HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

By Richard Eng

Post Time 4 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $34,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Hidden Romance - Set fast fractions in last at Golden Gate and never looked back; that'll be the secret to her success again.

Lullabytime - She has won 3 times on grass, the most in the field; Joel Rosario hugs the rail and powers home late.

Long Shot - Powerofvoodoo

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $41,000, Claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds

Daylight Storm - He finished in the money in all 3 Del Mar starts last year; that means a lot with this funky surface.

Ivory Fudge - We'll see early on if John Sadler can keep the momentum going at Del Mar; ground saving ride for Joe Talamo.

Long Shot - Forthreeforeuclid

Race 3 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $48,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Jaws n' Paws - She looked good winning her turf debut; now comes the question of stretching out around 2 turns.

Sky Chant - Ran to her pedigree which is strong on turf breeding; the grass is where she belongs.

Long Shot - Glendive

Race 4 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds

Seeuat Sticknstein - Mike Mitchell got away with a win for $12,500 price tag; now he is eligible for a lot of conditions.

Joyful Success - Sliding down the claiming ladder to this career-low level; big rider switch to Joel Rosario.

Long Shot - Plantsite

Race 5 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $45,000, Claiming $50,000, 4-year-olds and up

Position A - Claimed by Doug O'Neill from Richard Mandella; expect improvement in this softer spot.

Bestdressed - Red flag class drop to $50K from the grade 1 Triple Bend; still, it's John Sadler, caveat emptor.

Long Shot - Big Bad Leroybrown

Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles (turf), Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $80,000, 3-year-olds

Dave in Dixie - I know he isn't tired, he hasn't run a step since the San Felipe; it's the ultimate confidence booster.

Lunada Bay - Made his turf debut a good one winning his MSW; expect a ground saving journey in first route race.

Long Shot - Juniper Pass

Race 7 - 5 1/2 furlongs, $100,000 CTBA, Cal-breds, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Deo's Secret - Should see value from a low percentage barn; key vote is Joel Rosario, sleeper will be fighting late.

Hi Ho Yodeler - Tepid chalk in a wide open scrum; Martin Garcia had options and chose to ride for Mike Harrington.

Long Shot - Trick Skate

Race 8 - 7 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up

Big Wags - Flattered when Lyons Barton won next out; this guy is overdue and Rafael Bejarano remains loyal.

Titus Aurelius - Tepid chalk taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; big rider switch to Joel Rosario.

Long Shot - D'oro Dancer

Best Bet - Position A (race 5)

Del Mar Thursday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/4/$15.00; Long Shots, 7/1/$9.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$2.80

Del Mar Totals - 34/10/$60.00; Long Shots, 16/1/$9.80; Best Bets, 2/1/$2.80

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #8 Offlee Blessed (6/1) in race 10 at Monmouth Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Thursday, Allrightsreserved ran out at Delaware Park. Stats - 132/95/$684.60