HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

By Richard Eng

Post Time 2 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 mile, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Morgan Lane - Took a huge class drop in last and race a solid second; Joe Talamo will save all the ground and rally on late.

Dixieland Classic - Consistent sort is facing an easier test today; her synthetic race two back is fast enough to beat these.

Long Shot - Anointed

Race 2 - 1 mile, Purse $17,000, Claiming $10,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Red Neck Gal - Claimed by Jeff Mullins off a win beating similar foes; if he can hold her together, she can beat these again.

Miss Lola La Dare - John Sadler has come under some heat this meet; one thing for sure, his horses are winning tons of races.

Long Shot - Plata Quemada

Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Stettler - Red flag drop in class off a strong victory; if you knew Bill Spawr, he'll do what it takes to win another race.

Absolutely Smitten - Kicks off a pick 6 carryover of more than $473k; she graduated over easier, but is spotted to compete.

Long Shot - Sunset Tijuana

Race 4 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 2-year-olds

Karolly - Eric Kruljac pulls out all the stops, first time gelding and adding blinkers on; he offers value at 6/1 odds.

I Wanna Go Fast - Good debut when he ran an even fourth; Art Sherman babies improve with racing so expect better today.

Long Shot - Form a Posse

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $43,000, Claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Carrie With a C - Any horse that can win 11-of-24 starts points to a good thing; claimed by Mike Mitchell, she will be tough.

Ms. Wonder Woman - She ran a gutsy race last time to finish second; she has enough back class to improve off that race too.

Long Shot - Missoula

Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 14 feet), Purse $60,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Exquisite - Exits a key race where she was sandwiched by next out winner's America's Friend and Solar Miss; the one to beat.

In My Glory - Speedball may be able to set an unattended early lead; the shorter distance today can only help her.

Long Shot - Restless Soul

Race 7 - 1 mile, $80,000 Adoration Handicap, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Model - She ran fast enough last time to test Zenyatta in a grade 2 stakes; anything close that race will thrash these.

Moon Catcher - Gets big time class relief from chasing Ginger Punch in two grade 1 stakes; Bejarano will take her back early.

Long Shot - Unspoken Word

Race 8 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Texas Devil - He has been knocking on the door, Peter Eurton hires Michael Baze for a change of pace; best shot so far to win.

Alpine Nugget - Been away a year, but is properly placed to succeed; Ron Ellis has played a minor role the entire Del Mar meet.

Long Shot - Sir Albert

Best Bet - Morgan Lane (race 1)

Del Mar Wednesday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/3/$19.20; Long Shots, 6/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Del Mar Totals - 596/146/$980.60; Long Shots, 306/44/$546.20; Best Bets, 37/11/$52.00