Month: January 2021

Santa Anita Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Saturday, January 9

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Two horses with riders training on a racetrack surrounded by mountains and trees, showcasing equestrian activity in a natural setting.

2nds are not what the Conductor ordered on Friday. We don’t want a big weekend, we need one at Santa Anita. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#5 Big Discount (8/1) – He was well be in his debut for a barn that doesn’t have them cranked 1st time out. He was bumped at the break and made a nice middle move for a good 3rd. The Conductor sees him taking a big step forward today.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 61k

#7 Earls Rock (5/2) – He ran a good 2nd vs tougher across the pond in his debut. Drawn well for top connections, he’s most likely.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. F.G3 La Canada Stakes

#3 Fighting Mad (9/5) – She has a clear early pace advantage over this field. The Conductor doesn’t see them catching her.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.G3 Las Cienegas Stakes

#4 Lighthouse (5/2) – This is a very competitive race even with a small field. The Conductor prefers this girl because of her versatility and steady progression. Her performance last time at Kentucky Downs was very impressive.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. Clm 16000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Defense Wins (6/1) – 1st off the claim for Hanson, this gelding showed talent when he was younger and is clearly best sprinting. Hanson turns him back to a sprint today and he gets a weight break. He’s the key to the Conductor’s day at Santa Anita.

Santa Anita

Santa Anita Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Friday, January 8

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A large crowd gathered at a horse racing event, showcasing spectators enjoying the races from a grandstand.

Yes I am Free at 6/1 saved Thursday at Gulfstream for the Conductor, but man did he need Real Talk in the 7th. He’s still excited to head back out to west to  Santa Anita for Friday. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) OC 100000n1x

#6 Gator Shining (5/1) – This colt rallied nicely to break his maiden last time at Santa Anita. He looks to get a nice trip today with a hot pace to run at.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 10000

#9 Wandering Patrol (2/1) – Drawn well to the outside with an early pace advantage, she looks tough to beat.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 62500n2x

#3 Salvator Mundi (4/1) – He ran a huge late pace figure last time at this level closing into a slow pace. The mile is his best distance as well.

Race 8: 1 Mile. OClm 40000

#1 Zestful (5/2) – Without anyone else wanting the lead, he’ll be difficult to pass in the stretch.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Camino de Estrella (10/1) – #7 Fly to Mars (3/1) looks tough in here, but the Conductor sees this gelding taking a big step forward at price. 2nd off the layoff and claim and switching to turf, his races on the lawn fit with this group.

Santa Anita

Gulfstream Park: Key Horses for Wednesday January 6

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Aerial view showcasing a racing venue with adjacent commercial buildings, palm trees, and a large body of water in the background.

It would have been a hell of a Sunday if that single gets home for the Ductor….The game we play. Back to Gulfstream to start the racing week. Skip.

 

Race 4: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 50000

#8 Financial System (12/1) – Dropping in class, and switching back to his best distance and surface, this old man looks to get a beautiful trip here. The race is loaded with need the lead types and he should get pace to run at.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Alw 40000n1x

#2 Dem a Wonder (7/2) – She finally broke thru last time at Gulfstream in a romp after running a number of races good enough to win. She should run even better with Lasix and added confidence today.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 50000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Alejandro’s Team (12/1) – He’s become a new animal D’Angelo barn and is dropping in class in only his 2nd try on turf for him. The jockey switch to Paco means he’s ready to fire.

Gulfstream Park

Race 9: 1 Mile. OC 25000n1x

#1 Lookin At Roses (4/1) – It’s tough to lean on a closer, especially when #4 Sounion (5/2) looks to have a strong early pace edge over this field. However, this gelding has yet to run a bad race on dirt at Gulfstream and is in great form. He can really finish.

Santa Anita Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Sunday, January 3

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Horses racing out of the starting gate at Santa Anita Park with mountains in the background.

Frustrating Saturday at Santa Anita for the Conductor. He will keep the train in California Sunday to get back what he deserves. They will pay today! Skip!

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 35000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Equal Measure (6/1) – Dropping in class and stretching out 2nd off the layoff, this mare looks to run a top effort today and that will give her every chance.

Santa Anita

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. Mdn 61k

#7 Star Sailor (4/1) – He ran a solid 3rd last time sprinting at Santa Anita and his breeding and running style suggest he will improve routing. The Conductor is also interested in #5 Roman Centurian (8/1) and #9 Santos to Wilson (8/1), who are exiting the maiden breaker by the talented runner Life is Good.

Race 7: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 61k

#5 Shes’a Perfectlady (5/1) – She had a wide trip last time in her first-time routing and still finished strong. The Conductor likes her steady progression as well.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.G2 Santa Ynez Stakes

#7 Kalypso (5/2) – Shortening to 7 furlongs with a nice outside draw, she looks like the one to beat. The Conductor likes #2 Nasreddine (6/1) cutting back out of the Starlet at Santa Anita as well.

Race 9: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Alw 63000n1x

#12 Miss Lucy (6/1) – Making her first start of the year, she’s working well for a barn that can get them ready. She’ll be facing the weakest field she’s seen in her career and Prat takes the mount for a barn he rarely rides for.

Santa Anita Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Saturday, January 2

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A 6/1 winner at Gulfstream yesterday kept the train in motion, but that’s not good enough. The Conductor is headed back out west to Santa Anita today, Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 61k

#10 Katerini (3/1) – She ran well in her debut, which was also a key race. She’s had time off since, but working well and adding blinkers and Lasix for the first time.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 62500n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Ekklesia (6/1) – Switching back to dirt where he’s his best, this colt is steadily progressing and worked a bullet entering today. Eurton is 26% with a +$0.74 ROI switching runners from turf to dirt this year.

Santa Anita

Race 7: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) G2 San Gabriel Stakes

#5 Count Again (2/1) – He’s in great form and looks tough to beat. He’s run monstrous late pace figures at Santa Anita without great setups in his last few.

Race 8: 1 Mile. G3 Sham Stakes

#1 Medina Spirit (6/1) – The “other” Baffert will be a much better price than the favorite and won with ease in his debut. Stretching out for the first time and taking the blinkers off he has upside.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) OC 62500n2x

#1 El Tigre Terrible (6/1) – Shortening a furlong and switching back to turf, he’s his best sprinting on the grass. Miller is 30% with a +$0.72 ROI taking the blinkers off this year as well.

Gulfstream Park: New Years Day Late Pick 5 Key Horses

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Two racehorses competing closely on a wet track at Gulfstream Park during a race.

Thursday ruined the fun at Santa Anita, so the Conductor is heading back to Gulfstream Park on this fine New Years Day. College Football, stew and ponies will make anyone smile. May you passengers have nothing but winners this year, Let’s Ride.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. OClm 25000

#4 Ensign Parker (5/2) – He went too quick early last time and tired late. He has an early pace edge over this field and should win handily. The Conductor will single him to start the sequence.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 35000n2L

#4 Calibrator (6/1) – Stretching out to a mile 2nd off the layoff at Gulfstream Park today, he looks to get a favorable trip up close or on a moderate pace. The Conductor sees him improving.

Race 9: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Janus Stakes

#8 The Critical Way (8/1) – Of the favorites, the Conductor prefers #7 Extravagant Kid (2/1). However, the Conductor will key around this old man at a price. He’s in good form and should be able to clear this field early in a sprint without much other early pace.

Race 10: 1 Mile. F.Cash Run Stakes

#6 Quinoa Tifah (6/1) – Cutting back to a sprint after pressing the pace going a mile on turf last time, she will be very fit. She’s shown talent in her young career and the Conductor expects a big effort today at Gulfstream Park.

Race 11: 5 Furlongs. (Turf)  F.Abundantia Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Dixieincandyland (15/1) – Switching back to sprinting on the turf where she’s her best, this looks like a perfect spot for this mare 2nd off the layoff. She looks to get a great trip with a hot pace to run at.

Gulfstream Park