Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Thursday, April 4, 2024
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RACE 1
7-DASHINGLY
Degree of confidence: B+
• Debuting John Sherriffs-trained filly acts like a smart prospect.
• Displayed good a.m. speed and faces a field without much of it.
• Barn has been cold, but this filly may be able to turn it around.
Others to consider: 8-Not A Sinner
RACE 2
2-FLATTERWITHJEWELS
Degree of confidence: C+
• Been flattening out in recent races but catches a modest field.
• First or second in 7 of 16 career starts over the local main track.
• Projects to inherit an ideal stalking trip and have every chance.
Others to consider: 6-De Joria.
RACE 3
6-SORRENTO SKY (IRE)
Degree of confidence: B+
• Irish import ran very well in both starts over a synthetic track.
• Tries grass in his U.S. debut and is bred on both sides to like it.
• Missed in a photo to Tarsus, a better colt than he is facing today.
Others to consider: 2-Legitify (Ire); 3-Mr. Fabricator.
RACE 4
7-HOT LAVA CAKE
Degree of confidence: C+
• Brought $200,000 at auction, trailed in debut, being tossed away today.
• Had an okay work since raced; have to believe she can fit at the bottom.
• Retains Juan Hernandez (good sign) and is comfortably drawn outside.
Others to consider: 5-Max’s Maxine; 1-Love My Candy.
RACE 5
4-FREEDOM LASS
Degree of confidence: B
• Tough beat when nailed on the wire in a similar affair last month.
• Repeat of last will be good enough; projects to enjoy a soft trip.
• In the money in nine of 13 career outings over the local turf course.
Others to consider: 1-Musical Rhapsody.
RACE 6
3-ELTONSINGSANOTHER
Degree of confidence: B-
• Worn down late when earning a career top figure facing similar foes.
• Never off the board in four starts over the Santa Anita main track.
• Most effective on the front end and looks like the controlling speed.
Others to consider: 6-Irish Wahine; 5-Uncontrollable.
RACE 7
4-STAY AND SCAM
Degree of confidence: B+
• Facing open company and stretching out, catch her and collect.
• Was an extra game winner over the downhill Irish O’Brien Stakes.
• Comfortable pace projection; pedigree says she can get the mile.
Others to consider: 7-Turnerloose.
RACE 8
3-FAYETTE FOX
Degree of confidence: B+
• Returns off a long layoff for a barn that is strong with this angle.
• Plenty of promise last year; was tons the best in Arizona Oaks.
• Picks up leading rider Juan Hernandez; should be along in time.
Others to consider: 4-Delitefull Hart.
RACE 9
1-JOHANNES
Degree of confidence: B+
• Tackling tough, seasoned, older horses in first start since last May.
• Solid drills for comeback; was a two time stakes winner last year.
• Projects to enjoy a cozy, ground-saving, second flight journey.
Others to consider: 3-Gold Phoenix.
