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Saturday, February 29, 2020
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)
Article by Jarrod Horak
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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
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Friday, February 7, 2020
Kentucky Derby 2020 Report for 2-7-20
The Kentucky Derby 2020 points race series was in high gear last weekend. Tiz the Law is the very early Derby favorite after a sharp score in the Holy Bull Stakes, and Bob Baffert’s $1 million colt Thousand Words ran his record to 3-for-3 in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes. The Withers was the other points race on Feb. 1, and Max Player went from maiden winner at Parx to graded stakes winner at the Big A.
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The Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs is the lone points race on Saturday, Feb. 8, and Independence Hall tries to go 4-for-4. The early-pressing type makes his first start around two turns. Premier Star stretches out and looms the target, and Remsen Stakes (G2) runner-up Ajaaweed is the one to fear late.
Kentucky Derby 2020 Points Race Recaps
Withers Stakes Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: Max Player ($12.80)
Shotski was an underlay as expected. He stole the Remsen (G2) over a speed favoring oval last year. In this event, he did not figure to shake loose early, and he did not. Prince of Pharoahs was the first to engage the chalk, and Vanzzy and New Commission were also forwardly placed. Monday Morning Qb went after Shotski after the other early challengers faded, and that set the table for my value oriented TRD video winner Max Player. The Linda Rice trainee was lurking wide under Dylan Davis. He was scrubbing away and under the whip while continuing wide approaching the far turn, and swung even wider turning for home. He had the momentum out in the middle of the track and won going away by 3+ lengths. Shotski just held 2nd over late runner Portos, and Monday Morning Qb flattened out and finished 4th. New Commission was 5th, and Prince of Pharoahs was another ten lengths back in 6th. Mr. Shortandsimple and Vanzzy were both eased. This was not a fast race but was a big forward move for Max Player. He went from wet track maiden winner at Parx to a graded Derby points race winner.
You can read the rest of this post on my Kentucky Derby 2020 page...
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The Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs is the lone points race on Saturday, Feb. 8, and Independence Hall tries to go 4-for-4. The early-pressing type makes his first start around two turns. Premier Star stretches out and looms the target, and Remsen Stakes (G2) runner-up Ajaaweed is the one to fear late.
Kentucky Derby 2020 Points Race Recaps
Withers Stakes Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: Max Player ($12.80)
Shotski was an underlay as expected. He stole the Remsen (G2) over a speed favoring oval last year. In this event, he did not figure to shake loose early, and he did not. Prince of Pharoahs was the first to engage the chalk, and Vanzzy and New Commission were also forwardly placed. Monday Morning Qb went after Shotski after the other early challengers faded, and that set the table for my value oriented TRD video winner Max Player. The Linda Rice trainee was lurking wide under Dylan Davis. He was scrubbing away and under the whip while continuing wide approaching the far turn, and swung even wider turning for home. He had the momentum out in the middle of the track and won going away by 3+ lengths. Shotski just held 2nd over late runner Portos, and Monday Morning Qb flattened out and finished 4th. New Commission was 5th, and Prince of Pharoahs was another ten lengths back in 6th. Mr. Shortandsimple and Vanzzy were both eased. This was not a fast race but was a big forward move for Max Player. He went from wet track maiden winner at Parx to a graded Derby points race winner.
You can read the rest of this post on my Kentucky Derby 2020 page...
Kentucky Oaks 2020 Report for 2-7-20
Three more fillies picked up ten points on the road to Kentucky Oaks 2020 last weekend, and Harvey’s Lil Goil was probably the most visually impressive winner of the trio.
The next two Oaks points races on the docket are the Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay (Feb. 8) and the Las Virgenes at Santa Anita Park (also Feb. 8).
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Golden Rod (G2) runner-up Motu and Demoiselle (G3) show finisher Blame Debbie are the two big names in the Suncoast, and a victory by either would hardly be a surprise. Motu has been part of my Oaks top five list for quite some time.
The Las Virgenes at Santa Anita Park attracted five horses, and it is probably a match race between Bob Baffert’s consistent, experienced filly Gingham, and flashy maiden sprint winner Venetian Harbor. The latter is 2-5 on the morning line.
Kentucky Oaks 2020 Points Race Recaps
Forward Gal Stakes (G3) Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: Tonalist’s Shape ($2.60)
Tonalist’s Shape was a compete standout in the paper race. Not like she needed an edge, but the tactical filly drew the advantageous outside post in this extended sprint. This race was over before it started. Compensate carved out the fractions and Street of Dreams was in pursuit from 2nd. Tonalist’s Shape tracked outside and steadily moved up. She always looked like a winner and was completely wrapped up at the end. She scored by 3.75 lengths under Irad Ortiz Jr. Saffie Joseph Jr. was the winning conditioner, and he is certainly and up and coming trainer. Street of Dreams stayed on resolutely for the place. First time starter Nikki and Papa trailed early after ducking in at the start, and rallied for 3rd in an okay effort. Fujairah stalked and missed 3rd by a neck, and she was well clear of fading front runner Compensate. New Day Dawning was the distant trailer. This was a very slow race.
You can read the rest of this post on my Kentucky Derby 2020 page...
The next two Oaks points races on the docket are the Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay (Feb. 8) and the Las Virgenes at Santa Anita Park (also Feb. 8).
Check out Today's Racing Digest for handicapping products, analysis, and more! Taraz capture above courtesy of Today's Racing Digest.
Golden Rod (G2) runner-up Motu and Demoiselle (G3) show finisher Blame Debbie are the two big names in the Suncoast, and a victory by either would hardly be a surprise. Motu has been part of my Oaks top five list for quite some time.
The Las Virgenes at Santa Anita Park attracted five horses, and it is probably a match race between Bob Baffert’s consistent, experienced filly Gingham, and flashy maiden sprint winner Venetian Harbor. The latter is 2-5 on the morning line.
Kentucky Oaks 2020 Points Race Recaps
Forward Gal Stakes (G3) Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: Tonalist’s Shape ($2.60)
Tonalist’s Shape was a compete standout in the paper race. Not like she needed an edge, but the tactical filly drew the advantageous outside post in this extended sprint. This race was over before it started. Compensate carved out the fractions and Street of Dreams was in pursuit from 2nd. Tonalist’s Shape tracked outside and steadily moved up. She always looked like a winner and was completely wrapped up at the end. She scored by 3.75 lengths under Irad Ortiz Jr. Saffie Joseph Jr. was the winning conditioner, and he is certainly and up and coming trainer. Street of Dreams stayed on resolutely for the place. First time starter Nikki and Papa trailed early after ducking in at the start, and rallied for 3rd in an okay effort. Fujairah stalked and missed 3rd by a neck, and she was well clear of fading front runner Compensate. New Day Dawning was the distant trailer. This was a very slow race.
You can read the rest of this post on my Kentucky Derby 2020 page...
Sam F. Davis Stakes 2020 Video Featuring Independence Hall
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Video by Jarrod Horak
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Video by Jarrod Horak
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Las Virgenes & San Vicente Stakes 2020 Video Featuring Storm the Court & Nadal
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Video by Jarrod Horak
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Video by Jarrod Horak
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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
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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.
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