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Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, March 23, 2024 Video of Jeff Siegel’s Prime Plays for Saturday   RACE 1 7-GHOST COAST Degree of confidence: C+ • Was a beaten choice facing similar foes in last two outings. • Has prior form that is good enough; picks up J. Hernandez. • Outside draw, […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, March 22, 2024 RACE 1 2-ALL THAT GLORY Degree of confidence: B- • Exits a monster race but weakened after chasing a blistering pace. • Much easier pace flow today when switching to the flat turf course. • Retains Frankie; adds blinkers; race before last makes him […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Sunday, March 17, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s Prime Plays Video   RACE 1 6-IRISH ROSE Degree of confidence: B+ • Has a history of running well fresh and shows sharp comeback drills. • Strong runner-up over this course and distance in her debut last year. • Barn has solid […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, March 16, 2024 (Updated at 11:00 a.m. following late scratches)   RACE 1 2-FORTY NINER GOLD Degree of confidence: C+ • Good debut speed before weakening when third facing similar. • Has a right to be fitter and stronger in his second career outing. • Barn has […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, March 15, 2024 RACE 1 1-AMERICANDREAMMAKER Degree of confidence: B- • Lightly raced American Pharoah filly is a progressive sort. • Guaranteed a ground saving trip from her good rail draw. • Retains top rider Juan Hernandez, should be along in time. Others to consider: 5-Tahini.   […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Sunday, March 10, 2024   Jeff Siegel’s Prime Plays Video   RACE 1 4-PHENOM Degree of confidence: C+ • Overmatched in the Wishing Well Stakes, much easier today. • Very fast and needs the lead; appears quickest of the bunch. • Two time winner over the local lawn; […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, March 9, 2024 RACE 1 5-CANE CREEK ROAD Degree of confidence: B • Freshened since November; shows a healthy recent work tab. • Good and consistent recent form; likes this short sprint trip. • Plenty of early zip but is most effective when held up early. Others […]

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 […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Monday, March 4, 2024 RACE 1 4-MARINAS TINA Degree of confidence: B • Makes the all-important drop from maiden to maiden claiming. • Away for 11 months, steady work tab for return at Los Alamitos. • High percentage barn has strong stats with the comebacker angle. Others to […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Sunday, March 3, 2024 RACE 1 5-ASADA FRIES Degree of confidence: C+ • Solid runner-up in Cal Cup Oaks; class drop to the first level. • First time Lasix; retains Juan Hernandez; good tactical speed. • Moderate figures but has produced a series of forward moves. Others to […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, March 1, 2024 RACE 1 4-LAMPORGHINI Degree of confidence: B- • Fresh from clever a win over this course and distance, tough again. • Rising speed figures with each start; can continue on the upgrade. • Healthy recent work pattern with three nice breezes since raced. Others […]

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 […]

February 24, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, February 24, 2024 RACE 1 5-BANDWAGON Degree of confidence: B- • Continued his improving pattern with clever recent maiden win. • Earned a career top speed figure in his first try over the local lawn. • Shorter trip is no issue and appears to […]

February 23, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita  RACE 1 1-ANTIBES Degree of confidence: B- • Tough beat when missing in a photo facing similar foes last month. • Lands the preferred rail post and is guaranteed a ground-saving trip. • Retains Juan Hernandez, solid on figures, appears ready to graduate. Others to consider: […]

February 18, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Sunday, February 18, 2024 RACE 1 3-AURATIUM Degree of confidence: B- • First time in a maiden claimer; can take advantage of the class relief. • Removes the blinkers, projects to settle early and deliver a good kick. • Rispoli-McCarthy powerful jockey/trainer combo (24% this […]