Jeff Siegel: What You Need to Know - Santa Anita | Sunday, February 25, 2024

‍RACE 1

4-MOODY JIM (IRE)
Degree of confidence: C+

•      Three time winner over the Santa Anita course,
•      Drops a level below his claiming price, well spotted.
•      Prefers to settle and kick home; needs a solid pace.

Others to consider: 2-Comradery (Ire); 5-Honos Man.  



RACE 2

5-MOTORCADE
Degree of confidence: C+

•      Realistic class drop to the bottom rung following a layoff.
•      Earned better than par speed figures for this class level.
•      Healthy work tab should have him plenty fit for top try.  

Others to consider: 1-Mobe Town.



RACE 3

3-ANMER HALL
Degree of confidence: B

•     Was a clever winner last summer in a restricted $32,000 claimer.
•     Returns protected in a sign of confidence by new connections.
•     Lands the stable’s go-to rider Rispoli, solid fit on speed figures.

Others to consider: 5-Im a Lucky Man.



RACE 4

4-CRIMSON ROSE
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Genuine and consistent; earned a career top figure in last win.  
•      Enjoys the lead but can stalk and pounce if race flow dictates.
•      Never worse than second in three starts over the local dirt strip.

Others to consider: none.



RACE 5

4-MS BO J
Degree of confidence: B-

•      Third in both starts with solid speed figures, adds blinkers today.
•      Best of the known element and projects to be on or near the lead.
•      Vulnerable facing a good filly; Glatt has two newbies to worry about.

Others to consider: 6-Notime For Squalls; 2-Matina.



RACE 6

5-LISA’S NONNO
Degree of confidence: B

•      Beat a similar field at this level as a maiden, so is eligible right back.  
•      Glatt horses are running through the roof in the past several weeks.
•      Good tactical speed, likely to inherit and ideal stalking trip outside.  

Others to consider: 4-Big Novel.  



RACE 7

7-LEYAS CANDY
Degree of confidence: B-

•      Away for 10 months, recent work tab should have him fit enough.
•      Returns as a first time gelding and could be a better this time around.  
•      Glatt barn 30 percent with layoffs; but this tough vet may prefer dirt.  

Others to consider: 5-Andy Can You Hear Me; 1-Spiritual Advisor.



RACE 8

1-MR FABRICATOR
Degree of confidence: B

•      Third in all three starts with rising numbers; first time two turning.
•      Favorable rail draw, adds blinkers, likely to try gate-to-wire tactics.
•      Pedigree suggests he will handle a mile; nice breeze since raced.

Others to consider: 6-Ignite the Light.



RACE 9

4-AG BULLET
Degree of confidence: B

•      Displayed plenty of promise last year; returns off an 11 month vacation.
•      San Luis Rey Downs work tab is impressive for new trainer Richard Baltas.
•      Projects to enjoy a comfortable stalking trip outside and have her chance.

Others to consider: 2-Gracelund Gray; 10-School Dance.



RACE 10

4-CLEMENTS RIDE
Degree of confidence: B

•      Lightly raced, improving, and shows rising figures with each outing.
•      Lacked room entering the lane, got clear, and finished with energy.
•      Failed as the choice in his last pair but was unlucky, one more chance.

Others to consider: 6-Travelin’ Show.

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