Last night was the last show of the amphitheater subscription season. The great Dudamel, on his way slowly but surely to New York City though not before enjoying a long & deservedly fond sendoff from the Southern California faithful, was at the helm for a Mexican-themed program, the first half of which was orchestral fare from the Los Angeles Philharmonic. And in the second half, it was the wildly popular Natalia Lafourcade sending her thousands of fanaticos into raptures. In today’s snapshot lede, the evening’s two principals are shown sharing heartfelt words between numbers.
It was a hot night, and not just because of the performances, either. The heat dome that descended upon La-La Land midweek remained in full effect, with showtime temperatures still nearing 90°F. This was a good show, and we understand why the headliner has such a loyal & devoted following; she can take any style (norteno, cumbia, etc.) and make it her own, authentic, moving.
As for the season itself, it was another worthwhile diversion. The last couple of shows featured the Philharmonic, and we were situated right in front of the low brasses: multiple trombones & a lone but not-out gamed tuba-blower. Those guys have lungs for days, and they are able to maintain the embouchure and articulation necessary to keeping those wildly vibrating tones from devolving into unmelodious muddle. We call those guys out when it’s time for us to clap, and they appreciate it. You don’t see too much appreciation for that part of the orchestra.
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Some post-press-time connections to report from last night’s (Friday’s) late action: At Albuquerque, Race 3 went to #7 Art Curator (.306 Win Prob / 2.27-1 Fair Odds / 2.92-1 Premium Odds) at $17.80. At Auburn, Wash., #7 Hot Lava Cake (.280 / 2.57 / 3.29) and #1 She’s a Kraken (.178 / 4.62 / 6.87) combined in your Race 7 finale on your winning $63.86 exacta whose premium price was $51.78.
As for today (Saturday), some of your races went like this…
Starting this time with Shakopee, Minn., Race 2 for #3 Charley Paints (.330 / 2.03 / 2.64) ending-up making a winning picture at $8-even.
The New Kent, Va., opener was lousy with first-timers, so #11 Thunder Bern (.628 / 0.59 / 0.91) got away at $8.60. In Race 4, also lousy with first-timers, #4 Patrick’s Promise (.468 / 1.14 / 1.56) came to fruition at $10.20; completing your winning $31.20 exacta was #6 Academy (.170 / 4.88 / 7.24), with the premium price on that comboa (comboa!) being $25.70.
Up over the border to Nisku-Edmonton, Alta., where #3 Barak (.285 / 2.51 / 3.91) won Race 4 for the Tribe of Ephraim at $14.50.
In Race 6 from Auburn, Wash., #3 Elder Mack (.302 / 2.31 / 2.97) won it for Moroni at $10.80.
To Hallandale Beach, Fla., for Race 3 now, with #5 Prevent (.269 / 2.72 / 3.46) and #7 Themanupfront (.212 / 3.72 / 5.60) combining on your winning $110.60 exacta whose premium price was $45.67.
In action out of Franklin, Ky., #11 Goliad (.171 / 4.85 / 6.02) won it for Tejas at $21.14.
Race 7 at Laurel, Md., had #2 Seven’s Eleven (.295 / 2.39 / 3.75) and #5 Hurricane J (.337 / 1.97 / 2.56) combining on your winning $36.60 exacta whose premium price was $26.70. In Race 9, #3 Empress Deona (.276 / 2.62 / 3.35) ruled at $10-even.
#4 Fully Authorized (.209 / 3.78 / 5.70) was the best of your experienceds in an Oceanport, N.J., Race 3 lousy with first-timers, returning an overlooked $18.20. In Race 6, #6 Pleasant Embrace (.371 / 1.70 / 2.23) put the not-so-pleasant squeeze on her rivals at $6.80.
Ending as we frequently do at Etobicoke Int’l., where your opener had #8 Hyper Angel (.451 / 1.22 / 1.66) sprouting wings at $10.50. In Race 8, #7 Bail Us Out (.206 / 3.85 / 4.83) sprang the small upset at $12.80.
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