Santa Gives Us 4 Stakes … Santa Anita That Is

It’s the day after Christmas and all through our home

Past performances are out and I handicap alone

My wife and my daughter play with new Christmas toys

As the picking of winners is left to the boys.

Santa has come and gone while his gifts remain

But my thoughts are on Santa Anita hoping for no more rain

Four big stakes races have caught my eye

As well as that leftover Christmas pie

The California Breeders' Championship kicks off the bunch

And thinking the talented juvenile Arresting Officer will win is more than a hunch

Next the grade 1 La Brea has attracted many more fillies than just a few

I’m expecting a big race and big odds from Shirreffs new girl Pica Slew

In the 7^th we take to the grass with nine attractive colts from which to choose

I looked for a long one but in the end I feel Sidney’s Candy just can’t lose

Finally on to the Malibu for the race of the day

Loaded with talent it has to be Noble’s Promise as my day’s top play

Four stakes and four winners I hope this is clear

Win lose or draw I wish you holiday cheer

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