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Nothing like quality racing on a Monday. The Conductor sees plenty of opportunities on the late card at Santa Anita for some prices.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.SurferGrlL 110k

*Never a Doubt Fillet Dinner Lock of the Day #2 Lady Prancealot (7/2) – This filly’s first start in America was very solid, closing from way back for a good 2nd into a slow pace. With some American experience under her belt and a more favorable setup, the Conductor sees her hitting the wire in front.

Race 6: 5 ½ Furlongs. MC 20000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Optimum (6/1) – He took money in his debut and ran evenly, finishing 4^th in a 9-horse field. That race has produced next out winners and the Conductor thinks the favorites in this field are very vulnerable. This gelding should step forward in his second start and has major upside.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 50000s

#1 Tiz Toffee (6/5) – The Conductor hates favorites and the rail in sprint races, but she looks like a standout in here. She’s run multiple races at Santa Anita that would smash this field. The he Conductor can’t find any reason she won’t run her best today.

*Bonus Gullet Slit #4Gypsy Blue (8/1) – After a very solid debut win two starts back, she had a trip from hell last start. She had no chance after steadying early. Now she’s been working like a rocket and the Conductor can see her running a big one.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) ZumaBeachL100k

#1 Rijeka (4/1) – This colt was well bet and pressed a hot pace vs similar in his last start. His debut in America two starts back was very good. In that race he sat farther back and won with a good late kick. Switching to rider Franco Geovanni, the Conductor will bet Rijeka will get a more favorable trip today.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 40000n1x

#9 Major Cabbie (6/1) – He was miles back in her first start off the layoff last time at Santa Anita and closed from the clouds to finished 3^rd. The Conductor expects him to sit closer to the pace today. Now that he’s more fit, he should take a big step forward in his 2nd start off a long layoff. Mike Smith stays in the irons as well, which is a very positive sign.

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 40000

#3 Sensible Thoughts (2/1) – With the best form on dirt and only one try on turf, she is diffidently the most likely winner. The jockey upgrade to Prat makes her even more likely.

*Bonus Gullet Slit #4 Weather Market (12/1) – In this weak field, this is a nice price the Conductor can see winning. She’s run well on turf against much better Maiden Special Weights and trainer Michael Pender is 17% with a +$1.52 RO! 1^st off the claim this year. If you throw out her last dirt start she looks as formidable as any in here.

No time for the Conductor to rest on his laurels, he took the train cross country to take on Santa Anita today. Let’s see if California can put up a better fight against the Conductor than Florida did. More likely another track gets its Adams Apple busted, let’s ride.

Race 1: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 20000

#6 Believe Indeed (5/1) – She gets back to the turf today and the Ragin Cajun back in the saddle. She’s a proven turf winner and the classiest of this bunch. If she goes off at 5/1 the other mouth breathing cappers just aren’t paying attention.

Race 2: 1 Mile. Mdn 50k

#1 Pitino (5/2) – This 950k purchase will appreciate the added distance. This colt has been a little ouchy but has more talent in her left hoof than the rest of this field combined. He’ll win for fun.

Race 3: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Mdn 50k

#3 Mucho Unusual (6/5) – The Conductor hates chalk, but he’ll take a free square when he has to. Prat on the best horse is usually free money at Santa Anita.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Complete Discreet (20/1) – Speed and fate on a tiring track last time out at Los Al, this filly is on the improve and has a number that is competitive against this bunch. There are some questionable class droppers in here, so the Conductor will take a shot.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 30000

#8 Divine Dharma (4/1) – Moved into John Sadler’s barn after hopping at the start in her debut in a stakes race at Emerald Downs. She’s been working well, and Tyler Baze hops aboard, which is a positive sign.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 62500n2x

*Stone Cold Lock of the Day #6 Ike Walker (5/2) – He’s a hard knocker, proven winner and drops out of a stakes race at Santa Anita where he pressed a hot pace. Facing inferior today he draws well to the outside and the Conductor feels comfortable putting his life in his hands.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) Alw 50000s

#5 Worthy Turk (7/2) – The jockey/trainer combo of Figueroa/Miller are read hot and they have the best horse. This lightly raced gelding is improving with every start and has the strongest finish in this field.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. MC 20000

#6 Thefourfortyfourth (5/1) – Cutting back in distance, dropping in class and a bullet work entering today, there is a lot to like with this gelding. The Conductor is salivating at 5/1.

*Bonus Gullet Slit #1 Smokin B (12/1) – Well bet in his debut at Santa Anita, he attended a quick pace 4wide, then faded down the stretch. He drops in class today and Baze stays aboard, which is a good sign. The Conductor can smell a big race from him.

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