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-Kentan Road
Oct. 12, 2019
4f, :49.2h
Grade: B-
Hard held leaving the pole and was never asked to show speed, final three furlongs in :11.4 and :37.1. Much better mover on grass than dirt, comes off career-top win at Del Mar and holds that form.

3-Kentan Road
Sept. 28, 2019
4f, :49h
Grade: B-
Hard held while rank leaving the pole, then settled a bit and came the final three furlongs in :37 flat, never asked. Was hoping to see her relax early but she would have none of that. Very quick turf sprinting mare has all of her speed.


SECOND RACE

3-Roadster
Oct. 22, 2019
5f, :59.3h
Grade: B+
Went a couple of ticks slower on our watches but looked good nonetheless, splits of :36.3 and 1:00 flat while inside Leading Score (5f, :59.4h), finishing about a length in front under mild urging in the final furlong. Plenty fit for Baffert, half-past ready by now.

3-Roadster
Oct. 16, 2019
5f, :58.3
Grade: A-
Terrific work, best in the sequence, while much best over Leading Score (5f, :58.4h), breaking off a couple of lengths in front and then leaving ‘Score behind when challenged into the lane, splits of :23.2, :34.3 and :58.3 to the wire, then up at the 7/8ths pole in 1:11.3, mild coaxing late, full of run throughout. Santa Anita Derby winner is sitting on tilt, can be equally effective sprinting or routing.

3-Roadster
Oct. 9, 2019
5f, 1:00h
Grade: B+
Very nice work in a string of strong, solid drills for Baffert, in company with Leading Score (same time) and was a bit the best at the wire while ridden some in the final furlong, splits of :12.2, :24.3, :36.1 and 1:00 flat. Plenty fit by now.

3-Roadster
Oct. 3, 2019
6f, 1:13h
Grade: B+
Went from 5/8ths pole to the 7/8ths pole with splits of :25 flat, :36.3 and 1:00.3 to the wire before finishing out without pressure in 1:13.1 on our watches. Looks like his old self, plenty fit, seeking a spot.

3-Roadster
Sept. 25, 2019
5f, 1:00.2h
Grade: B+
Broke off a length or so behind Anuket (5f, 1:00.3h) and finished down the lane with plenty left in breezing fashion, splits of :35.3 and 1:00.3 on our watches, sharp drill. Santa Anita Derby winner looks on edge. Workmate was going easily as well.


5-Comical Ghost
Oct. 17, 2019
5f, 1:00.3h
Grade: B+
Sharp as usual for Baffert, final three furlongs in :11.4 and :36.1, light coaxing only and finishing with plenty left. Both career wins were impressive, may get tested vs. stakes types next time out.

5-Comical Ghost
Oct. 9, 2019
4f, :50.4h
Grade: B
Went off very slowly and was coasting throughout, never asked a drop, sharp as usual, final three furlongs on our watches in :12 flat and :37 flat. Good sprinting colt will get tested for class next time out. Very nice sort.


THIRD RACE

2-Hackberry
Oct. 19, 2019
5f, 1:02.4h
Grade: B
Breezed home nicely, final three furlongs in :11.4 and :37.1, never asked. Has all of his conditions and will run all day, bred for turf but handled the main track fine here.

2-Hackberry
Oct. 10, 2019
4f, :50h
Grade: B-
Got a tad warm but was breezing in easy half mile spin for Blacker, final three furlongs in :12.1 and :37.3. Has all of his conditions, the longer the better.


3-Nolde
Oct. 18, 2019
5f, 1:01.4h
Grade: C+
Final three furlongs in :11.4 and :37 flat, asked late, fair to moderate response. Certainly prefers turf, pointing for the Twilight Derby, seems in good enough shape.

3-Nolde
Sept. 25, 2019
4f, :49.2h
Grade: B
Final three furlongs in :36.2 after merely galloping in the opening furlong, breezing to the wire. Del Mar Derby winner holds his form.


5-Succcessandsurpass
Oct. 22, 2019
5f, 1:02.4
Grade: B-
Never really asked much at any stage, splits of :25.2, :37.3 and 1:03 flat on our watches, nice and steady. Grass specialist has room to improve with experience and maturity.


7-Ocean Fury
Oct. 19, 2019
4f, :48.2h
Grade: B
Prefers turf but handled the main track well enough in this solo half mile drill, never asked, splits of :23.2 and :48.2 while looking fine. Sprung an upset in a tough allowance race earlier this meeting, likely to be seen next in the Twilight Derby.

7-Ocean Fury
Oct. 12, 2019
4f, :47.3h
Grade: B
Some coaxing through the lane, :47.4 on our watches while in full stride to the wire with something left. Better on turf than dirt, continues to improve and is ready to tackle stakes-types on grass next time out.


FOURTH RACE

6-Bellafina
Oct. 19, 2019
4f, :47.1h
Grade: B+
Solo gate drill with splits of :24.1, :35.3 and :47.1, picking it up mostly on her on into the turn and finished smoothly. Pointing for the BC Filly & Mare Sprint and appears in good enough shape to be competitive.

6-Bellafina
Oct. 11, 2019
5f, 1:00.2h
Grade: A-
Breezing throughout, stout hold late, extra sharp with splits of :12.2, :24 flat, :35.4 and 1:00.2, able to go much faster if turned loose. Freshened and appears to be coming up to the BC Filly & Mare Sprint in peak form.


FIFTH RACE

5-Stubbins
Oct. 19, 2019
4f, :48.4h
Grade: B
Looked fine going a tad faster than given on our watches, :48.2, never asked, full stride late with plenty left. Probably pointing for the BC Turf Sprint, though five furlongs on grass on this track might be a tad sharp for him.


8-Legends of War
Oct. 18, 2019
5f, 1:00.4h
Grade: B-
Went from half mile pole out to 7/8 pole, easy to the top, then asked pretty hard through the lane, splits of :23.4 and :48.1 to the wire, up in 1:00.4. Good enough work but is a much better mover on grass, won a Grade 3 turf sprint stakes in Kentucky last time out.


SIXTH RACE

1-Giant Expectations
Oct. 12, 2019
5f, 1:01h
Grade: B+
Went off slowly, then finished strongly without being asked to drop, a typical impressive work for veteran sprinter/miler, splits of :25 flat, :37 flat and 1:01.1 on our watches. Always tries hard when not pitched too high.

1-Giant Expectations
Oct. 5, 2019
5f, 1:00.2h
Grade: B+
Was joined by I Can Do This (same time) and was best by about a length through the lane without being asked, final quarter mile in :24.3, strictly on his own. Always looks sharp in the a.m.

1-Giant Expectations
Sept. 28, 2019
4f, :48.1h
Grade: B+
Sharp as usual in solo move, final three furlongs in :36 flat, never asked while breezing well off the rail. Always dangerous as a late-running sprinter in top company.


2-Improbable
Oct. 14, 2019
5f, 1:01.1h
Grade: A-
Went off slowly in hand, then took hold through the lane and finished like a freight train, splits of :25.2, :37.3 and 1:01.2 on our watches, straight and strong to the wire while mostly on his own. Pointing for the BC Dirt Mile, plenty talented but always has been his worst own enemy.

2-Improbable
Oct. 7, 2019
4f, :46.4h
Grade: B+
In blinkers, straight and true under mild coaxing through the lane, splits of :23.2 and :46.3 on our watches, extra sharp. Had a simply dreadful trip in the Pennsylvania Derby, pointing for the BC Dirt Mile.


5-Omaha Beach
Oct. 16, 2019
4f, :48.1h
Grade: B+
Never asked a drop, final three furlongs in :11.3 and :36 flat before galloping out with plenty left. Appears to have come out of his comeback win in fine shape, pointing for the BC Dirt Mile.


10-Snapper Sinclair
Oct. 21, 2019
5f, 1:01.2h
Grade: B-
Not bad for a grass horse working on dirt, splits of :12.3, :24.3, :36.1 and 1:01.2, light coaxing in the final furlong. Listed stakes winner at Kentucky Downs in last start and seems to be doing well enough.

10-Snapper Sinclair
Oct. 14, 2019
5f, 1:01.2h
Grade: B
A tad rank leaving the pole under a tight hold, then settled and went smoothly without any coaxing, splits of :13 flat, :25.2, :37 flat and 1:01.2. Doing very well, had nice stakes win at Kentucky Downs last time out but his Breeders’ Cup competition surely will test him.


SEVENTH RACE

5-Mirth
Oct. 21, 2019
5f, 1:03h TT
Grade: C+
Broke off about five lengths behind Buckstopper Kit (5f, 1:04h) and was under some coaxing through the lane but couldn’t quite catch workmate (not asked), splits of :25.2, :38 flat and 1:03.1 on our watches, not terribly inspiring. Sprung a major upset in the Rodeo Drive Stakes that earned her a start in the BC Filly & Mare Turf, will be a huge price.


EIGHTH RACE

1-Catalina Cruiser
Oct. 19, 2019
5f, 1:00.3h
Grade: B
Looked fine in solo spin, splits of :24.3, :36.1 and 1:00.2 on our watches, mostly on his own. Connections have opted for the BC Sprint over B C Dirt Mile, will be facing a ton of speed in the former and it might be a bit challenging for him to have to deal with it.

1-Catalina Cruiser
Oct. 12, 2019
6f, 1:12.4h
Grade: B+
Some light coaxing in the final furlong but wasn’t really asked for much, final three furlongs in a strong :36.2. Dead fit, coming up to the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile in fine fettle.

1-Catalina Cruiser
Oct. 5, 2019
5f, 1:00.4h
Grade: B+
Went off slowly, then finished strongly, very light coaxing only in the final stages, splits of :13 flat, :25.3, :37 flat and 1:00.4. Maintains his edge, pointing for the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Sprint.

1-Catalina Cruiser
Sept. 28, 2019
5f, 1:00.2h
Grade: B+
Went off slowly, was never asked and finished smoothly looking quite sharp for Sadler, splits of :25.1, :36.3 and 1:00.2 on our watches. Ticking over for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint.


4-Mitole
Oct. 22, 2019
5f, :58.4hg
Grade: A-
Solo gate work, splits of :23 flat, :34.1, :45.3 and :58.2 on our watches before coasting to the wire in 1:11.4. Was late changing leads but other than that was impressive displaying his intense speed without really being asked for it. Blazing drill should have him on edge for the BC Sprint.

4-Mitole
Oct. 4, 2019
4f, :50.2h
Grade: B+
Was throttled down early and then allowed to stride out just a bit late, looking sharp and eager in slow move while just getting his feet wet over the surface. Gearing up for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint.


5-Engage
Oct. 21, 2019
5f, 1:03h
Grade: B
Went a bit faster than given and was never asked, a tad rank approaching the half mile pole but then settling and working smoothly, splits of :24 flat and :49.2 to the wire before finishing out nicely to 7/8 pole sin 1:02.1 on our watches. Recently arrived and seemed healthy and happy, pointing for the B C Sprint.

5-Engage
Oct. 14, 2019
4f, :50.3h
Grade: B-
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Hard held and a bit rank leaving the pole, then was under stout restraint to the head of the lane before being allowed to coast home, splits of :12.2, :24.3 and :50.2 on our watches. Just getting his feet wet over the surface, should have a more serious drill next week. Grade-2 winner at Keeneland last time out; will get the acid test in the BC Sprint.


6-Shancealot
Oct. 19, 2019
4f, :46.4h
Grade: B
Went well without being asked, splits of :22.4 and :46.4, solid work for sure but not scintillating. May not be terribly fond of the deep Santa Anita main track, perhaps wants to hear his feet rattle. We’ll get one more look at him next week.


NINTH RACE

7-Bolo
Oct. 19, 2019
5f, 1:01.4h
Grade: C
Broke off a few lengths in front Smokey Image (5f, 1:01h), was ridden through the lane and then out to 7/8 pole to be doing his best, splits of :23.4, :48.4 and 1:01.4 on our watches, ordinary as usual for turf specialist. Pointing for BC Mile; appears overmatched. Workmate was under some restraint to stay behind Bolo but failed to change leads and didn’t look so hot, either.


14-Bowies Hero
Oct. 19, 2019
4f, :50.2h TT
Grade: B
Broke off behind Mischiffie (4f, :50.3h TT) and was under no real coaxing through the lane while just failing to catch workmate at the wire, typical move for him. Pointing for the BC Mile after winning a Grade 1 race in Kentucky; workmate finished without pressure and looked good.


TENTH RACE

1-Paradise Woods
Oct. 20, 2019
6f, 1:13.3h
Grade: B
Worked freely early while being allowed to display her speed in :23.3 and :47.2 to the top, then slowed up a bit through the lane but wasn’t really asked, up in 1:13.3, good final time over this deep track. Maintains her top form, hoping to give Midnight Bisou some competition in the BC Distaff.


2-Ollie’s Candy
Oct. 12, 2019
4f, :47.1h
Grade: B+
Breezing and looking sharp, splits of :23 flat and 47 flat on our watch, plenty left while appearing on top of her game. Pointing for the BC Distaff.


4-Midnight Bisou
Oct. 21, 2019
5f, 1:01.3h
Grade: B
Worked outside Comedian (same time) and was under mild coaxing through the lane to prove slightly best (workmate not asked), splits of :25.2, :37 flat and 1:01.3. Certainly nothing to knock but this drill didn’t knock our socks off, either. Will be a short price favorite in the BC Distaff.

4-Midnight Bisou
Oct. 14, 2019
5f, 1:01.3h
Grade: B+
Even but slightly best over Comedian (same time) while finishing in hand and looking sharp and fit. Will be a short price favorite – and deservedly so – the BC Distaff.

4-Midnight Bisou
Oct. 7, 2019
4f, :51.3h
Grade: B
Nothing more than an open gallop while getting here feet wet over the track, splits of :12.4, :25.2 and :51.3. Horse of the Year candidate will be a short price favorite in the BC Distaff.


7-Secret Spice
Oct. 20, 2019
5f, 1:00h
Grade: B-
Broke off a couple of lengths behind maiden Taishan (5f, 1:00.2h), had dead aim on that one at the furlong pole but could never get by under mild coaxing, final three furlongs in :11.4 and :36.1. Wasn’t bad but expected better for the BC Distaff-bound stakes winner.

7-Secret Spice
Oct. 13, 2019
4f, :47.3h
Grade: B+
Broke off several lengths behind cheap workmate My Journey (4f, :48.4h) and was under wraps throughout while closing the gap and finishing head-and-head with that wire, :24 flat and :47.4 on our watches. Pointing for the Breeders’ Cup, either the Filly & Mare Sprint or Distaff.

8-La Force-GE
Oct. 17, 2019
6f, 1:14h
Grade: C+
Splits of :12.2, :24 flat, :35.4, :47.4 and 1:14 flat, asked some in the final furlong, fair to moderate under the circumstances. Looks to be in very tough in what will be her final career start in the BC Distaff.


ELEVENTH RACE

2-Acclimate
Oct. 19, 2019
5f, 1:00.1h
Grade: B-
Went slower than given, from the half mile pole to the wire on our watches :24.4 and :50 and small change, then continued out to 7/8 pole in 1:02.3, very light coaxing only, solid drill while maintaining his edge. Will take them as far as he can on the front end in the BC Turf.


TWELFTH RACE

2-Seeking the Soul
Oct. 11, 2019
4f, :48.4h
Grade: B-
Went okay, nothing special, :11.4, :23.3 and :48.4, never really asked much through the lane. Pointing for BC Classic, best form always has come at Churchill Downs.


4-War of Will
Oct. 16, 2019
5f, :59.2h
Grade: A-
As good as we’ve ever seen him, splits of :22.4, :34.1 and :59.2 to the wire (breezing in the final furlong), then galloped out to 7/8ths pole in 1:12.4. Seems to like this deep surface and whether or not it’s good enough he should fire his best shot in the BC Classic.


7-Higher Power
Oct. 19, 2019
5f, 1:01h
Grade: B+
Broke off behind Foxtail (5f, 1:02h) and after going off slowly easily handled that one through the lane, never asked, then continued out with plenty left to 7/8 pole, :24.1 from the quarter pole to the wire. Better than last shows, hope he leaves cleanly in the BC Classic.

7-Higher Power
Oct. 12, 2019
4f, :47.1h
Grade: B+
Very light coaxing only in solo half-mile spin, splits of :23.1 and :47.1. for Sadler. Probably lost his best chance at the start in the Awesome Again S.-G1 and should fire his best shot in the BC Classic-G1.


8-McKinzie
Oct. 22, 2019
7f, 1:24.2h
Grade: A-
Went from 5/8ths pole all the way around to the 6f pole and earned splits of :24.3, :36.2, and 1:00.1 to the wire, then finished out in 1:24.3 on our watches to complete strong work while being ridden hard into and around the clubhouse turn. Testing drill under the circumstances but a superior move, to be sure. However, he still has to prove he can handle a mile and one-quarter.

8-McKinzie
Oct. 10, 2019
4f, :49.2h
Grade: B
Breezing in easy half mile solo spin, splits of :12.3, :24.3 and :49.2, never asked a drop. Looks fine but is questionable at the 10-furlong trip of the BC Classic.


9-Mongolian Groom
Oct. 19, 2019
4f, :49.1h
Grade: B
Cruised in easy half mile drill, :23.2 and :48.4 on our watches, a tad faster than given, never asked. Out to prove that his win in the Awesome Again S.-G1 wasn’t a fluke, pointing for the BC Classic.