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Racing! Unraveling the mystery of Friday’s last race at Los Alamitos

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Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter, and let’s look at what happened on Friday at Los Al.

The email started coming on Friday night and continued on Saturday. You folks felt there was some chicanery in the eighth and final race at Los Alamitos, a maiden claimer.

By all accounts, jockey Evan Roman, aboard Empire Ruler, lodged an objection against Spend It and jockey Brayan Pena. Was it interference? I’m not qualified to make that judgment. A couple of you said it was, a couple of you said it wasn’t. And a couple of you said you had money on it, not that it could possibly — in even the smallest way — influence your judgment.

What that tells me is the job of a steward can be really difficult.

There was even the theory that the TVG announcer was strongly advocating for the horse being taken down and that it might have influenced the stewards. Yes, it’s true, the stewards have a TV in their booth. (Although, I’m guessing they probably just watch a lot of “I Love Lucy” reruns.) Anyway, do you really think the stewards are looking to TVG to help them make a decision?

“Hey, TVG said the horse should come down. We better listen,” an imaginary steward might say.

“Yeah, those guys are never wrong and best of all, they never bet, so we know that’s not influencing their judgment,” said another imaginary steward.

“I know, we better go with them, but not until I watch that commercial that gets rid of bags under the eyes,” the first imaginary steward might have responded.

I did check with a veteran handicapper, whose opinion I absolutely trust, and he thought the horse should have definitely come down.

But what alarmed me, and many of you subscribers, is that the track was not showing replays during the adjudication period. But afterward, it showed the tight pan shot twice, then the head on for all the race until the stretch when it cut to the closing strides for four or five seconds.

So what happened that Los Alamitos didn’t want you to see? Was it the interference or something else?

The replay wasn’t shown because there was a breakdown entering the stretch, which apparently eluded those watching on monitors. That’s easy to do.

Chidamac, with Tyler Baze aboard, broke down, was vanned off, and euthanized.

I asked CHRB public information officer Mike Marten, how this policy of not showing breakdowns came about.

Don Valpredo was a very proactive racing commissioner back in the mid-90s,” Marten said. “For example, he insisted that horses should be wearing different-colored saddle cloths to make it easier for people to identify them. He also noted there was too much dead time during inquiries with people just standing around speculating about what the stewards were doing. He suggested that showing the same video clips over the monitors that the stewards were viewing would improve things all around.

“The California Horse Racing Board then and now prefers for the tracks to implement these types of changes on their own without the CHRB adopting rules to make them happen. Santa Anita happened to be running at that time, so we approached two of their executives and asked them to experiment with the public viewing of inquiries in progress. They agreed.

“However, they felt showing replays of accidents over and over was not a good idea. Valpredo [and some other CHRB execs] … agreed that to get this process in place the tracks should be allowed to print an explanation in the official program indicating it was CHRB policy not to show such replays. The process spread from there to other California tracks and around the country. And that is the way things still stand today.”

Thanks, Mike.

So, I hope that helps. I’m not defending the stewards, the track or the bettors. Just saying that sometimes there is a logical explanation.

Los Alamitos review

Trainer and owner Mick Ruis continues to show the golden touch as One Fast Broad looked outstanding in a last to first win in the $100,000 Soviet Problem Stakes for 2-year-old fillies over a mile.

The filly appeared to be languishing at the back for most of the race until jockey Corey Nakatani asked her on the far turn and then swept her wide as she ran down everyone in the stretch to win by ¾ of a length.

Spiced Perfection was second and front-runner Twisted Rosie was third. OFB paid $4.20, $2.80 and $2.20 as the favorite.

“The race turned out the way we hoped it would,” Ruis said “We knew she would be coming from off the pace. Funny thing is even though she is three-for-three on dirt we think this filly is much better on turf. We’re going to give her about 30 days now and let her chill out and bring her back for the mile race on grass for 3-year-old Cal bred fillies ($200,000 California Cup Oaks Feb. 19 at Santa Anita).’’

Los Alamitos preview

Sunday’s nine-race card is highlighted by one of three graded stakes in the 12-day meeting. The eighth race, about 4 p.m., will be the Grade 2 $200,000 Bayakoa Stakes over 1 1/16 miles for fillies and mares.

I know what you’re thinking. Why would you name a race at Los Alamitos after a horse that had quit racing well before Los Al added thoroughbreds? The race was handed down from Hollywood Park and was first run at Los Al in 2014. Then it wasn’t held in 2015 and went to Del Mar in 2016. Now, It’s back at Los Al.

The favorite is Breeders’ Cup and Eclipse Award winner Champagne Room. The filly won the BC Juvenile Fillies in 2016, followed by the Eclipse Award. She has been lightly raced by trainer Peter Eurton this year, winning the Remington Park Oaks and then finishing sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff in November. Mario Gutierrez is the rider. She is listed at 3-1.

The second favorite is Majestic Heat, at 7-2, who won her dirt debut last month at Del Mar in the Betty Grable Stakes over 7 furlongs. This will be her first try at this distance. Richard Mandella is the trainer and Mike Smith the jockey.

The rest of the card isn’t bad with decent purses. In addition to the Bayakoa there are two starter allowances and one allowance optional claimer. The weekend post is 12:30 p.m.

Shameless radio plug

If you’re up early, real early, I’ll be on the legendary Sam Spear’s radio show about 6:35 a.m. Sunday morning on KNBR in San Francisco. Don’t know what we’ll be talking about but my guess is the newsletter and horse racing.

Big Races review

A look at graded stakes or races worth more $100,000 or more on Saturday.

Gulfstream: $110,000 Claiming Crown Glass Slippers Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 mile. Winner: Mended ($4.20 to win)

Gulfstream: $110,000 Claiming Crown Express Stakes, 3 and up, 6 furlongs. Winner: First Growth ($11.80)

Gulfstream: $110,000 Claiming Crown Distaff Dash Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 5 furlongs on the turf. Winner: Blue Bahia ($5.20)

Aqueduct: Grade 3 $200,000 Go For Wand Handicap, fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 mile. Winner: Indulgent ($27.40)

Gulfstream: $110,000 Claiming Crown Iron Horse Stakes, 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles. Winner: Twocubanbrothers ($10.20)

Gulfstream: $110,000 Claiming Crown Canterbury Stakes, 3 and up, 5 furlongs on the turf. Winner: Pay Any Price ($3.00)

Aqueduct: Grade 2 $250,000 Demoiselle Stakes, fillies 2 years old, 1 1/8 miles. Winner: Wonder Gadot ($5.20)

Parx: $100,000 Pennsylvania Nursey Stakes, 2 year olds, 7 furlongs. Winner: Prince Lucky ($3.60)

Gulfstream: $110,000 Claiming Crown Rapid Transit Stakes, 3 and up, 7 furlongs. Winner: Cautious Giant ($11.40)

Woodbine: $100,000 Display Stakes, 2 year olds, 1 1/16 miles. Winner: Admiralty Pier ($6.20)

Aqueduct: Grade 2 $250,000 Remsen Stakes, 2 year olds, 1 1/8 miles. Winner: Catholic Boy ($10.20)

Gulfstream: $125,000 Claiming Crown Tiara Stakes, 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Winner: Martini Glass ($6.00)

Aqueduct: Grade 1 $750,000 Cigar Mile Handicap, 3 and up, 1 mile. Winner: Sharp Azteca ($5.50)

Gulfstream: $125,000 Claiming Crown Emerald Stakes, 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Winner: Special Ops ($16.20)

Woodbine: $125,000 Sir Barton Stakes, 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles. Winner: Kingsport ($16.80)

Gulfstream: $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel Stakes, 3 and up, 1 1/18 miles. Winner: Flowers For Lisa ($35.80)

Los Alamitos: $100,000 Soviet Problem Stakes, fillies 2 years old, 1 mile. Winner: One Fast Broad ($4.20)

Big races preview

A look at graded stakes or races worth more $100,000 or more on Sunday. All times PST.

1:26 Woodbine: $125,000 Ontario Lassie Stakes, fillies 2 years old, 1 1/16 miles. Favorite: Dixie Moon (2-5)

3:58 Los Alamitos: Grade 2 $200,000 Bayakoa Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles. Favorite: Champagne Room (3-1)

Mark Ratzky’s LRC play of the day

SEVENTH RACE: No. 4 Midnight Pleasure (9-2)

Like the way this Ruis trainee has finished his last pair around one turn down at Del Mar and should be able to drop into a nice stalking position at this mile journey. Gets some weight off with apprentice Ruben Fuentes trying his hand.

Saturday’s result: Fast Johnny Ringo finished seventh in the fifth race.

Mark Ratzky worked for 22 years for the Daily Racing Form and has been the simulcast announcer/publicity at Los Alamitos for the past 19 years.

Ed Burgart’s LA play of day

FIFTH RACE: No. 5 That’s Amore La Blue (7-2)

She showed improved quickness after an 18-week layoff in last when third vs. a one-length winner who next finished third vs. allowance company. Filly shortens up 30 yards in distance and draws between two rivals who have lacked early quickness.

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And now the stars of the show, Saturday’s results and Sunday’s entries.

Los Alamitos Race Course Charts Results for Saturday, December 2.

Copyright 2017 by Equibase Company. Reproduction prohibited. Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos, California. 3rd day of a 12-day meet. Clear & Fast

FIRST RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $17,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies. 2 year olds. Claiming Prices $30,000-$28,000. Time 24.48 49.15 1:14.84 1:27.57 1:40.50


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

4Angelina's Heaven120455–hd5–½5–hd3–1½1–¾Orozco2.30
2Swallows Inn Gal120212–½2–12–hd1–hd2–¾Boulanger16.00
6Millie Joel120643–1½4–½4–12–½3–5¾Solis7.70
5Taylorealswift122566665–½4–¾Ochoa0.80
1Daylight Charger120121–hd1–hd1–hd4–1½5–3¼Arias27.20
3Spacerika120334–hd3–hd3–½66Maldonado5.90

4ANGELINA'S HEAVEN6.604.403.20
2SWALLOWS INN GAL 10.805.00
6MILLIE JOEL 4.80
$1 EXACTA (4-2)  $34.30
$1 SUPERFECTA (4-2-6-5)  $422.20
$1 TRIFECTA (4-2-6)  $168.10

Winner–Angelina's Heaven B.f.2 by Discreet Cat out of Heaven's Grace, by Untuttable. Bred by Shadynook Farm (KY). Trainer: Carlos Cruz Lopez. Owner: Carlos Cruz Lopez. Mutuel Pool $77,342 Exacta Pool $44,419 Superfecta Pool $26,526 Trifecta Pool $34,329. Scratched–none.

ANGELINA'S HEAVEN stalked between horses, came out in upper stretch then angled in, bid between foes to gain the lead toward the inside, drifted out and bumped the runner-up a sixteenth out and gamely prevailed under urging. SWALLOWS INN GAL dueled between horses then outside a rival, battled three deep between foes on the second turn and into the stretch, put a head in front a furlong out, fought back between foes in deep stretch, bumped with the winner a sixteenth out and continued willingly. MILLIE JOEL bid three deep into the backstretch then stalked outside, re-bid four wide on the second turn and into the stretch, continued outside the top pair through the drive and also went on willingly late. TAYLOREALSWIFT broke in and bumped the winner, jumped the mirror image at the wire the first time, stalked three deep, bid four wide then five wide on the second turn and into the stretch and weakened in the final furlong. DAYLIGHT CHARGER dueled inside then a bit off the rail, battled between foes on the second turn and into the stretch, drifted in through the drive and also weakened. SPACERIKA saved ground stalking the pace, bid inside on the second turn and into the stretch, drifted out late and also weakened. The stewards conducted an inquiry into the bumping in deep stretch but made no change when they ruled the incident did not alter the original order of finish.

SECOND RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $12,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $6,250. Time 23.15 46.95 58.72 1:04.95


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

5The Natural119334–14–hd3–41–nkRoman0.50
6Mt. Leinster122422–hd2–½1–½2–4½Van Dyke1.30
7Zirondelle124511–1½1–1½2–1½3–8¼Arana18.60
1Smarty Moon12215554–14–1½Pena16.60
4Norman Jorgenson114243–1½3–2½55Payeras37.60

5THE NATURAL3.002.102.10
6MT. LEINSTER 2.102.10
7ZIRONDELLE 2.60
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (4-5)  $13.00
$1 EXACTA (5-6)  $2.30
$1 SUPERFECTA (5-6-7-1)  $3.80
$1 TRIFECTA (5-6-7)  $3.00
$2 CONSOLATION DOUBLE (4-2)  $8.20
$2 CONSOLATION DOUBLE (4-3)  $8.60

Winner–The Natural B.g.4 by Speightstown out of Checkpluschick, by Medaglia d'Oro. Bred by John Liviakis (KY). Trainer: Genaro Vallejo. Owner: Hay Day Racing. Mutuel Pool $90,394 Daily Double Pool $19,209 Exacta Pool $41,084 Superfecta Pool $15,107 Trifecta Pool $19,820. Scratched–Always Never, Mizter Kool Cat.

THE NATURAL between foes early, chased outside a rival, came three wide into the stretch and rallied under urging to get up late. MT. LEINSTER moved up three deep then stalked outside a rival, bid alongside the pacesetter in the stretch, gained the lead, inched away and drifted in past the eighth pole and was caught nearing the wire. ZIRONDELLE sped to the early lead, inched away and angled in on the backstretch, set the pace inside, fought back along the rail in the stretch, could not match the top pair in the final furlong but clearly bested the others. SMARTY MOON broke slowly, saved ground chasing the pace, came out leaving the turn and into the stretch and weakened. NORMAN JORGENSON close up stalking the pace inside, weakened in the drive. HALF MILE AND FIVE EIGHTHS HAND TIMED.

THIRD RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $15,000. Maiden Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. Time 21.71 45.57 58.17 1:04.25


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

4Pocket Personality122464–13–1½1–½1–2¾Maldonado3.50
2Clifton Beach124233–hd2–½3–32–5¼Frey2.30
10League of Shadows1221041–2½1–12–hd3–nkGomez23.70
5Chin Tu122575–½5–24–1½4–nkPena8.00
9Soft Trip12295109–1½6–2½5–1¾Linares21.00
8King of Leon 124887–17–25–1½6–hdBoulanger57.00
6Beloved Holiday115699–hd107–hd7–3¼Fuentes1.60
3Boogie122328–1½8–hd8–hd8–4¼Allen103.10
1Certain Something124112–½4–hd9–69–11Bednar29.00
7Brooding Russian1247106–26–1½1010Arana27.00

4POCKET PERSONALITY9.004.002.80
2CLIFTON BEACH 3.402.80
10LEAGUE OF SHADOWS 8.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (5-4)  $19.60
$1 EXACTA (4-2)  $16.30
$1 SUPERFECTA (4-2-10-5)  $750.00
$1 TRIFECTA (4-2-10)  $183.90

Winner–Pocket Personality B.g.3 by Hansen out of Annie Goodtime, by Honour and Glory. Bred by Kildare Stud (KY). Trainer: Peter Eurton. Owner: ERJ Racing, LLC and Slam Dunk Racing. Mutuel Pool $174,473 Daily Double Pool $9,851 Exacta Pool $107,689 Superfecta Pool $70,079 Trifecta Pool $76,597. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (4-5-4) paid $39.30. Pick Three Pool $30,001. $1 Consolation Pick Three (4-2/3-4) paid $23.20.

POCKET PERSONALITY stalked outside a rival then three deep into the turn, came four wide into the stretch, took the lead three deep under left handed urging and won clear. CLIFTON BEACH stalked a bit off the rail then between foes into the turn, bid three deep into the stretch, battled between rivals in the drive and was clearly second best. LEAGUE OF SHADOWS sped to the early lead outside, angled in and set the pace inside, came off the rail into the stretch and just held third between foes. CHIN TU chased outside, came four wide into the stretch and just missed the show. SOFT TRIP wide early, angled in outside a rival to the stretch, angled in again late and also was edged for third. KING OF LEON (ARG) settled outside chasing the pace, came three wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. BELOVED HOLIDAY saved ground off the pace, came out some into the stretch and also lacked the necessary response. BOOGIE saved ground chasing the pace, continued inside into the stretch and weakened. CERTAIN SOMETHING close up stalking the pace inside, came a bit off the rail in the stretch and weakened. BROODING RUSSIAN squeezed some at the start, went up between foes on the backstretch, angled in on the turn and gave way.

FOURTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $12,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $6,250. Time 22.00 45.98 58.09 1:04.54


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

1Chromium124177–17–21–hd1–2¼Elliott2.40
6I B Mike124656–1½6–½3–1½2–nsE Garcia2.90
8Justonetimebaby124864–12–½2–1½3–6¼Rojas Fernandez8.80
5Ajac124532–hd3–14–hd4–¾Jaime4.00
4Swiss Cheese124421–hd1–hd5–25–1¾Bednar3.90
3Little Jack114315–15–16–46–2¼Payeras10.30
2All That Rocks11728887–47–13Franco38.90
7Sterling Wager124743–hd4–hd88Boulanger37.80

1CHROMIUM6.803.603.00
6I B MIKE 3.402.60
8JUSTONETIMEBABY 4.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (4-1)  $37.20
$1 EXACTA (1-6)  $14.40
$1 SUPERFECTA (1-6-8-5)  $285.30
$1 TRIFECTA (1-6-8)  $76.70

Winner–Chromium Dbb.g.6 by Vronsky out of Smoothasvelvet, by Mr. Integrity. Bred by Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen &Sal Berumen (CA). Trainer: Kenneth D. Black. Owner: Finish Line Racing, LLC and The Ellwood Johnston Trust. Mutuel Pool $184,088 Daily Double Pool $11,309 Exacta Pool $116,533 Superfecta Pool $61,230 Trifecta Pool $74,934. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (5-4-1) paid $32.40. Pick Three Pool $12,921.

CHROMIUM chased a bit off the rail, bid between foes in the stretch to gain the lead nearing the eighth pole and pulled clear under urging. I B MIKE stalked outside, came four wide into the stretch and edged a rival for second. JUSTONETIMEBABY dueled four wide then three deep leaving the turn, put a head in front into the stretch, battled outside the winner a furlong out and was edged for the place. AJAC dueled between horses, fought back into the stretch and weakened in the final furlong. SWISS CHEESE had speed between horses then dueled inside, fought back on the turn and weakened in the drive. LITTLE JACK in a good position stalking the pace inside, continued along the rail in the stretch and also weakened. ALL THAT ROCKS broke a bit slowly, settled off the rail, came out into the stretch and did not rally. STERLING WAGER had good early speed and dueled three deep between foes, stalked leaving the turn and three wide into the stretch and gave way in the drive.

FIFTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $17,000. Maiden Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $30,000. Time 21.96 45.62 58.37 1:05.39


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

6Haulin' Freight122341–hd1–hd2–51–nkArias15.10
9Desert Domination122632–hd2–1½1–hd2–½Maldonado1.70
11Fivetwentyninefund122888–27–hd5–1½3–2½T Baze3.30
8Rocinante122577–1½6–24–½4–½Risenhoover7.80
10Skagit River122756–hd8–26–hd5–¾Martinez9.30
2Sharp Ruler12219998–1½6–3¼Elliott10.20
7Fast Johnny Ringo122465–1½5–2½7–17–4¾Talamo4.30
12Awesome Prophecy122923–13–13–hd8–1¼Mt Garcia33.90
4Baron Charmant122214–44–299Sanchez51.00

6HAULIN' FREIGHT32.2012.206.80
9DESERT DOMINATION 3.202.60
11FIVETWENTYNINEFUND 3.80
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (1-6)  $113.20
$1 EXACTA (6-9)  $60.80
$1 SUPERFECTA (6-9-11-8)  $2,155.40
$1 TRIFECTA (6-9-11)  $501.00

Winner–Haulin' Freight Dbb.c.2 by Mineshaft out of Divine Cat, by Tale of the Cat. Bred by Mike Lauffer (KY). Trainer: Doug F. O'Neill. Owner: Calumet Farm. Mutuel Pool $191,739 Daily Double Pool $15,754 Exacta Pool $128,338 Superfecta Pool $69,395 Trifecta Pool $76,264. Scratched–Agressivebrawler, Devilinred, Ridgefield Rocket.

$1 Pick Three (4-1-6) paid $338.10. Pick Three Pool $30,831. 50-Cent Pick Four (2/3/5-4-1-6) 4 correct paid $223.50. Pick Four Pool $104,216. 50-Cent Pick Five (4-2/3/5-4-1-6) 5 correct paid $1,307.30. Pick Five Pool $282,430.

HAULIN' FREIGHT had good early speed and angled in, dueled inside, fought back along the rail in the stretch and gamely prevailed under urging. DESERT DOMINATION dueled between horses then outside the winner, put a head in front in the stretch and was outgamed. FIVETWENTYNINEFUND chased outside, came three wide into the stretch and closed willingly. ROCINANTE bumped at the start, chased off the rail then inside leaving the backstretch and on the turn and in the stretch and lacked the needed rally. SKAGIT RIVER settled outside then off the rail, angled in some on the turn and could not offer the necessary late kick. SHARP RULER broke a bit slowly, settled a bit off the rail then inside on the turn and improved position in the stretch. FAST JOHNNY RINGO chased off the rail, angled in for the turn, came out into the stretch and did not rally. AWESOME PROPHECY dueled three deep, stalked off the rail on the turn and three wide into the stretch and had little left for the drive. BARON CHARMANT stalked inside then a bit off the rail on the turn and into the stretch, gave way in the drive and tied up while being walked off.

SIXTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $40,000. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Time 22.00 44.86 56.87 1:09.68


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

2Kentan Road122241–1½1–1½1–3½1–4¾Talamo4.00
8Power Cat124853–½2–22–hd2–hdElliott0.90
6Gone to Town122635–23–hd3–23–2¾Quinonez10.40
5Warm It Up122574–hd5–3½5–54–1Linares74.80
7Lovely Raquel117712–hd4–14–1½5–½Fuentes25.20
4Lizmeister12249996–26–5½Frey7.40
1Hansen Tale Blues122168–1½6–17–17–1Van Dyke7.20
9Golden Age117926–hd8–198–¾Roman12.20
3Diamond Proof122387–hd7–hd8–19Sanchez83.40

2KENTAN ROAD10.003.602.80
8POWER CAT 2.802.40
6GONE TO TOWN 4.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (6-2)  $236.60
$1 EXACTA (2-8)  $11.80
$1 SUPERFECTA (2-8-6-5)  $1,154.40
$1 TRIFECTA (2-8-6)  $81.90

Winner–Kentan Road B.f.3 by Into Mischief out of Western Rush, by West by West. Bred by Keith Abrahams (KY). Trainer: John W. Sadler. Owner: Keith Abrahams. Mutuel Pool $217,215 Daily Double Pool $19,180 Exacta Pool $119,810 Superfecta Pool $73,702 Trifecta Pool $80,935. Scratched–Glory and Power.

$1 Pick Three (1-6-2) paid $266.70. Pick Three Pool $35,964.

KENTAN ROAD sped to the early lead, set the pace inside, drifted out into the stretch, kicked away under some left handed urging, drifted in late and was under steady handling to the wire. POWER CAT stalked five wide then three deep into the turn, continued off the rail then four wide into the stretch, drifted in and just held second. GONE TO TOWN close up stalking the pace between horses then outside a rival on the turn, came three wide into the stretch and was edged for the place. WARM IT UP angled in and saved ground chasing the pace, came out in midstretch and lacked the needed rally. LOVELY RAQUEL stalked between foes then a bit off the rail on the turn, drifted to the inside in the stretch and did not rally. LIZMEISTER stumbled at the start, settled off the rail then inside, came out leaving the turn and four wide into the stretch and could not offer the necessary response. HANSEN TALE BLUES saved ground stalking the pace, came out into the stretch and weakened. GOLDEN AGE wide early, chased outside, came four wide into the stretch and did not rally. DIAMOND PROOF chased outside a rival, came out into the stretch and weakened.

SEVENTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $45,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000. Time 21.59 44.62 56.62 1:02.98


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

10Krsto Skye1241038–18–½3–hd1–hdElliott13.10
4Sir Samson122414–hd3–hd4–hd2–1Van Dyke2.40
5Magic Taste1225109–2½6–½5–53–1¼Pereira53.00
3Rockin Rudy120362–12–31–½4–2¼Frey3.90
2Handful of Stripes124251–11–12–1½5–1½Maldonado15.00
6Love My Bud122675–14–16–16–¾Gonzalez5.60
8Getoffmyback119887–hd7–hd8–27–1¼Roman3.60
7Plate Side120796–½9–47–hd8–4¾Arias14.80
1Hitters Park122143–15–19–49–2¼Ochoa11.10
9Tengas Ransom1229210101010T Baze29.90

10KRSTO SKYE28.2010.207.60
4SIR SAMSON 4.003.40
5MAGIC TASTE 14.80
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (2-10)  $285.40
$1 EXACTA (10-4)  $64.50
$1 SUPERFECTA (10-4-5-3)  $8,490.10
$1 TRIFECTA (10-4-5)  $1,177.70

Winner–Krsto Skye B.g.5 by City Zip out of Princess Lianna, by American Chance. Bred by Andy Smolich & Marilyn Smolich (KY). Trainer: Ari Herbertson. Owner: Scott Herbertson. Mutuel Pool $220,942 Daily Double Pool $20,627 Exacta Pool $131,667 Superfecta Pool $70,797 Trifecta Pool $84,286. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (6-2-10) paid $1,722.00. Pick Three Pool $38,373.

KRSTO SKYE stalked five wide, came six wide into the stretch, rallied under urging to the lead five wide in deep stretch and held. SIR SAMSON stalked a bit off the rail then between horses on the turn and three wide into the stretch, bid between foes in deep stretch and continued gamely. MAGIC TASTE broke a bit slowly, settled just off the rail, split horses into the stretch, bid between foes in deep stretch and bested the others. ROCKIN RUDY stalked outside a rival then off the rail on the turn, bid outside the pacesetter to gain the lead in the stretch, was between foes in deep stretch and was outfinished. HANDFUL OF STRIPES sped to the early lead, set the pace inside, fought back along the rail in the stretch and weakened late. LOVE MY BUD stalked off the rail then between foes on the turn and four wide into the stretch and weakened. GETOFFMYBACK close up stalking the pace four wide between foes and five wide into the stretch and also weakened. PLATE SIDE stalked three deep between foes then four wide into the stretch and also weakened. HITTERS PARK saved ground stalking the pace to the stretch and had little left for the drive. TENGAS RANSOM chased outside then off the rail, dropped back on the turn and also had little left for the lane.

EIGHTH RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $100,000. 'Soviet Problem Stakes'. Fillies. 2 year olds. Time 24.15 48.26 1:13.23 1:25.82 1:38.26


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

1One Fast Broad1221210107–1½2–hd1–¾Nakatani1.10
4Spiced Perfection119452–½2–hd2–11–½2–4Talamo2.90
5Twisted Rosie117541–11–11–13–23–3Maldonado8.40
6Empress of Lov1196107–hd6–hd6–hd7–1½4–nkPereira49.60
3Pulpit Rider119333–hd5–1½5–24–½5–¾Elliott21.50
9Neon Gypsy117914–hd7–1½8–18–16–nsRoman13.50
10Bella Style1171085–13–13–½6–17–½T Baze21.50
7Ismelucky119766–14–hd4–hd5–1½8–1¼Frey6.40
8Carpathia117898–1½8–1109–19–1¾Van Dyke29.50
2My Claw117279–2½9–1½9–hd1010Quinonez100.00

1ONE FAST BROAD4.202.802.20
4SPICED PERFECTION 3.402.60
5TWISTED ROSIE 4.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (10-1)  $98.80
$1 EXACTA (1-4)  $6.10
$1 SUPERFECTA (1-4-5-6)  $383.60
$1 TRIFECTA (1-4-5)  $26.20

Winner–One Fast Broad Dbb.f.2 by Decarchy out of Awesome Broad, by Mr. Broad Blade. Bred by Richard Allen Kritzski and AGR Racing (CA). Trainer: Mick Ruis. Owner: Ruis Racing LLC. Mutuel Pool $245,065 Daily Double Pool $23,169 Exacta Pool $130,105 Superfecta Pool $84,715 Trifecta Pool $97,346. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (2-10-1) paid $274.50. Pick Three Pool $36,770.

ONE FAST BROAD settled inside then off the rail, came out on the second turn and five wide into the stretch, rallied under urging to the front in deep stretch and gamely prevailed. SPICED PERFECTION stalked outside a rival then off the rail or between horses, came out into the stretch, bid outside the pacesetter to gain the lead in the drive, then fought back inside the winner the final sixteenth. TWISTED ROSIE sped to the early lead, angled in and set the pace inside, came off the rail into the stretch, fought back in the drive and bested the others. EMPRESS OF LOV chased a bit off the rail, came out leaving the second turn and four wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. PULPIT RIDER saved ground stalking the pace throughout and weakened in the final furlong. NEON GYPSY four wide into the first turn, pulled her way along to stalk between horses, came six wide into the stretch and weakened. BELLA STYLE five wide into the first turn, stalked four wide then three deep, came four wide into the stretch and also weakened. ISMELUCKY stalked between horses then outside a rival into the stretch and also weakened. CARPATHIA chased three deep then off the rail on the second turn, came out into the stretch and did not rally. MY CLAW settled a bit off the rail then inside to the stretch and lacked a rally.

NINTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $14,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $8,000. Time 22.53 45.51 57.37 1:03.81


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

10Madelyn's Wild Max1241076–1½5–1½4–21–nsPena1.30
6Hawk's Eyes 124689–½7–hd5–22–nkQuinonez8.10
9Broadway Nika117944–½3–1½3–½3–½Fuentes16.50
3Adriatic Son110311–11–11–hd4–nsPayeras43.10
7Prince Charmant124752–hd2–hd2–½5–3¼Frey4.30
8Heir of Storm124868–18–1½6–1½6–3¼Maldonado3.90
5Warren's Cole124597–hd9–1½8–1½7–½Bednar45.10
4Sharp Hooq12441010109–48–hdSanchez104.10
2Unreal Deal124225–14–27–½9–9¼Risenhoover7.40
1Cinco de Mario124133–hd6–11010Iniguez47.50

10MADELYN'S WILD MAX4.603.002.60
6HAWK'S EYES (BRZ) 6.004.20
9BROADWAY NIKA 5.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (1-10)  $11.60
$1 EXACTA (10-6)  $11.60
$1 SUPERFECTA (10-6-9-3)  $862.20
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (10-6-9-3-7)  $13,722.10
$1 TRIFECTA (10-6-9)  $61.40

Winner–Madelyn's Wild Max Dbb.g.6 by My Friend Max out of Wild Bertie, by Wild Rush. Bred by Gerald L. Averett (LA). Trainer: Genaro Vallejo. Owner: Battle Born Racing Stable. Mutuel Pool $223,769 Daily Double Pool $68,616 Exacta Pool $128,981 Superfecta Pool $89,992 Super High Five Pool $18,018 Trifecta Pool $89,204. Scratched–Lambo Luxx.

$1 Pick Three (10-1-10) paid $115.10. Pick Three Pool $94,653. 50-Cent Pick Four (2-10-1-10/11) 4 correct paid $339.50. Pick Four Pool $465,510. $2 Pick Six (1-6-2-10-1-10/11) 5 out of 6 paid $541.60. $2 Pick Six (1-6-2-10-1-10/11) 6 correct paid $16,750.00. Pick Six Pool $55,704.

MADELYN'S WILD MAX stalked five wide on the backstretch, continued outside on the turn and four wide into the stretch, bid under some urging four wide to gain the lead in deep stretch and held gamely between. HAWK'S EYES (BRZ) chased outside then three deep on the turn and four wide into the stretch, closed willing to just miss five wide on the line. BROADWAY NIKA stalked outside, came four wide into the stretch, bid five wide into the stretch and three deep a furlong out and continued willingly between foes late. ADRIATIC SON sped to the early lead, set the pace off the rail, drifted out into the stretch, fought back while drifting in through the final furlong and was edged for third. PRINCE CHARMANT stalked between foes then off the rail, was fanned four wide into the stretch, bid between rivals in the lane and was outfinished. HEIR OF STORM chased off the rail then between foes on the turn, came three wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. WARREN'S COLE settled a bit off the rail, came between foes into the stretch and could not offer the necessary response. SHARP HOOQ angled in and saved ground chasing the pace to the stretch and did not rally. UNREAL DEAL stalked between horses then inside on the turn and into the stretch and weakened. CINCO DE MARIO saved ground stalking the pace, fell back on the turn and into the stretch and gave way in the drive.

Los Alamitos Race Course Entries for Sunday, December 3.

Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos, California. 4th day of a 12-day meet.

FIRST RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $17,000. Maiden Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Prices $30,000-$28,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1ConvexityTyler Conner122John W. Sadler6-130,000
2Big and LoudEdwin Maldonado122David E. Hofmans5-230,000
3TizonaKyle Frey122Doug F. O'Neill3-130,000
4Desert BlackBrayan Pena122Antonio Garcia10-130,000
5Old School IkeEvin Roman115Peter Miller8-528,000
6The Sleepy PrinceBrandon Boulanger122Ruben Gomez12-130,000
7AgressivebrawlerModesto Linares122Vernon E. Aguayo20-130,000

SECOND RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $30,000. Claiming. Fillies. 2 year olds. Claiming Prices $32,000-$28,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1FracasDrayden Van Dyke122Simon Callaghan7-532,000
2Tiger MomEvin Roman115Robert B. Hess, Jr.3-128,000
3SugaratsundownTiago Pereira122Antonio Garcia6-132,000
4She Can TooEdgar Payeras110Mike Harrington15-128,000
5Mama's KidTyler Baze122Sal Gonzalez7-232,000
6Moonlight MystiqueCesar Franco115Art Sherman8-132,000
7Cuvee CatMinor Arana122Felix L. Gonzalez15-132,000

THIRD RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $18,000. Starter Allowance. 3 year olds and up.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Swiss MinisterBrayan Pena124Genaro Vallejo5-2
2TemplarVinnie Bednar124Angela Maria Aquino4-1
3Gone With ItEdgar Orozco124Kelly Castaneda6-1
4Fast PassRuben Fuentes117Librado Barocio2-1
5Brave JulianTiago Pereira124Kelly Castaneda20-1
6OmdurmanEvin Roman119Genaro Vallejo3-1

FOURTH RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $25,000. Starter Allowance. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Tiki Bar LogicIgnacio Puglisi122Michael Machowsky2-1
2Little Bit LovelySantiago Gonzalez124Adam Kitchingman5-1
3Gift of a StarEvin Roman119Jack Carava5-2
4Princess KendraAlonso Quinonez124Reed Saldana6-1
5Kennedie SkyBrayan Pena124Rafael DeLeon15-1
6Rosie My RosieTiago Pereira124Robert B. Hess, Jr.6-1
7GogoulaEdwin Maldonado119George Papaprodromou6-1

FIFTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $17,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $30,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Sea My MovesEvin Roman117J. Eric Kruljac2-130,000
2Baytown JulietMatt Garcia122Kenneth E. Nettles20-130,000
3Instinctual KashTyler Baze122Jack Carava5-230,000
4Rossmoor WayEdgar Payeras112Mike Harrington10-130,000
5Mariana's GirlGeovanni Franco122Hector O. Palma20-130,000
6Jinn WinRuben Fuentes115Craig Anthony Lewis20-130,000
7JustabeanBrandon Boulanger122Robert A. Bean20-130,000
8Del Mar DarlingSasha Risenhoover122Richard Baltas4-130,000
9Empress SongbirdFelipe Martinez122Mike Harrington10-130,000
10You Are InvitedTyler Conner122Mike Puype10-130,000
Also Eligible
11Miss KitaenEvin Roman117Peter Eurton5-230,000

SIXTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $17,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $16,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Rick's DreamTyler Baze122Hector O. Palma5-116,000
2Long GameGeovanni Franco122Antonio Garcia20-116,000
3Kenny BennyRuben Fuentes117William E. Morey4-116,000
4Rocky's ShowAlex Jimenez122Anthony DeMarco15-116,000
5Supreme VentureEvin Roman119Peter Miller5-216,000
6Short of EzStewart Elliott122Mike Puype7-216,000
7Mostly CloudyAlonso Quinonez122Lorenzo Ruiz20-116,000
8Yo La TengoTiago Pereira122Charles S. Treece20-116,000
9Quantum ForceMinor Arana124Jesus Nunez12-116,000
10Two Thirty FiveSantiago Gonzalez122Sal Gonzalez6-116,000

SEVENTH RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $45,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1SonneteerSantiago Gonzalez120J. Keith Desormeaux8-1
2LymebyrdJoseph Talamo122Dean Pederson7-2
3DangerfieldKyle Frey120Doug F. O'Neill10-1
4Midnight PleasureRuben Fuentes113Mick Ruis9-2
5UninvitedVictor Espinoza122Bob Baffert6-1
6Record HighsTyler Baze122Carla Gaines8-1
7Camino de EstrellaRafael Bejarano120Tim Yakteen10-1
8General KittenEvin Roman115Scott Hansen5-1
9Senator RobertBrayan Pena122Genaro Vallejo5-1
10Plain WrapSaul Arias122Javier Jose Sierra30-1

EIGHTH RACE.

1 1/16 Mile. Purse: $200,000. 'Bayakoa Stakes'. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Street SurrenderEvin Roman119Jerry Hollendorfer
2Champagne RoomMario Gutierrez121Peter Eurton
3Majestic HeatMike Smith119Richard E. Mandella
4Madame Stripes Joseph Talamo119Neil D. Drysdale
5ConstellationDrayden Van Dyke124Bob Baffert
6Pacific WindRafael Bejarano116Peter Eurton
7Shenandoah QueenVictor Espinoza119John W. Sadler
8Bernina StarSantiago Gonzalez116James M. Cassidy

NINTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $15,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Cool MunningsEvin Roman117Philip D'Amato20,000
2Sweet Miss DerbyBrandon Boulanger122Ruben Gomez20,000
3ParadiseEdgar Payeras114Mike Harrington20,000
4Shady LoveLaura Werner115Anthony K. Saavedra20,000
5LookingforthewireJuan Ochoa122Sal Gonzalez20,000
6ValedictorietteFelipe Martinez122Mike Harrington20,000
7YallaRuben Fuentes115Alfredo Marquez20,000
8MagicalchicEfrain Hernandez122Louis A. Bradvica20,000
9Our Bright StarCesar Franco115G. F. Almeida20,000
10Silver EponaJuan Sanchez122Jesus Nunez20,000
Also Eligible
11Dorita's CandySantiago Gonzalez122J. Eric Kruljac20,000
12Sonnet's JoyMatt Garcia124Kenneth E. Nettles20,000
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