Category Archives: Best Bets

Public Assembly: D’Amato’s Filly Shines in Spectacular Return; Ready for Stakes Competition at Longer Distances Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 26, 2025

Four year old filly for Phil D’Amato made her 1st start since October and 1st for D’Amato in Sunday’s finale, a 1st allowance condition at 10 furlongs on the lawn for fillies and mares 4 and up. Off at 7/2 in a field of 11 under Fresu, she broke OK and sat fifth for most […]

Velocity: McCarthy’s Filly Delivers Thrilling Late Rally for Maiden Win; Nyquist Daughter Poised to Thrive Around Two Turns Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 27, 2025

Three year old filly for Mike McCarthy made start #2 in Saturday’s finale, a sprint on the turf at six and a half out of the chute for 3,4, and 5 yr. olds. Off at 8/1 in a field off 11, she broke OK under Ricky Gonzalez and was five back down the back side […]

Unrivaled Hero: Glatt’s Colt Heroically Battles Through Trouble; Maiden Win Just Around the Corner Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 26, 2025

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt made start #6 on Saturday in an attempt to break his maiden at 9 furlongs on the grass. Moving up in class from an $80,000 maiden claimer to straight maidens, he was off at 6/1 in a field of 8 under Hector Berrios. He laid 3rd down the […]

Atia: McCarthy’s Filly Explodes Late for Maiden Victory; Stakes Potential Evident for Rising Turf Star Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 25, 2025

Three year old filly for Mike McCarthy made start #2 on Friday in a maiden claimer for $80,000 for soph fillies at a mile on the turf. Off at 8/1 under J.J., she broke OK from the rail slot, then was covered up into the clubhouse turn and sat five lengths off the leaders in […]

Champagne Camie: Sadler’s Mare Dominates Starter Allowance Field by 12 Lengths; Plays Perfect Hand in Equine Poker Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 26, 2025

Six year old mare for John Sadler was in for a starter allowance race of $16,000 on Friday with an optional claiming price of $20,000. Sent off as the 3/5 choice in a field of just five due to two late scratches, this mare was in for the tag yet fully qualified to be protected […]

Dandy Man Shines (IRE): Rispoli Fits Him Like a Glove and is Set For a Strong Year Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 26, 2025

Five year old gelding for Jeff Mullins, who has been off since August, settled in for the 2nd allowance condition coming down the hill on Saturday. Off at 2/1 and the co-choice in the wagering, he broke a step slow under Rispoli and was 8 lengths back of the lonely leader halfway down the hill. […]

Tranche: his natural speed and his gameness will get him a victory at this level Upcoming Race: Turf Paradise April 30, 2025

Four year old gelding for Adam Kitchingman tried the 1st allowance condition for “open” runners on Sunday and gave a good account of himself at this mile and a sixteenth try on the main. Off at 9/1 in a field of 7, he broke running under Giovanni Franco and set a moderate pace. He had […]

Navajo Warrior: Look for Yakteen to find a winning spot for this son of Candy Ride Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 27, 2025

Four year old gelding for Tim Yakteen, who had not been to the post since Halloween at Del Mar, tried the starter allowance race for non winners twice and those that have raced for a tag of $50,000 or less at 9 furlongs on the lawn. This was his 1st start on the grass in […]

Lady Gregory: Bottled and checked for 4th but galloped past winner past wire could improve with cleaner trip Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 27, 2025

Six year old mare for Jeff Mullins tried the first allowance condition for Cal breds at six and a half on the turf for older runners on Friday. Off as the even money favorite in a field of 7, she broke well under Berrios and sat the perfect trip down the back side in 4th […]

Firenze Flavor: Showed Terrific Turn Of Foot And Rolled Like a Freight Train Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 25, 2025

Three year old filly for Paddy Gallagher made start #2 on Monday in a maiden special weight event at a mile on the grass for soph fillies. Bet down from a M/L of 5/1 to 8/5, she stumbled at the start and was quickly 11 lengths back of the leaders into the clubhouse turn. Rispoli […]