RACE 1

2-MAYMUN
Degree of confidence: B+

• Blistering :09 3/5 breeze in 2023 OBS March Sale; brought $900,000.
• Local workouts indicate immense ability and should have him ready.
• Main caution: very green in recent drills so he can only beat himself.

Others to consider: 8-All That Glory.


RACE 2

5-HOUNDSTOOTH
Degree of confidence: B-

• Lackluster form last fall; was freshened and may bounce back off layoff.
• Realistic class drop for 7-year-old seeking a confidence restoring win.
• Several back speed figures earned last year would handle this assignment.

Others to consider: 4-The Bullion Bomber (Ire); 3-Pat’s Paddock Pick.


RACE 3

2-MO FOX GIVIN
Degree of confidence: B+

• Was victimized by a lack of pace but finished well against the grain.
• Adds Lasix, hoping for some help up front and switches to F. Prat.
• Back with first level allowance foes; rising speed figures, solid pick.

Others to consider: 5-Ms Brightside (Ire).


RACE 4

5-BENDETTIJOE
Degree of confidence: B

• Unplaced in two starts after breaking his maiden, tries a class drop.
• Exits a considerably stronger race, facing a much softer pace scenario.
• Cerin barn starting to heat up, has this Tapit gelding properly spotted.

Others to consider: 4-Mystic Flyer.



RACE 5

5-BIGREDSANDRIBEYES
Degree of confidence: B

• First time gelding, first time Lasix, first time drop into a maiden claimer.
• Liked the way he has been breezing of late, big improvement projected.
• Goes for a hot barn (Doug O’Neill) and switches to Juan Hernandez.

Others to consider: 7-Gold Foot; 8-Potential Span; 1-When Heroes Fly.


RACE 6

5-SCARY FAST RIDE
Degree of confidence: B+

• Lightly raced with rising speed figures, style suits extended sprint trip.
• Impressive maiden win three races back over the Santa Anita dirt track.
• Not particularly quick early but catches a comfortable pace scenario.

Others to consider: none.



RACE 7

5-BLUE FASHION
Degree of confidence: B+

• Was given an easy run in debut but still produced a good late kick.
• Recent sharp half mile breeze indicates she is ready to step forward.
• Gets an extra furlong to work with, offers excellent longshot value.

Others to consider: 3-Circle of Trust; 1-Sea Dancer.


Jeff Siegel’s “Eye Catcher" Video:

Blue Fashion – Santa Anita, Jan. 15, 2024.
View Workout Video


RACE 8

2-COFFEE IN BED
Degree of confidence: B+

• Exits a monster race on grass, much prefers the Santa Anita main track.
• Been working in superior fashion and may produce a career top effort.
• Reunited with win rider Mike Smith; offers an excellent price gamble.

Others to consider: 6-Midnight Memories.


Jeff Siegel’s “Eye Catcher” Video:

Coffee in Bed – Santa Anita, Jan. 2, 2024.
View Workout Video


RACE 9

5-PIONEER PRINCE
Degree of confidence: B

• Wide open grass grab bag; first time gelding tries maiden claimers.
• Making just his fourth career start and has room for improvement.
• Retains Mike Smith, has a solid recent drill to indicate current fitness.

Others to consider: 2-Baldoro; 4-Carribean King.