HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

By Richard Eng

Post Time 2 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $32,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Martini Mixer - Claimed by Peter Miller off a sharp win last time; moves up one notch in class, comfortable.

Love to Fish Kona - Good second to the favorite in last; could improve in second start off a 5-month sabbatical.

Long Shot - Cactus Flyer

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $75,000, Optional claiming $100,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Coco Belle - Went a furlong too far in the A Gleam; she is a nice sprinter and 6-furlongs is her max distance.

Golden Doc A - She needs a confidence builder in the worst way; Barry Abrams adds blinkers on today.

Long Shot - Ashley's Kitty

Race 3 - 1 1/8th miles (turf), Purse $60,000, Optional claiming $80,000, 3-year-olds

Mark S the Cooler - Ran a winning race last time except for Afleet Eagle; main thing is he's not big on winning.

Pleasure to Ride - Gets tested for class today facing a tough task; he's in good form, deserves to step up.

Long Shot - Vaquero

Race 4 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $51,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Star of Sapphire - Key for me is Mike Smith jumps off Baffert to ride FTS for Biancone; watch the tote for clues.

Imperatriz - Of the ones with experience, her last race was best; A.C. Avila barn has been heating up of late.

Long Shot - Linda Surprise

Race 5 - 1 1/16th miles (turf), Purse $44,000, Claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds and up

Seminole Native - I like the way he fired late last time; Gary Stute wheels him back in 8-days, a positive.

Epic Power - Takes a big class drop down to a surefire comfort level; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Long Shot - Our Partner

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

Morton Owen - Been away 4-months, should be fresh, fit and dangerous; figures to come flying late.

Smokenomore - Beaten favorite in debut 10-months ago; Bill Spawr barn is starting to heat up.

Long Shot - Al N Con

Race 7 - 6 furlongs, Purse $57,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Bet On Victor - In form horse has a chance to upset better talent; like the rider switch to Corey Nakatani.

Coronet of a Baron - Logical chalk returns off a 9-month hiatus; he ran with the best last year, high ceiling.

Long Shot - Bestdressed

Race 8 - 1 1/8th miles (turf), $350,000 John C. Mabee, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Tuscan Evening - This filly knows how to win; will save all the ground under Joel Rosario, fight it out late.

Gotta Have Her - If you like Tuscan Evening, this mare is right behind her; upset chance with a good trip.

Long Shot - Meydan Princess

Race 9 - 1 1/8th miles, Purse $17,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up

Dadsalittleunusual - Mike Mitchell barn is heating up so expect improvement; dead late closer will need a trip.

Yodelen Dan - Beaten favorite has found no takers in the claim box; Jeff Mullins shoves him down our throats again.

Long Shot - Summer Survivor

Race 10 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds

Meili - Fast sprinter will stretch out for the first time; she'll be in front, catch her to win.

Inca's Flight - She is bred to route, stretches out for the first time; Nakatani will sit and make one run.

Long Shot - Brookie Girl

Best Bet - Martini Mixer (race 1)

Del Mar Saturday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 18/4/$33.40; Long Shots, 10/1/$20.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.00

Del Mar Totals - 324/81/$574.00; Long Shots, 170/17/$206.60; Best Bets, 17/7/$29.20

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #9 Spanish Wedding (8/1) in race 7 at Monmouth Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Saturday, Lauro ran out at Belmont Park. Stats - 122/96/$714.30