HORSE RACING
TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds
Run Over You - A.C. Avila barn got hot during Del Mar; nice Fairplex winner can do it again at Oak Tree.
Uncle Jeep - Tepid chalk does a favorable turn back in distance; could be a closer in this elongated sprint.
Long Shot - Saint Chocolate
Race 2 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up
Yankee Visionary - For forgiving handicappers who can draw a line thru his last debacle; races before that are all good.
Copa de Plata - In form class jumper has winning ways; should see a perfect stalking position from post 6.
Long Shot - Six Pack Abs
Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $13,000, Claiming $10,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Our Storm - Adds blinkers on after a dismal last race; her races before that are all fast enough to upset.
Sunny Peace - Speedy sort slides down the claiming ladder to this lowest rung; it'll be Phoenix after this.
Long Shot - Wondrous Event
Race 4 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 24 feet), Purse $29,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up
Yes It's a Cat - Just missed last time against Soupy; can turn the tables on that one.
Wild Diplomat - Tactical speed to sit a perfect trip; speed will be aided with the turf rail out 24 feet.
Long Shot - Soupy
Race 5 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $14,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Hot Summer Breeze - Will not find an easier spot than this to get her picture taken; saves ground and angles out late.
Flash Dance - She is an admirable 11-of-13 in the money; proven to have no killer instinct whatsoever.
Long Shot - A Clever Ten
Race 6 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 2-year-olds
Winter Camp - Could not have broken his maiden any easier; this is a big class rise, not facing much though.
Peacenik - Blew a flat tire in his SoCal debut at 4/5 odds; capable of a form reversal at a square price.
Long Shot - Towser
Race 7 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 24 feet), Purse $47,000, Optional claiming $62,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
April Pride - Disappointed as the favorite in last; she should benefit from her second start in 6-months.
Bel Air Sizzle - Her Del Mar races were all slow, maybe better in Arcadia; gets big time class relief.
Long Shot - Pericia Fina
Race 8 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $14,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up
Sky Account - Bubble burst in last after an auspicious debut; big rider switch to Martin Garcia signals intent.
Annie's Loaded - Was flattered when Dreams Afleet and Terrify won next out; if she improves a step, she's right there.
Long Shot - Greek Advantage
Best Bet - Hot Summer Breeze (race 5)
Santa Anita Wednesday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/3/$15.40; Long Shots, 9/1/$7.40; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Santa Anita Totals - 17/3/$15.40; Long Shots, 9/1/$7.40; Best Bets, 1/0/$0
SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #5 Starship Angel (7/2) in race 2 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Wednesday, Rising Moon won at Belmont Park paying $5.90 to win, $3.20 to place and $2.40 to show. Stats - 140/107/$804.10
