HORSE RACING

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