Stakes Saturday for the California Girls

 We usher in a long Holiday weekend of racing by looking in on a terrific Stakes Race at the Great Race Place in Southern California.

Santa Anita Race 6 {Fran's Valentine Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~CA Bred}

A great group of ten ladies will hit the grass in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a number of speedsters and forwardly placed types to keep the pace rolling at a strong level. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. Only one entrant has yet to run over the Santa Anita course. All have competed at the distance. It should be a fine race on a very good card.

#6 Tam's Little Angel (F. Alvarado / Specht) comes down from Golden Gate Fields with the highest speed number and two strong workouts. She specializes at this ditance. Look for her to track the pace closely and fire away in the stretch. A daughter of Tamarando, she is 95% in the money from twenty starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Sneaker (Frey / Papaprodromou) is 100% in the money over the Turf, distance, and course. She is seeking her third win in a row. This gal comes in on a three-race speed fig progression and two solid peaking workouts. Look for her to be part of the pace scenario. A daughter of Oscar Performance, ehs is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Stay and Scam (M. Gutierrez / O'Neill) has the tactical speed to stay on pace. She loves the Turf, distance, and course. Two fine workouts add to her cause. She faced a more competitive field last out in a graded stakes race. A daughter of Square Eddie, she is 83% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Carmen Miranda (JJ Hernandez / J. Sadler) is another that excels over the Turf, distance, and course. Four endurance producing and peaking workouts reveal she is well prepped for this race. She should be part of the pace. A daughter of Stanford, she is 66% in the money from eighteen starts.

#8 Madiha (Aguilar / Dollase) holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and two hearty workouts.She should track the pace closely. She enjoys the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Shaman Ghost, she is 55% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

#3 Abhita (Herrera / A Garcia) holds the highest speed number at the distance. She is another that relishes the Turf, distance, and course. This gal will close strongly into a solid pace. A daughter of Clubhouse Ride, she is 61% in the money from thirteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Tam's Little Angel  //  #4 Sneaker, #11 Stay and Scam,  #1 Carmen Miranda,  #8 Madiha,  #3 Abhita.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4,  #11,  #1,  #8,  #3  //  #6 Tam's Little Angel.

Best of luck with all your Holiday weekend wagers!!

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