Saturday (12-20-08) Hollywood Park recap
Edge to early/pressing types on Cushion Track. Both turf races were taken in wire-to-wire fashion. Five wins from inside post.
Martin Pedroza booted home a pair.
My 5-1 top Gambler’s Justice almost stole the $75k Cat’s Cradle, but Bai And Bai and Spenditallbaby crept past her late.
Pioneerof the Nile (Garrett Gomez/Bob Baffert) showed improved postional speed and eeked out a nose victory in the Grade 1 CashCall Futurity. I stated that I Want Revenge was one to keep an eye on down the road, but he had his mind on running here and now. …read more

Friday (12-19-08) Hollywood Park recap
Edge to stalk and pounce types on Cushion Track.
Hat trick for leading rider Rafael Bejarano. Delgadillo and Solis both booted home a pair.
Miss Singhsix took advantage of a pace battle between Caramel Coffee (2nd best) and Sheza Maneater to post a solid 1-3/4 length tally in the optional claiming feature.

Saturday (12-20-08) Hollywood Park preview
Saturday’s 10-race card is highlighted by the Grade 1 CashCall Futurity (featured below).
The 5th race, the $75k Cat’s Cradle Handicap, is my Myspace free selection of the day.

Hollywood Park race 8 (Grade 1 CashCall Futurity, 2yo, 8.5f)
(1) Azul …read more