LOS ALAMITOS HANDICAPPERS RACING REPORT

LOS ALAMITOS HANDICAPPERS RACING REPORT SATURDAY, JULY 14, 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 (4) IMAGE AND LIKENESS (1) ARGYLL LAD (3) WHIZER 2 (6) BINGO (1) ILL BE A DASHER (7) MEZERS 3 (3) ZOLAZANE (6) SURROUND (4) SUDDEN QUEST 4 (2) FLASH N THE BOYS (4) CHECK THE DASHER (5) SURRENDER NOT 5 (3) SI MAR S DEAR (4) TABLE FOR ONE (5) HARD STORM 6 (3) TINY TAZ (4) JOLLY FIRST TOLL SA (1) SUGARTACS 7 (8) NEW LOOK (7) CURLIE CUE (3) EYE FOR FDD 8 (3) TERRIFIC SYNERGY (4) CARNE VINO (8) SHES PRIME TIME 9 (1) CHICKS BOUDRO (7) IMA CHICKIE TWO (6) ILLEGAL SMILE BEST BETS OF THE EVENING: SI MAR S DEAR (5 TH RACE) TINY TAZ (6 TH RACE) PRICE PLAY (Longshot): 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 (4) IMAGE AND LIKENESS (1) ARGYLL LAD (3) WHIZER LES ONAKA S EARLY PICK 4 SMALL TICKET 1 st race (1,3,4,5) 2 nd race (1,6) 3 rd race (3,4,6) 4 th race (2,4) TOTAL $48.00 LARGE TICKET 1 st race (1,3,4,5) 2 nd race (1,6,7) 3 rd race (3,4,6) 4 th race (2,4) TOTAL $72.00 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) IMAGE AND LIKENESS broke well, dueled INSIDE 2-rivals on the backside, dueled INSIDE one rival near the far turn (21.53 opening quarter), hard pressed every step of the way, dropped back -1 length at MIDSTRETCH, never quit trying (finishing out clearly 3 rd best) thru the rapid 6.19 final 1/16. Prior effort he broke well, dueled INSIDE one rival near the far turn (21.56 opening quarter), shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (21.56 opening quarter), gradually pulled clear late (6.36 final 1/16). Speedy performer will the OUTSIDE dueler ARGYLL LAD bumped hard at the start, chased the lone speed runner on the backside (-1 length), raced -1 length near the far turn (21.26 opening quarter), challenged 2-wide mid-final turn, gained the slim advantage at the top of the lane held strong (6.46 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke out at the start, chased the leader on the backside (-1 length), raced -1 length near the far turn (21.23 opening quarter), lacked the needed response at midstretch (6.49 final 1/16). IMPROVES POST and figures to flash all of his speed from the rail. WHIZER broke well, chased the 3-horse speed duel on the backside (-2 lengths), raced -4 lengths near the far turn (21.53 opening quarter), 3-wide entering the stretch, RALLIED TOO LATE (6.19 final 1/16) vs. IMAGE AND LIKENESS. Prior effort he broke well, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-4 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (21.21 opening quarter), saved ground, RALLIED TOO LATE. Big finisher is hoping for a wicked speed to chase down (IMAGE AND LIKENESS and ARGYLL LAD). WHO U FOOLIN broke well, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-3 lengths), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (21.75 opening quarter), angled out to clear at the top of the lane, absolutely flew for the score (6.40 final 1/16). Prior effort he broke off balance at the start, losing -1 length, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-15 lengths), raced -16 lengths near the far turn (21.50 opening quarter), finished out with good energy. The late late runner. GOLDEN N THE ROAD broke well, slow into stride, -10 lengths on the backside (chasing the lone speed winner), raced -12 lengths near the far turn (21.26 opening quarter), saved ground, traveled evenly down the lane. Prior effort he broke well, chased the lone speed runner on the backside (-4 lengths), raced -3 lengths near the far turn (22.14 opening quarter), cleared at midstretch, RALLIED TOO LATE. FRESH performer sports a slow 49.2 local work. INVESTMENT GRADE broke well, lagged -12 lengths on the backside (chasing the dueling pair) on the backside, lacked a rally entering the stretch vs. field combined for 30 lifetime wins. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 2 (6) BINGO (1) ILL BE A DASHER (7) MEZERS BINGO (15.60) broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in early, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (actually just missed 2 nd ). Prior effort (15.67) he broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (running behind horses) thru the rapid 9.59 final 1/8. Improving performer gets off the rail and makes his 1 st start as a GELDING. Plenty to like. ILL BE A DASHER broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing path midway, lugged out (running behind horses) thru the final ½ (rail trip). Prior effort he broke off balance, swerved out (4-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end (SHOULD HAVE WON). (Q) 06/16 worked solo (12.1). Workout missed. Follow up closely. **************************

MEZERS (Q) 06/30 BEST over BET ON STELL (both 12.3) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride, -1/2 length midway, asked repeatedly thru the final ½, responding strong. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: B+ DRILL (Q) 03/12 BEST over recent Los Alamitos Claiming Futurity Stakes runner-up BULLET IN THE GUN. (12.7-12.5) Worked outside. Broke well, light hand ride, +1 ½ length advantage midway, not used. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: C+ DRILL HAWKARUNNER (15.74) broke in (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, raced -1 length past the gap, finished out very well (holding 2 nd ) thru the 9.93 final 1/8 vs. productive field (CORONA CADE came back and captured a straight maiden event in 15.56). (Q) 05/19 BEST over FALL FOR ME (13.0-12.4) Worked outside. Swerved in, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), +3 lengths advantage midway, never asked, finished out full of run. Plenty left. Winning by +7 lengths. GRADE: B DRILLL A MERE TOUCH (Q) 05/29 BEST over INTREPID (both 12.4) Broke off balance at the start, quick in stride, hand shoved, even up midway, never asked, finished out with plenty left. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL (Q) 04/10 worked evenly with SAMMYS MIRACLE (12.9-12.3-12.3) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride, hand shoved, +1/2 length advantage midway, asked left handed thru the final ½, responding very well. Even up. GRADE: B DRILL BLAZIN CARTEL hesitated, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing path at the gap. (Q) 05/22 BEST (13.0-12.9) Worked outside. Broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), drifted in (hard to ride) early, traveled out mostly on his own. Winning by +3/4 length. GRADE: B DRILL ROCKNPERR broke off balance, bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, caught in tight quarters, losing path midway, never had a chance. (Q) 05/17 outworked (12.5-12.9) Worked outside. Hesitated at the start, losing -3/4 length, asked for run early, - 2 lengths midway, not used thru the final 1/2. Losing by -3 lengths. GRADE: C DRILL (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 3 (3) ZOLAZANE (6) SURROUND (4) SUDDEN QUEST ZOLAZANE broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals on the backside, shook loose (+1 length) near the far turn (21.21 opening quarter), held gamely (6.50 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke well, chased the lone speed runner on the backside (-1 length), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (21.35 opening quarter), inherited the advantage entering the stretch (as leader lugged out), held gamely (6.64 final 1/16). 3-back she broke well, dueled inside one rival near the far turn (21.48 opening quarter), drifted out 4-wide entering stretch, held gamely. Versatile performer will be seeking her 4 th consecutive win. Strictly the one to beat. SURROUND broke well, bumped, chased the 3-horse speed duel on the backside (-4 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (21.45 opening quarter), 4-wide mid-final turn, traveled evenly down the lane (6.47 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke out, bumped at the start, raced in TRAFFIC throughout, shuffled back near the far turn (21.51 opening quarter), cleared entering the stretch, finished STRONG (SHOULD HAVE WON). 3-back she broke -2 lengths slow, raced -9 lengths near the far turn (21.36 opening quarter), 4-wide entering the stretch, rallied big time too late. Tremendous finisher will get her pace to chase for sure. SUDDEN QUEST broke well, dueled between rivals on the backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.45 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage mid-final turn, +2 lengths entering the stretch, held gamely (6.47 final 1/16) vs. productive field (RANDOM LUCK came back and captured a $2,000-claiming event in 51.73). Prior effort she broke well, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-2 lengths), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (21.36 opening quarter), 3-wide mid-final turn rallied too late. Claimed from J Hanson. Expect to see this one right in the thick of the battle. *************************************************************************************************** WARREN S CHINA DOLL bumped at the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel on the backside (-2 lengths), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (22.36 opening quarter), challenged inside one rival entering the stretch, gained the slim advantage at the top of the lane, held gamely (6.21 final 1/16) vs. soft maidens. LA INDIA ELEGANT bumped at the start, chased the 3-horse speed duel on the backside (-2 lengths), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (21.45 opening quarter), lacked the needed response entering the stretch vs. SUDDEN QUEST. Prior effort she broke well, chased the dueling pair on the backside (-7 lengths), raced -6 lengths near the far turn (21.39 opening quarter), saved ground, finished well. She must repeat that kind of performance. HARD EIGHT broke well, chased the lone speed winner on the backside (-6 lengths), raced -8 lengths near the far turn (21.45 opening quarter), traveled evenly down the lane (6.42 final 1/16). Prior effort she was fractious in gate. She improves her post. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

RACE 4 (2) FLASH N THE BOYS (4) CHECK THE DASHER (5) SURRENDER NOT FLASH N THE BOYS (15.79) fractious in post parade, broke -3/4 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled past the 1/16 pole, finished strong (running behind horses) when competing in night s fastest of 3 races vs. tougher rivals. Class dropper figures to improve BIG TIME with the local race now under her belt. CHECK THE DASHER fractious in gate, broke off balance, swerved in (losing action) shortly after the start, raced -3 lengths past the gap, drifted in past the 1 1/16 pole (losing action) in the Los Alamitos Claiming Futurity Stakes. Prior effort (18.08) she broke out, bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards vs. tougher rivals. 3-back (15.69) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, shifted out midway, gamely kept to her task to the end. She adds the flipping halter for the 1 st time. She fits well on the class drop. ****************************************************************************************** SURRENDER NOT (15.65) bumped, drifted in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, raced -3/4 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 2 nd ) thru the 9.74 final 1/8. Prior effort she hesitated at the start, losing -1 ½ length, losing path at the gap (toss it out). (Q) 05/12 BEST (12.3-12.4) Worked inside. Hesitated at the start, hand shoved, asked immediately, +3/4 length advantage midway, let run, responding well. Winning by +3/4 length. GRADE: B DRILL KOWBOY WAYS (15.75) broke well, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 2 nd ) thru the 9.74 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.64) he broke in at the start, quick in stride (lead), losing lead midway, kept to his task to the end. 3-back (15.80) he broke well, lugged in (2-3 lanes) to the gap, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end. Not without a chance from his favorable post. SECRETLY FAMOUS (15.86) broke well, quick in stride, close up past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (rail trip) thru the 9.76 final 1/8. Prior effort (16.01) he broke in, bumped at the start, losing -1 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, losing path midway, finished steadily. Improving gelding moves to the outside post. SOCAL CORONA (15.82) stumbled at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, lacked the needed response near the wire (9.80 final 1/8) vs. productive field (HAWKS FANTASY came back and captured a maiden $6,250-claiming event in 15.66). Prior effort (15.93) she broke well, drifted out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, quick to lead, losing lead past the 1/16 pole, kept to her task to the end when favorably drawn. BLUE SKIES SR bumped repeatedly (pinballed/losing action) shortly after the start Prior effort she broke in at the start, raced - 2 ½ lengths past the gap. (Q) 04/21 outworked (both 12.5) Worked outside. Broke well, quick in stride, hand shoved, even up midway, lugged in (hard to ride) thru the final ½. Losing by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL TINY WOOD CHOICE (Q) 06/19 outworked by FLASH CARTEL (12.8-12.5-12.0) Worked in the middle. Broke in at the start, lugged in throughout, no match thru the final ½. Losing by -4 lengths. GRADE: no grade given. STREAKIN OMG (Q) 06/23 worked solo (12.9) No blinkers worn. Broke in at the start, quick in stride, flashed good speed, never asked, finished well. GRADE: C+ DRILL ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 5 (3) SI MAR S DEAR (4) TABLE FOR ONE (5) HARD STORM MAJOR WIN PLAYER: SI MAR S DEAR broke well, chased the lone speed winner on the backside (-1 length), raced -2 lengths near the far turn (21.2 opening quarter), followed the winner s path, finished out clearly 2 nd best (+6 ½ lengths clear of her 3 rd place rival). Final 1/16 clocked in 6.65. Prior effort she broke well, dueled inside 3-rivals on the backside, battled thru the 21.85 opening quarter, gained the slim advantage entering the stretch, battled the length of the stretch and just missed. Filly is sharp and carries options for sure. Watch for the aggressive C Charlton gun this one to the front! **********************************************************************************

TABLE FOR ONE broke well, chased the lone speed winner on the backside (-5 lengths), raced -5 lengths near the far turn (21.45 opening quarter), finished well (clearly 2 nd best). Finishing out +2 ¼ length clear of her 3 rd place rival. Prior effort she broke well, dueled 2-wide (part of a 4-horse speed duel) on the backside, dropped back -1 length as the pace quickened entering the stretch, kept to her task to the end. She figures for a solid trip just behind the speed signed. HARD STORM broke well, dueled outside 2-rivals on the backside, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.37 opening quarter), gained the slim advantage at midstretch, held gamely (6.80 final 1/16). Prior effort she broke out, bumped at the start, dueled outside one rival near the far turn (21.39 opening quarter), dropped back -1 length entering the stretch, tired understandably at midstretch. Speedy performer loses C Charlton. She needs to clear her inside speed (SI MAR S DEAR) for the lead. JOYFUL CREATOR broke well, chased the lone speed winner on the backside (-6 lengths), raced -10 lengths near the far turn (21.42 opening quarter), saved ground, finished out with good energy (6.65 final 1/16) vs. SI MAR S DEAR. TRIBAL MAGIC takes off the blinkers after a series of disappointing performances. C.R. FESS returns from Emerald Downs (Washington). Sports a recent 3 furlong work of 36.4 on 07/07. A toteboard check is advised. ((((())))) RACE 6 (3) TINY TAZ (4) JOLLY FIRST TOLL SA (1) SUGATACS LES ONAKA S LATE PICK 4 SMALL TICKET 6 th race (3) 7 th race (7,8) 8 th race (1,3,4,5,6,8) 9 th race (1,3,6,7) TOTAL $48.00 LARGE TICKET 6 th race (3) 7 th race (7,8) 8 th race (1,3,4,5,6,8) 9 th race (1,3,6,7) TOTAL $48.00 (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) MAJOR WIN PLAYER: TINY TAZ (Q) 06/30 BEST over A WISE SECRET and QUENTON (12.1-12.2-11.9) Worked outside Broke SUPER (lead), light hand ride, +3/4 length advantage midway, asked once late, responding BIG TIME. Winning by +2 lengths. GRADE: A+ DRILL (Q) 06/16 worked evenly with QUENTON (both 12.2). Worked inside. Broke in (2-lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride, even up midway, responding strong under light pressure. Appearing BETTER OF THE SET. GRADE: A- DRILL This filly carries a ton of talent in her corner!! WATCH THIS ONE BLAST HER WAY TO THE WINNER S CIRCLE! ******************************************************************************************************************* JOLLY FIRST TOLL SA (17.88) balked at loading, broke well, quick in stride, close up past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.49 final 1/8) in the Ed Burke Juvenile Stakes. Prior effort (17.71) she broke -1 length slow, raced -2 lengths past the gap, gamely kept to her task to the end (9.55 final 1/8). 3-back (15.52) she bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 length past the gap, not abused. Filly with RACE EXPERIENCE figures to complete the EXACTA. SPEED FREAK (Q) 06/26 BEST over TRAPPED (both 12.5) Worked inside. Broke in at the start, hand shoved, even up midway, responding very well under light pressure. Winning by a narrow margin. GRADE: B DRILL SUGARTACS broke off balance at the start, losing -1 ½ length, drifted in, bumped early, raced -2 lengths past the gap, losing path midway (toss it out) in the Ed Burke Million Futurity trials. Prior effort (15.68) she broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing 1 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap (losing path), leveled too late (9.54 final 1/16). (Q) 04/19 BEST (12.6-12.5) Worked outside. Hesitated at the start, hand shoved for speed, even up midway, asked once thru the final ½, responding very well. Winning by +1 length. GRADE: B DRILL AJ LICKETY SPLITS broke off balance at the start, drifted out (4-5 lanes) early (losing action), leveled too late when competing in night s 2 nd fastest of 4 races. (Q) 06/02 BEST (12.6-12.8) Worked outside. Hesitated, bumped shortly after the start, hand shoved, +1 length midway (lugging out), finished well under light pressure. Winning by +1 ½ length. GRADE: B DRILL

MR PERRYS HABIT hesitated at the start, losing -1 ½ length. (Q) 04/17 outworked (12.6-12.4) Worked inside. Broke in (2- lanes) shortly after the start, light hand ride, +1 length midway, not abused thru the final ½, responding okay under light pressure. Losing by -1 ½ length. GRADE: C DRILL ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 7 (8) NEW LOOK (7) CURLIE CUE (3) EYE FOR FDD NEW LOOK (19.74) bumped at the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.60 final 1/8) in the El Primero Del Ano Derby. Prior effort (19.54) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), drifted out 2-lanes early, +1 ½ length advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.57 final 1/8). 3-back he hopped at the start, losing 1 ½ length, losing path, finished out full of run (behind horses) in the Los Alamitos Maiden Stakes. He returns with a solid 18 flat work on 06/23. Strictly the one to fear most. CURLIE CUE (16.60) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong for the score (9.44 final 1/8) vs. productive field (WHATA CORONA RUNNER came back and captured an allowance event in 15.45). Prior effort (15.33) she broke in at the start, quick in stride, gained the advantage midway, gradually pulled clear late (9.73 final 1/8). 3-back (15.46) she broke -1 length slow, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, finished strong vs. productive field (2-returned to win). Folly returns with sharp 18. flat gate work on 06/23. She will get tested for class tonight. **************** EYE FOR FDD (15.29) hesitated, drifted out shortly after the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, continued strong and proved best late (9.60 final 1/8). Prior effort (15.48) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.65 final 1/8). 3-back (15.48) he broke in at the start, losing -1/2 length, quick in stride (lead), losing lead past the 1/16 pole, never quit trying in the Winter Derby. He returns with a solid 18. flat work on 06/26. CHICKITITA (16.79) broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, leveled midway, finished strong when favorably drawn (9.66 final 1/8) vs. productive field (FIRST ELEMENT came back and captured a $16,000- claiming event in 15.51). Prior effort (17.61) she broke well, quick in stride, gained the advantage at the gap, flashed good speed, just missed (9.65 final 1/8). OUR MAN DAVID (15.54) broke off balance, drifted in, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, gradually pulled clear late (SPEED TO SPARE) thru the 9.82 final 1/8 vs. maidens. Prior effort (19.96) he broke in, bumped at the start, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end in the EL PRIMERO DEL ANO DERBY vs. NEW LOOK. Not without a chance if can put it all together! BAR CLOSER (15.63) broke off balance at the start, losing -1 ½ length, behind horses past the gap, leveled past the 1/16 pole, finished strong (should have been much closer) thru the 9.68 final 1/8 over the faster-than-normal racing surface (+3/4 length fast). Prior effort (15.62) he broke off balance at the start, losing -1 ½ length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled too late. FDD MOON broke off balance at the start, losing 1 length, lacked the needed response thru the final ½ vs. productive field (CHICKS BOUDRO came back and captured an allowance event in 16.79). Prior effort (20.36) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), losing lead near the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final ½. BACK TO A TAC (15.61) broke well, quick in stride, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to her task to the end (running along the slower portion of the track). Prior effort (15.79) she broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to her task to the end (9.80 final 1/8). She returns with a 18.3 gate work on 06/28. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 8 (3) TERRIFIC SYNERGY (4) CARNE VINO (8) SHES PRIME TIME TERRIFIC SYNERGY broke off balance, bumped back shortly after the start (toss it out) in the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity. Prior effort (19.73) he broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in (2-3 lanes) early, raced -1 length past the gap, finished strong for the score (9.45 final 1/8). 3-back he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1 length, caught in tight quarters past the 1/16 pole, finished out full of run after losing his best chance in the Golden State Million Futurity. Classy performer returns with a blazing 17.80 work on 06/19.

CARNE VINO (17.56) broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, put in a big run (lead) near the gap, flashed good speed, held strong (9.51 final 1/8) from the rail in a solid comeback win. Prior effort (19.99) he broke well, drifted out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, raced -1 length past the gap, FLEW TOO LATE in the Two Million Futurity trials. He came back plenty fit! SHES PRIME TIME (16.69) bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in early, -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong too late (9.54 final 1/8) and actually just missed 2 nd. Prior effort (16.62) she broke -3/4 length slow, caught in tight quarters at the gap, finished strong (SHOULD HAVE WON). 3-back (15.22) she bumped at the start, losing -1 ½ length, drifted in at the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong (SHOULD HAVE WON). ONE FAMOUS FERRAGAMO (16.85) broke well, bumped early, close up past the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong for the score (9.61 final 1/8). Prior effort he broke -1 length slow, bumped (pushed in) early, bumped (knocked off stride) early. 3-back (19.99) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, raced -1 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end. He is coming off a series of troubled trips. SOMPIN ABOUT FIRST (19.92) broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, raced -1 length past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end (not beaten badly for 3 rd ) thru the 9.60 final 1/8 in the El Primero Del Ano Derby. Prior effort (19.78) he broke off balance, drifted out (2-3 lanes) shortly after the start, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.55 final 1/8). 3- back (19.95) he broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (9.70 final 1/8). 5-time lifetime winner runs solid races when fresh. LAST TO CHECK HIM (17.08) broke well, quick in stride, raced -1 length past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards vs. productive field (SEPARATE THOUGHTS came back and captured the La Pacifica Handicap in 17.59). Prior effort she broke in, bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted out (4-5 lanes) all the way past the gap, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished strong (improving her position late). She returns with an 18.5 gate work on 06/23. She is capable of a strong late kick. ******************* CHECKBOUND (16.83) broke off balance at the start, losing -1/2 length, raced 1 ½ length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.66 final 1/8). Prior effort (16.87) he broke well, quick in stride, right there past the gap, lacked the needed response thru the final 110 yards. OC CITY GIRL bumped at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -2 lengths past the gap, finished steadily (no factor) in the Ivan Ashment Handicap. Prior effort (17.80) she broke off balance, drifted out, bumped shortly after the start, losing -1/2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, never quit trying (running behind horses). ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) RACE 9 (1) CHICKS BOUDRO (7) IMA CHICKIE TWO (6) ILLEGAL SMILE CHICKS BOUDRO (16.58) bumped at the start, losing -1 length, drifted in early, raced -1 length past the gap, leveled midway, absolutely flew for the score (9.52 final 1/8) vs. productive field (FIRST ELEMENT came back and captured a $16,000-claming event in 15.51). Prior effort (19.99) he broke off balance at the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end (9.59 final 1/8). 3-back (15.25) he broke off balance, drifted out (4-5 lanes) shortly after the start, gained the advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.66 final 1/8). He appears ready now! IMA CHICKIE TWO (17.19) broke well, quick in stride (lead), flashed good speed, held strong (rapid 9.32 final 1/8) in the PCQHRA Breeders Derby. Prior effort (17.40) she broke well, quick in stride (lead), +1 ½ length advantage past the gap, gradually pulled clear late (9.52 final 1/8). 3-back he bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, caught in tight quarters (steadied back) at the 1/16 pole. (Q) 05/19 worked solo (11.8) Swerved in 2-lanes, bobbled shortly after the start, quick in stride, responding strong under light pressure. Plenty left. GRADE: A- DRILL ILLEGAL SMILE broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, raced -1 length past the gap, caught in tight quarters midway, never had a chance (toss it out) in the Huntington Beach Handicap. Prior effort he bumped repeatedly (squeezed back/losing path) shortly after the start in the Winter Derby Trials. 3-back (17.01) he broke off balance, drifted in shortly after the start, losing 2 lengths (losing path), angled inside to clear at the gap, EXPLODED for the score. Fresh performer is capable of a wicked late kick!

KINDLY FELLOW (19.85) bumped repeatedly shortly after the start, losing -3/4 length, drifted in near the gap, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, finished strong (improving his position late) in the Two Million Futurity trials. Prior effort (17.11) he broke - 1 ½ length slow, drifted in to the gap, raced -2 lengths past the gap, leveled midway, rallied strong (should have been much closer) in he PCQHRA Breeders Derby. 3-back (17.29) he broke -3/4 length slow, put in a big run midway, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held strong (9.49 final 1/8). Check out his rapid 17.80 gate work on 06/02. ******************************************************************************************************************** PONY RIDE (15.41) broke -3/4 length slow, put in a big run (lead) past the 1/16 pole, held strong (9.68 final 1/8) over the faster-than-normal racing surface (+3/4 length fast). Prior effort (15.58) he bumped at the start, losing -1/2 length, gained the advantage past the 1/16 pole, held strong. HE HAS TURNED IT AROUND SINCE GELDED 2-BACK! TAC OF THE TOWN (16.82) broke -1/2 length slow, quick in stride, right there past the gap, gamely kept to his task to the end when competing in night fastest of 6 races. Prior effort (20.26) he broke off balance, drifted out shortly after the start, losing - 1/2 length, raced -1 ½ length past the gap, leveled too late. BOXCARS AGAIN (15.67) broke off balance at the start, losing -3/4 length, raced -3/4 length past the gap, kept to his task to the end (favorably drawn) thru the 9.68 final 1/8. Prior effort (15.57) he broke off balance, bumped shortly after the start, quick in stride, right there past the gap, kept to his task to the end (clearly 3 rd best). 3-back (15.69) she broke out (2-lanes) shortly after the start, losing -1/2 lengths, gamely kept to his task to the end. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))