Monday play from DiscreetPicks
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Del Mar - Race 6
#2 Lanida (5/2 ml)
I was extremely impressed by this filly in her debut, and i firmly believe she would've won that day if not for some bonehead decision-making by the rider (in a related matter, note the switch to Talamo today). Here's what i wrote about her after the race in my horses to watch notes:
3yo firster for Puype broke a tad awkwardly and then was immediately wrangled back to last by the rider (Quinonez), dropping some 10 lengths behind the early pace down the backstretch. Despite this, Quinonez remained still in the saddle, refusing to ask for any run until they approached the turn. Once asked, Lanida took off very strongly, looping around the field on the turn while of course giving up even more ground in the process. Leveled off beautifully into stretch and was coming very strongly, reaching out with big, powerful strides down the lane. Just had too much to do to catch the winner, but did end up second after the strong rally. Worth noting here that Puype is very strong with second-time starters, and there's no doubt in my mind that Lanida was much the best here. Figure to improve second time out for Puype (especially with a better ride), and should be very tough to handle next time out.
Here's a replay of the race in question, so you can make up your own mind. Lanida is the #7 horse:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/DMR/2011/8/6/4/race-4
HRT record:
83 for 306 (27%)
$693.40 mutuels ($8.35 avg)
#2 Lanida (5/2 ml)
I was extremely impressed by this filly in her debut, and i firmly believe she would've won that day if not for some bonehead decision-making by the rider (in a related matter, note the switch to Talamo today). Here's what i wrote about her after the race in my horses to watch notes:
3yo firster for Puype broke a tad awkwardly and then was immediately wrangled back to last by the rider (Quinonez), dropping some 10 lengths behind the early pace down the backstretch. Despite this, Quinonez remained still in the saddle, refusing to ask for any run until they approached the turn. Once asked, Lanida took off very strongly, looping around the field on the turn while of course giving up even more ground in the process. Leveled off beautifully into stretch and was coming very strongly, reaching out with big, powerful strides down the lane. Just had too much to do to catch the winner, but did end up second after the strong rally. Worth noting here that Puype is very strong with second-time starters, and there's no doubt in my mind that Lanida was much the best here. Figure to improve second time out for Puype (especially with a better ride), and should be very tough to handle next time out.
Here's a replay of the race in question, so you can make up your own mind. Lanida is the #7 horse:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/DMR/2011/8/6/4/race-4
HRT record:
83 for 306 (27%)
$693.40 mutuels ($8.35 avg)
Comments
Love the 46'4 to the 51 since that debut as well.
You see who debuting #4 Written Rule in the 9th has been outworking?
As for Lanida, i know she'll be kinda short, but i'm hoping that Heidi Maria will pull a decent amount of money. Plus i know that the Shirreffs filly has some good workout reports, so that one will probably take money as well. I'm thinking maybe 8/5 on Lanida?
She breezed right by Self Preservation in that 8/28 gate drill.
LOL, I was just joking with the signature. I didn't even notice the TY thing until recently, and then realized how few I had. I don't think I've thanked anybody yet either.........or know how yet. LOL
All in all, definitely worth a look @ 9/2. Thanks for the heads-up.
TRR ran pretty big, beating out Hustlin Nu for second behbind the big Baffert favorite. Nice call there.
TRR goes @ Remington Park tonight ML 15-1
About as heartbreaking as $50 WP @ 10-1 can be. Looked like the winner at the top of the stretch, and got tagged for second a nose at the wire, finishing third @ 10 or 12-1