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, 2-year-olds

Conclusive - Bred to be quick, he was a slow starter in debut; Walter Solis barn has dominated these baby drag races.

Iwinforlynn - Logical chalk closed fast and just missed; still find it hard to bet Carlos Dealba at odds on here.

Long Shot - Aquicksting

Race 2 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Themis Valentine - It's hard to win wire to wire on Cushion track, but not impossible; Bejarano tries to slow things down.

Let's Go Shopping - Claimed by Jeff Mullins off a nice maiden claiming win; is well spotted for an immediate ROI.

Long Shot - Adarlyn Cat

Race 3 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds

Pack Your Bags - Been knocking at the door, Eddie Truman hires Rafael Bejarano for the money shot; sits closer to the pace.

Mr. Cool - Decent debut for Mel Stute, now he adds Lasix on for this; should sit a cozy stalking position from a wide post.

Long Shot - Souvenir Moment

Race 4 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, 4-year-olds and up

Pop'shards Are Hot - Leap of faith that first time turf for this son of Unusual Heat will be a good one; Bejarano again.

Carman - If you're in a place parlay contest, this might be your horse; tries turf for the first time, runner-up specialist.

Long Shot - Devive

Race 5 - 6 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Claiming $12,500, 4-year-olds and up

Hemet - Can turn the tables on Monarcho Polo due to a slower early pace; saves energy for the final furlong.

Monarcho Polo - Rallied from the clouds to get up in the nick of time; Joel Rosario may need to sit a little closer today.

Long Shot - Capt. Wilson

Race 6 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $22,000, Starter allowance $12,500, 4-year-olds and up

Samwise - Exiting a key race and is capable of making the race even stronger; today's class relief will be much appreciated.

Quasimodo - Wesley Ward has done a great job rebuilding this guys confidence; must have issues since he's gone unclaimed.

Long Shot - Shootist

Race 7 - 7 furlongs, Purse $52,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Renagade Ruby - Exits a tough heat, which has turned into a key race; Julio Canani filly has always been highly regarded.

Silver Swallow - Beaten favorite should like the turn back in distance to this elongated sprint; wide rally for Alex Solis.

Long Shot - Sportie's Squeeze

Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $52,000, Optional Claiming $80,000, 3-year-olds

D. Double You - Powerful Peter Miller entry gives you two for the price of one; suspect one will leave and one will sit.

Devils Afleet - Just missed last time in a solid try; speedball did everything but win, aided by the rail out 15 feet.

Long Shot - Returning

Race 9 - 6 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Go Flags Bro - Logical chalk did everything but win last time out; facing the slowest field in his brief career.

Cool Commander - Rosario is proving to be one of the strongest finishers in the jockey colony; Spawr adding blinkers on too.

Long Shot - Smart Demand

Best Bet - D. Double You (race 7)

Santa Anita Thursday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/2/$20.00; Long Shots, 8/2/$18.80; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals - 1,260/302/$2,240.30; Long Shots, 623/80/$982.20; Best Bets, 71/24/$109.00