Feb
9
Pride of Ownership
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There must be something magical about working in the publicity office of the Santa Anita press box. First, PR Director Mike Willman’s MCCANN’S MOJAVE wins the $1 million Sunshine Millions Classic a couple of weeks ago. Now today, Willman’s right-hand man, Jack Disney, gets another win with ON THE ACORN for his Indizguys Stable. The six-person partnership includes former Angels manager Buck Rodgers and Hall of Fame baseball writer Ross Newhan (L.A. Times), among others. It was great to see how excited this group was to be winning owners. Disney, a former Herald Examiner sportswriter who is well-liked and well-respected by everyone, was beaming in his post-race interview on HRTV.
Claimed for $40,000 three races back and gelded by new trainer Mike Mitchell, ON THE ACORN ran poorly first time when pressing the early pace. Reunited with Brice Blanc and taken far back next time, ‘ACORN won a desperate photo vs. optional claimers. But today’s win was something special. Last off a slow pace and encountering traffic trouble a couple of times, ‘ACORN got through on the rail, angled outside pacesetter A. P. EXCELLENT, then blew past that one for a very impressive victory. Next stop looks like the San Luis Obispo on Feb. 25. Don’t underestimate the karma that is coming out of that publicity office.
As a side note, two other members of the publicity staff were five-for-five on a $16 Pick Six ticket today. However, they had to settle for second with WAILEA GIRL in the finale and collected a measly $154 consolation instead of the $12,000 and change winner’s share had ‘GIRL gotten there. Still, I think I want to move my seat into that office for the rest of the meet.
Two winners for Martin Pedroza as eight different trainers scored today.
The SHOWVIVOR contest that began with 4,005 entrants is now down to six heading into tomorrow’s card.
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