HORSE RACING
December 18, 2008 - 10:00 pm
TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Claiming $32,000, 2-year-olds
Turbo Call - His race two back is fast enough to beat these; was out of his comfort level in last.
Tahoe Kid - Consistent sort is 5-of-6 in the money, albeit 4 thirds; will be grinding in the stretch.
Long Shot - Quindici Man
Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $9,000, Claiming $10,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Storm Siege - Speedball will play catch me if you can; with lots of moisture in the track, it helps speed.
Classy Bay - Not only is John Sadler good, sometimes he's lucky too; she got put up to first last time out.
Long Shot - Stormy Racer
Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $19,000, Claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds and up
Frankelstein - His last 2 races stunk; now he slides down in class to a comfort level he last won at.
Luke's Flash - He's not much on winning, but he has been grinding well late; chance in a dart throw race.
Long Shot - Bridled Quest
Race 4 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $15,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Real Lift - Reclaimed by Jeff Mullins, one of the best betting angles in racing; expect quick improvement.
Catch Candy - Speedy sort figures to play catch me if you can; third start off the claim by Jack Carava.
Long Shot - Mrs. Rocha
Race 5 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $37,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Haka - She's my choice turf or synthetic; was closing fast but way too late in last, Gomez remains loyal.
Rare Sparkle - Sprinter stretching out draws the advantageous rail at one mile; can sit a perfect trip.
Long Shot - Brooke's Fantasy
Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $12,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds and up
Boule d'Or - The kind of horse Mullins shoves down your throat; could win by daylight or gets pulled up.
Lendell - Sneaky sort won when Jose Valdivia put the sleeper hold on; pace will be faster, it has to be.
Long Shot - Outrageous Limit
Race 7 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $39,000, Optional claiming $80,000, 3-year-olds
Funny Me - Improved from McAnally to Baffert, now is claimed by Mike Mitchell; could be a very sweet pickup.
Cavanal - Exploded with a sharp MSW win over lesser lights; Gomez for Bejarano who went with Funny Me.
Long Shot - Victory Pete
Race 8 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Crazy Tricia - A lot of horses look alike in the finale; grinding sort has the best rider in Bejarano.
Winningdancer - She looks just like the favorite, not much to choose between them; who wants it less?
Long Shot - Avondelay
Best Bet - Boule d'Or (race 6)
Hollywood Wednesday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 14/1/$7.80; Long Shots, 7/2/$42.00; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Hollywood Totals - 586/154/$1,027.20; Long Shots, 298/37/$400.20; Best Bets, 34/16/$59.80