HORSE RACING
TODAY AT DEL MAR
By Richard Eng
Post Time 2 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $32,000, Maiden claiming $62,500, 2-year-olds
Nascar Johnny - Like the addition of blinkers on by Doug O'Neill; Rafael Bejarano remains loyal, expect some improvement.
Form a Posse - Logical chalk is the only horse to finish in the money; facing 5-FTS, you have the edge of seeing the tote.
Long Shot - Scorewithcater
Race 2 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
No Name Just Game - Jeff Mullins horses have been running well the last couple of weeks; Tyler Baze riding in top form.
Msty Aly - Tepid chalk tries running first time with blinkers on; Isais should get a bird's eye view of the field.
Long Shot - Shesalittlepistol
Race 3 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up
Micheal's Notes - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; Mike Smith can sit a cozy outside trip.
Tigley - Speedball drops back in class to this bottom claiming level; Joe Talamo will go as fast and as far as he can.
Long Shot - Norco Pal
Race 4 - 1 1/16th (turf), Purse $32,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up
Ron Bob - After a trouble trip in last, Bill Morey hires meet leading rider Bejarano; his race two back would beat these.
Stormy Game - Speedball stretches out around 2-turns for the first time; speed has held very well on the firm grass course.
Long Shot - Dry Man's Gulch
Race 5 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up
Squire Trelawny - Looked like a winner turning for home but couldn't finish the deal; Periban adds blinkers on for focus.
Tizsong - Speedball has been knocking on the door and will play catch me if you can, again; shorter distance can only help.
Long Shot - Going Forward
Race 6 - 1 mile, Purse $60,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Sangay - In a race jammed with speed, this mare has shown the ability to rate; Mike Smith gets the first jump on the closers.
Gambler's Justice - In a race packed with speed, he'll have to duel with Sayit early on; gets class relief from stakes races.
Long Shot - Royal Heraldry
Race 7 - 5 furlongs (turf), $80,000 Green Flash, 3-year-olds and up
Idiot Proof - He has proven he runs well fresh, this time off a 5-month hiatus; tactical speed to lead or sit just off the pace.
Get Funky - He is a classy animal making his synthetic debut; he's worked over it plenty of times, might open some doors.
Long Shot - Bonfante
Race 8 - 1 mile, Purse $17,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up
The Supply Program - Just missed last time while facing tougher; Jeff Mullins puts him into a soft spot, it's now or never.
Brave Sun - Red flag drop in class from $32k down to $10k; if he's still a whole horse, he has a big shot, caveat emptor.
Long Shot - Careless Candidate
Best Bet - Idiot Proof (race 7)
Del Mar Monday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/5/$23.40; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Del Mar Totals - 384/92/$649.60; Long Shots, 201/28/$339.00; Best Bets, 24/7/$32.60
