HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $11,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

I Swear - Taking a big class drop to face these; beaten favorite in last, is deserved chalk tonight.

Catana Perez - Best part about her is trainer Julio Canani; slides down the claiming ladder to this soft spot.

Long Shot - Lovely Lolly

Race 2 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $28,000, Claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds

Point Attended - A. C. Avila barn has been doing well for a while now; tactical speed to lead or follow close up.

Temerity - One turf try was an even sprint effort; might enjoy the softer pace of this 2-turn route race.

Long Shot - Laser Point

Race 3 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $36,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

Bud I Crushed It - Exits a solid bullet workout for this debut; like that Craig Dollase hires Rafael Bejarano.

King of Kendall - Most expensive baby in the field; bred to like turf and 2-turn racing, watch the tote for clues.

Long Shot - Ad Infinitum

Race 4 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds and up

Bilo - Old guy still has some run in his, albeit for a reduced price tag; speedy sort is clearly the one to catch.

Saxophone - Any horse that won its last start is worth another look; veteran geldings have all of your focus.

Long Shot - Stormy Game

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $15,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Imperatriz - It's that man Avila again with a drop down from MSW to maiden claiming; need not be much to win.

Gallant Victory - FTS from Marcelo Polanco; leap of faith that Joel Rosario knows more about the filly than me.

Long Shot - Shine 'n Time

Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $22,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Self Insured - Joel Rosario had choices and lands here; second out off the claim by the clever Jeff Mullins.

Fantasy Free - Have not seen Garrett Gomez around lately; traveling man tries to return to SoCal a popular winner.

Long Shot - Shelter Island

Race 7 - 1 1/8th miles, $100,000 Native Diver Handicap, 3-year-olds and up

Neko Bay - Was overmatched in the BC Dirt Mile; 6-YO has been handled like fine china, may be a player this year.

Lava Man - Been retired 18-months since the '08 Eddie Read; has a rabbit in Square Eddie to set an honest pace.

Long Shot - Mast Track

Race 8 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $42,000, Optional claiming $62,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Linda Lou - Tiny edge in a most difficult heat; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip, battle royale late.

Van Brit - Was prepped in last off a 8-month vacation; has a solid turf resume and could surprise in here.

Long Shot - Value Stream

Race 9 - 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Island of Zen - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; Greg Gilchrist is aces too.

Extra Energy - Beaten favorite can bounce back with an improved effort; big rider switch to Rafael Bejarano.

Long Shot - Mum's Zip

Best Bet - I Swear (race 1)

Hollywood Friday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/6/$26.60; Long Shots, 8/2/$10.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$2.60

Hollywood Totals - 346/86/$540.00; Long Shots, 170/25/$245.60; Best Bets, 20/10/$35.80

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #1-1A Twilight Ross-Brendyn Jo (9/5) in race 5 at Fair Grounds. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Friday, Pay In Kind was scratched at Aqueduct. Stats - 184/132/$1,033.70