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $1,022.80 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $135,744 when live racing resumes on Friday, Feb. 7.
Feb. 7 Claims: Race 3 - Sheza Factor ($16k, Victor Garcia). Race 7 - Rstars and Stripes ($50k, Steve Knapp).
SA Full Card Highlights for 2-2-20
SA 3 Sheza Factor/Leading Indicator Exacta ($5.40)
SA 7 RSTARS AND STRIPES ($4.80)
Double (races 6-7, $33.80)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $45.40)
AQU 6 HAY FIELD ($3.70)
AQU 8 QUICKFLASH ($4.00), Trifecta ($58.50)
AQU Late Pick 4 (races 5-8, $24.12)
Article by Jarrod Horak
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Friday, January 31, 2020
Santa Anita Park Report 2020 (January 24-26)
Santa Anita Recap for Friday (1-24-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One dueling front running winner at six furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at one mile, a patient runner at one mile, and a front runner at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
Riding double for Eswan Flores. Training double for Hector Palma.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $158,860 and one winning jackpot ticket paid $721,789.40.
Jan. 24 Claims: Race 6 - Toothless Wonder ($16k, Steve Miyadi). Race 7 - Murad Khan ($50k, Doug O’Neill).
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-24-20
SA 3 NOMIZAR (SA Best Bet #1, $8.60), Exacta ($12.30)
Double (races 3-4, $40.40)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $48.70)
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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (1-25-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four front running winners on dirt (6f, 6.5f, 8f, 6f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at 5.5 furlongs, a stalker at one mile, a two last-to-first closers at a mile and an eighth (rail at 10 feet).
Abel Cedillo guided home four winners. Geovanni Franco booted home a pair on turf.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $94,147 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $2,958.12 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $21,552 when live racing resumes on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Palos Verdes Stakes (G2) Recap (1-25-20) - Winner: Captain Scotty ($9.80)
An original field of six was scratched down to four. Captain Scotty cleared early and it was game over. Flagstaff chased throughout and fell a neck short. He was well clear of outside stalker Speed Pass, and Grinning Tiger broke a bit slow and trailed throughout.
Jan. 25 Claims: Race 3 - Fire When Ready ($12.5k, Jeff Mullins).
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-25-20
SA 2 REMEMBER TO SMILE ($3.40)
Double (races 1-2, $15.40)
SA 3 CONQUEST COBRA ($6.40), Exacta ($5.80)
Double (races 2-3, $12.20)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $11.10)
SA 4 STACKIN SILVER ($3.00)
Double (races 3-4, $13.20)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $3.80)
OP 8 Pioneer Spirit/Bankit Exacta ($43.60)
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Santa Anita Recap for Sunday (1-26-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running dirt sprint winners at 5.5f panels. The winning turf course running styles were a dueling front runner at 5.5 furlongs, and two stalkers at 5.5 furlongs (rail at 20 feet).
Joel Rosario booted home the early double.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $72,745 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $6,477.04 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $38,207 when live racing resumes on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Clocker’s Corner Stakes Recap (1-26-20) - Winner: Lil Milo ($14.20)
The pace figured to be swift and it was (Bay Muzik, What’sontheagenda dueled). Lil Milo sat the right outside stalking trip and got the jump on the closers in a length and a quarter tally. Post time favorite Ghoul got up for 2nd but was placed 5th for causing interference in the stretch. What’sontheagenda was elevated to 2nd, and Ax Man and Double Touch were next. Oiseau de Guerre and Bay Muzik trailed.
Jan. 26 Claims: None.
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-26-20
SA 1 Untouched Elegance/Jaccat Exacta ($6.50), Trifecta ($16.05)
SA 2 BOOGALUTE (SA Best Bet #1, $4.00), Exacta ($4.40)
Double (races 1-2, $8.60)
Double (races 2-3, $17.00)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $17.95)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $43.70)
SA 5 MYSTERY MESSENGER (SA Best Bet #2, $12.20), Exacta ($16.00)
Double (races 4-5, $59.00)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $74.15)
Double (races 5-6, $82.40)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $91.60)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $176.10)
SA 8 SHE CHERIE ($5.20)
Double (races 7-8, $54.60)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $76.00)
HOU 8 Lady Apple/Serengeti Empress Exacta ($55.40)
HOU 10 WINNING ENVELOPE ($6.40), Exacta ($19.80)
Article by Jarrod Horak
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Fast main track and firm turf course. One dueling front running winner at six furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at one mile, a patient runner at one mile, and a front runner at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
Riding double for Eswan Flores. Training double for Hector Palma.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $158,860 and one winning jackpot ticket paid $721,789.40.
Jan. 24 Claims: Race 6 - Toothless Wonder ($16k, Steve Miyadi). Race 7 - Murad Khan ($50k, Doug O’Neill).
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-24-20
SA 3 NOMIZAR (SA Best Bet #1, $8.60), Exacta ($12.30)
Double (races 3-4, $40.40)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $48.70)
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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (1-25-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four front running winners on dirt (6f, 6.5f, 8f, 6f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at 5.5 furlongs, a stalker at one mile, a two last-to-first closers at a mile and an eighth (rail at 10 feet).
Abel Cedillo guided home four winners. Geovanni Franco booted home a pair on turf.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $94,147 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $2,958.12 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $21,552 when live racing resumes on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Palos Verdes Stakes (G2) Recap (1-25-20) - Winner: Captain Scotty ($9.80)
An original field of six was scratched down to four. Captain Scotty cleared early and it was game over. Flagstaff chased throughout and fell a neck short. He was well clear of outside stalker Speed Pass, and Grinning Tiger broke a bit slow and trailed throughout.
Jan. 25 Claims: Race 3 - Fire When Ready ($12.5k, Jeff Mullins).
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-25-20
SA 2 REMEMBER TO SMILE ($3.40)
Double (races 1-2, $15.40)
SA 3 CONQUEST COBRA ($6.40), Exacta ($5.80)
Double (races 2-3, $12.20)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $11.10)
SA 4 STACKIN SILVER ($3.00)
Double (races 3-4, $13.20)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $3.80)
OP 8 Pioneer Spirit/Bankit Exacta ($43.60)
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Santa Anita Recap for Sunday (1-26-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running dirt sprint winners at 5.5f panels. The winning turf course running styles were a dueling front runner at 5.5 furlongs, and two stalkers at 5.5 furlongs (rail at 20 feet).
Joel Rosario booted home the early double.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $72,745 and multiple winning jackpot ticket paid $6,477.04 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $38,207 when live racing resumes on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Clocker’s Corner Stakes Recap (1-26-20) - Winner: Lil Milo ($14.20)
The pace figured to be swift and it was (Bay Muzik, What’sontheagenda dueled). Lil Milo sat the right outside stalking trip and got the jump on the closers in a length and a quarter tally. Post time favorite Ghoul got up for 2nd but was placed 5th for causing interference in the stretch. What’sontheagenda was elevated to 2nd, and Ax Man and Double Touch were next. Oiseau de Guerre and Bay Muzik trailed.
Jan. 26 Claims: None.
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-26-20
SA 1 Untouched Elegance/Jaccat Exacta ($6.50), Trifecta ($16.05)
SA 2 BOOGALUTE (SA Best Bet #1, $4.00), Exacta ($4.40)
Double (races 1-2, $8.60)
Double (races 2-3, $17.00)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $17.95)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $43.70)
SA 5 MYSTERY MESSENGER (SA Best Bet #2, $12.20), Exacta ($16.00)
Double (races 4-5, $59.00)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $74.15)
Double (races 5-6, $82.40)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $91.60)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $176.10)
SA 8 SHE CHERIE ($5.20)
Double (races 7-8, $54.60)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $76.00)
HOU 8 Lady Apple/Serengeti Empress Exacta ($55.40)
HOU 10 WINNING ENVELOPE ($6.40), Exacta ($19.80)
Article by Jarrod Horak
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Friday, January 17, 2020
Santa Anita Park Report 2020 (January 10-12)
Santa Anita Recap for Friday (1-10-20)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running winners at six and one-half furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at 5.5 furlongs, a last-to-first closer in a 5-horse field at 5.5 furlongs, and another last-to-first closer at 5.5 furlongs (rail at 30 feet).
Riding doubles for Flavien Prat and Joel Rosario.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $116,997 and multiple winning tickets paid $525.04 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $319,307 when live racing resumes on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Jan. 10 Claims: Race 2 - Busy Paynter ($16k, Bob Hess Jr.), Cimarron ($16k, Dean Pederson). Race 4 - Palace Prince ($50k, Bill Spawr). Race 6 - Classy Atlantic ($32k, Vladimir Cerin). Race 7 - Oiseau de Guerre ($62.5k, Doug O’Neill).
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-10-20
SA 2 Busy Paynter/Leading Indicator Exacta ($6.80)
SA 6 Drift Away/Swirling/Classy Atlantic Trifecta (SA Best Bet #1, $13.45)
SA 7 MCKALE ($5.00)
Double (races 6-7, $18.20)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $22.30)
SA 8 She’s Devoted/Bella Vita Exacta (SA Best Bet #2, $6.60)
Double (races 7-8, $15.60)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $11.00)
SA Late Pick 4 (races 5-8, $66.30)
You can read the rest of this post on my California horse racing page...
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running winners at six and one-half furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at 5.5 furlongs, a last-to-first closer in a 5-horse field at 5.5 furlongs, and another last-to-first closer at 5.5 furlongs (rail at 30 feet).
Riding doubles for Flavien Prat and Joel Rosario.
The Rainbow 6 pool was $116,997 and multiple winning tickets paid $525.04 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $319,307 when live racing resumes on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Jan. 10 Claims: Race 2 - Busy Paynter ($16k, Bob Hess Jr.), Cimarron ($16k, Dean Pederson). Race 4 - Palace Prince ($50k, Bill Spawr). Race 6 - Classy Atlantic ($32k, Vladimir Cerin). Race 7 - Oiseau de Guerre ($62.5k, Doug O’Neill).
SA Full Card Highlights for 1-10-20
SA 2 Busy Paynter/Leading Indicator Exacta ($6.80)
SA 6 Drift Away/Swirling/Classy Atlantic Trifecta (SA Best Bet #1, $13.45)
SA 7 MCKALE ($5.00)
Double (races 6-7, $18.20)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $22.30)
SA 8 She’s Devoted/Bella Vita Exacta (SA Best Bet #2, $6.60)
Double (races 7-8, $15.60)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $11.00)
SA Late Pick 4 (races 5-8, $66.30)
You can read the rest of this post on my California horse racing page...
Friday, January 3, 2020
Santa Anita Park Stakes Race Report: December 28-29
Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (12-28-19)
Fast main track and good turf course. Two front running winners on dirt (6f, 8.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at one mile, a stalker at one mile, a midpack stalker at a mile and a quarter, a midpack stalker at a mile and an eighth, and a closer at one mile.
Four stakes wins for Mike Smith (two G1’s). Riding triple for Joel Rosario (pair of G2 wins).
The Rainbow 6 pool was $329,338, and multiple winning tickets paid $226.78 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $75,392 when live racing resumes on Sunday, Dec. 29.
Lady of Shamrock Stakes Recap (12-28-19) - Winner: Brill ($9.00)
Pace was the key to victory in this race. Surface switcher Brill was able to get out there and control the tempo, and it was game over. She dictated terms under Mike Smith and was never seriously threatened. The winning margin was a shade under two lengths. Post time favorite Keeper Ofthe Stars stalked from the rail and was second best. Lucky Peridot chased and edged Sold It and Angel Alessandra for 3rd. Bodhicitta was next, followed by Mischiffie and Lakerball.
San Antonio Stakes (G2) Recap (12-28-19) - Winner: Gift Box ($4.40)
Another stakes race decided very early. Gift Box was favored to repeat, and he made short work of this field under Joel Rosario. He went straight to the front and widened throughout in an easy 3+ length victory. He loves a mile and a sixteenth races, and Santa Anita is his track. King Abner chased the winner throughout and was well clear of the rest in 2nd. Midcourt broke slow and rallied to finish a clear 3rd. Not a bad effort at all. Fight On was an even 4th, and was followed across the line by Gray Magician, Draft Pick, and Mugaritz.
You can read the rest of this report at The Runaway Horse...
Fast main track and good turf course. Two front running winners on dirt (6f, 8.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at one mile, a stalker at one mile, a midpack stalker at a mile and a quarter, a midpack stalker at a mile and an eighth, and a closer at one mile.
Four stakes wins for Mike Smith (two G1’s). Riding triple for Joel Rosario (pair of G2 wins).
The Rainbow 6 pool was $329,338, and multiple winning tickets paid $226.78 each. There will be a jackpot carryover of $75,392 when live racing resumes on Sunday, Dec. 29.
Lady of Shamrock Stakes Recap (12-28-19) - Winner: Brill ($9.00)
Pace was the key to victory in this race. Surface switcher Brill was able to get out there and control the tempo, and it was game over. She dictated terms under Mike Smith and was never seriously threatened. The winning margin was a shade under two lengths. Post time favorite Keeper Ofthe Stars stalked from the rail and was second best. Lucky Peridot chased and edged Sold It and Angel Alessandra for 3rd. Bodhicitta was next, followed by Mischiffie and Lakerball.
San Antonio Stakes (G2) Recap (12-28-19) - Winner: Gift Box ($4.40)
Another stakes race decided very early. Gift Box was favored to repeat, and he made short work of this field under Joel Rosario. He went straight to the front and widened throughout in an easy 3+ length victory. He loves a mile and a sixteenth races, and Santa Anita is his track. King Abner chased the winner throughout and was well clear of the rest in 2nd. Midcourt broke slow and rallied to finish a clear 3rd. Not a bad effort at all. Fight On was an even 4th, and was followed across the line by Gray Magician, Draft Pick, and Mugaritz.
You can read the rest of this report at The Runaway Horse...
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