Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, March 22, 2024
RACE 1
2-ALL THAT GLORY
Degree of confidence: B-
• Exits a monster race but weakened after chasing a blistering pace.
• Much easier pace flow today when switching to the flat turf course.
• Retains Frankie; adds blinkers; race before last makes him a live item.
Others to consider: 4-Metro; 5-Fast Chaz.
RACE 2
2-PRANCINGTHRUPARIS
Degree of confidence: B
• Game winner on turf two races back; faces the same group on dirt.
• Ran well (beaten in a photo) over this track and distance two back.
• Steadily rising speed figures; employs an effective pace stalking style.
Others to consider: 1-Petit Filet.
RACE 3
7-GYPSY KING
Degree of confidence: B
• Just missed at even money following a layoff over course and distance.
• Chance to make amends but is winless in five starts over the local lawn.
• Drawn nicely outside, should have every chance from a stalking position.
Others to consider: 1-Neon Lights.
RACE 4
3-WHIMSICAL HEIR
Degree of confidence: B+
• First start since last May while taking a realistic drop in class.
• Speed figures earned last year make her dangerous at this level.
• Healthy tab for return; Glatt barn has strong stats with layoffs.
Others to consider: 1-Donita Rose.
RACE 5
3-RHINO
Degree of confidence: B+
• Displayed considerable promise in two starts in his juvenile campaign.
• Missed all of 2023 but returns protected and has been breezing well.
• First time gelding, first time Lasix; offers a good gamble off the bench.
Others to consider: 2-Bert’s Prospect;,5-Run Bryce Run.
RACE 6
1-BIG NOVEL
Degree of confidence: B
• Always trouble prone, especially at the gate, but can win with best effort.
• Favorable inside post position assures a ground saving, pace stalking trip.
• In the money in five of six starts over this track; big jockey switch to Prat.
Others to consider: 4-Lisa’s Nonno.
RACE 7
6-ENJOY IT STRAIT
Degree of confidence: B+
• Returned off a long layoff to score gamely sprinting with a solid figure.
• Stretches out, enjoys this distance, projects to inherit a stalking trip.
• Three nice breezes since raced; loves to win races (8 for 17 lifetime).
Others to consider: 4-Moogie Son; 2-Dick Best; 9-Ferrariano.
RACE 8
5-DARK MARCUS
Degree of confidence: B-
• 19-race maiden has had only four dirt starts; main track form is solid.
• Plummets to the bottom rung maiden $20,000 level for the first time.
• Stretches out again, projects to settle into an ideal second flight spot.
Others to consider: 6-Hardmoneymuchachos; 7-Chrome to Riches.
RACE 9
1-WEEMISSGRAMMY
Degree of confidence: C+
• Failed as the favorite facing similar after finding herself on the lead.
• Needs patient handling and benefits from a big switch to J. Hernandez.
• Guaranteed an ideal ground saving, second flight trip from the rail.
Others to consider: 3-Marinas Tina (Ire); 2-Adelie (Ire).
