Jeff Siegel: What You Need to Know - Santa Anita | Friday, January 19, 2024

$100K Pick 6 Carryover Begins in Race 3 Today!

RACE 1

1-ELLIE MOORE
Degree of confidence: B-

•      First time in a maiden claimer and lands the favorable rail.
•      Jockey-trainer live combo, will enjoy a pace pressing trip.
•      Has speed figures that are good enough to win at this level.

Others to consider: 3-Pink Whitney; 6-Spirit Rules.  


RACE 2

3-IT’S MY HOUSE
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Stretches out again, most effective as the controlling speed.
•      Two time winner at this trip, three time winner at Santa Anita.
•      Switches to Flavian Prat, fast on figures, will have no excuses.  

Others to consider: 4-Arham.  


RACE 3

4-CITY OF ANGELS
Degree of confidence: B

•      Shows the route-to-sprint angle; seven furlong trip should be ideal.
•      Lightly raced gelding earned a career top speed figure in last start.
•      Trainer-jockey combo 31% this meeting; projects to be a short price.

Others to consider: 1-Sand to Sea.  


RACE 4

2-ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Degree of confidence: B

•      Returns to her winning level, projects to enjoy a second flight trip.
•      Reunited with win rider A. Fresau; freshened and working smoothly.  
•      Clever winner over this course and distance during the fall season.

Others to consider: 4-Phenom.  



RACE 5

2-ELTONSINGSANOTHER
Degree of confidence:  B

•      Love the blinkers off angle for the first time, overdue for a win.
•      Burned money as the chalk in last pair, will get one more chance.
•      Solid on speed figures, favorable pace scenario, no excuses today.

Others to consider: 1-Warren’s Paradise.  


RACE 6

6-TEEN DRAMA
Degree of confidence: C+

•      Drops a notch below her claim level while seeking a winning spot.
•      Picks up Flavian Prat; probably most effective when held up early.
•      Consistent recent speed figures that fit nicely; can tag the leaders.

Others to consider: 3-Gypsy Lynn; 4-Gritty Girl.



RACE 7

2-HOPKINS
Degree of confidence: B-

•      Excellent fourth (beaten one length) in Golden Shaheen Stakes last year.
•      Loves the local track; won the 2023 Palos Verdes Stakes at this distance.
•      The main concern is that he has a history of being a tad rusty off layoffs.  

Others to consider: 5-Ginobili.


RACE 8

1-NEON LIGHTS (IRE)
Degree of confidence: B

•      First time for a tag; good inside draw, retains top turf rider Rispoli.
•      Dangerous on the front end but can stalk and pounce if required.
•      Exits a powerful race, was never a threat but earned a strong figure.

Others to consider: 3-To Speight Her.  


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