Santa Anita Park – Monday, December 29, 2025
Presented by Ray the Bull
“Ray doesn’t bet every race. He looks for structure, intent, and price.”
Santa Anita’s Monday card offers a mix of turf routes, maiden chaos, and a few stakes races where the public will overplay connections. The Raymond Track Report focuses on ride intent, trainer patterns, and distance suitability — not guesswork.
Ray the Bull’s approach today:
✔ Stay patient early
✔ Respect turf specialists
✔ Don’t chase low-value favorites
🏇 RACE 1 – Claiming $28,000
1 1/8 Miles | Turf | Post 3:00 PM
Ray’s Read:
This is a pace-controlled turf route where rider intent matters more than raw speed.
Top Order
- 🥇 (7) Aleramo – Prat takes the call, strong turf profile
- 🥈 (1) Sakura Flavor – Rail saver with late punch
- 🥉 (4) True Patriot – Honest grinder, fits underneath
Ray’s Play:
- Exacta Boxes: 7/1, 1/4, 4/6
- Trifecta focus: 7–1–4
Ray says: “Prat on turf isn’t a trend — it’s a signal.”
🏇 RACE 2 – Maiden Special Weight
6 Furlongs | Dirt | Post 3:30 PM
Ray’s Read:
Young speed with sharp barns — expect aggressive intent.
Top Order
- 🥇 (5) A Great Shaking – Escobedo winning at 40% is no accident
- 🥈 (7) Billie Holiday – Logical pace presser
- 🥉 (1) Goje – Rispoli cleanup candidate
Ray’s Play:
- Exacta: 5/7, 7/1
- Trifecta: 5–7–1
“When barns are live, Ray doesn’t argue — he prices it.”
🏇 RACE 3 – Stakes $100,000
1 Mile | Turf | Post 4:00 PM
Ray’s Read:
Turf class meets consistency. This is not the race to get cute.
Top Order
- 🥇 (5) Wild Like the West
- 🥈 (4) La Ville Lumiere
- 🥉 (2) Hypergamy
Ray’s Play:
- Exacta: 5/4, 4/2
- Trifecta: 5–4–2
🏇 RACE 4 – Maiden Special Weight
6½ Furlongs | Dirt | Post 4:30 PM
Ray’s Read:
Volatile race. Look for upside, not perfection.
Top Order
- 🥇 (6) Manhattan Beauty – Prat upgrade
- 🥈 (5) Sparrow – Live price
- 🥉 (1) Lubie’s Music
Ray’s Play:
- Spread exactas
- Trifecta: 6–5–1
“Ray accepts chaos — but only when paid for it.”
🏇 RACE 5 – Starter Allowance
1 Mile | Turf | Post 5:00 PM
Top Order
- 🥇 (6) American Glory
- 🥈 (3) Mr. Leasure
- 🥉 (5) Cathal
Ray’s Angle:
Strong turf riders, honest mile profiles. Let the race come to you.
🏇 RACE 6 – Starter Optional Claiming
6 Furlongs | Dirt | Post 5:30 PM
Top Order
- 🥇 (2) Uncle Chilly
- 🥈 (7) Ballyhooligan
- 🥉 (4) Tessuto
Ray’s Note:
Speed holds if breaks clean. No hero bets.
🏇 RACE 7 – Stakes $200,000
6½ Furlongs | Downhill Turf | Post 6:00 PM
Ray’s Read:
Downhill turf = trip matters more than name value.
Top Order
- 🥇 (1) Imagination
- 🥈 (10) Sumter – Price play
- 🥉 (7) Unconquerable Keen
Ray’s Play:
- Exacta: 1/10, 10/7
- Trifecta: 1–10–7
“Ray loves a price… when the setup earns it.”
🏇 RACE 8 – Allowance Optional Claiming
1 Mile | Dirt | Post 6:30 PM
Top Order
- 🥇 (8) Known Idea
- 🥈 (9) Oubabe
- 🥉 (4) Strongerthanbefore
🏇 RACE 9 – Maiden Special Weight
1 Mile | Turf | Post 7:00 PM
Top Order
- 🥇 (4) Rio Grande – Strongest profile on paper
- 🥈 (10) Biggiebiggiebiggie – Live longshot
- 🥉 (8) Essos
Ray’s Closing Thought:
“Final race doesn’t mean final chase. Protect the bankroll.”
🐂 Ray the Bull’s Final Market Advice
- Not every race is an investment
- Turf favors patience
- Rider intent > public noise
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