Santa Anita 12/30 Analysis

[avance2000]

I really like Squallaciuos in the G1 La Brea Stakes.
I see this as one of those races where three connections (Downthedustyroad, River's Prayer, and Win McCool) are going to try to steal the race from the front, and a race that does not appear to have an abundance of early speed will develop into a three-horse speed duel anyway. The fast-closing Squallacious should be there to pick up the pieces.
Her race this spring at 7f (the distance of the La Brea) is the strongest past performance of any of these, and her recent works are strong.
The long layoff does not bother me that much because of the strong works, and because of how sharp she was in her debut, which tells me she is the type that can get fit and ready off a series of fast works.
She is my top pick today.