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HOLLYWOOD PARK -- Race #8 -- MAGNOLIA MAE (#1)
The 8th race today is a Md25000 sprint for 3 year old fillies with a par of 94. MAGNOLIA MAE ran a big 98-93+ in her first effort only 10 days ago and that plots her with a big advantage over the next best fillies in here. MAGNOLIA MAE broke out sharply in that race but found her way to the rail for most of the backstretch and the turn before wheeling out between horses in midstretch and coming home gamely while never getting to the strong winner. The winner had been coming off a big effort leading up to that race and MAGNOLIA was the only one to get close. MAGNOLIA MAE beat 3rd place by 4 lengths in a strung out field as further evidence that the race was strong for the level.
Today she draws the rail slot which is sometimes a disadvantage but she handled it pretty well last time and may have learned enough to improve here. She has a very good turn of foot early and should be able to put herself right in behind early pacesetter GARLAND OF LOVE. GARLAND OF LOVE adds blinkers today for top trainer Doug O'Neill and she has shown the ability to run a solid opening quarter but she has shown no ability to finish and typically gets blown away. Both of her races have been at the Md25000 level so there's no drop to help her here. I expect MAGNOLIA to make short work of GARLAND OF LOVE before LADY WHIPPET, BUTTER ME UP TINY and BOSTON MAGGIE pick up the minor awards.
LADY WHIPPET (5-1) ran a nice 90-93+ in her first lifetime start back in August 2003 but took a big 8 month break before running again a few weeks ago Her most recent effort was a lackluster 94-79+ but adds Lasix and faded after a good opening 1/2 mile like she may have bled in there. If Lasix helps and she can run back to the August race then she's a contender.
BUTTER ME UP TINY (7-2) has had 3 races already and has never shown either blazing early speed or a final figure above 88. She would need a big regression from MAGNOLIA MAE to help her win. She has shown a little willingness to pass horses which may come in handy in this race.
MAGNOLIA MAE makes a quick 10 day turnaround today but rides a big figure advantage and should be able to convert that to a solid win. She'll be the first spot play win bet of the Hollywood meet. Minor awards should go to the other fillies mentioned. Good luck.
The 8th race today is a Md25000 sprint for 3 year old fillies with a par of 94. MAGNOLIA MAE ran a big 98-93+ in her first effort only 10 days ago and that plots her with a big advantage over the next best fillies in here. MAGNOLIA MAE broke out sharply in that race but found her way to the rail for most of the backstretch and the turn before wheeling out between horses in midstretch and coming home gamely while never getting to the strong winner. The winner had been coming off a big effort leading up to that race and MAGNOLIA was the only one to get close. MAGNOLIA MAE beat 3rd place by 4 lengths in a strung out field as further evidence that the race was strong for the level.
Today she draws the rail slot which is sometimes a disadvantage but she handled it pretty well last time and may have learned enough to improve here. She has a very good turn of foot early and should be able to put herself right in behind early pacesetter GARLAND OF LOVE. GARLAND OF LOVE adds blinkers today for top trainer Doug O'Neill and she has shown the ability to run a solid opening quarter but she has shown no ability to finish and typically gets blown away. Both of her races have been at the Md25000 level so there's no drop to help her here. I expect MAGNOLIA to make short work of GARLAND OF LOVE before LADY WHIPPET, BUTTER ME UP TINY and BOSTON MAGGIE pick up the minor awards.
LADY WHIPPET (5-1) ran a nice 90-93+ in her first lifetime start back in August 2003 but took a big 8 month break before running again a few weeks ago Her most recent effort was a lackluster 94-79+ but adds Lasix and faded after a good opening 1/2 mile like she may have bled in there. If Lasix helps and she can run back to the August race then she's a contender.
BUTTER ME UP TINY (7-2) has had 3 races already and has never shown either blazing early speed or a final figure above 88. She would need a big regression from MAGNOLIA MAE to help her win. She has shown a little willingness to pass horses which may come in handy in this race.
MAGNOLIA MAE makes a quick 10 day turnaround today but rides a big figure advantage and should be able to convert that to a solid win. She'll be the first spot play win bet of the Hollywood meet. Minor awards should go to the other fillies mentioned. Good luck.
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