Los Alamitos Handicappers’ Racing Report

SUNDAY, JANUARY 06, 2008 · Les Onaka – Handicapper/Clocker


R e p o r t   S u m m a r y

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RACE

1st PICK

2nd PICK

3rd PICK

1

(8) KERRYMAN

(1) RANCH HAND

(4) MCKINNA G

2

(4) SKIMMING BYE

(2) TAYLOR COUNTY

(7) DOUBLE POP

3

(5) SHADOW KNOWS    ü

(4) GO STRAIGHT

(1) BOY BEAUTIFUL

4

(5) THE ROCKET

(7) KERN

(6) EQUIT

5

(5) CARRY JIG

(6) CITY LIGHTS

(7) CHILLY CHARLIE

6

(4) MOVE WITH EASE

(5) PEYTON CSB

(6) SEPARATIST BUYS

7

(4) CARTEL SIZZLE

(2) MATERIALIST

(6) PERRY TEE CHICK

8

(3) CORONA PEARL

(5) CONTESSA CORONA

(2) SIXES DIMPLES

9

(4) STEVEMAD DOG      ü

(1) HIT THE HEIGHTS

(5) FIRST DINASTIA

10

(6) MOVEN JEWELS

(5) SCAMPERING

(1) IMA RINGO YAWL

 

ü BEST BETS OF THE EVENING:

SHADOW KNOWS

(3RD RACE)

 

STEVEMAD DOG 

(9TH RACE)

 

 

 

« PRICE PLAY (Longshot):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

(Q)        Qualifier/Workout

(BTL)    Better Than Looked

 

Note:    Horses are listed in order of preference.

 

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Race 1

 

(8) KERRYMAN

(1) RANCH HAND

(4) MCKINNA G

LES ONAKA’S EARLY PICK 4

 

1st race   (1,4,8)                2nd race   (2,4)                   3rd race   (5)                  4th race   (5,6,7)                TOTAL  $18.00

 

The sharp KERRYMAN  crushed a pace less field in powerful fashion (6.77 final 1/16) and can make it 2 in a row with another strong beginning.  He is capable of 21.0 opening quarter splits and will relish the ‘wet-fast’ racing surface (as rain is predicted to fall tonight). KERRYMAN  figures to shake loose from his field turning for home.  RANCH HAND  dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.48 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) mid-final turn, held strong (thru the rapid 6.47 final 1/160. Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-3 lengths), raced -3 lengths near the far turn (21.42 opening quarter), was carried out 4-wide turning for home, 5-wide entering the stretch, kept to his task to the end (should have been closer), BTL performance. He captured 5-races last year and carries options from his favorable inside post.   MCKINNA G   arrives from Arizona and brings with him a solid win record (16-lifetime wins) and is capable of firing a good one from slightly off the pace. The blinkers will be worn for the 1st time and barn has been firing with his limited thoroughbreds this early season.  GAMBLING RENT    broke well, shook loose (+2 lengths) mid-backside, controlled the 21.67 opening quarter, lost his advantage at midstretch, battled back gamely and just missed (finishing out clearly 2nd best). Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.29 opening quarter), gained the narrow advantage at the top of the lane, lost his lead at midstretch, finished out clearly 2nd best. Speedy performer is racing in peak form, but must deal with the speed of KERRYMAN.   BALIUS   dueled inside 3-rivals mid-backside, shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (21.35 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch, lacked the needed response in deep stretch (good try) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside one rival mid-backside, dropped back –1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (21.65 opening quarter), drifted out 4-wide entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane. Claimed from L Barana 2-back. He will be facing a field loaded with other speed rivals.

 

 

                                SUPERFECTA PLAY:     1,4,8    with    1,4,8     with    1,4,7,8   with   1,4,7,8

 

 

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Race 2

 

(4) SKIMMING BYE

(2) TAYLOR COUNTY

(7) DOUBLE POP

ROLLING PICK 3

 

2nd race    (2,4)                         3rd race   (5)                        4th race    (5,6,7)                     TOTAL  $06.00

 

SKIMMING BYE appears the strong play based on his speed. He was very competitive when facing maiden $12,500-claimers (close up thru the solid 21.4 opening ¼ and 44.3 opening half). He flashed terrific speed (over a sloppy racing surface) at Fairplex when competing against maiden $25,000-claiming rivals. Hails from under-rated conditioner (D Collins) and returns with a series of good works from Fairplex. The aggressive C De Alba will have this one winging from the start!     TAYLOR COUNTY   broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), raced -3 lengths near the far turn (21.78 opening quarter), angled out 4-wide to clear entering the stretch, rallied fast too late (improving his position late) vs. productive field (CHONS DREAM came back and captured a maiden$2,500-claiming event in 52.14). 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 (21.98 opening quarter), lugged out mid-final turn, 5-wide entering the stretch, never quit trying thru the sizzling 6.22 final 1/16. Hails from sizzling connections!    DOUBLE POP   failed to threaten in a disappointing performance when competing against TAYLOR COUNTY. Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-6 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), raced in traffic mid-final turn, cleared inside at the top of the lane, finished out very well (thru the 23.57 final ¼) at 870 yards. He is capable of much better.  SKIMMING BYE and TAYLOR COUNTY  are the one to watch in the 2nd leg of the early pick 4.

 

 

                        SUPERFECTA PLAY:    2,4     with     2,4,7     with     2,3,4,6,7    with  2,3,4,6,7

 

 

 

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Race 3

 

(5) SHADOW KNOWS     ü

(4) GO STRAIGHT

(1) BOY BEAUTIFUL

ROLLING PICK 3

 

3rd race   (5)                            4th race    (5,6,7)                          5th race   (5)                TOTAL  $03.00

 

THE PICK:

 

SHADOW KNOWS  (15.33)   broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, put in a big run past the gap, gained the advantage midway, held strong (9.76 final 1/8), strong gallop out! Prior effort (15.63) he broke in, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late (9.82 final 1/8) vs. maidens. 3-back (15.64) he broke -1 length slow, drifted in early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (running behind horses). Claimed from S Willoughby. Improving gelding is capable of another powerful rating if he can maintain a straight course!

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OTHERS:

 

GO STRAIGHT (19.87)  fractious in gate, broke in, bumped (hard) shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end in the Golden State Million Futurity trials. Prior effort (15.25) he hit the side of the gate as it opened, swerved in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, leveled past the 1/16 pole, finished strong (thru the 9.55 final 1/8) vs. $20,000-claimers. 3-back (15.46) he broke out, bumped hard shortly after the start, losing -1 length, swerved in past the gap, gained the advantage past the gap, responded gamely, but wasn’t good enough at the end (tough loss). Hard to ride gelding is also capable of a powerful rating.

 

BOY BEAUTIFUL broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early, put in a good run past the gap, caught in tight quarters (losing path) past the 1/16 pole (brutal trip) in the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity trials. Prior effort (15.50) he bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled too late (thru the 9.70 final 1/8). 3-back (15.35) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out (2-lanes) at the gap, gradually pulled clear late (speed to spare). He is much better than his last pair shows!

 

LDS WON FOR GEORGE (15.54)  fractious in gate, broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, crushed maiden $12,500-claimers when favorably drawn (9.79 final 1/8) vs. productive field (IWILLPICKUPTHECHECK came back and captured a maiden $12,500-claiming event in 15.81). Prior effort (15.52) he broke well, bumped early, right there past the gap, kept to his task and held 2nd late (thru the rapid 9.59 final 1/8). 3-back (15.54) he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in early, kept to his task to the end (exiting a fast run race).

 

A LOT LIKE LOVE broke well, caught in tight quarters (squeezed back) at the gap, raced -2 lengths midway, leveled too late (never had a chance) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (17.65) he faced Golden State Million Futurity runner-up FIGHTER ON FIRE. 3-back (17.53) he swerved out (3-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1 length, drifted out midway, kept to his task to the end.

 

SNOW PATROL was leaning on the gate as it opened (losing all chance). Prior effort (17.73) he broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap. 3-back (17.70) he broke -3/4 length slow, accelerated nicely, right there past the gap, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held gamely (9.65 final 1/8).

 

BONO AGAIN broke off balance, bumped (pushed in) shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths past the gap. Prior effort (15.40) he broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled past the 1/16 pole, exploded for the score (9.65 final 1/8) vs. easier. He is bred for an ‘off’ racing surface!

 

 

                                              TRIFECTA PLAY:     5      with     1,4,6     with     1,3,4,6

 

 

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Race 4

 

(5) THE ROCKET

(7) KERN

(6) EQUIT

ROLLING PICK 3

 

4th race   (5,6,7)                            5th race   (5)                            6th race   (4,5,6)                   TOTAL   $09.00

 

HORSES TO WATCH:

 

THE ROCKET broke off balance at the start, losing -2 lengths, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-4 lengths), raced -3 lengths near the far turn (21.43 opening quarter), lacked racing room (steadied back) entering the stretch, cleared at midstretch, accelerated too late (should have been much closer), BTL performance. Prior effort he bumped at the start, dueled outside 2-rivals near the far turn (21.35 opening quarter), fanned 5-wide turning for home, battled the length of the stretch, proved narrowly best over the speed dominating event. Hails from the sizzling RD Jackson barn. Carries options!

 

KERN  wasn’t disgraced when facing 15-time lifetime winner LORDS TABLE and 14-time lifetime winner TOMCOLEE in last. Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-5 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (21.78 opening quarter), finished out very well (thru the quick 23.14 final ¼).  He is capable of a solid rating at this distance (4 ½ furlongs) and fits well in this claiming event.

 

EQUIT broke well, sprinted clear mid-backside (+1 length), controlled the 22.06 opening quarter), found another gear at the top of the lane, finished out in solid fashion (6.28 final 1/16) vs. easier. Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner mid-backside (-1 length), close up thru the 21.42 opening quarter, challenged 2-wide entering the stretch, gained the advantage at midstretch, cruised home an easy winner (final 1/16 clocked in a solid 6.33). 3-back he posted a good 6.55 final 1/16. Razor sharp thoroughbred is showing stronger finishes!

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OTHERS:

 

EXCESSTROUBLE  broke well, chased the 4-horse speed duel mid-backside (-4 lengths), fanned 7-8 lanes wide, raced -5 lengths near the far turn (21.75 opening quarter), angled to the rail mid-final turn, gamely kept to his task to the end vs. productive field (SOUVENIR ROSE came back and captured a $2,000-claiming event in 50.95). Prior effort he lacked racing room mid-final turn, cleared at the top of the lane, finished well.

 

GO ON TILT broke out, bumped at the start, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) mid-backside, dropped back –1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (21.35 opening quarter), battled back entering the stretch, gained the slim advantage at midstretch, but wasn’t good enough near the wire (6.47 final 1/16) vs. productive field (PREPPY PILOT came back and captured a $2,500-claiming event in 50.95). Claimed from D Fama 2-back. He draws a favorable inside draw once again.

 

HEADS UP GOOD LUCK broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, recovered, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-2 lengths), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (21.29 opening quarter), 3-wide to clear entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane. Prior effort he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, dueled outside 2-rivals mid-backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened near the far turn (21.54 opening quarter), drifted out 4-wide entering the stretch, gamely kept to his task and held 2nd. Claimed from B Strong. He will be one of many shooting for the early advantage.

 

JULES REDEMPTION beat a soft maiden field over the ‘fast’ racing surface (+1 second fast)

 

 

 

                    SUPERFECTA PLAY:     5,6,7    with   5,6,7      with    1,2,3,5,6,7      with   1,2,3,5,6,7

 

 

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Race 5

 

(5) CARRY JIG

(6) CITY LIGHTS

(7) CHILLY CHARLIE

ROLLING PICK 3

 

5th race  (5)                         6th race   (4,5,6)                           7th race    (2,4)                    TOTAL  $06.00

 

THE PICK:

 

CARRY JIG broke -1 length slow, caught in tight quarters early, clipped heels (losing -3 lengths) mid-backside, dropped back -8 lengths near the far turn (21.48 opening quarter), 4-wide mid-final turn, rallied too late (should have been much closer), BTL performance. Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair mid-backside (-7 lengths), raced -7 lengths near the far turn (21.29 opening quarter), put in a big run around the far turn, angled out 3-wide to clear entering the stretch, collared the leaders at midstretch to win clear (note the sizzling 6.28 final 1/16).

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OTHERS:

 

CITY LIGHTS broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-8 lengths), lagged -10 lengths near the far turn (21.68 opening quarter), found his best stride too late (thru the 6.50 final 1/160 over the speed dominating evening. Prior effort he broke well, raced 7-8 lanes wide early, chased the lone speed winner near the far turn, 5-wide turning for home, gamely kept to his task to the end (solid effort). Look whose riding!

 

CHILLY CHARLIE broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel mid-backside (-8 lengths), lagged -10 lengths near the far turn (21.68 opening quarter), 4-wide mid-final turn, finished out with good energy over the speed dominating evening vs. CITY LIGHTS.

 

BANGARANG  broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-1 length), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (21.89 opening quarter), lugged out 5-6 lanes entering the stretch, tired understandably at midstretch vs. productive field (EXCESSIVELY RICH came back and captured a $2,000-claiming event in 51.68). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed winner mid-backside (-4 lengths), raced -6 lengths near the far turn (21.70 opening quarter), 5-wide around the far turn, lacked the needed response entering the stretch.

 

 

                                                TRIFECTA PLAY:    5     with      4,6,7    with    3,4,6,7

 

 

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Race 6

 

(4) MOVE WITH EASE

(5) PEYTON CSB

(6) SEPARATIST BUYS

ROLLING PICK 3

 

6th race   (4,5,6)                          7th race   (2,4)                         8th race   (1,2,3,5)                     TOTAL   $24.00

 

CONTENDERS:

 

MOVE WITH EASE (15.42) broke well, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to his task to the end (thru the 9.52 final 1/8) when exiting a fast run race (15.26 final clocking) vs. tougher $50,000-claimers! Prior effort (15.24) he broke out, bumped, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, leveled past the gap, gained the advantage midway, held strong (thru the 9.66 final 1/8) vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Major class dropper carries powerful ratings and looms a strong win play!

 

PEYTON CSB (17.76) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, was nailed right on the wire 9.63 final 1/8 (extremely tough loss) at 350 yards! Prior effort (15.47) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.77 final 1/8) vs. productive field (JESS FABULOUS returned to win twice since). He gets off the rail and returns to his winning distance.

 

SEPARATIST BUYS (15.45) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled too late (thru the 9.71 final 1/8) when favorably drawn vs. $20,000-claimers. Prior effort (15.33) he bumped, drifted in shortly after the start, raced -1 length past the gap, never quit trying (exiting a fast run race). 3-back (15.36) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.65 final 1/8). Quick breaker has posted solid ratings at this distance and against draws a super post. Note he is bred for an ‘off’ racing surface!

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OTHERS:

 

DASHING WAYS (15.41) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, close up past the gap, kept to his task to the end (thru the 9.60 final 1/8) vs. $20,000-claimers. Prior effort (17.66) he broke well, quick in stride, close up past the gap, kept to his task to the end (thru the 9.54 final 1/8) vs. productive field (PEYTON CSB came back and captured a $12,500-claiminge vent in 15.47). 3-back (17.75) he broke off balance, drifted out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, finished out with good interest vs. tougher rivals. He fits well at the lower class level and is capable of solid ratings. Note his inside post draw though.

 

BIG CARTEL (15.52) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end over the ‘faster-than-normal’ racing surface (track played +3/4 length fast over the sealed surface). Prior effort (15.41) he broke -1/2 length slow, drifted in (3-4 lanes) all the way past the gap, held strong (9.76 final 1/8) vs. maiden $16,000-claimers.

 

RED HOT AND FAMOUS (15.38) broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ (exiting a fast run race) vs. eventual $12,500-claiming winner MAGICAL LATIN LOVER (17.75 winner). Prior effort (15.34) he broke out, bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (thru the 9.69 final 1/8). He also carries strong ratings and fits well at the lower class level.

 

                                       TRIFECTA PLAY:      4,5,6     with     4,5,6     with      ALL

 

 

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Race 7

 

(4) CARTEL SIZZLE

(2) MATERIALIST

(6) PERRY TEE CHICK

LES ONAKA’S LATE PICK 4

 

7th race   (2,4)                    8th race   (1,2,3,5)                   9th race   (4)               10th race   (1,5,6,8)       TOTAL    $32.00

 

CONTENDERS:

 

CARTEL SIZZLE  (15.25)  broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), lost his advantage midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (thru the 9.60 final 1/8) vs. productive field (STARRY FACT came back and captured a $75,000-claiming event in 15.26). Prior effort (17.57) he broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end (thru the 9.46 final 1/8). Razor sharp colt acts the part of a solid 220 performer!

 

MATERIALIST (15.22) swerved in sharply (2-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong despite lugging out badly (5-lanes) thru the final ½, lost his advantage past the 1/16 pole, battled back and incredibly just missed (should have won). 3-back (17.80) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride (lead), was nailed right on the wire (thru the 9.68 final 1/8). He is hard to ride at times…..still must respect!

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OTHERS:

 

PERRY TEE CHICK (20.11) fractious in gate, broke well, quick in stride (lead), lost his advantage midway, never quit trying (thru the 9.49 final 1/8) in the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity trials. Prior effort (15.36) he broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, gained the advantage past the gap, +1 length advantage midway, held gamely (thru the 9.73 final 1/8) vs. straight maiden rivals. He is quick/draws well/and bred for an ‘off’ racing surface.

 

PATERNALIST (20.13)  bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, raced -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ vs. 5-time 2007 winner MASTERS CALL. Prior effort (19.75) he hesitated at the start, losing -3/4 length, quick in stride, kept to his task to the end in the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity trials. He is better than shown and fits much better against these.

 

BANNOW BAY (15.48) broke out, bumped at the start, drifted in to the gap (-3/4 length), put in a good run past the gap, kept to his task to the end (should have won) thru the 9.74 final 1/8. Prior effort (19.73) he broke -1 ½ length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end (running behind horses).

 

STRAWFLY LADY (11.88) broke out, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, never quit trying despite losing her best chance at the start at 220. Prior effort (15.65) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), lost her advantage past the 1/16 pole, never quit trying (thru the 9.80 final 1/8) vs. tougher rivals. She will be tackling male rivals tonight.

 

                                        TRIFECTA PLAY:     2,4     with      2,4,6      with      2,3,4,5,6

 

 

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Race 8

 

(3) CORONA PEARL

(5) CONTESSA CORONA

(2) SIXES DIMPLES

ROLLING PICK 3

 

8th race   (1,2,3,5)                             9th race    (4)                     10th race   (1,5,6,8)                TOTAL   $16.00

 

CONTENDERS:

 

CORONA PEARL  hesitated, bumped shortly after the start, losing –1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, caught in tight quarters past the 1/16 pole, never had a chance (toss it out) vs. CONTESSA CORONA and company. Prior effort she hesitated, broke off balance at the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -3 lengths past the gap, was strangled down thru the final ½ (appeared loaded with run crossing the wire), much BTL performance. 3-back (15.60) she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, finished strong (clearly 2nd best). Mare is capable of much better. This is not a quick breaking field. She appears a good price play in this wide open event!

 

CONTESSA CORONA (15.61)  broke well, close up past the gap, -2 lengths midway (chasing the sizzling winner), gamely kept to her task to the end (holding 2nd) while taking advantage of the ‘fast’ inside portion of the track. Prior effort (15.46) she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, leveled past the 1/16 pole, finished well (should have been closer), BTL performance. 3-back (11.94) she broke -3/4 length, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ at 220. She is capable an alert beginning.

 

SIXES DIMPLES (15.51) broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to her task to the end at 300. Prior effort (15.70) she hesitated, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, caught in tight quarters to the gap, kept to her task to the end (thru the 9.84 final 1/8). 3-back (15.77) she broke well, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, finished out with good energy.

 

CORONA CRYSTALE (15.62) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, +1 length advantage past the gap, held strong (thru the 9.85 final 1/8) vs. productive maiden field (PEPE EL TRUENO came back and captured a straight maiden event in 15.60). Prior effort she broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, lost his path at the gap.

 

RAMBLIN STRAWFLY broke off balance at the start, losing – ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late (running along the slower outside portion of the track). Prior effort (15.64) she broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end (thru the 9.63 final 1/8). 3-back (15.57) she broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to her task to the end (thru the 9.48 final 1/8) over the ‘faster-than-normal’ racing surface (+1 length fast).

 

FIT TO BE QUEEN (15.76) broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½. Prior effort (15.75) she bumped a the start, losing -3/4 length, leveled too late. 3-back (11.96) she broke -3/4 length slow, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ at 220.

 

 

                                                          TRIFECTA PLAY:     BOX:     1-2-3-5

 

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Race 9

 

(4) STEVEMAD DOG     ü

(1) HIT THE HEIGHTS

(5) FIRST DINASTIA

 

THE PICK:

 

STEVEMAD DOG: (15.51)  broke off balance, swerved out 5-6 lanes shortly after the start, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled past the 1/16 pole, finished out full of run (should have been right there), much BTL comeback performance. Hard to ride performer draws between rivals and no telling how fast this one can really go…..

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OTHERS:

 

HIT THE HEIGHTS (15.80) fractious in gate, broke off balance, swerved in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, kept to his task to the end (thru the rapid 9.41 final 1/8) in the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DERBY. Prior effort (19.50) he broke out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in (2-lanes) early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late (improving his position late) when favorably drawn. 3-back (15.32) he broke off balance, swerved in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, leveled past the gap, rallied to the front past the 1/16 pole, crushed his maiden field in powerful fashion! Here’s another hard to ride performer now must flee the rail.

 

FIRST DINASTIA broke off balance, bobbled, bumped shortly after the start, caught in tight quarters past the gap, never looked comfortable over the ‘wet-fast’ racing surface in the Southern California Derby Trials. Prior effort (19.73) he broke in at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in at the gap, never quit trying in the Los Alamitos Super Derby Trials. 3-back (19.55) he broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end in the PCQHRA Breeders Derby. He exits the stronger races!

 

MR SPECIAL EYES hesitated, broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, put in a good run past the gap, kept to his task to the end despite out-finished for 2nd late vs. much troubled runner-up STEVEMAD DOG!

 

THEY SAW ME FIRST (15.76) hesitated, broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, never quit trying (thru the 9.76 final 1/8). Prior effort he hesitated at the start, losing -2 lengths, leveled too late. 3-back (15.42) he bumped at the start, squeezed back shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, leveled too late. He draws a favorable post.

 

THE DIAMOND SIGN arrives from Wyoming. Idle since 07/14/07. Hails from powerful connections (excels with new faces). A toteboard check is advised. Note R Aceves (Adan 1st call elects to ride STEVEMAD DOG).

 

 

                                          TRIFECTA PLAY:    4     with     1,5      with     1,2,5,6

 

 

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Race 10

 

(6) MOVEN JEWELS

(5) SCAMPERING

(1) IMA RINGO YAWL

 

CONTENDERS:

 

MOVEN JEWELS broke off balance, bobbled shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, caught in tight quarters past the gap, shuffled back midway (losing her best chance) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (12.07) she broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), lugged out (hard to ride) midway, lacked the needed response thru the final 75 yards vs. tougher rivals. 3-back (12.07) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride, right there midway, lacked the needed response thru the final 75 yards vs. tougher rivals. She is better than shown and fits well at the lower class level. She carries hidden gate speed!

 

SCAMPERING (15.63) hesitated at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out (hard to ride) past the gap, kept to his task to the end (just missed 2nd) thru the 9.82 final 1/8 vs. productive field (2-returned to win) vs. tougher rivals. Prior effort (15.84) he broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards (exiting a fast run race) vs. much tougher rivals. 3-back (11.91) he hesitated, broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, leveled too late 220. Trouble-prone performer carries solid ratings (based on trouble).

 

IMA RINGO YAWL (15.73) broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly) midway, leveled past the 1/16 pole, finished out full of run (should have been much closer) thru the 9.90 final 1/8 over the ‘faster-than-normal’ racing surface (+1 length fast). 3-back (15.92) he broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride (lead), lost his advantage past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards. His ratings are headed in the right directions.

 

OAK PERRY (15.77)  bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished out with good energy after losing his best chance vs. productive field (GET THE MONEY came back and captured a maiden $8,000-claiming event). Prior effort he was pinballed (pushed around) shortly after the start. 3-back he hesitated at the start. Improving and dangerous from his favorable outside draw.

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OTHERS:

 

WANTZADOIT (15.83) broke -1 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap (chasing the sizzling winner), finished out very well (clearly 2nd best) when exiting a fast run race (note maiden $12,500-claimers went n 15.81 that same evening). She must repeat that kind of performance!

 

DASHIN CALIENTE hesitated, broke off balance, bumped back (losing path) shortly after the start. Prior effort she broke off balance, swerved out (losing path) shortly after the start. 3-backshe hesitated, hit the side of the gate as it opened, leveled too late.

 

 

                        SUPERFECTA PLAY:      1,5,6,8   with   1,5,6,8    with   1,5,6,8    with    1,3,4,5,6,8

 

 

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