February 25, 2024
Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, February 25, 2024
RACE 1
2-COMRADERY (IRE)
Degree of confidence: C+
• Wheeled back in two weeks after turning in a clinker.
• Game winner two races back, tough with similar try.
• Favorable jockey switch, projects to enjoy good trip.
Others to consider: 5-Honos Man.
RACE 2
5-MOTORCADE
Degree of confidence: C+
• Realistic class drop to the bottom rung following a layoff.
• Earned better than par speed figures for this class level.
• Healthy work tab should have him plenty fit for top try.
Others to consider: 1-Mobe Town.
RACE 3
3-ANMER HALL
Degree of confidence: B
• Was a clever winner last summer in a restricted $32,000 claimer.
• Returns protected in a sign of confidence by new connections.
• Lands the stable’s go-to rider Rispoli, solid fit on speed figures.
Others to consider: 5-Im a Lucky Man.
RACE 4
4-CRIMSON ROSE
Degree of confidence: B+
• Genuine and consistent; earned a career top figure in last win.
• Enjoys the lead but can stalk and pounce if race flow dictates.
• Never worse than second in three starts over the local dirt strip.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 5
4-MS BO J
Degree of confidence: B-
• Third in both starts with solid speed figures, adds blinkers today.
• Best of the known element and projects to be on or near the lead.
• Vulnerable facing a good filly; Glatt has two newbies to worry about.
Others to consider: 6-Notime For Squalls; 2-Matina.
RACE 6
5-LISA’S NONNO
Degree of confidence: B
• Beat a similar field at this level as a maiden, so is eligible right back.
• Glatt horses are running through the roof in the past several weeks.
• Good tactical speed, likely to inherit and ideal stalking trip outside.
Others to consider: 4-Big Novel.
RACE 7
7-LEYAS CANDY
Degree of confidence: B-
• Away for 10 months, recent work tab should have him fit enough.
• Returns as a first time gelding and could be better this time around.
• Glatt barn 30 percent with layoffs; but this tough vet may prefer dirt.
Others to consider: 5-Andy Can You Hear Me; 1-Spiritual Advisor.
RACE 8
1-MR FABRICATOR
Degree of confidence: B
• Third in all three starts with rising numbers; first time two turning.
• Favorable rail draw, adds blinkers, likely to try gate-to-wire tactics.
• Pedigree suggests he will handle a mile, nice breeze since raced.
Others to consider: 6-Ignite the Light.
RACE 9
4-AG BULLET
Degree of confidence: B
• Displayed plenty of promise last year; returns off an 11 month vacation.
• San Luis Rey Downs work tab is impressive for new trainer Richard Baltas.
• Projects to enjoy a comfortable stalking trip outside and have her chance.
Others to consider: 2-Gracelund Gray; 10-School Dance.
RACE 10
4-CLEMENTS RIDE
Degree of confidence: B
• Lightly raced, improving, and shows rising figures with each outing.
• Lacked room entering the lane, got clear, and finished with energy.
• Failed as the choice in his last pair but was unlucky, one more chance.
Others to consider: 6-Travelin’ Show.
