HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

By Richard Eng

Post Time 2 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 mile, Purse $26,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Sindyfromsantacruz - It's not that she looks so great; the others look pretty awful in here.

Super Sophie - Mike Mitchell filly has a clean slate in the U.S.; watch the tote board for clues.

Long Shot - Nubian Princess

Race 2 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $30,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 2-year-olds

Gallant Gent - Amazing debut win if you get to watch the replay; clever claim by Craig Lewis, high ceiling.

Seeuat Sticknstein - Speedball graduated facing much lesser in last; big step up is facing winners.

Long Shot - Running Bear

Race 3 - 5 furlongs (turf), Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

Fusioso Star - Big class dropper fits the bill; got a leg stretcher last time off a 10-month hiatus.

Trail Mix - He's been unlucky to run some fast races and not win; parking lot post makes it harder.

Long Shot - Kbello

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Kaylie's Joy - Speedball figures to play catch me if you can; Del Mar synthetic has played pretty fair.

Brilliant Response - Has run well and been well bet in last 3 outings; logical chalk picks up Garrett Gomez.

Long Shot - Angel of Mystery

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Claiming $20,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Waddup G - Second start off a 5-month hiatus; slow start, fast finish, should be ready to improve.

Coatcheck Girl - Dull try last time after a good race two back; sleepy pick could outrun her odds.

Long Shot - Martini Mixer

Race 6 - 5 furlongs (turf), Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Bonifacio - Another last out winner you have the see the replay of; she was all over the racetrack.

Miss Dolce - Tepid chalk disappointed in last; been away 7-months, we'll see how well he runs fresh.

Long Shot - Unworldly Heat

Race 7 - 7 furlongs, Purse $70,000, Optional claiming $100,000, 3-year-olds and up

Usurp - Ron Ellis barn is firing on all cylinders; he is better than he showed last time at Hollywood.

Paul's Hope - Gets class relief from graded stakes for this; he is a square price at 7/2 odds.

Long Shot - Candy Pull

Race 8 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds

Towser - Finale is just like the opener, a decent horse facing an awful field; no excuse for losing this one.

Ministerfrommiami - Didn't run great, but didn't embarrass himself in debut; respect from a top barn.

Long Shot - Danceuponthestars

Best Bet - Towser (race 8)

Del Mar Wednesday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/2/$12.60; Long Shots, 9/1/$23.40; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Del Mar Totals - 102/23/$191.00; Long Shots, 56/7/$84.40; Best Bets, 5/1/$3.20

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #7 Inter Galactic (6/1) in race 5 at Saratoga. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Wednesday, Town Glory ran second at Monmouth Park paying $2.20 to place and $2.10 to show. Stats - 109/88/$638.30