Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, January 19, 2024
RACE 1
1-ELLIE MOORE
Degree of confidence: B-
• First time in a maiden claimer and lands the favorable rail.
• Jockey-trainer live combo, will enjoy a pace pressing trip.
• Has speed figures that are good enough to win at this level.
Others to consider: 3-Pink Whitney; 6-Spirit Rules.
RACE 2
3-IT’S MY HOUSE
Degree of confidence: B+
• Stretches out again, most effective as the controlling speed.
• Two time winner at this trip, three time winner at Santa Anita.
• Switches to Flavian Prat, fast on figures, will have no excuses.
Others to consider: 4-Arham.
RACE 3
4-CITY OF ANGELS
Degree of confidence: B
• Shows the route-to-sprint angle; seven furlong trip should be ideal.
• Lightly raced gelding earned a career top speed figure in last start.
• Trainer-jockey combo 31% this meeting; projects to be a short price.
Others to consider: 1-Sand to Sea.
RACE 4
2-ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Degree of confidence: B
• Returns to her winning level, projects to enjoy a second flight trip.
• Reunited with win rider A. Fresau; freshened and working smoothly.
• Clever winner over this course and distance during the fall season.
Others to consider: 4-Phenom.
RACE 5
2-ELTONSINGSANOTHER
Degree of confidence: B
• Love the blinkers off angle for the first time, overdue for a win.
• Burned money as the chalk in last pair, will get one more chance.
• Solid on speed figures, favorable pace scenario, no excuses today.
Others to consider: 1-Warren’s Paradise.
RACE 6
6-TEEN DRAMA
Degree of confidence: C+
• Drops a notch below her claim level while seeking a winning spot.
• Picks up Flavian Prat; probably most effective when held up early.
• Consistent recent speed figures that fit nicely; can tag the leaders.
Others to consider: 3-Gypsy Lynn; 4-Gritty Girl.
RACE 7
2-HOPKINS
Degree of confidence: B-
• Excellent fourth (beaten one length) in Golden Shaheen Stakes last year.
• Loves the local track; won the 2023 Palos Verdes Stakes at this distance.
• The main concern is that he has a history of being a tad rusty off layoffs.
Others to consider: 5-Ginobili.
RACE 8
1-NEON LIGHTS (IRE)
Degree of confidence: B
• First time for a tag; good inside draw, retains top turf rider Rispoli.
• Dangerous on the front end but can stalk and pounce if required.
• Exits a powerful race, was never a threat but earned a strong figure.
Others to consider: 3-To Speight Her.
