1/17: Gulfstream/Santa Anita (P4's)

[Kasept]

Friday's double carryover at Santa Anita was again an exersize in ticket building. Despite no winner paying much better than 5-1, a successful run of the sequence brought back a terrific $43,360 (Consos $438.00) to an estimated 25 players. At least was able to warm up a little on the day after two dreadful efforts Wednesday and Thursday. Getting my single in the skien (Alex's Wish in the 5th) was maddening given that it I had already been bumped from the wager missing the 2 early legs. Leaving 'Super Add' A Flicker of Light off the P4 ticket cost the very generous $350 Quad return, but was at least able to recoup some simoleans keying Alex's Wish for a nice $89 triple. Hope you did OK and are ready for a great Saturday of racing across the country!


GULFSTREAM


POST-SCRATCHES


7th: OC/N$Y, F&M-4+, 7f (.50 P4, P3, DD, Super)

Well-matched bunch and some attractive prices should emerge..

Most Likely: #5 So Glitzy 4-1: Cheif's 6yo dangerous fresh & this strip.. 5th
Best Value: #4 SCR (Subbing #7 Stormin Mon 6-1) WON
Next Best: #12 Swift Temper 3-1: Romans returnee drilling well.. 8th
Super Add: #1 D'wild Ride 20-1: Orseno closer can fire off break.. 4th


8th: Dania Beach, 3yo, 1m-T (P3, DD, Super)

Most Likely: #9 Kopitar 3-1: Military gelding had impressive 2yo pair.. 6th
Best Value: #3 Big Al Cordes 20-1: Crazy ML price; Last off-turf a toss.. 13th
Next Best: #14 Jack Spratt 6-1: Leparoux will needs to work out trip.. WON
Super Add: #10 Sweetlandofliberty 20-1: Comfortable either surface.. 7th


9th: Mr. Prospector (Gr. III), 4+, 6f (DD, Super)

Most Likely: #7 Rollers 4-1: Tagg PHA stake winner comes back running.. 2nd
Best Value: #1 Kelly's Landing 6-1: Now 8, Kenneally star likes Hallandale.. 7th
Next Best: #6 He's So Chic 5-2: 5yo challenged FabStrike honorably last.. 4th


10th: MDN CLM, 3yo-F, 1m-T (Super)

Most Likely: #12 Sky Cap 6-1: Willensky Sky Mesa was OK in debut.. 11th
Best Value: #8 Check Point 20-1: Goldberg karma moves Rahy mare miss.. 5th
Next Best: #10 Lovamor 3-1: Top connected bay should be better at 3.. 4th
Super Add: #4 Alexandrite Ring 10-1: Karma galore 2nd start for McPeek.. 3rd


<$75 P4 Play:

7: 1-3-5-7-9-12
8: 3-9
9: 1-7
10: 2-4-7-8-10-12

6x2x2x6 = 144 x .50 = $72



SANTA ANITA


PRE-SCRATCHES


3rd: MSW, 3yo, 8.5f (P3, DD, Super)

Potentially important maiden route for sophs..

Most Likely: #6 Infernal 7-2: Sir Cherokee (!) bay faced toughies; Breaks through.. 9th
Best Value: #2 Millenium Lakes 6-1: Casse has brought a loaded wagon out West.. 2nd
Next Best: #3 Mayor Marv 5-2: Baffert-Pegram rednut running up bit too often.. WON
Super Add: #9 Meteore 9-2: Mandella Pulpit improved on stretchout, had trouble.. 8th


6th: 58th Santa Ynez (Gr. II), 3yo-F, 7f (P4, P3, DD, Super)

SCR: #3, #10

Most Likely: #9 Alpha Kitten 9-5: Sadler grey has drilled 21f since Starlet.. WON
Best Value: #5 Empressive Lady 4-1: Expect big try off :57.4 move 1/9.. 6th
Next Best: #8 Evita Argentina 5-2: Righted ship in Moccasin; Totes 6f bullet.. 2nd
Super Add: #1 Candilejas 15-1: Mullins miss the right exotics use at price.. 4th


7th: 29th San Rafael (Gr. II), 3yo, 1m (P3, DD, Super)

Great kickoff to the Cali sophomore season with intriguing cast..

Most Likely: #6 Square Eddie 8-5: O'Neill told ATR juvy star is ready for 3yo debut.. 2nd
Next Best: #1 The Pamplemousse 4-1: Canani's 'grapefruit' broke MDN in route bow.. WON
Exotics Use: #2 Fiddlers Afleet 6-1: Dangerous NYB was purchased off Runyon run-up.. 5th
Super Add: #4 Ryehill Dreamer 12-1: Shirreffs' Euro surprise package overlaid at ML.. 3rd


8th: 57th San Fernando (Gr. II), 4yo, 8.5f (DD, Super)

Unbelievably deep and harrowing field for this important Santa Anita H'cap run up event..

Best Value: #9 Silver Sword 30-1: Celeb outfit colt looks live stretching out.. 10th
Most Likely: #10 Slew's Tiznow 7-2: Aced War Chant with big fig; Rested, tactical.. 4th
Next Best: #6 Nownownow 12-1: Malibu prepped; Attractive returning to 2 turns.. WON
Super Add: #2 Wishful Tomcat 8-1: New to IEAH, versatile rig a threat saving ground.. 3rd


9th: CLM, 4+, 6.5f-DHT (Super High 5)

Most Likely: #6 Railroad 5-2 2nd
Best Value: #8 Jack Hes Tops 15-1 9th
Next Best: #1 Valiant Effort 7-2 3rd
Exotics Use: #3 Luhuk's Dancer 8-1 7th
Hi-5 Play: #10 Rivergrade Boy 20-1 4th


<$75 P4 Play:

6: 5-8-9
7: 6
8: 2-6-9-10
9: 1-3-5-6-8-10

3x1x4x6 = $72


Good luck!
Steve