Jeff Siegel's What You Need to Know - Santa Anita - 1/26/24

RACE 1

6-LAMPORGHINI
Degree of confidence:  B

•      Tough beat when second facing similar over course and distance.
•      First time Lasix, rising speed figure, likely to inherit a pressing trip.
•      Five easy breezes since raced to have her sharp, fit, and ready.

Others to consider: 2-Lady Monclaire.


RACE 2

1-MR. DREAMCYCLE
Degree of confidence: B

•      Plummets to the $25,000 level, looks to have found his friends.,
•      Lands the rail, quick enough to use his post to good advantage.
•      Career top speed figure when second facing tougher last month.

Others to consider: 2-Handsome Harry.


RACE 3

5-ELEVADO
Degree of confidence:  B-

•      Raise in class to restricted $20,000 by new barn following a claim.,
•      Facing less early heat today and should draft into a stalking spot.
•      Solid recent form with consistent figures, should fire a big shot.

Others to consider: 8-Tangledupingrey.


RACE 4

2-MORE TRY
Degree of confidence: B-

•      Intriguing stretch out play after a series of solid grass sprints.
•      Switches to speed rider Edwin Maldonado, theft on agenda?
•      Family suggests he will get a mile, best chance is the first time.  

Others to consider: 3-Ghostly Act.


RACE 5

4-DUTY FIRST
Degree of confidence:  B

•      Up a level following a $16,000 Knapp claim, fast recent figures.
•      Took early heat and then lengthened with authority in last heat.
•      Projected pace flow appears moderate; capable of repeating.

Others to consider: 2-Princip.


RACE 6

8-BOOK SMART
Degree of confidence: B

•      Set blazing pace down the Hill, was worn down late, sharp effort.
•      Tries the flat course today and should stick better in this league.
•      Switches to go-to stable rider (Desormeaux), catch him and win.  

Others to consider: 1-Gregorian Chant (GB).  


RACE 7

4-GHOST OF MIDNIGHT
Degree of confidence:  B+

•      Four wins in five starts, lone defeat was to a rocket ship (Hejazi).
•      Earned career top figure in recent win over this track and distance.
•      Not quick but produces a good kick, pace flow compliments his style.

Others to consider: 2-Departure; 1-Direct Line.


RACE 8

1-ON THE WHIM
Degree of confidence: B

•      Clever debut grass win, far back on dirt, returns to his preferred surface.  
•      Has the classic two-sprints-and-a-stretch out angle, bred to run long.
•      Favorable rail draw ensures a ground-saving trip, facing a modest field.  

Others to consider: 10-Red Cross Knight; 11-Moogie Son.  


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