HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1:20 p.m.

Race 1 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds

My Redeemer - Just missed last time in a strong second career effort; if he improves just a step, he'll be tough to beat.

Sandita - The two favorites were only a half-length apart last time out; Delgadillo has impressed with his few live mounts.

Long Shot - Wayne Manor

Race 2 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $14,000, Claiming $10,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Ever So Nice - Reclaimed by Mullins, a strong trainer angle, even more so by him; may have too much back class for these.

Lupita'sluckyangel - Has transformed herself from a pace router to a dead late sprint closer; will need things to go right.

Long Shot - Strip in Wager

Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Pride of Pegasus - Was flattered when La Tee won right back out of her MSW win; has the best pedigree here for 2-turns.

Poule d'Eau - By sprint champ Orientate, she figures to show some speed going 2-turns for the first time; a lot to like.

Long Shot - Rivoltella

Race 4 - 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $51,000, Optional claiming $80,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Macadamia - Exiting numerous good tries in stakes for this much softer spot; meant to be a confidence booster for her.

Miss Josiey Wales - Mullins barn is slowing warming up after a lousy couple of months; tactical speed to sit a decent trip.

Long Shot - Without Delay

Race 5 - 7 furlongs, Purse $14,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up

Captain Sacto - Ran miserably last time out, but has shown some spunk in prior races; will pay more attention to Delgadillo.

Bright Prediction - Chalk draws the OK parking lot post for this elongated sprint; Talamo can take his time and grind late.

Long Shot - Bridge too Far

Race 6 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $55,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Batallosa - Highly regarded South American import making her U.S. debut for McAnally; we'll see how wound tight she is today.

Candy Jo - She showed she loves the Cushion track with a velvety win last time; when Mullins horses get good, they stay good.

Long Shot - Babe Hall

Race 7 - 1 1/4 miles (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $51,000, Optional claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds and up

Ring of Friendship - Odd that Mitchell is exposing this one for $40k; ran well in the Quicken Tree, he is the one to catch.

Isipingo - Just graduated from his MSW last time, I like his turf pedigree by Horse Chestnut; still has a lot of upside.

Long Shot - Dadsalittleunusual

Race 8 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, 2-year-olds

Crafty Ruler - Was flattered when Thoroughly won a stakes next time out; interesting that he was heavily favored over that one.

Transvaal Scottish - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to claiming; adding blinkers on, need not be much.

Long Shot - Top Dis N Dat

Best Bet - Macadamia (race 4)

Hollywood Sunday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 18/4/$22.60; Long Shots, 9/1/$6.40; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.20

Hollywood Totals - 620/143/$916.00; Long Shots, 303/41/$433.20; Best Bets, 36/16/$63.60