HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1:20 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $30,000, Maiden claiming $80,000, 3-year-olds and up

Kaffeinator - Logical chalk had an excuse last time when Joe Rosario dropped his whip in the stretch; Ramon Dominguez rides.

Victorio - Much improved effort last time, Tyler Baze takes over for Rafael Bejarano; subtle class rise will test him.

Long Shot - Mr. Inn Zone

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $51,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Crown of Diamonds - Good try last time off a 5-month hiatus; will be tighter for Eoin Harty, tactical speed to sit a trip.

Storm Queen - Speedball will have to keep an eye on the rail horse, Persian Honey, another burner; must save some energy.

Long Shot - Steppin Out Rose

Race 3 - 1 1/2 miles (turf), $250,000 Jim Murray Memorial Handicap, 3-year-olds and up

Champs Elysees - Ran a very enterprising race in the Big Cap, giving Bobby Frankel many options; was a marathoner in France.

Boule d'Or - Was life, death and taxes to hold on in the San Luis Rey; suspect Frankel will send a rabbit, Sudan, after him.

Long Shot - Church Service

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Claiming $16,000, 4-year-olds and up

Common Trust - Was reclaimed three races ago by Jeff Mullins and continues to run well; moved up over synthetic surfaces.

Nerinx - He is sliding down the claiming ladder, but has plenty of back class to rely upon; Alex Solis has been heating up.

Long Shot - Ymustichasethecat

Race 5 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $57,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up

Shamdinan - Forgiving handicappers will draw a line thru a 22-length defeat in last; class relief from graded stakes for this.

Tybalt - Tepid chalk from the Bobby Frankel barn makes his U.S. debut; first time with Lasix, first start in 9-months.

Long Shot - Gweebarra

Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Intouchable - Corey Nakatani exits Modification to ride for Richard Mandella, good business move; switch from turf to Cushion.

Modification - Ramon Dominguez now takes over for Nakatani; Doug O'Neill adds blinkers on giving the jock more leverage.

Long Shot - Sayit

Race 7 - 1 mile (turf), $100,000 Senorita, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Bel Air Sizzle - Don't need to remind you how well the Unusual Heat get are running on turf; value with Clinton Potts up.

Sweeter Still - Deserving favorite ran way too well to lose in last; she had a perfect trip so there's no excuse there.

Long Shot - P.S.U. Grad

Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $34,000, Claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds and up

Sorcerers Spell - Like the subtle, but significant, class drop to face easier; Michael Baze heating up with Gomez gone.

Wheaton Hall - Speedball tactics can succeed if left alone in front for too long; proven to like the synthetic surfaces.

Long Shot - Spot the Diplomat

Race 9 - 6 furlongs, $100,000 Los Angeles Handicap, 3-year-olds and up

Street Boss - Race shape should set him up perfectly in the final furlong; note that Alex Solis is off the Headley horses.

High Standards - Speedball figures to offer a ton of value from the rail; his career best win came over Inglewood Cushion.

Long Shot - Doppio

Race 10 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $50,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

Storm Dragon - Was overmatched in the Snow Chief, a race won by a maiden Harlene; his turf third two back can upset these.

Pop'shands Are Hot - Tepid chalk draws a parking lot post for this 2-turn turf mile; tactical speed to tuck in early.

Long Shot - Herecomestheirish

Best Bet - Crown of Diamonds (race 2)

Hollywood Thursday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/4/$20.00; Long Shots, 7/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.20

Hollywood Totals - 199/54/$376.00; Long Shots, 98/6/$56.40; Best Bets, 12/5/$21.60