HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

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

Beltene - Impressive maiden claiming debut winner; she was further flattered when Dancing Erin won next time out.

Call Aly - Ran like she needed her last start, her first race in 6-months; beware if she improves even slightly.

Long Shot - Shelbydell

Race 2 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $52,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up

Yankee Bay - Ran poorly in last, but his race two back is fast enough to upset; Alex Solis gets a turn today.

One Track Mind - With the turf rail out 15 feet, it could flatter his front running style; plays catch me if you can.

Long Shot - Angelonmyshoulder

Race 3 - 7 furlongs, Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

Turk - Uneven debut for Bob Baffert; colt broke sharp, took himself back, then came flying late to just miss.

New Bay - Have every reason to think he'll improve in second career start for Richard Mandella; watch the tote.

Long Shot - Captain Kelli

Race 4 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up

Flip the Penny - Sharp right now, especially if he runs back to his win two races ago; can sit a perfect trip.

Stern Wheeler - Woke up last time outrunning his 53/1 odds; was flattered when Going Forward won right back.

Long Shot - Storms of Life

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming 25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Go Cory Go - Big race for this class in last off a 9-month hiatus; switch to Alex Solis who rides for Dan Hendricks.

Thornmark - Logical chalk ran the largest speed figure, albeith 11-months ago; note that Solis is riding for Hendricks.

Long Shot - Outlaw Yodeler

Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Chimera Star - Big class dropper from the John Sadler barn; she's proven an affinity for the synthetic surfaces.

Rare Nugget - Sadler has an uncoupled entry, this one being ridden by Garrett Gomez; watch the tote for clues.

Long Shot - Miss Lydia

Race 7 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

Herr Mozart - Ran against good ones back east, now joins the Bob Baffert barn; adds blinkers on for SoCal debut.

Mark S the Cooler - Gets class relief from two tough stakes for this MSW; he has shown ability, first try on turf.

Long Shot - Egypt

Race 8 - 1 1/16th miles, $150,000 San Pasqual Handicap, 4-year-olds and up

Mostacolli Mort - In a race packed with early speed, Gomez on a deep closer makes sense; just claimed by John Sadler.

Marchfield - Another deep closer, from Woodbine no less; he's proven to love the synthetic surfaces, lots of value.

Long Shot - Cowboy Cal

Race 9 - 6 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds

Leavethegateopen - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; Gomez sits a trip tonight.

Bruin Bench - Has fought hard in his last two starts, with no wins to show for it; suspect he fits again with these.

Long Shot - Asti

Best Bet - Turk (race 3)

Santa Anita Friday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/3/$24.20; Long Shots, 7/1/$36.20; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals - 196/50/$338.60; Long Shots, 98/15/$186.80; Best Bets, 12/3/$12.00