Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, January 26, 2024
RACE 1
6-LAMPORGHINI
Degree of confidence: B
• Tough beat when second facing similar over course and distance.
• First time Lasix, rising speed figure, likely to inherit a pressing trip.
• Five easy breezes since raced to have her sharp, fit, and ready.
Others to consider: 2-Lady Monclaire.
RACE 2
1-MR. DREAMCYCLE
Degree of confidence: B
• Plummets to the $25,000 level, looks to have found his friends.,
• Lands the rail, quick enough to use his post to good advantage.
• Career top speed figure when second facing tougher last month.
Others to consider: 2-Handsome Harry.
RACE 3
5-ELEVADO
Degree of confidence: B-
• Raise in class to restricted $20,000 by new barn following a claim.,
• Facing less early heat today and should draft into a stalking spot.
• Solid recent form with consistent figures, should fire a big shot.
Others to consider: 8-Tangledupingrey.
RACE 4
2-MORE TRY
Degree of confidence: B-
• Intriguing stretch out play after a series of solid grass sprints.
• Switches to speed rider Edwin Maldonado, theft on agenda?
• Family suggests he will get a mile, best chance is the first time.
Others to consider: 3-Ghostly Act.
RACE 5
4-DUTY FIRST
Degree of confidence: B
• Up a level following a $16,000 Knapp claim, fast recent figures.
• Took early heat and then lengthened with authority in last heat.
• Projected pace flow appears moderate; capable of repeating.
Others to consider: 2-Princip.
RACE 6
8-BOOK SMART
Degree of confidence: B
• Set blazing pace down the Hill, was worn down late, sharp effort.
• Tries the flat course today and should stick better in this league.
• Switches to go-to stable rider (Desormeaux), catch him and win.
Others to consider: 1-Gregorian Chant (GB).
RACE 7
4-GHOST OF MIDNIGHT
Degree of confidence: B+
• Four wins in five starts, lone defeat was to a rocket ship (Hejazi).
• Earned career top figure in recent win over this track and distance.
• Not quick but produces a good kick, pace flow compliments his style.
Others to consider: 2-Departure; 1-Direct Line.
RACE 8
1-ON THE WHIM
Degree of confidence: B
• Clever debut grass win, far back on dirt, returns to his preferred surface.
• Has the classic two-sprints-and-a-stretch out angle, bred to run long.
• Favorable rail draw ensures a ground-saving trip, facing a modest field.
Others to consider: 10-Red Cross Knight; 11-Moogie Son.
