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Hollywood Live Thread
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If anyone wants to see the Wizard's card:
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top">1<sup>st</sup> HOL 6f Clm $50,000 3yo, Purse: $37,000. 10:05/ 9:05/ 8:05/( 7:05)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$2 Double / $1 Pick 3,$1 Pick 4 (races 1-2-3-4) / $1 Place Pick All </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">6</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>THE BAT SIGNAL</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">2/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Brings another win back to the Bat Cave. READ THE CRYSTAL BALL! </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>LEAVETHEGATEOPEN</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">4/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Speedy gelding will try to wire them, as he's done in his last two wins. Dueled thru a hot pace May 8 in the race won by The Bat Signal and was only beaten by 1-1/2 lengths. Could have better stamina now while cutting back from a route try June 7. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">3</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>TRIP TO THE RANCH</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Broke dead last in his May 15 debut but still rallied from last to win at the short 5F distance on turf, an impressive score where he no doubt gained a lot of seasoning. Should improve second time out for trainer Andy Mathis, who won with his only prior starter at this meet. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>2<sup>nd</sup> HOL 1m (Turf) Clm $32,000 3yo, Purse: $32,000. 10:33/ 9:33/ 8:33/( 7:33)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$2 Double / $1 Pick 3 </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>JOE CARL</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/5 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Improving colt comes off a dominant victory on the main track in his second start since adding blinkers. If he can transfer that form to turf then he should handle this field. Jerry Hollendorfer has won with 24% of his first time turf runners in 2008-09 and Joe Carl continues to work well since his last start. Winning rider Rosario stays aboard. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">6</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>BELONGS TO GOTHAM</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Versatile gelding can lead, stalk, or come from off the pace, which he did for the first time last out. He's the first foal out of a dam who won on turf and he ran well in his only prior route start. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">1</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>DEFENSE KING</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Won the last time that he raced on turf, although it was in a sprint. Stalker sheds 10 lbs. off his last race and will be a main contender if he can handle this longer trip. So far he's been better in sprints than routes. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>3<sup>rd</sup> HOL 5 1/2f MdnClm $40,000 2yo, Purse: $20,000. 11:01/10:01/ 9:01/( 8:01)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double / $1 Pick 3,$2 Pick 6 (races 3-8) </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">5</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>SIETE MACHOS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Gets a big drop in class for his second start for good 2yo trainer Walther Solis, who's won with 17% of his juvenile runners in 2008-09. Solis also had a second time starter win yesterday at this same class level and distance, scoring at 24-1. Colt has been working well over this track all along but broke slowly in the debut. Could be a lot better than we saw first time out. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">13</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>PICO PICO</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">6/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">By a G1 winning sprinter, this colt is out of a dam who won at age 2 and was G2 stakes-placed at age 2. Has been working at Santa Anita but was shipped over for a sharp gate work June 19. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">8</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>AT THE FRONT</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has been working in company with stablemate Ministerfrommiami, and they break next to eachother as they did in their recent gate works. John Sadler has won at a good 15% rate with first timers in 2008-09 and lures top jockey Bejarano for this one. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">7</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>MINISTERFROMMIAMI</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">12/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">The second of two John Sadler trainees. 4 of 5 siblings to race at age 2 won including a stakes winner. Top speed rider Tyler Baze is aboard. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ZERO MANNERS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">8/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Sheds blinkers and drops considerably in class for his second start. Low-profile trainer has won with 2 of 3 MSW class droppers this year. Showed early speed in the debut. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>4<sup>th</sup> HOL 1 1/16m StrAlw $40,000 3yo and up, Purse: $25,000. 11:29/10:29/ 9:29/( 8:29)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double / $1 Pick 3 </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>SCORPION TIME</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Lightly-raced colt still has lots of upside potential in just his third start. He won his debut and then ran well when shipped to California and trainer Mike Machowsky. In that June 12 race he rallied from far back in last against a speed bias behind a front-running winner. Could appreciate this move to the main track for the first time. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">5</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>HIS SISTERS MISTER</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Stalker has a win and a close 2nd in two prior starts at this distance but wasn't as effective when cutting back to one turn last time out. He finished 3 lengths clear of 3rd in his May 14 effort at this trip and a similar performance would give him a good shot at the win. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">7</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>DEEP POCKETS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">3/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Stretched out to a route for the first time June 12 and was close to the pace all the way, finishing 3rd on turf. He now returns to the main track and might be the one to catch. He finished a close 2nd in a sprint over this track May 9, but note that he's also been a beaten favorite in four straight races, and he could go favored again today. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>TROUBLETIMESTHREE</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">9/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Late-runner rallied to finish a close 2nd last time out on turf. Finished a solid 3rd at this trip and class level two starts back. Has been relatively consistent. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>5<sup>th</sup> HOL 6 1/2fAlwOClm $25,000 3yo and up Fillies and Mares , Purse: $48,000. 11:57/10:57/ 9:57/( 8:57)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double / $1 Pick 3,tvg $150,000 Guaranteed $1 Pick 4 (races 5-6-7-8) </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">7</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>DANI REESE</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">3/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Could be 'any kind' coming off an impressive debut win. READ THE CRYSTAL BALL! </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>SALTY SARAH</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Seems to have improved in the 6-months between her final start at age 2 and her return race June 11. She pressed a hot pace over this track and distance in that return effort and lost by just over 1 length in a fast race. She'll probably press the pace again and can move forward second start back. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>GOLD GODDESS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Productive filly finished a game and close 2nd against open company last time out and now drops into the Cal-bred ranks. She was good enough to finish 2nd in a G3 race earlier this year and projects for a good stalking trip. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">1</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>YODELADY O</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Late-runner should get an honest pace to rally into while coming off a freshening and adding blinkers. She shows 6 more works over this track since the last race and retains top jockey Bejarano, who was aboard for her maiden win over this track.</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>6<sup>th</sup> HOL 1 1/16m MdnClm $25,000 3yo and up Fillies and Mares , Purse: $16,000. 12:25/11:25/10:25/( 9:25)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double / $1 Pick 3 </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">1</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>KRISTEN'S LIL LADY</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Stretched out to a route for the first tiime June 13 and finished a game 2nd at 15-1 while racing on short rest. She was close to the pace all the way and should be again today in a field without a lot of early speed. Her blazing best-of-45 work June 27 suggests that she holds her good form. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">10</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ZAINA</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">9/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has good early speed and will probably press the pace from the outside, but could be caught wide from the outermost post. She was on top of the pace all the way in her route debut June 13 but weakened a bit late to finish 3rd. Could have more stamina in her second route try and third start off the layoff of nearly a year. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">5</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ELLIE L.</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">3/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Late-runner has hit the board in three straight, including a rally from dead last May 14 while racing against a speed bias. However, an expected mild pace today could compromise her late kick. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">3</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ELEVENTH HOUR</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">4/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Gets a big drop in class from a tough MSW race on turf in her debut. Carla Gaines has won at a high rate with second time starters in recent years and this filly's breeding really isn't for turf, so she could improve nicely while moving from grass to the main track. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>7<sup>th</sup> HOL 1m (Turf) Non-graded 3yo Fillies, Purse: $100,000. 12:53/11:53/10:53/( 9:53)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">11</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ELOQUENTLY</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">With a good amount of early speed in this field this late-runner should get a good set up. She won her career debut in England easily after rallying from the back of her field, and she might also have been best in her only other start, the G3 Miesque over this turf course and distance. In that race she again rated off the pace after breaking dead last, then tried to rally up the rail in the stretch. She was very game late despite being in tight quarters in that final furlong and lost by just 3/4 length while missing 2nd by a nose. With 7 more months to grow and mature since then she's probably developed further, and recent works over this turf course are excellent. She's proven to fire fresh and top jockey Bejarano takes the mount. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>STRAWBERRY TART</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">4/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Talented filly is 3 for 4 this year, with her only loss coming when she dueled thru a suicidal pace in the G3 Railbird. Usually a front-runner, she was asked to rate well off the pace when trying turf for the first time June 5, and the result was a powerful rally that saw her win going away. She roared thru her final two furlongs in :11-3/5 and :11-1/5, suggesting that she'd love more ground, which she gets today. She's also much better bred top and bottom for routes than sprints. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>OILGONEWILE</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Comes in from Florida and moves into the Mike Mitchell barn. He's won with 29% of his new acquisitions in 2008-09 and this filly was a multiple turf stakes winner back in the Sunshine State. She comes off a 2-1/2 month layoff, but that's probably a good thing, as she's 2 for 2 when racing 'fresh'. Probably goes to the lead from her rail post, but there's a good amount of other speed in here. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">7</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>BURG BERG</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">10/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has won the last three times that she's raced in anything but graded stakes, showing similar ability on both turf and synthetic tracks. She likes to be on the lead but doesn't have to be and will probably press the pace today from her outside post. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>8<sup>th</sup> HOL 7f MdnClm $25,000 3yo and up, Purse: $15,000. 1:21/12:21/11:21/(10:21)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.),$1 Super High 5 </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">11</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>BARNEY BASS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has been steadily improving with each race prior to his dull effort May 15. His close 3rd place finish in his first try at this bottom maiden claiming level on April 24 would make him the one to beat if repeated today. There's no visibly excuse for his poor effort May 15 but he's been working steadily since then, and trainer Darrell Vienna is having a huge meet at 35% wins. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">12</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>CANDY COAT</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Raced evenly in his debut for Cliff Sise Jr. and is expected to improve second out. Sise has won with 5 of his last 20 second time starters (25%) and makes a positive jockey change. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">1</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>FIERY REBEL</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">9/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has finished 2nd and 3rd in two starts since dropping to this class level, losing those two races by just over 2 lengths in total. Versatile colt can stalk or come from off the pace and has hit the board in all 5 prior starts over this track. However, confidence in his win potential is tempered by his trainer's 1 for 47 record at the meet. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">3</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>MENDOTA BAY</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">8/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Was close to the pace most of the way last time out when dropping to this level for the first time. Adds blinkers today and also shortens up, with a very sharp work over this track June 29.</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>EL RIFLE</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Was away dead last in his debut and stayed there down the backstretch before showing late interest in a solid 'educational' outing. He had been working very well over this track prior to that race and probably has a lot more talent than shown in his debut. The addition of top jockey Bejarano says that he's well-meant second time out. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5"> </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top">1<sup>st</sup> HOL 6f Clm $50,000 3yo, Purse: $37,000. 10:05/ 9:05/ 8:05/( 7:05)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$2 Double / $1 Pick 3,$1 Pick 4 (races 1-2-3-4) / $1 Place Pick All </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">6</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>THE BAT SIGNAL</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">2/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Brings another win back to the Bat Cave. READ THE CRYSTAL BALL! </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>LEAVETHEGATEOPEN</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">4/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Speedy gelding will try to wire them, as he's done in his last two wins. Dueled thru a hot pace May 8 in the race won by The Bat Signal and was only beaten by 1-1/2 lengths. Could have better stamina now while cutting back from a route try June 7. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">3</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>TRIP TO THE RANCH</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Broke dead last in his May 15 debut but still rallied from last to win at the short 5F distance on turf, an impressive score where he no doubt gained a lot of seasoning. Should improve second time out for trainer Andy Mathis, who won with his only prior starter at this meet. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>2<sup>nd</sup> HOL 1m (Turf) Clm $32,000 3yo, Purse: $32,000. 10:33/ 9:33/ 8:33/( 7:33)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$2 Double / $1 Pick 3 </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>JOE CARL</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/5 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Improving colt comes off a dominant victory on the main track in his second start since adding blinkers. If he can transfer that form to turf then he should handle this field. Jerry Hollendorfer has won with 24% of his first time turf runners in 2008-09 and Joe Carl continues to work well since his last start. Winning rider Rosario stays aboard. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">6</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>BELONGS TO GOTHAM</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Versatile gelding can lead, stalk, or come from off the pace, which he did for the first time last out. He's the first foal out of a dam who won on turf and he ran well in his only prior route start. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">1</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>DEFENSE KING</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Won the last time that he raced on turf, although it was in a sprint. Stalker sheds 10 lbs. off his last race and will be a main contender if he can handle this longer trip. So far he's been better in sprints than routes. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>3<sup>rd</sup> HOL 5 1/2f MdnClm $40,000 2yo, Purse: $20,000. 11:01/10:01/ 9:01/( 8:01)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double / $1 Pick 3,$2 Pick 6 (races 3-8) </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">5</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>SIETE MACHOS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Gets a big drop in class for his second start for good 2yo trainer Walther Solis, who's won with 17% of his juvenile runners in 2008-09. Solis also had a second time starter win yesterday at this same class level and distance, scoring at 24-1. Colt has been working well over this track all along but broke slowly in the debut. Could be a lot better than we saw first time out. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">13</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>PICO PICO</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">6/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">By a G1 winning sprinter, this colt is out of a dam who won at age 2 and was G2 stakes-placed at age 2. Has been working at Santa Anita but was shipped over for a sharp gate work June 19. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">8</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>AT THE FRONT</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has been working in company with stablemate Ministerfrommiami, and they break next to eachother as they did in their recent gate works. John Sadler has won at a good 15% rate with first timers in 2008-09 and lures top jockey Bejarano for this one. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">7</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>MINISTERFROMMIAMI</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">12/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">The second of two John Sadler trainees. 4 of 5 siblings to race at age 2 won including a stakes winner. Top speed rider Tyler Baze is aboard. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ZERO MANNERS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">8/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Sheds blinkers and drops considerably in class for his second start. Low-profile trainer has won with 2 of 3 MSW class droppers this year. Showed early speed in the debut. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>4<sup>th</sup> HOL 1 1/16m StrAlw $40,000 3yo and up, Purse: $25,000. 11:29/10:29/ 9:29/( 8:29)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double / $1 Pick 3 </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>SCORPION TIME</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Lightly-raced colt still has lots of upside potential in just his third start. He won his debut and then ran well when shipped to California and trainer Mike Machowsky. In that June 12 race he rallied from far back in last against a speed bias behind a front-running winner. Could appreciate this move to the main track for the first time. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">5</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>HIS SISTERS MISTER</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Stalker has a win and a close 2nd in two prior starts at this distance but wasn't as effective when cutting back to one turn last time out. He finished 3 lengths clear of 3rd in his May 14 effort at this trip and a similar performance would give him a good shot at the win. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">7</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>DEEP POCKETS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">3/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Stretched out to a route for the first time June 12 and was close to the pace all the way, finishing 3rd on turf. He now returns to the main track and might be the one to catch. He finished a close 2nd in a sprint over this track May 9, but note that he's also been a beaten favorite in four straight races, and he could go favored again today. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>TROUBLETIMESTHREE</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">9/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Late-runner rallied to finish a close 2nd last time out on turf. Finished a solid 3rd at this trip and class level two starts back. Has been relatively consistent. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>5<sup>th</sup> HOL 6 1/2fAlwOClm $25,000 3yo and up Fillies and Mares , Purse: $48,000. 11:57/10:57/ 9:57/( 8:57)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double / $1 Pick 3,tvg $150,000 Guaranteed $1 Pick 4 (races 5-6-7-8) </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">7</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>DANI REESE</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">3/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Could be 'any kind' coming off an impressive debut win. READ THE CRYSTAL BALL! </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>SALTY SARAH</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Seems to have improved in the 6-months between her final start at age 2 and her return race June 11. She pressed a hot pace over this track and distance in that return effort and lost by just over 1 length in a fast race. She'll probably press the pace again and can move forward second start back. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>GOLD GODDESS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Productive filly finished a game and close 2nd against open company last time out and now drops into the Cal-bred ranks. She was good enough to finish 2nd in a G3 race earlier this year and projects for a good stalking trip. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">1</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>YODELADY O</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Late-runner should get an honest pace to rally into while coming off a freshening and adding blinkers. She shows 6 more works over this track since the last race and retains top jockey Bejarano, who was aboard for her maiden win over this track.</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>6<sup>th</sup> HOL 1 1/16m MdnClm $25,000 3yo and up Fillies and Mares , Purse: $16,000. 12:25/11:25/10:25/( 9:25)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double / $1 Pick 3 </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">1</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>KRISTEN'S LIL LADY</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Stretched out to a route for the first tiime June 13 and finished a game 2nd at 15-1 while racing on short rest. She was close to the pace all the way and should be again today in a field without a lot of early speed. Her blazing best-of-45 work June 27 suggests that she holds her good form. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">10</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ZAINA</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">9/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has good early speed and will probably press the pace from the outside, but could be caught wide from the outermost post. She was on top of the pace all the way in her route debut June 13 but weakened a bit late to finish 3rd. Could have more stamina in her second route try and third start off the layoff of nearly a year. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">5</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ELLIE L.</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">3/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Late-runner has hit the board in three straight, including a rally from dead last May 14 while racing against a speed bias. However, an expected mild pace today could compromise her late kick. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">3</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ELEVENTH HOUR</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">4/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Gets a big drop in class from a tough MSW race on turf in her debut. Carla Gaines has won at a high rate with second time starters in recent years and this filly's breeding really isn't for turf, so she could improve nicely while moving from grass to the main track. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>7<sup>th</sup> HOL 1m (Turf) Non-graded 3yo Fillies, Purse: $100,000. 12:53/11:53/10:53/( 9:53)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta / $2 Parlay,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.) / $2 Double </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">11</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>ELOQUENTLY</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">With a good amount of early speed in this field this late-runner should get a good set up. She won her career debut in England easily after rallying from the back of her field, and she might also have been best in her only other start, the G3 Miesque over this turf course and distance. In that race she again rated off the pace after breaking dead last, then tried to rally up the rail in the stretch. She was very game late despite being in tight quarters in that final furlong and lost by just 3/4 length while missing 2nd by a nose. With 7 more months to grow and mature since then she's probably developed further, and recent works over this turf course are excellent. She's proven to fire fresh and top jockey Bejarano takes the mount. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>STRAWBERRY TART</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">4/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Talented filly is 3 for 4 this year, with her only loss coming when she dueled thru a suicidal pace in the G3 Railbird. Usually a front-runner, she was asked to rate well off the pace when trying turf for the first time June 5, and the result was a powerful rally that saw her win going away. She roared thru her final two furlongs in :11-3/5 and :11-1/5, suggesting that she'd love more ground, which she gets today. She's also much better bred top and bottom for routes than sprints. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">2</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>OILGONEWILE</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Comes in from Florida and moves into the Mike Mitchell barn. He's won with 29% of his new acquisitions in 2008-09 and this filly was a multiple turf stakes winner back in the Sunshine State. She comes off a 2-1/2 month layoff, but that's probably a good thing, as she's 2 for 2 when racing 'fresh'. Probably goes to the lead from her rail post, but there's a good amount of other speed in here. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">7</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>BURG BERG</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">10/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has won the last three times that she's raced in anything but graded stakes, showing similar ability on both turf and synthetic tracks. She likes to be on the lead but doesn't have to be and will probably press the pace today from her outside post. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5">
</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top"> <hr>8<sup>th</sup> HOL 7f MdnClm $25,000 3yo and up, Purse: $15,000. 1:21/12:21/11:21/(10:21)
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $1 Trifecta,$1 Superfecta (10-cent Min.),$1 Super High 5 </td></tr> <tr><td width="3%">#</td><td align="right" width="2%"> </td><td width="20%">Horse</td><td align="right" width="5%">ML </td><td width="70%">Wizard Comments</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">11</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>BARNEY BASS</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has been steadily improving with each race prior to his dull effort May 15. His close 3rd place finish in his first try at this bottom maiden claiming level on April 24 would make him the one to beat if repeated today. There's no visibly excuse for his poor effort May 15 but he's been working steadily since then, and trainer Darrell Vienna is having a huge meet at 35% wins. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">12</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>CANDY COAT</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">7/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Raced evenly in his debut for Cliff Sise Jr. and is expected to improve second out. Sise has won with 5 of his last 20 second time starters (25%) and makes a positive jockey change. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">1</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>FIERY REBEL</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">9/2 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Has finished 2nd and 3rd in two starts since dropping to this class level, losing those two races by just over 2 lengths in total. Versatile colt can stalk or come from off the pace and has hit the board in all 5 prior starts over this track. However, confidence in his win potential is tempered by his trainer's 1 for 47 record at the meet. </td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">3</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>MENDOTA BAY</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">8/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Was close to the pace most of the way last time out when dropping to this level for the first time. Adds blinkers today and also shortens up, with a very sharp work over this track June 29.</td></tr> <tr><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">4</td><td class="odd" align="right"> </td> <td class="odd" align="left" valign="top"><nobr>EL RIFLE</nobr></td><td class="odd" align="right" valign="top">5/1 </td><td class="odd" align="left" valign="top">Was away dead last in his debut and stayed there down the backstretch before showing late interest in a solid 'educational' outing. He had been working very well over this track prior to that race and probably has a lot more talent than shown in his debut. The addition of top jockey Bejarano says that he's well-meant second time out. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5"> </td></tr></tbody></table>
I'll try. I don't use him all that often. They charge you for his cards individually so it's not something I'm going to use very often. Tonight since I capped Hollywood myself I figured I'd cross it with his picks. You guys think I should leave it up for a few or delete it??
Wow. What a close for The Bat Signal. Good looking horse.
Wow. What a close for The Bat Signal. Good looking horse.
Ellis Starr
Race #3 - Rating = 1
#5 Siete Machos - Fair odds 7/2
In a maiden claimer that may be as easy to pass as to play, Siete Machos may be worth a look, taking the most significant class drop in racing today into a maiden claimer for the 1st time, showing a portentous blinkers off/fast workout pattern with a six furlong 1:12 drill recently and with a jockey change to Espinoza, 1 for 2 for the trainer at the meeting with that winner paying $28.60. As such, we can expect enough change in performance to make a significant impact in this field.
Race #4 - Rating = 2
#6 Pat's Legacy - Fair odds 5/2
#5 His Sisters Mister - Fair odds 5/2
Exactas: 6 with 2,3,4,5 and 2,3,4,5 with 6 then also 5 with 2,3,4,6 and 2,3,4,6 with 5
2 is Troubletimesthree, 3 is Turkish Victory, 4 is Scorpion Time
In a race with a bad favorite in Deep Pockets, beaten in four straight races as the favorite and with no excuses in any of the four, Pat’s Legacy gets a big look at the outcome as a perfect fit at this non-winners of 2 lifetime level following a maiden breaking score over the track at the trip on 5/23, coming from off the pace to win in an 11 horse field. With improving to do now that he’s figured out what’s expected of him he could win his 2nd in a row. His Sister’s Mister stretches back out to two turns and to the distance he won at one before last, also finishing 2nd and beaten under a length one before last at this level and distance, a repeat of either effort likely and making him the other logical win contender.
Race #5 - Rating = 2
#7 Dani Reese - Fair odds 5/2
#4 Gold Goddess - Fair odds 3/1
#2 Salty Sarah - Fair odds 7/2
Exactas: 2 with 4,6,7 and 4,6,7 with 2 (6 is Wood Art)
Use all 4 on any pick 3 or 4 tickets played.
Dani Reese won in her debut 2 weeks ago over the track at 7 furlongs, leading from soon after the start and powering home nicely. With Solis riding back and picking her to ride over High Note, the other Hendricks trainee and a horse that Alex rode to her maiden win, Dani Reese once again appears to have what it takes to win and to move right through this first allowance condition for statebreds. Gold Goddess led late and came up a half length short on the wire last out on 6/14 on this turf course, well clear of the 3rd horse in a 10 horse field. With Rosario riding back after being up for the very 1st time last out and with the filly taking a hidden drop in class from open to statebred company she could be in the thick of the action on the wire once more. Salty Sarah came back from 6 months off on 6/11 and finished a fine 3rd versus tougher open 62,500 claimers. Having broken her maiden in her debut last summer versus Cal-breds and with Gomez riding back after getting familiar with her she’s got improving to do and should be a strong factor.
Race #6 - Rating = 1
#3 Eleventh Hour - Fair odds 4/1
Exactas: Box 3,1 (Kristen’s Lil Lady) Box 3,5 (Ellie L)
Use all 3 on any pick 3 or 4 tickets played.
Eleventh Hour debuted in a turf route and in maiden special weight company on 5/23, a tough question to ask a first time starter, so on the drop to this basement maiden claiming level and with two turn experience in her favor, in a field in which all except one other has lost at this bottom level she may be capable of running well enough to win by default.
Race #7 - Rating = 2
#4 Strawberry Tart - Fair odds 5/2
#3 Jehan - Fair odds 5/2
Exactas: 3,4 with 2,3,4,5,10 (2 is Oilgonewile, 5 is Minute Limit and 10 is Starlarks)
Strawberry Tart closed fast from next-to-last to win going away by 2 lengths last out in the similar Manhattan Beach Stakes on 6/5 on the turf sprinting here at HOL and bred to do even better around two turns this filly could win her 4th race in her 6th career start today, particularly if the sharp best of 24, 58.6 five furlong workout coming into the race is any indication of her form. Jehan finished 2nd to Strawberry Tart in the Manhattan Beach, her 2nd start on the grass since moving to the Mitchell barn, the other a fine victory, both over this course, and she too is bred to excel around two turns so should be right there from start to finish today.
Race #8 - Rating = 1
#12 Candy Coat - Fair odds 5/2
Exactas: 12 with 1,5,10 and 1,5,10 with 12
1 is Fiery Rebel, 5 is Bonkersforbinkers and 10 is Judge Kent
Candy Coat is one of two in here that has never raced at this bottom maiden claiming level, most of the rest having suffered multiple losses at the condition. Coming off a 5th of 9 debut effort over the track at the end of May, with 2nd start physical and mental improvement looming and with the positive jockey change to Garcia, he appears very capable of winning the nightcap and breaking his maiden.
Race #3 - Rating = 1
#5 Siete Machos - Fair odds 7/2
In a maiden claimer that may be as easy to pass as to play, Siete Machos may be worth a look, taking the most significant class drop in racing today into a maiden claimer for the 1st time, showing a portentous blinkers off/fast workout pattern with a six furlong 1:12 drill recently and with a jockey change to Espinoza, 1 for 2 for the trainer at the meeting with that winner paying $28.60. As such, we can expect enough change in performance to make a significant impact in this field.
Race #4 - Rating = 2
#6 Pat's Legacy - Fair odds 5/2
#5 His Sisters Mister - Fair odds 5/2
Exactas: 6 with 2,3,4,5 and 2,3,4,5 with 6 then also 5 with 2,3,4,6 and 2,3,4,6 with 5
2 is Troubletimesthree, 3 is Turkish Victory, 4 is Scorpion Time
In a race with a bad favorite in Deep Pockets, beaten in four straight races as the favorite and with no excuses in any of the four, Pat’s Legacy gets a big look at the outcome as a perfect fit at this non-winners of 2 lifetime level following a maiden breaking score over the track at the trip on 5/23, coming from off the pace to win in an 11 horse field. With improving to do now that he’s figured out what’s expected of him he could win his 2nd in a row. His Sister’s Mister stretches back out to two turns and to the distance he won at one before last, also finishing 2nd and beaten under a length one before last at this level and distance, a repeat of either effort likely and making him the other logical win contender.
Race #5 - Rating = 2
#7 Dani Reese - Fair odds 5/2
#4 Gold Goddess - Fair odds 3/1
#2 Salty Sarah - Fair odds 7/2
Exactas: 2 with 4,6,7 and 4,6,7 with 2 (6 is Wood Art)
Use all 4 on any pick 3 or 4 tickets played.
Dani Reese won in her debut 2 weeks ago over the track at 7 furlongs, leading from soon after the start and powering home nicely. With Solis riding back and picking her to ride over High Note, the other Hendricks trainee and a horse that Alex rode to her maiden win, Dani Reese once again appears to have what it takes to win and to move right through this first allowance condition for statebreds. Gold Goddess led late and came up a half length short on the wire last out on 6/14 on this turf course, well clear of the 3rd horse in a 10 horse field. With Rosario riding back after being up for the very 1st time last out and with the filly taking a hidden drop in class from open to statebred company she could be in the thick of the action on the wire once more. Salty Sarah came back from 6 months off on 6/11 and finished a fine 3rd versus tougher open 62,500 claimers. Having broken her maiden in her debut last summer versus Cal-breds and with Gomez riding back after getting familiar with her she’s got improving to do and should be a strong factor.
Race #6 - Rating = 1
#3 Eleventh Hour - Fair odds 4/1
Exactas: Box 3,1 (Kristen’s Lil Lady) Box 3,5 (Ellie L)
Use all 3 on any pick 3 or 4 tickets played.
Eleventh Hour debuted in a turf route and in maiden special weight company on 5/23, a tough question to ask a first time starter, so on the drop to this basement maiden claiming level and with two turn experience in her favor, in a field in which all except one other has lost at this bottom level she may be capable of running well enough to win by default.
Race #7 - Rating = 2
#4 Strawberry Tart - Fair odds 5/2
#3 Jehan - Fair odds 5/2
Exactas: 3,4 with 2,3,4,5,10 (2 is Oilgonewile, 5 is Minute Limit and 10 is Starlarks)
Strawberry Tart closed fast from next-to-last to win going away by 2 lengths last out in the similar Manhattan Beach Stakes on 6/5 on the turf sprinting here at HOL and bred to do even better around two turns this filly could win her 4th race in her 6th career start today, particularly if the sharp best of 24, 58.6 five furlong workout coming into the race is any indication of her form. Jehan finished 2nd to Strawberry Tart in the Manhattan Beach, her 2nd start on the grass since moving to the Mitchell barn, the other a fine victory, both over this course, and she too is bred to excel around two turns so should be right there from start to finish today.
Race #8 - Rating = 1
#12 Candy Coat - Fair odds 5/2
Exactas: 12 with 1,5,10 and 1,5,10 with 12
1 is Fiery Rebel, 5 is Bonkersforbinkers and 10 is Judge Kent
Candy Coat is one of two in here that has never raced at this bottom maiden claiming level, most of the rest having suffered multiple losses at the condition. Coming off a 5th of 9 debut effort over the track at the end of May, with 2nd start physical and mental improvement looming and with the positive jockey change to Garcia, he appears very capable of winning the nightcap and breaking his maiden.
He's from trackmaster...check out his belmont day card...Specifically the late pick 4 races... He had munnings, gabbys golden gal, gio ponti, and summer bird pretty pegged out...I didn't play the pick 4 those each one of those were one of his top picks...
I was following along and he had me hooked...
http://www.ubercapper.com/reports/ny0606.htm
I was following along and he had me hooked...
http://www.ubercapper.com/reports/ny0606.htm
