HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Maiden claiming $75,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Yankee Romance - Aptly named for the baseball post-season; exits a very talented MSW, drops in for a price tag.

Jet Blue Girl - Was flattered when Fairway Road won next out; slow early, fast late like a typical green baby.

Long Shot - Miss Celebration

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Date With Fate - Turned in two good efforts at Del Mar; appears ready to take the next step and win.

Woman Warrior - Exits two bullet workouts signalling her readiness; tactical speed to sit a nice trip.

Long Shot - Malusita

Race 3 - 6 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 2-year-olds

Buyer's Remorse - Had to overcome post 12 in a good try last time; beaten favorite adds blinkers on here.

Cardiff Giant - Showed improvement off the claim by Jorge Periban; subtle class drop can only help.

Long Shot - Push Over

Race 4 - 1 1/8th miles (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $44,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Lexlenos - Big class relief from two grade 1 stakes for this; she should win if she is any kind of class filly.

Malibu Win - Her speed will be flattered by the turf rail out 30 feet; turf speed will be good up to the Breeders' Cup.

Long Shot - Good Time Sally

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $30,000, Claiming $40,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Yodelady O - Big class dropper from the John Sadler barn; dead late closer must move early if the pace is slow.

Foxy Bailey - Jerry Hollendorfer rarely makes a bad claim; he drops down in third start to recoup his expenses.

Long Shot - Doughnut

Race 6 - 7 furlongs, Purse $40,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up

Hidden Blessing - If he's 12/1 at post time, you have to play him; off the turf and turns back in distance.

Bring It Home - Like the turn back from a 2-turn mile for this elongated sprint; will be firing late.

Long Shot - Payment Approved

Race 7 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $47,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up

Black Bear Island - Classy colt makes his SoCal debut for Julio Canani; lost a head bob in the grade 1 Secretariat.

Pleasure to Ride - Speedball figures to just go from the rail; the rail will be out 30 feet except for graded stakes.

Long Shot - Tangled Tango

Race 8 - 6 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Claiming $10,000, 3-year-olds and up

Steady Demand - Jeff Mullins is never afraid to drop a horse down our throats; can win by 10-lengths or be eased.

Midwesterner - Steve Knapp is another trainer who loves to drop and win; grinder facing his easiest test yet.

Long Shot - Polish Quest

Best Bet - Steady Demand (race 8)

Santa Anita Sunday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 18/6/$34.00; Long Shots, 9/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.60

Santa Anita Totals - 86/20/$133.60; Long Shots, 43/5/$54.40; Best Bets, 5/3/$13.00

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #9 Bordeaux Bandit (2/1) in race 7 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Sunday, Smart Seattle was scratched at Belmont. Stats - 143/108/$810.90