Sunday (12-07-08) Hollywood Park recap
Early/pressing types dominated on Cushion Track. A pair of wire jobs in the four turf races carded.
Hat trick for Rafael Bejarano (2 turf wins), and Michael Baze booted home a pair on the turf.
Figeac blew the first turn in the grassy 2nd. She opened up a huge lead down the backside and gamely held the place behind runaway chalky winner Cavanal.
Briecat (Court/Cerin) never looked back in a sharp victory over fav Model in the 27th Bayakoa Handicap. The wire job winner paid $28.80.
Wednesday (12-10-08) Hollywood Park preview
Wednesday’s 8-race card features a Pick 6 (races 3-8) carryover of $146,154, and a Super High 5 (race 8) carryover of $61,093.
Wednesday’s (12-10-08) MySpace free selection of the day is the 6th race from Hollywood.
The 2nd race, a starter allowance route, is featured below.
Hollywood Park race 2 (Str-Alw, f&m 3up, 8.5f)
(1) Aquicksting (5-2) - Inside speed has weakened in both starts versus winners.
(2) Salah Pick Six (4-1) - Tries a route of ground after dueling and weakening versus similar 7f foes.
(3) It’s Gotta Be Us (15-1) - Has lost five straight since winning Del Mar sprint bow.
(4) Overtime Victory (5-1) - Improving late runner graduated in 6th start at this course/distance last time.
(5) Scorewithcater (7-2) - Sharp maiden win last out.
(6) Beau Gris (2-1) - Cerin 24% 1st route. More speed.
Analysis: Scorewithcater was claimed out of her last by 18% 1st off claim trainer Doug O’Neill. She graduated nicely with blinkers last time and should sit a nice trip behind the speed. Rosario sticks, and he’s 24% with this barn.
The $20 Play:
$20 to win Scorewithcater
Daily Wager recap
Sunday (12-07-08): Baroness Thatcher chased longshot winner Briecat from the outset and finished a weakening 4th.
Overall: (-97.40) through 30 days of the Hollywood Park fall meet.
Photo Credit: Newscom
Tags: analysis, Bayakoa Handicap, Briecat, carryover, Cushion Track, Hollywood Park, horse racing, Inglewood, Pick 6, Rafael Bejarano, Southern California, Super High 5, Wednesday December 10 2008
