HORSE RACING

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