HORSE RACING
TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Claiming $20,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Onefunsonofagun - Rafael Bejarano has not lost a step off a 5-day suspension; if anything, he's been freshened.
Thunder and Ice - Tepid chalk has been away 17 months; returns at a reduced class and has a ton of early speed.
Long Shot - Carnival Queen
Race 2 - 5 furlongs, Purse $41,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Romanette - Bob Baffert has an uncoupled entry, expect one of them to win; this gal has multiple bullet workouts.
Royal Ancestry - No shock if she wins under stable rider Martin Garcia; if Martin had a choice, then this is it.
Long Shot - Wickedly Perfect
Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles (turf), Purse $49,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Ruffled Feathers - Very consistent grass runner fires every time; she has many open conditions because she's a Cal-bred.
Lilly Fa Pootz - Tepid favorite in a pretty interesting turf route; there's only 5 entered, but all can win it.
Long Shot - Oui Say Oui
Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds
California Soldier - Hottest barn in SoCal has been Bill Morey; teams up with Rafael Bejarano on a short priced chalk.
Winter Camp - Speedball returns off a 4-month hiatus for a $20K price tag; sure to be overbet with fast back speed figures.
Long Shot - Swiss Arrogant
Race 5 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $55,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up
The Usual Q. T. - He is by far the best horse in the race; question is returning from a 3-month hiatus in purely a prep race.
Marlang - Don't underestimate this graded stakes winner; SoCal debut for the top Neil Drysdale barn, watch the tote board.
Long Shot - Dakota Phone
Race 6 - 7 furlongs, Purse $32,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds
Mr. Saturdaynight - Slid down the claiming ladder and found the right level; a repeat is well within his talents.
Precious Duke - Speedball may be dangerous if unattended on the lead; Felipe Valdez will play catch me if you can.
Long Shot - Circle Drive
Race 7 - 6 furlongs (turf), $60,000 Robert Kerlan Memorial Handicap, 3-year-olds and up
Unzip Me - Favorite has a big negative with a parking lot post; has tons of speed to clear, turf sprint specialist.
Noble Court - Dead late closer has slowed a step, but still packs a powerful late kick; will be running on late.
Long Shot - Stoneside
Race 8 - 7 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up
Sufi Dancer - Sharp looking maiden claiming winner from red-hot Mike Mitchell; improving with a possible high ceiling.
The Whammer - Took 10 starts to graduate, but did it with style; went unclaimed for $25K, he has a load of conditions too.
Long Shot - Sammy's a Runnin'
Race 9 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $42,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Good Vibration - Ran fine in turf and route debut last out; also first time with blinkers on, can expect more improvement today.
Not Here - Like the favorite exiting a key race; stretches out and tries grass for the first time, yet a lot to like.
Long Shot - Irish Torrent
Best Bet - The Usual Q. T. (race 5)
Hollywood Park Saturday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/5/$34.40; Long Shots, 9/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/1/$6.20
Hollywood Park Totals - 742/214/$1,361.40; Long Shots, 364/39/$478.00; Best Bets, 44/26/$106.40
SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #3 Oskar Hval (5/1) in race 3 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Sunday, La Mousse won at Monmouth Park paying $3.00 to win, $2.10 to place and $2.10 to show. Stats - 118/85/$605.10
