I don’t know if it was the soft turf course or the addition of blinkers, but this son of American Pharoah really woke up in a huge way on Sunday in a maiden special weight event at six and a half on the turf for older runners. Off at 12/1 in a field of 10 and breaking from the rail, he went right out to contend for the lead with an opening quarter in 24.03. He had never shown this type of speed before sprinting in 8 previous trips to the post. He put away the other speed at the top of the lane, opened up four by the 1/16 pole, and won under a hand ride while geared down the final 50 yards. He is actually better going two turns and I’m sure the O’Neill barn will run him in a starter race, non winners twice, which he is eligible for. Either short or long, he seems like a revitalized horse these days and can win right back under top turf rider Berrios.
Next Upcoming Race: November 16, 2024 Del Mar Race # 5
Player B’s Race Information |
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Race Date: February 11, 2024 | Track: Santa Anita | Race #: 5 | |
Distance: 6.5 Furlongs | Conditions: maiden special weight | Surface: Turf | |
Trainer: Doug O’Neill | Jockey: Hector Berrios | Track Condition: FIRM | |
Trouble Notes: up close inside, bid 2wide 5/16, cleared, ridden out | Track Variant: 0 | ||
Finish Position: 1st | Win Payout: $ 26.80 | Place: Payout: $ 11.40 | Show Payout: $ 5.40 |
Race Replay
Player B – Santa Anita – February 11, 2024
Player B Performance Figures Earned |
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Race Condition Pars | Player B Figures Earned |
Race Class Level: 140 | Running Style In Race: Front Runner |
Final Time Rating Par: 150 | Final Time Rating: 132 |
CPR Race Par: 150 | CPR Earned In Race: 134 |
Fast Fig Race Par: 122 | Fast Fig In Race: |
Key Race Winners: 2 | Running Style In Race: Front Runner |
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