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Martin Luther King Day: The Conductor’s Plays at Santa Anita Park

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The Conductor has a dream that he will get out of his slump and all his passengers will sleep like babies on piles of money tonight. Santa Anita time, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Alw 50000s

#2 Kate’s Princess (4/1) – She tries turf for the first time and trainer Dallas Craig 15% with a +$2.49 ROI moving runners from dirt to turf this year

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 55k

#2 Scattering Mink (3/1) – Her dam is 16% with 1st time starters and you can’t go wrong with the Prat/Mandella jockey/trainer combo.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Naughty Sophie (8/1) – 1st off the claim for trainer Javier Sierra, this filly bobbled at the break last start and didn’t run well.  Her prior figures make her the one to beat in here, the Conductor will forgive her last effort.

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Race 4: 5½ Furlongs. F.MC 30000

#8 Goodtingscominpink (4/1) – She showed real ability in her debut breaking last, rushing up, and still finishing 2nd. 4/1 would be fantastic.

Race 5: 1 Mile. Clm 25000n2L

#1 Canadian Game (3/1) – He’s dropping to his lowest class level today and has been clipped since his last start.  He’s the class of the field.

Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 80000n1x

#1 Velvet Queen (4/1) – This filly moved early into a hot pace vs much tougher last start and won her debut down the hill.  We also get a rider upgrade to Rosario.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#9 Like Really Smart (7/2) – He’s dropping in class, drawn well to the outside and whenever Prat rides for Powell recently, they win.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Megahertz Stakes

*Never a Doubt Week Starter Lock of the Day #3 Vasilika (6/5) – This multiple G1 winner was 9/11 last year and is a mare you can always rely on.  She is nails.

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Race 9: 6½ Furlongs. Alw 50000s

#7 Shane Zain (3/1) – Drawn well to the outside, he ran a good 3rd at this level last start and will improve in his 2nd start off the layoff.

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 55k

#9 Tiz Felicity (6/1) – She’s working like a rocket at Santa Anita and is well bred for the turf.  Mike Smith riding for Mike McCarthy is always dangerous.

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

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The Conductor is colder than ice. Santa Anita time, Let’s Ride.

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Race 1: 1 Mile (Turf) OC 625000n2x

#6 Choo Choo (8/1) – Choooooooooooooo!!!!!! Chooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! He’s the Conductor, he doesn’t have a choice.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. MC 20000

*Never A Doubt God Guarantee Lock of the Day #8 Shanghai Billy (5/2) – Drawn well to the outside, he plunges in class today and has the fastest figures in the field to his name.  The Conductor believes he’s a cinch.

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Race 3: 1 Mile. Clm 10000

#4 Banze No Oeste (3/1) – He stepped up in class and caught a wet track last start.  His win two back against similar competition will be good enough to win again today.

Race 4: 6½ Furlongs. MC 16000

#8 Raggy Rocks (10/1) – He’s drawn well for solid connections and his dam has produced 5 winners from 7 starters, including 3 stakes winners.

Race 5: 6½ Furlongs. F.Mdn 55k

#2 Three Quarter Time (9/2) – This filly went for 200k at the Keeneland sale and Mike Smith never rides for trainer Thomas Procter, especially when there are two Baffert runners in the race.  Smith is riding her for a reason.

Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) MC 50000

#5 Lake Show (20/1) – Trainer Tim Yakteen has surprised with debut turf runners recently.  The Conductor is swinging for the fences today.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. MC 20000

#7 Contagion (5/1) – Nobody with experience has run close to a par figure in this field, so the Conductor will turn to a 1st timer. His sire wins 20% with debut runners.

Race 8: 1½ Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Astra Stakes

#7 Copper Fever (30/1) – This may be the weakest Grade 3 field you’ll ever see.  You can’t take a short price in here.  This girl is progressing in the Dallas Craig barn and the Conductor liked her gutsy win last start.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Majestic Authority (15/1) – She’s been eased in her last two starts but has been posting consistent works since then.  Her Santa Anita races prior to injury give her every chance against this group.  The Conductor will take a shot that she’s ready to run.

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Race 10: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Alw 57000n1x

#5 Spy Ring (8/1) – This mare is coming off a layoff, but she’s run well in these scenarios before, so that’s no concern. She has good early speed and gets back to a sprint today where she’s run her best.

Esophagus Slice Saturday: Santa Anita Park Plays

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The Conductor’s lock of the day landed for the 2nd day in a row, but we’re not hitting many other prices.  Finally, the weather has cooperated, and the train gets to head back to Santa Anita where it belongs.  Let’s have ourselves a Saturday, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 25000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 George From Tahoe (4/1) – He ran a good 3rd vs similar on dirt last start and his best race came on this turf course in his debut.  He’s the only runner in the field that’s proven down the hill and he’s posting bullet works.

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Race 2: 5 ½ Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#7 Derby Luck (4/1) – He’s drawn well to the outside and has an early pace advantage over the field.

Race 3: 1 Mile. F.Clm 20000

#4 Mistressofthenight (7/2) – She was a beaten favorite last start, but she set a hot pace and ran a solid figure.  She’s beaten much tougher than this group in her career and gets back to Santa Anita where she runs her best.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. Clm 12500

#7 Tavasco Road (8/1) – Drawn well to the outside, this gelding is dropping out of a stakes race that came out very fast on the Conductor’s numbers. He’s also 1/1 at Santa Anita.

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

#8 Storms River (7/2) – Heavily bet in his first two starts, this boy will stretch out for the first time.  His even running style suggests he’ll appreciate longer.

Race 6: 6 ½ Furlongs. Clm 16000n3L

#4 Zippy Groom (8/1) – This group is evenly matched, and the Conductor is going for the longest shot on the board. Additionally, the Roman/Hess jockey trainer combo has been hot recently.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 55k

#3 Adare (8/1) – If you want to try to beat the Baffert runners, this colt is well-bred and his dam is 2/2 producing winners, including a stakes winner. Frano/Holledorfer are also a red-hot jockey/trainer combo.

Race 8: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) Alw 50000s

*Never a Doubt Sicko 5/1 Lock of the Day #7 More Honor (5/1) – He is 2/3 with a 2nd down the hill winning from off the pace and on the lead.  5/1 gets the Conductor tingly.

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Race 9: 6 Furlongs. G2 Palos Verdes

#4 St. Joe Bay (6/1) – If there is a time to beat the heavy favorite #7 Roy H (4/5), its today off the layoff.  This hard knocker ran a big figure in his win last start and runs his best at Santa Anita.

Race 10: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 50000

#8 Dearborn (9/5) – Dropping to the claiming ranks for the first time, she looks to be too much for this group.

 

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

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The rain ruined the card at Santa Anita yesterday, with a lot of scratches and races taken off the turf.  The Conductor made due with a few short-priced winners including his Lock of the day, but we want big fields and big prices.  Without any precipitation in the forecast, the card should stay intact today.  C’mon California, you’re not allowed to rain, that’s why the Conductor plays your circuit. Stop being selfish, Let’s Ride.

PT 3:30pm ET Race 1: 1 Mile. (Turf) MC 50000

#3 Carbon Zero (7/2) – He’s taking a huge class drop and has just missed vs much tougher competition.  He’s run his best races with the Cajun in the saddle, who hops back in the irons today.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

*Never a Doubt Sunday Night Scary Preventer Lock of the Day #5 Duranga (4/1) – 1st off the claim for trainer Peter Miller, she’s dropping in class, working well and has recent figures that can beat this group.

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Race 3: 1 Mile (Turf) S.OC 80000n3x

#7 Shivermetimbers (7/2) – Dropping out of a G2 stakes race, this colt continues to progress and will show the adults whose boss.

Race 4: 6½ Furlongs. F.Kalookan Queen Stakes 75k

#1 Lake Time (6/1) – The obvious heavy favorite is #4 Selcourt (2/5), but this mare is steadily improving and is running very solid figures for this level. Ice cold 4/1 exacta with a little on the 1 to win if Selcourt stubs her toe.

Race 5: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 40000

#5 Cimpl Man (5/1) – He’s been running quality races vs tougher and has good numbers down the hill.  His recent works are also very strong.

Race 6: 1 Mile. MC 30000

#5 Fortnite Dance (9/5) – The Conductor can’t come up with anything creative in here.  He’ll go with these damn kids do these days instead of betting ponies like men.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Clm 6250

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Tomasino (15/1) – This Ol’ man has strong early pace figures and was only beaten 2 ½ lengths last start vs tougher.  He’s working well and can beat this field at a monster number.

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Race 8: 1 Mile. Alw 50000s

#1 Bea’s Boy (6/1) – This colt has been facing tougher and been running the highest speed figures in the field sprinting.  This will his 1st time stretching out to route, but his even running style suggests to the Conductor that he’ll appreciate longer.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. S.Mdn 55k

*Double Barreled Shotgun Slugs #7 Wild Bean (8/1) – He’s working like a rocket at Santa Anita and his dam has produced 6 winners from 6 starters. Van Dyke also hops aboard for a lesser known barn.

#10 Toby Time (20/1) – This longshot’s workouts are impressive and he’s debuting for a barn that is hot.

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Esophagus Slice Saturday: Santa Anita Park Plays

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A bunch of 2nds and 3rds yesterday at some decent prices made the day salvageable, but not what the Conductor or his passengers are looking for.  We want winners! However, some nice prices jumped of the page to the Conductor this morning, so we may be in for a treat.  Let’s make more money this weekend at Santa Anita then we made at work this week, Let’s Ride.

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Race 1: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 40000

#7 Easy Grader (5/1) – She’s taking a big drop in class and should improve in her 2nd start off a layoff.  She has a win and a 3rd in two starts vs much tougher down the hill.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. OC 80000n1x

*Never a Doubt Ski Trip Lock of the Day Savagery (8/5) – This colt has blazing speed and has been facing stakes company.  He’ll appreciate the class relief and cutback to a sprint.

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Race 3: 7 Furlongs. MC 30000

#3 Sterling’s Temple (8/1) – He’ll step forward in his 2nd start off a layoff and 2nd off the claim trainer Genaro Vallejo.  He just missed vs similar three starts back and a repeat effort would give him every chance today.

Race 4: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 55k

#7 Hollywood Girl (5/1) – The Conductor doesn’t like the runners with experience in here and this girl was $875k at auction and Mike Smith hops aboard for her debut.  This filly will run.

Race 5: 1 Mile. Clm 12500

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Carville (8/1) – He’s got the best early speed in a race devoid of pace.  This gelding also has the best figures at the distance and last time he was dropped to this class level he won.

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Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.G3 Las Cienegas Stakes

#4 Belvoir Bay (5/2) – She’s 4/5 down the hill and has beaten tougher graded stakes fields.  The Conductor can’t play against her.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Clm 12500n2L

#11 Impetu (4/1) – This gelding is trying dirt for the first time and is working like he loves it.  He’s dropping in class and has very strong early gas.

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

#7 K P Wildcat (4/1) – She’s now in the Jeff Mullins barn after beating up on the competition in New Mexico.  She loves to win and has the best figures in the field at the distance.  She can handle this Santa Anita group.

Race 9: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 25000

#9 Placido (4/1) – Exiting a nice win on dirt, he’s steadily progressing and has run two solid races over this turf course, including a victory.  The Conductor sees him as the one to beat.

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Santa Anita Park

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1/2 Lock, a 5/1 winner and a few decent underneath exactas made it a positive Thursday for the Conductor.  It’s time to get the train into 2nd gear and have it humming into the weekend.  Let’s have ourselves a Friday at Santa Anita, Let’s Ride.

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Post Time 3:30pm ET Race 1: F.MC 30000

#6 Encountress (8/1) – She showed good early speed vs tougher two starts back. After she dropped to this level last time, she broke slow.  She’s posting bullet works and also should stay a nice number.

Race 2: 1 Mile. F.Clm 12500n2L

#4 Proper Drink (4/1) – Her numbers fit for this level and all the Conductor wants is the strongest, tallest drink in the world right now.

Race 3: 1 Mile. F.OC 80000n1x

#1 Boujie Girl (4/1) – She’s got serious early gas and has been battle tested vs Grade 1 company.  If you’re trying to beat the heavy favorite #2 Quahira (6/5), she’s your girl.

Race 4: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 55k

#3 Confidentially (6/1) – This filly has shown strong late pace figures on dirt in her first two starts and she’s bred to like the grass.  Additionally, she will improve with the added distance and surface switch.

Race 5: 1 Mile. Clm 20000

*Never a Doubt Bottle Service Lock of the Day #5 Little Scotty (2/1) – In a race without much pace, she’ll dictate the race on the front end.  She’s also been facing much tougher and will like facing the weaker rivals.

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Race 6: 6 ½ Furlongs. MC 80000

#7 Platinum Nights (2/1) – He posted a very sharp work last week and is drawn well to the outside.  He ran a good 2nd at this level last start trying to close into a slow pace.

Race 7: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) OC 80000n1x

#5 Eagle Song (6/1) – Shipping in from Ireland, he’s beaten a combined 26 horses in his last two starts with ease. Additionally, if Mike Smith is hopping aboard for his first start in the US, this boy can run.

Race 8: 1 Mile. F.62500n2x

#8 Blazinbeauty (8/1) – She returns to the Santa Anita dirt, where she’s run her best and is the only closer in the field.  Moreover, they are going to fly in front of her and she’ll get a perfect trip today waiting at the back of the pack and making one run late.  She may not win, but will make the exacta pay nicely when she gets up for 2nd.

Race 9: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 55k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Lucky Lately (6/1) – She was well bet and didn’t fire in her debut, but her workouts leading into today suggest this filly can really run.  The Conductor will give her another chance at a better number today.

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Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Santa Anita Park

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The Conductor had eye surgery today after yesterday’s performance.  Hopefully now he can read the form.  Good lord, Santa Anita please save us today.  Us passengers need winners fast! Let’s Ride.

 

PT 3:30pm ET Race 1: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 35000n3L

#3 Speakers (8/1) – This mare drops to the claiming ranks for the first time in her career and gets a massive rider upgrade to Prat.  This race is wide open.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 55k

#4 Mantaray Island (3/1) – He ran some serious early pace figures in his debut at Santa Anita and is working well leading into today.  He can scamper away from this field.

Race 3: 1 Mile. F.Mdn 55k

*Never a Doubt Etched Stone Lock of the Day #1 Slewgoodtobetrue (1/1) – She’s stretching out for the first time having run two above par figures at this level sprinting.  She’s bred to be even better at this distance.

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Race 4: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 25000

#3 Miss Boom Boom (5/2) – She’s taking a huge drop in class, out of a race that came back very live.  She gets a rider upgrade today and trainer Richie Baltas is 45% with a +$1.93 ROI 2nd off the claim this year.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. MC 50000

#7 Dyf (5/1) – Dropping to the claiming ranks, cutting back in distance, going turf to dirt, adding blinkers and recently gelded, one of these things will make him win.

Race 6: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 40000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Favorite Trip (8/1) – This filly is dropping in class, gets a rider upgrade to Rosario and gets back to the hill where she’s done her best running.

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Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Clm 40000

#1 Jan’s Reserve (12/1) – The Conductor doesn’t think he can win, but he’s going to key him underneath in the exacta and trifecta. He’s working well, dropping in class, and cutting back to his preferred distance.

Race 8: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.S. Alw 67000n1x

#4 S Y Sky (8/5) – She’s the fastest on paper, simple.

Race 9: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 55k

#5 Oh Pretty Woman (4/1) – Her debut down the hill was her best and she’s run well in her two starts going longer as well.  The Conductor loves that Drayden is staying in the saddle.

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

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Lock of the Day #5 Coliseum flopped in the Sham stakes, but 9/1 and 3/1 winners with a few other decent 2nds made it another positive day for the Conductor.  Time to close out the weekend at Santa Anita in style, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5 ½ Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#5 Centaurus Rule (5/1) – This gelding is working very well, and this is field is ripe for a first-time starter to pick off.  He also gets a weight break against this group.

Race 2: 1 Mile. F.Alw 57000n1x

#3 Arctic Roll (6/1) – This filly broke her maiden last start and the Conductor loves her steady progression in her first 3 races.  With another step forward today, she’ll have every chance.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 50000

*Never a Doubt High Class Lock of the Day #5 So Gucci (2/1) – She ran a solid 2nd in her debut and showed good early speed.  Her workouts coming out of that race suggest that she’ll run even better today.

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Race 4: 1 Mile. F.MC 30000

#4 Awepollonia (7/2) – She’s steadily progressing, and her last race was the fastest last race in the field on the Conductor’s numbers.  This is a tepid group.

Race 5: 1 Mile. Clm 12500n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Builder (8/1) – In his 3rd start off a layoff, he looks ready to run his best today.  He has performances earlier this year that would beat this field.

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Race 6: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Alw 57000n1x

#9 Princess Roi (7/2) – She’s consistently running faster than this group, plain and simple.

Race 7: 1 Mile. OC 62500n2x

#9 All out Blitz (6/1) – This group is tightly bunched on numbers, but this colt has been running vs much tougher competition.  The Conductor will send the linebackers and safety.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. G2 Santa Ynez Stakes

#1 Mother Mother (9/5) – The Conductor really likes her last two starts at Santa Anita and she has loads of talent.  The Conductor sees her exploding today.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 16000n3L

#3 Christy Jackson (5/1) – She loves running 2nd, but is in the best form of her career and drops back into the claiming ranks today.  She’ll be right there when they hit the wire.

Esophagus Slice Saturday: The Conductor’s Plays at Santa Anita

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5/2, 6/1, and 3/2 winners yesterday made it a positive one for the Conductor.  The lock of the day would have made it a great one, but that’s the game we play. A 10-race card at Santa Anita on this fine Saturday gives us another opportunity at glory.  Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 1 Mile (Turf) Clm 35000n3L

#7 Iron Alex (5/1) – The Conductor loves his steady improvement and recent form.  If his upward trend continues, he’ll win this race.

Race 2: 1 Mile. F.MC 50000

#2 Super Klaus (5/1) – Her speed figure came back faster than you would think in her debut on turf last start.  This race is wide open, and she will step forward against weaker competition today.

Race 3: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) MC 50000

#3 Aussie Fox (8/5) – His figures stand above this field.  If he doesn’t graduate today, he never will.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. Clm 25000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Duke of Fallbrook (15/1) – The Conductor will take a swing in this spot. This gelding is plunging in class to a level where his figures make him competitive and he’s switching over to his preferred surface and distance. The Conductor will key him in the trifecta.

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Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 55k

#5 My Mandate (5/1) – This ridgling has real early speed, which is always dangerous down the hill.  The Conductor also liked that he held on for 3rd after dueling last start.

Race 6: 6 ½ Furlongs. Alw 57000n1x

#5 Best Two Minutes (4/1) – He ran a good 2nd last start and looks as if he’s primed to run his best today.  His top form is better than this group.

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

#6 Flamboyant (5/1) – He won this race two years ago and is rounding into form.  He also has the highest figures at this distance in the field.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. Alw 57000n1x

#7 Popular Kid (7/2) – This gelding is in career form and the Conductor loves his workouts entering today.  His best will be tough to beat.

Race 9: 1 Mile. G3 Sham Stakes

*Never a Doubt Mortgage Your Home Lock of the Day #5 Coliseum (1/1) – This field can’t beat this Baffert colt.

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Race 10: 1 Mile. MC 20000

#3 Better Ring Home (4/1) – He ran a good 2nd at this level at Santa Anita last start and has past figures that can beat this group with ease.

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Santa Anita Park

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We had one nice 5/1 winner yesterday, but the lock came in 2nd and we couldn’t get any other prices home.  Not a great day, but now the Conductor can take the train back to home base.  The Conductor is going to eat Santa Anita for lunch and then go on another bender this weekend. Let’s ride.

Post Time 3:30pm ET Race 1: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 40000n2L

#3 Taki’s Choice (6/1) – He finally get the class relief he needed. Drop and Pop!

Race 2: 1 Mile. F.Clm 80000

#1 Smart Rachel (5/2) – The Conductor loves her steady progression and she couldn’t have won easier in her last start.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. MC 50000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Shanghai Billy (8/1) – He has good early speed and drops to the claiming ranks for the first time.  That’s always a dangerous recipe.

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Race 4: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Alw 50000n1x

#6 Drift Away (6/1) – This group has been running similar figures, but she’s been running them against the best competition.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. Clm 25000

#3 Denman’s Call (3/1) – He’s rounding into form and is a former Grade 1 winner.  This one might be a little awkward for Frank Mirahmadi to call.

Race 6: 1 Mile. Mdn 55k

*Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #6 Omaha Beach (9/5) – He’s just missed by a neck and a nose in his last two starts. The Conductor sees him graduating today.

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Race 7: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 625000n2x

#6 Travieza (7/2) – Dropping out of Grade 3 company, her win two starts back down the hill beats this field.  She’ll finish 2nd at worst today.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. S.Alw 57000n2x

#5 Minoso (5/1) – This boy looks like he’s turned a corner at Santa Anita in his last two starts, running two strong races.  He’s in career form while many of the rest are coming off layoffs.

Race 9: 6 ½ Furlongs (Turf) S.Mdn 55k

#2 Vezuchiy (4/1) – The Conductor likes his workout pattern and this field is ripe for a 1st time starter.  Rosario is also getting the hang of So Cal very quickly.