February 2, 2024
Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, Feb. 2, 2024
Updated 11:35 AM (PT)
RACE 1
2-NESSO’S LASTHURRAH
Degree of confidence: B+
• Smart maiden win on grass, surface switch today no issue
• Earned a strong, vastly improved speed figure in victory.
• Despite his 18-1 price, sharp win was no fluke, can repeat.
Others to consider: 5-Beer Money.
RACE 2
3-BIG BUZZ
Degree of confidence: B
• Veteran gelding returns to his winning level, solid top choice.
• First or second in four of eight starts over the local main track.
• Needs patient handling; regular pilot Alsagoor knows him well.
Others to consider: 4-Settecento.
RACE 3
4-QUARIA THUNDER
Degree of confidence: B+
• First career start over conventional dirt while facing two rivals.
• Projects to enjoy an ideal stalking trip and have every chance.
• Recent form is consistent with (turf) figures that can beats these.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 4
3-LETTHELIQUORTALK
Degree of confidence: B
• Ran better than looked in his debut facing tougher maiden claimers.
• Adds Lasix, takes a class drop to the bottom rung, switches to Berrios.
• Though well beaten, earned a better than par number in his first start.
Others to consider: 4-Smiling Jojo.
RACE 5
1-TOP GUN TOMMY
Degree of confidence: B+
• Popular at the claim box, has changed hands in last four races.
• Seeks his fourth straight score, earned career top figure last start.
• Back with Steve Knapp, won for this trainer during the fall meet.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 6
3-SAND TO SEA
Degree of confidence: B+
• Has performed very well in each of her three main track starts.
• Been sprinting, will be sharp stretching out and handle the trip.
• Potentially the controlling speed but can stalk if called upon.
Others to consider: 6-Boogie Like.
RACE 7
6-SWEET AZTECA
Degree of confidence: B+
• Was ambitiously placed in the La Flores Stakes and did well.
• Established hot pace but weakened late while possibly rusty.
• Facing entry level allowance ranks; lands a cozy outside draw.
Others to consider: 5-Nokie.
RACE 8
6-ULTIMATE AUTHORITY
Degree of confidence: B
• Improved considerably over this track and distance last month.
• Pressed the pace, dug in, battled gamely, but missed by a head.
• Was far clear of the rest; a similar effort today earns him a diploma.
Others to consider: 1-Gate to Paradise; 7-Where’s My Ring.
