Santa Anita Recap – Feb 3rd

First timer Blake ($19) pulled off a sharp wire job to kick off the Wednesday program. Bejarano booted home the Cerin trainee.

Consistent synthetic performer Souvenir Slew ($15.60) nabbed the 2nd for Espinoza/Craig Lewis.

Nice start to the pick six as a pair of my contenders battled for top honors. Victor’s Cry ($18) was up to beat my perfect trip top Cherokee Heaven. Gomez booted home the Eoin Harty returnee.

Another exacta finish with Ultra Awesome ($7.80) edging my top Sky Marni. Rafael Bejarano booted home the Tim Yakteen runner.

Missed the 5th as I ran 2-3 behind bet down winner Juliano ($7.20). Danny Sorenson guided home the winner for Jenine Sahadi.

Another place finish as First Queen ($8) outfinished Saint Cindy in the 6th. Rosario rode the winner for Kathy Walsh.

Tough beat in the feature as The Program ($5) nosed stablemate Indian Firewater. Martin Garcia booted home the Baffert trainee.

Had fav Veecu ($4.80) in the finale. Alex Solis rode the winner for Kristin Mulhall. Nice try by my value top My Friend Bernie. Ended up with 3 wins and 3 2nds in today’s sequence.