Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, February 17, 2024
RACE 1
3-FOR A LAUGH (Ire)
Degree of confidence: B
• Career top speed figure in recent sharp maiden claiming win,.
• Protected today in a sign of confidence, dangerous right back.
• Should enjoy the extra furlong and retains Frankie Dettori.
Others to consider: 2-Explain This Audit.
RACE 2
2-MR. BIG BUCKS
Degree of confidence: C+
• Freshened since the fall, first time Lasix; first time gelding.
• Has some speed and was a strong runner-up two races back.
• Numbers make him a solid fit, better type this time around?
Others to consider: 1-Mystic Spirit; 3-Last Call Paul.
RACE 3
3-WHERE IT’S AT
Degree of confidence: B
• Visually pleasing debut maiden winner at Golden Gate Fields.
• Was bottled up behind horses; got clear, quickened, drew clear.
• Needs to replicate his all-weather form on turf; likely to do so.
Others to consider: 7-Catmansue; 2-Stagger Lee.
RACE 4
3-SENSE
Degree of confidence: C+
• Showed signs of life when second over this track and distance.
• Speed figures are weak but is facing a very soft field for the level.
• Healthy work pattern since raced; can be expected to improve.
Others to consider: 7-Thirsty Lov.
RACE 5
3-LAUDATORY
Degree of confidence: B+
• Shows the always popular two-sprints-and-a-stretch-out pattern.
• Pedigree suggests she should improve over a distance of ground.
• Retains Juan Hernandez; likely to be on or near the lead throughout.
Others to consider: 9-Ima Joker.
RACE 6
4-CALIFORNIA TIGER
Degree of confidence:
• Holds a clear edge on numbers; looks well-spotted on the class drop.
• Has an ideal paced stalking style for this extended sprint distance.
• Failed as the odds-on choice facing similar but was well clear of the rest.
Others to consider: 3-Houndstooth.
RACE 7
6-BOLTAGE
Degree of confidence: B+
• Returns to turf and looked spectacular in recent blowout breeze.
• Has plenty of speed; should be allowed to show it down the hill.
• Overmatched in the San Vicente Stakes but earned a good figure.
Others to consider: 4-Hedwig; 3-Stay Hot.
RACE 8
5-OIL CAN KNIGHT
Degree of confidence: C+
• Five time winner over the local main track joins new barn today.
• Los Alamitos-based old timer shows solid and consistent form.
• Likely to employ a stalking style and have every chance close home.
Others to consider: 7-Patron d’Oro.
RACE 9
2-GHOST COAST
Degree of confidence: C+
• Strong middle move, loomed a threat, but lost his punch.
• Shortens to a mile and should improve with patient tactics.
• Cozy inside draw ensures a comfortably ground-saving trip.
Others to consider: 4-Caribbean King; 8-Precision Strike.
