HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

By Richard Eng

Post Time 3 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $30,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

I Swear - He is 6-for-6 in the money and at any distance; absolutely flew in last, but was a stride late.

Asanti - Loses Joel Rosario to the chalk, picks up Garrett Gomez; she had obstacles to overcome in last.

Long Shot - Joint Agreement

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $80,000, 2-year-olds

Gallant Gent - Nice claim by Craig Lewis, won right out of the box; has a lot of conditions left to win.

Court Mischief - Was visually impressive in NoCal debut win; facing much tougher today, respect Hollendorfer.

Long Shot - Color of Courage

Race 3 - 1 mile, Purse $29,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds and up

Great Home - Second best last time in first start for a price tag; figures to show improvement tonight.

Allaboutthecapital - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; Garrett Gomez rides.

Long Shot - Hidden Trail

Race 4 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $30,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 2-year-olds

Peacenik - Wesley Ward got away with one at Calder; don't expect this guy to run for a price tag any time soon.

Waking Up - Could be a Calder exacta if this guy runs to hoyle; well prepped by Doug O'Neill barn.

Long Shot - Seeuat Sticknstein

Race 5 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $60,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Enriched - Should see plenty of pace to flatter his late running style; Joel Rosario will sit and make one run.

Nitro Active - Gets class relief from a solid second in a Cal-bred stakes; tactical speed to sit a trip.

Long Shot - Acclamation

Race 6 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Flyinginformation - The less starts the better at this bottom level; troubled debut, then got claimed by Jack Carava.

Tribal Fire - Her last 3 starts are all fast enough to make the number; must be considered in the trifecta.

Long Shot - Storm'n Marisa

Race 7 - 6 furlongs, Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Earstoyou - Wicked fast pace should set it up for the closers; Joe Talamo is a cool come from behind customer.

She's Very Rare - Came out of the woods to win last time; Garrett Gomez continues to burn up money on favorites.

Long Shot - Blame the Wine

Race 8 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 7 feet), $85,000 Sandy Blue Handicap, Fillies, 3-year-olds

April Pride - Been improving with each U.S. start; appears that Jim Cassidy is ready to tackle bigger fish.

Ultra Blend - She has been in tough heats, all sprinting; good spot to try 2-turns, rail saves a lot of ground.

Long Shot - Dash Dot Dash

Race 9 - 6 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Auntgrace - Faltered in the lane off a 6-month hiatus; she should be tighter here and may not stop.

Youknowwhatilike - Dead late closer draws a parking lot post; offers good value if off at 6/1 odds.

Long Shot - Flash Dance

Best Bet - Peacenik (race 4)

Del Mar Thursday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/5/$24.00; Long Shots, 8/1/$9.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.80

Del Mar Totals - 374/92/$646.00; Long Shots, 197/22/$252.80; Best Bets, 20/8/$33.00

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #2 China (8/5) in race 3 at Saratoga. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Thursday, Tiny Woods ran out at Saratoga. Stats - 125/96/$714.30