
Hollywood for Thursday 9 June 2011
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Seems like a fairly decent to average card today. In the late pick 4 races 5 thru 8 our top selection offers morning line value and oddly is 4 to 1 in all 4 races.
Pick 6 carryover of $116K
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3 Sleep Tight  seemingly  lone speed in this spot......wired in last from the 3 post with the rail out 15 feet.....same post and rail configuration today
2 Roman Charity  might be better on the main track but exits 2 straight solid races.....does own a couple of grass efforts that fit.....decent chance to chase our top pick if a race that has a good shot to favor speed
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3 Saddleranch  sure seems like a very good youngster.....stellar debut and the work-outs since are even better for this nice Baffert charge
5 Chiloquin  very strong efforts/figs in last 2 races which were at a route of ground......and has 3 wins in 4 sprint races
2 Sinai  a little too flat in 7 furlong races.....cut back of 1 furlong should enhance the chances of this Baffert runner
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6 Triple Action  2 for 2 on the in N. Cal at GG showing decent pace and final time.....the one to beat if this gelding handles the firmer Hollywood grass as wellÂ
3 Fifth Dimension  gelded prior to last and then ran a troubled trip that hides a move forward....trainer could use a win and drops this fellow to try and get one
2 Aqua Fever  sprint speed type on the main track was taken back in first ever turf run and showed a liking to it....doubt taken back today in 1st ever route race on turf or dirt.....believe will try to go wire to wire
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5 All Squared Away  both lifetime races fit fine for this mc level of racing
4 Warren's Diggers  good recent drills to finish his preparation for his mc debut......might be sharp when it counts.....trainer does own a 1st out win with Quinonez aboard run in Jan of 2010
6 Unusual Maneuver  this 1ster is living up to his name in that he just breezed 5/8ths faster than any of his previous works "handling"......seems like an awfully good breeze for this level of racing and we all know how hard it is to get a work labeled as a breeze in S Cal
3 Frankieplayedshort  rather decent work series for this 1ster who has hit the track weekly without a hiccup for over 2 months
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4 Red Hot Charlotte  undefeated in 3 starts at 1 mile on the sod.......has won last 5 races she has run on the turf after going 0 for 5 in 1st 5....ships in from GG seemingly as a fit horse having run multiple sprints on the AW....should welcome 1st grass race since last Fall
1 El Nadia  woke up some in last and 4 works since....ready for another good effort....does need to overcome tendency to hang in late stretch
3 Hameildaeme  moved nicely forward in last....repeat of that race fits solidly in this spot but.............vanned off after the race....is 4+ weeks enough time to recover????
8 Malusita  on a roll in her route race endeavors since Gonzales claimed for O'Neill....nice grass race 2 back at Tup showing that she is capable of running off of the pace if need be
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3 Bullybullybully  last was solid both in pace and final time....2 very reassuring works since especially considering this gelding has only 7 lifetime races in 3 years of racing...believe he will fire a another competitive effort
4 Gran Matador  better horse on the synthetic and showed it with a move forward in his return to it in last.....good shot to build off that race and move forward again
8 Gutshot Straight  moved forward 2nd out after the layoff in last.....takes a significant step up in competition....will need a another forward move to capture the top paycheck offered in the affairÂ
5 Me Salty  4 wide with pace in last hides a good improvement in last....clever ride by low % jock could spring an upset
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4 Victorian Prince  par or better on The Racing Digest turf figs in all 6 races at 1 1/4 or more.....barn has to be thrilled they carded this race
5 Take A Yard  two good route turf races in as many races since new trainer took over.....bred well to get the 1 1/4 distance
3 Tiz A Knight  seems like best speed in this spot.....wire to wire attempt seems likely and not impossible
7 Kim's Leading Man  on the improve in all 4 races since Hofmans claimed......proven at the semi-marathon distance.....needs to move forward again and the trend sure points in that direction
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2 Fire Glow  horrendous journey in 1st ever at Hollywood hides this one's ability.....basically his races at GG also fit solidly here as well.....Rosario will be out to make amends
8 Charlie And Chris  exits a solid heat with a strong fig/effort and now drops a couple of notches....drop makes sense as he hasn't won in 2010 or 2011.....Hollywood and 6 furlongs both fit for this gelding
5 Five Star Fortune  placed over head in last in what looks like a gimme because the drills sure are much improved since that race for his 2nd start for his new trainer
1 Adriatic Moon  needed last and now takes the plunge in claiming price....trainer has been cold....maybe wake-up starts here
10 Dee Dee's Legacy  best at 6 furlongs and training as if a move forward can occur
12 Brinson  needs a rebound to race 2 back....a good series of drills suggest we may get it
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