HORSE RACING

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