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Weekly Bankroll Builder: April 24 Gulfstream Park Late Pk4 play

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 by Race Chat Host Brian Nadeau
With the Stronach 5 on hiatus for the time being, let’s alternate between Gulfstream’s late Pk5 and Pk4 on Friday’s, as even though the Championship Meet has ended, the racing is still flush with top connections and deep fields.

Please take note that this analysis is done upwards of 48 hours in advance, so obviously weather, track conditions and especially late scratches can and will have an effect. Please check back around 4pm Friday for an update, as well as on Twitter.

Race 7 (4:15 ET): 3up 12.5k claimer at 6 furlongs

With the last three legs of the sequence looking mighty tough, let’s kick things off with a single, since it looks like #4 COMBINATION (3-1) looks like a potential standout off four straight sharp runs with big figures (for these), and the fact he goes off the claim for Sancal (a 2-for-11 move), lures Saez, and figures to sit the right trip just off the speed. He also looks in the 7-5 range, so by singling we’ll maximize his value, while allowing for more coverage in the three ensuing legs, which are much deeper.

Pk4 A horses: 4 (listed in order of preference)

The drop in class might wake up #6 PHANTOM RO (7-2), as he’s been facing much better, while getting back to what looks like his preferred surface, and over a GP main track he’s 2-for-6 on.

Pk4 B horses: 6

Potential B add ins: #2 Jersey Joe (8-1), #3 French Quarter (4-1), #8 Kyle (6-1), #7 Joe Di Baggio (8-1)

Race 8: 3yof AOC (75k/N1X) at 1 1/8 miles (turf)

The first of a trio of toughies is the definition of a spread, as the favorites all look similar on paper, and the odd strong favorite—#3 EVE OF WAR (9-5)—has never been on turf and comes in off a dud on the main track. I’ll go with the newcomer #1 NOPE (10-1), who had solid GIII European form, has worked forwardly for her US debut, drew best of all, and adds Lasix for a Walsh barn that has had some good success here this year. There’s little doubt #2 SECRET STASH (9-2) has a huge chance off that 3rd in a GIII at Tampa last time, her first start since October, and she’s another who got helped by the draw. Obviously you have to use Eve of War, and maybe she gets loose on the stretchout after a troubled start/trip last time, but it’s odd to see her on the turf off just one bad start and a sparkling debut, and these are not great stats for Pletcher (just 12% first-turf), so tread lightly. Lightly raced runners #7 APOGEE (10-1) and #6 ELLA BRILLA (8-1) need to step up their game, but have plenty of upside off just four total starts for sharp barns, so they are worth inclusion at nice prices.

Pk4 A horses: 3,1,2,6,7

Maybe I’m a little stubborn using #5 SKYE ROW (6-1) on the B line, but she’s facing winners, and the five-pack above look a little better, so let’s keep her underneath, even though her MSW win last time was solid enough. The drop out of several stakes should help #9 SUNSET PROMISE (8-1), and her form fits with these, but this wide draw is doom, an at 1-for-10 there’s no upside here.

Pk4 B horses: 5,9

Potential B add ins: NONE

Race 9: 3upfm AOC (25k/N1X) at 1 1/16 miles

With the locals not all that overwhelming, let’s go with a fresh new face in #1 SLAM DUNK (3-1), who showed a lot of promise as a 2yo, drew well for her two-turn debut (don’t forget they run to the first finish line at this distance), and looks primed to pick up where she left off, which was an MSW romp at CD in November. If there’s a horse bred for the main track it’s #4 WHISPERING BEAUTY (9-2), who has run five times on turf, but she’s by Arch and is out of a Storm Cat mare, so she may be poised for a breakthrough with blinkers-on. The wildcard is #3 GRACEFUL PRINCESS (5-2), who has some mixed 2yo form for Nicks but now starts for Pletcher, who is 22% with newcomers and 29% off 180+ - day layoffs, and note two of her best races were here last year.

Pk4 A horses: 1,4,3

A lack of speed might be the undoing of #5 HUNTNG SEASON (7-2), who will like getting back to the dirt, though she’s very slow on paper and might not like this tricky trip. I have no idea what to make of #7 SHREWDNESS (6-1), who has run eight times on turf/synthetics and isn’t bred for this, but Biancone is 9-for-30 turf-to-dirt, which is good enough for me to include her underneath.

Pk4 B horses: 5,7

Potential B add ins: NONE

Race 10: 3yup 12.5k MCL at 5 furlongs (turf)

I have nothing clever here, so I’ll blanket the race with the five who can win, as there are several who can’t. Top honors go to #5 NOTHIN BUT NET (4-1), who goes off the Orseno claim, has solid turf sprint form, and runs as a first-time gelding with the proper spacing as well. Taking a short price on #11 CANDY COMA (9-5) doesn’t seem prudent, as he could win for 25k at 4-5 on debut and meets a solid crew here,
from a wide draw as well. A drop in class, second-time turf, and second-time Joseph may all prove key for #12 ANNUALIZED (6-1), who was a closing 4th last time and will get some pace here. The move to Saez says it’s go-time with #8 FIFTY CENTS (9-2), and getting back to the turf says as much too, so expect him to be a real threat from close range, and he only has 3 ¼ lengths to make up on ‘Coma, after a very troubled trip too. I can’t imagine you’ll get 12-1 on #3 KOBE FIFTY TWO, since Zerpa is 6-for-13 with firsters and 5-for-10 with debut MCL’ers, not to mention 35% in turf sprints and 32% with Jaramillo up, but the price should be fair, and with the top-4 not world beaters, he needs to be used.

Pk4 A horses: 5,11,12,8,3

No one else remotely entices for the win, as they all look far below the top quintet.

Pk4 B horses: NONE

Potential B add ins: #9 Swingin On a Star (12-1)

The suggested tickets:

Main Ticket (play for $1): 4 with 3,1,2,6,7 with 1,4,3 with 5,11,12,8,3 = $75 (for $1)
Race 7 B Backup: 6 with 3,1,2,6,7 with 1,4,3 with 5,11,12,8,3 = $37.50
Race 8 B Backup: 4 with 5,9 with 1,4,3 with 5,11,12,8,3 = $15
Race 9 B Backup: 4 with 3,1,2,6,7 with 5,7 with 5,11,12,8,3 = $25
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Brian Nadeau's Daily Picks

Gulfstream Park - Race #1
Picks Notes
#1 Mr Tito's Wilkes charge didn't run an inch on debut at CD last June and hasn't been seen since, but that was a very key race, he now takes the biggest drop in racing, meets a crew there for the taking, returns with Lasix and as a first-time gelding, drew perfectly, and goes for a barn that is 20% off this extended break; look out.
First in Line Lightly raced runner goes for a Weaver barn having a banner year, and keeps Saez, who is a man among boys in these parts, so this one has a big shot, and plenty of upside too, though this wide draw won't help, and he doesn't have a lot of speed either, so at underlaid odds he's a bit tough to trust; still, plenty scary.
#2 Plan of Attack Price player finally gets a good draw after no-chance wide posts in his last two going 1m, and it's not like he ran poorly in either, so while he's not as appealing as the top pair, there's reason to think he puts his best foot forward here, which would put him in the mix and what figures to be overlaid odds; hardly impossible.
Race Summary There's plenty of reasons to think the 1 fires a big shot here, both because of some angles he brings, and the lack of some the rest have to offer, so give him a look in all the slots, and especially to kick off the early Pk5 as well, since he looks live, and figures to run a lot better than his debut, which means the rest of these who are predominantly stuck in neutral woould be in trouble.

Gulfstream Park - Race #4
Picks Notes
#2 Borrowed Angel MSW dropper chased a hot pace on debut then retreated at huge odds, and while the 92-1 is long gone, she'll still offer value, will only improve against a group like this, meets just one to fear, adds Lasix and blinkers as well, and gets a huge jock upgrade to Saez; upset special.
#3 I'm Prayingfofrthat Heavy favorite wins this for fun if she runs back to the sharp 2nd against slightly better two-back, and the close 9th in a two-turn rout against Florida-MSW foes last time can be excused, so being back with friends, and sprinting, says she'll be a real handful; looks tough to deny.
#6 Cultivation Price player hasn't had clear sailing in either of her last two, but the run two-back, she she settled early and was 2nd, beaten just a nose, puts her in the mix here, though after nine starts, with just one recent good showings, means she's tough to trust; tread very lightly here.
Race Summary The price will still be worth the risk-reward on the 2, and she has a world of upside as well, while havng to only scale one mountain in the 3, as opposed to several huge threats, so give her a look in all the slots, and especially the early Pk5/Pk4, since budget players will all be singling the chalk, which means a win by the pick would go a long way in knocking out a a lot of tickets.

Gulfstream Park - Race #6
Picks Notes
#3 East Coast Swing Turf/synthetic miss has yet to run on dirt, but sure is bred for it (Exchange Rate out of a Street Cry mare), has speed, two-turn foundation, and adds blinks too; thinking she's firing a big shot.
#2 Simple Story Lightly raced runner was all-out to beat 50k MCL'ers last time, with a modest figure too, so while she has plenty of upside, facing winners is never easy, and she'll be overbet too; second-best.
#6 Lady Fiorella Tricky read drops in class but it comes off a no-show last time, which is fine, except her prior two at that level were solid, so she may be off-form, yet will be bet like she's not; mixed signals.
Race Summary Being a fresh new face in a spot like this is never a bad thing nor is having speed over the GP main track, so give the 3 a look in all the slots at this 4-1 ML or better, as well as to kick off the late Pk4, since she might get overlooked here, even though she seems to be catching the right field, and could improve in a big way in her initial dirt try.
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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Tampa Bay Downs - Race #4
Picks Notes
#7 Etelka Will need to fire fresh off the December layoff, but the guess is that she'll be able to as she ran a big one first time out. Would be attractive at something like the 7/2 ML offering.
#6 Baci Has a right to be tough with these after a good runner-up effort last out. The form tends to be a bit spotty, though, so I wouldn't be too excited to take any kind of short number while counting on her to repeat every bit of that last one.
#9 Stoney's Monkey Think she's a bit of a reach on top, but he did move forward in that second start off the bench, and she's a gimmicks player if she has another step in the right direction in her.
Race Summary Etelka ran very well in her career debut in December, and the drop doesn't feel really panicky at this point in time. If she runs back to it, she's there.

Tampa Bay Downs - Race #6
Picks Notes
#10 Gran Old Parr Barn can get this one home at first asking, and he doesn't meet a particularly imposing cast in this first trip to post.
#1 Bee By the Sea Adds Lasix for this second start after actually earning a decent figure for the level at 73/1 in the debut. No clue if it was legit or if he's good enough, but at something like 8/1 he'd be in the mix.
#11 Uncle Kevin 5/2 ML favorite drops off the clunker last time out, and that makes him a tough call. If he can run to anything approaching that debut effort, the rest of these probably run for second, but I'd want a fair number to find out which guy shows up today.
Race Summary Gran Old Parr probably won't have to be a star to handle this group at first asking, but that also depends on what kind of effort Uncle Kevin brings to the table today. That guy is the wildcard off the dull run, but I fear he's overbet based on his realistic chances of winning this.

Tampa Bay Downs - Race #7
Picks Notes
#1 What a Hoot Showed some tactical pace last out before backing up when running two turns, and the cutback to this seven-furlong trip allow him to finish a bit better this time around.
#3 Will Runaway Moved forward nicely to score last out, but he'll face a bit better in this spot while probably taking his fair share of the action.
#11 Credit Cycle Has now put together a nice string of races while knocking on the door, and he draws well here to find a spot into the turn.
Race Summary What a Hoot cuts back with a little bit of positional pace that can keep her in touch at this seven-furlong run, and he might get a cozy trip from the inside.
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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)
PURCHASE
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 1 - Claiming - 4.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $7500 Class Rating: 59

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 24 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 10 YOUR ADORABLE 3/1

# 7 SOPRESCIOUS 4/1

# 8 SHE BE FIRE N ICE 6/1

YOUR ADORABLE has a competitive shot to take this race. With one of the most competitive riders in terms of profits at the window, don't count this filly out. Decent choice to take this race going in a dirt sprint. The handler wheels this horse back soon to race again. SOPRESCIOUS - Ran a strong last race. Has been close up at the finishing post most every time lately. SHE BE FIRE N ICE - Garcia will most likely be able to get this filly to break out early in this event. She has been running quite well and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the best in this group.
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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Remington Park
PURCHASE
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 440y on the Dirt. Purse: $9700 Class Rating: 64

QUARTER HORSE 440Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEARS OLD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 8 HACKSAW HERO 3/1

# 2 CR FUTURE 5/1

# 10 ONE HIDDEN FEATURE 10/1

I've got to go with HACKSAW HERO. Looks quite good against this field and should be one of the front-runners. Is tough not to examine based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been quite good - 69 avg - of late. The average Equibase class rating alone makes this one a solid contender. CR FUTURE - Overall the speed figures of this horse look respectable in this race. Has been racing in the most competitive company of the field recently. ONE HIDDEN FEATURE - I can't pass on this gelding given one of the strongest jockey and handler combos on the grounds. With a +10 ROI, this rider and conditioner duo has produced solid dividends lately for risk takers.
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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
PURCHASE

Bar

Tampa Bay Downs - Race #6 - Post: 2:55pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,500 Class Rating: 67

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 BEE BY THE SEA (ML=8/1)
#6 COMPOUND INTEREST (ML=8/1)
#10 GRAN OLD PARR (ML=3/1)

BEE BY THE SEA - It looks like Alencar had to learn about this gelding on Apr 1st when riding him for the initial time. Back on again today. Last time around the track was at Tampa Bay Downs in a race with a class figure of 72. Dropping drastically in class rating this time out puts him in a solid position in this event. When the real running starts, this gelding should be finishing best of all. The 56 most recent race speed figure looks strong on paper. I always like to see a thoroughbred getting Lasix for the first time. Ubide adds it on this one today. COMPOUND INTEREST - Look at this pattern of improvement. 24/42/51 are the last 3 Equibase speed figs. GRAN OLD PARR - Centeno and Barboza perform well when they join forces. It's hard to beat a +120 ROI for a jock and conditioner. Barboza adds Lasix to this one today. I'd look for a chance at a big improvement.

Vulnerable Contenders: #11 UNCLE KEVIN (ML=5/2), #9 LEBASI (ML=6/1), #7 UKNOWTHEDRILL (ML=8/1),

UNCLE KEVIN - Tough for anyone who saw this mount in his last event to invest in him this time. LEBASI - I find it hard to bet on any mount in a short distance event if he hasn't hit the board in a sprint in the last 60 days. Mediocre rating last out at Mountaineer Park at 6 furlongs. Don't believe this horse will improve too much in today's race. UKNOWTHEDRILL - Don't think that this gelding has value at 8/1 in today's event.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#1 BEE BY THE SEA is the play if we get odds of 7/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,6,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,6,10] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Skip
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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
PURCHASE

Bar

Gulfstream Park - Race #3 - Post: 2:07pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $25,000 Class Rating: 72

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 PANAREA (ML=2/1)

PANAREA - Looking at the pps on all of these horses, this is the only one to stalk. Worth a long hard look at this one. Faced tougher last out at Gulfstream Park. Based on Equibase class ratings, this is a weaker bunch, so I will put this horse on my list of probable winners in this race. I like the fact that this filly's last speed rating, 69, is tops in this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 KOZY DREAMS (ML=5/2), #5 GRAN MICHELLE (ML=7/2), #6 PERFECTCOMBINATION (ML=6/1),

KOZY DREAMS - Has been beaten as the favorite twice in a row. A repeat is probably in store. GRAN MICHELLE - Not a perfect 'placement' in this event. PERFECTCOMBINATION - A bit of a less than stellar try when this filly finished sixth. This filly hasn't had any recent good results in short distance races. Not easy to wager on her in this affair.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #3 PANAREA on the win end if we get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
Skip
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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Oaklawn Park
PURCHASE

04/24/20, OP, Race 1, 1.05 CT
04/24/20,OP,1,6F [Dirt] 1:07:04 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $17,200. FOR ARKANSAS BRED (WHICH QUALIFY UNDER RULES GOVERNING ARKANSAS-BREDS) MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. Three Year Olds, 118 lbs.; Older, 124 lbs. Claiming Price $16,000.
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Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the WPC and ROI to be valid.
Rating P# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer Flags WPC ROI *
100.00 11 Sing a Song Too 8-1 De La Cruz W Martin William N. WL 57.14 2.14/$1
099.90 10 Do Me a Favor 3-1 Santana. Jr. R Asmussen Steven M. J 35.71 1.33/$1
099.81 5 Miss Casey Beth 5/2 Harr K Dixon Tim S 46.51 1.70/$1
099.60 1 Dat Girl 6-1 Birzer A Hornsby Tammy E 57.14 2.14/$1
098.17 14 Wish for Candy 5-1 Felix J E Roberts Stanley W. 57.14 2.14/$1
097.29 6 Arkansas Invasion 8-1 Richard R Williams Steve F. C 50.00 1.97/$1
097.26 8 Couverture 10-1 Vazquez R A Moquett Ron T 35.71 1.33/$1
097.16 12 Aunt Sunshine 10-1 Talamo J Deville Carl J. 35.71 1.33/$1
096.28 4 Laura N Lukas 12-1 Lara E Litfin Nevada F 35.71 1.33/$1
092.88 9 Cloudywithachance 20-1 Roman K Martin Timothy E. 40.38 1.56/$1
092.66 13 Danzig Star 15-1 Elliott S McBride Burl D. 46.51 1.70/$1
092.03 3 Esther 20-1 Canchari A L Cline Robert N. 50.00 1.97/$1
091.23 2 Princess Simone 30-1 Roberts C Cates Al 57.14 2.14/$1
090.35 7 Hamazing Marnie 30-1 Bailey C Vance Thomas D. 42.86 1.90/$1
* Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 27.87, ROI 0.86/$1
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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Tampa Bay Downs
PURCHASE

04/24/20, TAM, Race 8, 3.58 ET
04/24/20,TAM,8,5 1/2F [Dirt] 1:02:04 CLAIMING. Purse $10,000. FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. Three Year Olds, 118 lbs.; Older, 124 lbs. Non-winners Of A Race Since March 24 Allowed 2 lbs. Claiming Price $8,000 (Races Where Entered For $6,250 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances).
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Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the WPC and ROI to be valid.
Rating P# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer Flags WPC ROI *
100.00 5 Fort King 9/2 Camacho S Baxter Georgina JTS 43.28 1.18/$1
097.77 3 Highwaytwentyseven 5-1 Garcia W A Delgado Jose H. 36.36 1.13/$1
097.21 4 Bueno Bueno Bueno 2-1 Allen. Jr. R D Wilkes Ian R. FEC 36.36 1.13/$1
097.09 12 Yei Yei 6-1 Santos A Bennett Dale 50.00 1.91/$1
095.80 2 Albert's Barn 12-1 Martinez W Blair Jordan 36.36 1.13/$1
095.37 8 Jumped Bail 12-1 Suarez A Hamm Timothy E. 36.36 1.13/$1
094.35 1 Logsdon 6-1 Spieth S Slivka Sandra L. W 43.14 1.49/$1
094.25 10 Grammi Dance 30-1 Alencar W Ferraro M. Anthony L 36.36 1.13/$1
093.14 7 Transfer Pricing 30-1 Coa K J Belhumeur Julie 34.25 1.24/$1
092.95 6 Flying Bankroll 15-1 Garcia J A Arboritanza Joseph 34.25 1.24/$1
091.63 11 Temple Mount 15-1 Mejia T B Johnson Gary L. 50.00 1.91/$1
090.35 9 Archivero 30-1 Urdaneta J J Ochoa Gerard 34.25 1.24/$1
* Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 34.21, ROI 0.97/$1
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Paul Leiner

Horse Picks 4/24

Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:09 am
Laska came in second and we hit a $17 exacta in the 8th yesterday at Gulfstream. Today we are looking at Oaklawn and I have three races for you. Goodluck and stay safe.

Oaklawn Race 2
#1 Sturdy One $10 win/place/show
$2 exacta box 1-7-5

Oaklawn Race 5
#4 River Finn $10 win/place/show
$2 exacta box 4-2-1

Oaklawn Race 7
#2 Big Cheddar $10 win/place/show
$2 exacta box 2-8-10
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Los Alamitos

FIRST RACE

#10 YOUR ADORABLE two wins from her last three starts overmatched in last finishing last of six, drops to bottom level claimers for high percent conditioner Leonard Powell drawing the outside post, winning jockey Ramon Guce sticks. #6 CAT’S DESSERT claimed and drops making first start for new connections, trainer Sergio Morfin and jockey Francisco Orduna- Rojas. #1 IN IT FOR LIFE back on fast track tonight after finishing third of six for the Uranga/Payeras team. Longshot - #8 YOUR ADORABLE

SECOND RACE

#1 SHARON’S FURY one win from fifteen career starts ships down from Golden Gate making first start under the lights of Los Alamitos, seldom misses a check and draws the rail tonight. #6 VERMEER wide trip throughout finishing third in better then looked effort5, reunited with jockey Vinnie Bednar for the Keith Craigmyle barn. #4 ZINZAN claimed and wheeled back facing similar making first start for trainer Steve Miyadi and jockey Francisco-Orduna Rojas. Longshot - #1 SHARON’S FURY

THIRD RACE

#3 TINSEL TOWN QUEEN filly will improve tonight after racing under the lights for the first time, speed to be close to the engine and with top effort can prove a mild surprise. #1 NAUGHTY SOPHIE quick mare in the Victor Trujillo barn draws the rail and won over the LA surface during the LRC thoroughbred meet in 2018, rail draw a plus. #5 TIME FOR EBBY claimed back for $20,000 by trainer Steve Knapp and will be protected tonight testing a contentious field at 870-yards, Vinnie Bednar rides. Longshot - #6 PRINCESS ASHLYN

FOURTH RACE

#1 TROMADOR broke poorly racing in traffic losing momentum early, recovered to finish second beat a head and galloped out best, draws the rail and jockey Ramon Guce retains the call for trainer Ryan Hanson at the distance of 1000-yards. #8 SCOUTED broke poorly losing all chance facing tougher Santa Anita field making his first 2020 start, should take to this new 1000-yard distance for trainer Craig Dollase and jockey Erick Garcia. #5 SWAMP’N AIN’T EZ speed to be on or near the lead throughout might have been best in his last start when finishing third after taking up sharply on the far turn. Longshot - #2 PROMISE NOTHING

FIFTH RACE

#6 IT’S A RIDDLE second four of her last six starts and has been favored in five of her last seven starts, will be testing Los Alamitos and the lights for the first time, tough combination of trainer Bob Hess and jockey Ramon Guce. #2 LUCKY DAUGHTER speed in her two career starts one over the local surface during the 2019 LRC meet and the most recent over a good Santa Anita track in March of this year. #5 LA SABALERA well backed in her first LA start at this 870-yard distance finishing second of six for high percent team of trainer Javier Sierra and jockey Efrain Hernandez. Longshot - #1 STOPPED RAINING

SIXTH RACE

#7 SPECTACULAR STORM hard hitting mare in the Jerry Wallace barn making third start off the claim for barn with six wins from seven starts this year at this year, winning jockey Ramon Guce sticks. #4 BACK BEAUTY eight-year old in the barn of Salvador Naranjo has been second in her last three starts at this 870-yard distance was unlucky to lose in her last start racing wide throughout beat a nose in the final strides. #1 A FILLY CAN DREAM claimed and makes first start for trainer Jeff Metz and new connections at her purchase price, rail draw and speed to be factor on the engine from flag to wire. Longshot - #3 WINSINFASHION

SEVENTH RACE

#6 DIVA ON FIRE two-year old filly by Walk Thru Fire has improved in her morning drills and the 12.4 drill Apr 4 was seventh best of forty-eight for the morning, trainer Mike Robbins clicking at a fifty-four percent win clip this year, and will use the Flipping Halter for fillies debut. #3 CHIKA BLAZIN youngs filly also by Walk Thru Fire recorded a 12.3 drill Mar 31 which was best of thirty-seven, veteran conditioner Jaime Gomez has her primed for career debut. #5 VALANTINI trainer Chris O’Dell fresh off a big year and loaded with talented young runners, high percent success with jockey Eduardo Nicasio. Longshot - #2 JESS A LITTLE RIDDLE

EIGHTH RACE

#8 IMA FIVE BAR CARTEL four wins from fourteen career starts and seldom misses a check, claimed and double jumps making first start for trainer Valentin Zamudio and jockey Ruben Lozano, adding the Flipping Halter for new connections. #3 L BAR D GENUINE RED well traveled runner in the Hector Magallanes barn is knocking on the door making fourth Los Alamitos start seeking first career win over the quick LA surface. #6 OLIVERSSWEETPRINCESS upset the top pick Feb 29 of this year and double jumps in class making first start for trainer Dennis Givens and jockey Armando Cervantes. Longshot - #5 TAZS TINY PEBBLE

NINTH RACE

#3 DOCTOR GENE took time to gain his best stride finishing second as the public choice for trainer Scott Willoughby and will be reunited with barns regular rider Vinnie Bednar tonight. #4 VICTORIO JESS JQM broke maiden for trainer Paul Jones and jockey Jesus Ayala in his sixth career start, second since arriving from New Mexico and will add the Flipping Halter tonight facing winners for the first time. #6 ARTS OBSESSION eliminated at the start in his last start gets chance to make amends tonight. Longshot - #7 LOOK OF LOVE MV
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