February 23, 2024
Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita
RACE 1
1-ANTIBES
Degree of confidence: B-
• Tough beat when missing in a photo facing similar foes last month.
• Lands the preferred rail post and is guaranteed a ground-saving trip.
• Retains Juan Hernandez, solid on figures, appears ready to graduate.
Others to consider: 5-Maxville; 4-City of Angels.
RACE 2
2-TANGLEDUPINGREY
Degree of confidence: C+
• Makes a trainer change, tries a drop in class, seems as good as any.
• Shows several better than par speed figures for this $12,500 level.
• Soft pace projection, likely to settle into a comfortable stalking spot.
Others to consider: 6-Elevado.
RACE 3
3-ARROGATES SPIRIT
Degree of confidence: B
• Away since November of 2022, workouts on solid, should fire fresh.
• Returns as a first time gelding, removes blinkers, first time in seller.
• Has some early speed, first time two turns, projects as pace factor.
Others to consider: I Got a Guy; 6-Hardmoneymuchachos.
RACE 4
4-DON’T BRING CRAZY
Degree of confidence: B
• Distant but respectable second in Santa Ynez Stakes, tackles easier.
• First time Lasix, projects to have a strong pace presence throughout.
• Solid on speed figures, healthy work pattern, ready for a career top.
Others to consider: 3-Tambo; 6-Blackprink (Ire).
RACE 5
6-WEEMISSGRAMMY
Degree of confidence: B
• Showed improving form last year before having her season cut short.
• Comeback drills indicate she might be a better type this time around.
• Goes for red hot jockey/trainer combo; employs an ideal stalking style.
Others to consider: 3-Etheric; 2-Sunglasses (GB).
RACE 6
3-E J WON THE CUP
Degree of confidence: B+
• Burned money as the favorite in three of his last four outings.
• Deserves one more chance with a drop into a maiden optional.
• Returns to the main track and stretches out for the first time.
Others to consider: 6-Winsitwell.
RACE 7
7-GYPSY QUEEN
Degree of confidence: B
• Freshened since November, class drop to $30,000 is a bit suspicious.
• Brief work tab on the comeback trail is another concerning factor.
• However, lands top rider Juan Hernandez and is fastest on figures.
Others to consider: 5-The Bullion Bomber (Ire).
RACE 8
8-WISHTHEYALLCOULDBE
Degree of confidence: B-
• Second in last pair and earned career top speed figure facing similar.
• Comfortable outside draw ensures an ideal pace stalking journey.
• Never worse than second in five career starts over the local strip.
Others to consider: 1-Uncontrollable.
RACE 9
1-MOOGIE SON
Degree of confidence: C+
- Solid fit but always has preferred to run second or third than win.
- Lacks tactical speed but generally produces a strong late kick.
- Projects to enjoy a ground saving trip and then have every chance.
Others to consider: 2-Billy’s Bet.
