One 3/1 winner and three 2nds yesterday is not what the Conductor ordered. This week has been brutal, and us passengers won’t even be able to play the weekend without a big day today. The Conductor even laid off the stew last night to keep his mind right, and his capping tight. Santa Anita doesn’t stand a chance, Let’s Ride.
Race 1: 7 Furlongs. Clm 20000
#3 Irish Polo (5/1) – Taking a big drop in class, his race two starts back was the fastest figure in this group. He also shortens a furlong and gets a weight break.
Race 2: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 35000n3L
#2 Wind Tartare (5/1) – She ran ok at this level off the layoff last start and looks primed to take a big step forward. She also gets a major rider upgrade to Rosario today.
Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. F.Clm 16000
*Never a Doubt Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #2 Mistressofthenight (9/5) – He’s working well, has the best figures and has a big pace advantage in a race without other speed. That’s a recipe for a party.
Race 4: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 55k
#3 Persepolis (3/1) – You don’t go off favorited at Keeneland for Chad Brown without having talent. She’ll be heavily backed by the Conductor.
Race 5: 1 Mile. S.OC 50000n1x
#4 Lieutenant Dan (6/5) – Chalk, but the Conductor will take the free square.
Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 35000n3L
#6 Encumbered (3/1) – This gelding caught a sloppy track last start and will get back to his preferred grass surface today. He’s got the back class to get the job done.
Race 7: 7 Furlongs. OC 80000n3x
*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Full of Luck (15/1) – Making a massive cutback in distance, he’s run some decent races at the Grade 1 level. They are going to fly in front of him and Prat can sit back and make run. The Conductor will key him in the Santa Anita exacta in the small field.
1 Mile. (Turf) S.Mdn 55k
#1 Posterize (8/1) – Going two sprints to a route, he has some turf in his pedigree and should save all the ground along the rail. This race is wide open.
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