3/14: Santa Anita 7th Race

[Gate Dancer]

Been waiting since 2-11-08 as described in the Sub-Forum 'Trip Notes' when I mentioned the horrible trip/ride given to Mostacolli Mort. He runs in this Alw 57000nx1 Friday at Santa Anita. He draws the outside post #7, which is good for him. Jockey switch to Tyler Baze which is also good. Concerned that Canani has elected to go on the synthetic rather than sticking to grass but, works have been excellent leading up to this race. Only other synthetic try was last May in the Alydar Stakes at Hollywood where he finished a non-threatening 6th to Awesome Gambler and Cobalt Blue. Plenty of pace to run at in this race which should set-up his closing kick. He clearly has faced the best competition of anyone in this field but is only 1 for 14 lifetime. Some up and comers in this race but no world beaters. I trust Canani as he takes off the blinkers and am willing to give him a try at a price that should be better than his morning line of 7/2.

For better or worse....................let your conscience be your guide.