RACE 1

2-NESSO’S LASTLAUGH
Degree of confidence: B+

• Smart maiden win over this course and distance last month.
• Earned a strong, vastly improved speed figure in victory.
• Despite his 18-1 price, sharp win was no fluke, can repeat.

Others to consider: 5-Beer Money.


RACE 2

3-BIG BUZZ
Degree of confidence: B

• Veteran gelding returns to his winning level, solid top choice.
• First or second in four of eight starts over the local main track.
• Needs patient handling; regular pilot Alsagoor knows him well.

Others to consider: 4-Settecento.


RACE 3 | $74K Carryover Pick 6 Starts Here

1-TIERGARTEN
Degree of confidence: B

• Sensible class drop into a claimer following a two month vacation.
• Favorable inside draw, projects to enjoy an ideal ground saving trip.
• First or second in four of five career starts over the Santa Anita lawn.

Others to consider: 2-Chasinserendipity.


RACE 4

3-LETTHELIQUORTALK
Degree of confidence: B

• Better than looked outing in debut facing tougher maiden claimers.
• Adds Lasix, takes a class drop to the bottom rung, switches to Berrios.
• Though well beaten, earned a better than par number in his first start.

Others to consider: 4-Smiling Jojo.


RACE 5

5-DESMOND DOSS
Degree of confidence: B-

• Was nosed out facing tougher foes last month, suspicious class drop.
• Plenty of back class and has career earning in excess of a $500,000.
• First or second in six of eight career starts over the local main track.

Others to consider: 1-Top Gun Tommy.


RACE 6

4-UPTOWN PREACHER
Degree of confidence: B+

• Modest pedigree but debuts protected in a sign of confidence.
• Lands Flavian Prat and his a.m. workouts have caught the eye.
• Worth a small gamble at or near his 8-1 on the morning line.

Others to consider: 3-Sand to Sea, 6-Boogie Like.


RACE 7

6-SWEET AZTECA
Degree of confidence: B+

• Was ambitiously placed in the La Flores Stakes and did well.
• Established hot pace but weakened late while possibly rusty.
• Facing entry level allowance ranks; lands a cozy outside draw.

Others to consider: 5-Nokie.


RACE 8

6-ULTIMATE AUTHORITY
Degree of confidence: B

• Improved considerably over this track and distance last month.
• Pressed the pace, dug in, battled gamely, but missed by a head.
• Was far clear of the rest, similar effort today earns him a diploma.

Others to consider: 1-Gate to Paradise; 7-Where’s My Ring.