SANTA ANITA
RACE 7
NO. 6 FIGHTER SQUADRON: Was being sent down the hill for the first time after routing on the grass for a while. He responded with a huge win drawing away at the end. When horses take to this course we will respect them right back. $$$$$
NO. 9 CORINTHIAN’S SONG: Came back from a long layoff as a gelding and ran lights out in this downhill turf sprint finishing third, just missing the place by a head and the win by 3/4 of a length at 17/1. We will be on him next time out.
RACE 9
NO. 6 SHOW STEALER: Was let go at 21/1 in this straight maiden race for 3yo fillies. Put in a huge late run, coming from far back to finish fourth in what was a much better than looked effort.
NO. 10 ZIP N BAYOU: Ran an improved race in this her second start and has the looks of a filly that may want to go long. She is sitting on a big race next out.
Richard Saber, a former director of race and sports at the famed Stardust book, is GamingToday’s horse racing and sports handicapper. Follow Richard on Twitter @SabesBet. Contact Richard at [email protected].