HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $26,000, Claiming $32,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Cee Stone - Big class drop and adding blinkers on point to a full bore effort; facing a less than stellar field.

Gula Gold - Dead late closer could be rounding back into form; Matt Chew made the race go with an uncoupled entry.

Long Shot - Spell Caster

Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $20,000, Claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Sovereign Lord - Henry Moreno doesn't win many races anymore, but he's got a big shot here; like the subtle class drop.

Ringolevio - Was rank into the early pace last time; his best races are when he rates, sits and makes one run.

Long Shot - Free Lunch

Race 3 - 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Smokey Beau - His two 2-turn tries show he's better as a 1 turn sprinter; Joel Rosario will sit for one run.

Who's Your Widady - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; need not be much to compete.

Long Shot - Justice Reigns

Race 4 - 1 1/8th miles (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

Seize Power - Making his third start for his third different trainer; no worry, Bill Mott is a Hall of Famer.

Royal F J - Three close but no cigar finishes; logical chalk offers no value as he is sure to get overbet.

Long Shot - Outlaw Man

Race 5 - 1 mile, Purse $36,000, Claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds

Paddy's Magic - His style suggests he won't lose his punch going 2-turns; should get a nice stalking trip.

Temerity - Tepid chalk in a wide open 6-pack; last out win came aroung 2-turns, so that's a large positive.

Long Shot - My Man Sumo

Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $45,000, 3-year-olds

Victory With Honor - Got a test drive in debut and the public knew it; expect big improvement and best stride in the lane.

Nextdoorneighbor - Beaten favorite did run a bit better in last; saves ground, has the pedigree to go a distance.

Long Shot - Ivory Fudge

Race 7 - 1 1/4 miles (turf, rail at 8 feet), $150,000 San Marcos, 4-year-olds and up

Loup Breton - Logical chalk was a stride late in last while facing tougher; figures to be a lot less than even money.

Riviera Cocktail - Big rider switch to Joel Rosario; chased The Usual Q. T. who would likely be favored with these./

Long Shot - High Court Drama

Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Glow Girl Go - Got a public workout off a year hiatus; like that Rafael Bejarano remains loyal, class drop is a huge thing.

Slews Copy - Ran like she needed the race, her first in 7-months; if she improves a step she has a puncher's chance.

Long Shot - Atka

Race 9 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds

Sabino Storm - Was flattered when High Success won right back on Sunday; blinkers on, drops for a price tag.

Little Ruler - Ran evenly in debut, now picks up Garrett Gomez; watch the tote board for additional clues.

Long Shot - Quillotano

Best Bet - Loup Breton (race 7)

Santa Anita Sunday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 18/6/$36.20; Long Shots, 9/1/$11.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$5.60

Santa Anita Totals - 297/78/$513.20; Long Shots, 148/21/$215.00; Best Bets, 18/9/$40.40

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #7 Afrikaner (9/5) in race 3 at Aqueduct. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Sunday, Victory Cure won at Philadelphia Park paying $5.40 to win, $3.40 to place, and $2.20 to show. Stats - 17/11/$73.60