HORSE RACING
April 2, 2010 - 11:00 pm
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds
Spring Forth - Well meant colt seems to be slowly progressing; big rider switch to Joel Rosario for the money shot.
Mindblower - FTS has a big shot under Rafael Bejarano in a race full of underachievers; watch the tote board for clues.
Long Shot - Imperial Pride
Race 2 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $32,000, Claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds and up
Giganticus - Like the parking lot post down the hillside turf course; Garrett Gomez puts the pedal to the metal late.
Cadillac - Dead late closer runs like he's going to get up, and he usually doesn't; still this is a very soft spot.
Long Shot - Cavanal
Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
Tribul Witch - Sliding down the claiming ladder where she has found new friends; Julio Canani cull may overpower them late.
Fleet Royale - Drastic class drop is a red flag, but necessary to find the winner's circle; tactical speed to sit a trip.
Long Shot - Warren's Mystery
Race 4 - 1 mile (turf), $150,000 Budweiser Arcadia Handicap, 4-year-olds and up
Battle of Hastings - Wide trip off a 3-month hiatus was too difficult to overcome in the Kilroe; rail trip plus he'll be tighter.
Compari - Speedball will find others want the same role tonight; vulnerable favorite despite the five race win streak.
Long Shot - Fluke
Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds
Hennessy God - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; Julio Canani with another cheapie.
Big Wags - Another dropping in class from MSW to maiden claiming; tough opener to an inscrutable pick 6 carryover.
Long Shot - Scrutinizing Kat
Race 6 - 1 1/8th miles, $750,000 Santa Anita Derby, 3-year-olds
Sidney's Candy - The key to the race is who will challenge him early; his main limitation is how far does he want to go.
Lookin At Lucky - With the goal of the KY Derby 4-weeks away, don't expect Bob Baffert to have him fully cranked; upset time.
Long Shot - Caracortado
Race 7 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $49,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 4-year-olds and up
Dance With Gable - Is 2-for-2 wins down the hill, so why stop now; in and outer is due for a powerful in effort.
Get Funky - Sliding down the class ladder to this easier assignment; hate the rail post, but he still has the talent.
Long Shot - Banner Lodge
Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, $150,000 Potrero Grande, 4-year-olds and up
Ventana - Unlucky to chase Kinsale King and Bob Black Jack in last two stakes; much improved in recent stakes tries.
Sangaree - Longer odds of uncoupled Bob Baffert entry; may have found a niche as a late closing sprinter, square price.
Long Shot - Gato Go Win
Race 9 - 1 1/8th miles (turf), $150,000 Providencia, Fillies, 3-year-olds
In the Slips - Tough trip did her in last time; rider switch back to Garrett Gomez, that alone moves her up 3-lengths.
Andina - Was stuck back with In the Slips in the China Doll; both got going too late while chasing a pedestrian pace.
Long Shot - Camille C
Race 10 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $44,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Pincelada - Was well meant in debut when fighting hard to the wire; key will be if she moves forward or regresses.
Primed - Win early pedigree from a trainer not known to win early often; key vote comes from Rafael Bejarano.
Long Shot - Marrymeonemoretime
Race 11 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $22,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Magic Launch - Just missed in last off a 10-month hiatus; if she improves one step, she could crush these.
Terrify - Speedball will try and play catch me if you can; need not be much facing a rather motley crew.
Long Shot - Naughty Mariana
Best Bet - In the Slips (race 9)
Santa Anita Friday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/4/$28.00; Long Shots, 7/1/$8.40; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.20
Santa Anita Totals - 1,085/280/$1,846.00; Long Shots, 531/86/$878.60; Best Bets, 65/22/$108.80
SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #3 Win Willy (8/5) in race 10 at Oaklawn Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Friday, Macias ran out at Keeneland. Stats - 66/48/$370.30