HORSE RACING
TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 61/2 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies, 4-year-olds
In Daddy's Honor - When I see a horse outrun its high odds in last, I ask if the race can be repeated; I think this filly can.
Proud Garrison - Jeff Mullins is dangerous anyplace, anytime; filly is knocking at the door and is a square price.
Long Shot - Stately Appeal
Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32.000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Slews Copy - Mike Mitchell rarely makes a bad claim, so I expect this filly to win, maybe today; Tyler Baze is riding great.
Flash Dance - Like the turn back in distance where she may have some late energy to expend; be along in time.
Long Shot - Coatcheck Girl
Race 3 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $25,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up
Aquicksting - Speedball will like the turf rail out 8-feet; he could be lone speed, the best bet in horse racing.
Troubletimesthree - Dead late closer has promised more than heís delivered; facing a very slow group tonight.
Long Shot - Benezit
Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
All Set - Should sit a nice trip stalking the speed of Belly Button Dawn; Bobby Frankel cull canít be given away.
Rare Nugget - Should the race fall apart, expect this mare to come flying late; has back class to repeat her win.
Long Shot - Asian Eyes
Race 5 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $52,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up
On Fire - Ran OK in SoCal debut for Barry Abrams; figures to improve second time out, rail skimming ride for Brice Blanc.
Smooth and Savvy - Tepid favorite in a difficult looking race; exits a fast paced race in last.
Long Shot - Angelonmyshoulder
Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $32,000, Claiming $32,000, 4-year-olds
Spurrier - Sliding down the claiming ladder for Bob Baffert; this cull may get claimed, but Baffert wants the purse.
Hunter Creek - Even effort in last on grass; heís proven to like synthetic, may be rounding into good form.
Long Shot - Radius
Race 7 - 1 1/8th miles (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $56,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
General Consensus - She may not be the most talented filly in the race, but she has a decided edge in recent activity.
Missit - Been away 8-months, this is a stepping stone prep race; big time class relief from grade 1 stakes.
Long Shot - Cat by the Tale
Race 8 - 6 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Black Magic Mama - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; like the turn back in distance.
She's Icy Hot - Was well bet in last despite regressing; sheís still a baby and could bounce back at a square price.
Long Shot - Sindyfromsantacruz
Best Bet - Slews Copy (race 2)
Santa Anita Sunday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 18/5/$37.20; Long Shots, 9/2/$26.40; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Santa Anita Totals - 1,300/322/$2,202.00; Long Shots, 631/96/$1,137.60; Best Bets, 76/30/$108.80
SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #7 Rising Fever (3/1) in race 8 at Keeneland. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Sunday, Princess Buddha won at Gulfstream paying $3.40 to win, $2.20 to place and $2.10 to show. Stats - 48/40/$304.40
