Santa Anita in March

Once again we start an exciting horse racing weekend on this theatrical Thursday.  Today we look at a claiming race at beautiful Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 5 {1 mile~Turf~fillies/mares~4 year old Up~Claiming}
There is no standout in this race and it seems to have parity.  In the field of eleven there are a couple speedy types, a couple of trackers, and the rest all closing types.  This will be a very good wagering race.

Selections
#9 Beautiful American (Gomez / Hollendorfer).  Second highest last out speed number in a longer route race, two robust workouts, and a two race progression puts this gal at the top.  She can be expected to control the pace and is well rested with a short layoff.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Hameildaeme [GB] (Valenzuela / Lloyd).  Third highest last out speed number and two fabulous workouts will keep this gal in the race.  Expect her to be closing fast as she too is nicely rested.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Rule the Storm (Espinoza / Diodoro).  The highest (tie) last out speed number, the highest speed number at the distance which includes four wins, and three race progression.  A speedy type that will be in it until the end.  No posted works is a little bit of a concern.
$2 SHOW.

Other wagering Interests.
#5 Patsy's Lil Baby (M. Garcia / Showalter) looks likely to be in the mix also with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid work.  
#8 Rollerskates (Bejarano / Mullins) looks ready to run a good one with the best workout tab of the group that includes three peaking works. She is also coming off a longer route which helps.

10 CENT Superfecta play.
#9 Beautiful American / #10 Hameildaeme [GB] / #7 Rule the Storm / #5 Patsy's Lil Baby, #8 Rollerskates.
 


















Sunday January 16th, 2011 Results
Oaklawn R5.  Our first pick, Macjoey, finished 2nd for show money of $3.00.  Our second pick, Delong Road, won (1st) for show money of $4.20.  No 10 CENT Superfecta offered in this race.
Bankroll bumped up to $18.55.