Santa Anita after Christmas

Merry Christmas to all.

To start our horse racing weekend on the day after Christmas.  We take a look at a wonderful grade one sprint. Thursday, at beautiful Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 8 {Malibu~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old~Stakes}
A tough bunch of twelve will sprint from the gate in this annual affair.  There is so much speed in this one, it should be a sizzling pace.  It is probable that a horse that can rate or even one coming from off the pace, might have a slight advantage.  It should be a doosey of a race.

#4 Flashback (Rosario / Baffert) looks ready to flourish among this field with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three robust workouts.  He has the tactical speed to stay close to the leaders and punch it into the stretch.  This guy is proficient at the distance and loves the Santa Anita track.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Central Banker (Talamo / Stall) could benefit from a heated pace with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts.  Expect him to track the pace closely and push the button coming into the stretch. He was last seen a Fair Grounds and relishes the dirt.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Zeewat (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) is another that could benefit from a hot pace sharing the third highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in three significant workouts.  Much like most in here, is capable of finding the winners circle.

#11 Distinctiv Passion (Maldonado / Bonde) is one of a half dozen speedsters in this race.  He holds the highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and four sensational peaking bullet workouts.  He appears primed and ready to run off with this one.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Flashback  /  #7 Central Banker  /  #5 Zeewat  /  #11 Distinctiv Passion.



Last Superfecta Sunday (12/22) Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R10.  King Glorious Stakes.  We abandoned the 10 CENT Superfecta Box play due to the scratch of our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Mass Transit.
Superfecta went 8-11-2-10.
Bankroll remains the same $62.83.

Superfecta Sunday at Hollywood Park

Farewell Hollywood Park....
Jack Warner's dream only lasted 75 great years.  Today we take a look at the second to final race at the legendary track.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 10 {King Glorious Stakes~7 furlongs~2 year old~CA~Stakes}
An intriguing group of eleven youngsters will take to the cushion track in this stakes feature.  There is plenty of speed to keep this one going quickly.  The speed numbers for all of these young ones over the synthetic are very close.  All appear to be improving as they race more.  It should be an incredible challenge to put together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#9 Aotearoa (Nakatani / Powell) is the morning line favorite and should get the job done.  With the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb peaking workouts, he should track a fluid pace and close well.

#11 Life Is a Joy (Maldonado / Hollendorfer) is coming off a route with the third highest last out speed number, is working a five race progression, and has put in three robust workouts.  This guy has the tactical speed to take advantage as the pace develops.

#4 Mass Transit (Talamo / Miller) appears to be primed and ready to kick it up a notch.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four savvy, peaking workouts.  This guy has already garnered a win over the Hollywood cushion track.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Pray Hard (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) could be the speed of the bunch whinnying "catch me if you can".  He holds the third highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and two hearty, peaking workouts.  This lad loves synthetic as well as the track.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Aotearoa  +  #11 Life Is a Joy  +  #4 Mass Transit  +  #2 Pray Hard.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R9.  Dania Beach--G3.  Our first pick, Here's Johnny, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Bon Accord, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Pleuven [FR], finished 3rd for show money of $2.20.
Superfecta went 7-4-2-5.
Bankroll gets ripped, falling to $62.83.