Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, April 5, 2024
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RACE 1
6-WELL FUNDED
Degree of confidence: B+
• Improving with experience and appears ready to graduate.
• Third in a similar spot after leading the way until close home.
• Significant jockey switch to the stable go-to rider, Hernandez.
Others to consider: 4-Irish Rose; 7-Bolt’s Broad.
RACE 2
2-SOUL OF MIDNIGHT
Degree of confidence: B
• Returns to his claim level after a decent third facing tougher.
• In the money in five of seven starts over the local main track.
• Prefers the lead but can stalk and pounce if race flow dictates.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 3
1-DR. SOULFIRE
Degree of confidence: B
• First time in a claimer and appears to have found a proper spot.
• Solid on speed figures and is reunited with winning rider Rispoli.
• Lacks tactical speed and will benefit from this extended sprint trip.
Others to consider: 6-Eddie’s Last; 9-Handsome Ticket; 3-Belmont Bill.
RACE 4
3-FEEL THE MAGIC
Degree of confidence: A-
• Outrun early but took hold into the lane and finished with good energy.
• Exits a very fast, highly rated race; returns in a softer optional claimer.
• Good Magic colt has an ideal style for this extended seven furlong trip.
Others to consider: 8-Chasing Rain.
RACE 5
2-SILVER SURFER
Degree of confidence: B
• Sharp drop in class into a modest restricted claimer; properly spotted.
• Shows the popular route-to-sprint angle and is a solid fit on numbers.
• Lightly raced gelding projects to enjoy a comfortable second flight trip.
Others to consider: 1-Johnny Drama; 4-Seismic Spirit.
RACE 6
4-ELIGIO
Degree of confidence: C
• Distant second to a next out winner facing tougher last time out.
• Easy chance after the main competition in the field scratched.
• Projects to be on or near the lead in a field without much speed.
Others to consider: 9-Uplift.
RACE 7
7-FLAVIUS
Degree of confidence: B
• Game recent winner over this course and distance at this same level.
• Retains leading rider Juan Hernandez; should be capable of repeating.
• Solid on numbers and projects to enjoy his preferred second flight trip.
Others to consider: 8-Comradery.
RACE 8
6-NAUVOO
Degree of confidence: B
• Disliked the drying out, deep track in his last start and was below his best.
• Prefers the dirt strip dry and glib; hopefully, the thunderstorms stay away.
• Remains protected in a sign of confidence; very fast on figures off best race.
Others to consider: 5-Andy Can U Hear Me; 8-Speed Grazy; 2-Spiritual Advisor.
RACE 9
3-MO’S VINO MESA
Degree of confidence: B+
• Troubled third at Woodbine in December; local works should have her fit.
• Adds blinkers, switches to grass, edge on numbers; seems the solid choice.
• Pace scenario looks soft; projects to be on or near the lead throughout.
Others to consider: 4-So Far So Good; 5-Ketonia.
