HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds

Uncle Jeep - Logical chalk is dropping in class and gets Garrett Gomez; Mike Mitchell needs to change his rabbit's foot.

Hammurabi - Good looking debut with a promise of more; was flattered when Scorewithcater won his next start.

Long Shot - Cracked Code

Race 2 - 1 mile, Purse $32,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds

Major Rock Star - Draw a line thru his poor turf race and his resume looks fine; switch to Bejarano for the money shot.

Race Caller Luke - Was flattered in last when Feisty Suances won next time out; his race two back was even better.

Long Shot - For a Posse

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

Vixana - There could be a speed duel between the chalk Everlasting Beauty and Ever So Pretty; that benefits the closers.

Grace Anatomy - Turns back in distance and picks up Garrett Gomez; a hot pace will greatly improve her chances.

Long Shot - Ever So Pretty

Race 4 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $27,000, Claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Timias - Poster boy for synthetic surfaces, he adores them; John Sadler daring trainers to claim this horse.

Dadsalittleunusual - Was flattered in last when One Track Mind and Nima's Pad both won next out; sitting on a big one.

Long Shot - Fado

Race 5 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $52,000, Allowance, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

My Maloof Rocker - Sharp win last time in open company, now returns to face Cal-breds; some may call this a class drop.

Warren's Appeal - With the turf rail out 30 feet, speed will be at a premium on the grass today; Gomez should just send.

Long Shot - She's a Real Keeper

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

Natpolean - Was well bet in second career start and showed improvement; good combo of Victor Espinoza-Paddy Gallagher.

Secret Potion - Leap of faith that a second time starter for Jerry Hollendorfer will improve; need not be much.

Long Shot - Raise Again

Race 7 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $57,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Moonshine Alice - Sharp SoCal debut, got run down late by the very good Ransom Captive; will be sharper today.

Royal Taat - Like the parking lot post coming down the hillside turf course; bit a a tough trip in the Monrovia.

Long Shot - Wickednwackyingrid

Race 8 - 1 mile, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds

One Vote - Tiny edge in a difficult finale; he is exiting faster paced elongated sprints for the stretch out.

J B Wine - Ground saving trip could spell the difference tonight; can Gomez and Bejarano duel to the wire again?

Long Shot - Mickey Rocks

Best Bet - Major Rock Star (race 2)

Santa Anita Sunday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/3/$12.80; Long Shots, 9/3/$35.40; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.80

Santa Anita Totals - 230/60/$403.00; Long Shots, 116/20/$239.00; Best Bets, 14/4/$15.80