Saturday, Santa Anita Race 3 — 12:45 p.m. post time

January 24, 2009 — maidenking
Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden claiming $25,000, 6 furlongs, 4-yo’s and up

Possible overlays                     Morning line

#4 Connie the Queen                    8/1
#6 Holladay Dixie                         5/2
#7 No Guessing                            9/2
#9 SallySays So                           5/1
#11 Stylin Deputy                         7/2
#12 Happyinexcess                      12/1
#14 Classic Demand                     12/1

The median Beyer Speed Figure for this race is 69 and several in here have shown they are capable of that. The Carla Gaines-trained #6 Holladay Dixie ran within three points of the median Beyer in six of her last seven races and is dropping in class today.

However, that resume probably means she’ll be overbet.

Breaking in the next stall, #7 No Guessing ran a 65 while going wide on the turn on Dec. 28, and #11 Stylin Deputy earned a 67 Beyer for his March 2008 effort where he also got a wide trip.

Others coming off recent layoffs who could improve are #9 Sally Says So and #14 Classic Demand. Peter Eurton, Classic Demand’s trainer, has won with six of his last 13 starters at this meet. Finally, #12 Happyinexcess flashed good early speed in his debut.

I plan to watch the tote board for action on the layoff horses. I’ll bet $200 on any of these horses at 2/1 to 7/2: #4 Connie the Queen, #9 Sally Says So, #11 Stylin Deputy and #14 Classic Demand. And at 4/1 to 9/1, I’ll bet $150 on Sally Says So,  #7 No Guessing, and #14 Classic Demand.

Finally, at 8/1 to 19/1, I’ll put $100 on #12 Happyinexcess.

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Saturday, Santa Anita Race 1 — 11:45 a.m. post time

January 24, 2009 — maidenking
Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden Special Weight, 6-1/2 furlongs, 4-yo’s and up

Possible overlays                      Morning line

#5 Buck’s Bro                                   3/1
#6 Spirit of Cochise                           4/1
#7 Deep Pockets                               2/1

Of the horse who have run, #7 Deep Pockets is by far the quickest out of the gate. But at 6-1/2 furlongs speed is not as valuable as in shorter sprints.

Jockey Joel Rosario has a shot to run down Deep Pockets with #5 Buck’s Bro, who ran an 86 Beyer Speed Figure in his last while going wide on the turn. This horse has the right running style for this distance.

Finally, #6 Spirit of Cochise had trouble at the break in his Dec. 28 debut, but still finished well. He shows some strong workouts and trainer Eoin Harty switches to jockey Garrett Gomez.

I will bet $300 on #5 Buck’s Bro at 2/1 and up and $100 on #6 Spirit of Cochise at 4/1 or better.

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Results, Santa Anita Friday Race 8 — lost $550

January 24, 2009 — maidenking
Trainer Robert Hess, Jr. had filly Rev Her Up rarin' to go

Trainer Robert Hess, Jr. had filly Rev Her Up rarin' to go

Garrett Gomez is good, but he’s not that good.

Horseplayers, however, continue to bet Gomez in maiden sprints like they’ve already read tomorrow’s paper. These days, any contender Gomez rides — like Delahoosee on Thursday and #8 Dixie Lucky on Friday — is likely to be pounded to less than 3-ro-2. And these horse don’t look much better than the other nags.

For example on Jan. 2, #9 Sky Marni finished just 1-3/4 lengths behind Dixie Lucky when they competed together — and Sky Marni was steadied two times in the stretch. Yet, Sky Marni went off at 9-to-2 in Friday’s eighth, while Dixie Lucky was bet to 7-to-5.  The payout was almost four times greater for Sky Marni, and did Dixie Lucky have a four times better chance of winning because Gomez was riding?

I think not.

Even #4 Rev Her Up, the horse who won Friday’s race, ran a 66 Beyer Speed Figure in her last. And that compares favorably to the 64 that Dixie Lucky ran in her only start.

Anyway in this race, Dixie Lucky finished a well-beaten fifth and was never anywhere close to the front, while Rev Her Up and Sky Marni finished 1-2.

Iwagered $200 on #1 Count’n Tears a 7-to-1 second timer, $150 on Sky Marni, and $200 on #2 Tripped Fuse, a 19-to-1 shot making her debut.

To watch a replay of this race, go to calracing.com

PGM PP# NAME JOCKEY TRAINER ODDS FN
1 1 Count’n Tears (CA) Talamo J Saavedra A 7.00 10
2 2 Tripped Fuse (FL) Garcia M Glatt M 19.30 4
3 3 Dream Season (KY) Solis A Fanning J 28.30 6
4 4 Rev Her Up (CA) Espinoza V Hess, Jr. R 4.10 1
5 5 Moonshine Molly (KY) Quinonez A Eurton P 38.80 7
6 6 Roll Model (OH) Rios J Dollase C 25.50 3
7 7 Hypnotizing (CA) Valdivia, Jr. J Lewis C 43.30 8
8 8 Dixie Lucky (FL) Gomez G Hollendorfer J 1.20 5
9 9 Sky Marni (KY) Olguin G Gonzalez S 4.60 2
11 10 Warren’s Lisa (CA) Arambula P Gutierrez J 14.60 9
SCR – A Taco Short (KY)     – –
SCR – Tie (IN)     – –
SCR – Susananda (KY)     – –
SCR – Comeandcatchme (KY)     – –
Pgm Win Place Show
4 $10.20 $4.80 $3.80
9 – $5.60 $4.40
6 – – $10.40
 
Exotic Payoffs
$1.00 Exacta paid $24.10 (4-9)
$1.00 Pick 3 paid $134.50 (6-2-4)
$1.00 Pick 4 paid
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Friday, Santa Anita Race 8 — 4:37 p.m. post time

January 23, 2009 — maidenking

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden claiming $32,000, 5-1/2 furlongs, 3-yo fillies

Possible overlays                          Morning line

#1 Count’n Tears                               8/1
#2 Tripped Fuse                                10/1
#5 Molly Moonshine                            20/1
#7 Hypnotizing                                  12/1
#8 Dixie Lucky                                   2/1
#9 Sky Martini                                   8/1

This looks like a very strong race for the level, as the median Beyer Speed Figure is 66 and many of these horses have run races in the mid-60’s.

However, there are also many first and second-time starters with potential in here and they always seem to pay better than a horse with a high Beyer number.

On the rail, #1 Count’n Tears is running in her second lifetime race and she looks like the quickest horse. That’s important with a short run to the turn. Another second-timer who could run big is #9 Sky Marni, who steadied in the stretch on Jan. 2, yet still ran a 59 Beyer.

Garrett Gomez is certain to depress the price on 2-to-1 morning line favorite #8 Dixie Lucky, but #7 Hypnotizing, who is another second-timer, will probably go off at a decent wagering price.

Peter Eurton, who’s won with six of his last 13, trains #5 Moonshine Molly, but she has all slow workouts showing for her debut. Another running for the first time is #2 Tripped Fuse, who is worth a wager if the price is right.

I will bet $200 to win on #1 Count’n Tears, and $150 on #7 Hypnotizing and #9 Sky Marni — all at 3/1 to 7/1 only, and I will reduce the wagers on all three to $100 at odds of 8/1 or more. Also, I want $200 on #2 Tripped Fuse and #5 Molly Moonshine, but only at 10/1 to 19/1.

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Results, Santa Anita Thursday Race 8 — lost $500

January 23, 2009 — maidenking
Jockey Michael Baze sped to the lead with #9 Betty boomboom

Jockey Michael Baze sped to the lead with #9 Betty boomboom

If you see trainer Peter Eurton at Santa Anita, don’t bump into him because you might burn yourself.

He is that hot right now.

In 2008, trainer Peter Eurton ran 124 horses and won 19 races for a respectable winning percentage of 15.  But during the Santa Anita meeting, which began Dec. 26, Eurton’s horses have won six of their 13 races, or 46 percent of the time.

On Jan. 15, Eurton saddled 7-to-1 shot Dish the Dirt to a maiden win and Thursday #9 Bettyboomboom went wire-to-wire at 9-to-2. As Bettyboomboom was loading into the gate, her odds were 6-to-1, but they plummeted to 9-to-2 as the race was being run. The same thing happened to Dish the Dirt, which tells me that the stable bets at the last possible moment.

Although I acknowledged Bettyboomboom’s speed when evaluating this race, I instead went for first-time starters #6 Excessive Charm at 6-to-1 and 18-to-1 shot #3 Play Reveille.

To watch a replay of this race, go to calracing.com

PGM PP# NAME JOCKEY TRAINER ODDS FN
1 1 Ashee (CA) Enriquez I Matlow R 6.50 5
3 2 Play Reveille (CA) Rosario J Jones M 18.00 8
4 3 Cloud Strider (CA) Saldana R Kitchingman A 36.80 9
5 4 Shadow Queen (CA) Solis A Fernandez V 5.80 2
6 5 Excessive Charm (CA) Gomez G Sadler J 6.20 7
7 6 Catifornya Dreamin (CA) Baze T Mandella G 9.20 4
8 7 Misstrailcityzone (CA) Delgadillo A Nettles K 66.30 11
9 8 Bettyboomboom (CA) Baze M Eurton P 4.50 1
10 9 Gifted Gina (CA) Espinoza V Inda E 8.90 6
12 10 Connie D (CA) Gryder A Weckerle K 19.50 10
14 11 Flash Dance (CA) Talamo J Becerra R 3.00 3
SCR – Champagneforchelle (CA)     – –
SCR – Firey Sara (CA)     – –
SCR – Multitasker (CA)     – –
 
Pgm Win Place Show
9 $11.00 $5.60 $4.20
5 – $7.00 $3.60
14 – – $2.80
 
Exotic Payoffs
$1.00 Exacta paid $34.90 (9-5)
$1.00 Pick 3 paid $105.20 (7-4-9)
$1.00 Pick 4 paid $4408.20 (6-7/11-4-9)
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Results, Santa Anita Thursday Race 2 — lost $300

January 23, 2009 — maidenking

Former jockey Eddie Delahoussaye is now an owner and breeder

Former jockey Eddie Delahoussaye is now an owner and breeder

When Eddie Delahoussaye was riding, he typically broke horses in the middle of the pack and saved an exciting burst of speed for the stretch. But his namesake horse #2 Delahoosee, which he owns and bred, came up empty Thursday in his stretch run against #8 Santamonicacanyon.

As the even-money favorite, Delahoosee broke well to track Santamonicacanyon down the backstretch. At the eighth pole, Delahoosee ran right up next to the leader and, with a vigorous ride by Garrett Gomez, he seemed sure to hit the wire first.

But Santamonicacanyon was game and pulled away to win by 1 1/2 lengths.

I considered betting Delahoosee, #4 Dapper Gene and #3 Gretsky, but their odds were all out of my range. I ended up with $300 on #7 Cat’s Causeway, who made no impact in his debut at 8-to-1

To watch a replay of this race, go to calracing.com 

PGM PP# NAME JOCKEY TRAINER ODDS FN
1 1 Yep (KY) Talamo J Biancone P 12.30 8
2 2 Delahoosee (KY) Gomez G Gallagher P 1.00 2
3 3 Gretsky (KY) Rosario J Drysdale N 29.00 5
4 4 Dapper Gene (KY) Sutherland C Velasquez D 2.90 3
5 5 Union Soldier (VA) Baze T Ellis R 25.20 4
6 6 Afleet Magic (NY) Espinoza V Hess, Jr. R 10.60 7
7 7 Cat’s Causeway (KY) Baze M Guillot E 8.40 6
8 8 Santamonicacanyon (KY) Flores D Vienna D 8.30 1
 
Pgm Win Place Show
8 $18.60 $7.60 $4.40
2 – $3.80 $2.60
4 – – $2.80
 
Exotic Payoffs
$1.00 Exacta paid $21.90 (8-2)
$1.00 Superfecta paid $628.00 (8-2-4-5)
$1.00 Trifecta paid $98
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Thursday, Santa Anita Race 8 — 4:37 p.m. post time

January 22, 2009 — maidenking

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden claiming $40,000, 5-1/2 furlongs, 3-yo fillies

Possible overlays                        Morning line

#1 Ashee                                          5/1
#3 Play Reveille                                  8/1
#4 Cloud Strider                                 15/1
#6 Excessive Charm                            6/1
#7 Catifornya Dreamin                       8/1
#9 Bettyboomboom                             8/1
#10 Gifted Gina                                  8/1
#14 Flash Dance                                6/1

This race is wide open and I will spread out my bets because I expect the winner to pay a decent price.

First-time starters #3 Play Reveille, #4 Cloud Striker and #6 Excessive Charm would all be good bets if the price is right. I’d like second timers #7 Catifornya Dreamin and #10 Gifted Gina more if the public bets them into the 3-to-1 to 7-to-1 range. And both #9 Bettyboomboom and #14 Flash Dance have good early speed.

I will bet $300 on #6 Excessive Charm from 3/1 to 10/1 and $200 on both #3 Play Reveille and #4 Cloud Striker at 10/1 to 19/1.

Also, I want $150 on both #7 Catifornya Dreamin and #10 Gifted Gina at 3/1 to 7/1 and $200 on #14 Flash Dance at 5/1 and over.

Of course, I don’t expect to have money on all six of these horses, as I believe two or three won’t have the proper odds.

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Thursday, Santa Anita Race 2 — 1:31 p.m. post time

January 21, 2009 — maidenking

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden claiming $75,000, 6-1/2 furlongs, 3 year olds

Possible overlays                          Morning line

#2 Delahoosee                                     5/2
#3 Gretsky                                         8/1
#4 Dapper Gene                                   7/2
#7 Cat’s Causeway                               8/1

Hall of Famers Wayne Gretzky and Eddie Delahoussaye have horses named for them in this race — although both are spelled differently from their surnames.  

Former jockey Eddie D. is the breeder of #2 Delahoosee who attracts Garrett Gomez after leaving the gate slowly on Dec. 6 then making a nice mid-race move. Breaking next door is first-time starter Gretsky out of the sire Toccet, who is named for Rick Toccet a good friend of Gretzky’s from their playing days with the Los Angeles Kings. Gretsky is scheduled to be ridden by Joel Rosario, who must get on a lot of horses in the morning because he regularly lands on live debuters during the afternoon. 

Danny Velasquez trains #4 Dapper Gene, who is the only experienced horse in this race that didn’t get off slowly last time. This gelding fits the winning profile for this race and he wouldn’t have to improve much from his 72 Beyer Speed Figure to beat this group. Finally, the connections of #7 Cat’s Causeway routinely pop with good-priced first time starters.

I will bet $300 on #7 Cat’s Causeway at 8/1 to 19/1; $100 on #3 Gretsky at 7/2 to 19/1; and $300 on #2 Delahoosee at 2/1 and higher. 

If Delahoosee goes off at 9/5 or below then I will get off him and put $200 on #4 Dapper Gene at 3/1 or better.

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She learned from Angel Cordero, jockey Chantal Sutherland tells TVG. On Monday, she won SA’s 4th race

January 20, 2009 — maidenking
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Jazzin Razz nose better than You Wood in 9th

January 20, 2009 — maidenking

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Results, Santa Anita Monday Race 9 — lost $600

January 20, 2009 — maidenking

Jockey Clinton Potts broke #8 Jazzin Razz alertly, which led to victory

Jockey Clinton Potts broke #8 Jazzin Razz alertly, which led to victory

In his debut race on Dec. 14, Jazzin Razz  dwelt at the start to spot the field 10 lengths, essentially losing all chance. But on Monday, trainer Richard Rosales equipped #8 Jazzin Razz with blinkers and jockey Clinton Potts encouraged the gelding to run early.

At 15-to-1, Jazzin Razz responded by breaking well and he ran with the leading group on the backstretch. Jazzin Razz took the lead in the stretch then won a tight photo finish over the fast-closing #5 You Wood.

Jazzin Razz’s trainer Rosales won just six of 78 races in 2008 and was 0-for-5 this year. But maiden long shot players know him well. Somebody posting as MagicHorseman on Pace Advantage.com said that Rosales trained two maiden claiming bombs that came in in 2007. The first was a $58.80 winner named Razi’s Star on Feb. 28, 2007, and the second was H.E.’s Girl, which paid $133.60 on Nov. 9, 2007.

I considered betting four horses in this race and ended up with three of them. I bet $200 on #5 You Wood, #9 Zephaniah and #12 Hurley’s Way. You Wood missed by a nose at 5-to-1 and #12 Hurley’s Way was only a head behind You Wood after going very wide on the turn.

To watch a replay of this race, go to www.calracing.com

PGM PP# NAME JOCKEY TRAINER ODDS FN
1 1 Suspect (CA) Sutherland C Metz J 23.50 5
2 2 Bert’s too Kinky (CA) Blanc B McCarthy S 46.00 8
5 3 You Wood (KY) Bejarano R Cerin V 5.00 2
6 4 Rise Above (CA) Espinoza V Stute M 1.70 9
7 5 Mont La Salle (FL) Quinonez A Garcia V 40.00 4
8 6 Jazzin Razz (CA) Potts C Rosales R 15.40 1
9 7 Zephaniah (CA) Nakatani C Moger, Jr. E 4.90 7
11 8 Blue You’re My Boy (CA) Sorenson D Gutierrez J 21.10 6
12 9 Hurley’s Way (OH) Baze T Baffert B 2.40 3
SCR – Bartok’s Magic (CA)     – –
SCR – Renzo Sean (CA) Baze M Ellis R – –
SCR – Delmando (CA)     – –
 
Pgm Win Place Show
8 $32.80 $10.60 $6.60
5 – $7.20 $4.20
12 – – $3.60
 
Exotic Payoffs
$1.00 Exacta paid $108.30 (8-5)
$1.00 Pick 3 paid $901.80 (1-6-8)
$1.00 Pick 4 paid $8228.30 (4-1-6-8)
$1.00 Place Pick All paid $3447.50 (8 OF 9)
$1.00 Super High Five paid $67192.70 (8-5-12-7-1)
$1.00 Trifecta paid $500.20 (8-5-12)
$2.00 Daily Double paid $208.60 (6-8)
$2.00 Pick 6 paid $653603.00 (8-2-4-1-6-8)
$2.00 Pick 6 paid $8442.20 (8-2-4-1-6-8)
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Results, Santa Anita Monday Race 4 — lost $300

January 20, 2009 — maidenking

Jockey Chantal Sutherland got #8 Magna Cum Laude to break his maiden on his 16th try

Jockey Chantal Sutherland got #8 Magna Cum Laude to break his maiden on his 16th try

It was only his third attempt at maiden claimers, but it took #8 Magna Cum Laude sixteen races to earn his diploma. Trainer Robert Hess got this gelding from Aidan O’Brien who had been running him in sprint races on the Irish courses — Fairyhouse, Dundalk and Naas.

Magna Cum Laude was given lasix, which is illegal in Ireland, but didn’t hit the board in six Southern California tries against maiden special weights — five of which were on the grass. 

Hess dropped him to maiden claiming on Oct. 26 and the horse responded with a clear lead for most of the 7-furlong race, as he tried to wire the field but faded to third. On Monday, jockey Chantal Sutherland put Magna Cum Laude back on the lead and he survived a late run by #1 Larrylarrylarry to hit the winner’s circle. 

I bet $300 on Larrylarrylarry, who went off at 4-to-1, and he ran well to finish second. I also considered #10 Six Pack Man, but he was bet below my minimum odds of 2-to-1.

To watch a replay of this race, go to www.calracing.com

PGM PP# NAME JOCKEY TRAINER ODDS FN
1 1 Larrylarrylarry (NE) Talamo J Fanning J 4.20 2
2 2 Hollywood Mogul (CA) Saldana R Mendoza J 104.80 7
3 3 Upjumpdaboogieman (ON) Rosario J Miller P 9.10 10
4 4 Warren’s Cat Time (CA) Garcia M Gutierrez J 26.90 8
6 5 Villa Park (FL) Baze M Becerra R 22.50 9
7 6 Trueno (CA) Nakatani C Bean R 11.20 5
8 7 Magna Cum Laude (IRE) Sutherland C Hess, Jr. R 6.30 1
9 8 Beckett (CA) Stra K Dupuis J 43.60 6
10 9 Six Pack Man (KY) Solis A Puype M 1.40 3
11 10 Captain Charisma (CA) Potts C Aguirre P 5.40 4
12 11 Cally I Yie Yie (CA) Scott J Rafaeli U 178.20 11
SCR – Whizer (CA) Linares M Bradvica L – –
 
Pgm Win Place Show
8 $14.60 $6.40 $3.80
1 – $5.20 $3.60
10 – – $2.60
 
Exotic Payoffs
$1.00 Exacta paid $35.60 (8-1)
$1.00 Pick 3 paid $59.50 (1-8-8)
$1.00 Pick 4 paid $257.50 (3-1/2/4/7-2/8-8)
$1.00 Superfecta paid $273.10 (8-1-10-11)
$1.00 Trifecta paid $79.80 (8-1-10)
$2.00 Daily Double paid $32.60 (8-8)
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Monday, Santa Anita Race 9 — 4:37 p.m. post time

January 19, 2009 — maidenking

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden claiming $32,000, 7 furlongs, 3-year-olds

Possible overlays                      Morning line

#5 You Wood                                   6/1
#6 Rise Above                                  3/1
#9 Zephaniah                                   9/2
#12 Hurley’s Way                              7/2

The Ed Moger-trained #9 Zephaniah looks like he could get an easy lead, but will he be able to last?

Bob Baffert has been running #12 Hurley’s Way in maiden special weight routes and now cuts back to maiden claiming 7 furlongs. Hurley’s Way was third best of 41 while working out at 4 furlongs on Jan. 15 and should perform better facing weaker. Second-timer #5 You Wood was bet to 4-to-1 versus nine others in his debut and he looks like a solid gelding for trainer Vladimir Cerin.

And finally, you can’t ignore the 72 Beyer Speed Figure run by #6 Rise Above in a Jan. 4 route race. Trainer Mel Stute hit at only eight percent in 2008, but Stute looks like he’s got this one headed in the right direction.

At 2/1 or more, I’ll bet $300 on #6 Rise Above and $200 on #12 Hurley’s Way. 

But if either Rise Above or Hurley’s way are 9/5 or less, then I’ll replace which ever horse has unbettable odds with a $200 wager on #5 You Wood at 2/1 to 10/1 and $200 on Zemphaniah, #9, at 7/2 or more .

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Monday, Santa Anita Race 4 — 2:03 p.m. post time

January 19, 2009 — maidenking

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden claiming $25,000, 7 furlongs, 4 yo’s and up

Possible overlays                         Morning line

#1 Larrylarrylarry                             9/2
#10 Six Pack Man                            7/2

Many of these horses ran together in a 6-1/2 furlong race on Dec. 26. Although, #5 Whizer finished better than #10 Six Pack Man, I like the latter horse more because trainer Mike Puype is doing well this meet with horses returning from recent long layoffs.

On the rail, #1 Larrylarrylarry is another who could get the job done at the right price.

I will bet $400 on #10 Six Pack Man at 2/1 to 7/2, but only $200 if he drifts up to 4/1 or higher. Also, I want $300 to win on #1 Larrylarrylarry at 2/1 or above.uy

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Results, Santa Anita Sunday Race 4 — won $1,300

January 18, 2009 — maidenking

imgres27Jockey Corey Nakatani sprang to the lead with #2 Hudler, who held a clear advantage on the backstretch.

On the turn, Hudler was running easily with Nakatani hardly moving his hands, however behind him Martin Garcia was asking #6 Dona Mary for everything she had. In third place, jockey Alex Solis had the 7-to-5 favorite #5 High Note also under an all-out race ride. 

But nobody was catching Hudler, who won without breaking a sweat.

I bet $200 on this first-time starter, as her 7-to-1 odds fell into my range of 5-to-1 and above. I also put $200 on second-timer #6 Dona Mary, and was considering winning trainer Doug O’Neill’s other entry #7 Runway Starlet. But she was 2-to-1, which I thought was too poor of a wagering price.

I also liked first timer #5 High Note, but was interested at 10-to-1 and higher, not her post time odds of 7-to-5.

To watch a replay of this race, go to www.calracing.com

PGM PP# NAME JOCKEY tTRAINER ODDS FN
1 1 Charming Meadow (CA) Baze T Saavedra A 22.20 6
2 2 Hudler (CA) Nakatani C O’Neill D 7.50 1
3 3 Not Unusual (CA) Rosario J Sherman A 13.30 8
4 4 Warren’s Royal Mom (CA) Gomez G Gutierrez J 14.70 5
5 5 High Note (CA) Solis A Hendricks D 1.40 3
6 6 Dona Mary (CA) Garcia M Gonzalez S 5.30 4
7 7 Runway Starlet (CA) Bejarano R O’Neill D 2.20 2
8 8 Laura Beasley (CA) Delgadillo A McFarlane D 51.80 7
 
Pgm Win Place Show
2 $17.00 $6.00 $3.40
7 – $3.60 $2.40
5 – – $2.40
 
Exotic Payoffs
$1.00 Exacta paid $25.20 (2-7)
$1.00 Pick 3 paid $126.80 (7-4-2)
$1.00 Pick 4 paid $2392.50 (5-7-4-2)
$1.00 Superfecta paid $262.30 (2-7-5-6)
$1.00 Trifecta paid $67.50 (2-7-5)
$2.00 Daily Double paid $93.20 (4-2)
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Sunday, Santa Anita Race 4 — 2:03 p.m. post time

January 18, 2009 — maidenking

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races

Maiden special weight, 6 furlongs, 3-year-olds

Possible overlays                         Morning line

#2 Hudler                                          5/1
#5 High Note                                     2/1
#6 Dona Mary                                   5/1
#7 Runway Starlet                             3/1

Lots of inexperienced runners in this field of eight fillies.

Trainer Doug O’Neill starts both first timer #2 Hudler and #7 Runway Starlet, a filly who has run three credible races.

Hudler’s owner, J. Paul Reddam, likes to use jockey Cory Nakatani and Reddam has had a fair amount of success with debuters. 

Another first timer with a strong shot is #5 High Note, trained by Dan Hendricks, but her morning line is a dismal 2-to-1. Finally, #6 Dona Marie fits the profile of a second timer with the potential to improve enough to win this one.

I will bet $200 to win on #2 Hudler at 5/1 and up; $200 on High Note in the unlikely event she’s 10/1 to 19/1: $200 on #6 Dona Mary at 3/1 and higher; and $200 on #7 Runway Starlet at 7/2 or better.

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ShowVivor start delayed until Sunday

January 17, 2009 — maidenking

Because of technical difficulties that caused limited access to entries for ShowVivor, the beginning of contest was moved from Saturday to Sunday.

Everyone who entered, whether they selected losing picks or not on Saturday, is still alive.

And registration remains open until 12:15 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday.

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ShowVivor 2009 begins today at Santa Anita

January 17, 2009 — maidenking

showvivor4A free $5,000 on line handicapping contest starts today on the Santa Anita website. 

ShowVivor contestants select one runner a day to hit the board and if successful they survive until the next day. But if their pick doesn’t finish first, second or third, then the contest is over for them.

The contest ends when only one player is left, or on April 19, which is the last day of the Santa Anita meet. First place is $3,000 plus airfare to Las Vegas with two nights at the Las Vegas Hilton, second place is $1,500 and third prize is $500.

Players must be registered before 12:15 p.m. PST. Go to www.santaanita.com for all of the details.

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No main track maiden sprints Saturday at Santa Anita

January 17, 2009 — maidenking

finish-line-at-santa-anita-park-by-rhetoricruSanta Anita carded no maiden sprints on the main track today, so I have nothing to shoot at.

The only race less than one mile for non winners is scheduled for 6-1/2 furlongs on the downhill turf course.

But I see that on Sunday the fourth race is a maiden slated for 6 furlongs on the main track, and on Monday I’m looking forward to tackling two 7 furlongs races for maiden claimers.

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No ‘capping today

January 16, 2009 — maidenking

Too busy counting the money I made yesterday.

No seriously, I’ve got one of those things called a job and sometimes it gets in the way. You probably have one too, so you know what I mean. But as soon as I make my first $10 mill betting horses, I swear, I’m going to quit with that job nonsense.

But I did quickly look through the past performances today and the only horse that I really like is #10 Thunder Babydoll at 7/2 to 19/1 in the eighth.

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