84°F
weather icon Clear

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

By Richard Eng

Post Time 2 p.m.

Race 1 - 5 furlongs (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $59,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Billie Bob - Speedball figures to play catch me if you can for trainer Wesley Ward; firm turf and rail out will both help.

Famous Secret - Dead late closer will try to rally from the clouds if the early pace is too fast; Talamo is a patient rider.

Long Shot - Aunt Pink

Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $24,000, Claiming $16,000, 4-year-olds and up

Judge Gallivan - Speedball will hope that Del Mar waters the Polytrack today; claimed by Bill Spawr, well spotted to win.

I Beat the Fire - He beat Judge Gallivan last time, now both horses have changed hands; been claimed in his last 4 starts.

Long Shot - The Supply Program

Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $63,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Vixiana - She showed a lot of promise in her MSW graduation; for the first time she goes 2-turns and faces winners.

Be Glorious - Bobby Frankel underachiever still must be respected in this modest condition; tactical speed to sit a trip.

Long Shot - Chelcee's Hope

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $33,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Love Happens - Big class drop and decent performance point to her in this modest spot; Mike Mitchell is awful tough to beat.

King City Kitty - Was flattered last time when Perfect Cast won her next start; will sit a trip and grind it out late.

Long Shot - Concettina

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $32,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

Our Superstar - The Peter Miller barn is firing on all cylinders this meet; he adds blinkers on to a horse with lots of gas.

Stormy Game - Logical chalk off a monster win beating overmatched foes; the first race against winners is always a challenge.

Long Shot - Army Officer

Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $68,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up

Charmo - Even though he's 7, he may be worth the rich claim; may not be a graded stakes horse anymore, but he still can run.

Gem Proof - Will this be another flattering claim by Mike Mitchell; 5-YO has always had ability, interesting barn switch.

Long Shot - Tent

Race 7 - 6 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

Speight the Halo - Did everything but win in a very good debut; if he improves a step, he could literally crush these.

Fassnacht - Dead late closer is always coming late to pick up the pieces; a faster pace would obviously help his cause.

Long Shot - Massone

Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $59,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Seven Point One - This might be a tournament play at 15/1 odds; has shown steady improvement since Vladimir Cerin took over.

Fine Flyer - This colt will be overbet guaranteeing all others will offer lots of value; he has underachieved so far.

Long Shot - Stand Tall

Race 9 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 7 feet), $150,000 San Clemente Handicap, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Storm Mesa - Midwest shipper figures to be overlooked with unknown connections; she's a stone runner who must be respected.

Missit - She may qualify as trouble prone, some of it by her own doing; saves all the ground, looks for a seam in the lane.

Long Shot - Sensational Love

Race 10 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Tizsong - Speedy sort has enough gas to overcome a parking lot post; if the track is watered, it'll aid the speedballs.

Lotacat - Dead late closer will benefit from a too aggressive early pace; Joe Talamo is perfect to sit and pounce late.

Long Shot - Stag On The Run

Best Bet - Billie Bob (race 1)

Del Mar Friday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/3/$27.00; Long Shots, 8/1/$12.60; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Del Mar Totals - 143/35/$287.00; Long Shots, 75/8/$89.00; Best Bets, 9/3/$15.60

MOST READ
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
THE LATEST
Sports on TV in Las Vegas

Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

MORE STORIES