Tag Archives: 10 step handicapping

Queen of Naples: Good Debut For Daughter of Hard Spun

Four year old filly for Mike McCarthy made her debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the main, 3 and up. Off at 9/1 in a field of six, she broke OK but didn’t have much speed and was fifth in the early going. She started to rally on the outside […]

Queen’s Code: Soon Winner if Kept in Cal Bred Ranks

Seven year old gelding for Carla Gaines, off since January of 23, came back to the races on Saturday in a 1st allowance condition for Cal breds at six and a half down the hill for older runners. He came out running from the rail slot under Franko, quickly opened up 2, then was joined […]

Show Card: May be a Late Bloomer For Top Filly Stakes

Three year old filly for Bob Baffert made her 3rd career start on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main. Off at 4/5 in a small field of just five, she stalked the pace from the inside, swung out for room at the ¼ pole under J.J., then exploded late […]

Guy Named Joe: Rallied Well Late But Came Up a Head Short Against Perfect Trip Favorite

Three year old colt for Doug O’Neill tried the Pasadena stakes on Saturday in a non graded stakes at a mile on the lawn for sophomores. Off at 3/1 in a field of just four due to a late scratch, he sat off the lead down the back side in third, about 4 lengths back […]

Breezy Blue: Bumping Cost Her a Position In Inquiry After Strong Debut

Three year old filly for Adam Kitchingman made her debut in Saturday’s finale, a 5/8 turf sprint for Cal bred soph fillies. Off at 9/1 in a field of 11, she was bumped off stride at the start, then settled in fifth early about 4 back of the leaders. She stayed in that position turning […]

Santarena: Trouble At Start For This Strong Runner

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt made his debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight event for sophomores at six and a half on the main. Off at 3/1 and bet down from 6/1 M/L in a field of 10, he was well meant today but was knocked completely off stride at the […]

Logan’s Red Falcon: Fine Debut for Son of Practical Joke Who is Bred To Win Early

Four year old gelding for Mike McCarthy made his debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the lawn on a course rated as good. Off at 5/1 in a field of 7, he was bumped at the start to be away a bit awkward, then was hustled up to contend for […]

Certitude (FR): Bred To Long and Will Continue To Improve For Solid Barn

Three year old filly for John Sadler, who had shown nothing in two starts to the post, finally came alive on Sunday in a maiden special weight at six and a half on the lawn for soph fillies. Off at 8/1 under Hector Berrios, she hopped at the start to be away last in a […]

She’s Muy Muy: Soon Winner For Leading Trainer For Meet

Four year old filly for Mark Glatt tried two turns for the 1st time in her 4 race career in Monday’s opener, a one mile turf event for maiden claimers with a tag of $50,000. Off at 4/1 in a field of six, she made the running right from the get go and made the […]

Just Nails: Looked Like A Solid Winner In Deep Stretch

Five year old mare for Doug O’Neill tried the first allowance condition on Saturday down the hill for older runners that are fillies and mares. Off at 4/1 and bet down from a 12/1 line and getting a ton of late money, she broke running under Berrios and dueled for the lead down the hill […]