HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Claiming $20,000, 4-year-olds and up

Capt. Sparrow - Dead late closer was left with too much to do in last; class drop can make the task easier here.

Spot the Diplomat - Logical chalk off 5 good races in a row; flattered when Streets of Heaven won next out.

Long Shot - The Final Roar

Race 2 - 1 mile, Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, 4-year-olds and up

Good Measure - If Beyer figures mean anything, he's supposed to win; was well bet in his career debut.

Land of the Giants - Exited the same race as the favorite; should improve for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Long Shot - Uncle Greg

Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $27,000, Claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Mind the Minister - Tiny edge in a tight fit heat; moves from post 11 to 2 and should save a lot of ground.

Joe Carl - Tepid chalk in a wide open race; third start off a 4-month hiatus should be a strong effort.

Long Shot - Green Card James

Race 4 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $32,000, Claiming $32,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Madeline Ruby - Ran a better than looked race in last; class drop is a big help, she will be flying late.

Yasinisi - Not big at winning, but is always earning paychecks at this class level; part of the late cavalry charge.

Long Shot - My Aunt Fanny

Race 5 - 1 mile, Purse $48,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Devine Actress - First race over synthetics; her turf races are all good, shown the ability to rate and fire.

Fund Raiser - MSW graduate from Bob Baffert has high hopes; tactical speed to sit a trip, first 2-turn test.

Long Shot - Eloquently

Race 6 - 1 1/4 miles (turf), Purse $32,000, Claiming $32,000, 4-year-olds and up

Cavanal - Rafael Bejarano had choices and opted to ride for Neil Drysdale; shown he can go the marathon distance.

Yodelen Dan - Jeff Mullins won 6 races with him in 2009 despite exposing him for $10K; must be glad no one bit.

Long Shot - Uffizi

Race 7 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $46,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Toro Bonito - Longer odds price of a Bob Baffert uncoupled entry; ran last time like she needed the race.

Manhattan Beach - Been away 6-months, but training like she means business; leap of faith in Garrett Gomez.

Long Shot - Stevie's Afleet

Race 8 - 7 furlongs, $250,000 Santa Monica Handicap, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Proviso - Been away 3-months, returns for Bill Mott; Rafael Bejarano was hot Saturday, can he continue today.

Evita Argentina - Synthetic surface specialist; she is also best at this elongated sprint distance.

Long Shot - Gabby's Golden Gal

Race 9 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Moonskipper - Like the turn back in distance; parking lot post allows Alex Solis to clock the early speed.

Melbisha - Third start off a 3-month hiatus should be her best; like that Garrett Gomez remains loyal.

Long Shot - Warrens Royal Lady

Best Bet - Good Measure (race 2)

Santa Anita Saturday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 20/5/$29.20; Long Shots, 10/2/$30.20; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals - 394/101/$646.60; Long Shots, 197/31/$315.20; Best Bets, 24/10/$44.80

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #6 Awesome Bull (6/5) in race 4 at Aqueduct. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Saturday, My Lady A.P. ran out at Tampa Bay. Stats - 23/15/$95.00