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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 […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, February 17, 2024 RACE 1 3-FOR A LAUGH (Ire) Degree of confidence: B • Career top speed figure in recent sharp maiden claiming win,. • Protected today in a sign of confidence, dangerous right back. • Should enjoy the extra furlong and retains Frankie Dettori. Others to […]

February 16, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, February 16, 2024 RACE 1 3-SNEAK A SMILE Degree of confidence: B+ • Strong runner-up over this course and distance in a similar spot. • Fast on speed figures, most effective when given a patient ride. • Late developing four-year-old gelding has room for […]

February 11, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita RACE 1 4-INTO IT Degree of confidence: B- • Too fresh and pulled in recent comeback, should bet set today. • Most effective with a second flight trip, tough if cooperates. • Career top speed figure in last race, similar effort can beat these. Others to […]

February 10, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita RACE 1 3-MADIHA Degree of confidence: C+ • First or second in 7 of 11 outings over the Santa Anita lawn. • Stretching out after a series of sprints; has won at a mile. • Likely to inherit and ideal stalking trip and have every chance. […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, February 3, 2024 (Updated 11:00 AM PT)     RACE 1 2-QUEEN OF POIMPEII Degree of confidence: B- • Freshened; two tough beats sprinting over the local lawn last fall. • Likes to settle early and produce a late run, jockey fits her well. • Shows a […]

February 2, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 Updated 11:35 AM (PT) RACE 1 2-NESSO’S LASTHURRAH Degree of confidence: B+ • Smart maiden win on grass, surface switch today no issue • Earned a strong, vastly improved speed figure in victory. • Despite his 18-1 price, sharp win was […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita  RACE 1 6-HAPPYASACLAM Degree of confidence: B+ • Rising speed figures when every outing and is ready to graduate. • Good stalking style and appears likely to enjoy a trouble free journey. • Freshened for two months, shows a healthy recent series of workouts. Others to consider: 5-No Way […]