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![]() Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas. 'Boxing Day' once again brings forth one of racing's most anticipated openings, as Santa Anita kicks off the 2017 Winter Meet..
If you haven't already, send your sleeping pet photo or betting story to Hammer at santaanitacalendar@yahoo.com. Today is the last 'post mark' opportunity.. SANTA ANITA ~ OPENING DAY POST-SCRATCHES 1st: OC/S-ALW, 2yo-F, 6.5f (P5, P3, DD) Many here have toiled under this condition making Rcatcanscat a seemingly worthy favorite after being DQ'd in second start and then keeping diploma when raised in class by Hendricks. A number of turnbacks signed on, 5 of the 9 in fact, so pace may be quicker than it looks at first glance.. Most Likely: #3 Rcatcanscat 7-2 5th Next Best: #8 Rally Back 7-2 3rd Best Value: #6 Cioppino Pasadino 6-1 WON ($11.60) Exotics Use: #4 Perfect Cocktail 5-2 4th 2nd: Cal-MCLM/$50k, 2yo, 6f (P4, P3, DD) Tricky group featuring first time starters, droppers from MSW company, turf/dirt and cutback movers.. Most Likely: #2 Sawbuck 3-1 2nd Best Value: #4 He's All That 8-1 3rd Next Best: #6 Classic Ruler 3-1 WON ($11.00) Exotics Use: #7 Burnt Cognac 5-2 4th 3rd: MSW, 2yo, 7f (P3, DD) As discussed on ATR, first important MDN group of the meet with Baffert seemingly bringing howitzers to a gun fight. First Degree Burn already got run at this trip downstate and looks to be moving forward out of it. Third that day behind stablemate Beach Bum and next out winner Royal Mo, $170k LaPenta purchase draws well for stalk and go journey. $1,000,000 Dabster and $600k Bronze Age the other Baffert options, while O'Neill's So Conflated (5-1) and Drysdale's Awesome Heights (20-1) are 2nd timers that provide upside/value.. Most Likely: #10 First Degree Burn 4-1 9th Next Best: #2 So Conflated 5-1 WON ($14.80)-Up Via DQ Best Value: #11 Eleuthros 8-1 5th Exotics Use: #9 Dabster 7-2 4th-DQ'd from WIN 4th: OC/N1X, 3+, 9f-T (P6, P3, DD) Prime Attraction SCR'D broke maiden on stretchout to 1m and now adds another panel while going first turf. Family drips with class with dam a half to Vindication/full to Scipion, while offering no shortage of lawn charms; lightly-raced soph a prime key play v. neutral-stuck nondescript group.. Best Value: #4 PRIME ATTRACTION SCR Most Likely: #2 Champagne Charley 9-2 5th Best Value: #10 Dynamic Scoring 12-1 6th Next Best: #3 Buster Douglas 5-1 9th Exotics Use: #1 Rye Patch 5-1 4th 5th: MSW, 2yo-F, 5.5f (P3, DD) Baby girls this time and hard to arguer with obvious run-early offerings from Baffert, Sadler/SCR'D, Miller & Dorf.. Most Likely: #5 Beautiful Princess 7-2 8th Best Value: #9 Ruby Trust 6-1 WON ($15.80) Next Best: #8 Princess Julia 5-1 2nd Exotics Use: #10 Moon Kitty 4-1 3rd P5 Grid: 1: 3-8 (A), – (B), 4-6 (C) 2: 2-4-6 (A), 1-7 (B), – (C) 3: 10 (A), – (B), 2-6-9-11 (C) 4: 2-10 (A), 1-3 (B), – (C) 5: 5-9 (A), 8-10 (B), – (C) Simple (A+B): 2x5x1x4x4 = 160 x .50 = $80 All A’s: 2x3x1x2x2 = 24 x .50 = $12 P4 Grid: 2: 2-4-6 (A), 1-7 (B), – (C) 3: 10 (A), – (B), 2-6-9-11 (C) 4: 1-2-3-10 (A), – (B), – (C) 5: 5-9 (A), 8-10 (B), – (C) Simple (A+B): 5x1x4x4 = 80 x .50 = $40 All A’s: 3x1x4x2 = $24 ($12 for .50) 6th: 50th San Simeon (G3), 3+, 6.5f-T (P4, P3, DD) Typically terrific downhill event with some specialists lined up including Eurton returnee Betty's Bambino, 6/5-0-1 this course including this race when Daytona on Opening Day '14.. Best Value: #11 Betty's Bambino 6-1 WON ($15.80) Next Best: #12 Holy Lute 9-2 11th Exotics Use: #9 He Will 6-1 8th Super Add: #5 Ohio 6-1 7th 7th: 44th La Brea (G1), 3yo-F, 7f (P3, DD) As with the Malibu, this edition a bit of a curiosity with group featuring but 1 graded stake win (Lightstream's Raven Run). Lynch miss certainly the class of the field and owns positive style for set that looks speed-laden. That said, Finley'sluckycharm comes in hot for Calhoun while Constellation may be coming around for Roth's LNJ Foxwoods in barn of Hollendorfer. Perfect Pic will float up from 6-1 ML and has upside stalking from outside for Cassidy.. Most Likely: #2 Lightstream 2-1 5th Best Value: #4 Constellation 6-1 WON ($27.00) Next Best: #3 Finley'sluckycharm 5-1 2nd Exotics Use: #8 Perfect Pic 6-1 6th 8th: 65th Malibu (G1), 3yo, 7f (DD) SCR of Navy Hymm a huge issue for those looking to close (Mind Your Biscuits, Mor Spirit) in to the pace, as Sharp Azteca could get away easy early. Ten Blessings looks like the Baffert who has the best chance to run down the Navarro colt from just in behind, especially if stablemate Jazzy Times engages the leader.. Most Likely: #4 Ten Blessings 3-1 3rd Next Best: #2 Mind Your Biscuits 5-2 WON ($9.40) Best Value: #8 Mor Spirit 6-1 4th Exotics Use: #7 Sharp Azteca 3-1 2nd 9th: 17th Mathis Bros. Mile (G2), 3yo, 1m-T (Hi-5) Sure looks like there are enough pace-interested parties involved here to guarantee an opportunity for all styles to get in a run. Wet weather led up to opening day, so turf should be absolutely perfect and late run from Blackout under course-familiar Leparoux can pass them all at bonus tote.. Best Value: #9 Blackout 12-1 7th Next Best: #4 Conquest Enforcer 7-2 WON ($5.60) Exotics Use: #6 Isotherm 6-1 4th Super Add: #8 Frank Conversation 4-1 6th Hi-5 Play: #2 Blackjackcat 4-1 5th All Stakes P4 Grid: 6: 11-12 (A), 5-9 (B), 6-7 (C) 7: 2-3-4 (A), - (B), 7-8 (C) 8: 2-4 (A), 7-8 (B), 5-6-9 (C) 9: 4-9 (A), 6 (B), 1-2-3-8 (C) Simple (A+B): 4x3x4x3 = 144 x .50 = $72 All A's: 2x3x2x2 = $24 ($12 for .50) $1 Pick-4 (11/4/2/4,5) Paid $1,513.20 ($756.60 for .50) Good luck! Steve
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans |
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![]() Great capping Steve!!!
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![]() What a display. Christmas is over, but you're still passing out presents.
Congrats, thanks and Happy Holidays!! ![]() ![]() |
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![]() Great job Steve!
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![]() Thanks again steve
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![]() Guys..
Thanks a lot. One of my favorite racing days of the year and was enjoying the late action at Bistro Mezzaluna in Lauderdale with one of my best racetrack pals. Glad things worked out the way they did. Hope everyone did well and particularly delighted for the 'All A' players. Enjoy 'Best Of' ATR the rest of the week!
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans |
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![]() THURSDAY P6 C/O: $115,062
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans |
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![]() Love it Steve have a great time family friends
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![]() Great job Steve.
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![]() Steve, awesome work!!! Congrats
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![]() Pete, Jim, Gus..
THX fellas! 12/26 always seems to come up a special day.
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans |
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![]() Great work. Happy Holidays everyone.
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