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04/05/08 SA Derby

SANTA ANITA DERBY

SANTA ANITA DERBY
RACE 06
Horse	Date	Track	Dist	Time	Surface	Cond.	Grade
YANKEE BRAVO	Mar 29	SA	6	1:13H	M	FT	C+
Broke 5 back of a barnmate, finishing 2 back while never looking real sharp in 48.3, 113.0 rider pushing on him through the lane. Expected a ton more.----------------Grade: C+
YANKEE BRAVO	Dec 22	HOL	6	1:16.3H	T	FM	B-
On his own for Gallagher here in 39.3, 116.2 bumping along to the wire.-------------Grade: B-
YANKEE BRAVO	Dec 6	HOL	6	1:10H	M	FT	B-
Solis up; moved up outside a pair of Sal Gonzales trainees in the lane, working solo to the mile marker while let run some in 36.0, 59.3, 111.3 trying hard throughout. Not close to the official time of 110 flat but a decent drill nonetheless.----------Grade: B-
SIGNATURE MOVE	Mar 29	HOL	6	1:12H	M	FT	C+
M C Baze; quick clocking but was not overly impressive while pushed out in this solo drill going 36.1, 100.1, 112.0. Just ok drill; gives the impression that he needed the drill.------------------Grade: C+
SIGNATURE MOVE	Dec 29	HOL	5	1:00.2H	M	FT	B+
Breezed like a good thing in 48.0, 100.1 looking super late.----------------Grade: B+
SIGNATURE MOVE	Dec 8	HOL	6	1:12.4H	M	FT	B-
Solid drill with barnmate Baby First working the last 5 furlongs in 100.1, never really asked for run.------------Grade: B-
SIGNATURE MOVE	Nov 2	HOL	5	:59.2HG	M	FT	B
Showed speed while clearing off from a group in this gate spin going 23.1, 34.4 working willingly while let run in 59.2. Has some handiness.----------Grade: B
COAST GUARD	Mar 30	SA	5	:58.4H	M	FT	B+
Much improved drill tracking a barnmate until ready, drawing away like a good thing in 14.0, 35.0, 59.0 (45.0 last 1/2 mile!). Have to like.--------------Grade: B+
COAST GUARD	Jan 26	HOL	6	1:13.2H	M	FT	C
Regressed for Hofmans in this drill, drifting out late while in blinkers going 36.2, 113.1. Expected better.--------------Grade: C
COAST GUARD	Dec 21	HOL	6	1:12.2H	M	FT	B
Was reaching at the line for Hofmans looking willing late in 35.4, 112.2. Long strider should like two turns.----------Grade: B
COAST GUARD	Nov 21	HOL	7	1:25H	M	FT	B
Worked quickly to the top in 58.4 finishing up steadily while not really asked in 124.3. Have to like this.------------Grade: B
COAST GUARD	Nov 15	HOL	6	1:11.4H	M	FT	B+
Strong drill while best over next out winner Behr And Grin It (111.4) not asked much late while going the last 4 in 47.1. Comes back well.----------------Grade: B+
BOB BLACK JACK	Mar 30	SA	5	:58H	M	FT	B-
Workmanlike drill for this one in a quick 34.3, 57.4. Still tries hard.-------------Grade: B-
BOB BLACK JACK	Mar 9	SA	5	1:00H	M	FT	B
Nice drill tracking and drawing clear working clear with his usual solid drill, reaching in 35.2, 59.1. Holding edge.--------------Grade: B
BOB BLACK JACK	Feb 17	SA	6	1:14.2H	M	FT	B
Tracked and drew clear from Itnotsjustagame (114.4) moving with his usual big strides in 49.0, 113.4.-------------Grade: B
BOB BLACK JACK	Jan 11	SA	5	1:00.1H	TT	FT	B
Still sharp for Kasparoff working nicely on the tiring training surface in 35.4, 100.1.---------------Grade: B
BOB BLACK JACK	Nov 11	HOL	6	1:12.4H	M	FT	C+
Flores up; tried hard outside a Jones trainee doing his best late in 113.2. Would like to see better.-----------Grade: C+
COLONEL JOHN	Mar 31	SA	5	:58.3H	M	FT	B-
Willing move in 59 flat finishing out easily while going it alone for Harty. Still looks fine.------------Grade: B-
COLONEL JOHN	Mar 25	SA	6	1:13.3H	M	FT	B-
Steady drill in 48.2, 112.3 out in 124.4 working on his own speed to the wire for Harty. Holds steady.-------------Grade: B-
COLONEL JOHN	Feb 19	SA	7	1:24.4H	M	FT	C
Fast early with Iggy up in 24.1, 47.4 but tired noticeably late while drifting out some to the furlong marker in 113.0, 126.1. Boy oh boy, sure expected better.------------Grade: C
COLONEL JOHN	Feb 7	HOL	5	:58.3H	M	FT	B-
Iggy up; turned in his usual breezing type drill going 34.2, 58.3 without much ask for Harty. Looking fine.----------Grade: B-
COLONEL JOHN	Dec 10	HOL	6	1:11H	M	FT	B-
Ok enough hre in 34.4, 59.1, 111.3 trying hard while let run some late in this solo drill. Moving forward?-----------Grade: B-
ON THE VIRG	Mar 30	HOL	5	:59.1H	M	FT	C+
Not so hot while under pressure with Circular Quay (59.1) clearly second best in 34.4, 59.1. Hoping for much better.---------Grade: C+
ON THE VIRG	Mar 23	HOL	5	:59H	M	FT	C+
Second best under pressure to Rocket Legs (58.3) dropping back late in 35.4, 59.0. Was thinking this one would do better.--------------Grade: C+
ON THE VIRG	Feb 16	HOL	5	1:00.2H	M	FT	B
Still solid breezing with a mate in a clever 36.3, 100.2 out in 112.4. Holds edge well.------------Grade: B
ON THE VIRG	Jan 7	HOL	5	1:02.2H	M	FT	B-
Gomez up; on his own outside a barnmate going 37.4, 102.1 working without much ask. Seeking spot.-------------Grade: B-
ON THE VIRG	Dec 24	HOL	4	:46H	M	FT	B
Sharp late with barnmate Hold Your Ground (46.0) the duo quick late, last 3 in 33.4. Honed speed.-------------Grade: B
ON THE VIRG	Dec 2	HOL	4	:46.1HG	M	FT	B+
Angel Codero up; blew the doors off a barnmate with a big rush late going 23.1, 46.0 out big in 58.3. Can really scoot.------------Grade: B+
ON THE VIRG	Nov 25	HOL	4	:46.4HG	M	FT	B
Smith up; breezed outside barnmate Sweet Lemonade (46.4g) finishing 3/4ths of length clear while in hand throughout in 23.4, 47.0. Nice energy here.-----------Grade: B
ON THE VIRG	Nov 15	HOL	5	1:00.3H	M	FT	B
Best outside Sweet Lemonade (100.3) rider keeping this one in hand late for Pletcher. Solid mover.------------Grade: B
SHORE DO	Mar 23	SA	5	1:02.1H	M	FT	B
Late runner worked better than looked in 38.0, 102.2 out well in 114.4 out in 127.2. Can run forever; always liked him.------------Grade: B
SHORE DO	Feb 15	HOL	6	1:13.2H	M	FT	B
Nice finish here with Chattahochie War finishing up with something left, last 5 in 101.0.-------------Grade: B
SHORE DO	Jan 20	HOL	6	1:13.2H	M	FT	B+
Big move under some restraint inside Streets Of Heaven (113.2) finishing with lots left, galloping smartly while never let run. Last 3 in 35.1.--------------Grade: B+
SHORE DO	Dec 11	HOL	6	1:11.4H	M	FT	B
Steady drill with Eagle Strike (112.0) working willingly while let run late in 36.4, 112.1. Has talent.-------Grade: B
EL GATO MALO	Mar 29	HOL	5	:59B	M	FT	B
Nice drill but in no way was this a breeze going from the 5 furlong pole with a mate in 13.4, 37.0 disposing of that one then was let run while getting by Rivotella (47.2, Matlow) in 100.1, 112.1. Does have a ton of try in him.------------Grade: B
EL GATO MALO	Feb 15	HOL	6	1:11.4H	M	FT	B+
Strong late rally while moving up on barnmate Pokemoke finishing well in 47.1, 111.0. Still strong.-------------Grade: B+
EL GATO MALO	Feb 9	HOL	5	:58.3B	M	FT	B+
Still flashing his usual efficiency, breezing late in 35.1, 58.3. Still feeling good.----------Grade: B+
EL GATO MALO	Jan 5	HOL	6	1:14H	M	FT	B
Strong late while clearly best outside Embrace The Storm (102.4), big late kick in 38.3, 102.1, 114.0. Classy sort is still strong.--------------Grade: B
EL GATO MALO	Nov 15	HOL	3	:35.4HG	M	FT	B
Easy drill getting up after 3 furlongs outside an O'Neil trainee going 24.0, 35.3. Was within himself.-----------Grade: B
EL GATO MALO	Nov 10	HOL	6	1:12H	M	FT	B+
Big late rush on this one going 35.2 59.1 (up there) galloping out in 112.1. Firster can scoot.------------Grade: B+
POLONIUS	Mar 10	SA	5	1:02H	T	FM	C+
Court up; did finish up but was under a stiff push in 38.1, 102.0 fully extended late. Still rounding into some kind of form.-------------Grade: C+
POLONIUS	Mar 3	SA	6	1:17.3H	T	FM	C
Shoulder taps late while pushed some with Court up, last 1/4 in 26.1. Hoping for better.------------Grade: C
POLONIUS	Feb 11	SA	5	1:01.4H	T	FM	C
Pulled early but lack pop late nursed some late I 36.3 101.4. Clearly need more work.----------Grade: C
MEETINGWITHDESTINY	Jan 20	SA	5	:58.4H	M	FT	B
Easy solo spin for O'Neil moving under some restraint in 23.3, 58.4. Still sharp.-----------Grade: B
MEETINGWITHDESTINY	Jan 7	HOL	4	:47.4H	M	FT	B
Under restraint inside barnmate Parisian Art going 23.4, 47.2 finishing under a hold. Looking good.---------------Grade: B
MEETINGWITHDESTINY	Dec 10	HOL	6	1:12.4H	M	FT	B-
Tried hard while heads up with Courtwood (112.4) let run late in 36.2, 112.3. Seems ok enough.---------Grade: B-
MEETINGWITHDESTINY	Nov 4	SA	6	1:14.1H	M	FT	B-
Holding steady since last working steadily in 48.4, 113.3.-----------Grade: B-
ROSSO CORSA	Mar 27	SA	6	1:14.4H	M	FT	C
Struggled late under some late ask in 48.2, 114.2 trying his best late while pushed along at the line.-------------Grade: C
ROSSO CORSA	Feb 23	SA	4	:49.3H	M	FT	C+
Average side here while under some pressure with Cat Brulay trying his best in 24.2, 49.1.-------------Grade: C+