February 10, 2024
Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita
RACE 1
3-MADIHA
Degree of confidence: C+
• First or second in 7 of 11 outings over the Santa Anita lawn.
• Stretching out after a series of sprints; has won at a mile.
• Likely to inherit and ideal stalking trip and have every chance.
Others to consider: 4-Cornelia Fort; 6-Myfavoritedaughter; 8-Irish Patsy.
RACE 2
3-BIG CITY LIGHTS
Degree of confidence: B+
• Strong figs; earned a career top in recent allowance sprint score.
• Three wins and one second in four starts over the local dirt strip.
• Plenty of early zip but can stalk and pounce if race shape demands.
Others to consider: 5-Hopkins.
RACE 3
4-EL REY DORADO
Degree of confidence: B
• Unproven at this mile trip but is bred to handle two turns.
• Sprint figs are fast; likely to employ gate-to-wire tactics.
• Sharp recent half mile breeze (:46.3h) has him on edge.
Others to consider: 7-Speed Grazy.
RACE 4
6-JANE KENDEIGH
Degree of confidence: B
• Tough beat in debut after hitting the front close home.
• Retains F. Prat, seems sure to improve with experience.
• Gets an extra half furlong, will benefit from patient ride.
Others to consider: 1-Runamileinmyshoes.
RACE 5
4-KOPION
Degree of confidence: B+
• Shows the classic two-sprints-and-a-stretch out pattern.
• Both wins were by daylight; was not asked in the final stages.
• Not as quick as main rival Kinza, should inherit a stalking trip.
Others to consider: 3-Kinza.
RACE 6
8-EXULTATION
Degree of confidence: C+
• Thoroughly genuine and consistent and loves the local lawn.
• Class drop to the $32,000 level raises a red flag; is he for sale?
• Regular jockey Juan Hernandez bails; opts for Ge Me the Lute.
Others to consider: 7-Give Me the Lute.
RACE 7
7-BAG’S GOLD
Degree of confidence: B-
• Solid runner-up facing similar state-bred rivals last month.
• Frankie stays aboard; cold barn is overdue for some winners.
• Shorter trip; race shape projects him as a strong pace factor.
Others to consider: 8-Minister Shane; 9-Enjoy It Strait.
RACE 8
5-PLANETARIO (BRZ)
Degree of confidence: B
• Returned to winning form with game Turf Cup score at Del Mar.
• Bullet six furlong drill last month indicates he is spot on right back.
• Probably prefers a marathon trip but has won at this distance.
Others to consider: 3-Balladeer; 1-Missed the Cut.
RACE 9
2-GRAND TIGER
Degree of confidence: B-
• Graduated over bottom rung maiden claimers in his last race.
• Realistically spotted in this nw-2 ($16,000) abbreviated sprint.
• Fits nicely on speed figures and can repeat with his best effort.
Others to consider: 10-Mister Beams; 4-Gold Drama.
RACE 10
6-STAY AND SCAM
Degree of confidence: B
• Sharp third (beaten a head) over this course and distance.
• Fast on speed figures and employs an ideal stalking style.
• First or second in five of eight starts; work tab is healthy.
Others to consider: 1-Ag Bullet; 4-Thumps Dream; 2-Kitty Kitana.
