HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

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

Remember Seattle – Had a trip last time you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy; claimed by Sadler, chance to wake up today.

Rail Dancer – Tepid choice is sliding way down the class ladder; like the turn back in distance where she can finish.

Long Shot – Lucky Mama

Race 2 – 1 1/8th miles (turf), Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $32,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Chelcee’s Hope – Logical chalk ran a winning race for this class level last time out; best stride will come late.

Lupita’sluckyangel – Should enjoy the stretch out in distance; was coming too late last time flying down the hillside course.

Long Shot – Sports Edition

Race 3 – 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Claiming $10,000, Fillies, 4-year-olds

Smooch – Claimed by Ellis and spotted nicely for a quick ROI; his race two back is definitely fast enough to upset.

Irish Express – This definitely fits the MO for Knapp winning claiming races; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Long Shot – Talking to Devon

Race 4 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Crimson Cowboy – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; tactical speed to sit a trip.

Kailee Rush – Claimed by Eric Guillot from Baffert; due to the steep class drop, need not be much to be competitive.

Long Shot – Brite Shadow

Race 5 – 6 furlongs, Purse $26,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 4-year-olds and up

Brother Man – Was flattered in last when he lost to two next out winners; he could pop back at a square price today.

Lemon – Dead late closer was trying hard last time but ran out of room; he too could rebound nicely at a square price.

Long Shot – Laday Tale

Race 6 – 1 1/8th miles (turf), Purse $50,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

Rate of Change – Note that he’s been chasing good ones: Into Mischief, El Gato Malo and Behindatthebar; good a spot as any.

Left Unsaid – This Frankel cull may be ready for a claiming price if he fails again today; Gomez and blinkers on, no excuses.

Long Shot – Tulips Dandy

Race 7 – 6 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Claiming $20,000, 4-year-olds and up

Trail Mix – Talk about a horse for a course, he has become a Cushion Track maven; square price because he has few believers.

Nerinx – Just got up for Solis on the big class drop from $50k to $25k; if he matches that effort, he’ll be right there.

Long Shot – Iza General

Race 8 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), $100,000 Baldwin, 3-year-olds

Sea of Pleasure – Facile stakes win in NoCal last time; he may not want to go far, but proven that he’s a talented sprinter.

D. Double You – Peter Miller got his confidence built up with two game wins; good time to try him in much tougher company.

Long Shot – Sky Cape

Race 9 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Polish Quest – Has been training well for return off a 14-month hiatus; Solis could be on the best closer in the field.

Rock Creek Pass – O’Neill charge finally responded to the big class drops with a good try; tough foe if he improves a step.

Long Shot – El Vic

Best Bet – Smooch (race 3)

Santa Anita Saturday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 20/6/$64.00; Long Shots, 11/2/$40.20; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals – 700/161/$1,187.40; Long Shots, 347/47/$604.00; Best Bets, 38/12/$51.20