
Del Mar for Saturday 23 July 2011
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6 Chinese Praise  Miller is a very dangerous conditioner 1st time with blinkers with bullet drills showing since his last race and that's what we have here
3 Yankee Gone South  invader is loaded with speed and only has 5 1/2 furlongs to last with P Val aboard who still at his advanced age holds loose horse's together as good as anyone in the game
1 Special Kid  ever dangerous Carava just snatched at the claiming box and he is red hot lately when he teams up with today's rider...Rosario
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4 Matto Mando  running well versus better.....only one other speed type to cope with and he looks like he should tire about the 7F mark in this mile turf affair
1 Waltzing With Blue  improving sort and steps up in claiming price.......strongly suggesting he can more forward again and he fits if he does
5 Winesome Charm  needed last and likely to move forward.....Dollase barn seems to be heating up
7 Cayambe  appears to be on a rebound of sorts.......another forward move today and he fits fine for the 40K level
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6 Tummel  tepid top pick in a wide open affair.....23 to 1 in a 7 horse MSW debut suggests this one wasn't all that cranked up for debut....logical to think he will show more today
2 Secret Circle  Baffert 1st timer looks ready to roll but must overcome a difficult post for a 2 year old to cope with....Bejarano sure helps
7 Spit Ball  trainer/rider teamed up with an upset 1ster win at 16 to 1 on Thursday....drills hint this one might be ready as wellÂ
4 Basmati  similar to the 6 horse....big odds and still ran decent race showing big early pace...more can occur today 2nd time out of the box
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5 Meter Me Gone  very consistent sort on the AW combined with the combo of Carava/Rosario makes for a good chance we are backing a live runnerÂ
6 Michailsheartlite  sharp recent 4F bullet drill suggests we may see this girl's solid race 2 back
7 Judicious  on the improve and just snatched at the claiming box.........2 for 2 since went on Lasix.......3 for 3 is possible in this spot
8 One Bad Texter  much improved in her 2nd lifetime start......can and needs another forward move
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9 Lilly Fa Pootz  quite good when right......blinkers off....works indicate she has woken up with the equipment change
3 Andina  great shot for a ground saving mid pack trip.....has been facing better
1 Wild Mia  last wasn't bad......race 2 back is what we want
5 City To City  big race last year on the Dmr grass course almost upsetting Evening Jewel.......might be in peak form 3rd out after the 10 month layoff
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7 He Be Fire N Ice  positive trainer change and Ellis has this laid up colt at a peak for his return to the races
3 Surplus  good 1st timer sire....works are up to snuff.....owners (believe live in San Diego) and the trainer love to win at Dmr
6 Mint Humor  2 year old debut last year was very impressive.......return race this year was decent....could use a forward move and we might get it
8 Field Report  good foundation applied to this Sadler 1ster which seemingly is a good thing (as opposed to speed type drills) for the so far tiring and slow Dmr synthetic
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9 Orientatious  debut 2 back was an impressive 2nd in one stout MSW field....then won under total control in next out......continues to work like something special and Puype is having his best year in a very long time
8 Home sweet Home   3 solid races in 3 career starts that all fit fine here......Sadler is super with 3 year old fillies
10 Lunch Time Diva  good sprint history......late runner sure suites the Dmr track we have seen so far this meetÂ
5 Teddy's Promise  good history fresh on the AW......1st time Ellis charge is training like he appreciates his new handler
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7 Caracortado  should be able to get an excellent ground saving mid pack position......extremely consistent horse is in 4 lbs less than our 2nd pick
6 Acclamation   would have been top pick if had equal weight with the top choice.....should be on or near the lead from the get go and be tough down the lane
5 Smart Bid  solid invader will need his very best....might get it cause he seems to fit today's 1 1/6th mile distance wellÂ
8 Celtic Princess  filly versus the boys but she sure is improving and the Avila barn is heating up
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4 Kalya Cat   horrendous trip in last hides a good forward move....back quick with a solid 3F drill....history for this gelding says back quick is a goooooood thing
5 Fortunate Appeal  wide with pace in last somewhat hides a very strong move forward.....Miller has been getting the job done
7 Perfect Easter   nice invader drops for 1st in the O'neill barn.......rather sure he will be tough here but he tends to hang
6 Clue Me In  last race fits here decently.......off 2 1/2 months but training like Canani is bringing him back ready
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12 Silver Luna  great chance to range up from the outside near the lead....right up P Val's alley
1 Warren's Glitter   decent maiden claiming debut....tough post but blinkers on seems like a good thing because if the blinks help his speed he can get some position in this race void of speed
9 Miss Mystic  not a great group so if this 1st timer is ready lookout
4 Suances Star  bet some in debut 2 back.....bombed on the turf in next.......blinkers off and the 1st thing I look for is improved works and we have a solid 2nd best of 50 5F work showing.....maybe.....and at a monster price
2 Game Changer  debut 3 back was OK....then 2 clunkers......now 2 straight solid works.....poised for a rebound
6 Confectionist  needs a big wake up call......conditioning of a hall of fame trainer to give him one Â
*NOTE 13 Running Isabella has a shot here if she draws in
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