HORSE RACING
TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Claiming $12,500, 4-year-olds and up
Saxophone - Brilliant win off the claim by Julio Canani; cheap horses are inconsistent, repeat race would win by 10 lengths.
My Man Murf - Steep class drop gives him a puncher's chance; need not be much to earn a paycheck with these.
Long Shot - Instant Action
Race 2 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $32,000, Claiming $32,000, 4-year-olds and up
Crossing The Line - He's not as fast as he used to be, but likes to win just as much; in fine form for John Sadler.
Squallcreek - Speedball did a classic pop and stop in last; slides down a notch in class and should show improvement.
Long Shot - On the Virg
Race 3 - 1 mile, Purse $11,000, Claiming $8,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
Twoformeoneforyou - Has found her stride under patient handling by Joe Talamo; sits a trip and comes grinding late.
Gula Gold - Has a bit more tactical speed than the chalk; could provide the target in the lane for that one to catch.
Long Shot - Look to the Sky
Race 4 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $45,000, 3-year-olds
Juniper Pass - Steady improvement in first two starts; Tom Bell is an old school trainer, third start should do it.
Coastal Smarty - Speedball tactics will be aided by the turf rail out 8 feet; been well bet in both of his career starts.
Long Shot - Royal Import
Race 5 - 1 mile, $100,000 Santana Mile Handicap, 4-year-olds and up
Art Currency - Not concerned with Mike Mitchell replacing Joel Rosario with Tyler Baze; move can only help the odds go up.
Slew's Tiznow - Here is where Joel Rosario landed, on the morning line favorite; builds confidence after San Antonio debacle.
Long Shot - Cigar Man
Race 6 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $48,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
Turning Top - What a difference a race makes; showed big improvement in last after an awful U.S. debut, expect even more.
Lady Francesca - Has been knocking heads with decent sorts in England; adds Lasix and could outrun today's posting.
Long Shot - El Nadia
Race 7 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $49,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up
Hiya Silver - Lost all chance in last when hopped strangely at the start; like that Brian Koriner wheels back in 7 days.
Details R Sketchy - Returns off a 7-month hiatus; has skills, but many gaps in his resume, tough if his fitness level if right.
Long Shot - Charm N Chuck
Race 8 - 1 1/8th miles (turf, rail at 8 feet), $100,000 La Puente, 3-year-olds
Fantastic Pick - Got some conditioning out of his U.S. debut; like the rider switch to Joel Rosario for the money shot.
Ace of Aces - Speedball figures to set the early pace; will be interesting to see how slow Martin Garcia can go.
Long Shot - Lucky Rave
Race 9 - 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
Devil's Mate - After two near misses, Janet Armstrong hires Martin Garcia; needs one step more of improvement.
Ruby Lane - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; need not be much to compete.
Long Shot - Kaylie's Joy
Best Bet - Saxophone (race 1)
Santa Anita Friday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/2/$13.00; Long Shots, 8/4/$47.80; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Santa Anita Totals - 1,171/301/$1,987.00; Long Shots, 575/94/$968.00; Best Bets, 70/25/$138.00
SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #9 Cherokee Queen (3/1) in race 9 at Gulfstream Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Friday, Lady's Wish ran out at Gulfstream Park. Stats - 70/51/$394.50
