HORSE RACING
TODAY AT DEL MAR
By Richard Eng
Post Time 2 p.m.
Race 1 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Claiming $50,000, 2-year-olds
Seismometer - Exits two tough stakes races to gain big time class relief; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.
Peace of Me - Colt also is exiting stakes races to run in a simple claiming race; big barn switch to Mike Mitchell.
Long Shot - Boot Cut
Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $29,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Malabar Star - It's unusual to see Garrett Gomez in a claiming race, but there's lots of them at Del Mar; back class edge.
Pass Me the Sugar - Speedball figures to be the target in the field; key will be how slow Gryder can nurse the pace.
Long Shot - Angel's Reward
Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up
Son of Pegasus - Seldom do you see a Neil Drysdale horse debut in a maiden claimer; he finished fast and is the one to beat.
Athenry - Beaten favorite adds the blinkers on today for Jorge Periban; underrated trainer is dangerous in this spot.
Long Shot - Little Dude
Race 4 - 1 mile, Purse $21,000, Claiming $12,500, 4-year-olds and up
Candlestick Park - Returned from a 2-month freshening with a nice second facing tougher; Mullins drops her into a good spot.
Gary's Got Rhythm - Claimed by Jack Carava off a sharp try; she draws the rail at one mile, always a competitive advantage.
Long Shot - Driven By Excess
Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Chimera Star - She has been improving with each start for John Sadler; Garrett Gomez is riding first call for a hot barn.
Hot Little Bug - Did a classic pop and stop in last off a brief 2-month hiatus; she a lot better than that at 6/1 odds.
Long Shot - Private Quarters
Race 6 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $32,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Freebiehadthemoves - Traffic trouble and a poorly timed ride gave her no chance in last; she does have a solid late kick.
Bella Dancer - I've never picked a Lloyd Wicker horse before, but this filly was freaky in last; could have a high ceiling.
Long Shot - Warren's Cat Woman
Race 7 - 6 furlongs, Purse $59,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Famous Ruby - Freshened 4-months off a good sequence of races; she's proven she can finish fast over synthetic surfaces.
Inspiration Within - Speedball can be dangerous because the other riders all take a hold; David Flores could boss these.
Long Shot - Lauren C
Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
She's Cheeky - She's run into some toughies despite running good races; her experience could be a major factor in the lane.
Lemon Supreme - If I bet a FTS, it'll be this Paasch filly and not the favored Frankel baby; like the quick bullet works.
Long Shot - Inspired Storm
Best Bet - Freebiehadthemoves (race 6)
Del Mar Sunday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/5/$23.60; Long Shots, 9/2/$21.60; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.60
Del Mar Totals - 278/65/$497.60; Long Shots, 144/19/$234.00; Best Bets, 17/6/$27.00
