HORSE RACING
TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $20,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up
On Fire - Among many taking a steep class drop, this guy from $50K to $25K; showed good tactical speed in last.
The Firebird - Rafael Bejarano returns after a few days in Maryland; logical chalk just missed last time out.
Long Shot - Harlene
Race 2 - 7 1/2 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $10,000, 3-year-olds and up
Oceanography - Bobby Frankel cull wants to race covered up; turns to David Flores to guide him correctly.
Crimson Star - Tepid chalk in a wide open race; woke up last time when dropped into this bottom class.
Long Shot - Justinplace
Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $50,000, Optional claiming $80,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Daylumney - Filly showed synthetic skills in England, is imported to SoCal; she is bred to be a good one.
Vikkilee - Ground saving trip from the under-utilized Brice Blanc; has shown better results on synthetics.
Long Shot - Life by R R
Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up
Tactful - Been away 8-months, but tussled with tougher at Del Mar and Oak Tree; need not be much to graduate.
Star Redeemer - Awful run last time off a 4-month; he's better than that and should improve this time out.
Long Shot - Premiere Flyer
Race 5 - 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $33,000, Claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds and up
Pat the Cool Cat - John Sadler barn is starting to heat up again; becoming a turf sprint specialist.
Mini Do - He's won 4-of-8 starts on grass, maybe that's where they should keep him; good tactical speed.
Long Shot - Sunny Peace
Race 6 - 7 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Music Magic - Exits a key race that yielded Witty and Lady Lumberjack; expect wholesale improvement tonight.
Donttellmewhattodo - Sharp MSW win, now facing winners for the first time; O'Neill barn is heating up.
Long Shot - Magical Victory
Race 7 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $39,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Dailies - Just missed last time in a strong effort; she is by Arch so turf could be her prefereed surface.
Doughnut - Interesting price horse won on grass two back for a price tag; she drops down again, wake up call.
Long Shot - Spanish Ice
Race 8 - 1 5/8th miles, $100,000 Gallant Man Handicap, 3-year-olds and up
Church Service - I'm a glutton for punishement, eased in last, that's for me; leap of faith in Rafael Bejarano.
Stream Cat - Tepid chalk in an open marathon; fired fast late in last for an upset Tokyo City win.
Long Shot - Power Blitz
Race 9 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
So Hottie - Been knocking on the door; gets dropped down in class with the addition of Rafael Bejarano.
Michelle Marie - If Joel Rosario had choices, he lands here instead of the chalk; beaten chalk in last.
Long Shot - Hadrians Empress
Best Bet - So Hottie (race 9)
Hollywood Saturday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 20/6/$49.80; Long Shots, 10/3/$33.40; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Hollywood Totals - 295/74/$527.00; Long Shots, 149/25/$276.80; Best Bets, 17/6/$33.40
SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #6 Allrightsrevered (3/1) in race 7 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Saturday, Daring Child ran out at Arlington Park. Stats - 70/54/$410.80
