HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1--1 mile, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds

Personality Kid--Third start off a 2-month hiatus could be his best; rail post helps in a very difficult heat.

Mr. Bossy Pants--Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; pedigree to like 2-turns.

Long Shot--Afleet Eagle

Race 2--1 mile, Purse $27,000, Claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

El Greco--Has won two in a row and is dropped in class by Jorge Periban; race is his for the taking.

Hoist the Sail--Ran razor sharp for John Sadler, now is claimed by Jack Carava; like that Bejarano remains loyal.

Long Shot--Dr Zaentz

Race 3--7 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Fine Time to Leave--If she repeats her last race, sheíll crush these; Mike Mitchell has had a terrific meeting.

Lunch Money--Outran her 11/1 odds last time when third; interesting that Rafael Bejarano switches to this gal.

Long Shot--Ivy by the Shore

Race 4--51/2 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

No Prodigal--Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; speed to control throughout.

Niger River--Class drop helped in last as he broke through with a career best race; needs to repeat the effort.

Long Shot--Goodlookindude

Race 5--1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $42,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies, 4-year-olds

Cyprus Lady--Not real keen on betting a horse claimed away from Mike Mitchell; winner if she has one more left in her.

Yasinisi--She is fast enough, but definitely lacks a killer instinct; Alex Solis has been riding great.

Long Shot--Ditto This

Race 6--7 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Coracao Beijo--Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; sheís fast enough already.

Foxy Approval--Figures to be way overbet with Rafael Bejarano taking over; parking lot post in an elongated sprint.

Long Shot--Sand Bridled

Race 7--11/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $52,000, Optional claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds and up

Romp--Big rider switch to Rafael Bejarano for the money shot; chance to sit closer to the pace in this marathon.

Isipingo--Tepid favorite in another difficult race; he consistently runs fast races, just doesnít win enough.

Long Shot--Victorian Prince

Race 8--1 1/16th miles, Purse $16,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Cadeaux du Monde--Races first time as a gelding and first time with Rafael Bejarano; saves ground, grinds late.

Mort Robbins--Tepid favorite in a wide open affair; just missed last time in a solid effort.

Long Shot--Mystification

Best Bet - No Prodigal (race 4)

Santa Anita Thursday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/5/$29.40; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.00

Santa Anita Totals - 1,249/307/$2,118.80; Long Shots, 607/93/$1,102.00; Best Bets, 73/29/$105.80

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #2 Wicked B. Havior (3/1) in race 8 at Keeneland. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Thursday, Nergal won at Keeneland paying $5.00 to win, $2.80 to place and $2.40 to show. Stats - 45/37/$274.70