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January 15, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita RACE 1 6-GIVE ME THE LUTE Degree of confidence: B- • Seeks fourth straight win after a desperate score in a similar spot. • Made hard work of it in last win but knows where the wire is. • Dangerous on the lead or from off […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Sunday, January 14, 2024 RACE 1 4-RUNAMILEINMYSHOES Degree of confidence: B • Missed in debut as the favorite but had a legitimate excuse. • Freshened since August, shows steady work pattern for return. • Will enjoy the extra furlong, retains red hot Juan Hernandez. Others to consider: 7-Jane Kendeigh.   RACE […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, January 13, 2024 RACE 1 9-TRAVELIN’ SHOW Degree of confidence: B- • Off slowly and raced greenly but finished willingly in recent debut. • Adds blinkers and Lasix, switches to grass, very likely to improve. • Good mover with a nice stride, barn has something to work […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, January 12, 2024 FIRST RACE – Post: 12:30 PT 8-NORTH EAST STAR Degree of confidence: B- • First time in a claimer and may have found her friends. • Style suits this extended turf sprint trip, no excuses today. • Speed figures make her a fit, should […]

Jeff Siegel’s “Eye Catchers” Updated January 10, 2024   We keep tabs on key workouts from runners at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita that should be given extra consideration when entered. Horses are listed alphabetically and will be eliminated after 30 days from inclusion. Click the link to view the video and listen to our […]

January 7, 2024 FIRST RACE – Post: 12:00 PT 4-DERECHO DANDY Degree of confidence: C • Distinct advantage on speed figures; drops for the money run. • Not particularly dependable and is a one-paced grinding type. • Ran well when second under A. Freu two races back at Del Mar. Others to consider: 6-Tokamak; 5-Tiz […]

FIRST RACE – Post: 12:00 PT 1-JESSEBEAR Degree of confidence: C+ • Seems as good as any in soft state-bred grass miler. • Ran better than the line shows when third in last start. • Lost more ground than he was beaten by, lands the rail. Others to consider: 4-Ashley’s Sandcastle.   SECOND RACE – […]

January 5, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s “Eye Catchers” We keep tabs on key workouts from runners at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita that should be given extra consideration when entered. Horses are listed alphabetically and will be eliminated after 30 days from inclusion. Click the link to view the video and listen to our commentary. Big […]

FIRST RACE – Post: 12:00 PT 8-EXULTATION Degree of confidence: B- • Seeking fifth straight win over a 16 month time span. • First or second in eight of 14 starts over the local lawn. • Outside draw allows for an ideal pace stalking journey. Others to consider: none. SECOND RACE – Post: 12:31 PT […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Monday, January 1, 2024 RACE 1 8-Girl of My Dreams Degree of confidence: B • Was worn down late by a filly who returned to win a stakes. • Improving speed figures and a solid work tab since raced. • Been vulnerable close home but the addition of […]

(updated 10:45 a.m.) FIRST RACE – Post: 12:00 PT 6-FLAVIUS Degree of confidence:  C+ Returns to previous trainer Richard Baltas and may improve. Past classer shows a recent bullet breeze at San Luis Rey Downs. Main concern is his lack of previous success over local lawn. Others to consider: 1-Giovinazzo; 3-Indian Peak.   SECOND RACE […]

FIRST RACE – Post: 12:00 PT 9-TAHOE SUNRISE Degree of confidence: B • Lightly raced, improving, and has the route-to-sprint angle. • Continues to impress in the AM and can step forward again. • Versatile sort can win on the lead or from a stalking position. Others to consider: 1-Lucky Score; 7-Lovesick Blues; 10-Turn On […]

  FIRST RACE – Post: 12:30 PT 6-GHOST COAST Degree of confidence: C • Wide open grass grab bag requires rolling exotic spread. • Badly victimized in last by poor draw and very wide trip. • Career top speed figure in only outing over the local lawn. Others to consider: Caribbean King; 3-Smooth Salute; 5-Quintecents. […]

Jeff Siegel’s What You Need to Know Santa Anita – Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Updated: 12/26/23 3:30 p.m. PT) FIRST RACE (11:00 a.m.) Top Pick: 1-Billy’s Bet Degree of confidence: B- • Price chance; will enjoy ground saving trip from a favorable rail draw. • Solid on speed figures and benefits from a positive jockey […]

Jeff Siegel’s “Eye Catchers” (updated Dec. 28, 2023 We keep tabs on key workouts from runners at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita that should be given extra consideration when entered. Horses are listed alphabetically and will be eliminated after 30 days from inclusion, or after their most recent race. Click the link to view the […]