HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $19,000, Claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds and up

Baroda Court – Tiny edge to the key race that he exited from; has back class where he can handle this level.

Saint Paul – Tepid favorite in a wide open opener; key will be if he or Fiery Trippi take early control.

Long Shot – Fiery Trippi

Race 2 – 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $40,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Blazing Spirit – Tiny edge in another tight fit; was really rolling in last, but had too much to do late.

Fire Break – Was a head in front of the chalk last time; Joel Rosario replaces Bejarano who opted for Concerto’s Thunder.

Long Shot – Concerto’s Thunder

Race 3 – 7 furlongs, Purse $36,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

Boulder Creek – Decent debut down the hillside turf course; could leg him up better for this elongated sprint.

Blazing – Logical chalk ran like a typical green baby, slow early, fast late; a better start can only help.

Long Shot – Duke of Aspen

Race 4 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $16,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Major Smoke – Like the parking lot post in this elongated sprint; edge of recent action versus comebacking favorites.

Crash Landing – Been away 13-months; is dropped in for a price tag, working bullets and gets Rafael Bejarano.

Long Shot – Abalanche

Race 5 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, Cal-breds, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Creme Dela Suances – Even debut and seems to have room to improve; took money for the clever Darrell Vienna barn.

My Secret Weapon – Ed Moger takes the blinkers off tonight; showing slow, but steady, improvement.

Long Shot – Gambling Pokerface

Race 6 – 6 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 2-year-olds

Buyer’s Remorse – Was flattered when Cardiff Giant won next out; blinkers on really improved this gelding.

Warren’s Doc Gus – Was overmatched in the Cal Cup Juvenile; suspect he can repeat the maiden win, a good effort.

Long Shot – Cat Calloway

Race 7 – 7 furlongs, Purse $38,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Monolingual – Big rider switch to Rafael Bejarano for the money shot; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Korban – Fourth behind the favorite in last; like that Garrett Gomez remains loyal to the cause.

Long Shot – Cat Brulay

Race 8 – 7 1/2 furlongs, $75,000 On Trust, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

Star Nicholas – Best as a late closing 1-turn sprinter; he loves Hollywood and this elongated sprint distance.

Bestdressed – Never got undeway in last after an big try two back; big rider switch to Joel Rosario.

Long Shot – Big Bad Leroybrown

Race 9 – 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $36,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up

Itssultryinthecape – Just missed last time in a winning effort; key question is tries turf for the first time.

Exile – Never had a chance last time as a beaten favorite; Richard Mandella adds blinkers on for this.

Long Shot – Galleta Monstruo

Best Bet – Star Nicholas (race 8)

Hollywood Friday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/4/$19.40; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Final Totals – 511/139/$871.20; Long Shots, 257/38/$424.00; Best Bets, 30/14/$55.80

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY – #3 Suave Jazz (5/2) in race 3 at Aqueduct. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Friday, Dicey Girl ran out at Aqueduct. Stats – 167/124/$949.20