FIRST RACE – Post: 12:00 PT
7-HURRICANE CLOUD
Degree of confidence: B-
• Intriguing trainer change to Richard Baltas, should improve.
• Shows a solid series of workouts at San Luis Rey Downs.
• Has a prior win over this course and distance facing similar.
Others to consider: 6-Flavius; 4-Sydney Street.
SECOND RACE – Post: Post: 12:29 PT
2-R GIRL’S WERTH IT
Degree of confidence: C
• Likely the quickest in the field but is always suspect late.
• Main track has strongly favored speed early in the meet.
• First start over at Santa Anita. will appreciate the bias.
Others to consider: 1-Grazen in the Sun.
THIRD RACE – Post: 12:59 PT
1-BOLT’S BROAD
Degree of confidence: B-
• Has had 12 chances and is hard to trust but has little to beat.
• Lands the favorable inside draw; will enjoy a ground saving trip.
• Not a quick type but should be sent early to preserve the rail.
Others to consider: 4-Princess Midnight.
FOURTH RACE – Post: 1:29 PT
3-LLORONA
Degree of confidence: A-
• Finally made it to the post late in her 3yo season and galloped.
• Earned a strong speed figure and was never asked for her best.
• Going through her conditions while taking one victory at a time.
Others to consider: none.
FIFTH RACE – Post: 2:04 PT
4-RUGELACH
Degree of confidence: B+
• Loved her starters allowance win over a mile, shortens up today.
• In the frame in eight of nine career starts, genuine and consistent.
• Holds a distinct advantage on speed figures and retains Hernandez.
Others to consider: 1-Strange Addiction.
SIXTH RACE – Post: 2:38 PT
3-HANDR’SDREAM
Degree of confidence: B
• Los Alamitos-based veteran remains above his claim level.
• Exiting a series of better races, should be on or near the lead.
• Has run well over this main track in the past, as good as any.
Others to consider: 6. Mr. Mason; 8-Who Buddy.
SEVENTH RACE – Post: 3:12 PT
7-RUBY NELL
Degree of confidence: B+
• Overmatched in Matriarch Stakes, back with own age group today.
• Was rated off the pace in last start; prefers front running tactics.
• Pace projection looks highly favorable, certain to be a short price.
Others to consider: None.
EIGHTH RACE – Post: 3:44 PT
5-GHOST OF MIDNIGHT
Degree of confidence: B+
• First try routing but his pedigree suggests he’ll handle the trip.
• Been beaten just once in four starts to the talented Hejazi.
• Bullet workout (5f, :58.3h) was the fastest of 89 for the distance.
Others to consider: 4-Arowthegreat.
NINTH RACE – Post: 4:15 PT
7-STAGGER LEE
Degree of confidence: B-
• Shows the classic two-sprints-and-a-stretch out angle.
• Found his best stride too late when second at Del Mar,.
• Full brother to the high class race mare S Y Sky.
Others to consider: 4-Clements Ride; 3-Takes Three.
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