Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, March 29, 2024
RACE 1
4-GRAZED MY HEART
Degree of confidence: B
• Genuine, consistent, and has winning form over the local lawn.
• Closed with courage but ran out of room in recent turf sprint.
• Stretches out again to her preferred trip; should get up in time.
Others to consider: 2-Control Function; 5-Mahina.
RACE 2
1-UR IN TROUBLE
Degree of confidence: A-
• Wheeled back in six days after finishing far back facing tougher foes.
• Projects to be the controlling speed from the rail in elongated sprint.
• Fastest on figs based on her strong runner-up effort two runs back.
Others to consider: 5-Sugar Fish.
RACE 3
2-DISCO BALL
Degree of confidence: C+
• Tough to count on (two wins, 13 placings) but recent figs are strong.
• Winless in eight starts over local dirt but has hit the board seven times.
• Good tactical speed; projects to enjoy a comfortable stalking journey.
Others to consider: 4-Top Gun Tommy
RACE 4
3-THE WILD GRAZER
Degree of confidence: A-
• Graded stakes placed last year; returns with series of solid workouts.
• Shows excellent form in two starts over this tricky Hillside Turf Course.
• Projects to enjoy her preferred stalking trip, can tag the leaders late.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 5
5-EIGHT CLAP
Degree of confidence: B+
• Wired a maiden claiming field with ease; realistically spotted for repeat.
• Pace scenario looks comfortable, drawn inside but just won from the rail.
• Edge on figures; Berrios opts for him over stable mate Lettheliquortalk.
Others to consider: 6-Autism Puzzle.
RACE 6
2-CITADINO
Degree of confidence: B+
• Significant barn switch, nice recent sprint tightener off a layoff.
• Style suggests he should handle two turns; numbers are rising.
• Question mark on grass but the switch to H. Berrios is a positive.
Others to consider: 4-When Heroes Fly; 9-Promissio.
RACE 7
3-STAY IN LINE
Degree of confidence: B-
• Stretches out again and likely will employ pace stalking tactics.
• Excellent recent workout (:59 flat) should have her right on edge.
• Career top speed figure was earned over the local main track.
Others to consider: 4-Sand to Sea.
RACE 8
5-UNCLE TRULY
Degree of confidence: B+
• Raced wide throughout when fourth in a similar spot over local lawn.
• Better draw today; should improve enough to pose a serious threat.
• Uncle Mo colt is lightly raced with plenty of improvement possible.
Others to consider: 2-Bandwagon; 8-Moonlit Sonata; 6-El Rey Rey.
