HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $54,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

11 Robbie’s War – Ran evenly as a long shot in debut; has the pedigree to adore turf, expect big improvement.

8 Fusa Code – Tepid chalk in an open grass race; a lot will be expected from the Steve Asmussen barn.

Long Shot – 2 Uncle Sam

Race 2 – 1 mile, Purse $59,000, Optional claiming $62,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

3 All Due Respect – Speed was very good on the main track opening day; Joe Talamo figures to send and send hard.

4 Christmas Ship – Sleeper pick has a proven track recond on dirt; longest shot in the field for Joel Rosario.

Long Shot – 1 Ellafitz

Race 3 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $16,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds and up

6 Ribald – Dead-late closer will hope for a wicked fast pace; Joe Talamo is riding better and better lately.

1 Big Revolution – Peter Miller exited a fantastic Hollywood meet; let’s see if he can keep the mojo going.

Long Shot – 4 Three Pointer

Race 4 – 6 furlongs, Purse $54,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

6 Kate’s Event – Exits a very productive MSW race in his career debut; like the connections, Joel Rosario and Jerry Hollendorfer.

4 Emerald Assets – P Val opts for this speedball over a speed favoring oval; plays catch me if you can.

Long Shot – 9 Red Scare

Race 5 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $56,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

5 Magic Launch – Like a horse that won last time and ran a lower Beyer; tiny edge in another very difficult heat.

10 Party With Brando – Hate the parking lot post; has the right jockey, Rafael Bejarano, who can carve out a trip.

Long Shot – 2 Patsy’s Lil Buddy

Race 6 – 6 furlongs, Purse $16,000, Claiming $8,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

4 Lost Prophet – Looks like happy days are here again for speedballs; Mike Mitchell charge is in good form right now.

13 Our Bellini Bikini – Tepid chalk in a wide open cheap claiming field; good tactical speed to stalk close up.

Long Shot – 10 Dreams Afleet

Race 7 – 7 furlongs, $100,000 California Breeders’ Champion, Cal-breds, Fillies, 2-year-olds

7 Going for a Spin – Has improved with each start; like the parking lot post to stalk the speed in this elongated sprint.

1 Teddy’s Promise – Big win in last, but is buried down on the rail; Joel Rosario may have no choice but to send early.

Long Shot – 3 California Nectar

Race 8 – 1 1/8th miles (turf), $150,000 San Gabriel, 3-year-olds and up

3 The Usual Q. T. – Among the best turf horses based in the U.S.; given plenty of time since his third in the BC Turf Mile.

5 Violon Sacre – Disappointed in the Citation despite a favorable pace scenario; big rider switch to Joel Rosario.

Long Shot – 7 Expansion

Race 9 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Maiden claiming $30,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

4 Sweet Consolidator – Sleeper pick has dirt experience and a good send jockey; simple tactics of just go baby go.

5 Chana’s Girl – Tepid chalk in a really ugly looking race; had a troubled debut, chance to improve in second start.

Long Shot – 10 Homework

Best Bet – 6 Kate’s Event (race 4)

Santa Anita Park Sunday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/6/$42.60; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/1/$2.60

Santa Anita Totals – 17/6/$42.60; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bets, 1/1/$2.60

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY – 8 Carts Last Dance (8/5) in race 6 at Hawthorne. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Sunday, Brilliant Speed won at Tampa Bay Downs paying $5.00 to win, $3.60 to place and $2.80 to show. Stats – 1/1/$11.40