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.