HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 7:05 p.m.

Race 1 – 6 furlongs, Purse $37,000, Claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds

The Bat Signal – Stalking style should be flattered by the fast pace scenario; takes over in the lane.

Point Attended – Part of an uncoupled Eric Guillot entry; drops from San Vicente for a price tag, may scratch.

Long Shot – Leavethegateopen

Race 2 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $32,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds

Joe Carl – Has won twice around 2-turns, makes his grass debut tonight; in top form for Jerry Hollendorfer.

Defense King – Should get value with Bejarano off, bugboy up; simple tactics of hug the rail, grind late.

Race 3 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, 2-year-olds

Siete Machos – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; blinkers off tonight.

At the Front – Leap of faith that Rafael Bejarano on a FTS means something; from the live John Sadler barn.

Long Shot – Ancient Wisdom

Race 4 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $25,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

Deep Pockets – Will be helped if the cool night air helps the speed; chance to sit a perfect trip.

Scorpion Time – Chalk has shown ability on turf, tries synthetic here; been closing with a rush.

Long Shot – Troubletimesthree

Race 5 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Salty Sarah – Ran well off a 6-month hiatus; should improve more for Garrett Gomez who remains loyal.

Dani Reese – Debut winner takes the big class jump to face winners for the first time; will be way overbet.

Long Shot – Gold Goddess

Race 6 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $16,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Ellie L – Dead late closer has gotten pieces, but not the whole enchilada; very slow group to beat.

Zaina – Has tactical speed to lead or follow close up; third start off a 1-year hiatus.

Long Shot – Ruby Slippers

Race 7 – 1 mile (turf), $100,000 Flawlessly, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Jehan – Can turn the tables on Strawberry Tart; big rider switch to Joel Rosario for the money shot.

Strawberry Tart – Winner at 13/1 odds in the Manhattan Beach; now tries 2-turns for the first time.

Long Shot – Oilgonewile

Race 8 – 7 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Bonkersforbinkers – Showed big improvement in second career start; moves inside from post 11 in last.

Candy Coat – Second time Cliff Sise babies improve a lot; parking lot post is fine in this elongated sprint.

Long Shot – Fiery Rebel

Best Bet – The Bat Signal (race 1)

Hollywood Park Thursday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/3/$21.80; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Hollywood Park Totals – 733/177/$1,269.40; Long Shots, 366/62/$653.60; Best Bets, 41/16/$72.80

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY – #7 Funny Moon (3/1) in race 8 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Thursday, Icetate ran second at Churchill Downs paying $3.40 to place and $2.80 to show. Stats – 94/75/$557.10