Santa Anita - Sat 2/24

[Rootdog1]

Early pk4 looks very good, while the late pk4 looks like a mess...

1) Great race to start the day. #1 Red State Rules comes west from the Bluegrass state and lands in Puype's hands. Like her prior turf races and has been training well for her SoCal debut, and 12-1 to boot. #2 Sketch has improved each start back, and now the important 4th off the layoff. Her 1mile race two back was nice and the 1.25 was too far last time. This one is sitting on a big race, and again 12-1. #4 Thunder Goddess was hyped over the summer and comes back from a 6 month vaca, but her prior races were slow and while I am guessing she has ability I am going to let her beat me. #5 Badoutoo is the "other" Drysdale that is coming in off a maiden win. She will need pace to run at, and I think she will get it. 7-2 is not attractive but I will use our of fear rather then respect. #7 Branca Como Neve is the ML fav and looked very tough routing for the first time last out, and now Gomez hopes on board. Prob the winner. Adding #3 Lemon Flower as well in pk3's as he could be tough if he is capable of carrying his speed. Using 1,2,5,7,3 and keying 1,2 in pk3's

2) This race is tougher then I thought at first glance, X-factor is the pace scenario. #5 Luis's Especial could be lone speed, unless #3 Band of Thunder, Point Given firster, can gun it early, and based on the works in Jan it appears he does. I like the sneaky slow down of works prior to the race, this one could be live for the no name connections. Idaho Joe is the most probably winner, and probably have to use Island in the Sky with the drop down and addition of blinkers, that last work on Feb 17th says go time. Using 2,4,5 in pk 4 and subing in the 3 in pk3.

3) #2 Capt Sparrow BLEW UP his debut in a 40k claiming race first time out, breaking a bit slow, relaxing 5 back, and went 4 wide on the turn to win by 6 lengths. Cnak picks up the mount and looks to roll again BUT going from 6f to 8f in the second lifetime start is not easy and gives up alot of experience. Probably my Showvivor pick. #1 Bound to get even is the only one that might be able to upset based on having two route races in his belt and the last one wasnt too bad and Espinoza geared him down at the wire. Using #2 as the key, but will add #1 to pk3's.

4) Nasty MC$32k. #1 Wailea Girl has been close, but dont trust to single. #4 Legs Thatdontquit is the default backup horse based on sneaky connections (brother was first trainer, now in David Hofmans hands) but I just dont see it, nothing tells me this one is talented and ready. I liked the #7 Summer of Jade last Thursday (I think) when she was 20-1 ML and drew the rail, they scratched for this spot and she is now 5-1 ML. I think there is talent there, using. #8 Christiana's Heat is going to improve, but by how much? This one is half and a full to 2 stakes winner sprinters, and this is a weak field. Using 1, 7,8

1)1,2,5,7
2)2,4,5
3)2
4)1,7,8

1)1,2,3,5,7
2)2,3,4,5
3)1,2

1)1,2
2)2,3,4,5
3)2

1) ALL
2) 4
3) 2

2)2,3,4,5
3)2
4)1,7,8

3)2
4)1,7,8 (magna race)
5)1,3,4,8 (magna race)

[swedejxn]

I think most of the day is scary but here are some spot plays

2nd Joe or Luis most likely
4th Victory'sLady Christiana'sHeat
5th Fete Worchester
6th Stormin Eli Carribean's Herd
7th Selvatica
9th Quietly Go Valient Again
10th Tenacious Star Go All In and Lucky Will

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R1 #5 Badoutoo 7/2 ML

R5 #3 Fete 7/2 ML W pd $6.40

R8 #7 Cammies Future 2/1 ML 3rd

R10 #4 Tenacious Star 7/2 ML

Thanks for touting Red State Rules, rootdog. Good cappin!!!

[Rootdog1]

thanks pillow!!...that was an impressive turn of foot with a race that turned out to lack pace, put him in your watch barn.

Originally Posted by Rootdog1

thanks pillow!!...that was an impressive turn of foot with a race that turned out to lack pace, put him in your watch barn.

I already did. He looked strong down the stretch!!

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Rootdog1

thanks pillow!!...that was an impressive turn of foot with a race that turned out to lack pace, put him in your watch barn.

We talk about bad rides all the time....Valdivia had a terrific ride there, and knew he had them measured before he even went to the whip inside the sixteenth pole. Nice job guys.

[Rootdog1]

"#5 Luis's Especial could be lone speed".....sure was wasnt he....

I am alive in showvivor, I used the #4 in the 2nd.

[Rootdog1]

Well it wasnt easy for Capt Sparrow, but a nice effort for the first time going 2 turns....pk3 hit twice for $226 total

alive in the pk4 to

1 = $184
7 = $631
8 = $1,066

COME ON #8!!!!!

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Good luck,Root.You got chances with 7 and 8.Don't have to be much to get it.8 is gunna wake up and run soon(has to.)

[Rootdog1]

thanks scuds.....I really do not think the #1 is a lock, and the 7 and 8 are the only ones I could figure would have a shot, but this is a bad bad race and who knows what can happen. Either way I just need one of the three but I will be rooting hard for the 7 or 8.

[IrishofNDMan]

great hit!

[KY_Sasquash]

nice hit root! great cappin

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Rootdog1

thanks scuds.....I really do not think the #1 is a lock, and the 7 and 8 are the only ones I could figure would have a shot, but this is a bad bad race and who knows what can happen. Either way I just need one of the three but I will be rooting hard for the 7 or 8.

Congrats.......sister to Juliesugardaddy,and Spencers Magic got you major bux.........Good job.......You done good.Did everything right.Pay the man

[Rootdog1]

HELL YA!!!!!! BOO YA

Hit that pk4 for $1,066
Double for $59.50
Pk3 for $116
Please early pk3 for $226

+$1,300 on the day so far!!!!!

Going to go after the late pk4 HARD now!!!!

Great job, Rootdog.

[cassie]

thanks thanks thanks i always follow your santa picks congrats

great job Root

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Rootdog1

HELL YA!!!!!! BOO YA

Hit that pk4 for $1,066
Double for $59.50
Pk3 for $116
Please early pk3 for $226

+$1,300 on the day so far!!!!!

Going to go after the late pk4 HARD now!!!!

WITHDRAW......WITHDRAW NOW.Last thing you want is all those bux available with a button.Get a check cut.

[Rootdog1]

Thanks guys, it is great to have the board pulling for you in those situations. I appreciate it.....wish I could buy everyone a beer!