SA (12/29): Gr. I La Brea stakes

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Unspoken Word looks intriguing in this soft race. After winning her first two, she ran into a bevy of Grade 1 calibur turf fillies (Lear's Princess, Rutherienne, Makdeshkawhatever) in her next three starts. Been pretty productive, but has a tendency to give up the lead down the lane. Most of those were at 8.5f, so she might appreciate the cutback, particularly if she settles a bit further off the pace than she does in the routes. Been working well in CA for Hollendorfer and Bejarano is familiar with her.

Use Sindy With An S. and Glorified in the exotics. Pinata is the big bomb for the multi-horse bets, she always leaves herself way too much to do, but in this extended sprint, with a bunch of speed, and dubious talent lining up, she could chug along for 4th or maybe even 3rd.

Agree, in 7 furlong races most players are looking for the late running sprinter and forget about the speed.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I was thinking Macadamia in a shocker, but i see she's cross-entered in the Monrovia (nice little field with Audacious Chloe, Alexandra Rose and Strong Faith. Shreik is entered in that one as well...).

If she's in? Macadamia. If not? Swiss Diva, Glorified underneath.

Aaaah, a stellar pick.

Congrats to all who had the winner.

[DelKev]

A 10,000 claimer wins a GI and only pays 10.80. A weak field indeed. Good for Jon Sadler.

And for those who missed it...

the obligatory results posting:

9th Race 
La Brea S. (G1)

Next Post 4:45  Off: 4:16 | 7 Furlongs | 3 Year Olds | Stakes | Purse: $250,000

# Horse Jockey Weight Win Place Show 

9 Dearest Trickski Smith M E 117 10.80 6.60 4.20 
14 Unspoken Word Bejarano R 117  9.80 5.80 
7 Glorified Valdivia J Jr 116   4.00 


Times in 5ths:  :222  :442  1:08    1:21 

Times in 100ths:  :22.52  :44.53  1:08.06    1:21.09

Scratched: Dawn After Dawn, Shriek and Silky Smooth

Also ran: Sindy With an S, Swiss Diva, Ashley's Kitty, Look Deep, 
Frisk Her, Cathrine's Hope, Pinata and Macadamia

Winning Trainer: Sadler John W - Owner: Mankiewicz Tom

$1   Exacta  (9-14)  Paid $62.50

$1   Trifecta  (9-14-7)  Paid $348.70

$1   Superfecta  (9-14-7-10)  Paid $1,405.10