Horse Racing: Today at Santa Anita, Jan. 10
January 9, 2014 - 11:25 pm
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Claiming $10,000, Fillies, 4-year-olds
3 Coco de Carchy - The race is full of class droppers; this one from Bob Hess ran a huge race wo win two back.
6 J K’s Mischief - Don’t mind the parking lot post to clock the field; has speed to lead or follow close up.
Long Shot - 1 She’s a Go Girl
Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $56,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 4-year-olds and up
2 Dreamnofatticus - Rafael Bejarano picks his spots carefully on this card; Gary Mandella taking the blinkers off.
6 Pressure Time - Tepid chalk ran OK in a test drive debut; second time out for Jeff Mullins could be a big improvement.
Long Shot - 4 Atascaderan
Race 3 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $45,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
5 Stole a Kiss - Though she’s never run on turf, her synthetic races are good; gets class relief, blinkers off, for this try.
4 Water Issues - Showed good tactical speed in last; suspect can sit a decent trip throughout.
Long Shot - 2 Lady of the Nile
Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Claiming $16,000, 4-year-olds and up
1 Bob Consultation - Forgiving handicappers will draw a line thru last; Tyler Baze is getting live mounts for his comeback.
4 Judge Carr - Claimed by Bob Hess off a nice win in last; he had this horse before, so it’s a strong trainer angle.
Long Shot - 6 Whipstock
Race 5 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $30,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 4-year-olds and up
6 Jet Warrior - Is eligible for this condition due to win for a price tag; like that Jerry Hollendorfer protects him.
7 Crimson Giant - Should get a good price due to low percentage connections; is 0-for-22 on turf, but last few were OK.
Long Shot - 2 I Buy Gold
Race 6 - 1 mile, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $20,000, 4-year-olds and up
7 Boss of Me - Big rider switch to Joe Talamo for the money shot; first try at this bottom rung was pretty good.
8 Citron Kid - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; big rider switch to Rafael Bejarano.
Long Shot - 4 Indygo Andy
Race 7 - 1 1/4 miles (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $58,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
7 Level Headed - Had a nice trip in last but lacked a killer instinct to finish; been camera shy with back to back seconds.
8 Scooter Bird - Dead late closer was a stride late in last; not sure you can change the spots on this leopard.
Long Shot - 1 Passionate Diva
Race 8 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Maiden claiming $30,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
2 Kahala - Bob Hess has a few live ones in today; this one is dropping in class off a so so debut.
4 Tim’s Go Girl - FTS from Adam Kitchingman, a live baby barn; may be what P Val needs to get his initial comeback victory.
Long Shot - 6 Jogget
Best Bet - 6 Jet Warrior (race 5)
Santa Anita Park Thursday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/5/$24.60; Long Shots, 8/2/$17.00; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.40
Santa Anita Park Totals - 162/56/$336.00; Long Shots, 81/10/$114.20; Best Bets, 10/6/$23.80
SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY - #7 Pica (9/5) in race 7 at Fair Grounds. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Thursday, Downtown Hottie ran out at Aqueduct. Stats - 9/5/$43.90; Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick