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HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

By Richard Eng

Post Time 2 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $52,000, Claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds

The Bat Signal - Jeff Mullins claimed specifically for Del Mar; he broke his maiden here last August.

Mr. Monkey Jones - Big class drop puts him right into the mix; first time racing for a claiming price.

Long Shot - Captain Keli

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Cactus Flyer - Beaten favorite was claimed by John Sadler; well spotted to win and maybe get claimed again.

Unleashed - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; need not be much to win.

Long Shot - Skim Milk

Race 3 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $50,000, Claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds

Paddy the Pro - Was thought of enough to run in the Breeders' Cup; key for me is Garrett Gomez is riding.

Unbridled Story - Speedy sort figures to lead or sit close up; won this condition two races back.

Long Shot - Remus

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $70,000, Optional claiming $100,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Lethal Heat - An Unusual Heat for Barry Abrams that adores Del Mar; been away 7-months, that's the key.

So Long Sonoma - Another dead late closer in a paceless looking race; mare has run well at Del Mar before.

Long Shot - Million Dollar Run

Race 5 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $65,000, Optional claiming 462,500, 3-year-olds and up

Wild Diplomat - Tiny edge in an impossible race; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip for Joe Talamo.

Noblety - Talk about a difficult start to a pick 6 c/o or $382K; sharp claim by Brian Koriner.

Long Shot - Red Alert Day

Race 6 - 7 furlongs, $100,000 Fleet Treat, Cal-breds, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Saucey Evening - Her record versus Cal-breds is nearly flawless; this field and distance is right up her alley.

Century Park - Like the turn back in distance from routes to this elongated sprint; will be firing late.

Long Shot - Ultra Blend

Race 7 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $51,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

Marcello - Bob Baffert has an uncoupled entry, one will likely win; his barn reportedly is full of fast babies.

Oceanographer - How many times do big tout horses win?; watch the tote board closely for more clues.

Long Shot - Tiny Woods

Race 8 - 1 1/8th miles (turf), $350,000 Eddie Read Handicap, 3-year-olds and up

Whatsthescript - Third start off a 6-month hiatus should be his best; may have moved too early in last.

Monterrey Jazz - Speedball needs to be allowed to roll from the get go; key is what Thorn Song will do.

Long shot - Dakota Phone

Race 9 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $57,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Position A - Just missed last time in a solid try; returns to synthetic where he's run some fast races.

Bet On Victor - Gets big class relief from graded stakes for this; Vladimir Cerin barn has opened up hot.

Long Shot - Santamonicacanyon

Race 10 - 6 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Big Mahogany - Been away 16-months and is a first time gelding; Peter Miller barn held him out for Del Mar.

Quality Plus - Logical chalk ran a huge race last time from post 13; beaten favorite has room to improve.

Long Shot - Barney Bass

Best Bet - The Bat Signal (race 1)

Del Mar Friday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/3/$16.20; Long Shots, 9/2/$19.00; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.20

Del Mar Totals - 48/11/$93.20; Long Shots, 27/4/$46.60; Best Bets, 3/1/$3.20

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #1 Hold'em Or Fold'em (2/1) in race 10 at Monmouth Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Friday, East Breaks ran second at Monmouth Park paying $2.80 to place and $2.40 to show. Stats - 106/85/$617.70

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