HORSE RACING
TODAY AT DEL MAR
By Richard Eng
Post Time 2 p.m.
Race 1 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $44,000, Claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
Bitterbutsweet - Third start off a year hiatus; exits a minor stakes for this price tag, value at 5/1 odds.
Lullabytime - Mike Mitchell has an uncoupled entry, so eyeball both of them; first off the claim for Mitchell.
Long Shot - Lupit'sluckyangel
Race 2 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Hot Summer Breeze - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; his debut race was best.
Wanell - Trailed throughout in grass try; she was a lot more effective over synthetics in her debut.
Long Shot - Silver Heat
Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up
Broadway Promise - Ran a winning race for this level last time out; makes his SoCal debut facing easier.
Skipper's Honor - FTS is by Unusual Heat, need I say more; he's also trained by Barry Abrams.
Long Shot - Enamorado
Race 4 - 5 furlongs (turf), Purse $62,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up
Mr. Rod - Exits an upset stakes win in the Generous; been away 9-months, but definitely has the talent.
Details R Sketchy - Was highly regarded early on, then the wheels came off; could be a seriously good sprinter.
Long Shot - Dancing in Silks
Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Claiming $20,000, 4-year-olds and up
Public Image - Speedball will play catch me if you can; has tons of back class to handle this level.
All Money No Love - Claimed by Bob Hess off a sharp victory; all he needs to do is maintain his fitness.
Long Shot - Midwesterner
Race 6 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds
Cat Calloway - Moves inside from post 10 last time out; dead late closer should be able to save ground.
Sammy's a Runnin' - The race he needs to repeat is his debut try two back; sat still and rallied nicely.
Long Shot - Alpine Warrior
Race 7 - 1 1/16th miles (turf), Purse $32,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Coracao Beijo - Unseen since a poor start and fast finish in last; decent break makes his work easier.
Super Sophie - Won her U.S. debut over this Del Mar green; first time facing winners, see what she's made of.
Long Shot - Moscow Rising
Race 8 - 7 furlongs, $100,000 Real Good Deal, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds
M One Rifle - This is the kind of horse Mike Smith rides best; break on top and nurse him on the lead.
Royal Punisher - He ran a hole in the wind in debut; by Fusaichi Pegasus, he could be any kind.
Long Shot - Brushburn
Race 9 - 7 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Sure Tiz - Claimed by Melody Conlon and spotted nicely to win; she adds blinkers on for more focus.
Feed a Fever - Tepid chalk in a wide open finale; if you're like in the pick 6 carryover, I hope you're spread.
Long Shot - Fortyfivewithruby
Best Bet - Hot Summer Breeze (race 2)
Del Mar Thursday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 14/4/$27.80; Long Shots, 8/1/$14.60; Best Bet, 0/0/$0
Del Mar Totals - 289/74/$523.80; Long Shots, 151/15/$177.80; Best Bets, 15/6/$26.20
SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #1 Ruff and Ready (5/1) in race 7 at Saratoga. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Thursday, Fiftycentsondollar won at Monmouth Park paying $3.20 to win, $2.80 to place and $2.40 to show. Stats - 120/96/$714.30
