by Jeff Siegel
October 11, 2019
The following workouts have been extracted from Jeff Siegel’s West Coast Daily Workout Analysis, which appears in this blog and is updated daily.
SECOND RACE
3-Vegan
Sept. 30, 2019
4f, :49h
Grade: B-
Mild coaxing outside Strongconstitution (same time), slightly second best at the wire, final three furlongs in a solid :36 flat. Looks fine, was overmatched in Generous Portion Stakes at Del Mar, connections should lower their sights.
THIRD RACE
1-Fravel
Sept. 30, 2019
4f, :49.1h
Grade: C+
Solo half mile move for son of Unusual Heat, let run early and under some coaxing through the lane, splits of :24.2 and :49.2 on our watches. Been a disappointment so far, seeking another maiden route affair, is what he is.
7-Summer Fun
Oct. 2, 2019
6f, 1:14.3h
Grade: B-
Went from 5/8ths pole out to the 7/8ths pole with splits of :24.4, :36.3 and 101.2 to the wire mostly in hand, then was ridden pretty good while traveling out and was up in 1:14.2 on our watches, not bad for a maiden. Trailed in debut when well-backed, probably can do better.
SIXTH RACE
3-Offshore
Sept. 22, 2019
5f, 1:02.4h TT
Grade: C+
Had to be shoved on pretty good through the lane to stay even with breezing workmate Neptune’s Storm (same time), final quarter mile in :25 flat. Probably should return to the mid-level claiming ranks.
SEVENTH RACE
4-It’s Fitting
Sept. 29, 2019
5f, 1:00.4h
Grade: B-
Some coaxing late but finished with interest, final half in :23.3 and :48.4 on our watches. Sprung an upset in his debut vs. maiden special Cal-breds at Del Mar; the next rung up the ladder should be considerably more challenging.
5-Satanta
Oct. 6, 2019
3f, :36.4h
Grade: B
Breezing move, well in hand with smooth finish. Should return soon in a conditioned allowance sprint, looks good.
5-Satanta
Sept. 9, 2019
5f, 1:02h TT
Grade: B
Breezing throughout, final quarter in :24.2 for Mullins-trained sprinter in solo training track move while staying on edge. Better than his last race indicates, seeking another first-level allowance state-bred sprint.
EIGHTH RACE
2-Coldwater
Oct. 3, 2019
5f, 1:00.4h
Grade: B-
Final three furlongs under light coaxing in :11.4 and :36.3, looking okay for Gallagher. Broke her maiden for a high-priced tag and Del Mar and may have further improvement in her.
5-Red Bunting-IRE
Sept. 13, 2019
4f, :49.2h
Grade: C+
Final 3/8ths in :37.4 for Ellis, very light coaxing only, fair to moderate move for a filly who needs turf. Probably can improve last try.
9-Heathers Grey
Sept. 15, 2019
4f, :47.3h
Grade: B+
Progressive filly by The Factor was extra sharp in this solo half mile spin, splits of :12 flat, :23.2 and :47.3, never asked, then galloped out strongly to 7/8 pole, up in 1:00.3 for M. McCarthy. In good form and should continue her improving pattern.
10-Tiz Wonderfully
Sept. 28, 2019
4f, :47.3h
Grade: B
Never asked, splits of :12.1, :24 flat and :47.4 on our watches. Doing well, might be dangerous with a class drop.
10-Tiz Wonderfully
Sept. 21, 2019
4f, :48.2h
Grade: B
Breezing workout, splits of :12 flat, :23.4 and :48.2. Away since last winter, should return in a moderate claimer, might be the type to fire fresh.
10-Tiz Wonderfully
Sept. 7, 2019
5f, 1:01.4h
Grade: C+
Mild pressure through the lane, fair drill for Cassidy. Didn’t show much in recent comeback race, needs soft claimers around these parts.
11-Lil Bit Dangerous
Sept. 21, 2019
4f, :49.1h
Grade: B
Looked pretty good, splits of :25.2 and :24 flat, easy early, strong late, a little late changing leads but finishing eagerly without pressure and then galloping out well to 7/8 pole, up in 1:02 and small change. Could be dangerous with a class drop.
11-Lil Bit Dangerous
Sept. 7, 2019
4f, :48h
Grade: B-
A little late changing leads but went well enough without pressure, splits of :23.3 and 48 flat. California-bred filly has all of her conditions, may appreciate a turn back in trip.