HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

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

General Buffet – The Mike Pupye barn has been sizzling this meet; taking a big class drop from MSW to maiden claiming.

Juanca – Should get a lot more value today with Rafael Bejarano off; his race two back can put him into the mix.

Long Shot – Judge Kent

Race 2 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 4-year-olds and up

Runforthedoe – Bobby Frankel import is an interesting animal; Garrett Gomez slides over, a stakes winner already.

Guns On The Table – Tepid chalk in a wide open affair; exits the toughest race last time in the grade 1 Malibu.

Long Shot – Sixcess

Race 3 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

Mayor Marv – Beaten favorite continues to run well, but not well enough; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Infernal – Colt may finally get what he wants, a 2-turn route race; slower fractions put him closer to the pace.

Long Shot – Molten Lava

Race 4 – 6 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Claiming $16,000, 4-year-olds and up

Spot the Diplomat – Lost all chance in last with a poor start; he has enough back class to roll over the top of these.

Wheaton Hall – Logical chalk is taking a red flag drop from the Mike Mitchell barn; if he repeats his last, he’ll win.

Long Shot – Bewitching Bartok

Race 5 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Closing Speed – Like the parking lot post down the hillside course; Woodbine shippers continue to excel.

Spanish Bunny – Tepid chalk in a real dart throw of a race; she had 7-chances and has yet to finish even second.

Long Shot – Coracao Beijo

Race 6 – 7 furlongs, $150,000 Santa Ynez, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Alpha Kitten – Like the turn back in distance and exiting a grade 1 for this; cozy trip from a parking lot post.

Evita Argentina – No doubt she is better as a 1-turn sprinter; she’ll win around 2-turns in carefully chosen spots.

Long Shot – Deeveetee

Race 7 – 1 mile, $100,000 San Rafael, 3-year-olds

Square Eddie – Hard to go against a colt that nearly won the BC Juvenile; 3-months off, now starts his KY Derby campaign.

Charlie’s Moment – Thought he ran a better than looked race in the Real Quiet; jockey Rosario may have moved too soon.

Long Shot – Brother Keith

Race 8 – 1 1/16th miles, $150,000 San Fernando, 4-year-olds

Slew’s Tiznow – Didn’t beat much in the War Chant, but he did it well; colt has always been highly regarded.

Madeo – Hard luck horse is favored but he always seems to find trouble; no question much talent under the hood.

Long Shot – Cherokee Artist

Race 9 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $39,000, Claiming $50,000, 4-year-olds and up

Railroad – Tepid favorite ran great down the hill two races ago; Aaron Gryder figures to get a good trip.

Luhuk’s Dancer – Claimed by Doug O’Neill who puts him back on grass; may be better suited as a closing sprinter.

Long Shot – Broctane

Best Bet – Alpha Kitten (race 6)

Santa Anita Friday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/4/$26.40; Long Shots, 7/4/$38.40; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.80

Santa Anita Totals – 276/72/$478.00; Long Shots, 139/26/$301.20; Best Bets, 17/6/$23.60