SA for sat 1-13-07

Horses to watch at Santa Anita
Race 1 - El Salsero-good works and a cagey barn on a huge drop with this one. I believe this is go time.
Race 2 - #11 Range Roover will never be 6-1 as his morning line suggests but I like him here. Total bomb #10 Bertrando's Flag for the suddenly warm McAnally barn.
Race 3 - #3 Notional appears to be a standout but these are all improving 3 yo's.
Race 4 - Rodeo Shopper appears set for his best with GoGo.
Race 5 - Tiz Afire appeared to be best in his last race when Leparoux had to wait an eternity turning for home and lost a ton of ground. This is his third off the layoff and his form on reg dirt is admirable.
Race 6 - The #3 Island in the Sky appears set for a big effort at 15-1 on the morning line. I love his trainer and this is the only time i ever bet this jock when he rides for Dickie. That being said, Baffert appear to have 2 very nice colts in here and either of them could win. I think Victor probably had his choice but who knows. #9 Saintly Son worked evenly with Bitter Bill who disposed of an allowance field yesterday.
Race 7 - Not one of my stronger plays for the day but #9 Peter and Zoe has been working on relaxing in the morning and at 10-1 with GoGo, take a stab. #3 Firebird Sweet looks lke he will excel at the distance, but i despise Solis.
Race 8 - On what basis is the highly overrated Brother Derek favored on the morning line. He has no chance to win. He cheapens himself with every start. Midnight Lute continues to train forwardly and was troubled at the start in his latest. I think he will have no trouble with the added distance and looks strong. Awesome Gem loves Santa Anita ans figures to be a value play.
Race 9 - I like the looks of #1 Veils de Fleur. This will be his third start and Valdivia stays with this one in what is a rather nondescript field. Excellent value on the morning line.

***As a side note, the morning line maker at Santa Anita has been horrible so far this meet. I would say that his morning line favorites have actually been favorites less than half of the time. Not an easy job, but this is pathetic.