Santa Anita:
1st race--
#4 GALLANT GENT (7-2) Carava-trained gelding comes off a sharp comeback win and gets a confident three-level class boost as he goes back on turf. Although winless in seven grass starts, 'GENT did get close coming down the hill once and appears to be sitting on another top try today. Win Bet on 'GENT and exacta box with speedy STRIKING SPIRIT (5-1).
Yesterday's Result: MIRACLE MERGER finished third in 4th race.
Live Longshot: GEM IN THE ROUGH (3rd race)
ShowVivor: SPECIAL KID (2nd race)
Days Survived: 4