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Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Saturday, February 17, 2024 RACE 1 3-FOR A LAUGH (Ire) Degree of confidence: B • Career top speed figure in recent sharp maiden claiming win,. • Protected today in a sign of confidence, dangerous right back. • Should enjoy the extra furlong and retains Frankie Dettori. Others to […]

February 16, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita – Friday, February 16, 2024 RACE 1 3-SNEAK A SMILE Degree of confidence: B+ • Strong runner-up over this course and distance in a similar spot. • Fast on speed figures, most effective when given a patient ride. • Late developing four-year-old gelding has room for […]

February 11, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita RACE 1 4-INTO IT Degree of confidence: B- • Too fresh and pulled in recent comeback, should bet set today. • Most effective with a second flight trip, tough if cooperates. • Career top speed figure in last race, similar effort can beat these. Others to […]

February 10, 2024 Jeff Siegel’s 1/ST Glance: Santa Anita RACE 1 3-MADIHA Degree of confidence: C+ • First or second in 7 of 11 outings over the Santa Anita lawn. • Stretching out after a series of sprints; has won at a mile. • Likely to inherit and ideal stalking trip and have every chance. […]

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. […]