HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $46,000, Claiming $62,500, 4-year-olds and up

Vega’s Lord – Big class drop makes him a sneaky good pick in here; well regarded when he first came to the U.S.

Sensational Score – Third start off a 3-month hiatus; Mike Mitchell has an uncoupled entry, eyeball Plug Me In.

Long Shot – Our Partner

Race 2 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $14,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds

Norco Pal – Sliding down the claiming ladder to this very winable spot; closing fastest in the lane.

Turn to the King – Chalk bounced to the moon in last after a big win two back; that race, if repeated, kills these.

Long Shot – Crimson Star

Race 3 – 6 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds

New Bay – Big MSW win shown by 6-lengths clear to the third finisher; 5-weeks to overcome the big exertion.

Princeandrew – Was overmatched last time in the San Pedro; his race two back puts him right there with these.

Long Shot – Luckiest Man

Race 4 – 1 mile, Purse $21,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Singita – Did everything but win last time and at a higher class; rail post at one mile is a nice advantage.

Flash Dance – Rafael Becerra takes the blinkers off for this; running style suggest she should stretch out OK.

Long Shot – Dixie Lucky

Race 5 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $52,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up

Cat Brulay – Ran one paced down the hill, that doesn’t get it done on turf; Vienna takes the blinkers off, good move.

Temple Cat – Rough trip when clipped heels into the first turn, then Bejarano protected him, has lots of talent.

Long Shot – Smooth and Savvy

Race 6 – 6 furlongs, Purse $32,000, Maiden claiming $100,000, 3-year-olds

Gretsky – Ran a better than looked race in debut; Neil Drysdale babies are deadly when using first time on Lasix.

Dubai Rainbow – His last 3 races are all pretty good for this class; move up if Princeandrew wins in race 3.

Long Shot – Fiery Rebel

Race 7 – 7 furlongs, $150,000 San Vicente, 3-year-olds

Evita Argentina – Filly versus colts, John Sadler knows what he’s doing; she is proven best as a closing sprinter.

Leedstheway – Two sharp wins point this one out; gelding him early probable made the difference, very high ceiling.

Long Shot – Wall Street Wonder

Race 8 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), $150,000 Buena Vista Handicap, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Modern Look – Her job will be easier after many scratches; group 1 filly is another potential Bobby Frankel superstar.

Trouble Maker – I expect her to draw in after scratches; she offers a ton of value and will be overlooked.

Long Shot – Foxysox

Race 9 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Drama Cat – Like the turn back in distance; Garrett Gomez doesn’t ride too many cheap races, this must be good.

Classic Demand – Ran a much improved race in last and from parking lot post 11; Peter Eurton having a great meet.

Long Shot – Joint Agreement

Best Bet – Modern Look (race 8)

Santa Anita Sunday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 18/8/$55.40; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals – 635/152/$1,042.60; Long Shots, 317/49/$572.40; Best Bets, 37/12/$47.20

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY – #6 Crowninshield (9/2) in race 6 at Philadelphia Park. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet. On Sunday, E.F.F. Sher ran second at Tampa and paid $4.00 to place and $2.80 to show. Stats – 10/8/$51.30