HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 7:05 p.m.

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

Asian Eyes - Taking a huge class drop to face these; Peter Miller reunites filly with Martin Pedroza.

Kilmartin Hall - Sharp win off the claim by Ron Ellis; she is dropped in class, interesting strategy.

Long Shot - Sportie's Squeeze

Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $38,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up

Lowther Street - Did everything but win last time in a sharp run; repeat race makes him the one to beat.

Gobbler's Knob - Sleeper pick is long in the tooth, 18 losses; he teases by cashing a lot of paychecks.

Long Shot - Street Royale

Race 3 - 7 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

Gold Star Status - Faltered in turf experiment last time; returns to main track where he likes synthetic.

Exotic Story - Tepid chalk figures to be the controlling early speed; could see Aaron Gryder send him hard.

Long Shot - Lemon

Race 4 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Isabella's Crown - Turns back in distance from 2-turn routes to elongated sprint; best will come in the lane.

Reel Danger - This one is on the trainer; Jeff Mullins charge did a classic pop and stop in her career debut.

Long Shot - Love Our Grandkids

Race 5 - 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 20 feet), Purse $39,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Ms Toomsuba - Slow win in last in turf debut; she is capable of better, sleeper pick at a square price.

Onebadkitty - Been away 11-months, but showed a lot of talent; key will be how cranked up she is for this.

Long Shot - Waveline

Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Cubs Molina - Returns to the level he ran a fast closing second at; Gryder will sit midpack and grind late.

The Emerald King - Been away 10-months, but faces a less than daunting task; tactical speed to sit a trip.

Long Shot - Outlaw Yodeler

Race 7 - 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 20 feet), Purse $31,000, Claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Heathersdaddysbaby - Speedball will appreciate the turf rail out 20 feet; big class drop can only help her.

Tough Apples - Has shown improvement since claimed by John Sadler; Bejarano will sit back and make one run.

Long Shot - Asesome Feat

Race 8 - 6 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Don't Forget Muq - Ran a winning race in last for this bottom class level; if he improves a step, he wins.

Sailboat Sam - Ran evenly off the claim and an 8-month hiatus for Dan Hendricks; should show some improvement.

Long Shot - Caledonian Mist

Best Bet - Lowther Street (race 2)

Hollywood Thursday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/5/$30.80; Long Shots, 8/1/$13.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.40

Hollywood Totals - 198/50/$338.00; Long Shots, 99/6/$72.80; Best Bets, 12/5/$17.60