Jeff Siegel: What You Need to Know - Santa Anita | Thursday, February 15, 2024

RACE 1

2-BELLLE EPOQUE
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Returns to dirt and is realistically spotted in a maiden claimer.
•      Holds a considerable advantage in the speed figure department.
•      Speed and fade in a much tougher spot; these are her friends.  

Others to consider: none.


RACE 2

3-BIG RAINBOW
Degree of confidence: C+

•      Second in three of her last four outings; overdue for a win.
•      Beaten choice in last two starts; may be a hard one to trust.
•      Career top fig last race; was more than five clear of the rest.

Others to consider: none.


RACE 3

1-NORTH EAEST STAR (IRE)
Degree of confidence:  C+

•      Stretches out again; unplaced in both prior two-turn races.
•      Major jockey switch to Juan Hernandez; lands the good rail.
•      Probably the controlling speed; can get brave on the lead.  

Others to consider: 3-Dolly May (Ire); 2-


RACE 4

2-ROBERTA’S LOVE
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Has done plenty in the morning that points her as a win early type.
•      Daughter of Collected has recorded two recent breezing bullet drills.
•      The known element does not impress so a fresh face may be preferred.  

Others to consider: 4-Chasing Kat; 3-Really Thirsty


RACE 5

4-RUFF RIDE
Degree of confidence: B

•      Strong on figs and was a recent winner over the course and distance.
•      Reunited with win rider Juan Hernandez and packs a powerful late kick.  
•      Moving from starter allowance to the first level but can handle the hike.  

Others to consider: 5-Sensible Move; 3-Turiaf.


RACE 6

6-KNOWN IDEA
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Stout looking colt with plenty of substance has displayed a.m. talent.
•      Cal-bred Goldencents colt has been given a solid foundations of drills.  
•      Not a lot of early zip signed on; likely to be a dangerous early factor.  

Others to consider: 1-Two By Four


RACE 7

8-BEEF WINSLOW
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Vastly improved since joining the Mark Glatt’ lands cozy outside post.
•      Earned a career top figure when winning over the tricky Hillside course.  
•      Away since late December but sports a healthy recent workout pattern.  

Others to consider: 7-First Peace; 6-Mubtadaa.


RACE 8

6-WILL BE
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Sharp second in a similar spot at Los Alamitos; was six clear of the rest.  
•      Impressive series of workouts in the interim and switches to Frankie.  
•      Pace stalking style is perfectly suited for this extended sprint distance.

Others to consider: 3-Matanzas Creek.


RACE 9

1-AUTOLINE (IRE)
Degree of confidence: B

•      Improving with racing; just graduated over this course and distance.
•      Prefers to settle early and kick home; race flow should favor him.  
•      Earned a career top figure in last start, is likely to step forward again.  

Others to consider: 7-Mega Moon; 9-Numero Dix (GB); 5-Lahaina Flavor.  


continue reading