HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds

Going Forward - Was able to last and win due to a more sensible early pace; suspect he can dictate the pace again.

Suit Yourself - Logical chalk dropped way down in class to win; beat Going Forward who bounced right back to win.

Long Shot - Friendly Half

Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 20 feet), Purse $30,000, Claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds

Rumba Along - Kristin Mulhall puts the for sale sign up; still she's in it to win it with Chantal Sutherland.

Rhetorically - Logical chalk keeps sliding down the claiming ladder; switch to Rafael Bejarano for the money shot.

Long Shot - Funny Me

Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $24,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

If Not For You - Graduate was in controlling shape from start to finish; a repeat race would crush these.

Gentlemen's Crown - Another who just graduated and may like it; Alex Solis figures to sit and make one run.

Long Shot - Rapid Goose

Race 4 - 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 20 feet), Purse $36,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Precious Union - She has been highly thought of but can't get over the hump; figures to come grinding late.

Surprises Welcomed - 5-for-5 in the money, but no photo session yet; offers some value at her 9/2 odds.

Long Shot - A Flicker of Light

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $10,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds and up

Bullya - Has go get 'em early speed and could boss from the outset; makes sense in a no passing zone field.

Sure Thing Eva - Deep closer drops to the lowest class level of his life; second start off a 9-month hiatus.

Long Shot - Orientation Hall

Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Maiden claiming $62,500, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Wilma Rules - She needs to find her comfort level and I think today is it; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Captivating Lyrics - FTS gets the ultimate vote of confidence, from Bejarano; watch the tote for clues.

Long Shot - Latego Light

Race 7 - 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 20 feet), Purse $41,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Banner Lodge - Just missed for Gomez, now Mike Smith takes his shot; last race was fast enough to beat these.

Candy Pull - The rail is advantageous in these turf sprints; he has enough speed to protect his inside position.

Long Shot - Mind the Minister

Race 8 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Captain Quick - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; will be grinding late.

Firm Approval - Good showing in debut when he outran his high odds; will sit off the pace of Kearns Prints.

Long Shot - Kearns Prints

Best Bet - Wilma Rules (race 6)

Hollywood Thursday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/3/$16.00; Long Shots, 7/1/$9.80; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Hollywood Totals - 441/114/$770.80; Long Shots, 225/23/$228.00; Best Bets, 25/11/$40.00