HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $17,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Sheza Maneater – Bob Baffert cull holds a big speed and class edge over these; clearly the one to beat.

Recess – Another taking a big class drop in search of victory; exits turf, saves ground inside.

Long Shot – Cape Diver

Race 2 – 6 furlongs, Purse $11,000, Claiming $8,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Starstruck Kristen – Ran evenly in first race off a 8-month hiatus; could sneak up and improve here.

Kentucky Outing – Logical chalk is clearly the one to beat; 14-of-15 career races ran first or second.

Long Shot – Runaway Cozzene

Race 3 – 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 10 feet), Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up

Adebayor – Beaten favorite turns back in distance here; like that Rafael Bejarano remains loyal.

Dixie Passion – Just missed last time at 13/1, is favored today; tactical speed to sit a trip.

Long Shot – Structural

Race 4 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $26,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Twoformeoneforyou – The fact Joel Rosario returns is a very good sign; beat this kind two races ago.

Voodoo’s Vision – Tepid chalk in an open race; the switch to Martin Pedroza will matter in the stretch.

Long Shot – Malusita

Race 5 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 10 feet), Purse $50,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

Scott’s Spirit – Speedball gets a top front end rider in Mike Smith; he’ll nurse every inch from him.

Suit Yourself – Has run some good races since claimed by Oscar Garcia; can sneak up on them late.

Long Shot – Nashoba Express

Race 6 – 5 furlongs, Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Holloween Candy – Candy Ride babies have been doing very well; this gal will be hot on the tote board.

Laura’s Pleasure – Escorted a solid pace in debut; Troeger is a long time former aide to Jeff Mullins.

Long Shot – Modality

Race 7 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 10 feet), Purse $50,000, Optional claiming $80,000, 3-year-olds

Backbackbackgone – Speedball scratched from a NoCal stakes; Mike Smith plays catch me if you can.

Cleisthenes – John Sadler says he’s the goods, we’ll find out; like that Garrett Gomez takes the call.

Long Shot – Rainbow Goose

Race 8 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Meetyouatgrouion’s – Typical green debut, slow start, fast finish; expect better from the rail.

Deceptively – Was favored in debut, did not stride out until late; race experience can only help.

Long Shot – Fair Kisses

Best Bet – Adebayor (race 3)

Hollywood Park Sunday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/5/$27.60; Long Shots, 9/1/$9.20; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.40

Hollywood Park Totals – 718/174/$1,247.60; Long Shots, 358/62/$653.60; Best Bets, 40/16/$72.80

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY – #2 Icetate (3/1) in race 11 at Churchill Downs. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Sunday, Classical Closing ran out at Churchill Downs. Stats – 93/74/$550.90