Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Monday, March 4, 2024
RACE 1
4-MARINAS TINA
Degree of confidence: B
• Makes the all-important drop from maiden to maiden claiming.
• Away for 11 months, steady work tab for return at Los Alamitos.
• High percentage barn has strong stats with the comebacker angle.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 2
3-DREAM PRINCESS
Degree of confidence: C
• Originally claimed for $100,00 by Sadler; huge drop off a layoff.
• Shows a prior win over this track and distance way back in 2022.
• Recent work pattern is spotty by J. Hernandez knows her well.
Others to consider: 5-Flatterwithjewels.
RACE 3
1-ONE TIME MARK
Degree of confidence: B
• Away since November of 2022 but returns protected by Glatt.
• Barn has sensational record (29%) with runners off a layoff.
• Good inside draw, very likely to employ gate-to-wire tactics.
Others to consider: 5-Captain Choochies.
RACE 4
4-PRINCE PRANCEALOT
Degree of confidence: B-
• Led the way into the stretch but weakened late in grass sprint.
• Back on dirt and was beaten a neck facing similar two races back.
• Retains top speed rider E. Maldonado; appears the one to catch.
Others to consider: 3-Refocus.
RACE 5
3-AVOIR
Degree of confidence: C+
• Shows decent form over the local lawn; first time in for a tag.
• Retains top rider Juan Hernandez; has edge in speed figures.
• However, may not be one to trust; is a twice beaten favorite.
Others to consider: 9-Ms McWhinney; 6-Smooth as Butter.
RACE 6
1-DE JORIA
Degree of confidence: B-
• Re-equipped with blinkers, returns to dirt, lands the good rail.
• Will settle in the second flight and enjoy a ground saving trip.
• Has several figures that can win but is winless for a long time.
Others to consider: 3-Yvett’s Surprise.
RACE 7
3-MS. BRIGHTSIDE (Ire)
Degree of confidence: B
• First two local starts were two-turning, shortens to a sprint today.
• Sharp winner in debut going short in Ireland; gets ideal conditions.
• Likely will receive patient tactics and then be cut loose in the lane.
Others to consider: 1-Invincible Molly (GB).
RACE 8
4-COWBOY MIKE
Degree of confidence: B
• Logical class drop into a $32,000 claimer; appears well-spotted.
• Most effective when sent early to gain a favorable pressing position.
• Freshened for almost three months; shows a healthy recent tab.
Others to consider: 3-Giovinazzo.
RACE 9
1-WHEN HEROES FLY
Degree of confidence: C+
• Respectable third in a similar maiden claiming turf miler last start.
• Lands the rail, projects to be in the fray with a good break from gate.
• Making just his third career start, so there is room for improvement.
Others to consider: 6-Potential Spam; 8-Gold Foot.
