HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 mile, Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Imforeal - Just missed last time in a real good effort; she is the main speed again today, catch me if you can.

Catsalot - Chased the favorite last time in a nice try; value comes from Garrett Gomez off and Julien Couton on.

Long Shot - Runway Starlet

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $33,000, Claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds

Tommys Luck - Unlucky loser in last as a beaten favorite; clean trip and he would have won for fun, another chance.

Noblety - Speedball must avoid a speed duel with Doc On the Rock; tighter in second start off a 3-month hiatus.

Long Shot - Professnl Courtesy

Race 3 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 24 feet), Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Mosaic - This one is for forgiving handicappers only; she was massacred early in last and lost all chance.

Solo Piano - Showed signs of a 5-month layoff in last when she did not quicken; easier pace today will help a lot.

Long Shot - Wicked Delight

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

Stylin Deputy - Good try last time off a 9-month sabbatical; if she improves one step, she'll be tough to handle.

Silent Western - Did a serious pop and stop in last, was claimed by Jorge Periban; he adds blinkers on for more speed.

Long Shot - Clever Caitlyn

Race 5 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 24 feet), Purse $52,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Grace Anatomy - Got a test drive in last off a 6-month hiatus; stretches out around 2-turns, expect a lot better.

Wondrous Event - Claimed by Jack Carava off a good try in last; natural speed to sit a perfect trip throughout.

Long Shot - General Consensus

Race 6 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds

Swingin Jim - Found his best stride too late while overcoming parking lot post 10; slightly better draw can only help.

Magic Copper - Did a classic pop and stop in debut; he's the quickest from the gate, plays catch me if you can.

Long Shot - Hammurabi

Race 7 - 6 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, 4-year-olds and up

River Echo - Second best last time in return off a 9-month hiatus; like that Rafael Bejarano remains loyal to the cause.

No Sweat - Dead late closer ran a better than looked race in last; he figures to see an aggressive pace to rally into.

Long Shot - Deputy Flyer

Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Saucey Officer - Never did I think I would pick a Roxanne Losey horse; ran well in last and is capable of better.

Our Anastacia - Part of a blanket photo finish in last that included Saucey Officer; Rios is not a bad rider.

Long Shot - Schaghticoke Hill

Best Bet - Tommys Luck (race 2)

Santa Anita Wednesday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/3/$19.80; Long Shots, 7/1/$8.00; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals - 570/141/$971.40; Long Shots, 287/41/$472.60; Best Bets, 34/12/$47.20

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #2 Do I Havea Witness (5/2) in race 5 at Aqueduct. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet. On Wednesday, Jet Setting ran third at Aqueduct paying $2.90 to show. Stats - 7/5/$32.30