La Canada Stakes G3 1 1/16th on Dirt

Purse $100.000 For Fillies And Mares Four Years Old And Upward

Santa Anita Park, Arcadia Ca.

Wavy Girl from Saratoga Stud draws the parking lot post, however, if her pilot can drop her down without losing too much ground early, she can still prevail here. Solid enough effort in the BC Distaff and top money earner in the field make her the one to beat regardless of post. American Sky from Riggins Racing is a twelve for thirty-four pro. The seven-year-old just keeps on firing and has been freshened since mid-September. Good work tab adds to the appeal. At this age they usually fire big first time back. Her past form is good enough to play ball here. Watch tote for more clues. Decimas Queen from Maxmillion Farm could fall into a perfect tracking trip if she breaks alertly. Pushing the pace going a flat mile in her last two and with ample back class to draw from make her a contender. Lois D Nominator from Invicta Group Llc. has won a third of her races when going two turns. A small track specialist most of her career, she could turn into an elusive target if left alone on the lead.

Of the rest:

In Progress from Twin Towers Racing is only one for ten when going two turns, however, she if quicker than the speed to her outside and looks to be a send job. She could turn and burn here, taking the rest of the early gas contingent with her.

Marina from The Sidley Stud looks to be a sharp newly turned four-year-old filly that could be the main benefactor of how this race is shaping up. Steady improving numbers and a running style that fits perfectly. Just needs to overcome the well-known four-year-old jinx.

Hobo Blues from Alydar Stables ran a dismal effort against the best on the grounds in the BC Distaff. This race is not that race and if she can produce the same effort of her prep in the Locust Grove she will play ball here.

Never In Charge from Jkk Racing Stables has conflicting information to consider. She is razor sharp and eyeballs five straight on Saturday, however, she just turned four and has never faced this kind, as that last race was a three-year-old only stakes. Her barn is also sporting a one for forty record this year as of this writing. A win would stamp her instantly as a possible future monster and give her connections something to cheer about. Demand value if you believe.

Eilonwy also from Twin Towers Racing is a recent $100.000 auction purchase with a decent work pattern and solid running style for this race. She has seen older rivals, but the fact remains that her best number was earned against first level allowance runners on the lesser circuit. Need career best to play ball.

Absolute Zero from Rock Creek was claimed for feed money and then sold privately for a small profit without running a race to the current connections. Her best number earned was on turf. Solid number and effort in her last on Christmas Eve, but the same and more will be needed here.

R U Ready To Code from The Sidley Stud has been a great lunch money claim for the barn. She has shown speed more times than not but has also closed ground. The rail slot might dictate tactics, and I could easily see her getting shuffled back or burned up. Tough assignment for her Saturday.

-Trackman

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