Race 1
| Storm Reveler |
| Debut wasn't much but hey, it was just his debut and you can always forgive a first run; also, he blew the start but at least kept to his task well to pass a number of rivals; it came at this level, too, so there's no drop and now he has some experience and a race over the track, so wouldn't be surprised to see a nice move forward - so long as he breaks better. |
| Sharkbait Willie |
| Sire Unusual Heat gets about 9% 2yo debut winners, according to DRF sire stats; sire won 6 of 16 for $142K, had 3 SWs, G3 SP in Ireland; dam's only foal is full-bro Inquisitive Son (1 win, $70K); dam won 3 of 48 for $191K; snappy :35.60g work here July 27 encourages. |
| Unusual Don |
| Sire Unusual Heat gets about 9% 2yo debut winners; sire won 6 of 16 for $142K, had 3 SWs, G3 SP in Ireland; dam's lone sib to race was off board in first 8 starts for $2K; dam won 2 of 19 for $170K; plenty of works for a trainer strong first out (25%). |
| Boston Charley |
| Sire Rocky Bar 7 for first 38 (18%) with 2yo firsters; sire won 5 of 24 for $236K, was SW, multiple SP including 2 G3s; dam has 4 winners from 6 foals to race including Country Cop (5 wins, $62K) and Candy Pull (5 wins, $208K, 3-time SP); dam won 6 of 32 for $338K, was SW, multiple SP; some solid works. |
| Mondai Mondai |
| Slow into stride in his debut at GG June 8 and never got involved; that was just his debut and it also came vs. straight maidens from a very tough post for the distance; freshened, drops and he comes south with blinkers added; too early to give up on. |
| The Mad Hungarian |
| Sire Dixie Chatter is 0 for first 9 debuting 2yos; sire won 4 of 13 for $464K, won G1 Norfolk, also a G2 SW, G1/G2/G3 SP; dam's only foal is Ore Pass (2 wins, $69K, SW); dam won 1 of 11 for $67K; some snappy drills hint there's speed here; don't have to be just an Al Hrabosky fan to like this guy. |
| Sailors Brother |
| Debut was quite encouraging - broke slowly but still got stalking position and made a nice run the rest of the way to finish a clear 2nd; that being said, that came on dirt (PLN) and vs. cheaper ($25k) so he's up in class while facing different ground, no small matter; but at he's shown some ability whereas many of his rivals are question marks.-Michael Hammersly |
Race 2
| Warren's Judy |
| Although stepping up in claiming price, bear in mind that this N2L condition pretty much offsets that; the bad news is that this one has not recorded rear-half finishes in each of her three starts in 2013 after a long layoff; seems to have lost multiple steps. |
| Cavalla |
| Rates as a clear choice following a pair of on-the-board finishes against similar opposition; came up a little empty in the stretch last time when routing; so its back to sprinting for her; consistently posts Beyers in the 50s when racing on synthetic tracks, and even ran a 61 once on turf; two easy works sine that last start; one of the few in here that has shown that she can pass horses - in sprints at least. |
| Cori Celesti |
| Looks like a pace factor but nothing more; her only win came when she got loose in a race at Fpx when sprinting four furlongs; figures to get gunned to the lead; theft looks like her best chance at an upset. |
| Brandon's Princess |
| Tries winners for the first time after a game win against maiden 20K stock; is aggressively spotted right back, and with good reason given the slow winning time of her last race, which earned her just a 41 Beyer. |
| Hello Stormy |
| Took 12 starts to break her maiden and then did so by a rather narrow margin and in slow time; should be prominent early but seems likely to weaken in the stretch against this better field of N2L runners. |
| Beautiful Strike |
| Grew tired in her latest, fading to fourth after dueling for the lead, but she was still in second place until the eighth pole; needs to make up a little more than 2 1/2 lengths on Cavalla, who finished in front of her in that spot; in this one's defense, she pushed a hot pace and now cuts back in distance; would be more appealing if she weren't off for two months with just 2 works in the interim. |
| Jolly Green Bean |
| Two dismal starts in 2013, and therefore hard to endorse based on that; at least dropping in class and perhaps will be stronger following that recent start; still, given the year and a half off - no assurances this filly is what she once was.-Byron King |
Race 3
| Proud Bok |
| Late runner should work a ground-saving trip then make one-big late run; clearly a great sign that she saved her best Beyer speed figure for last which was her 1st start ever over the DMR-synthetic surface oval and 1st time piloted by this apprentice rider; the 3-back winner repeated in an SR-$12,500-maiden claimer with a 56 Beyer; wish there was a lot more pace signed on to help the late punch. |
| Angel Be Quick |
| New trainer takes over from an 0-for-48 barn; raced on the lead 3-back when sent this far; projects to be a major-pace presence here; just once race without blinkers was her 6th-place debut finish; races without the hood today trying to shake up the form. |
| Tiz a Funtime |
| Has not defeated 1 runner in 2 career losses; the runner-up finisher from last Beyered 70 in her next-out DMR-MSW win; the debut runner-up graduated in a BHP-MSW race next out with a 68 speed figure; drops from MSW-to-maiden claimer; the trainer is 0-for-10 since 2012 with this angle. |
| Music and Me |
| Has not raced past 5.5F; sire took the Kentucky Derby, Travers and BEL Stakes banking 2.8M in dirt routes; is out of an unraced dam who produced 1-for-2 dirt router Irene's Bonus (49K) who did not race on synthetic but scored the stakes win at 1 Mile. |
| Warren's My Queen |
| Best Beyer on turf but in 2013 has not attempted grass; was no match at long odds vs. similar rivals in recent losses; is ranked several notches below the top contenders; new rider is her 5th in the last 5 starts which is not a good win angle. |
| Jaya Roo |
| Saves best Beyer for last with 1st blinkers; has not raced past 7F; sire went 2-for-2 in French-synthetic-surface Mile events; longest turf win occurred at 1 Mile; she is the 1st foal from the dam who won 3-of-23 taking 2 turf wins at 1M and 1M and 1-16th going 0-for-3 in synthetic-surface routes. |
| Paris Affair |
| Wish we were more convinced she wanted to race this far off last 2 fades when stretched out into routes; bet hard in last then was troubled at the gate break; 4%-winning fresh trainer since 2012 suggests we take a wait and see approach. |
| Liar Liar Liar |
| Declining-career Beyer pattern with her best number on turf; fits with these off latest class drop to this level which produced her 1st exacta finish; late runner hopes for a hot pace; she wants Angel Be Quick and Top Knot to battle for the lead with Jaya Roo and Music and Me streching out off sprints; all this would need to occur to help set up her late punch. |
| Top Knot |
| Flashed gate speed in sprints and figures to be a major pace presence in an event lacking defined pace; the addition of Lasix and blinkers for the 1st time in last saw her bet to favortism but lacked the finishing punch; best Beyer was posted at today's distance on synthetic; know her early then hopes to hang on late; the runner-up and show finishers from the debut both graduated next out in a SA-MSW races with 79-76 Beyers.-Art Gropper |
Race 4
| Lanida |
| Mare has enough speed to flee the rail and the inside has been golden so far this meet; the 6/7 winner repeated in a $16K claimer with a 70 Beyer; she graduated here in the second career start going and a half with a 77 Beyer; right back? |
| Rossi Reserve |
| The local win came for this very price when miss had over 5 at the top of the lane but won by less than 2 with a 61 Beyer; nearly 4 clear in last, best when sent along, trainer has spotted them great all year; far too sharp not to take seriously. |
| Ebony N Ice |
| At least she has the two races to draw from now; mare beat the smallish Phoenix field for the lone win this year; must find a way to turn the tables on the rail among others. |
| Halfapondarosa |
| Respect hot claim box item; the 6/7 place horse won for this price next out with a 65 Beyer; miss graduated here in the debut drawing away with a 68 Beyer; there seems to be enough speed in here to help the cause; the hotter the pace the better. |
| Easy Goes By |
| Wonder if connections had this race in mind all the time as she was brougth back on the conventional dirt highway known as SAC; hung wide here with that 78 Beyer; and the show horse in the GG finale took a $12.5K seller next out, ran out of the money twice; trainer has spotted them just fine all year. |
| Magic Mama |
| Repeatedly proven vs. tougher, you got to put them where they belong in this game; beaten a length and a half at this very level in the best local result, mare can be her own worst enemy since she has limited speed; 5th finisher in last cashed in a $16K seller next out and the winner repeated vs. $25K claiming foes; be patient and look for her late if you believe in Magic. |
| Raisin' Cain |
| Maybe the win in Orange County gave her a confidence boost; she basically flattered the rail with the victory though; steadied for this price two back; needs to be send hard and that figures to be the instructions to the bug boy. |
| Samurai Jess |
| Forced to steady in last and lost best shot; place horse two back cashed next out in a $16K N2L, then ran 7th; sometimes when a barn is struggling, dropping a runner and getting a win can turn things around; that may be in the mix here. |
| Lady Rochelle |
| Versatility could be her best asset; she can lead and succeed or track and get up; they were all together on the line in last, sometimes a sign of just an ordinary race; should be within striking distance from the sound of the bell but may need softer to show top talent. |
| Mary Contrary |
| A late third when losing a little ground in the lane in the other try for this price; could see her sitting a nice stalk and pounce journey and note here career top Beyer came here in the $25K optional; due. |
| Eltoninadress |
| Miss stalked to no avail in last; one concern is she had to take 2012 off; place horse 6/22 took a $20K claimer next out by a head with a 69 Beyer; could see her forcing the issue, not sure she will be around at the end. -Brian Mulligan |
Race 5
| Street Car |
| Tries better off a front running score in his Hollywood return from the break; gelding win impressively on the front end here last summer and he has had 4 weeks to get over the big Beyer effort last time; won't be easy to repeat, but expect to see him flaunting his lick from this inside slot. |
| Magic Beam |
| He's been popular at the claim box this year and now he'll step up a notch off the near miss in his local return; gelding likes it here and the pace in front of him does figure to be solid, but he'll again catch the guy who wired him last time; consider. |
| Night Tide |
| Shipper tries open claimers off a decent placing in a protected spot at Lone Star Park; he was defeated at odds on the last time he tried the local main track last summer, but he does own some back synthetic efforts that would make him a big threat from close range in this spot; can't be overlooked. |
| Courtside |
| Removes the hood for his local return after coming up empty late off a wide trip in his Hollywood finale; gelding has run big here in the past and he was pretty good getting third money at this level 2 starts back; rebound type of effort puts him in the exotics mix her for a barn that's winless on the year. |
| Runaway Wildcat |
| Ships down from upstate after getting beaten again as the chalk, this time off this barn's re-claim; gelding gets a solid pilot and he's been right there in each of his cracks over the local main track; prefer to limit his use to underneath in exotics in this spot. |
| Whining |
| Makes his first start here for a new barn after being given nearly 4 months since last meeting the starter in New Mexico; gelding has yet to try synthetic footing and his recent local drill doesn't exactly suggest he likes this type of footing; prefer to watch him today. |
| Diamond of Blue |
| Took them every step of the way on the slight drop in his local debut and now he'll step back up to this level; gelding doesn't need the top to fire and maybe he finds himself tracking the rail drawn speed from this draw; threat right back. |
| Let's Get Crackin |
| Absentee makes his first start in a year while going first time off this new outfit's claim; gelding was beaten chalk when last sighted here and now he'll try older rivals for the initial time; been a long time since that maiden score; his best numbers fit, but he may just be better next time. |
| Gutshot Straight |
| Dropper gets a new pilot for his second crack at the stand after getting on track too late from a wide spot last time; gelding should find himself within striking range of the front runners early and gets the call to get back on track and run them down in the lane; one to beat. |
| Sandys Diamond |
| Emerald shipper worked well here last weekend for his local debut; outfit knows him well and he was a decent sprinter against limited winners in Washington, but this late runner could find himself well out of this one early which means he'll have plenty of ground to cover late; siding with others on the win end. |
| Frenemy |
| Outside drawn gray didn't do much in his local return against better and now he'll drop; he offered a nice late kick at the trip here last summer and maybe second back from the freshening he'll have a little more to offer from the bell today; with Bejarano getting aboard the price warrants him a look. -Steve Grabowski |
Race 6
| Zanbo |
| Like fact miss graduated here off a similar layoff; the 5/19 winner repeated in an $80K optional with an 83 Beyer; may have to come from a bit off the pace this time as runner on the direct outside has :43 and change zip; Bejarano enticed for clever barn that is due to get rolling. |
| Noise of the Crowd |
| Runner took a look at a similar spot at SR on Thursday; only out of the money once on grass, respect her speed and she is in good hands; the 4/7 place horse took an N1X next out at PLN with an 85 Beyer via DQ; love the spacing of the return drills; look out. |
| Joint Attempt |
| Three exited the debut to graduate next out; 6th horse in last cashed next out in a maiden $25K claimer, then was 3rd beaten 3 in a $25K N2L fray; she has gotten a little late in both starts and now has to go farther; connections have the 'ship and win' incentive going; respect. |
| Market Quote |
| Tends to break slow and that must be addressed; she has worked fast for this and the 3/23 winner repeated in an N1X and then a couple of races later took a $62.5K optional with an 83 Beyer; can't fault those that are a bit gun shy with three consecutive chalk flops. |
| Roses for Joni |
| Several taxing races in a row may have taken a toll on this one; fully extended for the last win and not sharp at all this season; miss has a right to be more into running early on the stretch out; Couton got a chance to figure her out; surprise package. |
| Krazypapaya |
| She has been sharp as a tack since she has graduated; miss has shown the ability to pass horses but must find a way to turn the tables on the Shirreffs runner; a couple of local drills can't hurt and slight improvement and she will be in the thick of it. |
| Tiz a Classy Lass |
| Flattered arch foe on the direct inside with the score in last; she may have hated the rail in the debut when she walked out of the gate; nothing wrong with the July drills but would have liked to have seen a local spin; look for her in the late stages if at all. |
| Clearly Anointed |
| Took a shot on the conventional but hooked a freak; the 6/2 winner repeated against $40K starter foes, then was third beaten over 3 in a $55K SR stakes; miss got the ideal three hole trip vs. the cheapies to open the career; could see her pushing the splits, not sure she will be able to take the heat of a duel. |
| Warren's Rosebud |
| Outfinished by the Kruljac runner last time as Stevens is enticed; only poor effort came when she broke poorly in the debut; renewed energy in the drill last Sunday; pace was quite a bit slower in last and she could not quicken in time; contention goes long. -Brian Mulligan |
Race 7
| Omega Star |
| Late-running sprinter has been away since fading in a key race when racing on a synthetic surface for the 1st time; today is the 1st time for a new trainer winning 23% with this angle since 2012; new rider had seemingly had other options but lands here; he posted a bullet-DMR gate workout for this; the winner from last repeated in a GG-100K stakes with an 85 Beyer speed figure; the show runner from last Beyered 86 in a next-out BHP-Grade 3 stakes victory. |
| Tiz a Minister |
| Major-class relief from graded stakes into a Cal-bred event; some of these just broke their maiden; the last time racing this short of a distance was a December 4th-place finish when rallying too late; getting up at today's s 7F-stamina test is the main issue; the 3-back key race saw the winner repeat in a GG-100K event with an 85 Beyer. |
| U'narack |
| Debut race over the DMR synthetic was super setting the pace vs. the winner who repeated in an SA-100K stakes race with a 79 Beyer; has never been this far of a distance but has shown good gate speed but more importantly also the ability to rate just off the gate speed if needed; view as a major pace presence for this hoping to sit just of Follini before getting 1st run on the closers. |
| Follini |
| On the lead in 4 of 5 career races he is the one to catch again; favored winner of last he is another who may have issues getting the final yards for this; racing at his longest-stamina test ever does not add to the appeal; pretty obvious his best races are playing catch me if you can from the gate. |
| Myfundsarelo |
| Debut win was not a surprise bet down to 3-1 odds then despite breaking slowly rallied past the field with a massive-cleap leap today for start 2; some runners move forward dramatically off the debut race and he has plenty of room to improve. |
| Raised a Secret |
| Stakes-placed at today's distance; was nosed in last when heavily bet vs. alw. foes and this is much tougher; is still eligible for a non-winners of 2 lifetime allowance event; sees the rider of last siding with Omega Star which does not help the confidence level that he will make amends to beat this clasier group. |
| Lucky Cotton |
| Ambitious placement right off the maiden breaker; he won right on the lead in last the 1st time he's ever made the front; 12%-winning fresh trainer since 2012 does not add to the appeal; rallied 2 back vs. Follini who follows him here and would have to beat that one to the front to make the lead again; has been working well for this but will be taking a wait and see approach. |
| Ambitious Brew |
| Scored right on the lead in last showing much-improved gate speed off the debut loss where she broke a beat slowly from the gate; the debut race looks better since the runner-up finisher Beyered 74 in his next-out BHP-MSW victory. |
| Hazardous |
| Won 1st off the claim racing over a conventional-dirt surface but produced a 5-0-2-0 record since; the latest loss was his best Beyer since his dirt-stakes loss; 0-for-4 since winning the career debut on GG synthetic; his trainer is 1-for the last-38 with synthetic-surface starters. -Art Gropper |
Race 8
| Tower Hour |
| Proud Tower Too 0 for 21 with firsters; G1 winning sire won at 2, took 7 of 22, banked over $1.7 million; dam was unraced; 2 of 4 siblings won, both won thrice and banked nearly $50K a piece; he sure looks fit enough. |
| Gonna Play |
| Unraced Game Plan has hit with about 12% of his first-timers in a 306-horse study; stakes winning 2 for 19 dam earned almost $70K; lone half sis took one of 8, earned less than a grand a start; could need experience. |
| Juan's Corazonsito |
| These kind of shippers have succeeded here this meet; 3 clear two back and he has been wide in the last pair; like fact he got a feel of the surface on the 19th; he s one of a few in here up for sale for the first time, any are eligible to run big; there is a near $100K earner in the tree; may like it here. |
| Arizona Wildcat |
| No speed last year but could be more involved early with the blinks this time; wonder if they were on for the solid drill last Saturday; the winner of the day won twice since, the last in a $5K seller at Los Al; SW 3 for 20 dam banked about $90K; both sibs won including 6 for 16 racer and near $100K earner Hi Card Gambler; trainer has spotted them great all year. |
| Mr. Cappuccino |
| Runner was 8th of 12 in a state-bred MSW in the other local start; backers have to hope they go bonkers early and the race falls completely apart. |
| Excessive Tequila |
| Been given time since walking out of the gate; dam just one for 14; this is her first to roll; could run much better this time. |
| Hard Play |
| This is a first-time gelding; over 3 clear two back and the winner that day repeated in an N1X, then was third beaten a length and a quarter in a division of the Oceanside; place horse in last took a maiden $50K claimer and the 4th finisher won at this very level; 3 for 25 dam banked over $100K; 4 of 5 sibs won including double Grade 3 winner and near $500K earner Straight Line; just may forget to stop. |
| Concorde West |
| Soph has teased a few times and he has the speed to be in the thick of it from the get go; the 3rd and 7th finishers of the OP finale graduated next out and the winner that day repeated in an N1X, took a $62.5K optional, then was 2nd beaten nearly 4 in a $100K SAR stakes on 7/25; barn has been sending out live stock. |
| Indian Spirit |
| He's lost ground in the lane in every race since March; off one of his better Beyers but he needs to find a lane to rally into in time. |
| El Tovar |
| Brings speed and the blowout last Sunday should have him on his toes; dam out of the money in lone start; 4 of 5 sibs won including double stakes winner and near $300K earner Lady Gamer; don't sell too short. |
| Dramatic Allan |
| Must deal with arch-rival on the direct inside again; the 7/6 show horse graduated at this level here on 7/20 with a 56 Beyer; at least there are a couple of multiple race winners in the tree; note the improvement in the drill last Sunday; watch. |
| Advisory |
| Was not keen to break and then it got worse; SW 4 for 16 dam banked over $300K; this is her first to race; clever barn due to get rolling. |
| Regally Soul |
| This is a first-time gelding; overmatched in the first pair but he s a player if you key off the 4/25 effort; decent move going 4 furlongs last Sunday; rates upset look if he gets a shot to roll. |
| Di Conti |
| Colt could be more relaxed without the blinks today; SW 7 for 11 dam banked nearly $125K; several multiple race winners in the tree including champion, 6 for 8 racer and over $1.9 million earner Boston Harbor; respect if he suits up.-Brian Mulligan |