LOS ALAMITOS HANDICAPPERS RACING REPORT

LOS ALAMITOS HANDICAPPERS RACING REPORT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012 LES ONAKA HANDICAPPER/CLOCKER R E P O R T S U M M A R Y Always Check Program Numbers. RACE 1 st nd PICK 2 PICK 3 rd PICK 1 (8) LIGHTNING MCQUE (9) TROPICAL WINDS (4) WARREN S BEAUTIFUL 2 (1) SISZOOM (3) FEATURE MALINCHE (2) CANUCATCHER STAR 3 (3) SUPERHUMAN (4) FEATURING HABITS (6) THAICOON 4 (6) FLAT OUT SWINGIN (3) ENTRAP (4) SHORT LEASE 5 (1) EASY CITY (3) BOSTON BAKED BEAN (7) SUZURAN DANCER 6 (7) CARTERS SECRET DOLL (6) MISTICAL ROSE (4) DJ CARTEL 7 (1) HOSTILE REACTION (2) MISS TRIPLE PLAY (7) TOPLESS 8 (6) LIVING YOUR DREAMS (3) CRUZN BY (7) TELLER VERDE 9 (6) FEATURE MSS AMERICA (8) AMBUSH ALLEY (2) BD CRUISER BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: EASY CITY (5 th RACE) HOSTILE REACTION (7 TH RACE) PRICE PLAY (Longshot): SISZOOM (longshot) (2 ND RACE) SUPERHUMAN (longshot) (3 RD RACE) FLAT OUT SWINGIN (longshot) (4 TH RACE) Abbreviations: (Q) (BTL) Note: Qualifier/Workout Better Than Looked Horses are listed in order of preference. Disclaimer: All data provided is generally accurate, but occasionally errors and omissions occur. Accelerated Technical disclaims responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors. Copyright: Republication or re-dissemination of the contents of the Los Alamitos Handicapping Report is expressly prohibited without the written consent of Accelerated Technical. Use (including viewing) of the material contained herein constitutes acceptance of these terms. Copyright 201 2 Accelerated Technical, Ltd - All Rights Reserved

RACE 1 (8) LIGHTNING MCQUE (9) TROPICAL WINDS (4) WARREN S BEAUTIFUL LES ONAKA S EARLY PICK 4 SMALL TICKET 1 st race (8,9) 2 nd race (1,2,3,6) 3 rd race (3,4) 4 th race (3,6) TOTAL $ 32.00 LARGE TICKET 1 st race (8,9) 2 nd race (1,2,3,6) 3 rd race (1,2,3,4,6) 4 th race (3,6) TOTAL $ 80.00 (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) LIGHTNING MCQUE jockey/trainer combination is hitting at 50% clip (from only 2 runners). 3 year old performer sports a series of BIG works. Runs well fresh and finds a good spot for his long overdue win! TROPICAL WINDS arrives from BetFair Hollywood Park. Class dropper flashed good speed 2-back (competing against maiden $20,000-claimers). The leading Los Alamitos Thoroughbred rider (CC) adds power to his corner. Looks like R Guce vs. C Charlton battle to the end. ******************************** WARREN S BEAUTIFUL balked at loading, broke well, quick in stride, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-2 lengths) fanned 7-8 lanes wide, raced -2 lengths near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), fanned 4-wide turning for home, 5-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (tough trip). Rapid 6.39 final 1/16! DEER CREEK broke well, chased the lone speed winner on the backside (-2 lengths), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (21.79 opening quarter), -3 lengths entering the stretch, followed the winner s path down the lane (clearly 2 nd best +6 ½ lengths clear) over the faster-than-normal racing surface (+1 second fast). HE RETURNS QUICKLY... JANS IVA broke well, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-1 length), raced -1 length near the far turn (22.31 opening quarter), tired understandably at midstretch vs. WARREN S BEAUTIFUL. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 2 (1) SISZOOM (3) FEATURE MALINCHE (2) CANUCATCHER STAR SISZOOM (15.55) hesitated, drifted in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -3 lengths past the gap, finished out with good energy (slow inside) over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-1 length slow). (Q) 11/27 outworked by eventual allowance winner STELLA LA ROSA (17.78 winner) both 12.5 Broke out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, hand shoved for speed, -1 length midway, pushed along, responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL Big chance if she can put it all together! FEATURE MALINCHE hesitated, broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters (losing path) near the gap (brutal trip) in the Los Alamitos 2 Million Futurity trials vs. eventual Juvenile Invitational winner MARGARINTAS N CORONAS (19.84 winner). Prior effort (19.81) she swerved out, bumped shortly after the start, drifted in early, right there past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.60 final 1/8) in the Golden State Million Futurity trials. 3- back (15.39) she broke off balance, swerved in at the start, lugged in to the gap, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled too late (9.66 final 1/8). He returns to face non-winners and looms a solid win player! CANUCATCHER STAR (15.55) fractious in gate, broke off balance, drifted in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to her task to the end (actually just missed 2 nd ) thru the 9.66 final 1/8 vs. I GOT WALKIN. Prior effort (15.54) she broke off balance, drifted in (impeding inside rival), losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, LEVELED TOO LATE. 3-back (17.57) she broke off balance, swerved in at the start, lugged in to the gap, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished well. Hard to ride performer must also mind her gate manners.

UZOOM CORONA bobbled at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, leveled midway, finished out very well (running behind horses) in a much needed outing. Better is forecast with the local race now under her belt. **** I GO OUT WALKIN (20.37) broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, right there past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards in the Los Alamitos 2 Million Futurity trials. Prior effort (15.52) she broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, battled back and held 2 nd (9.66 final 1/8). 3- back (17.68) she broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, finished steadily (9.62 final 1/8) in the Governor s Cup Futurity! She returns to face non-winners and will relish the shorter distance (300 yards). KOOL MILLIIONS fractious in gate, broke off balance at the start, bumped repeatedly (pinched back) shortly after the start (toss it out) in the Los Alamitos 2 Million Futurity Trials. Prior effort she stumbled at the start (toss it out). 3-back (15.43) she bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in early, leveled midway, finished well. She is coming off a series of troubled trips. FIRE BLU hesitated, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Golden State Million Futurity Trials. Prior effort (17.89) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, kept to her task to the end. A LITTLE BIT TICKED (20.33) broke well, quick in stride, -2 lengths past the gap, never quit trying (thru the 9.52 final 1/8) vs. productive field (MATABURI came back and captured the Los Alamitos 2 Million Futurity. Prior effort (15.78) she bumped at the start, losing -1 /2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, never quit trying (running behind horses). HERRERA DASHER broke off balance at the start, drifted in, bumped back (toss it out). Prior effort she broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, losing action midway. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 3 (3) SUPERHUMAN (4) FEATURING HABITS (6) THAICOON SUPERHUMAN (Q) 12/08 BEST over FEATURING HABITS (12.5-13.0-12.4) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, never asked, finished out full of run. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: B+ DRILL FEATURING HABITS (Q) 12/08 outworked by SUPERHUMAN (12.5-13.0-12.4) Worked inside. Broke in at the start, swerved in early, even up midway, finished out with plenty left. Losing by -1 length. GRADE: B DRILL. **************************************************************************************************** THAICOON (20.00) hesitated, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 length, bumped early, raced -2 lengths at the gap, never quit trying (9.62 final 1/8) vs. eventual Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity winner MATABURI. Prior effort (17.56) he broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, shifted out midway, finished steadily after losing his best chance (9.41 final 1/8). 3-back (17.06) he broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end. Improves post, but is coming off 3 consecutive troubled trips. TORTOSA broke out at the start, appeared intimidated (lugging out rival) past the gap (toss it out). (Q) 11/27 BEST over SECTARIAN CHIC (12.4-12.5) Worked inside. Broke well, hand shoved, even up midway, let run, responding strong. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: B+ DRILL HESHOWSCLASS (15.66) broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end vs. productive field (3-returned to win). Prior effort (16.96) he broke off balance, drifted out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, just missed (9.79 final 1/8). 3-back (15.67) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, quick in stride, kept to his task to the end. (Q) 11/13 worked solo (12.3) Broke in at the start, drifted in early, flashed good speed, asked twice midway, responding well. GRADE: B DRILL BB SHINEY FINAL STAR (15.84) broke well, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.90 final 1/8) when favorably drawn vs. productive field (JB UNCLE HENRY came back and captured a maiden $5,000- claiming event in 16.01). Prior effort (15.62) he broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed just missed (9.80 final 1/8).

A MERE FORTUNE broke off balance at the start, losing -2 lengths (losing path) vs. productive maiden field (2-returned to win). Prior effort (20.04) he hesitated, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, drifted in early, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (should have been closer) in the Golden State Million Futurity trials. 3-back he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start. NEVER PEACEFULL (Q) 11/20 outworked by MISS DALLAS FIRST (12.5-12.4-12.6) Worked inside. Broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, drifted in midway (even up), let run, responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: C+ DRILL (((()))) RACE 4 (6) FLAT OUT SWINGIN (3) ENTRAP (4) SHORT LEASE PICK SIX PLAY (CARRYOVER $17,571.00) 4 th race (3,4,6) 5 th race (1) 6 th race (6,7) 7 th race (1) 8 th race (3,6,7) 9 th race (6,8) TOTAL $72.00 ((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))) FLAT OUT SWINGIN (19.89) broke out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths past the gap, drifted out (3-4 lanes) past the 1/16 pole, leveled too late (full of run) and actually just missed 3 rd (9.71 final 1/8) in the Los Alamitos 2 Million Futurity trials (-1 ½ length slow). Prior effort he hesitated, bumped (pushed out) shortly after the start, losing 1 length, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap in the Golden State Million Futurity trials. 3-back (15.45) he broke -1/2 length slow, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.69 final 1/8). He fits much better in this easier field and will returns to 300 yards. ENTRAP (19.98) broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, wide path, shifted out (2-lanes) at the gap, right there past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (blanket finish) in the 2 Million Futurity trials. Prior effort she broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, drifted out early, drifted out past the gap, LEVELED TOO LATE (needed outing). Hard to ride filly is capable of a much stronger rating. *************************************************************************** SHORT LEASH (17.71) hesitated, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards vs. productive field (CREOLE WILLIAMS came back and captured the Corona Chuck Handicap and recently placed in the Juvenile Stakes. Prior effort (17.70) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, put in a big run (lead) at the gap, held gamely (9.76 final 1/8). 3-back (17.54) he hesitated, swerved in shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end. Hard to ride performer definitely needed his last outing. CORONA CADE (15.37) bumped hard at the start, quick in stride, close up past the gap, finished strong (improving his position late) thru the 9.734 final 1/8 over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (17.91) he broke well, quick in stride, close up past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end vs. CREOLE WILLIAMS. 3-back (15.45) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled too late. LOOK WHO S RUNNING (20.02) bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, gained the advantage past the gap, losing lead midway, kept to her task to the end (just missed 3 rd ) thru the 9.54 final 1/8 vs. eventual 2 Million Futurity 5 th place finisher AHA MOMENT. Prior effort (20.28) she broke -1/2 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, finished strong (9.60 final 1/8). 3-back (15.41) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out (2-lanes) early, held strong (9.77 final 1/8). DAWN OF A NEW DAY broke -1/2 length slow, drifted out (2-lanes) early, drifted in at the gap, never looked comfortable (toss it out) vs. eventual 2 Million Futurity finalist COMMANDO TRES SEIS. Prior effort (17.64) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong despite lugging out (2-3 lanes) late (9.77 final 1/8). 3-back (15.56) she broke out at the start, losing -3/4 length, leveled midway, finished strong (9.73 final 1/8). She must flee the rail.

BEAT THI BEDUINO broke in, bumped at the start, raced -2 lengths early, lugged out (losing action) midway. Prior effort (17.89) he broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end 9.55 final 1/8). BLAZIN CARTEL (15.64) broke off balance at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held gamely (9.95 final 1/8) vs. productive maiden field (BG CZECH MARK came back and captured a straight maiden event in 17.10). Prior effort (17.23) he broke ½ length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, never quit trying (9.74 final 1/8). ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 5 (1) EASY CITY (3) BOSTON BAKED BEAN (7) SUZURAN DANCER EASY CITY appears the play in the 2 nd leg of the pick six play. 4 year old thoroughbred flashed speed 2-back when competing against $4,000-claimers at Golden Gate a 6 furlongs. Adds a recent work from GG on 12/13. The blinkers returns (wore them in October). R Guce adds power to his corner. *********************************************** BOSTON BAKED BEAN off slow (LOSING -5 LENGTHS), chased the dueling pair on the backside (-6 lengths), raced -6 lengths near the far turn (22.56 opening quarter), -7 lengths mid-final turn, traveled evenly down the lane (6.41 final 1/16) and should have been much closer! Prior effort he broke well, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.93 opening quarter), battled the length of the stretch and proved best late. He is racing in good form and that will give him a strong look in this event. SUZURAN DANCER broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel on the backside (-8 lengths), raced -10 lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), -10 lengths mid-final turn, 4-wide entering the stretch, traveled evenly down the lane (6.60 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed winner on the backside (-2 lengths), raced -1 length near the far turn (22.15 opening quarter), followed the winner s path, finished out clearly 2 nd best. EXPECT TO SEE MORE SPEED! SEARCH OVERLOAD arrives from Golden Gate after flashing speed in majority of his outings. He will relish the shorter distance and class drop. A toteboard check is strongly advised. AT LAST A WILDCAT broke well, drifted out early, chased the lone speed winner on the backside (-3 lengths), raced -4 lengths near the far turn (22.29 opening quarter), 5-wide entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane vs. eventual repeat winner BROTHER ERNIE. Prior effort he raced in TRAFFIC to the far turn (shuffled to last) in this brutal trip. 3- back he raced wide throughout. Improves post and can wake up BIG TIME. DA JAVS broke well, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-7 lengths), raced -9 lengths near the far turn (22.56 opening quarter), finished out with good energy (6.41 final 1/16) vs. BOSTON BAKED BEAN and company. Prior effort he broke off balance at the start, chased the lone speed runner on the backside (-8 lengths), lacked a rally turning for home. MR. VALENTINO broke well, lagged -12 lengths near the far turn (22.12 opening quarter), lacked a rally entering the stretch. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 6 (7) CARTERS SECRET DOLL (6) MISTICAL ROSE (4) DJ CARTEL LES ONAKA S LATE PICK 4 6 th race (4,6,7) 7 th race (1) 8 th race (3,5,6,7) 9 th race (6,8) TOTAL $24.00 LARGE TICKET 6 th race (4,6,7) 7 th race (1,2) 8 th race (3,5,6,7) 9 th race (6,8) TOTAL $48.00 (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) CARTERS SECRET DOLL arrives from New Mexico. She took good betting support in last pair. Filly has proven running in daylight races. Sports a local work (12.8 turn and work ) on 11/13. She is a solid fit and draws a favorable outside post.

MISTICAL ROSE (15.66) hesitated at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (holding 2 nd ) thru the 10.01 final 1/8 over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-2 lengths slow) over the wet-fast racing surface. Prior effort she broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, drifted out (3-4 lanes) past the gap, ducked out past the 1/16 pole, finished out full of run (SHOULD HAVE WON). RATING WISE SHE IS AN EXCELLENT FIT! DJ CARTEL (15.77) broke well, quick in stride, raced -1 length past the gap, rallied strong too late (9.96 final 1/8) vs. productive maiden field (NO SECRET LADY came back and captured a maiden $2,500-claiming event in 15.71). Prior effort she bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted out past the gap, lugged out badly (10-12 lanes) thru the final ½ (SHOULD HAVE WON EASILY). 3-back he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start (toss it out). He must maintain a straight course. ************** TOO HAWK TO HANDLE hesitated, broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, raced -2 lengths at the gap (losing path), not abused, had run left crossing the wire over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort he hesitated, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in early, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his ask to the end (9.88 final 1/8). 3-back he broke -1/2 length slow, caught in tight quarters (bumped) near the gap, losing path at the gap. JESS MR CORONA (Q) 11/24 outworked by TELLER HAWK FLY (both 12.9) Worked inside. Hesitated, swerved in (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths midway, let run, responding well. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: C+ DRILL (Q) 11/10 outworked by TELLER HAWK FLY (12.7-12.8) Worked outside. Broke well, hand shoved, -1 length midway, leveled, asked in spots thru the final ½, responding well. Losing by -1/2 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL THE LAST CORONA bumped at the start, caught in tight quarters (losing action) past the gap, finished out with good energy (far back) over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-2 lengths slow). Prior effort (16.08) he broke well, quick in stride, raced -1 length past the gap, never quit trying (9.91 final 1/8). 3-back (15.78) he broke in at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end. He must repeat that kind of performance. INKYS TRES SEIS hit the side of the gate, swerved in (losing action) shortly after the start. (Q) 10/30 worked evenly with TAKING ON DYNASTY (both 13.0) Worked inside. Broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, hand shoved, +1/2 length advantage midway, let run, responding okay. Even up. GRADE: C DRILL ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 7 (1) HOSTILE REACTION (2) MISS TRIPLE PLAY (7) TOPLESS MAJOR WIN PLAYER: HOSTILE REACTION bumped at the start, SETTLED, chased the lone speed runner (TOPLESS) near the far turn (22.57 opening quarter), -3 lengths mid-final turn (rail), angled out to clear at midstretch, rallied by the tiring leader (TOPLESS) in deep stretch over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-2 second slow). Prior effort she in at the start, chased the lone speed runner on the backside (-3 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (21.71 opening quarter), came up empty down the lane. MAKES HER 2 ND START UNDER C TREECE and figures for another SOLID ground saving trip! ******************************************************************************************************************** MISS TRIPLE PLAY broke well, chased the lone speed winner on the backside (-6 lengths), raced -8 lengths near the far turn (21.56 opening quarter), saved ground, traveled down the lane (6.53 final 1/16) vs. productive field (ZIPNZIN came back and captured a $5,000-claiming event in 51.53). Prior effort she broke off balance, shuffled back shortly after the start, losing -1 length, chased the lone speed runner on the backside (-10 lengths), raced -12 lengths near the far turn, lacked a rally turning for home vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. Class dropper is capable of wicked late kick and expect to see a much stronger performance! TOPLESS broke well, sprinted clear mid-backside (+1 length), controlled the 22.57 opening quarter), +2 lengths advantage at midstretch, got tired in deep stretch (losing lead) and just held 2 nd over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-2 second slow) vs. HOSTILE REACTION. Prior effort she broke out, bumped at the start, dueled outside the eventual winner near the far turn (21.51 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened at midstretch, tired understandably in deep stretch (6.61 final 1/16). Speedster will get pace pressure from REALLY A DUTCHESS this time around. REALLY A DUTCHESS broke out at the start, chased the lone speed runner (TOPLESS) on the backside (-1 length), raced -2 lengths entering the stretch, TIRED BADLY at midstretch vs. HOSTILE REACTION and company. Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside 2-rivals near the far turn (21.65 opening quarter), dueled inside one rival mid-final turn, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, got tired at midstretch. She must show more stamina in this similar spot.

CASUAL ENCOUNTER bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner on the backside (-4 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (22.37 opening quarter), angled out 4-wide entering the stretch, rallied too late (6.60 final 1/16) vs. HOSTILE REACTION. Prior effort she broke well, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-8 lengths), raced -7 lengths near the far turn (21.51 opening quarter), never left the rail, traveled evenly down the lane. SHE IS CAPABLE OF A BIG LATE KICK! DIXIE HAWKS bumped at the start, chased the lone speed runner (TOPLESS) near the far turn (22.37 opening quarter), saved ground, lacked the needed response down the lane vs. HOSTILE REACTION and company. SEATTLEINSPIRATION broke -2 lengths slow, chased the lone speed runner (TOPLESS) on the backside (-6 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (22.57 opening quarter), 5-wide entering the stretch, lacked the needed response down the lane. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 8 (6) LIVING YOUR DREAMS (3) CRUZN BY (7) TELLER VERDE LIVING YOUR DREAMS (15.54) broke -1/2 length slow, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, flew for the score (9.80 final 1/8) vs. productive field (STEL HEIGHTS came back and captured a $4,000-claiming event in 15.62). Prior effort (15.43) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters (bumped) early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished out well (running behind horses) vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. 3-back he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, caught in tight quarters (shuffled back losing path) midway vs. TOUGHER RIVALS. He definitely has found his proper class level. CRUZN BY (15.52) broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, drifted out (4-5 lanes) all the way past the gap, straightened past the 1 1/16 pole, continued strong for the score (9.82 final 1/8) when posting the fastest of 5 races. Prior effort he took a bad step shortly after the start. 3-back (18.17) he hesitated, drifted in shortly after the start, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, finished steadily (running behind horses). Hard to ride performer steps up in class. TELLER VERDE (15.60) broke well, quick in stride, gained the advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.76 final 1/8) vs. maiden $4,000-claimers. Prior effort (15.54) he broke -1 length slow, bumped, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (SHOULD HAVE WON) vs. maidens. He s in good form now and draws a favorable outside post. Note he will be facing a field loaded with multiple winners. JESS SECRET EYES (15.68) blinkers off/1 st time flipping halter; fractious in gate, broke off balance, drifted out (3-4 lanes) shortly after the start, losing -2 lengths, raced -3 lengths past the gap, RALLIED TOO LATE (should have been right there) over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-1 length slow). 3-back (15.79) he hesitated, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, leveled midway, finished well (running behind horses). He will be making his 2 nd start with the flipping halter. ***************************************************************************************************************************************** JIM CASE (15.79) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, battled back and wasn t beaten badly for it all when favorably drawn over the slower-than-racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (15.69) he bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.99 final 1/8). Not without a chance (rail and all). JUSTLIKEAMAN (15.57) hesitated, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in early, raced -3/4 length past the gap, leveled midway, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, just missed (9.94 final 1/8) vs. LIVING YOUR DREAMS. Prior effort (15.52) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, put in a big run past the gap, gained the advantage midway, held strong (9.7 final 1/8). 3-back (15.63) he broke off balance at the start, drifted in, losing -1 length, leveled midway, finished strong He draws a much tougher post. BLUSHING (15.94) broke well, quick in stride, -1 length past the gap, never quit trying (thru the 10.18) over the slower-thannormal racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (15.82) she broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to her task to the end. 3-back (15.82) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

RACE 9 (6) FEATURE MISS AMERICA (8) AMBUSH ALLEY (2) BD CRUISER FEATURE MISS AMERICA (19.81) broke well, caught in tight quarters (bumped repeatedly) to the gap, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, never had a chance in the Los Alamitos Super Derby (note 6 th place finisher FLAME N FLASH came back and posted a runner-up in the Champion Of Champions. Prior effort (19.62) she broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, gamely kept to her task and just missed. 3-back (17.56) she broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, finished strong for 2 nd (thru the 9.47 final 1/8). She finds an easier field she should handle. AMBUSH ALLEY (21.94) broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, raced -3 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.68 final 1/8) vs. 2011 Champion Of Champions runner-up SPARKY E BOY. Prior effort (19.90) he broke -1/2 length slow, raced -3/4 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong (9.52 final 1/8). 3-back he stumbled, bumped shortly after the start, losing all chance. Fresh performer hails from connections that can win with these types. *********************************************************************************************************************** BD CRUISER (20.10) swerved in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ in the Super Derby trials vs. productive field (top 4 finishers qualified for the Super Derby) Prior effort (19.81) he broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, right there past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards vs. eventual Super Derby 3 rd place finisher CHECK MY THOUGHTS. 3-back (19.91) he broke well, quick in stride, drifted in at the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.65 final 1/8). Fresh performer making only his 2 nd start since 08/26 and fits much better in this easier spot. BAR CLOSER (15.48) broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, drifted out (2-lanes) early, raced -1 length past the gap, -2 lengths midway, finished well (actually just missed 2 nd ) over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (19.74) he broke -1 length slow, caught in tight quarters early, raced -2 ½ lengths past the gap, caught in tight quarters throughout, finished out full of run after losing his best chance in the PCQHRA Breeders Derby. ELCAPO (15.34) broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, leveled at the gap, rallied strong too late (9.55 final 1/8) at 300. Prior effort he broke off balance, bumped back (losing path) shortly after the start. 3-back (17.65) he bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, LEVELED TOO LATE. He is coming off a series of troubled trips. HOT GUY (15.50) broke -1/2 length slow, drifted out early, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task and proved best late (9.72 final 1/8) in a solid comeback win vs. MAIDENS. Prior effort (17.04) he broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late vs. MAIDENS. STICK SHIFT SC (16.83) broke -1/2 length slow, drifted in (2-lanes) near the gap, put in a big run midway, gamely kept to his task to the end (9.59 final 1/8) vs. productive field (ALOTA ACTION came back and captured a $16,000-claiming event in 18.00). Prior effort (15.64) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths (losing path) past the gap, finished well (running behind horses). ANNAS BABE (15.53) broke well, quick in stride, drifted out (bumped) early, right there past the gap, kept to her task to the end (not beaten badly for 2 nd ) thru the 9.66 final 1/8 over the slower-than-normal racing surface (-1 length slow). Prior effort (15.52) she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, finished well (9.66 final 1/8). (((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))