HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 1/8th miles (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $38,000, Claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up

Heroi Do Bafra - Perfect trip second last time facing a harder field; this is the weakest he's ever faced.

Stormin Away - Jeff Mullins waves the red flag on this guy; he's favored and has the most back class.

Long Shot - Macduff

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Play Nine - Big class drop off a decent effort for $75k in last; there's not much to beat in this group.

Rev Her Up - Have every right to believe she'll improve in second start; flattered when Kickin Kongo won.

Long Shot - South of France

Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $11,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds and up

Twin Turbo - Didn't get going until too late in last; Gomez remains loyal which is a very positive sign.

Specific Rule - Just missed last time off a 26-month sabbatical; key will be if he bounces in today's start.

Long Shot - Bullya

Race 4 - 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $38,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Wild Fleece - Solid second in last, is the one to beat tonight; Bejarano and Gomez ride most of the favorites.

Sweet October - Good tactical speed to sit a trip under Jon Court; Lewis Cenicola adding blinkers on.

Long Shot - Feel Free to Flee

Race 5 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $11,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds and up

Sure Thing Eva - Got a good test drive in last off a 9-month hiatus; switch to Gomez signals intent.

Wineshine - This is a class drop despite the price tag rise from $12,500 to $10k; key is been away 8-months.

Long Shot - Cavanaugh

Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Casual Encounter - Wide trip from post 10 in last; should get a better trip, enough to get over the hump.

Bettyboomboom - Even performance in career debut; expect improvement as she slips down the claiming ladder.

Long Shot - Always Pretty

Race 7 - 1 1/8th miles (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $59,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Dilemma - Tepid favorite in a very difficult heat; Paddy Gallagher adds blinkers on and Garrett Gomez to ride.

Lang Field - Lone speed is always dangerous; Jon Court should dictate the pace and nurse him along.

Long Shot - Bonjour

Race 8 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $13,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Mark of a Pirate - Been burning money of late or knocking on the door to graduate; depends on your point of view.

Top Gone - Taking a serious class drop to face the worst field of his life; rider switch to patient Joe Talamo.

Long Shot - Royal Seal

Best Bet - Play Nine (race 2)

Hollywood Sunday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 18/5/$59.60; Long Shots, 9/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Hollywood Totals - 168/41/$271.80; Long Shots, 83/4/$50.40; Best Bets, 10/4/$13.20