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Horse racing, Santa Anita

Jeff Nahill’s Santa Anita opinions for Sunday, Dec. 27

FIRST RACE: 1. Scarlet Heat, 2. Kleen Karma, 3. New Heat. LONG SHOT: Eddie’s Sister.

SECOND RACE: 1. Miongolian Kingdom, 2. Mastering, 3. Exaulted. LONG SHOT: Direct Line.

THIRD RACE: 1. Party Game, 2. Ebeko, 3. Big Fish. LONG SHOT: Cathkin Peak.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Bolu, 2. Cashlings, 3. Love My Jimmy. LONG SHOT: Alexander’s Dream.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Armour Plate, 2. Honos Man, 3. Turn the Switch. LONG SHOT: Palace Prince.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Octopus, 2. Leprino, 3. Lolo Paniolo. LONG SHOT: Nonno’s Polaris.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Mr. Brownstone (best bet), 2. Jetovator, 3. Master Ryan. LONG SHOT: Zipper Mischief.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Warrens Candy Man, 2. The Chosen Vron, 3. Big Story. LONG SHOT: Hail Freedom.

NINTH RACE: 1. Miss Teheran, 2. Ridefortrhecause, 3. Zee Drop. LONG SHOT: Meal Ticket.

10TH RACE: 1. Pepe Tono, 2. Impression, 3. Wilshire Dude. LONG SHOT: King Eddie.

Good luck. Stay safe.

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Jeff Nahill’s Santa Anita opinions for Saturday, Sept. 26 (Races 7-11)

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Bodhicitta, 2. Lady Prancealot, 3. Tonahutu. LONG SHOT: Catch the Eye.


EIGHTH RACE: 1. Notable Exception (best bet), 2. Waspirant, 3. Spielberg. LONG SHOT: Rombauer.

NINTH RACE: 1. United, 2. Salvator Mundi, 3. Proud Pedro. LONG SHOT: Another Mystery.

10TH RACE: 1. Maximum Security, 2. Improbable, 3. Midcourt. LONG SHOT: Sleepy Eyes Todd.

11TH RACE: 1. Investment Account, 2. Alexander’s Dream, 3. Ingest. LONG SHOT: Warrens Candy Man.

Good luck. Stay safe.

FRIDAY’S RESULTS (Races 6-10)

Top choice winners: 1 (Big Runneur $5, seventh, exacta box $14.80)

Second choice winners: 0

Third choice winners: 1 (Gypsy Spirit $5, ninth)

Long shot winners: 2 (Into Chocolate $19.60, sixth, exacta box $44.40, trifecta box $53; Enriched by Deb $13.60, 10th)

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Santa Anita opinions for Saturday, June 8

FIRST: 1. Tammy’s Window, 2. Super Patriot, 3. Candy Swirls. LONG SHOT: Fool’s Paradise.

SECOND: 1. Miss That Kat, 2. Jack’s Diva, 33. I Belong to Becky. LONG SHOT: Handsome John.

THIRD: 1. Dukes Up, 2. Oh Man, 3. Top of the Game. LONG SHOT: Mongolian Humor.

FOURTH: 1. Desmond Doss, 2. My Journey, 3. Flicflac. LONG SHOT: Bud Knight.

FIFTH: 1. Time for Kisses, 2. Convince, 3. A Dime for Me. LONG SHOT: Miss Bennet.

SIXTH: 1. Don’t Sell, 2. Great Return, 3. G Q Covergirl. LONG SHOT: Tizanillusion.

SEVENTH: 1. For Him, 2. Rick’s Dream, 3. Market Sentiment. LONG SHOT: Nova.

EIGHTH: 1. Factorial, 2. Overdue, 3. Ultimate Bango. LONG SHOT: Hootie.

NINTH: 1. San Giorgio, 2. Wicken Fen, 3. Lil Sydney. LONG SHOT: Red Valor.

10TH: 1. Formal Dude, 2. Drink, 3. Scrambled. LONG SHOT: Union Station.

Good luck

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Santa Anita opinions for Saturday, June 1

Preview: Looks like a very chalky card so go light.

FIRST RACE: 1. Aussie Fox, 2. Boru, 3. Conquest Smartee. LONG SHOT: Righful.

SECOND RACE: 1. Tiz Toffee, 2. Ciao Luna, 3. Pied N True. LONG SHOT: Cee Sam’s Girl.

THIRD RACE: 1. Bitter Ring Home, 2. Tough It Out, 3. Snazzy Dresser. LONG SHOT: Play Hard to Get.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Beleth, 2. Comical Ghost, 3. Oakland Mills. LONG SHOT: C Falls.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Foster Boi (best bet), 2. Juggles, 3. Silver Summer. LONG SHOT: Rinse and Repeat.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Morning Show, 2. Moana Luna, 3. King Jack. LONG SHOT: Dinesen.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Seranitsa, 2. Holly Hundy, 3. Maximum Rate. LONG SHOT: Hostess.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Paradise Woods, 2. La Force, 3. Tapped. LONG SHOT: Just a Smidge.

NINTH RACE: 1. Queen of Mean, 2. Pricing, 3. Jaccat. LONG SHOT: Tell It Again.

Good luck.

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Santa Anita opinions for Friday, May 31

FIRST RACE: 1. Midnight Bandit, 2. Will Dance,r 3. Outlaw. LONG SHOT: Big Bad Gary.

SECOND RACE: 1. Dearborn, 2. Breezy Bee, 3. Take a Leap. LONG SHOT: Ruby Trust.

THIRD RACE: 1. Next Flight, 2. Include the Tax, 3. Cal’s Gem. LONG SHOT: Project Leader.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Rumpus Cat, 2. Captivate, 3. Dallas Skyline. LONG SHOT: Aycara.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Zusha, 2. Kaydetre, 3. Donut Girl. LONG SHOT: Battleground State.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Acclimate, 2. Holy Ghost, 3. Mongolian Greywolf. LONG SHOT: East Rand.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Fire When Ready, 2. Wild Bean, 3. Satrapa. LONG SHOT: Nap Lajoie.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Kris’ Wild Kat, 2. Rebel War, 3. Taste’s Legend. LONG SHOT: Moon Juice.

Good luck.

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Santa Anita opinions for Monday, May 27

Note: Sorry it took so long this morning but Santa Anita didn’t post changes until late.

FIRST RACE: 1. Ameerah B, 2. Katsaros, 3. Pretty Point. LONG SHOT: Haughty Girl.

SECOND RACE: 1. Raneem, 2. Bowl of Soul WINNER $3.20, 3. Crystal Lake. LONG SHOT: Karmically.
THIRD RACE: 1. Shining Through, 2. Jasikan WINNER $5.20, 3. Big Scott Daddy. LONG SHOT: Power Down.
FOURTH RACE: 1. Nations Hope, 2. Studly Perfection, 3. Van Cortland. LONG SHOT: Point Guard.
FIFTH RACE: 1. Tiny Tina WINNER $8.20, 2. Foxtail, 3. Siberian Iris. LONG SHOT: Achira.
SIXTH RACE: 1. Chasin Lucas WINNER $5.60, 2. Wandering Patrol, 3. Christy Jackson. LONG SHOT: Erebuni.
SEVENTH RACE: 1. Rymska, 2. Vasilika WINNER $4.20, 3. Ahimas. LONG SHOT: Causeforcommotion.
EIGHTH RACE: 1. Gift Box, 2. Core Beliefs, 3. Vino Rosso WINNER $10.20. LONG SHOT: Higher Power.
NINTH RACE: 1. Delta Prince, 2. Catapult, 3. Sharp Samurai. LONG SHOT: River Boyne.
10TH RACE: 1. Dueling, 2. Cats Blame, 3. Adens Dream WINNER $5.40. LONG SHOT: Tap the Wire.

Good luck.

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Santa Anita opinions for Sunday, May 26 (update 2)

Preview: I’m only doing the dirt races for now. There is suppose to overnight rain so the turf races certainly seem to in jeopardy on the card.

UPDATE: Looks like rain hasn’t hit yet and Santa Anita lists turf as firm as of 10:10 a.m. That could change. Turf race selections are for grass only and we’ve lost a couple of top horses due to scratches already on the dirt.

FIRST RACE (TURF ONLY): 1. Little No Way WINNER $3.60, 2. Big Sky Logan, 3. Diamond Blitz. LONG SHOT: Armed Wall.

SECOND RACE: 1. Beyond Pleasure WINNER $2.60, 2. K P Satellite SCRATCHED, 3. Perfect Portrait. LONG SHOT: Girl Can Partie. New picks: 1. Beyond Pleasure, 2. Perfect Portrait, 3. Girl Can Partie. LONG SHOT: Cat’s Desire.

THIRD RACE (Turf): 1. Tequila Blanco, 2. Pointed WINNER $6.60, 3. Outlaw. LONG SHOT: Bud Knight.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Comical WINNER $5.40, 2. Golden Star Lady, 3. Go Big Blue Nation. LONG SHOT: Senora Power.

FIFTH RACE (TURF): 1. Tapwater WINNER $5.20, 2. Ladymidtown, 3. Gallovie. LONG SHOT: Red Bunting.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Sneaking Out (best bet), 2. Flor de La Mar, 3. Colonial Creed. LONG SHOT: My Majestic Rose WINNER $13.80.

SEVENTH RACE (TURF): 1. Lady Subee, 2. Belvoir Bay, 3. Painting Corners. LONG SHOT: Ginger Nut. THIS RACE IS OFF THE TURF. NEW PICKS ON DIRT: 1. S Y Sky WINNER $6.20, 2. Belvoir Bay, 3. Lady Subee. LONG SHOT: Specator.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Owning SCRATCHED, 2. Make It a Triple, 3. Italiano. LONG SHOT: Vander Kelen. New order: 1. Make It a Triple WINNER $5.40, 2. Italiano, 3. Tough But Nice. LONG SHOT: Vander Kelen.

NINTH RACE (TURF): 1. Delta Forum, 2. Loaded Joe, 3. Appreciated WINNER $19.60. LONG SHOT: General Mo.

Good luck.

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Santa Anita opinions for Saturday, May 25

FIRST RACE: 1. Young Hendrick, 2. Hit the Seam, 3. Give Me the Lute. LONG SHOT: Storm Seeker.

SECOND RACE: 1. Lead Star, 2. Kidmon, 3. Senditlikechilly. LONG SHOT: Buck Duane.

THIRD RACE: 1. Proud Pedro WINNER $8.60, 2. Hackberry 2ND COLD $2 EXACTA $30, 3. Parsimony 3RD COLD $1 TRIFECTA $57.40. LONG SHOT: Sly 4TH COLD $1 SUPERFECTA $256.80.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Babael, 2. Oil Can Knight, 3. Secret Courier WINNER $6. LONG SHOT: Ohtani.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Kanthaka, 2. Eddie Haskell WINNER $3.60, 3. Horse Greedy. LONG SHOT: Buckys Pick.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Cartoonist, 2. Don’t Stalk Me, 3. Boy Howdy. LONG SHOT: Facts Matter WINNER $9.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. United, 2. Marckie’s Water WINNER $6.80, 3. Tizzarunner. LONG SHOT: Morse Code.

EIGHTH RACE: 1, The Hardest Way, 2. Nero, 3. American Anthem. LONG SHOT: Law Abidin Citizen.

NINTH RACE: 1. Meistermind, 2. California Journey, 3. Cool Bobby. LONG SHOT: Jamminwithbrandon WINNER $46.20.

10TH RACE: 1, Oscar Dominguez WINNER $8.20, 2. He Will, 3. Kenjisstorm. LONG SHOT: Tule Fog.

Good luck.

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Santa Anita opinions for Friday, May 24

FIRST RACE: 1. Sybil’s Kitty, 2. Dulverton Darling, 3. More Smores. LONG SHOT: Sapori Girl.

SECOND RACE: 1. Oliver WINNER $8.80, 2. Contagion, 3. Toothless Wonder. LONG SHOT: Hard to Come Home.

THIRD RACE: .1 This Is the One (BEST BET), 2. Vegan, 3. Popular Appeal. LONG SHOT: Fran’s Empire.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Of Good Report WINNER $5.40, 2. Ack, 3. Tikkun Olam. LONG SHOT: Palladium.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Fawree WINNER $5.20, 2. Excavation, 3. Wilshire Dude. LONG SHOT: Implicity.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Pride’s Gold, 2. Catoca, 3. Nonna Gianna. LONG SHOT: Charming Slew.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Two Thirty Five, 2. Dark Vader, 3. Soi Phet. LONG SHOT: Blackjackcat.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Todos Santos, 2. Powder, 3. Red Shelby. LONG SHOT: Winner’s Dream

Good luck.

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Santa Anita opinions for Friday, May 17

FIRST RACE: 1. Field Bet

SECOND RACE: 1. Spokane Eagle  WINNER $5.80

THIRD RACE: 1. Shady Empire  WINNER $9.80

FOURTH RACE: 1. Sweetner

FIFTH RACE: 1, Teacher’s Treasure

SIXTH RACE: 1. Honeymoonz Over

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Cavernndchipmunks  2ND

EIGHTH RACE: 1. A Dime for Me.  WINNER $4

Good luck.

 

NOTE: Sorry, guys, someone very close to me has been in ICU since Thursday so no time to do Saturday stuff. Good luck on Preakness Day.

In the Preakness I like: Anothertwistafate-War of Will-Improbable-Anothermining

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