A Closer Look... Race Analysis by Mark Ratzky. 3-Year-Olds and Up, top claiming price $10,000, Five Furlongs Owner Hronis Racing LLC

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1 1 st by 3-Year-Olds and Up, top claiming price $10,000, Five Furlongs Owner Hronis Racing LLC Top Recent Equibase Speed Figure at this distance: We Own The Nite & Code Guy 1. Runbrorun - First of two for Treece barn; rattled off three straight wins here on the night oval between late May and July, then battled hard at even-money in the last try under the lights and could not quite stay with them; a place and a show from a trio of outings over the daytime mile track. 2. Stoneys Mr Cruiser - The other Treece representative was beaten double digits in the two Del Mar starts following a 25K claim here in July, now he's being offered at a major discount off the purchase price in hopes of turning things around; despite the drop, still facing Guy Code who handled him here at the summer session. 3. Guy Code - Owns a pair of snapshots from 5 local outings, including a facile coast-to-coast decision here in July; was red-tagged that day by Koriner, who ran him for 40K at Del Mar, where he showed the way to the lane in a turf sprint and weakened late; drop is suspicious, but hard to catch if even a shell of his former self. 4. We Own the Night - Last seen rolling a pair of 4's up north, including a Santa Rosa lawn party a little over a month ago where he was racing in a conditioned seller; facing a couple of class dippers to his inside and will have to dig deep and come up with his very best to get it done. 5. Cowtownmary - Is coming off back-to-back victories here under the lights as the chalk at 870 yards and now segues into this straight claimer on the big oval; owns a pair of scores from 4 appearances here during the daytime hours, with the most recent coming way back in December of 2015; could be part of a crowded front end today. 6. Johns Journey - Has 3 winner's circle appearances from his 6 outings over this mile layout, including a wire-to-wire decision over a softer group at the summer stand; tried some hard-knocking types in that starter allowance outing here opening week and was used up battling on a three-horse spread. 7. Sweetwater Gal - Filly is taking on the boys for Sadler and Roman after sitting back off a spirited pace here two weeks ago and sweeping past her distaff rivals to prove a punctual favorite on the class drop; asked a tougher question vs. males, but figures to get some snappy fractions to chase and appears to like the layout. 7. Sweetwater Gal 5. Cowtownmary 3. Guy Code Guy Code 4. We Own the Night 7. Sweetwater Gal

2 2 nd by 2-year-olds, maiden special weight, Six Furlongs Owners Gary and Mary West Top Recent Equibase Speed Figure at this distance: None 1. Turing Machine - First of 3 new faces; sire has seen 9 of his 54 debut youngsters get the picture taken, while this is the first to the wars for the Henny Hughes mare, who was 4-for-14 for 164K) in her racing days; concluded preparations for Cecil with a bullet 5 furlongs at Santa Anita. 2. Sea My Moves - Didn't attract much tote support when making introduction here on opening week, had an awkward takeoff and made some mild late progress behind a promising filly; Talamo takes over and a right to move forward with the experience and a cleaner break. 3. High Drama - Baffert trainee was sent off at 4-1 in the debut a month ago at Del Mar, sat a close journey from between foes and was up for the place; unless the first-timers come out humming, this daughter of Tapit should be tough at second asking with a little more real estate and a taste of action. 4. Sunriser - This beginner is a stablemate of Sea My Moves and sports a modest local worktab for Kruljac; fetched 200K a year ago at Keeneleland and City Zip is a strong debut sire at 16%; this will be the first starter for the dam, who was winless in 7 starts. 5. Instinctual Kash - Completes the newbies for the high-percentage Baltas shedrow, and he doesn't have to work them fast to have ready; brought 80K at the same sale Sunriser fetched 200k: sire is still looking for first 2-year-old debut winner after 19 starts, while the Elusive Quality mare was unraced and has a winner from 3 to the reach the gate; check tote for more clues. 6. Baytown Juliet - Well beaten by the promising Gas Station Sushi at Del Mar in the first start in from the Midwest, then showed up with a claiming tag here opening weekend and completed the exacta in a modest contest; will have to pick things up to threaten this tougher group. 3. High Drama 1. Turing Machine 5. Instrinctual Kash High Drama 5. Instrinctual Kash 1. Turing Machine

3 3 rd by 3-Year-Olds and Up, fillies and mares. tip claiming price $16,000, Five and One-Half Furlongs Owner Steve Beneto Top Recent Equibase Speed Figure at this distance: Todos Santos & Gypsy Ju Ju 1. Tiz Clever as Ever - After being part of a blanket finish here in July, she was hammered down to 3-5 for her opening week appearance and just held safe for the graduation over the track she calls home, with the show filly returning to win here last week; will have to step up her game to do an encore from the rail slot. 2. Todos Santos - Only outing over this daytime oval resulted in a clear-cut maiden score in July; claimed from the first start at Del Mar, then went evenly down there when trying both a distance of ground and turf for the first time; offered at discount off that August 9 purchase today while getting back to the short game and dirt. 3. Sally Simpson - Like her inside neighbor, this gal's lone Orange County effort resulted in a dominating victory; been popular at the claim box in the interim, changing hands after both of the seaside tries that ended up in a place and a show finish; a Santa Anita bullet showing for new trainer Cerin, who brings her back under the sales price. 4. Amy Jean - Broke her maiden at first asking in March at Turf Paradise, but hasn't been able to come up with the needed response in the ensuing 4 outings, including that first try at Del Mar where she was no match for Sally Simpson; had some early traffic issues in the most recent down there and looking elsewhere for the first couple of spots. 5. Warrenscrystalized - Showed promise when she made her introduction back in the summer of 2014, then disappeared for a year and a half; had to settle for nibbles in three straight down the hill appearances at Santa Anita this season and now returns from another respite while dropping into a claiming race for the first time. 6. Gypsy Ju Ju - Diploma was earned in easy fashion in late January at Santa Anita and she was red-tagged that day by O'Neill; has had her troubles in a trio of starts since, most recently in a starter affair at the seaside; gets a drop in class for her initial try over this strip and will be looking to turn things back around with Pena from the cozy post. 3. Sally Simpson 6. Gypsy Ju Ju 2. Todos Santos Sally Simpson 5. Warrenscrystalized 2. Todos Santos

4 4 th by 2-year-olds, maiden special weight, Six Furlongs Trainer John Sadler Top Recent Equibase Speed Figure at this distance: None 1. Big and Loud - Every runner in the field is a debuter; sire has clicked with 3 of 27 first-time babies, while this is the first to the races for the daughter of Indian Charlie, who was winless in 4 starts; has some decent local moves showing, but must deal with the tricky inside start. 2. Midnight Soot - D'Amato trainee has been working in very sharp fashion here; sire has had 3 winners from his 18 debut youngsters while the dam won 7 of her 20 starts for 297K and has seen 7 of her 8 to the wars getting to the circle, headed by Sheer Luck (3-for-22, 205K). 3. Street Zombie - Street Boss is a solid 2-year-old debut sire while mom scored twice from 14 starts in her racing days and her only other to the races has won; works have been on the slowish side, but Pender is having a strong summer and Maldonado is a plus. 4. Midcourt - He brought 450K a year ago at Keeneland; Midnight Lute has had 16 winners from 182 newbies, while Mayo On the Side was a Gr 1 stakes winner of 642; she has had 6 of her 7 starters pose, headed by French Dip (3-for-16, 141K); Eurton beginners can be a difficult read. 5. Super Classic - Kentucky Derby-winning dad is 9-for-139 with first-time 2-year-olds, while the dam captured half of her 10 starts for 194K and has 5 winners from 6 to face the starter, headed by 143K earner Dark Arden; looking in other directions. 6. Candy Crew - Sadler's colt looms a very live commodity from the outside slot with veteran Pedroza doing the honors; a real nice string of local works on his tab, capped by a :58 and change move from the gate last week; sire hits at 16% with the debut babies and this is the first to the races for the Forest Wildcat mare. 6. Candy Crew 2. Midnight Soot 4. Midcourt Candy Crew 2. Midnight Soot 4. Midcourt

5 5 th by 2-Year-Old maidens, California breds, top claiming price $50,000, Five & One Half Furlongs Jockey Modesto Linares Top Recent Equibase Speed Figure at this distance: Nova 1. Downhill Run - Far back throughout when 17-1 in debut vs. similar 10 days ago. Homebred sports a blowout since the race, but would need a major turnaround to contend. Alert takeoff needed from this post. 2. Aggessivebrawler - Finished directly in front of Downhill Run when no factor at 89-1 Sept. 14. Hasn t come close in two starts over this track for stable seeking its first win of the year. Pass. 3. Handsome Swede - Races haven t been attractive for homebred as he s been defeated by a combined 38 lengths in two appearances, the latest when eighth of 10 at this level 29 days ago. Flees the rail and figures to show speed vs. this group. 4. Bless the Cause - Filly was scratched Sept. 14 out of a race for the same price tag, but restricted to her own sex. Sire had 12 debut winners from his first 75 starters and winless dam s only other foal to race failed to win. Solid local work tab, including a 59 3/5 best of the morning move from the gate Aug Nova - Returns to state bred ranks after finishing third of eight when 3-1 vs. $30,000 company 15 days ago. Retains rider who has had a solid meet and should be a pace factor. 6. Luke s On Fire - Brief factor only when 10-1 in debut for this price tag in same race Handsome Swede exits. Improvement possible now that he s had a race and isn t meeting a stellar bunch. 7. Anuska Thunder - Mesa Thunder has yet to have a debut winner from eight starters and dam, who won two of five, has had four winners from seven prior foals, including Echo Zulu (4 wins, $116,285). San Luis Rey drills don t inspire, so best to watch one from this filly. 8. Big Bad Gary - Didn t repeat good try when returned to this venue 10 days ago. Capable if runs back to near miss Aug. 11 when edged by Unobtainable. 3. Handsome Swede 5. Nova 4. Bless the Cause Bless the Cause 3. Handsome Swede 5. Nova

6 6 th by 3-Year-Olds & Up, maidens, top claiming price $20,000, Five Furlongs Jockey Sasha Risenhoover Top Recent Equibase Speed Figure at this distance:: Sixes 1. Sixes - Drops into much softer spot and switches to dirt after failing to threaten going this distance on grass in first in more than 10 months. Lightly-raced gelding could improve with the lesser company and racing over the track where he trained prior to his comeback. 2. Secretary General - Steps up in price and tries extra yardage after trailing as the favorite under the lights three weeks ago in race in which the runner-up was a next out graduate. Would be a surprise. 3. Here Comes Autism - Cuts back in distance after pressing the pace and tiring when days ago in race won by a longshot closer. Seeking first on the board finish and unlikely it will happen in this spot for stable that does have a win at the meet. 4. Joshuas Glory - Far back in first afternoon appearance over this track nine days ago in race dominated by heavily-favored dropper. Could be factor early, but needs to improve stamina. 5. Super Storm - Idle since being eased at longer trip four months ago. Decent drills on tab at San Luis Rey for return and did face better in his sprint debut March 23. First time gelding is a possibility in this context. 6. Royal Seeker - New gelding hasn t been seen since finishing second over a muddy surface at longer distance some 8 1/2 months ago. Never competed this cheap and should be a player if ready off the bench. Formerly trained by Jeff Metz. 7. Clifton Beach - Second best when favored for this tag two weeks ago after being disqualified out of a victory 18 days earlier. Shorter trip should help, but homebred has burned a lot of bucks, so tough one to trust. 8. Mister Fancy Bean - Fifth of six going 870 yards at night. Missed numerous opportunities and hasn t been competitive over this track in the afternoon, so looking elsewhere. 9. Hoppitty - Distant third when 3-1 in first try over this track eight days ago. Be prominent early, but needs a move forward to contend for the top prize. 1. Sixes 7. Clifton Beach 5. Super Storm Sixes 7. Clifton Beach 9. Hoppity

7 7 th by 3-Year-Olds & Up, top claiming price $16,000, One Mile Owner Jeffrey Bloom of Bloom Racing Stable Top Recent Equibase Speed Figure at this distance: Jensen 1. Mizter Kool Cat - Fourth after stumbling beginning at shorter trip 17 days ago. Likely to show speed from the inside box, but hard to see him taking these all the way. Lone win came going 870 yards under the lights June Dream Police - Rolled fours in last pair, the latest 29 days ago. Both victories have come at eight furlongs, so possible off best for productive stable. 3. Picture Tube - Beat one when 14-1 at this level 15 days ago and hasn t been a threat since defeating $20,000 maidens June 2. Picks up weight with switch to jockey who won with Ryderroo Sept. 21. Form reversal required. 4. Jensen - Distant third for this price tag 20 days after being claimed for $16,000 from Bob Hess, Jr. 18 days earlier. The two who finished in front of him last time would be favored in this spot, so he could be primed to pick up his first win since he won an optional claimer Feb. 25, 2016 at the Fair Grounds when trained by Larry Jones. 5. Our Nation - Steps up in price after being claimed for $8,000 from Vladimir Cerin out of a runner-up finish when days ago. Bullet drill in the interim and was game in victory two starts ago when defeating next out winners Getoffmyback and Woodstock Memory. 6. Giro Candito - Sheds the blinkers and stretches out after dull try 38 days ago when claimed for $16,000 from Jeff Mullins. Unproven around two turns and has been most effective as a late-running sprinter. 7. Real Big Deal - Third, but no threat when favored for this claiming price 29 days ago. Seeking first on the board finish over this track and hasn t won since March 25, Others preferred. 8. Cammy s Music - Finished directly behind recent Los Alamitos winner Ucanthankmelater after setting the pace vs. fellow 3-yearolds Aug. 24. Facing more speed and is stuck outside and lone win came going much shorter distance June Jensen 2. Dream Police 7. Real Big Deal Jensen 2. Dream Police 7. Real Big Deal

8 8 th by 3-Year-Olds & Up, allowance/claiming, claiming price $62,500, One Mile Jockey Edwin Maldonado Top Recent Equibase Speed Figure at this distance: Ike Walker 1. Lucky J Lane - Lacked a rally when fifth of six in a California bred stakes won by Soi Phet - his fourth stakes win here - 15 days ago. Two time winner over this track - including a victory in the closing day feature of the 2016 Los Angeles County Fair meet - will be finishing. 2. Mighty Mo - New York invader goes turf to dirt in California debut after finishing fifth of days ago at Saratoga. Yer to start on anything other than grass, but no reason to believe he won t take to the new surface. Formerly trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott. 3. Infobedad - Shortens up after setting the pace in a Grade III marathon nearly nine weeks ago. Game victory over next out winner Ain t Misbehavin four starts ago, but trailed in only Los Alamitos race a year ago. Prefer others. 4. Avanti Bello - Seeking first exacta finish as he makes his seventh local appearance. No match for runaway winner seven weeks ago while finishing 1 1/2 lengths in front of Lucky J Lane. Five of his six wins have come at this trip and worked a strong three-quarters of a mile earlier in the month at San Luis Rey. 5. Ike Walker - Front half of an all Ike exacta down south as he easily prevailed over General Ike at this trip when last seen 52 days ago. Owns a win and two seconds in three starts here, so should be a major player for Hall of Fame trainer. 6. Giant Influence - Trailed when stretched out to 12 furlongs in same race Infobedad exits. Fits off score at this distance two races ago and has fired fresh before, winning after a layoff of more than eight months earlier this year. Pace factor at the very least. 5. Ike Walker 6. Giant Influence 4. Avanti Bello Avanti Bello 1. Lucky J Lane 5. Ike Walker

9 9 th by 3-Year-Olds & Up, maiden fillies & mares, top claiming price $20,000, One Mile Trainer Leonard Powell Top Recent Equibase Speed Figure at this distance: Of Note 1. Amaranta - Completed the trifecta in return to this track when 10-1 at this distance 16 days ago. Should be forwardly placed and can share once more for stable that won with two of its first five runners at the meet. 2. Miss Napper Tandy - Sheds 10 pounds with switch to an apprentice jockey after finishing eighth of nine when days ago. Missed 16 opportunities and unproven around two turns, so looking elsewhere. 3. Oh Scatty Oh - Well clear of the rest of the field when second as the 2-1 choice in same race Amaranta exits. Similar effort makes her an obvious contender, but tough to trust given this will be her 10th start. 4. Curlina Curlina - Seventh of 10 in common race Sept. 8 when making first start in nearly two months. Best effort came here when defeated by a neck as the choice by eventual repeater Adaptability during the Summer Thoroughbred Festival in July. 5. Wicked Old Fashion - Stretches out after disaappointing as the favorite Aug. 30 when claimed for $20,000 from Bob Hess, Jr. Bred to handle more yardage and could improve for new connections. 6. Pretty Expensive - Split field when the 8-5 choice at shorter distance 10 days ago. May take to route for locally based stable. Retains jockey - a recent arrival from Pennsylvania - who has won at around a 19% clip in Dadlani - Sire has yet to have a first out winner from 43 starters and first foal from an unraced dam. Texas bred has taken awhile to get to the races and stable isn t known for debut success, so prefer to see a race. 8. Of Note - Second behind favored winner eight days ago and finished directly in front of Oh Scatty Oh the last time she raced for this claiming price two starts ago The one to beat. 9. Riverka - Far back when in race Oh Scatty Oh exits. Devoid of speed and would be a huge surprise if she was in the hunt late. 10. Colonel Peggy Sue - Completed the superfecta when 20-1 while finishing nine lengths behind Oh Scatty Oh. Gets weight break with switch to talented apprentice, but a minor share seems her limit. 8. Of Note 3. Oh Scatty Oh 5.Wicked Old Fashion Oh Scatty Oh 8. Of Note 4. Wickd Old Fashion