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Santa Anita Park: Key Horses for Friday, April 23

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

No dice yesterday for the Conductor, Keeneland has been very fickle for him. Back to Santa Anita we go, Skip.

Race 3: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.OC 50000n1x

#8 Michalska (7/2) – Cutting back to a sprint after making an early move into a quick pace last time, this filly looks like the winner. She gets a rider upgrade as well.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) Alw 50000s

#3 Storm the Bastille (3/1) – He just missed vs tougher two back at Santa Anita and was stuck behind a slow pace last time. He looks to get a much better setup today with pace to run at.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.Alw 63000n1x

#7 First Prez (10/1) – The Conductor likes both O’neil runners in here. 1st time back in the barn today, this gelding ran well last time despite breaking thru the gate before the race. His win on debut shows he has talent.

#8 Hammering Lemon (5/1) – Cutting back to a sprint after pressing a hot pace going a mile last time, he’s tough not to like.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 50000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Agata (8/1) – Trying dirt at Santa Anita last time, she stumbled at the break and lost all chance. Switching back to the turf today, her races fit with this group and she’ll be facing claimers for the first time.

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Santa Anita Park: Big Cap Day Key Horses

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A dynamic horse race featuring multiple jockeys in colorful silks racing on a dirt track with mountains in the background.

Mary had a little Whack! 20/1 on Law Professor yesterday fills the train with coal rolling into Big Cap Day. Do not let Santa Anita up for air! Skip!

Race 1: 1 Mile (Turf) F.China Doll Stakes 100k

#4 Bleu Ballon (4/1) – She has an early pace edge over this field and her finish sprinting last time was impressive. The added ground should be no issue.

Race 2: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 62500n2x

#2 Kershaw (3/1) – This gelding ran very well last time closing into a slow pace and overcoming trouble. He’s added the ability to rate to his game and he’s the clear one to beat in the Ductor’s opinion.

#4 Shooters Shoot (10/1) – Dropping out of a Grade 3 and stretching out 3rd off the layoff, he’s very dangerous as the lone speed. You must use him at a price.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. G2 San Felipe Stakes

#2 Dream Shake (5/1) – He was very impressive in his debut and blew away the Baffert favorite at 20/1. Stretching out for the first time, the Conductor sees the distance helping him.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. G2 San Carlos Stakes

#8 Loud Mouth (8/1) – Drawn well to the outside, this guy is in great form and looks to get a perfect stalking trip. He’s won 3 of his last 4 and had an excuse in his lone defeat.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) G1 Kilroe Mile

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Social Paranoia (8/1) – Cutting back to his best distance, he ran very well last time pressing wide vs tougher. In a wide-open race on paper, the Conductor is praying he stays near his morning line.

Race 10: 1 ¼ Mile. G1 Santa Anita H.

#5 Express Train (3/1) – He dominated in first try at this distance on dirt last time. His price will likely float up from his morning line and is faster than Maxfield on paper. Easy Big Cap Winner. Choo Choo!

Santa Anita Park: Boxing Day Late Pick 5 Key Horses

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A racehorse with a jockey in white attire racing at a track, showcasing speed and athleticism during a competition.

Boxing day at Santa Anita, one of the Conductor’s favorite racing cards of the year. Round up all your Christmas gifts, head down to pawn shop and fire away! Skip!

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. G2 San Antonio Stakes

#2 Kiss Today Goodbye (15/1) – #8 Mucho Gusto (2/1) is clearly the one to beat, but the Conductor likes this colt to outrun his odds. His win last time was visually impressive, and his race is the Shared Belief Stakes was very strong. #7 Idol (5/1) has major upside as well.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.G1 La Brea Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Fair Maiden (12/1) – In a race with 4 Bafferts, the Conductor is leaning towards tossing them all. This filly had a brutal trip last time at Santa Anita and looks to get a great trip today stalking a hot pace on the outside. She’s shown talent and versatility in her young career.

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Race 9: 1 1/4 Mile. (Turf) F.G1 American Oaks

#8 Duopoly (4/1) – The Conductor sees this race going thru Chad Brown. This girl is the lone speed in the race and she’ll be tough to run down.

Race 10: 7 Furlongs. G1 RUNHAPPY Malibu Stakes

#6 Independence Hall (4/1) – This is a very exciting Malibu with the ultra-talented #3 Nashville (6/5) and #4 Charlatan (9/5) hooking up. The Conductor sees a scenario where those two cook each other early and set it up for a runner off the pace. This colt showed talent on the Derby trail and he won nicely in his prep last time off the layoff. He looks to get a dream trip here. Of the two big horses, the Conductor prefers #3 Nashville.

Race 11: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Lady of Shamrock Stakes

#2 Miss Extra (4/1) – The Conductor likes this filly in this spot quite a bit. Her form in France lays over this field and she was well bet in a much tougher race last time at Santa Anita. Making her 2nd start in the US and getting Lasix for the 1st time today, the Conductor sees her running a big one.

The Conductor’s Breeders’ Cup Sprint Preview

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Two racehorses competing on a dirt track during a horse racing event.

Breeders’ Cup Sprint time, Skip.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. G1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint

*#1 Catalina Cruiser (4/1) – He’s being forgotten about for a horse that has only lost one career start. He also looks to get a good trip sitting behind a hot pace. He’ll be on the Conductor’s tickets and thinks his price will float up a bit higher.

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#2 Hog Creek Hustle (20/1) – This is a little too short and too tough for him to be a legit contender. He could come running for 3rd at best.

#3 Firenze Fire (12/1) – This colt has run some very fast races, but they’ve all come at Belmont Park. The price will be the deciding factor for the Conductor, but he’s leaning against him.

#4 Mitole (9/5) – The Conductor can’t knock him, but he can’t separate him from the other logical contenders.  He won’t be pressing him like others may.

#5 Engage (15/1) – He’s not in this class, 3rd at best.

*#6 Shancelot (4/1) – This colt has shown brilliance in his young career. The Conductor cannot ignore his potential and must use him. He’ll be the Conductor’s win bet if he goes off above 3/1. Navarro will make sure he has his vitamins.

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#7 Whitmore (15/1) – This gelding’s best days are behind him, he’s a contender for 3rd.

#8 Landeskog (12/1) – Scratched

#9 Imperial Hint (4/1) – He is a serious sprinter and is drawn well to the outside. He’s been nails in his last two starts and he’ll be on all the Conductor’s tickets.

#10 Matera Sky (30/1) – He should have stayed in Japan.

The Conductor’s Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Preview

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Racehorse Tamarkuz with jockey in blue silks competing in a horse race at the Breeders' Cup.

Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile time, Skip.

Race 6: 1 Mile. G1 Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile

#1 Giant Expectations (12/1) – The Conductor doesn’t have many expectations for this boy. He doesn’t like to win but he can run 3rd.

#2 Improbable (3/1) – This his preferred distance and he’s a win contender. However, he will be over bet like he always is, so the Conductor is leaning against him.

#3 Spun to Run (6/1) – He ran a monster figure last time exiting the Pennsylvania Derby, which is one of the reasons the Conductor likes the others who participated. The Conductor doesn’t think he’s classy enough to win, but he’s dangerous.

*#4 Mr. Money (6/1)

If the Conductor gets anything close to this price, he’ll bet him. He’s exiting the PA Derby and the Conductor thinks he’s sitting on a monster race.

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#5 Omaha Beach (8/5) – His return to the races was very impressive, but that may have been his best bullet. The Conductor isn’t as bullish on him as the public, but he is absolutely a contender.

#6 Ambassadorial (30/1) – Toss.

#7 Coal Front (6/1) – This ridgling won’t get the early lead which will really hurt his chances.

*#8 Blue Chipper (20/1) – He’s bomb that the Conductor likes. Shipping in from Korea, the Conductor likes the tape on this gelding and he’s working well on all accounts. He’s a runner that can knock the passengers out of the pools.

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#9 Diamond Oops (15/1) – His race two back at Saratoga splitting Imperial Hint and Mitole shouldn’t be ignored. Winning is a tough ask, but the Conductor will use him in the exacta and tri at a big number.

#10 Snapper Sinclair (30/1) – No thanks.

The Conductor’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Preview

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A chestnut horse with a jockey in blue silks racing on a turf track during a horse racing event.

Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, Skip.

Race 5: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) G1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint

#1 Totally Boss (5/1) – This gelding is in great form, but the Conductor can’t see him getting any kind of trip from the rail. He got a brutal draw for a closer in a turf sprint.

*#2 Pure Sensation (5/1) – Any runner that can be on the lead turning for home must be used in here and he’s the most likely to do so. The Conductor gives him the best chance to win.

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#3 Imprimis (8/1) – He’s disappointed since returning from Ascot in June. The Conductor is leaning against him.

#4 Shekky Shebaz (12/1) – He’s become a different animal in the Servis barn (shocker). The Conductor will absolutely be using him.

#5 Stubbins (12/1) – He’s steadily progressing and hasn’t run a bad race sprinting on the turf, but he’ll be too far back early for the Conductor’s liking.

#6 Stormy Liberal (8/1) – This old man’s best days are behind him. He’s not close to the same horse who won this race last year.

#7 Leinster (8/1)

The Conductor doesn’t like the runners from Woodford race he’s exiting.

#8 Legends of War (20/1) – He’s too slow.

#9 Final Frontier (6/1) – This colt’s last race came back very fast on paper. The Conductor must include him.

#10 Eddie Haskel (9/2) – The Conductor is torn on this gelding. Can he win? Yes. But the Conductor is leaning toss at the price he’ll likely be and his last two efforts.

*11 Om (15/1) – He’ll be the Conductor’s key in the exacta and trifecta. He’s a warrior and the Conductor liked his last victory over a solid runner in #1 Totally Boss. He gets back to his home track here, is working well and will be flying late.

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#12 Belvoir Bay (12/1) – She gets a tough draw and is her best down the hill. She’s not as good on the flat.

The Conductor’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf Preview

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A racehorse with a jockey wearing red and white silks racing on a track.

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf time, Skip.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

#1 Living in the Past (15/1) – The Conductor didn’t like her finish last race.

#2 Croughavouke (20/1) – The west coast turf runners aren’t in this class.

#3 Shadn (10/1) – This filly has been very consistent across the pond and a good foundation. The Conductor won’t rule her out.

#4 Abscond (15/1) – She had a favorable trip last time up close to a slow pace. The Conductor doesn’t think she’s good enough.

#5 Daahyeh (5/1) – She’s the best of the Euros and is a definite contender with a good draw.

#6 Unforgetable (20/1) – The Conductor will forget about her.

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Crystalle (8/1)

She looks to be the Conductor’s best bet on Friday’s card if we get anything close to that morning line. This girl ran a monster late pace figure closing into a slow pace and looks to get a much better setup in this one. With a solid draw and Rosario aboard, the Conductor is licking his chops.

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

#8 Tango (10/1) – This filly is a seasoned vet at this point and has faced quality competition in Europe. Her blowout victory last time caught the Conductor’s attention.

#9 Albigna (9/2) – Another European contender.

#10 Fair Maiden (12/1) – She’s the other American that intrigues the Conductor. She’s obliterated fields sprinting and will get a firm turf course for the first time Friday, which the Conductor expects her to appreciate.

#11 Sharing (12/1) – The Conductor can’t knock her too much, but he doesn’t think she can win from this post.

#12 Sweet Melania (5/1) – She’s been impressive in her young career, but the Conductor doesn’t like her in this spot. She has a wide draw and will be contesting a hot early pace. She’ll be over bet in the Conductor’s opinion.

#13 Selflessly (8/1) – She beat #7 Crystalle, who the Conductor likes best, last time but she doesn’t look to get as favorable a trip here and will be heavily bet from the Chad Brown barn.

#14 Etoile (12/1) – This filly has talent, but the Conductor will fade her from out there.

The Conductor’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Preview

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Dynamic horse race featuring jockeys in colorful silks, showcasing competitive racing on a lush track.

The Europeans have dominated the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, but with tough draws this year they’re not a cinch. The Conductor isn’t in love with Chad Brown either.

Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf

*#1 Our Country (15/1) – The Conductor likes this colt at a big price in this spot. He’s run very strong late pace figures and has some troubled trips that have muddied up his form. He was hung very wide last time and will be able to save ground here from the rail. His maiden breaker was as good as you’ll see on turf.

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf

#2 Structor (5/1) – 2/2 in his 1st two career starts, he hasn’t done anything wrong, but hasn’t shown the Conductor anything special. At a short price for Chad Brown he is a contender, but will be over bet.

#3 Peace Achieved (10/1) – Winner of three in a row and steadily progressing, the Conductor can’t knock him, but doesn’t think he’s fast enough to win.

#4 Decorated Invador (4/1) – He’s shown versatility, winning convincingly over firm and soft turf. The Conductor likes him, but he may be over bet as well.

#5 Vitalogy (GB) (10/1) – The Conductor would take this colt 10/10 times over #3 Peace Achieved who held him off last start. He has a very strong late kick and the Conductor will absolutely be using him.

#6 Graceful Kitten (15/1) – He won’t be able to get the distance.

*#7 Andesite (12/1)

The Conductor likes him better than Structor in here. He showed fight in the Pilgrim and galloped out back in front of Structor by a mile after the wire. He’ll be a big price and will be tough to pass down the lane.

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf

#8 Billy Bats (20/1) – The Conductor won’t be using any California turf horses.

#9 Gear Jockey (20/1) – He can’t win going this far.

#10 War Beast (20/1) – No California horses.

#11 Proven Strategies (30/1) – This colt needs shorter.

#12 Arizona (5/2) – Undoubtedly the class of the field, this colt has been running against the best across the pond. Pinatubo would be odds on against this group and is a serious race horse. The wide draw will not make this an easy task, but the Conductor will absolutely be using him.

#13 Fort Meyers (12/1) – A tough draw, but with the success of the Europeans in this race, the Conductor can’t ignore him. His European form is strong and he has a lot of experience.

#14 Hit the Road (10/1) – No California turf horses.

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Santa Anita

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Horses racing at Santa Anita Park with jockeys in colorful silks and a scoreboard in the background, showcasing a competitive event.

It’s a rainy Sunday on the east coast, so the Conductor will take the train out west to Santa Anita. We need to get a feel for the track as well. The Breeders’ Cup is just five days away. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 25000n2L

#3 Bellazano (4/1) – The Conductor likes her quick return to the races and this girl’s incremental progression with each start.

Race 2: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 50000

#6 Tinne (5/2) – Drawn well to the outside with early speed, she looks to get a favorable trip under Prat.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 50k

#5 Auberge (2/1) – This Baffert filly is working like she’s the goods.

Race 4: 1 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 50k

#2 K P All Systems Go (5/1) – This colt showed a very strong late kick in his debut, having to wait behind horses and closing into a slow pace. The Conductor would love that price.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 40000n1x

#1 Message (5/2) – This filly showed talent in her maiden breaker and is working well.

Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 32000

#2 Arch Anthem (6/1) – 1st off the claim for Baltas and Prat hops the board, the Conductor likes her switching back to the grass.

Race 7: 1 Mile. 75K Comma to the Top Stakes

#1 Oliver (7/2) – Winner of two in a row at Santa Anita, the Conductor likes this colt’s steady progression.

Race 8: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 80000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Reflect (12/1) – She showed talent on dirt as a two-year-old and ran well in her comeback race last start. She’ll step forward 2nd off the layoff and the Conductor will thinks she’ll take to the turf just fine.

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