Today's Free Pick

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

FOURTH RACE 6 furlongs. Maiden special weight. 3-year-old fillies, bred in California.
Purse: $56,000.
3086;Brightness, Rosario;121;5;Everything looks right;8-5;
3086;Saturday Nite Wish, Nakatani;121;9;Chased runaway winner;7-2;
....;Fabulous Fashion, Bejarano;121;8;By a good first-out sire;5-1;
....;Give You Glory, Talamo;121;1;Didn't want this post;6-1;
....;Patty's Pulpit, Espinoza;121;6;Long, steady series;8-1;
2208;Raggin' Wood, E Flores;114;2;Didn't put up a fight;12-1;
3086;Autumn View, Quinonez;121;7;Twice double digit loser;15-1;
7222;Lakeside Bride, Pedroza;121;3;Even effort in June;15-1;
2208;My Yolady, Reyes;121;4;Gave way after a half;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Patty's Pulpit

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

THIRD RACE One mile turf. The Arcadia (Gr. 2). 4-year-olds & up.
Purse: $150,000.
3008;Mr. Commons, Smith;123;8;Exploded when found room;6-5;
....;Pathfork, Rosario;118;2;Solid record in Europe;3-1;
3059;Willyconker, Bejarano;118;6;Back with favorite pilot;9-2;
3059;El Gato Malo, M Garcia;118;5;Game third to Compari;5-1;
9660;Dewey's Special, Valdivia;118;1;Talented, but long layoff;8-1;
2092;Calimonico, Espinoza;118;4;No answer to 'Commons' rally;12-1;
3153;M One Rifle, Talamo;118;3;Tough spot to stretch out;15-1;
3076;Massone, Nakatani;118;7;Not big on winning;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Dewey's Special

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

SEVENTH RACE 6 1-2 furlongs turf. Allowance/optional claiming. 4-year-olds & up, fillies & mares.
Purse: $58,000.
3075;La Sombre, M Garcia;123;1;Romped in hillside introduction;2-1;
3022;Lofty Ambition, Bejaranio;119;10;Back at best distance;3-1;
6508;Sarasota Sunshine, Talamo;119;2;Reappears in claimer;9-2;
1135;Gelila, Espinoza;119;9;Shortens up off a break;6-1;
3022;Transgression, Smith;119;7;Flattened out in miler;8-1;
2207;Born Lucky, Blanc;119;4;Usually in the vicinity;10-1;
3040;Princess Suances, RFlores;119;5;Battled on hot pace;10-1;
6234;Ricketyracketyruss, Rosario;119;3;Year off after maiden win;10-1;
....;She Be Smokin, Nakatani;119;13;Must first draw in;15-1;
3040;There Is No Limit, Maldonado;119;6;May be tailing off;15-1;
3073;Mizzen Donald, Pedroza;119;8;Got feel of the course;15-1;
3140;Perfect Picture, E Flores;112;12;Double jumps off victory;15-1;
1005;Laura's Pleasure, Sutherland;119;11;Last seen April, 2010;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Transgression

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

SIXTH RACE 6 furlongs. Claiming $25,000. 4-year-olds & up, fillies & mares.
Purse: $26,000.
3087;To the Top, Talamo;123;2;Cakewalked over maiden claimers;8-5;
3078;Big Tsimmis, Pedroza;123;1;Dug in, second best;5-2;
8280;Shezabigbroad, Bejarano;123;4;Once a promising sort;7-2;
2155;Mama Janka, Krigger;123;9;Ran off, stopped in longer;6-1;
3073;Not to Notty, Espinoza;123;7;Won, then ran last;10-1;
3078;Lady Lohr, Castanon;121;10;Vanned off January 8;10-1;
3116;Dubai Perfecto, Sutherland;123;3;Long time since sprinted;12-1;
2054;Valentine's Wish, Maldonado;123;8;Right month, at least;12-1;
3108;Somethingabouterri, Scott;123;5;Drop comes too late;15-1;
3075;Freewayracer, E Flores;116;6;No rain in sight;15-1;
LONGSHOT: Not to Notty

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

SEVENTH RACE 7 furlongs. Maiden special weight. 3-year-olds.
Purse: $56,000.
3019;Zackn'mat, Berrios;121;2;Second to top prospect;7-5;
3019;Boat Trip, Pedroza;121;1;Be gunning from the rail;3-1;
....;Stirred Up, M Garcia;121;4;Another fast working Baffert;7-2;
3107;Qatar's Pearl, Flores;121;5;First try on main track;6-1;
2168;Brannaman, Bejarano;121;6;Beaten favorite both starts;8-1;
....;Verne, Nakatani;121;3;Cost a quarter of a mil;8-1;
3074;Sea to Sky, Smith;121;8;Made up marginal ground;12-1;
3030;Mank, Espinoza;121;7;Eliminated at the break;15-1;
LONGSHOT: Brannaman

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

TENTH RACE 6 1-2 furlongs turf. Maiden special weight. 3-year-olds.
Purse: $56,000.
....;Our Merv, Talamo;121;6;Trouble in England, now Mitchell;5-2;
3030;Chickie Charms, Bejarano;121;5;Bravely held the place;3-1;
3030;The Roan Ranger, Flores;121;2;Was motoring along rail;7-2;
....;Broker Brett, Rosario;121;14;Factor if draws in;5-1;
2165;Smoking G, E Flores;114;7;Leading bug boy partners;6-1;
....;Fable Heaven, Nakatani;121;8;Blew out in :45 and change;8-1;
....;Montego Bay, M Garcia;121;1;Likely in for education;10-1;
....;Aqua Revelation, Sutherland;121;11;Sire off to good start;10-1;
3074;Only the Gold, Espinoza;121;13;Middle move, lost punch;10-1;
....;Risky Reward, Pedroza;121;3;Gelding by Good Journey;12-1;
....;Galitzianer, Gutierrez;121;9;$50,000 Keeneland purchase;15-1;
3074;Declan, Smith;121;4;Ran to long odds;15-1;
....;No Silent, Lenclud;121;12;Workouts don't inspire;20-1;
....;Arabian Spirit, Quinonez;121;10;Moves to Drysdale barn;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Aqua Revelation

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

FOURTH RACE 6 1-2 furlongs. Maiden special weight. 3-year-old fillies.
Purse: $56,000.
2217;Flashy Dame, Bejarano;121;3;Third in powerful race;8-5;
8285;Nihilist, Rosario;121;6;Tipped ability at Del Mar;3-1;
....;Salt Tequila Lime, M Garcia;121;9;Must respect Baffert firster;4-1;
....;Lady Vivian, Espinoza;121;7;Lost photo at Emerald Downs;6-1;
....;Dixie in Pink, Talamo;121;8;Probably needs experience;8-1;
....;Chestnut Moon, Smith;121;1;$145,000 Ocala juvenile;10-1;
....;Melrose Woods, Quinonez;121;2;Workmanlike drills for Hendricks;12-1;
3028;Bonnie Parker, Nakatani;121;5;Must hurry it up;15-1;
2217;Magic Fire, Flores;121;4;Reared at start, outrun;15-1;
LONGSHOT: Lady Vivian

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

SIXTH RACE 7 furlongs. Maiden claiming $50,000. 3-year-olds.
Purse: $31,000.
3053;Visible Marq, M Garcia;121;8;Improved second, fast work since;5-2;
1041;Charlie Company, Espinoza;121;7;Back in claimer for Morey;3-1;
....;Towering, Rosario;121;3;Blew the break at Gulfstream;7-2;
2168;Tummel, Flores;121;5;Best puts right there;4-1;
3074;Congrats Ski, Bejarano;121;9;Prompted a fast pace, drops;5-1;
3145;Midnight Con, Maldonado;117;1;Claimed, back in six days;6-1;
2051;Cruxus, Reyes;117;2;Spun wheels at Hollywood;8-1;
2171;Cloud Top, Blanc;121;4;Promising debut, double jumps;8-1;
8149;Ron Burgundy, Delgadillo;117;6;Finally in claimer;10-1;
3077;Outperform, E Flores;114;11;Regressed when raised;12-1;
1198;Awesome Mike, Pedroza;121;10;Rank to handle in debut;12-1;
LONGSHOT: Congrats Ski

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

SECOND RACE 6 1-2 furlongs. Claiming $10,000. 4-year-olds & up, fillies & mares.
Purse: $19,000.
3048;Lutess, M Garcia;123;1;Rail the only negative;6-5;
3048;She's Very Rare, Delgadillo;121;5;Veteran dons blinkers;3-1;
2181;Kahlua Mist, Reyes;119;6;Won twice here last winter;6-1;
6152;Terrify, Quinonez;121;7;Idle exactly a year;8-1;
5075;Musical Grace, Bisono;121;4;Probably needs racing;15-1;
3105;Pivotal Queen, Vergara;119;2;Very best race required;15-1;
2197;Good Acktress, Krigger;121;3;Poor win percentage;15-1;
LONGSHOT: Terrify

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

THIRD RACE One mile turf. The Megahertz. 4-year-olds & up, fillies & mares.
Purse: $75,000.
3051;Wild Mia, Flores;123;8;Had the perfect tightener;5-2;
3042;Celestial Kitten, Bejarano;123;5;Hits hard at this level;3-1;
2207;Imperialistic Diva, Rosario;117;6;May be this good;7-2;
7059;Vamo a Galupiar, Talamo;117;7;Has a solid foundation;5-1;
3139;Burg Berg, Smith;117;4;Double winner on course;6-1;
3039;Equitana, Sutherland;117;1;Chased blistering fractions;8-1;
8312;It Tiz, Quinonez;117;3;The defending champion;8-1;
3050;Pick and Pray, Maldonado;117;2;Start praying now;15-1;
LONGSHOT: Equitana

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

SIXTH RACE One mile turf. Starter allowance. 4-year-olds & up, fillies & mares.
Purse: $22,000.
3081;Skinny Genes, Espinoza;123;5;Faced better, last won here;2-1;
9146;We Are One, Vergara;118;7;Solid form at Turf Paradise;7-2;
2202;Sheskey, Rosario;118;4;Gave way despite slow pace;4-1;
3060;Lisa Lulu, Pedroza;118;6;Will supply the speed;5-1;
2218;Vikkilee, Castanon;118;1;Wins are well spaced;8-1;
3060;Nothing to Fear, Talamo;118;8;First route in 15th start;12-1;
3072;Lakes and Flowers, Stra;118;3;Seemingly outclassed;20-1;
2202;Quiet Advice, Goodgame;118;2;Trainer went zero for 2011;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Lisa Lulu

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

EIGHTH RACE 6 furlongs. Maiden claiming $40,000. 4-year-olds & up.
Purse: $27,000.
2105;Bull Ring, Sutherland;122;5;Need only duplicate debut;2-1;
6428;Relentless Heat, Bejarano;122;8;Good form last year;3-1;
....;Royal Meridian, Pedroza;122;1;Fast works, stuck inside;5-1;
2077;Father Pabst, Quinonez;122;3;Drops, should hold on better;5-1;
....;Marker Down, M Garcia;122;2;Last ran Oct, 2010;8-1;
3006;Sky Fox, Talamo;122;9;Got comeback out of the way;10-1;
2193;Baron Von Red, Rosario;122;4;Back in claimer, blinkers on;10-1;
....;Footloose Freddie, Reyes;122;7;Second Cerin runner;12-1;
1180;Apply, Espinoza;122;10;Big trainer change;12-1;
....;Naranjo, Berrio;122;6;Starts career at age five;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Father Pabst

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

EIGHTH RACE 1 1-8 miles turf. The San Gabriel (Gr. 2). 4-year-olds & up.
Purse: $150,000.
2092;Jeranimo, M Garcia;123;4;Dominating Citation victory;1-1;
7199;The Usual Q.T., Espinoza;118;5;Will probably need a race;5-2;
2058;Norvsky, Bejarano;118;3;Does best against Cal breds;6-1;
1024;Imponente Purse, Sutherland;118;6;Not his favorite course;10-1;
3059;Sandor, Nakatani;118;1;Only two back of Compari;12-1;
2058;Ashtar, Krigger;120;2;A cut below these;15-1;
LONGSHOT: Sandor

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

THIRD RACE 6 1-2 furlongs turf. Claiming $32,000. 4-year-olds.
Purse: $35,000.
2222;Mandated Bliss, Bejarano;121;8;All three victories on dirt;2-1;
2108;Gutshot Straight, M Garcia;121;2;May be on the way down;5-2;
....;Avulsion, Gutierrez;121;3;Tird in Hastings stakes;7-2;
3014;Evening Island, Rosario;121;6;Rosario stays, back on dirt;4-1;
2122;Indian Gaming, Berrios;121;1;Won, then ran last;6-1;
3027;Special Kid, Vergara;121;5;One for two on this oval;8-1;
....;Floating Feather, Figueroa;119;4;Won pair, big step up;10-1;
3046;Cut Fastball, Reyes;119;7;Puzzling class boost;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Evening Island

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

SEVENTH RACE 6 1-2 furlongs turf. Allowance/optional claiming. 4-year-olds & up, fillies & mares.
Purse: $60,000.
2152;Long Lake Krista, Bejarano;119;7;Lone sprint was awesome;3-1;
8202;Talktoomuch, Talamo;119;8;Been goldmine for connections;7-2;
3042;Whisper Louise, Espinoza;119;3;Sprinted well in England;4-1;
7162;Cute N Sassy, Gomez;119;4;Prime factor if ready;9-2;
7226;Makoma, Smith;119;1;Pulled up, vanned off in June;6-1;
8267;Catchy Tune, M Garcia;119;9;Hillside winner last winter;8-1;
3064;Madera Castana, Krigger;119;5;Can't rule her out;10-1;
2010;Lunch Time Diva, Pedroza;119;2;Upset small field at Hol;12-1;
....;Summer Song, Gutierrez;119;6;Back from Canadian sojourn;12-1;
LONGSHOT: Makoma

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

Index; Horse; Jockey; Wt; Post; Comment; Odds
FIRST RACE 5 1-2 furlongs. Maiden claiming $20,000. 4-year-olds & up, fillies & mares.
Purse: $19,000.
2214;To the Top, Talamo;122;7;Got valuable experience;2-1;
7460;Hey I'm Sobaa, No Rider;122;6;Big drop for return;9-5;
2214;Subtle Greek, Blanc;122;5;Led late, stopped alarmingly;5-2;
8056;Smil'n From Above, Maldonado;122;1;Shortens up for comeback;6-1;
3010;Nana Beach, Vergara;122;2;Making 30th attempt;8-1;
3026;Goldentouch of Gin, Stra;122;3;Perfect trip, hung;12-1;
....;Tishamingle, Reyes;122;4;Debuts at age 5;15-1;
LONGSHOT: Smil'n From Above

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

SECOND RACE One mile. Maiden special weight. 3-year-old fillies.
Purse: $56,000.
2117;Eden's Moon, M Garcia;121;4;Take the short price;3-5;
2177;Conjure the Spirit, Rosario;121;5;Proven around two turns;3-1;
1208;Music Thunder, Quinonez;121;6;Beaten favorite, blinkers on;6-1;
....;Bellavini, Maldonado;121;2;Runnerup all three starts;6-1;
....;Peppy Rafaela, Gomez;121;1;Tough chore for beginner;12-1;
2186;Cavalletta, Smith;121;7;Lost photo in slow race;12-1;
2177;Love and Faith, Henderson;116;3;Distanced both starts;30-1;
LONGSHOT: Bellavini

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

SIXTH RACE 6 1-2 furlongs. Maiden special weight. 3-year-olds.
Purse: $56,000.
2211;Consulado, Flores;121;4;Willing second in premier;2-1;
2211;Bobby Flay, Bejarano;121;11;From inside to outside;5-2;
....;Welter Weight, Leparoux;121;8;Pair of 1:11, change drills;9-2;
2211;Congrats Ski, Gomez;121;5;Factor in the trouble;6-1;
....;Sea to Sky, Smith;121;2;Cut out for speed;6-1;
....;Carlsbad Mountain, Talamo;121;1;Typical trainer work pattern;8-1;
....;Declan, Berrios;121;9;Jock off to slow start;12-1;
2067;Only the Gold, Espinoza;121;3;Hasn't run to pedigree;12-1;
....;Symphonic Cat, Quinonez;121;6;Second Headley runner;15-1;
....;Malibu Affair, Maldonado;121;10;Works aren't encouraging;15-1;
2211;Atticlude, Reyes;121;7;Struggled home ninth;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Sea to Sky

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

EIGHTH RACE 6 furlongs. Maiden claiming $30,000. 3-year-olds.
Purse: $23,000.
2071;Tropiluk, Rosario;121;7;Wins if repeats last;8-5;
2109;Sky Larkin, Vergara;121;11;Fitter gelding this time;5-2;
....;Paperrockscissors, Talamo;121;6;Trainer blanking with firsters;6-1;
7077;Always the Same, Flores;121;3;Sat out since May;8-1;
....;Bertrando Grande, Pedroza;121;9;Watch betting for a clue;8-1;
2111;Thief River, Gutierrez;121;4;Moreno installs blinkers;12-1;
....;Hey Yup, Delgadillo;121;10;Awesome Spirit homebred;12-1;
....;Mary's App, E Flores;114;1;Not an app for this;15-1;
....;Donnotaurus, Guce;121;2;Fair moves on Cushion Track;15-1;
....;What a Rebah, Steiner;116;5;Unlikely to threaten;20-1;
2111;Mr. Newton, Atkinson;121;8;View from Pasadena;30-1;
LONGSHOT: Bertrando Grande

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

FOURTH RACE 6 furlongs. Maiden claiming $40,000. 3-year-olds, bred in California.
Purse: $27,000.
2140;Dream Caught, Rosario;121;7;Blinkers on, up for sale;2-1;
2071;Go to the Pulpit, Gomez;121;3;Beaten favorite across town;4-1;
....;Pulpit's Express, Talamo;121;2;Beginner from Mitchell barn;9-2;
2196;Belle's Big Boy, Bejarano;121;10;Fast work since debut;6-1;
2196;Finegan Again, Krigger;117;5;Some races pose threat;6-1;
6468;Oh Righty, Pedroza;121;6;Been away, blinkers on;8-1;
....;Warren's Wesley, M Garcia;121;4;Another Warren homebred;10-1;
....;Showmethemoneyjim, E Flores;114;9;Hot start for bug boy;12-1;
....;Uncle Dennys Gift, Quinonez;121;1;Stranded on the rail;15-1;
2071;Dawns Goldendancder, Vergara;121;8;Nothing in two starts;20-1;
2206;INsightful Boy, Figueroa;121;11;Had briefest of speed;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Warren's Wesley

MONDAY, JANUARY 2

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

EIGHTH RACE 6 1-2 furlongs turf. The Monrovia (Gr. 3). 4-year-olds & up, fillies & mares.
Purse: $100,000.
1168;Unzip Me, Bejarano;120;10;Still queen of the hill;6-5;
2130;Mizdirection, Gomez;118;1;Made last look simple;3-1;
2144;Givine, Rosario;118;2;Nosed out in Cool Air;7-2;
2082;Up in Time, M Garcia;123;3;Won Ramser on this course;8-1;
1003;Separate Forest, Berrios;120;9;Big races at times;10-1;
....;Remit, Nakatani;118;5;Part of Asmussen armada;12-1;
2132;Berg Bahn, Espinoza;118;7;May have found her niche;15-1;
8197;Fifth Commandment, Smith;118;8;First crack at hillside;20-1;
2130;Silver Rock, Maldonado;118;11;Longshot rider aboard;20-1;
8031;Wild Mia, Flores;118;4;From Proctor to Fanning;20-1;
2136;Champagne d'Oro, Talamo;118;6;Blinkers for turf debut;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Remit

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

FIRST RACE 6 furlongs. Maiden Claiming $20,000. 3-year-olds & up, fillies & mares.
Purse: $19,000.
2119;Amelia Rose, Talamo;122;3;It's now or never;8-5;
2146;Tiabelle, Rosario;122;7;Lept in the air at the break;2-1;
2043;Miss Bold Topic, Carrero;124;2;Clear second across town;4-1;
2083;Offlee Cute, Bisono;122;11;Pressed pace, weakened late;6-1;
9125;Be Brave Be Lucky, E Flores;115;5;Well backed on bullring;8-1;
2180;Game Charmer, Quinonez;122;6;New trainer, discards blinkers;10-1;
2180;Goldentouch of Gin, Stra;122;8;Retreated while losing ground;12-1;
6481;Warren's Jazz Walk, M Garcia;122;9;From one Martin to another;12-1;
2013;Miss Lulu Justice, Delgadillo;122;4;Now in Hess' care;15-1;
2119;Exponential, Reyes;122;1;No speed, on rail;20-1;
7096;Black Wildcat, Krigger;122;10;Terrible claim, so far;20-1;
LONGSHOT: Be Brave Be Lucky

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

FIFTH RACE 1-SPIRIT SEEKER 2-LOFTY AMBITION 3-TRANSGRESSION

Following a pair of easy victories here in October, SPIRIT SEEKER ventured to Delta Downs, where she was a respectable third in the $125,000 Treasure Chest Stakes. The Peace Rules mare is reunited with Bejarano and the pair should get a perfect trip stalking from third. LOFTY AMBITION built up a big lead midstretch last out but couldn't hold it. All in all, it was a commendable effort for her first time two turning on turf. The Harris Farms homebred could get first run on the overmatched GRACIAS MIL. TRANSGRESSION closed from last to first in a turf sprint to defeat maidens November 27th. The Unbridled's Song filly should be much closer to the pace and her pedigree okays the stretch out.
LONGSHOT-YOU'LLALWAYSBEMINE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29

BY MIKE SUPERSTEIN

EIGHTH RACE 1-BELLA'S FANTASY 2-MIL ESTRELLAS 3-TWO FEATHERS

BELLA'S FANTASY was a bangup second when dropped to this level November 19th and looks like a short-price winner for Baffert and Bejarano. The daughter of Hard Spun should be sitting just behind a wall of cheap speed and inhale them the last quarter. MIL ESTRELLAS dug in gamely to be a close third her only start, but the race was slow for the class. Factoring in the improvement possibility, the Walter Solis trainee looks like the logical exacta partner. TWO FEATHERS is a first timer with a pair of bullet works for Troy Taylor. This trainer, rider team wins at a high percentage, but has yet to get a foothold in Southern California.
LONGSHOT-CENTRAL HEAT

EIGHTH RACE 1-MR. COMMONS 2-COMMA TO THE TOP 3-ULTIMATE EAGLE

Next year, MR. COMMONS has a chance to develop into one of the premier grass runners in the country. That's not to say he isn't close to that level now. After taking the Oceanside Stakes opening day at Del Mar, The Artie Schiller colt missed by a nose against the older Caracortado in the Del Mar Mile, then was a close second to multiple stakes winner Jeranimo in the Oak Tree Mile. The colt was a troubled fifth in the Breeders' Cup and now takes a huge class drop and moves in against sophomores only. COMMA TO THE TOP is back on the beam following an impressive allowance score across town. He's a graded winner at this distance, but the main question is whether he's coming back too soon (15 days). ULTIMATE EAGLE has reeled off 4 straight victories, topped off by the Grade 1 Hollywood Derby in November. Most of his success has been on the front end, but his connections insist that he's just as good from off the pace. They'll find out if they're right today, as the Mizzen Mast colt got to walk on the front end in the Derby but will almost certainly race more pressure here.
LONGSHOT-IRISH ART