Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Sunday, March 24, 2024
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RACE 1
1-MYSTIC SPIRIT
Degree of confidence: B+
• Shows the classic two-sprints-and-a-stretch out angle from the rail.
• Pedigree suggests this one mile trip on grass should suit her fine.
• Cal-bred gelding produced significant improvement on numbers.
Others to consider: 6. J. Dutton.
RACE 2
5-MAGIC ACCOUNT
Degree of confidence: C+
• Has very little to beat in this bottom-rung maiden claiming dirt sprint.
• Displayed good zip before fading in only prior outing facing tougher.
• Returns with blinkers; work tab looks decent but contains a few gaps.
Others to consider: 4. Getemdusty.
RACE 3
6-FORGIVING SPIRIT
Degree of confidence: B+
• Four time winner over the local lawn is protected today by P. Miller.
• Big try in claimer over this course and distance earlier this month.
• Lovely outside draw in small field, guaranteed an ideal stalking trip.
Others to consider: 5-Virat.
RACE 4
3-MOBE TOWN
Degree of confidence: B-
• Strong runner-up facing similar over track and distance last start.
• Was eight lengths clear of the rest while earning a sharp figure.
• However, already has had nine chances; not be one to count on.
Others to consider: 4-Spend It All.
RACE 5
1-CROSBY BEACH
Degree of confidence: B
• Raised in class by new stable after a $50,000 claim, lands good rail.
• Beaten favorite in last pair but numbers are strong and consistent.
• Two time winner over the local lawn and picks up the leading rider.
Others to consider: 4-Cathkin Peak (Ire); 6-Carmelita’s Man.
RACE 6
1-LAKE SUPERIOR
Degree of confidence: C+
• Five runner field, each with a chance, so this should be a spread race.
• Lands the rail and likely will be sent early to establish the running.
• Million dollar son of Quality Road may be starting to figure things out.
Others to consider: 3-Ashcraft; 2-Theismann; 5-Duran.
RACE 7
7-CLOVISCONNECTION
Degree of confidence: A-
• Thoroughly genuine and consistent; handles any surface or distance.
• Been away since fast stakes score on dirt at Fresno last fall; good works.
• Catches a field without much zip and projects to be the controlling speed.
Others to consider: 6-Johnny Podres.
RACE 8
1-HIGHLANDS
Degree of confidence: B+
• Given an easy run when finishing on her own courage in recent dash.
• Stretches out today to her best trip and should be much more serious.
• Favorable rail draw ensures an ideal second flight, ground-saving trip.
Others to consider: 6-Sea Dancer; 9-Visually.
