HORSE RACING
TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 2 furlongs, Purse $36,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Dulce Maria - Should improve in start number two; note that Ward had two in that race and the longer price, Little Yogi, won.
Gold Goddess - Logical chalk off a good debut facing similar; Gerry Olguin did nothing wrong, lateral move to Jose Valdivia.
Long Shot - Tamis Stormtrooper
Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
O Bee Naki - Consistent sort keeps changing barns, and running well; should be a square price joining the Let's Go Metz barn.
Run Kitty Run - Speedy sort may find herself on a lone lead; a lone speed is the most dangerous play in horse racing.
Long Shot - In My Life
Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 24 feet), Purse $52,000, Optional claiming $62,500, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
Brendolyn - She seldom throws in a bad one; good late kick, she had some subtle trouble last time out, offers some value.
Honored Gold - Tepid chalk in an open affair; she has good tactical speed to sit a perfect trip, climbs the claiming ladder.
Long Shot - Ms. Wonder Woman
Race 4 - 1 mile, Purse $47,000, Claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds
Dr. Au Jus - Doug O'Neill drops him in for a price tag for the first time in his career; he should enjoy the class relief.
Fantasy Free - Another taking a big drop running first time for a claiming price; Ed Moger barn has been sneaky good this meet.
Long Shot - Paroxysm
Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up
Oldtophatandtails - Speedy sort ran an improved race last time; key is the horse inside of him, Go Flags Bro, has speed too.
Ringmaster - I know he's 0-for-16 lifetime, but that kind has been winning this meet; figures to be in stride in the lane.
Long Shot - Smart Demand
Race 6 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 24 feet), Purse $34,000, Claiming $32,000, Fillies, 4-year-olds
Shebang - Taking a big class drop in search of victory; Hendricks using his main man Solis who is riding much better of late.
All Set - This filly is taking a very un-Frankel like drop in class; I suspect she'll have plenty of claims in for her.
Long Shot - Cherie's Dream
Race 7 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $57,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds
Behindatthebar - Colt has more talent than he showed in the El Camino Real Derby; return to Cushion track will help him.
Overextended - Was thrown to the wolves once too often last year; O'Neill starts him from scratch to rebuild his confidence.
Long Shot - Rivergrade Boy
Race 8 - 6 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Tripped the Light - Beaten chalk did not run badly in last when defeated; she offers decent value at 5/1 odds.
Warren's Sassy Cat - Tepid chalk in a very difficult heat; if she improves a step off her career debut, she can win.
Long Shot - Tuscan Princess
Best Bet - Dr. Au Jus (race 4)
Santa Anita Monday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/3/$14.60; Long Shots, 7/2/$23.00; Best Bet, 1/1/$2.80
Santa Anita Totals - 1,071/257/$1,936.10; Long Shots, 528/69/$861.60; Best Bets, 60/20/$85.80
