SANTA ANITA
Race 1
No. 7 Stormin Proud Papa looks like a solid singe in the pick five, he gets a slight move up off the nice finish here on Jan 1st, Rosario sticks for Mitchell and he will find a fast early pace to make his late run. 7
Race 2
No. 1 Babyneedsnewshoes was well bet in her one and only and now gets Rosario in what is a major rider upgrade, No. 6 Anita Margarita comes off the layoff for trainer Marty Jones, she drops into a maiden claimer and gets Bejarano, she may be the closer in here. 1-6
Race 3
In the Megahertz trainer A C Avila and jockey Chantal Sutherland hook up on No. 1 Equitana, she had her prep and now will go a flat mile on the grass which is her best distance, Bejarano gets back on No. 5 Celestial Kitten and the last time he was on they got the win going a flat mile on the grass. 1-5
Race 4
No. 3 Patriotic Lion gets back on the main and takes the big drop in class, No. 9 Pulpit’s Express will go much better in this his second start. No. 10 Best Be Gone is a very sneaky looking first time starter that will be a good price. 3-9-10
Race 5
Lets take our shot in here with No. 10 Starspangled Heat who exits our HTW list, this 4yo gelding was just flying late when running a close third going down the hill, Nakatani got to know him and now he goes a flay mile and will get a perfect setup with all the early speed. 10
Key Play
.50 cent pick five
1st 7
2nd 1-6
3rd 1-5
4th 3-9-10
5th 10
Race 6
No. 4 Castaway ran good here when stretched out to a mile last time out, he has a big work since and will try and take them wire to wire, No. 6 Candy’s Jewel beat Castaway last time when a fast closing second, he will be making a big late run again today. 4-6
Race 7
No. 6 Miles Heir drops into an action spot, No. 8 Raingear had a good effort here in his last start going 1 1/16. 6-8
Race 8
In the Grade 2 Palos Verdes the one to beat is No. 2 Amazombie who just never runs a bad race and had a good rest after his big BC sprint win, No. 8 Euroears will try and wake up today. 2-8
Race 9
No. 3 Cheezy Breezy exits our HTW list off a better than looked effort in his first try at this 1 1/16 distance, he looks to be sitting on the win, No. 5 Mr. Padre exits the same race and finished second when getting beat on the line. No. 4 Hava Cigar tried new tactics last time out when coming from far back. No. 7 Push Button Magic also exits our HTW list and will go better today at a big price. 1-4-5-7
Key Play
.50 cent pick four
6th 4-6
7th 6-8
8th 2-8
9th 1-4-5-7
GOLDEN GATE
Race 1
No. 2 Enuff Bull is in from Hollywood and may like it here, No. 3 El Mariachi gets off the grass a new jock and back to a sprint. 2-3
Race 2
This race looks very starry with No. 1 One Royal Star the closer and No. 2 Joy’s Star the speed. 1-2
Race 3
No. 1 Sky High Hatty gets Baze and has a nice work since her last race, No. 4 Lilly’s Perfect is back in town and is 2 for 2 here at the Gate. No. 5 Hoosier Honey gets back on the main after a good try on the grass. 1-4-5
Key Play
Pick three
1st 2-3
2nd 1-2
3rd 1-4-5
Race 4
This 8k maiden claimer is very wide open and calls for the all button. No recommendation.
Race 5
No. 2 Validara looks to have found her correct level, No. 5 Lil Red Jet is in top form. No. 6 Celebrate Everyday will be making a late run at them. No. 7 Sky Tribute is the speed on the stretchout. 2-5-7
Race 6
No. 2 Summer Hit is a first time starter with a good 5furlong work and some win early breeding and top connections, No. 4 Captain Magic just failed last time in his first try here at this level. 2-4
Race 7
No. 1 Take That exits our HTW list she gets moved to straight maidens off her troubled second for 32k, Baze gets on No. 6 Distinctive Yolie a Bill Morey first time starter that must be able to run. No. 7 Jersey’s Soul put in a nice late run in her one and only despite being very green. The hot training Lloyd Mason sends out a first time starter No. 9 Ribot Belle whose dam has dropped four winners from four starters including a stakes winner. 1-6-7-9
Race 8
In the California Oaks Hollendorfer sends out a three bagger with No. 1 Sweet Nothings, No. 2 Milania and No. 4 Lady Of Fifty all look to have a shot. James Cassidy ships in No. 7 Your Special Day who also looks to have a shot. 1-2-4-7
Race 9
No. 4 Diamond Of Blue sports a solid 5 furlong work for his debut, No. 5 Marino’s Wild Cat is the one to beat with the big jockey change. 4-5
Key Play
.50 cent pick four
6th 2-4
7th 1-6-7-9
8th 1-2-4-7
9th 4-5
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