Monthly Archives: February 2008

Hmmm, Alex Solis in decline, huh? For the past couple of years, many in the industry have talked about the 43-year-old jockey being a shadow of his former self. Some have even gone so far as refuse to bet the … Continue reading →

On a day when we’re celebrating the end of the synthetic-track mess at Santa Anita with the announcement that a new surface will be put in at the end of the winter-spring meet, let’s add to the festivities by playing … Continue reading →

There is a $274,952 Super High 5 carryover at Santa Anita today. The exotic wager, in its first year of existence, requires bettors to select the first five finishers in the day’s final race in their exact order. It’s a … Continue reading →

The David Hofmans-trained Medjool came charging down the stretch to win Monday’s ninth race at Santa Anita like he could be something special. He was facing a field that included eight other colts nominated to the Triple Crown races. Michael … Continue reading →

Hmmmm …. $1.2 million pick-six carryover at Santa Anita? Guess where I’m going to be today? But before you get too excited ladies and gents, this is a TOUGH card … I mean, it wouldn’t surprise me in the least … Continue reading →

We did pretty well yesterday, giving out Dine At Nine at $11 in the first and Surf Cat at $7 in the San Carlos Handicap at Santa Anita. Let’s try again with the following horses ….

If you’re heading out to the Great Race Place today, take a look at Dine At Nine in the first with Jose Valdivia Jr. up … she’s got the speed to open up on ‘em and be long gone in … Continue reading →

Santa Anita president Ron Charles announced Thursday morning that Friday’s nine-race card has been canceled in order for track superintendent Richard Tedesco and his crew to finish renovation on the facility’s Cushion Track, which has failed to drain properly since … Continue reading →

The rain that caused Santa Anita to cancel a record eighth day of racing Sunday appears to be moving out of the Southland, and weather.com has downgraded the chance for rain tonight. That’s good news for track officials, who had … Continue reading →

He was flying at the end, but best Trevor’s Clever could do was grab third money in the fourth race. Bet down to 5-2 from his 4-1 morning-line price, Trevor’s Clever was farther back than I thought he’d be. He … Continue reading →