Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita
RACE 1
2-MAYMUN
Degree of confidence: B+
• Blistering :09 3/5 breeze in 2023 OBS March Sale; brought $900,000.
• Local workouts indicate immense ability and should have him ready.
• Main caution: very green in recent drills so he can only beat himself.
Others to consider: 8-All That Glory.
RACE 2
5-HOUNDSTOOTH
Degree of confidence: B-
• Lackluster form last fall; was freshened and may bounce back off layoff.
• Realistic class drop for 7-year-old seeking a confidence restoring win.
• Several back speed figures earned last year would handle this assignment.
Others to consider: 4-The Bullion Bomber (Ire); 3-Pat’s Paddock Pick.
RACE 3
2-MO FOX GIVIN
Degree of confidence: B+
• Was victimized by a lack of pace but finished well against the grain.
• Adds Lasix, hoping for some help up front and switches to F. Prat.
• Back with first level allowance foes; rising speed figures, solid pick.
Others to consider: 5-Ms Brightside (Ire).
RACE 4
5-BENDETTIJOE
Degree of confidence: B
• Unplaced in two starts after breaking his maiden, tries a class drop.
• Exits a considerably stronger race, facing a much softer pace scenario.
• Cerin barn starting to heat up, has this Tapit gelding properly spotted.
Others to consider: 4-Mystic Flyer.
RACE 5
5-BIGREDSANDRIBEYES
Degree of confidence: B
• First time gelding, first time Lasix, first time drop into a maiden claimer.
• Liked the way he has been breezing of late, big improvement projected.
• Goes for a hot barn (Doug O’Neill) and switches to Juan Hernandez.
Others to consider: 7-Gold Foot; 8-Potential Span; 1-When Heroes Fly.
RACE 6
5-SCARY FAST RIDE
Degree of confidence: B+
• Lightly raced with rising speed figures, style suits extended sprint trip.
• Impressive maiden win three races back over the Santa Anita dirt track.
• Not particularly quick early but catches a comfortable pace scenario.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 7
5-BLUE FASHION
Degree of confidence: B+
• Was given an easy run in debut but still produced a good late kick.
• Recent sharp half mile breeze indicates she is ready to step forward.
• Gets an extra furlong to work with, offers excellent longshot value.
Others to consider: 3-Circle of Trust; 1-Sea Dancer.
Jeff Siegel’s “Eye Catcher” Video:
Blue Fashion – Santa Anita, Jan. 15, 2024.
View Workout Video
RACE 8
2-COFFEE IN BED
Degree of confidence: B+
• Exits a monster race on grass, much prefers the Santa Anita main track.
• Been working in superior fashion and may produce a career top effort.
• Reunited with win rider Mike Smith; offers an excellent price gamble.
Others to consider: 6-Midnight Memories.
Jeff Siegel’s “Eye Catcher” Video:
Coffee in Bed – Santa Anita, Jan. 2, 2024.
View Workout Video
RACE 9
2-BALDORO
Degree of confidence: B-
• Wide open grass grab bag; first time gelding has numbers that fit.
• Missed all of 2023 but solid work tab should have him fit enough.
• Nicely drawn inside, projects to enjoy a comfortable mid-pack trip.
Others to consider: 4-Carribean King.
