H a n d i c a p p e r s Helper Race 1 Santa Anita Horse, Comment

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1 4 W 3 W 0 7 W 2 W 0 S 3 S 2 8 W 2 W 0 P 4 P 1 S 9 S W 7 W 2 P 9 P 1 2 S 3 S 3 3 Race 1 Santa Anita 1-EL NINO TERRIBLE Could be a factor. He came back after 8 months off and ran eighth on grass at Del Mar for $80,000 on Nov. 12, then ran fifth for $32,000 at Los Alamitos on Dec. 6. He has a sharp work since. 2-GOLD CHASER Posted both career wins on this track at this trip, the last coming on April 19. He moves up in price and finished a close sixth (beaten by just 1 1/4 lengths) for $16,000 at Del Mar on Nov AIRFOIL Has been knocking on the door. He wasn t sharp much of the year, but after a freshening he ran second for $32,000 at Del Mar on Nov. 5, then finished third for $25,000 there on Nov LUCA Appears an outsider. He led all the way in an 870-yard contest at Los Alamitos on Aug. 8, then finished fifth (behind today s opponent Gold Chaser) in a race at this class level here Oct SACRED OVATION Has the look of a major player. He moves up to the $18,000 level today after he won for $12,500 at Los Alamitos on Dec. 12. He has finished third or better in 6 of 11 starts on this track. 6-MOONLIGHT MEETING Should be considered a contender. He battled for the early lead and finished third at Del Mar on Nov. 13. He s competing in a shorter race today. He has won 3 of 5 on this track. 7-KARMA KING Could prove a tough customer. He s moving up to the $20,000 level after he finished second for $12,500 at Del Mar on Oct. 29 while running against next-out winners Newfound Gold and Razorbill. SELECTIONS: Jon White Michael Hammersly Race 2 Santa Anita 1-GOOD SCUFFLER Debuts today. This son of Good Journey (Grade I winner) and Scuffle (1 win) is kin to Jewelynamber (6 wins), Blade Scuffler (4 wins), Scuffler Summer (1 win) and Toosmartbyhalf (1 win). 2-DEFIANT ONE Finished sixth and lost by 24 lengths at Del Mar on Nov. 29. He recorded sharp Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 workouts at San Luis Rey Downs. Do those workouts suggest that he will do better this time? 3-ELKHORN CROWN Kicks off his racing career following workouts at Del Mar and here. This is a son of Forest Command (3 wins and an earner of $158,556) and Isabella s Crown (9 starts, 1 second, 1 third). 4-CALVERT STREET Battled for the early lead and ran fourth here Oct. 15. This son of Slew s Tiznow (2 stakes wins) competes in a shorter race today. It appears that he will appreciate this shorter trip. 5-GAMBLER S WISH Showed early speed and ran fourth at Los Alamitos on Dec. 3 when he lost by only a half-length, then moved up in class and ended up tenth there Dec. 19. He s moving back down in class today. 6-SALAH LOVES TEAGAN Is expected to be a longshot. This son of Lucky Pulpit finished ninth (behind today s opponent Defiant One) and lost by 60 lengths in his debut Nov. 29 at Del Mar when his odds were BOBBY Z Debuts following a string of workouts here. This son of debut winner Marino Marini (stakes winner) and Excessing (0 for 1) is kin to debut winner Sweet Marini (stakes winner) and Tempesta Gato (1 win). 8-MIKE S BENCHMARK Deserves consideration. This son of Benchmark finished second when unveiled here Oct. 22, then ran seventh at Del Mar on Nov. 7. Perhaps he will rebound with a return to this track. S 3 S 3 P 3 P 3 9-NUSRET Should not be taken lightly. This son of Lucky Pulpit finished second at this class level Nov. 7 at Del Mar, then ended up seventh (behind today s rival Little Mustard) at this class level there Nov DA BROOKLYN KID Makes his debut following workouts at San Luis Rey Downs. This son of Decarchy (Grade II winner) and Sabella (0 for 6) is kin to Husband s Folly (5 wins) and Bella Bubbles (3 wins). 11-MULTIPLE SUNS Begins his racing career today following workouts at Los Alamitos. This is a son of Sundarban (4 wins and an earner of $103,340) and Multiplyingtheheat (1, 1 second, 1 third). 12-LITTLE MUSTARD Should be regarded as a contender. He finished third when unveiled Sept. 17 at Los Alamitos, also ran third in a race here Sept. 26, then again finished third at Del Mar on Nov STAR EXPRESS May well have a say. He finished a close second when competing at Los Alamitos on Dec. 5. This son of Bushwacker comes into this race having finished second in 3 of his last 4 starts. 14-ROALN WITH BOLEN Makes his debut today following workouts at Los Alamitos. This son of Slew s Tiznow (multiple stakes winner) and Thoughtthatcounts (0 for 2) is kin to Think Again (2 wins). SELECTIONS: Jon White Michael Hammersly

2 Race 3 Santa Anita 1-ESCAPEE Has early speed. This daughter of Street Sense (won Grade I Kentucky Derby) has been freshened and runs in a shorter race after pressing the pace and fading to seventh at Del Mar on Nov CECILE S DIAMOND Makes her debut this afternoon. She has a Hall of Fame jockey. This is a daughter of debut winner Wilburn (Grade II winner and earner of $586,515) and Diamond Highway (1 win). 3-ANGEL LANE Showed early speed and ended up ninth (behind today s opponents Cuyathy and Candy Boss) at Del Mar on Nov. 27. She runs in a shorter race this afternoon. This shorter trip should help. 4-EVERQUEEN Hasn t raced since she ran eighth and lost by 38 1/4 lengths in her debut Sept. 6 at Del Mar. This daughter of Colonel John has a new trainer and has recorded several good workouts here. 5-CUYATHY Showed early speed and finished seventh at Del Mar on Nov. 27 when her odds were This daughter of Congrats is competing in a shorter race today. This shorter trip should help. 6-ASIAN S WAY Debuts following good workouts here. This daughter Trappe Shot (Grade II winner) and Dblsecretprobation (0 for 4) is kin to debut winner Academic Probation (2 wins), etc. 7-COBIA Makes her debut this afternoon. This daughter of Smoke Glacken (Eclipse Award winner and earner of $759,560) and Whitefish (3 wins) is kin to George s Peach (4 wins). SCRATCHED 8-POWER CAT Kicks off her racing career today. A $600,000 auction purchase, this daughter of Speightstown (Eclipse Award winner) and Celebrity Cat (0 starts) is kin to Cavity (, 2 seconds, 1 third). 9-QUIGLEY S CORNER Makes her debut. This daughter of debut winner Girolamo (Grade I winner) and Speedy Sunrise (3 wins) is kin to debut winner Be Nice Or Leave (3 wins), Speedy Kitten (2 wins), etc. 10-JOSIE THE E F FIVE Makes her California debut after racing in Texas and Oklahoma. She ran second at Lone Star Park on July 11, then finished third at Remington Park on Nov. 28 when the track was wet. 11-CANDY BOSS Finished eighth (behind today s rival Cuyathy) in her debut Nov. 27 at Del Mar when her odds were 5-1. Perhaps this $250,000 auction purchase will improve with a race under her belt. SELECTIONS: Jon White Michael Hammersly W 6 W 2 8 W 4 W 0 P 8 P 2 S 6 S 0 7 W 9 W 1 P 5 P W 4 W 0 4 W 11 W 2 P 5 P 0 S 5 S 0 1 W 11 W 3 P 4 P P 6 P P 6 P 3 S 4 S 0 4 W 7 W 3 P 8 P 0 Race 4 Santa Anita 1-RICHARD S BOY Could prove a tough customer. This son of Idiot Proof won by 2 1/4 lengths on turf Nov. 12 at Del Mar. In addition to that, he is 2 for 2 when competing at this distance on turf here. 2-BIG CAZANOVA (ARG) Should not be taken lightly. He switches to turf and runs in a shorter race after he finished fourth in the Grade III Native Diver on dirt Nov. 28 at Del Mar. His jockey is a plus. 3-MYSTERY TRAIN (ARG) Appears an outsider. He switches to turf and competes in a shorter race after he finished fifth in the Big Bear on dirt here Oct. 14. He has not finished better than sixth in 2 starts on turf. 4-ROCKET HEAT Won on turf Nov. 21 at Del Mar. Running well on turf certainly was nothing new for him. He has a good record on turf (, 3 wins, 1 second). He is moving up in class today, though. 5-BIG BANE THEORY Finished sixth (behind today s foe Toowindytohaulrox) in the Grade II Seabiscuit Handicap on turf Nov. 27 at Del Mar. He runs in a shorter race today. He is a Grade II winner. SCRATCHED 6-PLAINVIEW Is an interesting invader. He s done well on the East Coast, including running fourth in a stakes race at Aqueduct on Nov. 21 and fourth in a stakes race on turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec ALERT BAY Merits respect. He ran seventh (behind 2 of today s foes) in the Grade II Seabiscuit Handicap on turf Nov. 27 at Del Mar, but he s a 2-time Grade II winner as well as a 2-time Grade III winner. 8-BENCH WARRANT Probably will be a longshot. He ran sixth (behind today s foes Richard s Boy, Holy Lute and Toowindytohaulrox) on Nov. 12 at Del Mar when moved up to fifth via disqualification. 9-HOLY LUTE Belongs on the list of contenders. He finished second (behind today s opponent Richard s Boy) on turf Nov. 12 at Del Mar. He has run well at this distance on turf here (, 1 win, 4 seconds). 10-THE GREAT WAR Ran second in a Grade II race on turf Oct. 18 at Woodbine, then finished twelfth (behind today s foe No Silent) in the Grade I Breeders Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland on Oct. 31. Beware. 11-SOMETHINGS UNUSUAL Rallied in the stretch and won a race on turf Nov. 28 at Del Mar. He s competing in a shorter race on turf today. He has run well on this turf course (13 starts, 4 seconds, 3 thirds). 12-NO SILENT Has the look of a contender. He won the Grade III Eddie D. by 1 3/4 lengths at this distance on turf here Oct. 3, then ran sixth in the Grade I Breeders Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland. 8 P 3 P 0 S 6 S TOOWINDYTOHAULROX Ran third in the Grade III Seabiscuit Handicap on turf Nov. 27 at Del Mar when his odds were He s run well at this trip on turf here (, 1 win, 1 second, 1 third). 14-COASTLINE Probably will be a longshot. He s switching to turf after finishing sixth in the Lafayette on dirt Oct. 29 at Keeneland. He has yet to finish better than third on turf (, 1 third). SELECTIONS: Jon White Michael Hammersly

3 Race 5 Santa Anita 1-PETE S PLAY CALL Was well-backed in his debut (6-1) at Los Alamitos on Dec. 4 but broke slowly and finished eighth. All 8 siblings are winners including Kiss to Remember (multiple stakes winner). 2-SPEED CHECK May improve. He broke slowly in his debut here on Sept. 27, rushed up early, but then faded to eighth (runner-up Mor Spirit won the Grade I Los Alamitos Futurity on Dec. 19). 3-DANZING CANDY Broke slowly in his debut at Del Mar on Nov. 29 and finished eighth. He s eligible to move forward with that race under his belt. His only sibling to race (Karaoke Cat) is a 2-time winner. 4-MR. COKER Makes his debut today. A $300,000 auction purchase, this son of Candy Ride (a Grade I winner and 2-time Group I winner) and Our Khrysty (Grade III winner) is kin to Union River (1 win). 5-OPPIDUM Showed early speed in his debut at Del Mar on Aug. 29 before fading to seventh, then finished eighth here on Oct. 24. This son of Speightstown (Eclipse Award winner) cost $400,000 at auction. 6-WEIRDHAIRCUT SETH Could prove a tough customer. He moves up in class this afternoon after he showed early speed and finished second in his debut Nov. 20 at Del Mar when his odds were PRINCE OF ARABIA Ended up fifth in his debut Nov. 14 at Del Mar when his odds were He s running in a longer race today. He might like this longer trip. He also might improve with a race under his belt. 8-CURLIN RULES Debuts today. This son of debut winner Curlin (2-time Horse of the Year) and Awe That (1 win) is kin to Bel Air Beauty (Grade II winner), Shucks (6 wins), Dynafortwo (3 wins), etc. 9-MAD BUM Has early speed. He led early before finishing sixth in the Gold Rush on synthetic footing Dec. 5 at Golden Gate. He moves down in class, switches to dirt and runs in a shorter race this afternoon. 10-COLDSPELL Makes his debut following workouts at Hawthorne and here. This son of debut winner Tapit (Grade I winner) and debut winner Burgandy Ice (1 win) is kin to Icefield (3 starts, 2 seconds). 11-AH KHE PASS Debuts today. A $170,000 auction purchase, this son of debut winner Old Fashioned (Grade III winner) and Castlebrook (multiple stakes winner) is kin to Running for Office (3 wins), etc. 12-MY GOLDEN ONE Makes his debut today. This son of Medaglia d Oro (multiple Grade I winner) and debut winner Moravia (1 win) is kin to Remarkable Moon (1 win) and Sweet Shop (1 win). 13-FULL OF HOPE Debuts today. This son of Bernardini (Eclipse Award winner) and debut winner Hope Rises (stakes winner) is kin to a pair of debut winners (Believe in Hope and Hopeful Union). S 4 S S 3 S 2 8 W 6 W 4 S 2 S 2 ST 7 Race 6 Santa Anita 1-GROUND RULES Won on dirt Sept. 6 at Del Mar, ran second on dirt here Oct. 8, then finished sixth (behind 4 of today s rivals) on Oct. 31 at Del Mar when racing on turf for the first time. He races on turf today. 2-PERFECTLY MAJESTIC Ran third (behind today s foes Crittenden and Acceptance) in the Let It Ride at Del Mar on Oct. 31, then also ran third (behind Fueled by Bourbon) there Nov. 22. His jockey is a plus. 3-CRITTENDEN Won the Let It Ride at Del Mar on Oct. 31, then finished twelfth (behind 4 of today s opponents) in the Grade I Hollywood Derby at Del Mar on Nov. 28. He recorded a sharp Dec. 9 workout here. 4-PROFESSOR BERNS Generated a strong late kick and won in an upset Nov. 7 at Del Mar when his odds were He s moving up in class this afternoon. These are the toughest opponents he has ever faced. 5-SOUL DRIVER Finished sixth (behind today s opponent Om) in the Grade I Hollywood Derby at Del Mar on Nov. 28. He was victorious in the Singletary here on June 20 and Oceanside at Del Mar on July MISTER BRIGHTSIDE (IRE) Merits respect. He ran second in the Grade II Twilight Derby here Oct. 24, then ran ninth in the Grade I Hollywood Derby at Del Mar on Nov. 28 when he had a troubled trip. 7-ACCEPTANCE Ran second (behind today s rival Crittenden) in the Let It Ride at Del Mar on Oct. 31. He then finished eleventh (behind 3 of today s foes) in the Grade I Hollywood Derby at Del Mar on Nov IKE WALKER Has reeled off 3 straight victories while racing on dirt, but he is moving way up in class and switching to turf this afternoon. In his only start on turf, he finished fourth at Churchill Downs in VIGILANTE Could prove a tough customer. He won a turf race on Aug. 29 at Saratoga, then also was victorious on turf Oct. 21 at Keeneland despite a rough trip. This son of Tiznow is moving up in class today. 10-OM Appears the one to beat. He won the Grade II Del Mar Derby on Sept. 6, also won the Grade II Twilight Derby here Oct. 24, then finished third in the Grade I Hollywood Derby at Del Mar on Nov OCHO OCHO OCH0 Has not raced since he finished fourth in the Grade III Penn Mile at Penn National last May 31 when competing on turf for the first time. He recorded a sharp Dec. 7 workout here. 12-FUELED BY BOURBON Ran second on turf Nov. 22 at Del Mar. He is moving up in class today, but keep in mind he is 3 for 3 on this turf course. He recorded a sharp Dec. 19 workout at San Luis Rey Downs. SELECTIONS: Jon White Michael Hammersly ERIC THE TROJAN Appears headed the right way. This son of More Than Ready ended up eighth in his debut at Del Mar on Nov. 14, then finished fourth there on Nov. 29 when he showed early speed. SELECTIONS: Jon White Michael Hammersly

4 0 1 0 S 2 S 2 W 4 W 3 S 4 S P 1 P 0 Race 7 Santa Anita 1-BIRDATTHEWIRE Finished fourth in the Grade II Falls City Handicap at Churchill Downs on Nov. 26. She is running in a shorter race today. Her jockey (Mike Smith) is a member of the Hall of Fame. 2-HOT CITY GIRL Is seeking her fourth straight victory. She won the Grade III Charles Town Oaks on Sept. 19, registered a 4 1/4-length win at Belmont Park on Oct. 29, then won the Safely Kept at Laurel on Nov CAVORTING Has the look of a major player. The only Grade I winner in this race, she finished fourth in the Grade I Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at Keeneland on Oct. 31 when she had a very wide trip. 4-MAYBELLENE Makes her first start since she ran second and was moved up to first via a rival s disqualification in the Sunland Park Oaks last March 22. She s recorded several sharp workouts leading up to this race. 5-LILY POD Moves way up in class today after she finished fourth at Los Alamitos on Dec. 13. Her lone victory in 6 career starts came in a race here Oct. 16. These are the toughest opponents she has faced, though. 6-BEN S DUCHESS Belongs on the list of contenders. This daughter of Munnings won the L.A. Woman with authority by 3 1/4 lengths here Oct. 4. She has a fine record on this track (, 3 wins, 2 thirds). 7-RATTATAPTAP Moves up in class after she won by 4 1/2 lengths at Del Mar on Nov. 21. This is a Grade I race. In her only start at the Grade I level, she finished sixth in the Del Mar Oaks on turf Aug PLEASANT TALES Won at Churchill Downs on Nov. 13 and now moves up in class. This is a Grade I race. In her only start at the Grade I level, she ran ninth (behind today s rival Cavorting) in the Test at Saratoga. 2 ST 7 W 6 W 5 1 W 5 W 2 Race 8 Santa Anita 1-PAIN AND MISERY Just missed when the runner-up in the Zia Park Derby on Nov. 25. He s moving up in class today. In his only start on this track, he finished seventh in the Grade II San Felipe here last March 7. 2-MARKING Should be viewed as a contender. He s 2 for 2. This son of Bernardini won by 2 3/4 lengths when unveiled at Belmont Park on Sept. 23, then registered a 5 1/2-length victory at Aqueduct on Nov WATERSHED Could prove a tough customer. He won when unveiled Aug. 7 at Saratoga, ran fourth (behind today s foe Runhappy) in the Grade I King s Bishop there, then won at Keeneland on Oct RUNHAPPY Looms the one to beat. He won the Grade I Breeders Cup Sprint at Keeneland on Oct. 31 while posting a fast final time (1:08.58). He comes into this race having reeled off 5 victories in a row. 5-EL KABEIR Moves up in class this afternoon after he won the City of Laurel in Maryland on Nov. 14. This is a Grade I race. He was victorious in the Grade II Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill Downs in BAD READ SANCHEZ Hasn t raced since he finished sixth in the Grade I Santa Anita Derby last April 4. This son of Warrior s Reward finished second in the Grade II Best Pal at Del Mar in LORD NELSON Makes his first start since he ran fourth (behind today s foe Pain and Misery) in the Pat Day Mile at Churchill Downs last May 2. He recorded a fast Dec. 21 workout here. SELECTIONS: Jon White Michael Hammersly ST 5 9-MOYO HONEY Is being raised in class this afternoon after she won here Oct. 10. She does have a fine record on this track (3 starts, 2 wins, 1 second), but these are the toughest rivals she has run against. 10-FINEST CITY Won by 3 1/4 lengths at Del Mar on Oct. 31, then ran second (albeit 9 1/2 lengths behind the winner) at Los Alamitos on Dec. 1. She recorded a sharp Dec. 15 workout on the training track here. SELECTIONS: Jon White Michael Hammersly

5 P 4 P 1 5 S 3 S 1 0 P 5 P 3 1 P 1 P 0 S 3 S 1 ST 5 9 W 2 W 1 P 7 P 3 4 P 3 P 3 3 W 2 W 1 Race 9 Santa Anita 1-BOONE DOCKS Ran seventh (behind today s rivals Hunt and Second Summer) in the Grade II Twilight Derby on turf here Oct. 24. He s won once in 8 lifetime starts. He won a turf race by 2 3/4 lengths here Oct DREAMING OF GOLD Switches to turf and runs in a longer race this afternoon after he ran fifth on dirt Nov. 8 at Del Mar. This son of Unbridled s Song has finished fourth or better in each of his on turf. 3-CHINA GIRL LOVER Finished third in a turf race Nov. 8 at Del Mar, then ran second on dirt there Nov. 29. He s switching back to turf this afternoon. This son of Lawyer Ron has won just once in 8 starts on turf. 4-TALE OF LIFE (JPN) Has the look of a contender. He moves down in class after he ran seventh in the Bryan Station on turf Oct. 30 at Keeneland. He was only 7-1 in a Group I race in France last May HUNT (IRE) Merits contender status. This son of Dark Angel ran fourth in the Grade II Twilight Derby on turf here Oct. 24, then came home full of run and finished second in a Nov. 28 turf race at Del Mar. 6-ITSINTHEPOST (FR) Ended up third (behind today s rival Hunt) on turf Nov. 28 at Del Mar when his odds were It was his best race yet since coming to the U.S. from France where he won 1 of. 7-STREET FASHION Makes his California debut after racing in Florida and Pennsylvania. He s switching to turf after he ran second on dirt Oct. 9 at Penn National when the track was wet. He s 0 for 4 on turf. 8-ECKERSLEY Appears an outsider. This son of Congrats ended up sixth (behind today s rivals Hunt, Itsinthepost, Second Summer and What a View) in a Nov. 28 turf race at Del Mar when his odds were SECOND SUMMER Finished fourth (behind today s opponents Hunt and Itsinthepost) on turf Nov. 28 at Del Mar when he lost by just 1 1/2 lengths despite an awkward start. That suggests he might do well today. 10-UNUSUALLY GREEN Belongs on the list of contenders. He has finished second in 3 straight races at this class level on turf. He also is coming into this race having finished first or second in 6 of his last WHAT A VIEW Could prove a tough customer. He just missed when the runner-up on turf Nov. 7 at Del Mar, then ran fifth (behind today s foes Hunt, Itsinthepost and Second Summer) on turf there Nov GRACHUS THE HUNTER Finished sixth (behind today s opponent What a View) on turf Nov. 7 at Del Mar, but he did have a troubled trip that day. He recorded sharp workouts here on Nov. 25 and Dec TUCO (IRE) Makes his U.S. debut after running well in England (6 starts, 1 win, 3 seconds, 2 thirds). This son of Exceed And Excel won on turf Aug. 10, then ran second on synthetic footing Nov KENJISSTORM Won smartly by 2 1/4 lengths in an upset on turf Nov. 20 at Del Mar when his odds were This son of Stormy Atlantic recorded sharp workouts here Dec. 4, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. SELECTIONS: Jon White Michael Hammersly