HORSE RACING

TODAY AT OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 mile, Purse $22,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

West Ruler - Sharp debut winner claimed by John Sadler; spotted smartly to win again with Rafael Bejarano up.

Miss Edyta - Clever win for Kayla Stra who returns from NoCal to ride her; has ability at this low class level.

Long Shot - Victory Dash

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $28,000, Maiden claiming $100,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Can't Topper - Tiny edge in a real dart throw of a race; you'll have an edge of seeing the tote board action.

Lost Prophet - Shown she can run a little bit in two MSW tries; runs for a price tage, not much to beat here.

Long Shot - Led Advantage

Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 30 feet), $50,000 California Sky, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

Bonfante - Joel Rosario had choices and lands with this Ron McAnally 8-YO; sits back and flies fast late.

Bestdressed - Tepid chalk in an incredibly wide open affair; a repeat of his Cal Cup third would beat these.

Long Shot - Dance With Gable

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Deuce Amore - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; need not be much to compete.

Youknowwhatilike - She's 0-for-9, but most of these don't look like they can run at all; will be grinding late.

Long Shot - Sky Account

Race 5 - 1 mile, Purse $12,000, Claiming $10,000, 3-year-olds

Morton Owen - Did not run badly in last when beatn only 3-lengths; drops in class to a very winable spot.

Jazzandthemagician - Interesting class drop from the Pomona Derby to a $10K claimer; has a ton of back class.

Long Shot - Defense King

Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Que Sera Sera - Decent third as the favorite in last; if she improves one step, she'll be tough to beat.

Ginny Fitz - Jose Valdivia is having a terrible meet; the kid can still ride if he could ever get a live horse.

Long Shot - Captivating Lyrics

Race 7 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 30 feet), $40,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Malibu Win - Chance to steal a win as the lone early speed; aided by the turf rail out a maximum 30-feet.

Bombina - Unknown import debuts in clever Kathy Walsh hands; first time Lasix and huge weight reduction.

Long Shot - Andalacia

Race 8 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Musical Grace - Beaten favorite has been well backed in all 3 career starts; needs not be much to beat these.

Warren's Decision - Put up a fight last time, more than most in here have done; showed solid improvement in last.

Long Shot - Reel Spinner

Best Bet - Que Sera Sera (race 6)

Santa Anita Sunday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/4/$26.60; Long Shots, 9/1/$19.20; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals - 344/87/$540.40; Long Shots, 173/31/$319.60; Best Bets, 20/9/$37.20

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #5 Perfect Officer (2/1) in race 3 at Keeneland. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Sunday, Caprice ran out at Keeneland. Stats - 156/115/$870.70