HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

By Richard Eng

Post Time 2 p.m.

Race 1 - 7 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up

Hemet Thought - Lean to Sherman in an ugly opener for a Saturday; dead late closer, the barn wins 29 percent off the claim.

Vitali - Took a lot of betting to beat cheaper last time out; Bump barn doesn't win much, but finds a soft spot for a repeat.

Long Shot - Larry King

Race 2 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

Good Man Dan - Has lost to three good looking youngsters in Salute the Sarge, Leonides and Kanan Dume; today may be the day.

Sincity Glow - FTS from the Hofmans barn cost $120k at Barretts May Sale, a positive sign; watch the tote board for any clues.

Long Shot - Nativity Prep

Race 3 - 6 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Naughtylilhottie - Leap of faith that Mullins hot streak continues with this claim; filly was taken from ice cold Baffert barn.

Charmin Dot - Stein burned bettors last time when his uncoupled entrymate, La Swing upset at 8/1; will run much better here.

Long Shot - Your Quote

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up

Tizsong - Mandella popped a good one opening week in Kanan Dume; this guy is bred to win early and has been working well.

Bad Boy - Can't get too excited over an 0-for-10 horse, but he's been competitive of late; exiting the turf for Polytrack.

Long Shot - Informed

Race 5 - 7 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up

Dixie's Ruler - Was ridden like a bull in a China shop last time; expect Baze to be more patient and save energy for the end.

Clan Chief - Failed as the favorite in last facing slightly tougher; his race two back, if repeated, could upset the field.

Long Shot - Swedish Radar

Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $40,000, Claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Cheese Face - Skip over Mullins runners at your own risk; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip and grind out a win late.

Dearest Trickski - Speedball from the rail will have simple tactics today; she'll go as fast and as far as she can.

Long Shot - Armed N Dangerous

Race 7 - 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 14 feet), Purse $34,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

Consigner - Dead late closer can benefit from an expected speed duel; sneaky good turf pedigree for her grass debut today.

Our Partner - Logical chalk will like the turf rail out 14 feet; has an onerous parking lot post and others to duel with.

Long Shot - I Beat the Fire

Race 8 - 1 mile, Purse $63,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Stormy Grant - Cal-bred tries open company again, and at a square price; he's much better than he showed last time out.

Sixcess - Stretching out around 2-turns for only the second time in his career; tactical speed to attend the early pace.

Long Shot - Startale

Race 9 - 1 1/8th miles (turf, rail at 14 feet), $400,000 John C. Mabee Handicap, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Precious Kitten - Her best races come when she sits just off the pace and has a target; will stalk Dancing Edie today.

Price Tag - Extremely short priced favorite was outgamed for second by Precious Kitten in last; uncoupled Frankel entry.

Long Shot - Take the Ribbon

Race 10 - 7 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Afleet's Desire - Facing the easiest test of her brief career in this bottom level claimer; should not have any excuses.

Robot Woman - Faltered going around 2-turns in last, will appreciate this turn back in distance; reunited today with Baze.

Long Shot - Queenofthebrahms

Best Bet - Afleet's Desire (race 10)

Del Mar Friday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 13/3/$15.00; Long Shots, 8/1/$18.00; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Del Mar Totals - 235/56/$377.40; Long Shots, 120/18/$206.40; Best Bets, 15/6/$28.20