HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $23,000, Claiming $20,000, 4-year-olds and up

Frankelstein - He has proven to prefer the synthetic surfaces; tactical speed to sit just off the pacesetters.

Dadsalittleunusual - Finally broke thru with a win in last after quite a drought; they stay good for Mike Mitchell.

Long Shot - Skippy Due

Race 2 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $52,000, Allowance, Fillies, 3-year-olds

April Pride - Just missed in last chasing a good one in Navigator; similar set up here chasing Burg Berg.

Burg Berg - Logical speed horse stretches out around 2-turns for the first time; Tyler Baze can control the tempo.

Long Shot - Malusita

Race 3 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Xtraordinary - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; shortens up in distance too.

L'Aziza - Speedy sort must draw in from the also eligible list; she too is taking a drop from MSW to maiden claiming.

Long Shot - Warren's Neverleft

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Brought It - Claimed by Ruben Cardenas, this mare has proven to adore synthetic surfaces; can lead or follow close up.

Havens Lake - Slid down the claiming ladder to this comfort level; she is fast enough to run a repeat effort.

Long Shot - Shebang

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up

Flip the Penny - Beat many of these last time in similar conditions; has been very consistent for trainer Bill Spawr.

Wineshine - Disappointing trip to Turf Paradise, is well spotted to make amends; saves all the ground for Michael Baze.

Long Shot - Sorcerers Spell

Race 6 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $42,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies, 4-year-olds

My Maloof Rocker - Jack Carava practically won out already on this claim; logical choice though he might lose him.

Savannah Peach - Speedy sort on the rail will save all the ground; Joel Rosario has enjoyed a renaissance of late.

Long Shot - Dizzy Up the Girl

Race 7 - 1 mile, Purse $56,000, Optional claiming $62,500, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Carmel Coffee - Ran uncomfortable on the lead in last and got collared late; key will be how she rates early on.

Queenofalldiamonds - Bobby Frankel charge showed her Keeneland synthetic win was no fluke; now tries to win around 2-turns.

Long Shot - Spinning Yarn

Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds

Laser Point - Ran a winning race for this class level in last; improves one step and he'll win tonight.

Asti - Speedy sort will bolt to the front and play catch me if you can; chance in a no passing zone race.

Long Shot - His Boy Elroy

Best Bet - April Pride (race 2)

Santa Anita Sunday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/5/$32.20; Long Shots, 8/1/$11.20; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals - 476/118/$784.00; Long Shots, 239/36/$401.60; Best Bets, 28/10/$42.00

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #7 Norjac (9/5) in race 7 at Charles Town. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet. On Sunday, Jewel Basin ran out at Tampa. Stats - 1/0/-$6.00