The following workouts have been extracted from Jeff Siegel’s West Coast Daily Workout Analysis, which appears in this blog and is updated daily.


FIRST RACE

3-Malibu Star
Oct. 9, 2019
3f, :36.3h
Grade: B-
Slightly second best outside High Velocity (same time), both going easily while working from quarter pole out to 7/8 pole. Giant’s Causeway colt has bit of run, should be fit enough by now.


3-Malibu Star
Sept. 19, 2019
5f, 1:01.1hg
Grade: B-
Gate drill with Baffert barn mate Crazy Speighty (same time) and appeared a tad best, asked hard leaving the gate and then taken in hand, was asked a bit again on the turn and then finished steadily, splits of :24.3, :48.3 and 1:01.2 before coasting to the wire in 1:17 flat. $450,000 yearling probably a distance type, certainly bred to be (Giant’s Causeway). Grass an option as well.


5-High Velocity
Oct. 9, 2019
3f, :36.4
Grade: B
Easily inside Malibu Star (same time) while working from quarter pole out to the 7/8 pole, splits of :24.2 and :37 flat on our watches, able to go much faster if permitted. Definitely has some run, good mover for top barn.


5-High Velocity
Oct. 3, 2019
4f, :46.3h
Grade:
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Was let roll from the gate and flashed good speed, :34.4 and :46.3 on our watches, mostly in hand in the final stages. Quality Road juvenile colt brought $350,000 as a yearling, looks the part.


SECOND RACE

3-Deuce
Sept. 29, 2019
5f, 1:00.4h
Grade: B
Caught the final quarter mile in :24 flat while ridden through the lane, decent sort of finish for Hofmans. Might be dangerous with a class drop.


Shandling
Oct. 6, 2019
5f, 1:03.2h TT
Grade: B+
Maiden gelding trailed Jodie Faster and Lucky Ms. Jones (both 5f, 1:04.4h TT) to the top of the lane, then angled wide and swept on by as much best while under a strong hold, never permitted to show his best abilities. Was impressive in the 2018 March Sale preview session and brought $150,000 but never made it to the post until today. Looks to have more than enough talent to act with straight maidens.


7-Inquisiteur
Sept. 13, 2019
6f, 1:14h
Grade: B
Worked inside United (7f, 1:26.4h, out to 7/8 pole) and held his own, no real pressure thru the lane, up at the wire, a tad second best. Unraced 3yo Tiznow gelding is a route-type and should make the entries soon for Mandella.


11-Tromador
Oct. 7, 2019
5f, 1:01.2h
Grade: B-
A tad second best but went well enough outside Road Rager (same time), splits of :24.4, :36.3 and 1:01.2, mild coaxing through the lane. Coming around and should make the entries soon.


11-Tromador
Sept. 30, 2019
4f, :48.3
Grade: B
Broke off about four lengths in front of Beautiful Thunder (4f, :48.3h), showed some greeness when switching to outside lead before straightening for home and held that one safely in the final furlong, finishing a length clear at the wire under very light coaxing only while looking strong in the final stages. Exchange Rate unraced 2-year-old should be more than fit enough by now.


11-Tromador
Sept. 25, 2019
6f, 1:15.2h
Grade: C+
In company with Go Daddy Go (6f, 1:15.4h) and was best by a couple of lengths at the wire, splits of :24 flat, :49 flat and 1:15.3 on our watches, ridden through the lane, fair response. $80,000 2018 OBS April sale colt by Exchange Rate colt still has yet to start in the fall of his sophomore season, nothing special at this stage of his training.


THIRD RACE

2-Palace Prince
Sept. 29, 2019
6f, 1:13.4h
Grade: C+
Ridden through the lane, final half mile in :24 flat and :50 flat, blinkers on. Was a $200,000 OBS March sale purchase so we doubt he’ll be dropped into the maiden claiming ranks (where he belongs) anytime soon.


2-Palace Prince
Sept. 13, 2019
5f, 1:01.2h
Grade: B-
Broke off behind outclassed workmate Endearing Suances (5f, 1:03h) and disposed of that one while being ridden out to 7/8 pole, going off slowly (:25 flat) but picking it up nicely when asked. Son of Palace Malice probably can improve a bit but really hasn’t shown all that much so far in the afternoon.


3-Honor A. P.
Oct. 4, 2019
6f, 1:14.3h
Grade: B-
Broke off several lengths behind Lambeau (6f, 1:15.2h), was asked to close the gap in the lane while being urged in the final furlong and was up to out finish workmate while coming the final half mile in :24.3 and :49.4. Certainly displayed good promise in his debut but strikes us as a grinding, one-paced type. Honor Code juvenile may be seen next two-turning.


3-Honor A. P.
Sept. 20, 2019
6f, 1:15.1h
Grade: B
Broke off a length behind Express Town (6f, 1:15.2h) and stalked that one well in hand to the top of the lane, was asked for some run in the final furlong and closed the gap but couldn’t get by talented workmate, final half in :49.1, solid, stamina move. Flashed big promise in debut and can only improve with experience. Curious to see if he’ll wind being most effective as a late-running sprinter.


5-Eel Point
Oct. 9, 2019
4f, :48.2h
Grade: B
Good move inside Garth (same time, hard held), splits of :23.4 and :48.2, strong to the wire with plenty left. Improving with experience, should go better as distances increase.


9-Eddy Forever
Oct. 7. 2019
5f, 1:00.2h
Grade: B
Went nicely outside Eclair (same time), final three furlongs in :36 flat, light coaxing in the final furlong. Was given too much to do last time out, certainly can improve, would love to see him switched to the main track.


FOURTH RACE

5-Nothing But Heat
Sept. 29, 2019
4f, :50.4h
Grade: C+
Slightly second best with Lady Ember (4f, :50.3h), mild coaxing through the lane inside of breezing stable mate, final three furlongs in :37.3. Cal-bred filly broke her maiden in her ninth career start last time out; will need to produce a forward move to be a factor on the raise.


7-Absolutely Perfect
Oct. 5, 2019
5f, 1:02.4h
Grade: B
Went off slowly in company outside Civil Suit (same time, ridden some through the lane), was under wraps throughout and was slightly best at the wire while able to go considerably faster if turned loose, 25.1, :37.2 and 1:02.4. Looks good, missed as the choice vs. first-level allowance state-bred foes last time out but is capable of making amends.


SIXTH RACE

6-Grinningeartoear
Oct 5, 2019
4f, :48h
Grade: B-
Worked outside Steph Being Steph (5f, 1:00.4h out to 7/8 pole) and was slightly best to the wire under some late coaxing, :23.4 and :47.4 on our watches, not bad. Smiling Tiger filly has room to improve with experience.


6-Grinningeartoear
Sept. 29, 2019
5f, 1:00.1h
Grade: B
Official times reversed, broke off a couple of lengths behind and was under a nice hold through the lane while appearing a tad the best with Road Rager (5f, :59.4), final half mile in :23 flat and :47.4. California-bred daughter of Smiling Tiger has room to improve with experience.


6-Grinningeartoear
Sept. 22, 2019
5f, 1:01.4hg
Grade: C+
Some coaxing working inside of Fun Coupons (same time), splits of :24.3 and :49 flat in team gate drill for Koriner. Had an outing at Los Alamitos, may improve but probably would fit best for a high price tag.


10-Apache Pass
Sept. 23, 2019
5f, 1:01.4h
Grade: B+
Blinkers on, broke off a length behind Enduring Suances (5f, 1:02.2h) and pulled her way to the lead after a few strides while under a tight hold, was going the easier of the two throughout and appeared much best in the final stages, splits of :24.2, :36.1 and 1:01.4 while able to go considerably faster if turned loose. Was a beaten choice in her debut but seems much better than the race shows. Deserves another look next time out.


SEVENTH RACE

1-Shedaresthedevil
Sept. 29, 2019
5f, 1:00.4h
Grade: B
Let run a bit through the lane and responded well, final three furlongs in :11.2 and :35.2. Dead fit and should make the entries soon, likely to return to sprinting.


1-Shedaresthedevil
Sept. 13, 2019
4f, :50.3h
Grade: B-
Just galloping, final quarter in :25.4. Talented juvenile filly should stick to sprinting for now.


6-Eclair
Oct. 7, 2019
5f, 1:00.2h
Grade: B
Worked inside Eddy Forever (same time) and went strongly throughout under mild coaxing through the lane, final three furlongs in :36 flat. Graduated nicely at Los Alamitos last time out, pointing for the Anoakia Stakes.


6-Eclair
Sept. 30, 2019
4f, :47.4
Grade: B
Strong work for Baffert working inside Gingham (4f, :47.3h), breaking off a length in front and finishing stride-for-stride with that one while a tad best at the wire, splits of :23.3 and :47.3 before continuing out to 7/8 pole in 1:00.2 on our watches. Broke her maiden at Los Alamitos in good style and probably has further improvement in her.


6-Eclair
Sept. 23, 2019
4f, :48.4h
Grade: B
Breezing throughout, splits of :24.4 and :48.4 for Baffert, looking sharp as usual. Has all of her speed, needs to show improved stick to her zip.


EIGHTH RACE

3-Unbroken Star
Sept. 7, 2019
4f, :49.1h
Grade: B+
Breezing in company with M Town Gem (same time) final quarter in :25 flat. Eligible to starter’s allowance (nw-2) $50,000 and should be tough in that spot next time. Lightly-raced with plenty of improvement in him for Puype. Workmate had to be asked late to stay even, moderate move.


Mongolian Hero
4-Oct. 7, 2019
5f, 1:01.3h
Grade: B
Caught him from the half-mile pole to the wire in :12.1, :24.1 and :48.3, never really being asked, looking quite solid. Maiden claiming winner at Los Alamitos holds his form, seeking a moderate restricted (nw-2) seller over a distance of ground.


4-Mongolian Hero
Sept. 7, 2019
5f, 1:01.4hg
Grade: C+
Fair gate drill while much best over 2yo Mongolian Kingdom (5f, 1:03.1hg), easy early in 37 flat and :49.1 before being asked out the final furlong. Needs modest maiden claimers. Workmate isn’t much.


8-Hootie
Sept. 28, 2019
5f, 1:00.4h
Grade: B-
Went off quickly, slowed up late, but was never really asked, final half in :23.1 and :49 flat on our watches. Should surface in another starter’s allowance affair soon.


10-Reedley
Sept. 29, 2019
5f, 1:01.3h
Grade: C+
Slightly best inside of Hot Sean (same time) while being ridden through the lane, final half in :48.4. Okay move, nothing special, seeking another starter’s allowance race.