Maiden King conquers So. Cal. maiden races
Maiden claiming $100,000, 6 furlongs, 3-year-olds
Possible overlays Morning line
#2 Bubbley Blonde 7/2
#5 Malibu Artiste 5/2
Jockey Rafael Bejarano rides #2 Bubbley Blonde who shows lots of good workouts. But it seems that all of Kathy Walsh’s first timers work out well, get bet, then run poorly in their debuts.
But I still like the filly at 7/2 or higher.
Malibu Artiste, the #5 horse, seems to be the speed. She dueled three-wide on the turn Dec. 5 and hung in there for second. Trainer Paul Aguirre won with six of his last 17 second-time starters and Malibu Artiste has shown some life in morning workouts.
I will bet $150 on #2 Bubbley Blonde at 7/2 to 19/1 and $200 on Malibu Artiste at 2/1 or higher. However, I expect the public to bet one of these two below the odds range, so I’ll likely end up with only one wager.
Maiden King 