Hollywood Park - The Walker Group

	The Walker Group Leading the way towards the winner's circle at...
Hollywood Park on Sunday, December 16, 2007
Please remember to always check program numbers. Odds shown are morning line.

Race 1 - Optional Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $48000 Class Rating: 99

FOR CALIFORNIA BRED FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $7,500 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $32,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE OTHER THAN CLAIMING OR STARTER AT A MILE OR OVER ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 1 LUPITA'SLUCKYANGEL 10/1
	# 5 AUNT PINK 2/1
	# 3 BARTOK'S BLING 6/5

I have to support LUPITA'SLUCKYANGEL in this race and could score at a price in here. Demonstrates the look of a profitable play, averaging a solid 87 speed figure which is one of the best in this group. Win percentage one of the most competitive in this group of horses. Almeida will most likely be able to get this filly to break out quickly in this race. AUNT PINK - Has run solidly when racing a turf route race. With a very good 98 Equibase Speed Fig last time out, will definitely be a factor in this contest. BARTOK'S BLING - Is a definite contender - given the 95 speed fig from her most recent race.

Race 2 - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $18000 Class Rating: 93

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $32,000, IF FOR $28,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 10 ROCK CREEK PASS 6/1
	# 1 BROTHER PEGASUS 8/1
	# 2 BEYOND BOUNDRIES 10/1

ROCK CREEK PASS looks competitive to best this field. Has competitive speed figures and has to be considered for a bet here. Players should probably feel comfortable with this pick given Court's recent dividends at the window. Will almost certainly go to the lead and could never look back. BROTHER PEGASUS - Is a sharp contender based on figures posted as of late under today's conditions. Earned a reliable speed figure in the latest race. Can run another good one in this affair. BEYOND BOUNDRIES - Is hard not to look at given the company run in recently. Will probably come out strong - I have liked the way this gelding has moved rapidly to the front end recently.

Race 3 - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $24000 Class Rating: 84

FOR TWO YEAR OLDS. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 1 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000, IF FOR $22,500, ALLOWED 1 LB.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 3 GOOD MAN DAN 8/5
	# 7 TRANSVAAL SCOTTISH 2/1
	# 6 WARRENS FLYIN HIGH 6/1

GOOD MAN DAN has a decent shot to take this race. He should have a strong outing versus this easier group. This colt must be given consideration just off the earnings per start in dirt sprint events alone. A solid 97 avg Equibase class rating may give this colt a distinct class edge against this field. TRANSVAAL SCOTTISH - Last time out, this colt ran against a rougher crew. A solid 92 avg class figure may give this colt a distinct class edge versus this group. WARRENS FLYIN HIGH - Will most likely compete strongly in the early pace clash which bodes well with this group.

Race 4 - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14000 Class Rating: 92

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES IN 2007 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE JUNE 1 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500, IF FOR $10,500, ALLOWED 1 LB.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 SIZZLING SARAH 10/1
	# 2 HIGH SPEED GOLDIE 4/1
	# 1 O BEE NAKI 5/2

My choice in this contest is SIZZLING SARAH especially at such a decent 10/1. Is hard not to examine given the company run in lately. Should be carefully examined here on the basis of the figs in the speed department alone. I think having Pedroza ride this mare is a smart selection. HIGH SPEED GOLDIE - Has to be carefully examined here on the basis of the figs in the speed department alone. Is worth a close look and may be a wager - strong Speed Figures (87 average) at today's distance and surface recently. O BEE NAKI - With Garcia on top her, this filly ought to be able to break out quickly in this race. With a very strong 89 Equibase speed fig last time out, will clearly be a factor in this contest.

Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $42000 Class Rating: 103

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 1 WICKEDNWACKYINGRID 8/1
	# 7 QUIET AT THE TOP 12/1
	# 4 B R'S GIRL 5/2

My selection in this event is WICKEDNWACKYINGRID especially at 8/1. She looks quite good in this slot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the midpoint. Appears to be the type to be helped with second time Lasix here. The average class figure of 73 makes this entrant hard to beat. QUIET AT THE TOP - There is a competitive chance that this entry's late pace will improve with second time Lasix. B R'S GIRL - Expect a speed boost today from this pony going off blinkers. Earned a sound speed figure in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this affair.

Race 6 - Allowance - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $54000 Class Rating: 102

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $7,500 TWICE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES OTHER THAN CLAIMING, OR STARTER AT A MILE OR OVER IN 2007 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE JANUARY 1 ALLOWED 4 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 STEELIN' 10/1
	# 8 ANGEL CRAFT 2/1
	# 5 SHE'S AN ELEVEN 8/1

I've got to go with STEELIN' especially at such a decent 10/1. Will most likely come out very solid - I have liked the way this filly has moved sharply to the lead recently. In fine fettle, and coming back quickly again today. ANGEL CRAFT - She has recorded competitive figures under today's conditions and ought to fare well versus this field. Her 100 average has this filly with among the most respectable speed figures in this competition. SHE'S AN ELEVEN - Appears to have a strong class edge based on the latest company kept. When this jock and handler team up, bettors often make money.

Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $42000 Class Rating: 102

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 OCEANOGRAPHY 5/2
	# 4 BANNER LODGE 7/2
	# 3 JUST JULIAN 8/1

OCEANOGRAPHY looks to be a competitive contender. Overall, has one of the best earnings per start in dirt sprint events in this field of horses. Solid average Equibase Speed Figures in dirt sprint races make this pony a contender. May best this group here, showing decent figures of late. BANNER LODGE - Sadler has this colt racing well and is a quite good pick based on the very strong Speed Figures garnered in sprint races as of late. The speed rating of 98 from his latest race looks very good in here. JUST JULIAN - Don't let this colt slip past you. Could score at high odds. Has been racing in the most competitive company of the field recently.

Race 8 - Stakes - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $150000 Class Rating: 118

DAHLIA H. - GRADE 2 FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $150 EACH ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5. CLOSED WITH 20. $1,500 ADDITIONAL TO START, WITH $90,000 TO THE WINNER, $30,000 TO SECOND, $18,000 TO THIRD, $9,000 TO FOURTH AND $3,000 TO FIFTH. A TROPHY WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE OWNER OF THE WINNER.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 12 CITRONNADE 7/5
	# 4 BLACK MAMBA (NZ) 5/1
	# 11 LIVE LIFE (FR) 20/1

CITRONNADE is my choice. Has been running solidly and has among the best speed in the race for today's distance. With one of the strongest jocks in terms of profits at the window, don't count this filly out. Ought to be given a shot for this event if only for the formidable Equibase Speed Figure earned in the last competition. BLACK MAMBA (NZ) - She ought to be given a shot given the quite good speed numbers. Could beat this field given the 112 speed figure garnered in her last outing. LIVE LIFE (FR) - The average Equibase class figure of 103 makes this one difficult to beat. This pony has to be played at the expected high odds.

Race 9 - Starter Handicap - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $25000 Class Rating: 92

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE BROKEN THEIR MAIDENS FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $40,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 1 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE IN 2007 ALLOWED 4 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 6 SEA DRIVER 8/1
	# 2 SMOKEY ROUTE 20/1
	# 7 PHOEBE'S SONG 3/1

I give the nod to SEA DRIVER in here especially at a such a nice price. Gonzalez has this filly racing well and is a formidable pick based on the decent speed figures recorded in sprint races recently. Her 84 average has this filly with among the strongest Equibase Speed Figures in here. SMOKEY ROUTE - Is a very strong contender based on figures recorded recently under today's conditions. PHOEBE'S SONG - She has been travelling admirably as of late while recording sharp Equibase Speed Figures. The Equibase Speed Fig of 95 from her latest affair looks very strong in here.

Race 10 - Maiden Claiming - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 83

FOR CALIFORNIA BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $40,000, FOR EACH $5,000 TO $30,000 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 DANCING MICA 6/1
	# 3 ALL DONE UP 3/1
	# 6 MUD SWEAT 'N TEARS 6/1

DANCING MICA looks like the wager in here. Should come out sharp - I have liked the way this filly has moved quickly to the front end recently. ALL DONE UP - Players should note that this racer runs with second time Lasix today. Has decent speed figures and has to be considered for a bet in this contest. MUD SWEAT 'N TEARS - Don't let this filly slip past you. Could prove victorious at high odds. This pony enters today's contest with second time Lasix.