HORSE RACING

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