HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 – 7 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Claiming $10,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Lady Disdain – Nice win around 2-turns, now turns back in distance for this elongated sprint; can stalk and rally wide.

Irish Express – Didn’t have much chance of catching Dine At Nine in last; was flattered when that one won her next start.

Long Shot – Helmsgold

Race 2 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $34,000, Claiming $32,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Valley Storm – Leap of faith that the Carla Gaines barn continues her hot streak; been away 11-months, has the back class.

Mama Lula – Tepid chalk in a very tough heat; she’s proven herself down the hillside course and has to be considered.

Long Shot – Kalookan Lessie

Race 3 – 1 1/16th miles, $75,000 Santa Lucia Handicap, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Tizzy’s Tune – She’s won two straight, now is stretching out around 2-turns; she’s in rare form, can handle the class rise.

Santa Teresita – Logical chalk in a compact field; she has tactical speed and a wide post to sit in stalking position.

Long Shot – Moujane

Race 4 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

Cajun Corredor – It’s been hard to go wire to wire over the Cushion track; Nakatani may be served better to ride patient.

Canyon Drive – Bob Baffert barn has been close to invisible this meet; showed some ability in his debut at Hollywood.

Long Shot – Eon

Race 5 – 1 1/8th miles (turf), Purse $50,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

Giant Gem – Sharp improvement in second start for Neil Drysdale; starts out wide, but has a long run to the first turn.

Come in Almighty – Alex Solis has been riding much sharper the past few weeks; saves ground and angles out to rally late.

Long Shot – Geauxforthedeaux

Race 6 – 7 furlongs, Purse $44,000, Claiming $50,000, 4-year-olds and up

Switzerland – Last race showed us why he has never run on turf before; Jeff Mullins spots him to be an upset special.

Sorcerers Spell – Tepid chalk in another wide open race; well spotted off a sharp win to repeat, certainly not outclassed.

Long Shot – Seven Secrets

Race 7 – 1 mile, Purse $50,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

Star Nicholas – Sure to be overlooked because his last start came for a price tag; Jon Court boots home a lot of long shots.

Colgan’s Chip – Favorite draws the best post at one mile over the main track; will save plenty of useful ground early.

Long Shot – Flier Money

Race 8 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $52,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up

Beyond Loaded – These races are getting harder, not easier to figure out; if I can get 8/1 on this guy, he’s on my ticket.

Swift Winds – Joel Rosario seemingly only wins with high priced horses; he really fired a big shot last time to just miss.

Long Shot – Unusual Jail

Race 9 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $57,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up

Banner Lodge – Ran huge last time when nipped late by a Frankel horse; has proven that he does not need the lead to succeed.

Kalookan Boss – Crapped out as the favorite last time up at Bay Meadows; chance to redeem himself at large odds.

Long Shot – Gregorian Bay

Race 10 – 1 mile (turf), $100,000 La Puente, 3-year-olds

Afleet Ruler – Even run in last, but is capable of a lot more; will save ground early, then Talamo must find room late.

Tiz West – Speedy sort can be aided by a turf course that has flattered speed horses; a mile should be his best distance.

Long Shot – Ez Dreamer

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

Mr. Elroy – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; he is facing an incredible weak field.

Letsgobyebye – Been away 7-months, but faced much tougher company at Del Mar; if Knapp has him ready, look out.

Long Shot – Last Black Lion

Best Bet – Giant Gem (race 5)

Santa Anita Friday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 18/5/$29.40; Long Shots, 9/1/$10.60; Best Bet, 1/1/$5.20

Santa Anita Totals – 1,188/284/$2,113.10; Long Shots, 586/75/$940.80; Best Bets, 67/23/$102.20