by Jeff Siegel
February 15, 2024
RACE 1
2-BELLLE EPOQUE
Degree of confidence: B+
• Returns to dirt and is realistically spotted in a maiden claimer.
• Holds a considerable advantage in the speed figure department.
• Speed and fade in a much tougher spot; these are her friends.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 2
3-BIG RAINBOW
Degree of confidence: C+
• Second in three of her last four outings; overdue for a win.
• Beaten choice in last two starts; may be a hard one to trust.
• Career top fig last race; was more than five clear of the rest.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 3
1-NORTH EAEST STAR (IRE)
Degree of confidence: C+
• Stretches out again; unplaced in both prior two-turn races.
• Major jockey switch to Juan Hernandez; lands the good rail.
• Probably the controlling speed; can get brave on the lead.
Others to consider: 3-Dolly May (Ire); 2-
RACE 4
2-ROBERTA’S LOVE
Degree of confidence: B+
• Has done plenty in the morning that points her as a win early type.
• Daughter of Collected has recorded two recent breezing bullet drills.
• The known element does not impress so a fresh face may be preferred.
Others to consider: 4-Chasing Kat; 3-Really Thirsty
RACE 5
4-RUFF RIDE
Degree of confidence: B
• Strong on figs and was a recent winner over the course and distance.
• Reunited with win rider Juan Hernandez and packs a powerful late kick.
• Moving from starter allowance to the first level but can handle the hike.
Others to consider: 5-Sensible Move; 3-Turiaf.
RACE 6
6-KNOWN IDEA
Degree of confidence: B+
• Stout looking colt with plenty of substance has displayed a.m. talent.
• Cal-bred Goldencents colt has been given a solid foundations of drills.
• Not a lot of early zip signed on; likely to be a dangerous early factor.
Others to consider: 1-Two By Four
RACE 7
8-BEEF WINSLOW
Degree of confidence: B+
• Vastly improved since joining the Mark Glatt’ lands cozy outside post.
• Earned a career top figure when winning over the tricky Hillside course.
• Away since late December but sports a healthy recent workout pattern.
Others to consider: 7-First Peace; 6-Mubtadaa.
RACE 8
6-WILL BE
Degree of confidence: B+
• Sharp second in a similar spot at Los Alamitos; was six clear of the rest.
• Impressive series of workouts in the interim and switches to Frankie.
• Pace stalking style is perfectly suited for this extended sprint distance.
Others to consider: 3-Matanzas Creek.
RACE 9
1-AUTOLINE (IRE)
Degree of confidence: B
• Improving with racing; just graduated over this course and distance.
• Prefers to settle early and kick home; race flow should favor him.
• Earned a career top figure in last start, is likely to step forward again.
Others to consider: 7-Mega Moon; 9-Numero Dix (GB); 5-Lahaina Flavor.