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The Conductor’s Breeders’ Cup Sprint Preview

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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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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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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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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.

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#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.

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Santa Anita

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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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Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Santa Anita Park

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The Conductor had a few good opinions at Gulfstream yesterday and rain ruined the Santa Anita card. Let’s close out the weekend in style, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 Mile. Clm 16000n3L

#8 Oh Man (7/2) – He’s steadily progressing and one of the few that are entering he race in good form.  He also has good early speed.

Race 2: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 50000

#4 Pricing (3/1) – The Conductor likes her work tab and that Van Dyke is in the saddle.

Race 3: 5 ½ Furlongs. S.OC 50000

#2 Lieutenant Dan (8/5) – Chalk.

Race 4: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) Clm 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Orchestral (6/1) – 2nd off the claim for Mike Puype, this old mare will get a good trip, on or near a slow pace.

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Race 5: 1 Mile. S.TiznowB100K

*Never a Doubt Sunday Scaries Preventer Lock of the Day #4 Edwards Going Left (8/5) – Her 2nd to Ax Man last start was a very impressive effort.

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Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 16000

#4 Naughty Sophie (4/1) – This filly is super quick and she’s getting back to her preferred dirt surface.  She can scamper away.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. OC 40000n1x

#8 Distinctive B (2/1) – This old man is nails.

Race 8: 1 Mile. OC 40000n1x

#3 Beaumarchais (7/2) – 3rd off the layoff #4 Solomini won’t be able to pass him again.

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. F.MC 30000

#4 Out of Control (4/1) – She was heavily bet in her debut at Santa Anita and if Rosario’s taking the mount, she’s live.

The Conductor’s Plays at Santa Anita

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Santa Anita Park time, Let’s Ride.

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Race 1: 5½ Furlongs. F.Clm 6250

#1 Madame Mousse (5/2) – This mare’s early pace figures give her an edge in this race.

Race 2: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 40000n2L

#2 I Can Do This (4/1) – He’s steadily progressing, dropping in class and the Conductor doesn’t see the turf being a problem.

Race 3: 1 Mile. F.Clm 16000n3L

#5 Cee Sam’s Girl (3/1) – She’s in good form and the Conductor doesn’t like anyone in this group.

Race 4: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 55k

#4 Emrata (20/1) – She’s improving and cutting back down the hill after pressing a hot pace at a mile last race. The Conductor will key her in the tri.

Race 5: 1 1/8 Mile. F.Mdn 55k

*Never a Doubt Saturday Stew Lock #4 Smoothing (2/1) – This filly had a tough trip in the slop last start and is working well. The Conductor sees her liking the added distance.

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Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) PasadenaL100K

#2 Much Better (9/2) – This boy has real early speed and has shown versatility early in his career.  The Conductor would love that price.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#1 Coil to Strike (5/2) – 3rd off the layoff, he looks best.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.OC 80000n1x

#5 Proud Emma (6/1) – 1st off the claim for Peter Miller, this girl is progressing, and the Conductor likes the cutback to a sprint.

Race 9: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) MC 50000

#8 Translucent (5/1) – 2nd off the layoff, drawn well to the outside, her early pace figures make her dangerous.

Race 10: 7 Furlongs. Clm 12500n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Disco Cat (6/1) – Dropping in class in a Santa Anita race without much speed, he can scamper away from this field.

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Force Feed Friday Always Delivers Prices at Santa Anita Park

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8 straight favorites at Santa Anita yesterday. 8 Straight!  Only the chalk-eating weasels made any money and we’ll let them have the scraps.  The Conductor is a big game hunter and he sees a few big bison out in the open today. Let’s Eat, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 35000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Snazzy Dresser (6/1) – His speed had held going longer vs tougher.  Cutting back down the hill will be perfect for him.

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Race 2: 1 Mile. F.OC 40000n1x

#2 Leveler (4/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she caught a sloppy track last start and didn’t run a step.  She showed talent early in her career and will appreciate stretching back out to a route.

Race 3: 7 Furlongs. F.S. MC 50000

#3 Ride Out the Storm (3/1) – Looks like we’re getting some snow on the east coast tonight.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. Clm 32000

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #5 Spokane Eagle (5/2) – This gelding is in good form and was chasing Axe Man last start.  He gets major class relief today.

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Race 5: 6 1/2 Furlongs. (Turf) S.OC 20000n1x

#8 Lil Milo (3/1) – Cutback down the hill.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500n2L

#4 Lucky Lula (8/1) – In her first try at this level last race, she caught a sloppy track off a long layoff and didn’t run well. Her figures fit against this group and the Kruljac barn is red hot.

Race 7: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 55k

#1 Preaching Trainer (5/1) – This well-bred gelding went off favored in his debut in a race that got rained off the turf.  He’ll get to try his targeted surface today.

Race 8: 1 Mile. OC 80000n1x

#1 Nolo Contesto (9/5) – The Conductor really liked his finish at Santa Anita in his first try routing.  His work tab is looks great leading into this spot.

Race 9: 1 Mile (Turf) OClm 50000

#6 Contagion (10/1) – Going two sprints to a route, he will try the grass for the first time.  He’s bred to take a big step forward on the lawn.

The Train is Rolling: Throat Shot Thursday at Santa Anita Park

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Chooo!!!!! Chooooooo!!!!! 10/1, 4/5 lock, 4/1 gullet shot, 7/5, and 4/5 winners yesterday along with a 27/1 shot finishing 2nd.  That’s how you cap Conductor!  The Conductor should probably stay at Gulfstream today, but Santa Anita is home. The trains in 5th gear, hold on tight, Let’s Ride.

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Race 1: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 25000n2L

#2 Chalky (8/1) – Her last race was heinous, but if you can forgive that effort she has multiple races that make her competitive against this weak field.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Mdn 55k

#1 Harper’s Gallop (4/1) – This filly’s dam is 1/1 producing a stakes winner and she’s working well.  Carava surprised with a debut runner recently.

Race 3: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 55k

#6 Dimkar (4/1) – He was supposed to run down the hill last start, but the race got rained off the turf.  He showed fast early pace figures on dirt and should improve in his 2nd start off a layoff.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. MC 20000

#5 Race (4/1) – Trainer Tim Yakteem has won 3 of his last 4 races at the meet and the Conductor likes this gelding’s consistent work-tab.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 55k

#6 Smoovie (5/2) – This filly will try routing for the first time and drops back in to face California breds again today.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 20000

#2 Sierra Sunrise (5/2) – She missed the break last start at Santa Anita, but the Conductor really liked her maiden breaker two races back.  She’ll like the cutback as well.

Race 7: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 25000n2L

*Never a Doubt Bank Vault Lock of the Day #5 Candyman Garret (2/1) – 1st off the claim for Jeff Mulins this colt’s lone effort going 5 furlongs on the grass crushes this field.

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Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) MC 50000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Sir Andover (6/1) – He set a very hot pace at this level last start and still hung on for 3rd.  With natural progression in his 3rd career start the Conductor loves his chances.

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Stay Hot Conductor! Sabbath Sunday’s Prayers at Santa Anita

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11/1, 4/5, 3/1, 6/5, and 4/5 winners yesterday left Santa Anita gasping for air.  The train is flying at full speed, get out the way. Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 1 Mile. Mdn 55k

*Never a Doubt Sunday Night Scaries Preventer Lock of the Day #5 Victory Element (8/5) – The Conductor likes the stretch out and he has the most talent in the field.  It would be fantastic if he stays the 2nd choice.

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Race 2: 1 Mile. MC 30000

#6 Midnight Roamer (4/1) – Drawn well to the outside, he has the figures to win and the Conductor likes the added blinkers.

Race 3: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Alw 50000s

#3 Sheza Chattykat (4/1) – She’s 1/1 down the hill and has a speed advantage over this group.  Gate to wire.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 20000s

#3 Misstressofthenight (7/2) – This filly ran a good 2nd last race vs similar, contesting a hot pace going longer.  The cutback to a sprint is the difference.

Race 5: 1 Mile (Turf). S.Mdn 55k

#2 Spanish Channel (8/1) – The Conductor liked his last race and is looking for a price in this wide open race.

Race 6: 1 Mile. Clm 40000

#5 Avanti Bello (7/2) – The Conductor has always been a fan of this old man.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 40000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Tequila Joe (5/1) – 2nd off a long layoff, he takes a big drop in class and should get a perfect setup today with plenty of pace to run at.

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Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.S. Spring Fever Stakes

#3 S Y Sky (6/5) – She’ll dominate this Santa Anita field on the front end.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) MC 50000

#7 Super Terrific (6/1) – He’s working well off a long layoff and will try routing on the grass for the 1st time.  He’s dropping in class for solid connections.