HORSE RACING
TODAY AT DEL MAR
By Richard Eng
Post Time 2 p.m.
Race 1 - 1 mile, Purse $36,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Blushing Bear Cat - Was very sharp winning her Polytrack debut for Knight; was claimed by Monteleone, just needs to maintain.
Suisse Movement - Spawr barn has been live even though it does not show in the win column; 15-of-24 starters in the money.
Long Shot - Ready Maid
Race 2 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds
Cavanaugh - Got a test drive in debut that wasn't helped when he hopped up at the start; Jones babies will show improvement.
Raise the River - FTS from the very clever Gaines barn; has been working well and the overall field is not very intimidating.
Long Shot - Gotham Devil
Race 3 - 1 1/8th miles (turf), Purse $63,000, Optional claiming $80,000, 3-year-olds
Souvenir Slew - Gets big time class relief exiting three stakes for this optional claimer; will be a very short price.
Sound Barrier - You might try and beat the chalk with this guy who has a valid excuse last time; been training sharp since.
Long Shot - Yankee Bay
Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $28,000, Claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds
Dr. Mohrbacher - Draws the rail again, which is where he broke from last time out; Nakatani may be forced to send early.
Las Vegas Lucky - Claimed by Glatt off a win for a low percentage trainer; if he improves the colt a step, he'll be tough.
Long Shot - Strength
Race 5 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Time Reveals All - Second best in career debut to a runaway train from Mullins named Freddie Ruth; slight improvement wins it.
La Mina - Tepid chalk ran great last time in her Polytrack debut, albeit for a price tag; Mitchell barn has good at Del Mar.
Long Shot - Aidan
Race 6 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $63,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up
Ready More - Favorite won off the claim by Mullins; flattered when Courtnall won next out, facing many stuck at this level.
Heated Rebel - Like the rider switch to Talamo after a mild trouble trip in last; has a solid closing kick, will need pace.
Long Shot - Papanonie
Race 7 - 6 furlongs, Purse $40,000, Claiming $32,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
Darkness Night - Claimed by Gallagher out of a sprint win while turning back in distance; figures to be flying fast late.
Karlee's Kitten - Third start off a 3-month hiatus; allowance foes may have been too tough in last, his win two back was fine.
Long Shot - Sunday Dress
Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, $150,000 Best Pal, 2-year-olds
Leonides - Was unlucky to lose last time with a wide rally and lugging in slightly; visually he looked better in his debut.
Salute the Sarge - Perfect trip winner last time draws the inside again; he'll be giving weight to his foes, a key factor.
Long Shot - Georgie Boy
Race 9 - 1 1/16th miles (turf), Purse $56,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds
Relentless Pursuit - Been away 5-months, but showed improvement in last two turf routes; key will be is Solis can get a trip.
Sir Lowry - FTS from Frankel, you could do worse in a wide open finale; working OK, uses Blanc, his best stride will come late.
Long Shot - Cadeaux du Monde
Best Bet - Souvenir Slew (race 3)
Del Mar Saturday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 20/3/$22.20; Long Shots, 10/1/$24.40; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.40
Del Mar Totals - 352/84/$570.20; Long Shots, 179/24/$297.80; Best Bets, 21/11/$49.80
