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Hello, my name is John Cherwa, and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we break down a race from scratch.

Great news in that we are adding a new feature to the newsletter. Many of you have asked for handicapping tutorials or trends or inside things to look at. Rob Henie, who owns and writes the WCHR (West Coast Handicapping Report) and the ECHR (I think you can figure out the E), is joining Bob Ike — who gave newsletter readers a $34 winner on Saturday — to our stable of expert handicappers.

What Rob tries to do is impart lessons and strategies with his picks. We’re going to have him weigh in with a strategy once a week and also see how a professional handicapper looks at a race. It will also be a look at what he offers in the WCHR.

So, whaddya got for us today, Rob?

FIFTH RACE, Sunday at Santa Anita

This is a $16,000 non-winners of three lifetime offering at six furlongs. Top selection is HANK THE TANK (No. 7). He’s had issues with stringing races together, but that’s precisely why they need a big effort whenever he does make it to the track. Horses like this one aren’t the types of runners a trainer will say, “we’ll give him the race,” as there’s no guarantee they’ll be back any time soon. Because of this, they need a paycheck when he does run. You’ll notice the pattern of him firing off the layoff, basically justifying the thought process of what we’re discussing here. Another advantage this one has is the fact they can freely run for a $16,000 N3L, essentially dropping in class, knowing few want to claim a horse who shows up only sporadically, thus the ability to drop while probably untouched. Throw in the fact he’s shown he can rate off the flank of another, or, head to the front, and there’s just numerous angles to back this guy today, which is the correct way to stand behind a horse. RICK’S DREAM (No. 1) makes his 11th lifetime start today, but the pattern’s been one of good health, and a healthy horse is always a good thing, opening the door to a possible good effort, as the two go hand in hand, no exceptions. He also tries hard, never a bad thing to back in a horse, and we like the quick two-week turn around off the Los Al win. Some will point out he was defeated last month by MAKE IT A TRIPLE (No. 2) whom he faces again here today, so what’s different to believe he can turn the tables? We can reason ‘Triple appears to have a bit more of a liking for Del Mar, while our top pick can likely keep ‘Triple honest on the front end, outside of that one throughout.

Race Outlook: We like this trio to capture this event.

Win Contenders (order of preference): 7-1-2

X Out Runners (eliminating on the win end): 4

Positive Notes:

2 Tough It Out This is a good spot off the layoff, and as a general but reliable rule, when a trainer adds blinkers off the time away, it’s more often than not indicative of a well meant effort forthcoming.

Negative Notes:

3 Tengas Ransom --- espite Baze and Mullins teaming up, even adding blinkers, we have a hard time backing a runner who returned off a layoff four weeks ago, NOT to be claimed for 50,000 in an optional claimer, yet today, less than a month later, “who wants him for 16,000?” We’ll make him come beat us.

6 Sindys Luck — Has had multiple chances around this N3L level.

8 Bolitar — Took him a long time to switch leads before galloping out poorly.

Top pick: Hank The Tank (No. 7 3-1 Talamo)

Second Choice: Rick’s Dream (No. 1 6-1 Franco)

The West Coast Handicapping Report can be found at https://www.westcoasthorseracing.com It has been endorsed by leading trainers, handicappers and industry sources.

In the interest of accuracy …

On Saturday, I listed the sale prices of all the horses that ran in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and the Kentucky Derby. I listed a few as private sales, which is the Equibase designation. Well, Jeremy Balan, West Coast racing savant for the Bloodhorse, pointed out that most of those were homebreds, thus no sale price. And, of course, he was right.

I’m still learning, and thanks to Jeremy and others in the Santa Anita press box, they are always willing to help. So, thanks, folks. And, you might want to follow Jeremy at @BH_JBalan. You won’t regret.

Santa Anita review

Three stakes races on Saturday’s card. Here’s a look at each one.

Robert J. Frankel Stakes: In a very big upset Midnight Crossing, at 22-1, won the $100,000 race over 11/8 miles on the turf. She benefited from slow fractions (24.27, 48.74, 1:12.90, 1:36.36) to win by a half-length over favorite Elysea’s World.

“She broke a little awkwardly but I gave her a little squeeze and she just jumped on the bridle,” said winning jockey Brice Blanc. “At the three-quarters pole, that’s when the running started. She was there for me.”

The Richard Baltas filly paid $47.60, $12.80 and $5.00.

American Oaks: Daddys Lil Darling, under a confident ride from Mike Smith, went three-wide in the stretch, overtook leader New Money Honey and held up Madam Dancealot to win the $300,000 Grade 1 race over 1¼ miles on the grass.

“I didn’t want to have to wait for room,” Smith said. “The horse right in front of me [Javier Castellano, on New Money Honey] spread the turn a little but I knew he was going to drop back in. I went outside of him anyway and he dropped back in and I was able to really get a good momentum going at that point which I needed because Corey [Nakatani] was coming on my outside.”

Daddys Lil Darling paid $6.00, $3.60 and $3.00 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Midnight Lute Stakes: It was a little dicey down the stretch when winner Silent Bird ducked down to the rail but the stewards found no problem as he won the $100,000 6½-furlong race. Calculator had to steady when he suddenly found Silent Bird right in front of him and he seemingly lost any momentum he was gathering.

“We put the blinkers on and that certainly put a little more speed on him,” said winning trainer Mark Glatt. “It was a typical one hole draw. He doesn’t like dirt in his face, so I told Kent [Desormeaux], ‘Whatever you do, let’s try, with the rail draw, to get to the outside.’ When he broke a little flat, Kent kind of asked him to run and then he jumped into the bit, so at that point he figured to just keep his position and he kept it all the way.”

Silent Bird paid $8.20, $4.60 and $2.80.

Santa Anita preview

Sunday’s nine-race card is pretty tepid for a Sunday. There are four turf races including the featured ninth, the $75,000 Blue Norther Stakes. It’s a one-mile grass race for 2-year-old fillies, on their last day as 2-year-olds.

One interesting thing is that the top three horses all have new jockeys. And pretty good ones, too. The favorite is Retro at 3-1. She has a first and third in two starts and switched from Flavien Prat to Mike Smith. At 7-2 is Treasuring, who shipped over here for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, where she finished a lackluster seventh. But it was a BC race. She picks up Rajiv Maragh as her jockey. Also, at 7-2 is One Fast Broad, who has won here last two races, both on the dirt. She goes from Corey Nakatani to Gary Stevens in the saddle.

The fields are all pretty full, with eight being the smallest field in any of the races.

Big Races review

A look at graded stakes or races worth more $100,000 or more on Saturday.

Laurel: $100,000 Heft Stakes, 2-year-olds, 7 furlongs. Winner: Diamond King ($4.60 to win)

Gulfstream: $1000,000 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes, 3 and up, 2 miles on the turf. Winner: Run Time ($22.20)

Tampa Bay: $100,000 Lightning City Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 5 furlongs on the turf. Winner: Smiling Causeway ($3.80)

Laurel: $100,000 Gin Talking Stakes, fillies 2-years-old, 7 furlongs. Winner: Strategic Dreams ($6.20)

Tampa Bay: $100,000 Turf Dash, 3 and up, 5 furlongs on the turf. Winner: Pay Any Price ($3.00)

Santa Anita: Grade 3 $100,000 Robert J. Frankel Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 1/8 miles on the turf. Winner: Midnight Crossing ($47.60)

Santa Anita: Grade 1 $300,000 American Oaks, fillies 3-year-olds, 1¼ miles on turf. Winner: Daddys Lil Darling ($6.00)

Santa Anita: Grade 3 $100,000 Midnight Lute Stakes, 3 and up, 6½ furlongs. Winner: Silent Bird ($8.20)

Note: Some races at Aqueduct and Laurel were canceled because of weather.

Big races preview

A look at graded stakes or races worth more $100,000 or more on Sunday. All times PST.

12:03 Fair Grounds: $100,000 Louisiana Futurity, fillies 2-year-old, 6 furlongs. Favorite: Minto to Stardom (6-5).

12:34 Aqueduct: $100,000 Alex M. Robb Stakes, 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles. Favorite: Control Group (1-1).

2:05 Fair Grounds: $100,000 Louisiana Futurity, 2-year-olds, 6 furlongs.Favorite: Givemeaminit (3-1).

Bob Ike SA play of the day

FIRST RACE No. 8 El Tovar (9-2)

Honest downhill turf sprinter from Richard Baltas stable was in too steep last time but gets back with his friends today and reunites with Rafael Bejarano, who rode him to two previous wins over this layout. Looks like he should get an honest pace to set up his late run.

Saturday Result: Urban Bourbon ($33.80) wired the field to pull off the upset win in the ninth race.

Bob Ike is a Partner/VP of Horsebills.com and the proprietor of BobIkePicks.com (full-card picks, 3 Best Plays and betting strategy).

Los Alamitos alert

If you plan to bet the quarters this New Year’s Eve, you’re out of luck. There won’t be any racing at Los Alamitos.

I didn’t know this, but quarter horses are notorious big partiers. It usually starts around dusk where they spike the molasses and about mid-evening the alfalfa starts flying. Sometime they have theme parties and dress up like humans. The resolutions they make, well they rarely keep by their first timed workout. But, hey, or is it hay, is that any different than us?

So, that’s a long way of saying Ed Burgart’s pick won’t be back until Friday.

Final thought

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And now the stars of the show, Saturday’s results and Sunday’s entries.

Santa Anita Charts Results for Saturday, December 30.

Copyright 2017 by Equibase Company. Reproduction prohibited. Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 3rd day of a 59-day meet. Clear & Firm

FIRST RACE.

About 6½ Furlongs Turf. Purse: $54,000. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds. Time 21.73 44.32 1:07.25 1:13.28


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

5Proud Heroine122523–½2–1½2–21–¾Ortiz, Jr.2.60
8Classy Atlantic122811–11–11–hd2–2Talamo21.10
7Hope Wins122767–18–hd7–1½3–½Smith4.10
2Spend Spend Spend122255–½3–hd3–hd4–nkFrey19.70
3Sutro1223109–17–½6–½5–2¼Van Dyke8.20
4Summer's Indy122434–hd4–hd4–2½6–½Desormeaux6.40
9Himmah 12291211–½10–1½9–1½7–1Bejarano8.20
12Bunny Yogurt122129121210–1½8–2½Espinoza5.60
1Bella Be Ready117142–16–1½8–½9–hdRoman13.90
11Seattle Drop1221176–35–15–hd10–¾T Baze44.40
6Princess Fran1226118–hd9–1½11–211–2½Gonzalez56.00
10Gal Factor12210810–111–21212Quinonez93.50

5PROUD HEROINE7.205.203.60
8CLASSY ATLANTIC 18.0011.80
7HOPE WINS 3.80
$1 EXACTA (5-8)  $70.90
$1 SUPERFECTA (5-8-7-2)  $5,399.40
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (5-8-7-2-3)  Carryover $1,801
50-CENT TRIFECTA (5-8-7)  $271.85

Winner–Proud Heroine Dbb.f.2 by Proud Citizen out of Hollywood Heroine, by Medaglia d'Oro. Bred by George Krikorian (KY). Trainer: Tim Yakteen. Owner: George Krikorian. Mutuel Pool $352,087 Exacta Pool $230,265 Superfecta Pool $92,170 Super High Five Pool $2,359 Trifecta Pool $131,459. Scratched–End of Now, Pacific Strike.

PROUD HEROINE stalked the pace off the rail, bid outside the runner-up into the stretch, took a short lead under urging past midstretch and gamely prevailed. CLASSY ATLANTIC sped to the early lead off the rail, angled in and set the pace inside, fought back along the fence through the final furlong and went willingly to the end. HOPE WINS chased off the rail then three deep leaving the hill and into the stretch and edged foes late for the show. SPEND SPEND SPEND saved ground stalking the pace, came a bit off the rail in the stretch and was edged for third between foes. SUTRO hopped in a bit of a slow start, stalked the pace inside, continued along the rail in the stretch and was outfinished for a minor award. SUMMER'S INDY chased a bit off the rail then between horses on the hill and three deep into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. HIMMAH (IRE) broke slowly, settled off the rail then inside, came out into the stretch and again in upper stretch and could not offer the needed late kick. BUNNY YOGURT settled outside, angled in and fell back some leaving the hill, came out four wide into the stretch and lacked the necessary response. BELLA BE READY stalked inside then briefly between horses on the hill, continued just off the rail into the stretch and weakened. SEATTLE DROP stalked outside then three deep on the hill and four wide into the stretch and weakened. PRINCESS FRAN broke slowly, settled off the rail, came three deep into the stretch, drifted to the inside and did not rally. GAL FACTOR dropped back outside chasing the pace, swung five wide into the stretch, drifted inward in upper stretch and was not a threat. Rail on hill at zero.

SECOND RACE.

1 1/16 Mile. Purse: $54,000. Maiden Special Weight. 2 year olds. Time 23.51 48.02 1:12.99 1:39.57 1:46.42


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

1Peace122143–hd4–½4–23–21–¾Smith0.70
2Regulate122254–13–hd3–1½1–½2–3½Talamo12.70
4Restoring Hope122422–12–11–hd2–1½3–3½Van Dyke1.50
3Point Guard122336–36–25–hd4–½4–2½Ortiz, Jr.14.00
6Midnight Soot12266776–2½6–105–2½Gonzalez18.20
7Saratoga Morning122711–2½1–½2–hd5–hd6–25Desormeaux38.60
5Bourbon Dude122575–½5–1½777Maragh70.70

1PEACE3.402.602.10
2REGULATE 5.803.60
4RESTORING HOPE 2.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (5-1)  $13.80
$1 EXACTA (1-2)  $14.50
$1 SUPERFECTA (1-2-4-3)  $76.50
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (1-2-4-3-6)  $142.50
50-CENT TRIFECTA (1-2-4)  $12.80

Winner–Peace Grr.c.2 by Violence out of Queen's Triomphe, by Cure the Blues. Bred by Grade I Bloodstock & Tony Holmes (KY). Trainer: Richard E. Mandella. Owner: Spendthrift Farm LLC and Town and Country Racing, LLC. Mutuel Pool $348,140 Daily Double Pool $114,120 Exacta Pool $198,979 Superfecta Pool $91,071 Super High Five Pool $11,487 Trifecta Pool $141,333. Scratched–none.

PEACE saved ground stalking the pace, came out on the second turn and three deep into the stretch, bid three wide under left handed urging past midstretch, gained the lead in deep stretch and proved best. REGULATE close up stalking the pace outside a rival then three deep, bid three wide on the second turn, took the lead outside a rival in the stretch, fought back a bit off the fence in the final sixteenth and was outfinished. RESTORING HOPE pulled and stalked off the rail, bid outside a rival on the backstretch, took a short lead between foes on the second turn, fought back a bit off the rail in midstretch and bested the others. POINT GUARD angled in and saved ground chasing the pace, came out leaving the second turn and into the stretch and weakened. MIDNIGHT SOOT in a bit tight after the start, settled off the rail, went three deep into and out of the second turn and did not rally. SARATOGA MORNING had good early speed and crossed inward, set the pace inside, fought back along the rail on the backstretch and second turn, dropped back leaving that turn and into the stretch and weakened. BOURBON DUDE chased outside a rival then between foes, dropped back into the second turn, angled to the inside into the stretch, gave way and was eased in the drive.

THIRD RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $16,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $12,500. Time 22.02 45.84 58.71 1:11.64


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

7Kenny Benny124753–hd1–hd1–1½1–1¾Conner7.60
9True Ranger124936–14–hd2–1½2–½Elliott7.20
5Dad's a Gambler123595–hd5–13–1½3–1¼Bejarano3.20
3Oopper Wallah12336994–hd4–¾Quinonez9.80
8Yo La Tengo116888–18–hd5–1½5–2½Franco101.10
1Informality119127–½7–½6–hd6–7Roman4.30
2Chin Tu123244–1½6–2½8–17–4¼Pena68.40
6Devils Informer124612–½3–17–18–14T Baze4.40
4Pundy123471–hd2–hd99Ortiz, Jr.3.40

7KENNY BENNY17.208.005.00
9TRUE RANGER 7.804.80
5DAD'S A GAMBLER 3.80
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (1-7)  $36.60
$1 EXACTA (7-9)  $46.20
$1 SUPERFECTA (7-9-5-3)  $991.60
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (7-9-5-3-8)  Carryover $1,588
50-CENT TRIFECTA (7-9-5)  $98.10
$2 CONSOLATION DOUBLE (1-10)  $3.40

Winner–Kenny Benny Ch.g.4 by Red Giant out of Stefani, by Wavering Monarch. Bred by Andy Wilhite (CA). Trainer: William E. Morey. Owner: Boone Family Trust. Mutuel Pool $369,553 Daily Double Pool $33,253 Exacta Pool $213,422 Superfecta Pool $99,000 Super High Five Pool $2,081 Trifecta Pool $154,615. Scratched–Sam Slick.

$1 Pick Three (5-1-7) paid $66.10. Pick Three Pool $119,093. $1 Consolation Pick Three (5-1-10) paid $6.30.

KENNY BENNY had good early speed and dueled three deep, took a short lead leaving the turn, inched away under urging in the stretch and proved best. TRUE RANGER stalked outside then three deep into and on the turn and four wide into the stretch and held second. DAD'S A GAMBLER broke slowly, chased off the rail, went between foes leaving the backstretch and again on the turn, came out into the stretch and was edged for the place. OOPPER WALLAH chased a bit off the rail then between foes, split rivals leaving the turn, came out into the stretch and was outfinished. YO LA TENGO settled outside chasing the pace, went three deep leaving the turn and four wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. INFORMALITY saved ground chasing the leaders, came out into the stretch and did not rally. CHIN TU pressed then stalked the pace inside to the stretch and weakened. DEVILS INFORMER had good early speed and dueled between horses to the stretch and also weakened. PUNDY broke out a bit and bobbled slightly, had speed between horses, dueled a bit off the rail then inside into and on the turn and gave way in the stretch.

FOURTH RACE.

1 1/8 Mile Turf. Purse: $100,000. 'Robert J. Frankel Stakes'. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Time 24.27 48.94 1:12.90 1:36.36 1:48.10


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

2Midnight Crossing 120261–11–1½1–½1–1½1–½Blanc22.80
4Elysea's World 120445–25–15–1½4–12–nkCastellano1.60
3Laseen 120324–½4–1½4–13–½3–1½Espinoza9.20
5Gliding By120532–12–½2–½2–hd4–1½Bejarano16.70
6Responsibleforlove 122653–13–½3–hd5–105–28Talamo2.50
1Penjade 1221166666Ortiz, Jr.2.00

2MIDNIGHT CROSSING (IRE)47.6012.805.00
4ELYSEA'S WORLD (IRE) 3.602.40
3LASEEN (IRE) 3.60
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (7-2)  $273.20
$1 EXACTA (2-4)  $60.60
$1 SUPERFECTA (2-4-3-5)  $1,390.80
50-CENT TRIFECTA (2-4-3)  $184.05

Winner–Midnight Crossing (IRE) B.f.4 by Dark Angel (IRE) out of Line Ahead (IRE), by Sadler's Wells. Bred by Tom & Geraldine Molan (IRE). Trainer: Richard Baltas. Owner: Abbondanza Racing, LLC and Medallion Racing. Mutuel Pool $394,299 Daily Double Pool $38,504 Exacta Pool $168,778 Superfecta Pool $68,558 Trifecta Pool $117,351. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (1-7-2) paid $253.20. Pick Three Pool $48,749. $1 Consolation Pick Three (1-10-2) paid $25.20.

MIDNIGHT CROSSING (IRE) a half step slow into stride, had speed inside to set the pace, responded when challenged into the second turn, inched away again into the stretch and held on gamely under urging. ELYSEA'S WORLD (IRE) stalked outside a rival then a bit off the rail on the backstretch and into the second turn, swung four wide into the stretch and finished well three deep on the line. LASEEN (IRE) pulled and stalked the pace inside, waited off heels in a bit tight in midstretch, got off the rail and went on willingly between foes late. GLIDING BY stalked a bit off the rail then outside a rival, bid between horses into the second turn, continued outside the winner nearing the stretch and was outfinished. RESPONSIBLEFORLOVE (IRE) broke out a bit and a half step slowly, went three deep into the first turn, stalked outside a rival, bid three deep into and on the second turn, came three wide into the stretch and also was outfinished. PENJADE (FR) saved ground chasing the pace, dropped back on the second turn, gave way and was eased in the drive.

FIFTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $21,000. Maiden Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $30,000. Time 22.59 46.54 59.23 1:12.10


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

10Ridgefield Rocket1171025–2½4–12–hd1–½Roman2.70
7Joejoe's Kingdom122773–hd3–11–hd2–3¼Van Dyke7.90
6Moon Juice122612–hd1–hd3–43–2¼Franco4.80
3Charlie Cowden1223118–hd7–½4–14–2¾Bejarano1.90
4Sharp Ruler122496–hd8–27–½5–¾Elliott12.00
5When Jesus Walked12254119–110–76–1½Solis41.90
9Salsa King122934–½6–18–1½7–nkMaragh43.00
2Fast Johnny Ringo1222107–½5–hd6–18–½Talamo27.40
8Fabrication122869–hd10–2½9–hd9–hdT Baze9.60
1Cadillac Express115151–hd2–hd5–hd10–14Werner51.50
11You Decide12211810–1½111111Conner42.10

10RIDGEFIELD ROCKET7.404.603.40
7JOEJOE'S KINGDOM 8.605.20
6MOON JUICE 4.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (2-10)  $355.80
$1 EXACTA (10-7)  $27.70
$1 SUPERFECTA (10-7-6-3)  $398.20
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (10-7-6-3-4)  $3,801.60
50-CENT TRIFECTA (10-7-6)  $78.90

Winner–Ridgefield Rocket Ch.c.2 by Stay Thirsty out of Adorable Lydia, by Carson City. Bred by Mr. & Mrs. William T. Griffin &High Point Bloodstock (WA). Trainer: Mark Glatt. Owner: Kirkwood, Al and Saundra S.. Mutuel Pool $399,583 Daily Double Pool $50,930 Exacta Pool $242,721 Superfecta Pool $109,459 Super High Five Pool $2,900 Trifecta Pool $163,101. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (7-2-10) paid $594.00. Pick Three Pool $69,588. 50-Cent Pick Four (1-7-2-10) 323 tickets with 4 correct paid $626.65. Pick Four Pool $264,850. 50-Cent Pick Five (5/13/14-1-7-2-10) 203 tickets with 5 correct paid $3,502.90. Pick Five Pool $826,940.

RIDGEFIELD ROCKET pressed the pace five wide then stalked outside on the turn, came four wide into the stretch, re-bid outside foes to gain the lead past the eighth pole and held on gamely under left handed urging. JOEJOE'S KINGDOM dueled three deep between foes then three wide leaving the turn and into the stretch, took a short lead between horses in the drive and fought back off the inside late. MOON JUICE had good early speed and dueled between horses, fought back off the rail in midstretch and bested the others. CHARLIE COWDEN broke a bit slowly and bobbled when squeezed then clipped heels just after the start, chased just off the rail, came out into the stretch and improved position. SHARP RULER broke in a bit, chased off the rail then outside a rival on the turn, swung four wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. WHEN JESUS WALKED three deep early, angled in on the backstretch, saved ground on the turn and into the stretch and could not summon the necessary response. SALSA KING prompted the pace four wide between horses then stalked outside on the turn, came three deep into the stretch and weakened. FAST JOHNNY RINGO saved ground chasing the pace, came out into the stretch and also weakened. FABRICATION steadied between foes early, chased off the rail then between foes, came out into the stretch, drifted in some and did not rally. CADILLAC EXPRESS went up inside to duel for the lead, fought back on the turn and weakened in the drive. YOU DECIDE chased outside then four wide on the backstretch and three deep on the turn, dropped back leaving the turn and had little left for the stretch.

SIXTH RACE.

1 1/16 Mile. Purse: $56,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000. Time 23.73 47.46 1:11.39 1:36.78 1:43.79


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

8Donworth124782–12–½2–31–1½1–5½Ortiz, Jr.3.20
5Beaumarchais120421–21–1½1–hd2–62–4¼T Baze4.80
4Camino de Estrella121358–17–½7–27–13–½Bejarano8.70
11Kid Charming12210910108–18–½4–nsEspinoza58.50
9Avanti Bello119813–hd3–13–½3–1½5–1¼Roman16.80
7Sanavi119635–hd8–29–hd9–36–nsMaragh50.00
1California Street121166–½6–hd6–½6–½7–½Van Dyke4.50
10Sheer Flattery1219107–hd5–½5–1½5–hd8–¾Smith3.00
6Kristi's Copilot124544–1½4–14–hd4–½9–5Talamo8.50
3For Greater Glory124279–3½9–3101010Elliott17.30

8DONWORTH8.405.204.00
5BEAUMARCHAIS 6.204.40
4CAMINO DE ESTRELLA 5.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (10-8)  $47.20
$1 EXACTA (8-5)  $23.80
$1 SUPERFECTA (8-5-4-11)  $2,382.60
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (8-5-4-11-9)  Carryover $1,356
50-CENT TRIFECTA (8-5-4)  $68.40

Winner–Donworth Dbb.g.5 by Tiznow out of Temple Street, by Street Cry (IRE). Bred by K.C. Garrett Farm LLC (KY). Trainer: Peter Miller. Owner: Altamira Racing Stable and Robison, J. Kirk and Judy. Mutuel Pool $447,354 Daily Double Pool $40,904 Exacta Pool $253,288 Superfecta Pool $100,264 Super High Five Pool $1,777 Trifecta Pool $163,820. Scratched–Just Kidding.

$1 Pick Three (2-10-8) paid $406.80. Pick Three Pool $97,112.

DONWORTH stalked the pace off the rail, bid outside the runner-up on the second turn, took the lead into the stretch, inched away under left handed urging, drifted in a bit but drew off under a long hold late. BEAUMARCHAIS sped to the early lead, angled in and set the pace inside, fought back on the second turn and into the stretch, was not a match for the winner in the final furlong but clearly second best. CAMINO DE ESTRELLA four wide into the first turn, stalked three deep then outside a rival, came four wide into the stretch and edged rivals for the show. KID CHARMING angled in and settled just off the rail, advanced three deep on the second turn, came five wide into the stretch and was edged for third. AVANTI BELLO four wide into the first turn, stalked outside a rival, came three wide into the stretch and lost the show late. SANAVI three deep into the first turn, chased between horses then outside a rival on the second turn and did not rally. CALIFORNIA STREET saved ground chasing the pace, came out leaving the second turn and into the stretch and lacked the necessary response. SHEER FLATTERY bobbled at the start, went up five wide into the first turn, continued four wide then stalked three deep, came four wide into the stretch and weakened. KRISTI'S COPILOT angled in on the first turn and chased inside to the stretch and also weakened. FOR GREATER GLORY steadied between rivals into the first turn, settled a bit off the rail then inside on the second turn and into the stretch and had little left for the drive.

SEVENTH RACE.

1¼ Mile Turf. Purse: $300,000. 'American Oaks'. Stakes. Fillies. 3 year olds. Time 24.38 48.68 1:12.83 1:36.83 2:00.11


PgmHorseWtPP¼½¾1 MileStrFinJockey$1

4Daddys Lil Darling12043–13–½3–½3–12–11–½Smith2.00
1Madam Dancealot 122199995–½2–1½Nakatani4.60
2Kathy's Song12026–16–15–hd5–13–hd3–½Blanc18.60
9New Money Honey12482–½2–12–12–1½1–hd4–1Castellano1.80
6Beau Recall 12065–hd5–½6–16–16–hd5–1½Talamo7.80
5Pantsonfire 12057–½7–1½7–27–17–26–1¼Maragh47.50
10Coachwhip12091–11–½1–½1–hd4–17–1¾Prat23.90
3Bernina Star12038–3½8–48–38–½8–½8–5Desormeaux59.70
7Desert Duchess12074–½4–14–14–hd99Van Dyke11.00

4DADDYS LIL DARLING6.003.603.00
1MADAM DANCEALOT (IRE) 4.203.60
2KATHY'S SONG 6.00
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (8-4)  $29.40
$1 EXACTA (4-1)  $14.40
$1 SUPERFECTA (4-1-2-9)  $422.20
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (4-1-2-9-6)  $829.40
50-CENT TRIFECTA (4-1-2)  $56.35

Winner–Daddys Lil Darling B.f.3 by Scat Daddy out of Miss Hot Salsa, by Houston. Bred by Normandy Farm (KY). Trainer: Kenneth G. McPeek. Owner: Normandy Farm. Mutuel Pool $567,342 Daily Double Pool $53,892 Exacta Pool $265,100 Superfecta Pool $118,402 Super High Five Pool $11,268 Trifecta Pool $186,007. Scratched–Rymska (FR).

$1 Pick Three (10-8-4) paid $71.70. Pick Three Pool $92,412.

DADDYS LIL DARLING angled in and saved ground stalking the pace, came out into the stretch, bid three deep then outside a rival to gain the lead past the eighth pole and held on gamely under left handed urging. MADAM DANCEALOT (IRE) settled inside then a bit off the rail on the second turn, swung four wide into the stretch and finished well to just miss. KATHY'S SONG stalked the pace inside, bid between horses past the eighth pole then inside in the final furlong and edged a rival for the show. NEW MONEY HONEY sent along early, angled in and stalked outside a rival then off the rail, bid alongside the pacesetter on the clubhouse turn and backstretch and on the second turn, took a short lead into the stretch, fought back off the rail in midstretch then between horses in deep stretch and was edged for third. BEAU RECALL (IRE) stalked between foes then outside a rival, came out leaving the second turn and four wide into the stretch and was outfinished. PANTSONFIRE (IRE) chased outside a rival then inside leaving the backstretch and on the second turn and into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. COACHWHIP had speed outside then angled in, set a pressured pace inside, fought back leaving the second turn and weakened in the final furlong. BERNINA STAR settled outside a rival then chased inside, came out into the stretch, angled to the inside in upper stretch, came out again past midstretch and did not rally. DESERT DUCHESS stalked three deep then outside rival, came three wide into the stretch and weakened.

EIGHTH RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $100,000. 'Midnight Lute Stakes'. 3 year olds and up. Time 22.18 44.75 1:09.39 1:16.03


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

1Silent Bird120152–hd2–1½1–hd1–nkDesormeaux3.10
7Tough Sunday120613–13–hd3–12–nsT Baze12.80
5Americanize122471–hd1–hd2–hd3–1½Bejarano1.10
8Calculator120724–14–2½4–44–2¼Castellano2.90
6Solid Wager12256775–hd5–½Espinoza11.40
3Ike Walker120335–35–1½76–3¼Ortiz, Jr.17.80
2Ohio 120246–16–hd6–hd7Blanc38.60

1SILENT BIRD8.204.602.80
7TOUGH SUNDAY 10.204.40
5AMERICANIZE 2.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (4-1)  $31.40
$1 EXACTA (1-7)  $48.20
$1 SUPERFECTA (1-7-5-8)  $344.90
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (1-7-5-8-6)  $804.30
50-CENT TRIFECTA (1-7-5)  $63.90

Winner–Silent Bird B.h.5 by Summer Bird out of Rutledge Ballado, by Saint Ballado. Bred by JMI (KY). Trainer: Mark Glatt. Owner: Norman Stables, LLC. Mutuel Pool $445,965 Daily Double Pool $63,198 Exacta Pool $237,129 Superfecta Pool $113,958 Super High Five Pool $9,277 Trifecta Pool $168,343. Scratched–Masochistic, Smokey Image.

$1 Pick Three (8-4-1) paid $62.50. Pick Three Pool $80,575.

SILENT BIRD went up inside to duel for the lead, battled on a short lead along the rail on the turn, came out into the stretch then went back to the fence in upper stretch and held on gamely under urging. TOUGH SUNDAY dueled three deep then stalked outside a rival on the turn, bid again four wide into the stretch then three wide in midstretch and continued gamely through the final furlong. AMERICANIZE a bit slow into stride, went up between horses to duel for the lead, battled outside the winner on the turn, was carried out some into the stretch, fought back between rivals through the final furlong and also went willingly to the end. CALCULATOR stalked outside then angled in a bit off the rail on the turn, waited off heels leaving the turn, entered the stretch along the fence, came out off heels for room in upper stretch and was outfinished. SOLID WAGER chased outside a rival then off the rail, went three deep leaving the turn, came out into the stretch and lacked the needed late kick. IKE WALKER saved ground chasing the pace throughout and lacked a rally in the drive. OHIO (BRZ) chased a bit off the rail on the backstretch and turn, came out into the stretch and did not rally.

NINTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $30,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $25,000. Time 22.61 46.25 1:10.34 1:22.49 1:34.79


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

11Urban Bourbon122921–11–½1–11–½1–2½Franco15.90
13Banze No Oeste 1221177–16–14–hd3–12–nkDesormeaux6.30
14Conquest Sabre Cat1221296–hd7–hd9–1½8–1½3–½Bejarano7.20
10Airlite124833–13–hd3–hd2–½4–hdTalamo10.30
8Ebadan 122789–1½9–17–hd5–hd5–½Maragh15.10
3Comes the Dream1223610–210–210–1½9–hd6–hdVan Dyke9.80
1South Americain1211108–18–1½5–1½7–17–½Ortiz, Jr.5.80
5Buymeabond12251112121211–28–hdT Baze18.40
7Orino12261211–211–3½11–110–½9–½Elliott17.10
4Rye Patch122414–12–½2–½4–110–2½Arias5.00
2Pound Piece 122245–½5–½6–hd6–hd11–7Blanc15.10
12Lewis Vale1171052–½4–28–hd1212Roman5.90

11URBAN BOURBON33.8012.8010.80
13BANZE NO OESTE (BRZ) 6.204.20
14CONQUEST SABRE CAT 5.80
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (1-11)  $186.60
$1 EXACTA (11-13)  $115.00
$1 SUPERFECTA (11-13-14-10)  $5,454.40
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (11-13-14-10-8)  Carryover $8,649
50-CENT TRIFECTA (11-13-14)  $371.95

Winner–Urban Bourbon B.g.4 by City Zip out of Fools in Love, by Not For Love. Bred by K & G Stables (KY). Trainer: William E. Morey. Owner: Nentwig, Michael, Newman, Roger and Pagano, Ray. Mutuel Pool $471,627 Daily Double Pool $127,167 Exacta Pool $280,858 Superfecta Pool $118,696 Super High Five Pool $11,337 Trifecta Pool $179,623. Claimed–Banze No Oeste (BRZ) by Bassett, Randy and Zolotas, Steven and Sabina Romo. Trainer: Steve Knapp. Claimed–Rye Patch by Jacobson, David and Jacobson Thoroughbreds LLC. Trainer: David Jacobson. Claimed–Lewis Vale by Saldana, Reed and Urbina, Leopoldo. Trainer: Reed Saldana. Scratched–Fishel, Gonna Fly Now.

$2 Pick Six Jackpot (2-10-8-4-1-11) . Pick Six Jackpot Carryover $78,739. $1 Pick Three (4-1-11) paid $322.90. Pick Three Pool $173,232. 50-Cent Pick Four (8-4-1-11) 767 tickets with 4 correct paid $937.80. Pick Four Pool $941,810. 50-Cent Pick Five (10-8-4-1-11) 69 tickets with 5 correct paid $4,648.25. Pick Five Pool $372,965. $2 Pick Six (2-10-8-4-1-11) 6 tickets with 5 out of 6 paid $2,606.00. Pick Six Pool $136,588. Pick Six Carryover $72,970.

URBAN BOURBON angled in with speed between horses early, inched away briefly on the first turn, dueled between foes then a bit off the rail into the second turn, edged away again a quarter mile out, fought back three deep in midstretch and pulled clear under urging. BANZE NO OESTE (BRZ) angled in and chased inside, went between horses on the second turn and into the stretch, bid between foes in midstretch and edged rivals for the place. CONQUEST SABRE CAT fanned five wide into the first turn, stalked outside, continued four wide on the second turn and into the stretch and rallied late for the show. AIRLITE angled in and stalked inside then bid along the rail to duel for the lead, tracked again on the second turn, bid inside in the stretch and was edged for third. EBADAN (IRE) chased outside a rival then inside on the backstretch and second turn, came a bit off the fence in the stretch and was edged for a minor award between foes late. COMES THE DREAM pulled between horses then chased a bit off the rail, came out leaving the second turn and six wide into the stretch and put in a late bid at a minor share. SOUTH AMERICAIN stalked inside then between foes leaving the backstretch and on the second turn, came out four wide into the stretch and lacked the needed late kick. BUYMEABOND unhurried along the inside early, came out a bit on the second turn and around a rival into the stretch and also could not summon the necessary late response. ORINO broke a bit slowly, angled in and saved ground off the pace, continued inside in the stretch and lacked the needed rally. RYE PATCH came out into the first turn, pulled between horses to press the pace on the backstretch then outside the winner into the second turn, came out into the stretch and weakened. POUND PIECE (IRE) drifted out into the first turn, angled in and chased outside a rival then three deep leaving the backstretch, was in tight between foes into the second turn, continued outside a rival, was in tight again between horses past the eighth pole and did not rally. LEWIS VALE had speed three deep then bid four wide on the backstretch, tracked outside on the second turn and five wide into the stretch and had little left for the drive.


AttendanceHandle
On-Track8,454$1,548,150
Inter-TrackN/A$2,517,580
Out of StateN/A$9,579,359
TOTAL8,454 $13,645,089

Santa Anita Entries for Sunday, December 31.

Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 4th day of a 59-day meet.

FIRST RACE.

About 6½ Furlongs Turf. Purse: $56,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Hitters ParkJuan Ochoa120Gus Headley12-1
2TrifectaJoseph Talamo120Mike Puype12-1
3Fly to MarsEvin Roman114Peter Miller7-2
4Rocket HeatTyler Conner124Mark Glatt5-140,000
5Street VisionRajiv Maragh122Mark Glatt8-1
6Rate for MeTyler Baze120George Weaver6-1
7Secreto PrimeroGary Stevens124Alfredo Marquez4-140,000
8El TovarRafael Bejarano124Richard Baltas9-2
9Sword FighterKent Desormeaux121Peter Miller12-1
10FarleyMario Gutierrez121Doug F. O'Neill15-1

SECOND RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $25,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $20,000-$18,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Bear SkinnedVictor Espinoza122Peter Miller3-120,000
2Top BrassKent Desormeaux122David Jacobson4-120,000
3Chief of StaffTyler Baze122Kathy Walsh20-120,000
4Tribal RoarBrayan Pena122Genaro Vallejo20-120,000
5Native TreasureEvin Roman117Jack Carava5-120,000
6MatriculateMario Gutierrez122Doug F. O'Neill9-220,000
7Iron RobTiago Pereira122Steve Knapp9-220,000
8Logan's MoonRafael Bejarano122Jerry Hollendorfer7-220,000

THIRD RACE.

About 6½ Furlongs Turf. Purse: $56,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Record HighsRajiv Maragh124Carla Gaines12-1
2Green With EddieMario Gutierrez123Doug F. O'Neill12-1
3Thorpe d'OroKyle Frey121Doug F. O'Neill15-1
4Skelton PassSantiago Gonzalez124Mark Glatt7-240,000
5Burning Brightly Tiago Pereira123Philip D'Amato10-1
6IncensedEvin Roman115Peter Miller9-2
7True ValorKent Desormeaux119J. Keith Desormeaux8-1
8Little JuanitoDrayden Van Dyke121Victor L. Garcia6-1
9BrandothebartenderTyler Baze124Blake R. Heap9-240,000
10Tristan's TrilogyMartin Pedroza122Peter Miller5-1

FOURTH RACE.

7 Furlongs. Purse: $18,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Grace HopperKyle Frey123Thomas Ray Bell, II12-120,000
2Tiffany DiamondEvin Roman118Michael Machowsky7-220,000
3Shady LoveLaura Werner116Anthony K. Saavedra10-120,000
4DedicationSaul Arias123Richard Baltas6-120,000
5LookingforthewireJuan Ochoa123Sal Gonzalez15-120,000
6Solar CoronaMatt Garcia123Jose Hernandez, Jr.12-120,000
7Dressed in PradaAlonso Quinonez123Lloyd C. Wicker5-120,000
8Crimsoned N CloverRuben Fuentes123Mark Rheinford4-120,000
9Chosen BrideBrayan Pena123Michele Dollase50-120,000
10ValedictorietteFelipe Martinez123Mike Harrington12-120,000
11Sonnet's JoyCecily Evans124Kenneth E. Nettles50-120,000
12Chatty CaroleGeovanni Franco123Hector O. Palma8-120,000
13YallaTiago Pereira123Alfredo Marquez8-120,000

FIFTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $20,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $16,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Rick's DreamGeovanni Franco123Hector O. Palma6-116,000
2Tough It OutSantiago Gonzalez124Philip D'Amato5-1
3Tengas RansomTyler Baze124Jeff Mullins5-116,000
4Gone With ItEdgar Payeras117Kelly Castaneda12-116,000
5Make It a TripleRafael Bejarano124Michael Machowsky5-216,000
6Sindys LuckEvin Roman119Hector O. Palma8-116,000
7Hank the TankJoseph Talamo124Mike Puype3-116,000
8BolitarTyler Conner124Peter Miller8-116,000

SIXTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $30,000. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $25,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Gift of a StarEvin Roman119Jack Carava4-125,000
2Ryder's StarlightStewart Elliott122Thomas Ray Bell, II15-125,000
3Very HotAustin Solis121Craig Dollase15-125,000
4Simmy's Temple Tyler Baze121Eddie Truman6-125,000
5CarrieCesar Franco114Charles R. Stutts50-125,000
6Arethusa Drayden Van Dyke122George Papaprodromou8-125,000
7Little Bit LovelySantiago Gonzalez122Adam Kitchingman9-225,000
8Kennedie SkyBrayan Pena122Rafael DeLeon12-125,000
9Scatterling Tiago Pereira122Philip D'Amato10-125,000
10Out Ofthe OrdinaryKyle Frey122Brian J. Koriner8-125,000
11Winner's DreamKent Desormeaux122David Jacobson3-125,000
Also Eligible
12SalsitaRafael Bejarano122Jerry Hollendorfer5-225,000

SEVENTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $54,000. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds. State bred.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1JudicialEvin Roman117Mark Glatt5-1
2OshotoTyler Baze122Jeff Mullins15-1
3Z Z TigerKent Desormeaux122Jeff Bonde5-2
4Irish LassieTiago Pereira122Gerard Piccioni30-1
5CharmingslewGary Stevens122Neil French10-1
6Mo See CalMario Gutierrez122Doug F. O'Neill4-1
7Allie's LoveLaura Werner115Art Sherman12-1
8Sunset MelodyCecily Evans122Marcia Stortz30-1
9Tribal DanceTyler Conner122Mark Glatt8-1
10Lady CaliforniaAustin Solis122Daniel Dunham30-1
11Inland EmpireMike Smith122Peter Eurton7-2

EIGHTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $58,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $62,500.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Lewys VaporizerKent Desormeaux124David Jacobson7-262,500
2Clear the MineRafael Bejarano124Mark Glatt6-162,500
3Adens DreamEvin Roman124Peter Miller12-162,500
4Desert LawStewart Elliott123Carla Gaines3-1
5Horse GreedyKyle Frey122Brian J. Koriner12-1
6Dr. DorrDrayden Van Dyke122Bob Baffert9-2
7AristocraticRuben Fuentes121Victor L. Garcia4-1
8Bobby Abu DhabiVictor Espinoza121Peter Miller6-1

NINTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $75,000. 'Blue Norther Stakes'. Fillies. 2 year olds.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Treasuring Rajiv Maragh120Simon Callaghan7-2
2X S GoldKent Desormeaux120James M. Cassidy20-1
3RetroMike Smith120Richard E. Mandella3-1
4Holy DiverModesto Linares120Charles R. Stutts50-1
5Deep Breath Tyler Conner120Eoin G. Harty20-1
6Empress of LovTiago Pereira120Gary Sherlock30-1
7Silken SpyMartin Pedroza120J. Eric Kruljac6-1
8Streak of LuckIgnacio Puglisi120Matthew Chew20-1
9One Fast BroadGary Stevens124Mick Ruis7-2
10Ippodamia's GirlRafael Bejarano120Mike Puype4-1
11MultiplayerTyler Baze124Tim Yakteen10-1
Also Eligible
12Finess Bere Drayden Van Dyke120Bob Baffert5-1
13Mraseel Alonso Quinonez120Richard Baltas6-1
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