by Jeff Siegel
March 10, 2024
RACE 1
4-PHENOM
Degree of confidence: C+
• Overmatched in the Wishing Well Stakes, much easier today.
• Very fast and needs the lead; appears quickest of the bunch.
• Two time winner over the local lawn; loves the short distance.
Others to consider: 2-Aventapp; 5-Teen Drama.
RACE 2
6-PATRON d’ORO
Degree of confidence: B-
• Moves up a notch following runaway romp, extra furlong today.
• Very fast on speed figures but is raised just one level by new barn.
• Likely a heavy favorite and will crush if he can repeat his last try.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 3
4-RAGING TORRENT
Degree of confidence: B+
• Flopped in Oklahoma; freshened and working very well for return.
• Returns to the allowance ranks; switches to grass, can bounce back.
• Quick enough to inherit an ideal stalking trip, adds Lasix and blinkers.
Others to consider: 6-Charge for Gold; 7-Final Boss.
RACE 4
3-ELECTOR
Degree of confidence: B+
• Claimed by Mark Glatt barn (powerful stats); route-to-spring angle.
• Very impressive in a recent local breeze, seems ready for a top effort.
• Has good sprint speed and pace projection looks quite soft and easy.
Others to consider: 1-Mor Tequila.
RACE 5
6-PIONEER PRINCE
Degree of confidence: B
• First time gelding drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.
• Shows the route-to-sprint angle, likely to inherit a stalking spot.
• Rising speed figures with each outing and exits a strong affair.
Others to consider: 1-Quintecents; 5-Khantaro d’Oro.
RACE 6
4-DESMOND DOSS
Degree of confidence: B-
• Plenty of back class but was a scratch at this level six weeks ago.
• Must have some issues; sharp class drop seems a bit suspicious.
• More than good enough to win if he can produce his best effort.
Others to consider: 8-Minister Shane; 9-Jamming Eddie.
RACE 7
6-ZONA VERDE
Degree of confidence: B+
• Been very unlucky of late but can win with a good start and clean trip.
• Was a close fourth over course and trip two back despite a poor break.
• Lacked a clear path in recent turf sprint but flew home when clear late.
Others to consider: 5-Medoro; 2-Mo Fox Givin.
RACE 8
8-FINAL STORM
Degree of confidence: C+
• Was scratched Feb. 17 and did not have a workout for eight days.
• First time in a maiden claimer despite a strong figure in last outing.
• Will show plenty of speed against this group if brings his best stuff.
Others to consider: none.
RACE 9
4-FEROCIOUSLY
Degree of confidence: C+
• First off the claim for Sadler; stretches out to a distance he may like.
• Likely to employ gate to wire tactics, may be the quickest of the quick.
• Sprint numbers are okay; early speed does very well over this track.
Others to consider: 6-Montana; 9-Canelo.