HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $34,000, Claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

Ron Bob and Dave - Sliding down the claiming ladder to this new low class level; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Doppio - Dead late closer has been incredibly useful turf or synthetics; will sit in arrears and make one brush.

Long Shot - Hewitts

Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $21,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

Cantona - Big rider switch to Joel Rosario for the money shot; had trouble in a key juncture of the race last time.

Camicory - Tepid chalk in a harder-than-looks affair; Rafael Bejarano always gets overbet, seek others for value.

Long Shot - Leyva Man

Race 3 - 6 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

Arkham Asylum - Claimed by Ted West last time; has every right to improve, like that Rafael Bejarano remains loyal.

Maybe Yes - Lost all chance at the start in last; he is inconsistent, but capable of upsetting on his best days.

Long Shot - Stick to the Plan

Race 4 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $34,000, Claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

Fire Break - Dead late closer was claimed by the white hot Bill Morey barn; should see plenty of pace to chase.

Hammurabi - Suspect will be the pacesetter despite other speed in the field; saves every inch of ground under Rafael Bejarano.

Long Shot - Kris Silver

Race 5 - 7 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Celebration - Second best in a slow-paced race in last; moving down the claiming ladder has obviously helped her.

Ten's Salty Sally - Tepid chalk exited a good looking maiden claiming win; won't find a softer spot to face winners.

Long Shot - So Hottie

Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $17,600, Maiden claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up

Nostalgic Bid - Was flattered when Sufi Dancer won next out; will not find a softer spot to graduate, unless it's in Phoenix.

Roos On the Loose - Getting long in the tooth after 12 tries; still he runs fast enough to get into the number.

Long Shot - Peanut Butter Boy

Race 7 - 6 furlongs, Purse $43,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Imco Spirit - Was rushed badly into a hot pace in last; if Joe Talamo takes his time, outside stalking trip can win it.

Scored - Been away a year, but fits with these classwise; the main question will be his level of fitness.

Long Shot - Mensa Heat

Race 8 - 6 furlongs, $100,000 Landaluce, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Dawnie Macho - Private purchase makes her SoCal debut in a stakes; we know already she likes the synthetic surface.

Belleofthebridle - Flattered when J P's Gusto won a stakes next out; bargain $6K Keeneland purchase is ahead of the game.

Long Shot - Izshelegal

Race 9 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $41,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds

Stormin Rae - Took some betting in debut, ran a solid second; the ones with experience look like the contenders.

Tribal Wish - Big rider switch to Rafael Bejarano for the money shot; saves all the ground inside, grinds it out late.

Long Shot - Woodmans Luck

Best Bet - Nostalgic Bid (race 6)

Hollywood Park Saturday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 20/5/$44.00; Long Shots, 10/1/$9.80; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Hollywood Park Totals - 880/255/$1,660.00; Long Shots, 431/48/$563.80; Best Bets, 52/29/$117.20

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #2 Proud Ruler (6/1) in race 2 at Monmouth Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Saturday, Trappe Shot won at Monmouth Park paying $3.00 to win, $2.10 to place and no show wagering. Stats - 125/89/$638.40