War Pass set to run; Dreaming of Anna vs Lear’s Princess (Round 2)

3/15 (SAT) G2 $200K San Felipe S. (SA) 3yo, 8.5f

This race should be a fun one. If Georgie Boy can win he will further solidify his chances of being in the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby. He should go off the favorite, but he isn’t without competition in this one. Bob Black Jack, the world record holder at 6 furlongs will be making his first start past 7 furlongs. I expect him to struggle, but he may be able to air mail this field on the front end.

Go For Cover is another interesting horse. He broke his maiden first time out in 1:01 4/5 for 5 ½ furlongs at Santa Anita. He came back in an optional claiming event and closed for third only losing by a 1 ¾ lengths. I like his sire Elusive Quality and you may be able to catch him at a price. Indian Sun is another horse who could run a big race. He has fired a bullet 46 1/5 4 furlong work since winning by a nose in an allowance race. He will be coming late and if someone goes with Bob Black Jack early he should be there.

1^st- Indian Sun

2^nd- Go For Cover

3^rd- Georgie Boy

3/15 (SAT) G2 $300K Rebel S. (OAK) 3yo, 8.5f

Anak Nakal didn’t respond last time out racing for the first time since November. Put a line through that race and he looks pretty good. He should be eligible to improve making his second start since the lay off. I suggest that you use him on top. Sierra Sunset held on for second after stalking a brutal pace in the Southwest. He should have a slower pace this time, thusly improving his chances. Look for Golden Yank third.

1^st- Anak Nakal

2^nd- Sierra Sunset

3^rd- Golden Yank

3/15 (SAT) G3 $150K Skip Away S. (GP) 4up, 9f

Skip Away is one of the first horses I can remember watching. That grey champion sure could run. I’d say Frost Giant has the best chance of winning this one. I like how he has improved since a significant lay off. He could run huge at 6-1. Gottcha Gold should be able to run on the front end by himself. He is always deadly when he gets the early lead. Better Than Bonds should compete for third.

1^st- Frost Giant (6-1)

2^nd- Gottcha Gold (5-2)

3^rd- Better Than Bonds (4-1)

3/15 (SAT) G3 $175K Hillsborough S. (TAM) 4up, f/m, 9f T

Dreaming of Anna and Lear’s Princess put on quite a show last time out. I remember because I selected the trifecta cold in that race. I’m going to use Dreaming of Anna first and Lear’s Princess second again. I saw Anna win the Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies in person and have been an avid fan of her ever since. Lear’s Princess is almost always game so you should definitely box these two.

1^st- Dreaming of Anna (8/5)

2^nd- Lear’s Princess (7/5)

3^rd- Maddy’s Heart (8-1)

3/15 (SAT) G3 $300K Tampa Bay Derby (TAM) 3yo, 8.5f

Repeat after me: War Pass is the best horse in the country-period. Okay good, I think you have a better understanding now. This colt is the best thing since sliced bread and barring a catastrophic break down there is NO WAY he loses this race. I’ve been a War Pass fan since his first start and I am rooting for him to win the Kentucky Derby. Nick Zito deserves one!

1^st- War Pass (2/5)

2^nd- Atoned (5-1)

3^rd- Big Truck (9/2)

Best Bet: Frost Giant