HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds

Bertran Hill - Beaten favorite has yet to get a clean break or run yet; he's got some ability.

Wolf Tail - Grinding second last time in an improved effort; from the hot Doug O'Neill barn.

Long Shot - Zees Echo

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Kaylie's Joy - Speedball gets one of the better speed riders in Felipe Valdez; catch me if you can.

Bubbley Blonde - Was favored in debut and ran a game second; she can move forward for Kathy Walsh.

Long Shot - Afleet's Picasso

Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $22,000, Claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds and up

Souvenir Slew - His recent races have been on grass; his synthetic resume is above average.

Cousin Joe - Tepid chalk has not won a race in 2-years; Joel Rosario will sit and make one run.

Long Shot - High Investment

Race 4 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

Scofield Barracks - Closed fast after an awkward start; a decent break and his job will be easier.

Jamieson - Speedball ran well off a 14-month hiatus; if he moves forward a step, he'll be tough.

Long Shot - Lethal Dose

Race 5 - 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 20 feet), Purse $33,000, Claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

That's Hot - Beaten favorite has been knocking on the door; Danny Sorenson gets you value too.

Mission Viejo Halo - Takes a big class drop to face these; better suited for turf and sprinting.

Long Shot - Ms. Olympio

Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $29,000, Maiden claiming $80,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Simply Put - Been away 18-months, but showed ability; key for me is Garrett Gomez takes the call.

Red White and Brew - Runs first time for a price tag; speedy sort figures to save all the ground.

Long Shot - Bit of a Lady

Race 7 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Underground - Bob Baffert baby was super impressive in debut win; appeared to win within herself.

Miss Silver Brook - She seems better suited for synthetics; like that Rafael Bejarano takes the call.

Long Shot - Dish the Dirt

Race 8 - 1 1/4 miles (turf, rail at 20 feet), $150,000 Beverly Hills Handicap, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Black Mamba - She keeps having traffic problems; with today's 6-pack, Garrett Gomez should shake free.

Toque de Queda - Part of the Bobby Frankel mystery; his horses aren't running to their press clippings.

Long Shot - Charming Legacy

Race 9 - 7 1/2 furlongs, Purse $11,000, Claiming $8,000, 3-year-olds and up

Anziyan's Song - Last time he ran for $8K, he waqs an easy winner; back into his comfort zone.

Crimson Star - All out winner last time tries for a repeat; tactical speed to sit a nice trip.

Long Shot - Watch Over Me

Best Bet - Black Mamba (race 8)

Hollywood Park Saturday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 20/5/$55.40; Long Shots, 10/2/$17.00; Best Bet, 1/1/$2.60

Hollywood Park Totals - 701/169/$1,220.00; Long Shots, 349/61/$644.40; Best Bets, 39/15/$69.40

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #1 Classical Closing (7/2) in race 10 at Churchill Downs. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Saturday, Golden Tree ran second at Churchill Downs paying $3.20 to place and $2.60 to show. Stats - 92/74/$550.90