Coast-to-coast

We managed to collect something in every race we played. Six winners on top in twelve tries (Churchill, $2.60; Hawthorne, $3.20; Lone Star, $5.00; Hollywood, $4.80, 6.00, $8.40). Our second pick won five more -- meaning our first or second pick scored in eleven of the twelve races.

Furthermore, our top two picks combined for five exactas (Churchill, $4.40/$2; Hollywood, $54.60, 16.40, 16.20, 20.40). We also had a couple of tri's with our top two over our fourth choice (Churchill, $15.40; Hollywood, $281.20). And it's worth noting that while we don't play Pick Three's on our Coast-to-coast cards (typically we don't have three races in a row from any venue), Hollywood's Gold Rush card offered the chance for that type of play and you only would have had to venture two deep in the C2C picks to cash five P3's (Hollywood races 1-3, $199.20/$2; races 2-4, $342.80; races 3-5, $97.60; races 4-6, $94.00; races 5-7, $148.20).

So it was a nice day -- but frustrating in that we couldn't get into the black. The flukey thing was the lack of triples. We managed one nice one and one value-less tri -- otherwise we ran 1-2-4 in three races and any of those extra tri hits might have made the difference. But, with a full plate floating out there we have to feel that the handicapping was pretty solid and we're ready for more when the premier event rolls around next week...

WAGERED: $629.00
COLLECTED: $588.40

Saint Verre 6-1
Windsor Castle 7-1
Judge's Case 12-1

No wagers played -- Race moved off of turf

Shaanmer...Solid group performer in Europe and Clement usually does well with this kind.
Patrol...Mott turfer shows only one dud on his resume -- otherwise all tries have been excellent.
Puzzlement...Jerkens runner might be the best in the race -- but he'll have to prove it on turf.
Statement.

Wager: $5 WP on Shaanmer.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri key Shaanmer over next three.
...$1 tri box top four.

Stormy Frolic 5-1
Win's Fair Lady 8-5
Redoubled miss 7-1

No wagers played -- Race moved off of turf

Dress To Thrill...Another Clement Euro import. this one has already put in a couple of nice tries in US. Clearly the one to beat.
Cellars Shiraz...4-4 on this course. Seldom runs a poor one.
Stay Forever...Wolfson turfer has been solid since last summer. Loves the course and will improve off of fourth in latest.
Laurica.

Wager: $5 WP on Dress To Thrill.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$5 exacta Dress To Thrill over Cellars Shiraz.
...$3 exacta Dress To Thrill over Stay Forever.
...$2 tri box top three.
...$2 tri key Dress To Thrill over next three.
...$1 tri box top four.

Midas Eyes 1-5
Champali 5-2
Desert Warrior 11-1

Wager: $5 W on Midas Eyes.
Collected $6.50 on the W ($2.60).
...$5 exacta box top two.
Collected $11.00 on the ex box ($4.40/$2).
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $2.20 on the ex box.
...$2 tri key Midas Eyes over next three.
Collected $15.40 on the tri key ($15.40/$2).
...$1 tri box top four.
Collected $7.70 on the tri box.

Midas Eyes...Budding superstar from the Frankel juggernaut. Bailey rides.
Champali...Should appreciate cutback in distance.
Unbridled America...Improving sort could be capable of hitting board here.
Desert Warrior.

Bare Necessities 3-5
Jaramar Rain 29-1
Lakenheath 17-1

Wager: $5 WP on Bare Necessities.
Collected $15.00 on the WP (3.20, 2.80).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 1-4.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 1-4-5-6.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-4-5-6.

Bare Necessities...Cal shipper just looks a little better than these.
Ellie's Moment...NY shipper adds blinkers and has already shown some stakes ability.
McKinney...Asmussen mare has been solid going back to early last year.
Curious Conundrum.

Bluesthestandard 3-2
Bonapaw 5-1
Compendium 16-1

Wager: $5 WP on Bluesthestandard.
Collected $21.00 on the WP (5.00, 3.40).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 1-7.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $20.80 on the ex box ($41.60/$2).
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-2-4-7.

Bluesthestandard...SoCal shipper brings a three race streak in here including a G2 win last time over Kona Gold.
Seainsky...Loves the track and looks in form.
Bonapaw...Probably not his best distance but he has won at the trip. Will vie early with Compendium but looks better than that one and should shake loose early. Holding on late is the question mark.
Private Emblem.

Cee's Elegance 7-5
Jetintohouston 8-5
Real Paranoide 19-1

Wager: $5 WP on Cee's Elegance.
Collected $18.50 on the WP ($4.80, 2.60).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 1-5.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $5.70 on the ex box ($11.40/$2).
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-2-5-6.

Cee's Elegance...Likes the track. won a similar event here in Nov.
Brite Sunny Day...Had an excuse two back in only poor effort of career. Speedy work earlier this week.
Broke In Blairsden...Seldom misses a check.
Jetinto Houston.

El Nuki 10-1
Summer Service 1-2
Purple Cop 13-1

Wager: $5 WP on Summer Service.
Collected $6.00 on the WP (xxx, 2.40).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Collected $54.60 on the ex box ($54.60/$2).
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $27.30 on the ex box.
...$1 tri box top four.
Collected $140.60 on the tri box ($281.20/$2).

Summer Service...Blasted a 108 Beyer last time for new trainer who is shooting at 33%.
El Nuki...Has been going well on turf lately and trainer does OK with turf-to-dirt move.
Ichiban Duc...Won maiden claimer convincingly and a repeat will be enough to compete here.
Purple Cop.

Shalini 5-2
Blind Ambition 3-5
Sunset Serenade 29-1

Wager: $5 WP on Blind Ambition.
Collected $6.00 on the WP (xxx,. 2.40).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Collected $16.40 on the ex box ($16.40/$2).
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $8.20 on the ex box.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-2-4-6.

Blind Ambition...4-2-2-0 record including a daylight win in latest. Stevens stays onboard.
Shalini...Has done well in prior state-bred stakes.
Serene In Seattle...Close-up second to Shalini last time facing state-breds.
Ardum Relaunch.

Chief Planner 9-5
Excessivepleasure 7-5
Tiz a Coup 20-1

Wager: $5 WP on Excessivepleasure.
Collected $7.00 on the WP (xxx, 2.80).
...$5 exacta box top two.
Collected $40.50 on the ex box ($16.20/$2).
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $8.10 on the ex box.
...$1 tri box top three.
Ran 1-2-8.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-2-6-8.

Excesivepleasure...5-3-2-0 lifetime including win in $500K stake last out. Nice win in only try over this track.
Chief Planner...Baffert 3YO is graded-stakes placed. Tough foe.
Winning Stripes...Should appreciate the state-bred company.
Clover Situation.

Tucked Away 2-1
Score Six 13-1
Plus Three 21-1

Wager: $5 WP on Tucked Away.
Collected $24.50 on the WP (6.00, 3.80).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 1-5.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 1-3-5-11.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-3-5-11.

Tucked Away...Experience counts and this filly has been second in three of five tries. Best Beyers outshine the rest here.
Abby's Not Normal...Ran a decent second in debut. Beyer wasn't anything special but they're all capable of a big jump in second start.
Shopping Mary...Has shown some speed in the morning.
Plus Three.

Sea To See 7-2
Native Desert 2-1
Lily's Lad 13-1

Wager: $5 WP on Turkish Prize.
Ran 5th at 6-1.
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 1-5.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $18.40 on the ex box ($36.80/$2).
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-2-5-6.

Turkish Prize...Usually in the hunt. Has done well in state-bred stakes before. Concern here is move off the claim into barn of lightly raced trainer.
Sea To See...Can stay close to pace and make first move turning for home.
Spinelessjellyfish...Comes back quick off a near-miss in G3 turf sprint. Does well vs Cal-breds.
Native Desert.

Five Star Meeting 3-1
Watermelon Wine 4-1
Saxony 9-1

Wager: $5 WP on Five Star Meeting.
Collected $33.00 on the WP (8.40, 4.80).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 1-5.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 1-5-7-10.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-5-7-10.

Five Star Meeting...Should be ready to improve in second try against winners.
Forthelifeofme...Kind of a question mark as first two races this year were dull. Woke up against claimers. We'll see today if that improvement holds true.
Dutchess Eben...Good looking maiden win -- but that was back in July. Could be tough if ready.
Free Shot.

Joey Franco 5-2
Bonus Pay Day 9-2
Commander's Flag 9-5
Commander's Flag was part of entry with General Challenge.

Wager: $5 WP on Bonus Pay Day.
Collected $13.00 on the WP (xxx, 5.20).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 2-7.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 2-3/entry-5-7-9/entry.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 2-3/entry-5-7-9/entry.

Bonus Pay Day...Looks ready for one of his occasional jumps into 100-Beyer territory and that should be good enough here.
Grey Memo...First race back from Dubai is always iffy -- but he should go well here if ready.
Ride And Shine...Has been going pretty well lately.
General Challenge.

Bartok's Blithe 5-2
Princess V 2-1
Fatal Caper 95-1

Wager: $5 WP on Princess V.
Collected $10.00 on the WP (xxx, 4.00).
...$4 exacta box top two.
Collected $40.80 on the ex box ($20.40/$2).
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $10.20 on the ex box.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-2-4-11.

Princess V...Has looked solid winning first two starts -- solid enough to best these although outside post is a drawback.
Bartok's Blithe...Ran second to top pick last time and post positions might be enough to turn the table today.
Amber Hills...Interesting choice to drop blinkers off of winning effort in Cal Oaks. Hmmm, we'll see.
Run Rebecca Run.

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