HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 – 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Claiming $12,500, 4-year-olds and up

Cactus Lighting – Just missed last time while facing similar foes; will sit in arrears and make one big brush.

Peace Accord – Tepid chalk, a lot of that due to Rafael Bejarano; big class drop, this guy does not like to win.

Long Shot – Superstart Justin

Race 2 – 1 mile, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

California Demon – Jerry Fanning barn has had a small resurgence, mainly with Alex Solis up; will be flying late.

Forgiveandforget – Speedball will try to clear the field facing many slowpokes; slight class drop can only help.

Long Shot – Maggie Lane

Race 3 – 1 mile, Purse $68,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up

Mast Track – Has a big advantage of recent races and Bobby Frankel going for him; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Brother Derek – Has had many physical issues since last seen 14-months ago; this is not the target, but a stepping stone.

Long Shot – Nice Bet

Race 4 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 4-year-olds and up

Kruger Park – No shame losing last time to Battle Won, a graded stakes winner; consistent sort finally grinds out a win.

Mind the Minister – Like the turn back in distance for going down the hill; figures to sit a trip and really explode late.

Long Shot – Masterly

Race 5 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Excessive Fun – Walked out of the gate in her debut, then found her best stride too late; small improvement can win it.

Warren’s R Ready – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; suspect Pedroza will take a hold.

Long Shot – King City Kitty

Race 6 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $26,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

No Cream Or Sugar – Had all sorts of trouble last time and never got a clean shot; race has “bomb” written all over it.

Ronan’sact – Dead late closer figures to factor late under Joel Rosario; this is a spread race to start the pick 6.

Long Shot – Kilmartin Hall

Race 7 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Silk Thunder – Crapped out last time as a short priced chalk; big rider switch to Rafael Bejarano who will sit and fire.

Modification – One horse suicide run last time in debut with Nakatani up; blinkers off today, shorter distance will help.

Long Shot – Scout About

Race 8 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $36,000, Claiming $32,000, 4-year-olds and up

Mt. Orient – Don’t think the morning line favorite will go off as the chalk; speedball stretching out could prove tough.

Like a Tiger – Bejarano stays loyal despite two losses in a row; tactical speed to sit a trip and hope he fires late.

Long Shot – Seeking Answers

Race 9 – 6 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Claiming $20,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Havens Lake – Class dropper figures to get claimed out of this, so Jeff Mullins might as well get the purse; short price.

Almacita – Good looking win in last, could top off a fine meet for Mike Mitchell; he’s been using the bugboy more and more.

Long Shot – Elsie Jo

Race 10 – 1 3/4 miles (turf), $250,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap, 4-year-olds and up

Porfido – One paced horse is well suited to last the marathon distance; this is a gallopers race, Frankel at his best.

Shamdinan – Was too fresh in last and fought to have his head; Jon Court will try to rate this classy marathoner.

Long Shot – Warning Zone

Race 11 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Quiet At the Top – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; see if Michael Baze rates her.

Little Brenda – The less races the better at this reduced class level; ran OK in debut for O’Neill, expect improvement.

Long Shot – Colony Trick

Best Bet – Havens Lake (race 9)

Santa Anita Saturday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 19/3/$25.80; Long Shots, 10/1/$7.40; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.80

Santa Anita Totals – 1,297/313/$2,315.60; Long Shots, 642/82/$1,000.20; Best Bets, 73/25/$113.80