The Conductor will be posting his California plays moving forward. Del Mar has been a miles better product than Saratoga this summer. Hopefully, Santa Anita can carry the baton with full field turf racing this winter. Doubt it, Skip.
Race 3: 1 Mile. Mdn 75k
#1 Concord Bridge (3/1) – This ridgling was 850k at the Keeneland sale and was bet to favoritism in his first try routing last fall. He disappointed that day after a poor start, but something clearly went wrong as he was sent to the sidelines. He returns today making his first start as a 3-year old and gets Lasix for the first time. With a red hot barn and the best rider on the circuit aboard, the Conductor thinks he’s ready to fire. Concord Bridge has the upside to upset the two mediocre favorites in this maiden race.
Race 4: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 75k
#7 Tequilaandtherapy (8/1) – This filly ran better than it looks last time in her turf debut at Ellis Park. She chased the pace 4-wide and uncovered and rightfully tired down the stretch. She should improve off that effort and the Conductor likes that she’s shortening a 1/2 furlong in distance. Trainer Doug O’neill is 24% with 54 2nd time turf starters this year, with a +$0.11 ROI
Race 7: 1 Mile. Alw 50000s
#2 Shot of Courage (12/1) – This gelding popped in his 1st try on dirt last time. While he was facing much weaker competition that day, the speed figure he earned is close to par for this level. The Conductor likes when when horses show a clear affinity for a new surface. Now making just his 2nd career start on dirt, there is still room for improvement. Even if he can only split the two heavy favorites in this race, he can inject value into the exacta.
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