HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

By Richard Eng

Post Time 2 p.m.

Race 1 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Lake Believe - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; should improve in second start.

Jenny Jenny Emily - She ran the best speed figure last time; but it's not anything to write home about.

Long Shot - Slane Castle

Race 2 - 7 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Resplendently - He looks like a giant in here compared to the others; it is his race to lose, Joel Rosario daily double.

Anga - Ran evenly in last and appears capable of moving forward again; not much in this field to beat.

Long Shot - Action in Motion

Race 3 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 14 feet), Purse $57,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Always in Style - Strong second last time in a race fast enough to beat these; third start off a 3-month hiatus.

Ruination - Showed good speed to deep stretch in last; can improve a lot in second start off a 3-month hiatus.

Long Shot - Patsy's Lil Buddy

Race 4 - 7 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Aeromon - Just missed last time in a solid try; he appears capable of better and gets Joel Rosario for the money shot.

Royal Import - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; Bob Hess adding blinkers on.

Long Shot - Valley Cat

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Mark of a Warrior - Returns from a 9-month absence; Mike Mitchell barn is steaming hot, they all come out running.

Margarita Shot - Should get some value with low percentage connections; big class drop can only help.

Long Shot - Songfoya

Race 6 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $50,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Lofty Ambition - This is a betting outfit and the Carla Gaines barn has been red hot; watch the tote board for clues.

Star Presence - This is obviously the stronger half of the Bob Baffert entry; Martin Garcia is his main man now.

Long Shot - Candid Ride

Race 7 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 14 feet), Purse $44,000, Claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds

Siete Machos - The last time he ran for a $40K price tag, he won; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Sufi Dancer - Mike Mitchell barn is doing great and all their runners are well meant; subtle class drop can only help.

Long Shot - Coloursoftheglen

Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, $150,000 Best Pal, 2-year-olds

J P's Gusto - P Val is an ideal sub for Joe Talamo; suspect he'll pop the gate with this speedball and not look back.

Comma to the Top - Despite winning his maiden for a price tag, it was no ordinary win; can clock the speed.

Long Shot - Western Mood

Race 9 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $22,000, Claiming $12,500, 4-year-olds and up

Gold Trim - Was flattered when Skippy Due won next out; dead late closer should see plenty of pace tonight.

Joe Carl - Rough trip last out in a key part of the race; give Joel Rosario another chance to cap off a big day.

Long Shot - Skellytown

Best Bet - Resplendently (race 2)

Del Mar Saturday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 19/3/$18.80; Long Shots, 9/3/$43.20; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Del Mar Totals - 236/58/$385.00; Long Shots, 117/16/$182.20; Best Bets, 14/5/$27.40

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #3 Secret Getaway (4/1) in race 10 at Monmouth Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Saturday, Dougie ran second at Saratoga paying $2.60 to place and $2.20 to show. Stats - 143/101/$772.20