= Sharp Works
= Confidence
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#6 THE PIZZA MAN #7 NO FAULT OF MINE
10th
8th
1
AQU RACE 3 (11:50 CT)
FURLOUGH 150K – 6F DIRT
5 CONSTELLATION
2 TONASAH
1 WAVE OF GLORY
3 SHAYNA LADY
1-1
2-1
10-1
7-2
2
AQU RACE 6 (1:20 CT)
MSW 60K – 1M DIRT
6 CAPTAIN TIM
7 KICK OFF
4 ALDRIN
1 CROWD FUNDING
3
2-1
8-1
3-1
5-1
AQU RACE 8 (2:20 CT)
FALL HWT-G3 250K – 6F DIRT
3 PULLING G’S
6 SALUTOS AMIGOS
4 FABULOUS KID
1 CAPTAIN SERIOUS
8-1
8-5
10-1
20-1
4
CD RACE 9 (2:24 CT)
MSW 55K – 1M 1/16 DIRT
9 CAMODIA
7 C’EST BON
4 STAR CANYON
3 MISS MO KELLY
12-1
5-2
20-1
3-1
5
CD RACE 10 (2:53 CT)
RIVER CITY-G3 100K – 1M 1/8 TURF
3 HEART TO HEART
6 MESSI
9 THATCHER STREET
2 KALAMOS
2-1
9-5
15-1
20-1
5 CONSTELLATION
6 CAPTAIN TIM
3 PULLING G’S
9 CAMBODIA
3 HEART TO HEART
No disgrace in losing to the three
fillies who have finished in front of
her thus far. Winner two back ran
2nd to Songbird in the BC Juv Fillies.
Had the tough task of keeping the
speedy Baffert filly Pretty N Cool
honest in the Matron and just tired
slightly from those early efforts.
She is an 800k purchase earlier in
the year and comes from modest
bloodlines. Top connections are in
play here. Love her style and wide
post draw. Will give Ortiz options.
He’s just ran much faster than his
counterparts so far. 4th in his last
start was Backsideofthemoon who
came back to win and beat the #7
in here. Winner two back is a very
well-bred Pletcher runner who has
yet to run back. Was pressing the
pace in the infamous Jess’s Dream
win (offspring of Rachel Alexndra)
and 2nd and 6th both came back to
break their maiden next out. He’s
working well for his return, has a
bullet work 3 weeks ago at BEL.
Always felt this one had something
more. He completely botched the
break when 2nd in Jan at SA and he
came firing home late to just miss
in a huge effort. Only one poor dirt
race since when he was off slow in
the next start. Really showed his
true talent in last when sitting on
the pace and drawing away in the
lane. Shirreffs must feel he has
taken the next step to enter him in
this spot. Should sit the best trip in
the race. Franco up for a 2nd time.
Might have been a tad too close to
a very fast pace in her first start at
a route last time out. Has top level
breeding but might actually love it
when they move her to the grass.
She hasn’t taken a dime of betting
in either start. Might have bled in
her debut as she got Lasix for the
first time in last. 12 post caused
her to go wide in there. Will likely
be out wide again but faces three
less foes. Trainer has been sneaky
good at times. Improves 3rd start.
Would really only take him on top
here if the turf was firm. He clearly
did not like the soft footing in the
G1 Shadewell last time out nor did
he care for it at WO back in July of
’14. He’s two for two over this turf
course and both were wire to wire
jobs with Leparoux aboard. Third
place finisher two back won a 200k
stakes at PARX and then was 2nd a
nose to Messi (in this race) at 34-1
before trying the BC Turf. 6th, 7th
also came back to win (69, 94 figs).
A: 5
A: 6, 7
A: 3,6
A: 7,9
A: 3
6
B: 2,
C : 1, 3
FG RACE 9 (2:57 CT)
THANKSGIVING 60K – 6F DIRT
6 OFFICER GRIFFIN
1 CLEARLY NOW
8 SPEIGHTSONG
7 NATES MINESHAFT
9-2
8-5
6-1
6-1
7
B: 1,4,5
C : 2,
GG RACE 5 (3:15 CT)
MSW 26K – 6F DIRT
4 WEST COAST WHEELIE
1 BELSPREE
3 FLYINGHAILMARY
5 VELOCITATION
8
6-1
10-1
4-1
9-5
B: 4
C : 1, 5
CD RACE 11 (3:22 CT)
FALL CITY-G2 200K – 1M 1/8 DIRT
7 NO FAULT OF MINE
12 CHIDE
5 FRIVOLOUS
3 SALAMA
10-1
5-1
3-1
30-1
9
B: 3,4,8
C : 1, 2, 5
FG RACE 9 (2:57 CT)
MSW 37K – 1M TURF
1 HELLO PEOPLE
4 KING’S PLAYER
12 MIMOSA MORNING
14 PARLAY PONTI
B: 6,9
C : 2, 4, 7
10
DMR RACE 7 (4:00 CT)
HOL TURF CUP-G2 250K – 1M ½ TURF
5-1
4-1
8-1
8-1
6 THE PIZZA MAN
1 CLASS LEADER
2 UP WITH THE BIRDS
14 BIG JOHN B
5-2
20-1
4-1
3-1
6 OFFICER GRIFFIN
4 WEST COAST WHEELIE
7 NO FAULT OF MINE
1 HELLO PEOPLE
6 THE PIZZA MAN
Can never discount a runner who
knows how to win (this one has 9
wins in 24 starts) and is now in the
hands of a high percentage outfit.
Claimed five back for 25k and he’s
done nothing wrong on the dirt in
3 starts since (didn’t handle grass
two back). Thought he ran big for
3rd in last in an undercard of the BC
at KEE. The winner is a classy sort
that looked good in that spot. He
beat BC Turf Sprint winner, Mangl
Saturday at MNR. Moves forward.
Was bet down to the 6-5 favorite
in his debut that was in with many
of these. He ran awkwardly and a
bit green for most of the race and
looked like a runner who needed a
race out. In very capable hands w/
this outfit who does well with 2nd
timers. The fact he took so much
money in the debut says we likely
didn’t see what he really is. Sire is
a solid sprint influence. Should be
up near the pace again. Tab tote to
see if the same action shows here.
Grade 2 in just her second career
start and that runner-up finish was
in a good field. 4th place finisher in
that race was I’m a Chatterbox. 2nd
in last behind Chide but she really
had no chance. They went so slow
early and Chide was up near that
early pace and got an opening on
the rail to kick through in the lane.
It should serve as a good prep for
this for both runners. Taken a lot
of action in every start. Think we
haven’t seen her best effort yet.
Couldn’t be bred much better. 3rd
dam is a sibling to a couple of colts
who ran 3rd in the Ky Derby, Prince
of Thieves and Timber Country, as
well as many other stakes winners
(some turf stakes winners). Winner
of the debut took the 75k Sunday
Silence on the grass in next start.
Ran well in what is turning out to
be a strong running of the El Joven
at Retama. Amoss runners have
been live everywhere. Will be able
to save ground here. Slight lean.
Worthy favorite here based on his
sensational 2 yr campaign. Winner
of the prestigious Arlington Million
three starts back. Might have been
best at KEE two back but the race
was just too short. No disgrace in
his 5th place finish to Found and
Golden Horn, who came in off of a
win in the Arc de Triomphe. Big
rider add for this in getting Smith
for the first time and his late close
style should fit Smith perfectly.
Almost always brings his A game.
A: 1,6
A: 4
A: 5,7,12
A: 1,4,12 B: 10,13,14 C: 5,6,8,9
A: 1,2,6
B: 7,8
C : 3, 5
B: 1,3,5
C : 2, 6
B: 1,2
C : 6, 9
B: 7,8,14
C: 5,9,12,13
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#6 THE PIZZA MAN
#3 TAP DANCING
7th
1 MDN CLM 30,000 – 1M DIRT (11:00 PT) **PICK 5**
7
2
5
1
MENDED
HEED TO SPEED
SARNO’S BFF
FAMILY FOREVER
4-1
5-2
3-1
20-1
Desormeaux
Talamo
Quinonez
Lopez
PICK 5
1st Race
$240
1,2,3,5,7 * 1,3,4,6 * 3,7,12
1,2,3,6 * 4,6
3rd
= Confidence
PICK 4
5th Race
$144
2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10 * 6,9
1,2,6 * 2,3,5,7,12,13
2 OPT CLM 40,000 – 1M DIRT (11:30 PT)
Desormeaux
Miller
O’Neill
Truman
1
4
3
6
NICARADLIC ROCKS
MISHEGAS
SUGAR BUZZ
TWIRLING TIGER
3-1
4-1
5-2
7-2
Desormeaux
Kennedy
Perez
Pedroza
Desormeaux
Sherman
Hendricks
Mulhall
7 MENDED
Comes back on 7 days’ rest. Trainer has 2 wins and 6 in the money in
last 7 starts on this short rest for this ownership. Her backbreeding
says routing is fine. In the female tree there is Banshee Breeze, who
won 2.8M routing (took 5 G1’s routing, was 2nd in the ’98 Ky Oaks).
MSW she exits was strong race (top 2 came from MSW races at KEE).
1 NICARADALIC ROCKS
Just a 10k purchase in Sep ’14 so this MD-bred gelding is outrunning
his breeding, which is normal for a Desormeaux runner. Top 3 were
well clear of the rest last time out. Finished in 25.2. Only other mile
on that card went 1:41.3 and finished in 27.2. Hasn’t run a bad race
on the dirt. Well-spotted for these conditions. Sharp worktab for this.
2 HEED TO SPEED
First off the claim for Peter Miller, who is 24% on that angle. He’s had
two claims for this ownership and they ran 1st and 2nd in their 1st off
the claim (but both were claimed out of wins). Sire was all route but
dam was mainly a cheap sprinter. Miller put three SLR moves into her
and a “go to” rider is up. Would expect major improvement in here.
4 MISHEGAS
Proved the 33-1 upset win two back was not a fluke when he ran 3rd
at 6-1 last out. He made another good late move there as the winner
was allowed to go slow early in a wire to wire effort. 4th place finisher
came back to win for 25k NW2L at 3-5 for O’Neill. 5th place finisher
ran 2nd at 29-1 in opt clm 50k. Might get a decent pace to close into.
A:
A:
2, 7
B:
1,3,5
C:
6
X:
4
3 MSW 52,000 – 1M 1/16 TURF (12:00 PT) **PICK 6**
3 TAP DANCING
12 MARGARET REAY
7 NASHOBA’S CANDY
6 UNTOUCHABLE U
12-1
3-1
15-1
7-2
Pereira
Van Dyke
Talamo
Stevens
1,3,4
B:
6
C:
2
X:
5,7
4 CLM 12,500 – 6.5F DIRT (12:30 PT)
D’Amato
Proctor
Gaines
Truman
1
3
6
5
BAR CAR
SEEK SAFE HARBOR
SHAKEITUPBETTY
MOSCATO GIRL
4-1
10-1
4-1
7-2
Nakatani
Nicolas
Lopez
Baze
Greenman
Espinoza
Kruljac
Lobo
3 TAP DANCING
Faced some tough runners in Ireland. She was 2nd to Bracelet in her
3rd start. That one went on to win 3 of her next 4 starts including the
G1 Irish Oaks. Moved to D’Amato before her last start which was so
bad it can’t be believed. Dam is a full to 3x Group 1 winner, Danehill
Dancer (turf overseas). Working sharply. Expect a much better effort.
1 BAR CAR
Exits a strong race for the level. The winner was dropping in from 20k
opt clm. 3rd place finisher came back to run 2nd at 9-1 when in with
straight 16k claimers. All 8 of her on the board finishes have come on
regular dirt. Gets a big rider change to Nakatani. Comes in with a fast
46.4 bullet work over this track. Will be saving ground from the rail.
12 MARGARET REAY
Has nibbled so far as she is 5 for 7 in the money on the turf and that
includes a runner-up effort to the great turf filly, Lady Eli, at 50-1 in
the G3 Ms Grillo. Blinkers went on last time out and she showed very
good speed but was disappointing not being able to hold off the 3-1
winner. 12 post dampers some enthusiasm but she’s the one to beat.
3 SEEK SAFE HARBOR
Won at 5-1 two starts back in a game effort when she pressed early
and was game late. Went off at 10-1 in last and broke poorly and
never really got into the race. She has won 2 of her 3 starts over this
track (only loss was last time out). She normally tracks up near the
pace and that will be a good spot to be in here. Will be an overlay.
A:
A:
3, 12
B:
1,6,7
C:
2,4,5,10
X:
8,9,11
1,3,6
B:
2
C:
4,5
X:
7,8
5 OPT CLM 20,000 – 1M TURF (1:00 PT) **PICK 4**
6 OPT CLM 80,000 – 6F DIRT (1:30 PT)
7
6
4
7
9
DIAMOND CUT
PEGGY SUE’S LOOSE
JADE WITH ENVY
AWESOME LUCK
6-1
4-1
7-2
8-1
Espinoza
Desormeaux
Bejarano
Blanc
Sadler
Rosales
Baltas
Heap
9
6
3
1
PATRIOTIC DIAMOND
HALO DARLIN
RUN LIKE THE BOSS
SAMBAMZAJAMMIN
7-5
15-1
9-2
4-1
Bejarano
Baze
Talamo
Perez
Biancone
Puype
Miller
Brocklebank
6 DIAMOND CUT
Sadler has been ice cold at the meet but this filly might snap him out
of that funk. She exits a strong race. Three runners came right back
to win from that race. 1st, 2nd and 7th won back with 82, 91 and 68
Beyer figs. Runner-up also ran 3 back in the G1 Del Mar Oaks. Love
the Nureyev and El Prado cross for the turf. Price should be decent.
9 PATRIOTIC DIAMOND
Had a rough start and trip in her debut but finished much better than
the winner which is why she was bet so heavily in her 2nd start, in the
Generous Portion. Broke poorly in the Golden State and was wide but
finished strongly for 3rd. Winner looks like a superstar after she has
won both of her starts by daylight. Worked quickly with Bejarano up.
4 PEGGY SUE’S LOOSE
Comes in off of back to back wins on the turf and it coincides with the
addition of Desormeaux. She was very game in her last win when off
at 10-1. Desormeaux lost his whip late. Been in the exacta in 2 of 4
on the turf here at Del Mar. Desormeaux rarely rides for this outfit
but has won 4 of 6 starts for the trainer. Just one work since her last.
6 HALO DARLIN
Back to the winning rider from the debut, Tyler Baze. She crushed in
that race and the connections felt she deserved a shot at Songbird in
the G1 in her 2nd start. She didn’t run there and had an awful trip in
the Golden State when she broke slow and was 5 and 6 wide through
the entire race. Bullet work in the holster since last. Bet we see more.
A:
A:
6
B:
4,7,9
C:
2,3,5,10
X:
1,8
6,9
B:
3
C:
7 HOLLYWOOD TURF CUP-G2 250,000 – 1M 1/2 TURF (2:00 PT)
8 MDN CLM 50,000 – 6F DIRT (2:30 PT)
6 THE PIZZA MAN
1 CLASS LEADER
2 UP WITH THE BIRDS
14 BIG JOHN B
7
5
2
3
5-2
20-1
4-1
3-1
Smith
Gonzalez
Van Dyke
Bejarano
Brueggemnn
Sadler
Motion
D’Amato
DISCREETLYHUMORME
AND THEN SOME
SILVER CHROME
LITTLE MUSTARD
12-1
7-2
12-1
5-1
1,4,5
X:
Baze
Talamo
Espinoza
Gutierrez
2,7,8
Glatt
Machowsky
Belvoir
Eurton
6 THE PIZZA MAN
Worthy favorite based on his sensational two-year campaign. Winner
of the prestigious Arlington Million three starts back. Might have been
best at KEE two back but the race was just too short. No disgrace in
his 5th place finish to Found and Golden Horn. The runner-up came in
off of a win in the Arc de Triomphe. Big rider add for this. Rock solid.
7 DISCREETLYHUMORME
Might be a license to drop off of the bad stumble in last. Notice the
betting on him when off as the 2nd choice at 5-2. He was right with
the pace when he went down there. Trainer Glatt is having a superb
meet with 20% winners and goes to his top call rider for this. He has
a steady stream of drills. Have to a decent runner in Funny Gal. Fits.
1 CLASS LEADER
Might be a bit of stretch since he doesn’t have the resume that some
in here do. However, he tried the turf for the first time last out and
ran well at 11-1. The breeding is all turf. Dam was 6 for 12 ($485k)
on the grass. Sib to Student Council who won 1.5M. Strong worktab
at SA for this. Might be worth an addition on exotics tickets in here.
5 AND THEN SOME
Very logical player on the class drop for this. He has nibbled thus far
with better and really outran his odds in the first two starts on dirt.
Runner-up in his second start came back to win a MSW by 14 lengths
with an 81 Beyer. Last place finisher in that race won a MSW on the
turf at 5-1 next out. Blinkers on. Good works. Talamo takes the call.
A:
A:
1,2,6
B:
7,8,14
C:
5,9,12,13
X:
3,4,10,11
5,7
B:
2,3,12,13
C:
6,8,11
X:
1,9,10