Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, March 8, 2024
RACE 1
5-PETSOLDFASHIONED
Degree of confidence: C+
• Missed by a neck facing similar; not much more will be needed.
• Lands a cozy outside draw; can pop and go or stalk and pounce.
• Switches to Frankie; consistent figures; should have no excuses.
Others to consider: 4-Bowtie Boys.
RACE 2
3-BONAQUA
Degree of confidence: A-
• Classic two-sprints-and-a-stretch-out pattern; ready to win.
• Rising figures; seems likely to produce another forward move.
• Her pedigree (Tonalist) suggests she will relish a two turn trip.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 3
3-NESSO’S LASTHARRAH
Degree of confidence: B+
• Was worn down late in an off-the-turf sprint facing similar foes.
• Ran a winning race while finishing six lengths clear of the rest.
• Surface change to the main track should not be much of an issue.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 4
2-HERO STATUS
Degree of confidence: B+
• Away 11 months but has been working lights out for blazing barn.
• In the money in all five starts (two wins) over the local dirt track.
• Fast on figures, likes the front end but can stalk and pounce, too.
Others to consider: 1-Flyiung Drummer; 4-It’s My House.
RACE 5
2-DERECHO DANDY
Degree of confidence: C+
• Lacks a winning punch (1-for-19) but rates top billing by default.
• Stretches out again after a solid runner-up facing similar sprinting.
• One-paced grinder gets a favorable draw and lands leading jockey.
Others to consider: 5-Billy’s Bet.
RACE 6
2-IRISH WAHINE
Degree of confidence: B
• Loves to win races (8-for-20) and shows three scores over local dirt.
• Defeated $20,00 optional claimers; today plummets to the bottom.
• Obviously for sale (issues?) but can win if she has one good one left.
Others to consider: 6-La Paloma Blanca.
RACE 7
5-GENERAL MATHIS
Degree of confidence: B+
• Launches a comeback and shows a work tab that looks solid.
• Was a clever winner in an off the turf affair two races back.
• Barn has strong stats with layoffs; speed figures are strong.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 8
1-NAUVOO
Degree of confidence: B+
• Two back-to-back runaway wins with huge figs over track and distance.
• Claimed in last three starts; protected today in first start for C. DeAlba.
• Lands the favorable rail and likely will employ usual gate-to-wire tactics.
Others to consider: 3-Mystic Flyer; 5-California Tiger.
