Eddie Read & San Diego Handicap
July 18, 2008
Eddie Read Handicap (Grade 1)
Lava Man looks pretty tough in this race. He’s a tough old gelding, but hasn’t been to the winners circle since June of 2007. I expect Tyler Baze to gun him out to the lead again. Baze has been golden as of late, winning the Hollywood Gold Cup, and the Swaps. Spring House should be ready to go in his first start since Dubai. He will be rolling late, but I don’t think he can catch Lava Man. Rafael Bejarano should also be flying late with Monzante. He beat Lava Man by a very slim margin last out, but I don’t think that will be the case this time due to the shorter distance.
1st- Lava Man
2nd- Spring House
3rd- Monzante
Plays:
$1 Trifecta (1/4,7/2,4,7)
$1 Superfecta (1/4,7/2,4,7/2,4,4,6,7)
San Diego Handicap (Grade 2)
Graham Motion will be sending Rebellion past a mile for what I believe to be the first time. I don’t think that should be a problem, but you never know. Rebellion is 2 for 2 so far this year, and he will have top jockey Rafael Bejarano in the irons. The ultra consistent Surf Cat will have David Flores up for the first time. He has only been off the board only twice in his career and I see no reason for this to be the third time. Well Armed should perform well first back from Dubai. He beat Heatseeker in his last race in the US, and I expect him to pick up where he left off.
1st- Rebellion
2nd- Surf Cat
3rd- Well Armed
Plays:
$1 Trifecta (2,3,6 BOX)
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