Jeff Siegel’s Blog” “What You Need to Know” for Santa Anita – Sunday, February 25, 2025

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.

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