HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 4-year-olds and up

Carman – Ran well last time returning from a 9-month sabbatical; if he moves forward a step, he’ll be tough to handle.

Partywithlarryz – Beaten favorite in MSW field in NoCal, faces a softer bunch today; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Long Shot – Buck Basolo

Race 2 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $44,000, Claiming $50,000, 4-year-olds

Mt Orient – Tiny edge in an incredibly difficult race; like the parking lot post going down the hillside turf course.

Miller’s Turbo – Returns from a good try in a Turf Paradise turf stakes; tactical speed and post to sit a perfect trip.

Long Shot – Tox Dee Bee

Race 3 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $26,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Love Happens – Is moving in the right direction, Gomez remains loyal for the money shot; facing a pretty slow group.

Quid Non – Uneven effort last time, she appears capable of much better; may prefer to settle early and make one run.

Long Shot – No Cream Or Sugar

Race 4 – 6 furlongs, Purse $33,000, Maiden claiming $75,000, 3-year-olds

McArthur – Interesting that Gomez exits a Todd Pletcher cull to ride for Carava; suspect he senses some improvement today.

That’s Grand – Did a classic pop and stop in debut under Gomez; was well bet to 7/2 odds, Valdivia takes over here.

Long Shot – Surf Rider

Race 5 – 1 1/8th miles (turf), Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $32,000, Cal-breds, 4-year-olds and up

Steven’s Being – Dead late closer may have moved too soon in last, and still won; Bejarano for Talamo who rides the chalk.

Made the Finals – Speedball figures to dictate the early pace; gave way grudgingly last time in a solid effort.

Long Shot – Brian the Bold

Race 6 – 7 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up

Publication – Old guy has definitely lost a step, or maybe two; drops to this bottom level, may still have enough to win.

New Rule – Ran a winning race for this level in last, unfortunate to not win; flattered when Trail Mix won next time out.

Long Shot – Get Off the Sugar

Race 7 – 1 1/8th miles (turf), Purse $45,000, Starter handicap $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Rockella – Favored despite an awful looking running line in the Hermosa Beach; her race before that is fast enough to win.

Bootleg Annie – NoCal shipper attracts the attention of Gomez; has won 7-of-10 turf starts, an enviable record in any class.

Long Shot – Jambalaya Joy

Race 8 – 1 1/8th miles, $250,000 San Antonio Handicap, 4-year-olds and up

Awesome Gem – They made the wrong morning line favorite, this guy will be the chalk; has run five fast synthetic track races.

Student Council – Made a long trip to Tokyo for nothing in the Japan Cup; another well proven over synthetic surfaces.

Long Shot – Rathor

Race 9 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds

Haggis Macpherson – Tough wide trip in last from post 12; moves inside where he may need to use more speed to hold position.

Quityerbellyaching – Was ambitiously placed in last off the claim by Sadler; class drop and Gomez point to a sincere effort.

Long Shot – Follows None

Best Bet – Haggis Macpherson (race 9)

Santa Anita Saturday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 22/4/$16.80; Long Shots, 11/1/$9.80; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals – 374/91/$653.80; Long Shots, 192/28/$329.80; Best Bets, 22/9/$37.60