HORSE RACING
TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Race 1 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 24 feet), Purse $16,000, Starter allowance $12,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Talktoomuch - Slides back to the her class comfort level; faced much tougher turf foes at Del Mar.
Bright Moon - Huge rider switch to David Flores for the money shot; her race two back is fast enough to upset.
Long Shot - Saint's Crown
Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $14,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds
Form a Posse - Was flattered when he chased a next out winner last time; slides down the claiming ladder.
Pat's Legacy - Tepid chalk in a wide open 6-pack; won a condition claimer, now red-flag dropped in price tag.
Long Shot - Moral Hazard
Race 3 - 6 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Wickednwackyingrid - Good effort facing $50K horses on the turf in last; her two races before that were corkers.
Sweetpea - Will try to turn the tables on the favorite; game of cat and mouse, who leads and who follows.
Long Shot - Debating Society
Race 4 - 1 mile, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 2-year-olds
That Ol'blackmagic - Claimed by Mike Mitchell off a well bet debut; ran evenly, has only one direction to go, up.
Bradio Station - Tepid favorite taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; adds blinkers on.
Long Shot - Warrens Temptation
Race 5 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 24 feet), $60,000 Swingtime, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Bel Air Sizzle - When Barry Abrams wheels back on short rest, 11 days, watch out; will be closing out of the clouds.
Zardana - Speedball will love the turf rail out 24 feet; you'll have to catch this mare to win.
Long Shot - Meydan Princess
Race 6 - 1 mile, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 2-year-olds
Mikeswayorthehiway - Forgiving handicappers like to see excuse lines; big rider switch to Joel Rosario signals intent.
Brother Louie - Tepid chalk made a huge middle move before tiring late; chance if he improves another step.
Long Shot - One Lucky Guy
Race 7 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Lady Alex - John Sadler has an uncoupled entry; Joel Rosario had his choice and opted for this maiden winner.
I Swear - Rafael Bejarano gladly takes the live seconds of John Sadler; could easily be a Sadler quinella.
Long Shot - Terrify
Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, $65,000 Louis Rowan, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Free Flying Soul - Part of a strong uncoupled Bruce Headley entry; can turn the tables with Supermodel.
Ashley's Kitty - Like the turn back in distance from a Fairplex route for this; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.
Long Shot - Supermodel
Race 9 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 24 feet), Purse $42,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up
Amazombie - Beaten favorite has run two decent turf tries; Bill Spawr puts blinkers on for a more focused effort.
Raise the River - Ran fast enough to win an allowance race in last; he is 10-of-12 in the money, but refuses to win.
Long Shot - Tropical Heat
Best Bet - Amazombie (race 9)
Santa Anita Sunday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/6/$28.60; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.40
Santa Anita Totals - 168/40/$290.00; Long Shots, 84/13/$158.40; Best Bets, 10/7/$31.40
SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #3 Acronym (7/5) in race 3 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Sunday, Lagun Amiga won at Hawthorne paying $4.40 to win, $3.00 to place and $2.60 to show. Stats - 148/111/$839.50
