HORSE RACING
TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $55,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up
M One Rifle - Was flattered by Grazen who has won a stakes since; Bruce Headley babies improve with racing.
D C Tapit - Like the turn back in distance to this elongated sprint; best stride will come in the stretch.
Long Shot - The Usual Q. T.
Race 2 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $36,000, Claiming 432,000, 3-year-olds and up
Cee Bargara - Has been the recipient of some weak rides; claimed by O'Neill, big switch to Garrett Gomez.
My City by the Bay - Speedy sort takes a big class drop to face these; problem is he's not big on winning.
Long Shot - Carman
Race 3 - 5 furlongs, Purse $55,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds
Hurricane Ike - You have the edge of watching the tote board for clues; many FTS, we'll see who can run.
Lions Story - FTS from the maestro Jerry Hollendorfer; Joel Rosario won five races on Saturday.
Long Shot - Winter Camp
Race 4 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $38,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up
Lang Field - Sliding down the claiming ladder to this career low level; has obviously slowed a step.
Yankee Bay - Another sliding down the claiming ladder to a win now or never level; figures to fire late.
Long Shot - Maroon
Race 5 - 5 furlongs, Purse $55,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds
Roman Counsel - Ran a winning race for this level last time; speedball plays catch me if you can.
Roos On the Loose - Interesting race experience including a stakes at Golden Gate; figures to get overlooked.
Long Shot - Baltic Point
Race 6 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $66,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 4-year-olds and up
Temple City - Lost in a stakes quality field last time; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.
Cavanal - Convincing win last time, capable of doing it again; gets the red hot Joel Rosario to ride.
Long Shot - Lockford
Race 7 - 6 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds and up
Bad Boy - Small edge in one of the toughest races on the card; wins for Mike Mitchell, then is dropped in class.
Self Insured - Been knocking on the door, now Eddie Truman switches to Rafael Bejarano; will be grinding late.
Long Shot - Justcruise
Race 8 - 1 1/4 miles (turf), $700,000 American Oaks, Filies, 3-year-olds
Mrs Kipling - Value pick at 6/1 odds, she fits well with these; the winner will need a perfect trip.
Gozzip Girl - She has really found a home on grass; rail skimming ride for KJ, she fires every time.
Long Shot - Rare Ransom
Race 9 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $58,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up
River Echo - I'm a big Julien Leparoux fan; he'll settle early and finish fast in the lane.
Phantom Wildcat - Like the turn back in distance from a route for this; tactical speed to sit a trip.
Long Shot - Spirit of Cochise
Race 10 - 7 furlongs, $300,000 Triple Bend Handicap, 3-year-olds and up
Rebellion - Julien Leparoux should suit his running style to a T; among many who will be flying late.
Noble Court - Ack Ack win was flattered by chasing an impossibly fast pace; the target will be Zensational.
Long Shot - Paul's Hope
Race 11 - 6 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Bouncer - Good middle move in first start in 7-months; figures to move forward today for Gary Mandella.
Sure Nice - Speedball could not overcome post 14 in last; also in return off a 8-month sabbatical.
Long Shot - Tribal Fire
Best Bet - Cee Bargara (race 2)
Hollywood Park Saturday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/6/$36.00; Long Shots, 9/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.20
Hollywood Park Totals - 765/187/$1,339.00; Long Shots, 383/64/$670.60; Best Bets, 43/18/$79.80
SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #6 Dixieland Star (7/5) in race 3 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Saturday, Warrior's Reward ran third at Belmont Park paying $2.10 to show. Stats - 96/77/$568.00
