HORSE RACING
November 29, 2008 - 10:00 pm
TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds and up
Voodoo's Run - Among many taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; Bejarano up.
Concerto's Thunder - Getting long in the tooth, but runs first time for a price tag; easiest spot ever.
Long Shot - Tempting Charm
Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles (turf), Purse $37,000, Claiming $62,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Gula Gold - Big class drop to face a much softer test; Bejarano could have a monster win day.
Bachelorette One - Fast closing sprinter now stretches back out around 2-turns; she'll save ground.
Long Shot - Keladora
Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $15,000, Claiming $16,000, 3-year-olds and up
Fado - Chance to sit a perfect trip in a race packed with early speed; can be along in time.
Boule d'Or - Jeff Mullins cull drops to the lowest class of his career; wonder who will dare claim.
Long Shot - Red Alert
Race 4 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $36,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Lady Lumberjack - Facing 6 FTS so you'll have a big edge over me; she's logical off a solid career debut.
Miss Dolce - FTS from the white hot John Sadler barn; Mike Smith rides, Garrett Gomez is at Aqueduct.
Long Shot - Where's Scarlet
Race 5 - 1 mile (turf), $100,000 Generous, 2-year-olds
Hype - Todd Pletcher has an uncoupled entry; suspect one will win, flattered when Candy Arches just won.
Bittel Road - Dumb ride in the BC when sent hard early; he prefers to sit a trip and will do so in here.
Long Shot - Bourbon Bay
Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $36,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Yodelady O - Big rider switch to Bejarano for the money shot; exited a key race two back, will finish fast.
Imforeal - Finished in a photo last time with Yodelady O; the six FTS will up to you to judge for yourself.
Long Shot - Moonlight Tizzy
Race 7 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $25,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up
Devoted Magic - Was impressed by his victory last time; the key will be if he can maintain his top form.
Taxi Fleet - Claimed by the maestro Jerry Hollendorfer; he hires Bejarano and spotted in a soft spot.
Long Shot - Hoist the Sail
Race 8 - 7 furlongs, Purse $38,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Carrie With a C - Mike Mitchell drops her down to the level he claimed her at; stalks and pounces late.
Small But Mighty - Sharp win last time in a measured half-length; suspect there is more left in the tank.
Long Shot - Ms Toomsuba
Race 9 - 6 furlongs (turf), $150,000 Hollywood Turf Express, 3-year-olds and up
Delta Storm - Ground saving trip could spell a win; grinder is another Mike Mitchell signature claim.
California Flag - Speedball set up the BC Turf Sprint for a monster upset; lone speed in this group.
Long Shot - Carrilero
Race 10 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Threat - Any one of her last 3 races, if repeated, is fast enough to win tonight; has good tactical speed.
Soldier Betty - Dead late closer found her comfort level in last; flattered when Warrens R Ready won.
Long Shot - Burnt
Best Bet - Threat (race 10)
Hollywood Friday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 19/3/$16.80; Long Shots, 9/3/$33.20; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Hollywood Totals - 371/97/$662.40; Long Shots, 190/17/$169.40; Best Bets, 21/10/$36.40