HORSE RACING
TODAY AT SANTA ANITA
By Richard Eng
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $30,000, Maiden claiming $75,000, 2-year-olds
Vintage Dave - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; reunited with Rafael Bejarano.
Karolly - Tepid chalk in a wide open race; has speed and tired going long in last, now is turning back in distance.
Long Shot - Matching Whites
Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Zanda Blue - Beaten favorite heads up a strong entry at this bottom class level; like Aaron Gryder the rider.
White Angel - Dead late closer gets a good pilot in Brice Blanc; he'll sit in arrears and make one run.
Long Shot - Our Storm
Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Claiming $10,000, 3-year-olds and up
Vice Admiral - Just missed last time when dropped to a career low class; similar try puts him right there.
Sorcerers Spell - Tepid chalk is a good closer in a mediocre group; sliding down the claiming ladder.
Long Shot - Voracious
Race 4 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 24 feet), Purse $24,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up
Gold Star Status - Moves from 2 parking lots posts to midpack; like his fast closing style down the hill.
Michael's Notes - Logical chalk in a difficult race; has speed which will aided by the turf rail out 24 feet.
Long Shot - Got Free
Race 5 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $44,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Choice Cat - The Eric Guillot barn has a knack for winning with FTS; worktab laced with bullet drills.
Moontune Missy - Didn't show much in debut, but respect the switch to Bejarano; watch the tote for clues.
Long Shot - Navigator
Race 6 - 1 mile, Purse $27,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 2-year-olds
Race Caller Luke - Suspect the Bob Baffert barn is happy he didn't get claimed in last; might be a useful sort.
Feisty Suances - Darrell Vienna barn has surprised with 3 boxcar winners; another who stole this condition.
Long Shot - It's Gotta Be Us
Race 7 - 1 mile, Purse $49,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Lemon Punch - Dead late closer exits some stronger turf races for this; she will be flying fast late.
Unusual Jane - Can do better than last when she had a rough trip; another who can be flying in the lane.
Long Shot - Inspiration Within
Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Kickin' Kongo - Exits a key MSW race headed by Alpha Kitten; drops to the bottom, need not be much horse.
No Wonder - Speedball takes a big class drop to face lesser lights; plays catch me if you can in here.
Long Shot - Rev Her Up
Best Bet - Vice Admiral (race 3)
Santa Anita Wednesday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 14/6/$30.80; Long Shots, 8/1/$17.40; Best Bet, 0/0/$0
Santa Anita Totals - 373/89/$628.00; Long Shots, 182/25/$312.00; Best Bets, 21/7/$30.20
