SANTA ANITA
Race 1
No. 2 Fleet Ryan is the unknown in this race, a first time starter for a trainer who can pop with a first timer at a price, the horse to beat is No. 5 Devils Mate with the hot riding Valdez for the cagy Janet Armstrong. 2-5
Race 2
No. 1 Stanford Dolly can go long or sprint, she can close or run on the pace, this winner of nine of 28 starts is the one to beat. No. 2 Fiona Freud gets her first start off the Ted West claim and looks very tough on the move back up in class. No. 4 Tallahsocean has been stuck in second gear but gets the hustling Tyler Baze in the irons, he just may gun this girl from the get go. 1-2-4
Key Play
$2 exacta box 1-2-4 for $12
$1 tri box 1-2-4 for $6
$2 double
1st 2-5
2nd 1-2-4 for $12
Race 3
No. 4 Led Advantage gets her second start off the layoff and gets her first start off the Avila claim, he looks to have this girl spotted perfectly in this 7 furlong race a distance that looks perfect for her. 4
Key Play
$10 win and place 4 for $20
Race 4
No. 1 Laura Beasley is in from Turf Paradise and these Turf Paradise shippers have all been running well, No. 2 No Mistress gets a big rider switch to Bejarano and that just may get her home on top, No. 4 Lazered has the perfect breeding for this 6½ furlong downhill turf course. 1-2-4
Key Play
$2 exacta box 1-2-4 for $12
$1 tri box 1-2-4 for $6
$1 Pick four
1st 2-4
2nd 1-2-4
3rd 4
4th 1-2-4 for $18
Race 5
Trainer Mike Mitchell wheels back No. 1 Major General in just six days, he also gives him a turn back in distance to 6½ furlongs the distance of his last win. 1
Key Play
$10 win and place 1 for $20
Race 6
No. 8 Delago has some speed and finds a very soft crew of 25k maiden claimers, if not today he could be heading north. 8
Key Play
$10 win and place 8 for $20
Race 7
If No. 9 Good Turn does not draw in from the also list No. 5 Bolinas will be the lone speed and try and hold off the fast closing No. 7 Devil On The Roof, if the both run the Devil On The Roof will get a perfect speed duel up front for his big late run. 7 with 5-9 or 5-7
Race 8
No. 1 Wylie N Wyatt is by a 33% sire with first time starters and the price could be ok. No. 2 Mr. Braggadocio looks set for the maiden breaker if the one is not a runner. 1-2
Key Play
$1 pick four
5th 1
6th 8
7th 5-7(9)
8th 1-2 for$4
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