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Friday, October 11: Santa Anita Workout Analysis

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.