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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.

Santa Anita

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.

Santa Anita

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.

Santa Anita

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.

Santa Anita Park Esophagus Slice Saturday

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One lonely short priced winner made it one sad and lonely Friday night for the Conductor.  No bottle service for him.  Losers let a bad day get to them, and winners get excited the next morning because they know their due.  A nice cup of mud for the Conductor in his capping lair this Saturday morning absolutely ensures his brain is firing on all cylinders.  Glory is right in front of us at Santa Anita, let’s take it. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 55k

#5 Unbridled Ethos (8/1) – He showed ability in his debut with a big early move and then went to the sidelines.  He comes back today working well and he’s bred for the grass.  This is a weak group and he’s an unknown with upside.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. MC 75000

#5 High Five (3/1) – This colt bled in his first start and adds Lasix for the first time today.  He’s drawn well to the outside and is 1st off the claim for trainer Vladimir Cerin.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 16000n3L

*Never a Doubt Saturday Ski Trip Lock of the Day #7 Come on Cat (9/5) – Dropping in class, switching back to dirt and cutting back in distance with a pace advantage.  He’s your early pick 5 single.

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Race 4: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) OC 40000n1x

#1 What’sontheagenda (4/1) – This gelding was just nailed at the wire last start despite running ridiculous early pace figures.  He’s found his calling down the hill.

Race 5: 5½ Furlongs. MC 30000

#4 Gran Martillo (8/5) – Running 2nd against much tougher last start and behind a next out winner.  He’ll beat this group for fun.

Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 55k

#2 Montana Moon (8/1) – He’s run very fast early pace figures going longer, that’s a recipe for success down the hill.  The Conductor likes that the Cajun stays in the saddle.

Race 7: 5½ Furlongs. Clm 12500

#3 Market Sentiment (6/1) – Plunging in class, he has good early speed and his figures certainly fit for this level. Furthermore, above 4/1 is a good price.

Race 8: 1 Mile (Turf) F.G2 Buena Vista Stakes

#9 Vasilika (8/5) – She looks to be a step above this group at Santa Anita.

Race 9: 1 Mile. Clm 20000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Clear the Mine (8/1) – He’s dropping in class and possess the highest figures in the field at the mile distance.  He should also get a perfect trip today, closing into a hot pace.

Santa Anita

Race 10: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 40000n1x

#3 Tammy’s Window (10/1) – She’s won at this level before and has a very strong late kick.  Additionally, she looks primed to run her best in her 3rd start off a layoff.

More 12-1 Winners Today: Presidents Day Punts at Santa Anita

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Easy lock victory and a 12/1 winner made it a great Sunday.  Those are the prices we’re looking for Conductor! That’s going to be the price horse that turns the tide. The Conductor is about to go on a heater at Santa Anita. Let’s Ride.

Santa Anita

Race 1: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 50000

#1 Queen of the Track (6/1) – Tough trip last start, but she’s run quality races on dirt at this level. Additionally, she’s bred to be better on turf.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. Clm 12500n2L

#6 Giddymeister (5/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he ran a good third at this level in Genero Vallejo’s bar for the first time.  The Conductor absolutely expects another step forward today.

Race 3: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 55k

#2 Curlin’s Journey (3/1) – She’s run a few races at this distance above par for this level. Its only a matter a time before she breaks her maiden.

Race 4: 1 1/16 Mile. S.California Cup Derby

*Never a Doubt T-Bond Lock of the Day #4 Galilean (2/5) – Chalk.

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Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.S.California Cup Oaks

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Lippy (10/1) – This filly hasn’t missed the board sprinting on dirt and is stretching out and trying grass for the first time.  She’s certainly bred toimprove on the lawn.

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Race 6: 7 Furlongs. Clm 12500n2L

#2 Shulace (5/1) – He ran 3rd at this level last time behind a blowout winner and the 2nd place finisher came back to win his next race.  He also gets a weight break today.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 62500n2x

#5 Amuse (5/2) – She’s bred for turf and her races on dirt have been very impressive.

Race 8: 5 Furlongs. F.MC 20000

#9 Out of Control (3/1) – She’s working well and trainer David Hofmans is red hot debuting maiden claimers.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 40000n1x

#4 Meistermind (8/1) – Shipping in after a long layoff to Santa Anita, his running style suggests he’ll take to the turf, He’s also working well.

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

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2nd at 6/1 in Risen Star and the Conductor’s lock of the day hit yesterday.  No big prices to speak of, but with a long weekend at Santa Anita we have plenty of time. Let’s Ride.

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

#2 Chosen Vessel (5/1) – He ran a very good 2nd down the hill last race off a long layoff and looks poised to run a big one in his 2nd start for trainer Dallas Craig.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

#1 Conquest Flatterne (4/1) – 2nd off the layoff this girl has run serious early pace figures. This field will struggle keeping pace.

Race 3: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 80000n1x

#5 Cedars of Lebanon (8/1) – She’s pressed hot paces going longer. These type horses love cutting back down the hill.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. OClm 50000

*Never a Doubt Lock From God #3 Nice Work (2/1) – His last race kills this field.

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Race 5: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 20000

#1 Rule He Will (8/1) – This old man has serious speed and loves to win races.  The Conductor will give him a chance at a big number.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#4 Fair Challenge (5/1) – He closed int a slow pace for a good 2nd in his debut.  He also gets a major rider upgrade to Van Dyke today.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 62500n2x

#1 Risky Proposition (8/1) – The Conductor will sprint to the windows if he gets close to 8/1 on this gelding.

Race 8: 1 Mile. MC 20000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Causeididitmyway (6/1) – Dropping to his lowest career level at Santa Anita, he’s run quality races vs tougher, including this distance.

Santa Anita

Race 9: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 25000n2L

#8 Foray (4/1) – His running style looks perfect for the hill.

Esophagus Slice Saturday: Risen Star Stakes Day Plays

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The Road to the Derby is officially upon us. Risen Star Stakes Day, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 55k

#3 Hard Not to Love (3/1) – Working well for strong connections, her dam is 2/2 producing stakes winners.

Race 2: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) F.Alw 20000s

#4 Independent Duty (4/1) – She’s the only runner in this field with a win at the distance.

Race 3: 1 Mile. Clm 32000

#2 Vangilder (5/2) – Plunging in class in his first start for Kent Desormeaux, he showed real ability in his debut.

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

#6 Mutineer (12/1) – He didn’t like the hill last start, but the Conductor won’t hold that against him.  He’s run well sprinting on dirt and is bred to be better on the lawn.

Race 5: 6½ Furlongs. S.Mdn 55k

#2 Curry (5/1) – He’s working well, and trainer Bruce Headley is 26% with a +$3.64 ROI with debut runners this year.

Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 55k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Live the Moment (20/1) – This 475k filly will get her first try going long on the grass, which is what she’s bred to do.

Risen Star Stakes

Race 7: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 18000

#4 Lucky Val (5/1) – She adds blinkers today and has the best figures at the distance.

Race 8: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Wishing Well Stakes

*Never a Doubt Chiseled in Stone Lock of the Day #7 Belvoir Bay (5/2) – They can’t beat her on this turf course.

Risen Star Stakes

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. F.G2 Santa Monica Stakes

#4 Dream Tree (4/1) – The Conductor’s not sure what happened last race, but it was too bad to be believed.  He’s got talent and the Conductor will give him another shot.

Race 10: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) MC 50000

#1 Kichiro (4/1) – He’s dropping in class and the race he’s exiting has come back very live.

Fair Grounds Race 12: 1 1/16 Mile. G2 Risen Star Stakes

#9 Country House (20/1) – Engulfing the field, closing into a slow pace to break his maiden last start, he’s working well and Saez ships in to ride for a reason.

Risen Star Stakes

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

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A lot of 2nds again yesterday and a short priced winner. Not good enough, but we know the Conductor will keep firing rain or shine at Santa Anita. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 Mile. F.Mdn 55k

#4 Gold Arrow (8/5) – Well bet in her debut she had a tough trip and ran a good closing 2nd into a slow pace. She’ll win today.

Race 2: 61⁄2 Furlongs. MC 20000

#4 Hard to Come Home (5/2) – Switching back to dirt, he showed good early speed vs tougher two starts back. He should get an easy lead here.

Race 3: 1 Mile. (Turf) Off Turf F.Alw 50000s

#5 Princess Leia (12/1) – She’s 2/2 on an off track and is exiting a solid dirt victory. She wants this race off the turf.

Race 4: 5 1 ⁄2 Furlongs. F.MC 16000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Purdue (8/1) – This filly should step forward in her 2nd start off the layoff. The Conductor has beeen chasing her and the price will be right today.

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Race 5: 1 Mile. (Off Turf) F.MC 50000

#7 American Falls (8/1) – He’s steadily progressing at Santa Anita and is bred to relish the slop.

Race 6:6 1⁄2 Furlongs. Clm 25000

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #5 R Cha Cha (3/1) – He’s got a major pace advantage over this field. Gate to wire.

Santa anita

Race 7: 6 1⁄2 Furlongs. (Off Turf) F.SOC 20000n1x

#5 Great Ma Neri (12/1) – Her 1st try on a wet track last start was a winning win and that performance makes her competitive in here.

Race 8: 1 Mile. Clm 8000

#6 I’ll Wrap It Up (8/1) – Going two sprints to a route the Conductor likes the stretch out and this old man likes the slop.

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

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No pick 6 glory yesterday, with a 50/1 slitting our gullets in race 1.  I guess a quick death is better than an agonizing beat in the final leg.  The Conductor’s single and lock of the day did win in the finale, so hopefully one of you passengers made a few bucks.  We need a winning day in a big way. Back to Santa Anita, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) OC 80000n1x

*Sunday Night Scary Preventer Lock of the Day #1 Vantastic (5/2) – He ran a solid 2nd off a layoff last start and is steadily progressing.  Another step forward and the others don’t stand a chance,

Santa Anita

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. Clm 16000

#6 Papa Turf (3/1) – Drawn well to the outside, this old man is in good form and should sit a perfect trip.

Race 3: 5½ Furlongs. MC 16000

#1 Temple Knights (4/1) – He ran incredibly fast early pace figures over a tiring Golden Gate surface last start.  He’ll be sent from the rail and the Conductor will bet he won’t stop.

Race 4: 1 Mile. F.Clm 12500n2L

#6 Proper Drink (5/2) – The Conductor has kept it tight this week post football season.  No stews so far, but a proper drink sounds soooooo good.

Race 5: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 20000

#3 Red Shelby (3/1) – 1st off the claim for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, she’s done her best running going this distance on the turf.

Race 6: 1 Mile. MC 20000

#6 Tanker (10/1) – Going two sprints to a route for strong connections, this gelding has never tried this distance on dirt. This field stinks and he has figures early in his career to make him competitive.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F. G3 Sweet Life Stakes

#6 Ginger Nut (5/2) – She’s beaten fields of 18, 25, and 14 in three of her last four races in Europe.  She’s working well at Santa Anita and the Euro’s seem to take to the hill.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. G2 San Vicente Stakes

#3 Dessman (5/2) – The “other Baffert” runner in here won easily in his debut and is bred to be a good one.  He’ll be a much higher price than #2 Coliseum (6/5), who was terrible in the Sham last start.

Race 9: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 40000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Animosity (12/1) – Dropping back to OC company for the first time in a long time, she’s won her lone start down the hill and was G2 placed in the summer.  The Conductor loves that Rosario takes the mount.

Santa Anita

Santa Anita: The Conductor Needs to Fix the Train

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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.

Santa Anita

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.

Santa Anita

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.

Santa Anita

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.

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

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The lock of the day kept us alive, but the Conductor has had enough of these tracks not named Santa Anita.  Yes, his lock of the day wins every day, but we want prices! Let’s go Conductor, Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 1 Mile. (Turf) S.Alw 57000n1x

#4 Lil Milo (5/1) – An impressive winner last start, he’s shown versatility winning on dirt and turf in his young career. The stretch out in distance wouldn’t be a problem.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. MC 25000

#1 Victor’s Show (4/1) – He ran a good 4th at this level off a layoff last start.  He’s steadily progressing and Rafa is hot in the irons.

Race 3: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 50000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Super Good (15/1) – She’s dropping to her lowest level off the layoff and showed talent early in her career.  At a monster number, the Conductor will key her in the trifecta.

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Race 4: 1 Mile. F.OClm 50000

#1 Equal Measure (7/2) – This filly is going two sprints to a route and should get an uncontested lead.  She can take them all the way around.

Race 5: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) ) OC 40000n2x

#8 Shaky Alibi (4/1) – This is a tough group, but the Conductor liked his last race best.  Rosario has been money on the turf in California.

Race 6: 1 Mile. F.OC 62500n2x

*Never a Doubt Ski Trip Lock of the Day #2 Secret Spice (5/2) – She became a different animal last year when she stretched out to a mile.  In her last blow-out win she ran a very high figure.

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Race 7: 1 Mile. Clm 12500n2L

#8 All I Can Say (9/2) – He takes a big drop in class at Santa Anita and that may be all it takes in this evenly matched group.  Trainer Val Brinkerhoff is 4/12 with a +$1.47 ROI dropping horse 2+ class levels this year.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) MC 50000

#1 Lil Sydney (8/1) – This colt didn’t do much running in his debut, but he adds blinkers, stretches out for the 1st time, and Prat intriguingly hops aboard.