Jeff Siegel: What You Need to Know - Santa Anita | Friday, March 1, 2024

‍RACE 1

4-LAMPORGHINI
Degree of confidence:  B-

•      Fresh from clever a win over this course and distance, tough again.
•      Rising speed figures with each start; can continue on the upgrade.
•      Healthy recent work pattern with three nice breezes since raced.

Others to consider: 2-Two by Four.  



RACE 2

1-EIGHT CLAP
Degree of confidence: B

•      Missed at even money last time out; tries dirt and a drop in class.  
•      Pedigree suggests surface switch can help; deserves another shot.  
•      Lacks gate zip so rail is a concern but may be able to tag the leaders.

Others to consider: none.



RACE 3

4-MUBTADAA
Degree of confidence:  B

•      Been away two years but the barn has excellent stats with layoff runners.  
•      Loves the local lawn and will benefit from a favorably soft pace projection.
•      Powerful Dettori-Cerin jockey/trainer team; workouts should have him fit.  

Others to consider: 2-Johnny Podres.  



RACE 4

1-BELLE EPOQUE
Degree of confidence: B

•      Graduated over this rack and distance with a strong figure, may repeat.  
•      Lands the rail and must break sharply to take advantage of the draw.  
•      Drops from maiden $40,000 to straight $32,000 in a realistic placement.

Others to consider: 2-Bossy Bruin Gal.  



RACE 5

8-ASHLEYS SANCASTLE
Degree of confidence: B-

•      Likes to settle early and take hold late; needs help up front.
•      Retains top rider Juan Hernandez, solid numbers for the level.  
•      Outside draw no help; must drop over and get covered up early.

Others to consider: 3-Isabel Ludlow



RACE 6

4-JENSCO
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Freshened since October, returns with a series of impressive drills.
•      Most effective from a mid-pack early spot; projects for a good trip.
•      Lightly raced with room for improvement; has speed figures that fit.

Others to consider: 2-Class Clown; 6-Kristi’s Tiger.  



RACE 7

2-YARBOROUGH
Degree of confidence: B

•      Exits a series of much tougher races; should appreciate the class drop.
•      Victimized by a lack of pace in Astra Stakes; still earned a solid figure.  
•      Shows darkened form but can improve and offers a big price chance.

Others to consider: none.



RACE 8

7-PERFECTIONIST
Degree of confidence: B

•      Stretches out after a series of sprints and plummets to the bottom.  
•      Picks up Flavien Prat in a sign of confidence; very likely to improve.
•      Interior sprint fractions indicate he should be on or near the lead.  

Others to consider: 4-Mastermind; 10-Mike Operator.  



RACE 9

2-CHASINSERENDIPITY
Degree of confidence: B-

•      Clever win over this course and distance at this level last time out.  
•      Properly placed right back by Cerin; switches to go-to rider Dettori.  
•      Most effective when reserved off the pace and turned loose late.

Others to consider: 4-A Crown for Kitten; 5-Quaria Thunder.  

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