HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $80,000, 2-year-olds

Indian Firewater - Sharp winner appears very ready for his next condition; does not need the lead to succeed.

Privilaged - John Sadler doesn't win with many FTS; he could improve and win again, dangerous foe in cold quinella.

Long Shot - Color of Courage

Race 2 - 1 mile (turf) Purse $57,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Andina - Good Euro debut when third among 15 starters at Newbury; plenty of prep work for Ben Cecil for U.S. debut.

Bonnie Blue Flag - FTS from the Bob Baffert barn; bred to be any kind, figures to be way overbet with Garrett Gomez.

Long Shot - Dixie's Sandal

Race 3 - 7 furlongs, Purse $60,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up

New Bay - Richard Mandella starts from square one after La Jolla loss; elongated sprint distance is perfect for him.

Noblety - Only horse in the field running for a price tag; hard knocker has the most career wins of any in the field.

Long Shot - Plasma Beam

Race 4 - 1 1/4 miles (turf), $300,000 Yellow Ribbon, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Lemonette - Midwest shipper need not be much to compete in SoCal; like that main man Rafael Bejarano takes the call.

Magical Fantasy - Best of a weak west coast distaff turf division; she is strictly the one to beat at short odds.

Long Shot - Black Mamba

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $55,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Excellent News - Lost to the talented half-sister to Georgie Boy in last; can stalk from a parking lot post.

Evening Jewel - Was well bet in debut at Del Mar and ran OK; been given time and could dramatically improve tonight.

Long Shot - Carrie Rose

Race 6 - 1 mile (turf), $150,000 Oak Tree Mile, 3-year-olds and up

Whatsthescript - Should see a spirited pace duel between Monterey Jazz and Cowboy Cal; easiest test in quite some time.

Cowboy Cal - He shipped to SoCal before and knocked it out of the park; runs better when not the favorite.

Long Shot - Allicansayis Wow

Race 7 - 1 1/8th miles, $350,000 Goodwood, 3-year-olds and up

Colonel John - Trouble trip in the Pacific Classic cost him all chance; it's about time he put it all together.

Richard's Kid - Upset winner of the Pacific Classic; when Bob Baffert gets them good, they stay good for a while.

Long Shot - Mine That Bird

Race 8 - 1 1/16th miles, $300,000 Lady's Secret, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Zenyatta - She may be vulnerable, but not today; worry about her when she faces Careless Jewel and Icon Project.

Cocoa Beach - Remember when she placed to Zenyatta in the 2008 Ladies Classic; important to prep over synthetics.

Long Shot - Lethal Heat

Race 9 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $59,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

War Native - Got a test drive in his U.S. debut; expect Neil Drysdale to turn up the screws for today.

Fu Peg He Rat - Big rider switch to Garrett Gomez signals intent; decent sort has clearly underachieved.

Long Shot - Sterkel

Race 10 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $55,000, 2-year-olds

Mr. Charlie - OK debut, Bob Baffert used him as a rabbit for stablemate Indian Firewater; his turn to shine tonight.

Get My Fix - Lost to the talented Dave in Dixie last time; his race two back is definitely fast enough to win.

Long Shot - The Skinny Man

Best Bet - Zenyatta (race 8)

Santa Anita Friday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/2/$20.60; Long Shots, 8/3/$41.60; Best Bet, 1/1/$6.20

Santa Anita Totals - 131/27/$186.80; Long Shot, 66/12/$142.20; Best Bets, 8/5/$24.20

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #2 Double Domino (5/2) in race 10 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Friday, Grassy Nellie ran out at Keeneland. Stats - 146/109/$822.40