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Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, February 3, 2024 (Updated 11:00 AM PT)     RACE 1 2-QUEEN OF POIMPEII Degree of confidence: B- • Freshened; two tough beats sprinting over the local lawn last fall. • Likes to settle early and produce a late run, jockey fits her well. • Shows a […]

February 2, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 Updated 11:35 AM (PT) RACE 1 2-NESSO’S LASTHURRAH Degree of confidence: B+ • Smart maiden win on grass, surface switch today no issue • Earned a strong, vastly improved speed figure in victory. • Despite his 18-1 price, sharp win was […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita  RACE 1 6-HAPPYASACLAM Degree of confidence: B+ • Rising speed figures when every outing and is ready to graduate. • Good stalking style and appears likely to enjoy a trouble free journey. • Freshened for two months, shows a healthy recent series of workouts. Others to consider: 5-No Way […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, January 27, 2024 RACE 1 1-EIGHT CLAP Degree of confidence: C+ • Certain to appreciate the drop into a maiden $50,000 claimer. • Blinkers on, adds Lasix, and sports the route-to-sprint angle. • Projects to enjoy a ground saving trip, should be a late threat. Others to […]

Jeff Siegel’s “What You Need to Know.” Gulfstream Park – Saturday. January 27, 2024 Specifically designed for the rolling exotic player, Jeff Siegel’s “What You Need to Know” Daily identifies those horses that should be included in daily doubles, pick-3s, pick-4s, pick-5s, and the pick-6. * Grade Descriptions: Grade A=Highest degree of confidence Grade B=Solid […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, January 26, 2024 RACE 1 6-LAMPORGHINI Degree of confidence: B • Tough beat when second facing similar over course and distance. • First time Lasix, rising speed figure, likely to inherit a pressing trip. • Five easy breezes since raced to have her sharp, fit, and ready. […]

Jeff Siegel’s “Eye Catchers” Updated January 24, 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 commentary. […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Sunday, January 21, 2024 RACE 1 7-LOGON TO WIN Degree of confidence: C+ • Nine race maiden but is promised a trouble free trip outside. • Like to blinkers off angle and the three month freshening. • Style suits the extended sprint trip and is fast enough on […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita  RACE 1 2-MAYMUN Degree of confidence: B+ • Blistering :09 3/5 breeze in 2023 OBS March Sale; brought $900,000. • Local workouts indicate immense ability and should have him ready. • Main caution: very green in recent drills so he can only beat himself. Others to consider: 8-All That […]

Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, January 19, 2024 RACE 1 1-ELLIE MOORE Degree of confidence: B- • First time in a maiden claimer and lands the favorable rail. • Jockey-trainer live combo, will enjoy a pace pressing trip. • Has speed figures that are good enough to win at this level. Others […]

Jeff Siegel’s “Eye Catchers” Updated January 17, 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 commentary. […]

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 […]