HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $39,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Brendolyn - Dead late closer just missed in last;

Heathersdaddysbaby - Went way too fast last time while face much tougher company; parking lot post, slower pace will help.

Long Shot - Dona Amelia

Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $20,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Mark Set Go - Sliding down the claiming ladder to this new low class level; if she has anything left, she should win.

Song and a Wager - Taking an enormous class drop to face a fairly slow group; value comes with Danny Sorenson riding.

Long Shot - Lovely Olivia

Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $48,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Quick Commander - Been away 7-months, but showed some talent, especially on grass; parking lot post will help.

Vixana - Logical chalk got a perfect set-up in last and still couldn't do better than show; one more chance.

Long Shot - Inspired Storm

Race 4 - 7 furlongs, Purse $28,000, Maiden claiming $75,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Closing Speed - Didn't like the way Patrick Husbands rode her down the hillside; better suited for synthetic surface.

Elegant Miss - Tried speedball tactics in last before succombing late; like the turn back in distance for this.

Long Shot - Fine Time to Leave

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Sky Marni - Logical chalk has run well in her first two starts; she likely needs to improve a step to win this.

Multitasker - Note that Cliff Sise is pounding away at 29 percent with FTS; need not be much to compete tonight.

Long Shot - Stevie's Afleet

Race 6 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Melody Makin - Class is measurable by the company you keep; she was flattered when Beltene won a stakes next out.

Waddup G - Sharp claim by John Sadler off an outstanding maiden claiming victory; she won as much the best.

Long Shot - Step Lightly

Race 7 - 1 1/4 miles, Purse $52,000, Optional claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds and up

Throne of Power - Had a gosh awful trip in last where the stretch was an obstacle course; clear trip makes the difference.

Fire Wood - Trainer Mike Mitchell has a history of claiming horses and moving them way up; quick return in 12-days.

Long Shot - Power Blitz

Race 8 - 6 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

It's Partytime - Ran a real clunker in last after some good efforts; big rider switch to Joe Talamo signals intent.

Shawnie Ora - Blinkers on helped in last, though she had to overcome post 12; expect logical improvement.

Long Shot - A Taco Short

Best Bet - Throne of Power (race 7)

Santa Anita Wednesday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/1/$7.20; Long Shots, 8/1/$17.20; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals - 491/119/$791.20; Long Shots, 247/37/$418.80; Best Bets, 29/10/$42.00

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - No. 6 Diva's Gold (5/2) in race 1 at Aqueduct. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet. On Wednesday, Norjac ran second at Charles Town, he paid $2.60 to place, $2.20 to show.