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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 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, March 1

FIRST RACE: Buckys Pick, 2. Quick Finish, 3. Artie B Good. LONG SHOT: Italiano.

SECOND RACE: 1. Dulce Ride, 2. Exuberance, 3. Harmony Victory. LONG SHOT: Leveler.

THIRD RACE: 1. Imminent, 2. Gotta Be Lucky, 3. Daddys Real Diva. LONG SHOT: Miss Boisterous.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Denman’s Call, 2. Spokane Eagle, 3. Adens Dream. LONG SHOT: K Thirty Eight.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Nap Lajoie, 2. Rinse and Repeat, 3. Lil Milo. LONG SHOT: Minoso.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Springtime Dance, 2. Gia Lula, 3. Zensational Kiss. LONG SHOT: Lucky Lula.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Foster Boi, 2. Preaching Trainer, 3. Grandpa Louie. LONG SHOT: Brix.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Nolo Contesto, 2. Dessman, 3. Roadster. LONG SHOT: Manhattan Up.

NINTH RACE: 1. Tikkun Olam, 2. Knight’s Cross, 3. Contagion. LONG SHOT: Daddy Jones.

Good luck.

THURSDAY’S RESULTS

Top choice winners: 3 (Sugary $3.80, first race; Dr Wysong $4, second; Cajun Treasure $4.60, third)

Second choice winners: 1 (Rocky Rogue $4.60, seventh)

Third choice winners: 2 (Smoovie $4.40, fifth; You Must Chill $4.20, eighth)

Long shot winners: 0

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Santa Anita opinions for Thursday, Jan. 27

FIRST RACE: 1. Sugary, 2. Tiz Wonderfully, 3. Chalky. LONG SHOT: Greater Glory.

SECOND RACE: 1. Dr. Wysong, 2. Don’t Sell, 3. Our Romance. LONG SHOT: Y Not Sizzle.

THIRD RACE: 1. Cajun Treasure, 2. Dimkar, 3. Raging Tiger. LONG SHOT: Lomu.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Rac, 2. Victor’s Show, 3. Captain N. Barron. LONG SHOT: Pig Iron.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Radish, 2. Sidcheering, 3. Smoovie. LONG SHOT: La Guapa Velos.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Plan B, 2. Just Splendid, 3. Sierra Surprise. LONG SHOT: Blueberry Princess.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Candyman Garret, 2. Rocky Rogue, 3. According to Buddy. LONG SHOT: Rebel War.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Of Good Report, 2. Resident Liberal, 3. You Must Chill. LONG SHOT: Sir Andover.

SUNDAY’S RESULTS

Top choice winners: 2 (Paladar $9.80, first race; Kazan $6, seventh)

Second choice winners: 4 (Nations Hope $4.80, second; Sheer Flattery $10.20, sixth; Show It N Moe It $4, eighth; Combat Zone $8.40, ninth)

Third choice winners: 1 Uno Trouble Maker $10.60, fourth)

Long shot winners: 1 (Gypsy Blu $7.80, third)

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Santa Anita opinions for Sunday, Feb. 24

FIRST RACE: 1. Paladar, 2. Justin’s Quest, 3. Victory Element. LONG SHOT: Midcourt.

SECOND RACE: Mulzoff, 2. Nations Hope, 3. Jonathantoquick. LONG SHOT: Midnight Roamer.

THIRD RACE: 1. Sheza Chattykat, 2. Tiny Tina, 3. Madaket Sunset. LONG SHOT: Gypsy Blu.

FOURTH RACE: 1.No Wine Untasted, 2. Mistressofthenight, 3. Uno Trouble Maker. LONG SHOT: Baby Ice.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Stylin Ocean, 2. Goodtingscominpink, 3. Lucky Lately. LONG SHOT: Ruby Bradley.

SIXTH RACE: 1. He Will, 2. Sheer Flattery, 3. Avanti Bello. LONG SHOT: Cabin John.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Kazan, 2., Cimpl Man, 3. Tequila Joe. LONG SHOT: Magic Musketier.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. S Y Sky, 2. Show It N Moe It, 3. Barbara Beatrice. LONG SHOT: Into Rissa.

NINTH RACE: 1. Holy Ghost, 2. Combat Zone, 3. Aussie Fox. LONG SHOT: Super Terrific.

Good luck.

SATURDAY’S RESULTS

Top choice winners: 2 (Gran Martillo $4.60, fifth race; Kenzou’s Rhythm $13.40, ninth)

Second choice winners: 1 (Come On Kat $3.60, third)

Third choice winners: 2 (Platinum Nights $4, second; Vasilika $3.60, eighth)

Long shot winners: 0

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Santa Anita opinions for Saturday, Feb. 23

FIRST RACE: 1. Access Granted, 2. Dubnation, 3. Atonarun. LONG SHOT: Hit the Seam.

SECOND RACE: 1. High Five, 2. Salah, 3. Palinum Night. LONG SHOT: Bullion.

THIRD RACE: 1. Fracas, 2. Come On Kat, 3. Rizz’s Honors. LONG SHOT: Pied N True.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Castle, 2. Acclimate, 3. Passionate Reward. LONG SHOT: Extrordinary Jerry.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Gran Martillo, 2. Jack’s Diva, 3. Lu Cat. LONG SHOT: Blue Skye Jade.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Whitehouse Road, 2. Caecilius, 3. Mountain Spirit. LONG SHOT: Taos.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Tough But Nice, 2. Papa Turf, 3. Burn Me Twice. LONG SHOT: Croissant.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Take These Chains, 2. Elysea’s World, 3. Vasilika. LONG SHOT: Ms Bad Behavior.

NINTH RACE: 1. Kenzou’s Rhythm, 2. Pioneerof the West, 3. Impression. LONG SHOT: Little Scotty.

10TH RACE: 1. Tammy’s Window, 2. Stradella Road, 3. K P Pergoliscious. LONG SHOT: Sutro.

Good luck.

FRIDAY’S RESULTS

Top choice winners: 2 (Lady Ninja $3, second race; Ostini $5.40, seventh)

Second choice winners: 3 (Eddie Haskell $10.40, first; Samandah $5.20, sixth; Camino de Estrella $7.60, ninth)

Third choice winners: 0

Long shot winners: 2 (Mad Mike $22, third; Dannie Joe $19.40, fourth)

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Santa Anita opinions for Friday, Feb. 22 (Updated with turf)

PREVIEW: Sorry not doing the turf races. Not sure they will run on it after this week’s rains.  UPDATE: The turf is firm, according to Santa Anita. I don’t see how after the rain this week but it is what it is.

FIRST RACE: 1. Stormy Liberal, 2. Eddie Haskell, 3. Cistron. LONG SHOT: Calculator.

SECOND RACE: 1. Lady Ninja, 2. Toreno, 3. Li’l Grazen (SCRATCHED), New No. 3 Time for Ebby.. LONG SHOT: Convince.

THIRD RACE: 1. Cooney, 2. Two Fifty Coup (SCRATCHED), 3. Lead Star. LONG SHOT: Stay In Yo Lane. New picks: 1. Cooney, 2. L:ead Star, 3. Stay in Yo Lane. LONG SHOT: Mad Mike.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Chay Up and Away, 2. Tiz Toffee, 3. Lovely Raquel. LONG SHOT: Dannie Joe.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Special Purpose, 2. Space Talk, 3. Animosity. LONG SHOT: Team Hollywood.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Tick Tock, 2. Samandah, 3. Thanks. LONG SHOT: Discrete Stevie B.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Ostini, 2. Cool Green, 3. Jet Set Ruler. LONG SHOT: Continental Divide.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Super Duper Cooper, 2. Ferguson, 3. Hey Sequoia. LONG SHOT: Liberty Park.

NINTH RACE: 1. Mr. Magico, 2. Camino de Estrella, 3. Hot American. LONG SHOT: Friendly Steve.

Good luck.

SUNDAY’S RESULTS

Top choice winners: 3 (Blitzkreig $6.80, first race; Nice Work $4, fourth; Bitter Ring Home $6.80, eighth)

Second choice winners: 2 (Angel Alessandra $5.40, third; Wild Bean $3.20, sixth)

Third choice winners: 2 (Anatolian Heat $3.40, fifth; Rinse and Repeat $4.20, ninth)

Long shot winners: 0

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Santa Anita opinions for Sunday, Feb. 17

FIRST RACE: 1. Blitzkrieg, 2. More Honor, 3. Jimmy Chila. LONG SHOT: Chill.

SECOND RACE: 1. Cinnamon Twist, 2. Conquest Flatterme, 3. Princess Kendra. LONG SHOT: Lady Krisha.

THIRD RACE: 1. Gallovie, 2. Angel Alessandra, 3. Devils Dance. LONG SHOT: Lady Lucy.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Nice Work, 2. Oracle of Omaha, 3. Owning. LONG SHOT: I Belong to Becky.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Rocky Rogue, 2. Executive Cat, 3. Anatolian Heat. LONG SHOT: St. Reno.

SIXTH RACE: 1. He Be Mojo Risin, 2. Wild Bean, 3. John’s Intution. LONG SHOT: Translucent.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Keep Quiet, 2. Fight On, 3. Kazan. LONG SHOT: Dreams of Valor.

EIGHT RACE: 1. Bitter Ring Home, 2. Causeididitmyway, 3. Normandy Beach. LONG SHOT: Bartlett Hall.

NINTH RACE: 1. Foray, 2. Kris’ Wild Kat, 3. Rinse and Repeat. LONG SHOT: Vintage Hollywood.

Good luck.

SATURDAY’S RESULTS (Dirt races only)

Top choice winners: 3 (Prodigal Son $5.20, fifth race; Whirling $4.60, seventh; Marley’s Freedom $3.40, ninth)

Second choice winners: 0

Third choice winners: 1 (Swamp Souffle $7, third)

Long shot winners: 0

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Santa Anita opinions for Saturday, Feb. 16 (Plus Fair Grounds stakes races)

Preview: Again not doing turf races.

FIRST RACE: 1. Over Emphasize, 2. Flat Out Joy, 3. Chocolate Speights. LONG SHOT: Morning Cynn.

THIRD RACE: 1. Vangilder, 2. Palladium, 3. Swamp Souffle. LONG SHOT: Ack.

FIFTH RACE: 1. Prodigal Son, 2. Play Money, 3. Don’tteasethetiger. LONG SHOT: Curry.

SEVENTH RACE: 1. Whirling, 2. Heloise, 3. Gia Lula. LONG SHOT: Lucky Val.

NINTH RACE: 1. Marley’s Freedom, 2. Paradise Woods, 3. Dream Tree. LONG SHOT: Escape Clause.

Good Luck.

FRIDAY’S RESULTS (Dirt races only)

Top choice winners: 2 (Conquest Cobra $11.20, sixth race; Zestful $6.40, eighth)

Second choice winners: 1 (Contagion $4.40, second)

Third choice winners: 0

Long shot winners: 0

Fair Grounds stakes opinions for Saturday, Feb. 16
Preview: Big day in New Orleans so I looked at the stakes races only. It rained a little on Friday so check the track conditions, especially on the turf.
SECOND RACE: 1. Adonis Creed, 2. Hogy, 3. Wings Locked Up. LONG SHOT: Chaos Theory.
FOURTH RACE: 1. Pretty Lady, 2. Beau Recall, 3. Mitchell Road. LONG SHOT: Promise of Spring.
NINTH RACE: 1. Krewe Chief, 2. Lone Sailor, 3. Flameaway. LONG SHOT: Long On Luck.
10TH RACE: 1. Big Changes, 2. Synchrony, 3. Markitoff. LONG SHOT: Combatant.
11TH RACE: 1. Serengeti Empress, 2. Positive Spirit, 3. Bell’s the One. LONG SHOT: Oxy Lady.
12TH RACE: 1. Henley’s Joy, 2. Will of Will, 3. Mr. Money. LONG SHOT: Country House.
In the interest of honesty, I am friends with HENLEY’S JOY’s owner, Jeff Bloom. This 3-year-old has been running on the grass, but they are taking a shot here. The colt has trained well on the dirt and now is the time to see if he belongs on the Kentucky Derby trail. At 10-1, I think he’s worth a shot. I know he can get the distance.
Good luck.
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Santa Anita opinions for Friday, Feb. 15

Preview: Didn’t even look at the turf races.

FIRST RACE: 1. Scattering mink, 2. Gold Arrow, 3. Wae Ready. LONG SHOT: Mongoalian Empire.

SECOND RACE: 1. Hard to Come Home, 2. Friday’s at Shady, 3. Contagion. LONG SHOT: Calder Vale.

FOURTH RACE: 1. Factorize, 2. Crackling Bread, 3. Sweetener. LONG SHOT: Secret Offer.

SIXTH RACE: 1. Conquest Cobra, 2. Beantown Boys, 3. R Cha Cha. LONG SHOT: Graycaster.

EIGHTH RACE: 1. Zestful, 2. Lindante, 3. Banze No Oeste. LONG SHOT: Crystal Dome.

Good luck.

THURSDAY’S RESULTS

Top choice winners: 1 (Big Base $6.20, second race)

Second choice winners: 3 (Platinum Equity $3.60, third; Midnight Lilly $7.40, fourth; Miss Fia $6.80, seventh)

Third choice winners: 0

Long shot winners: 1 (Distinctive B $6.40, sixth)

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