HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $38,000, Claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Mark Set Go – Claimed by Mike Mitchell and spotted nicely to win right away; beatean favorite figures to improve today.

Mama Lula – Tepid chalk won last time against similar company at 7/1 odds; the Mig has done well riding first call for Spawr.

Long Shot – The King’s Lass

Race 2 – 1 mile, Purse $29,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds

Silver Dust – Taking a sharp class drop from MSW to this $50k level; his synthetic surface races look better than on turf.

Bala Rapida – Ran green as grass in debut, but seemed to figure things out in the deep stretch; Gomez remains loyal.

Long Shot – Scott’s Spirit

Race 3 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), $75,000 Joe Hernandez, 4-year-olds and up

Charmo – Favorite has been away 10-months, but Canani can bring them back ready; like that Gomez is taking the call.

Night Chapter – Frankel horse may be the unluckiest horse on the grounds; one of these days he’s going to get a clear trip.

Long Shot – Marvel Wood

Race 4 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Colony Trick – You’ll have an edge on me because you can see the tote board; showed some improvement last time out.

Song of Illinois – Watch the four FTS and see who takes some betting; this filly ran the best race of her life last out.

Long Shot – Jump Ball

Race 5 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $50,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

Cavanal – At 5/1 odds, this Drysdale second time starter is being overlooked; Gomez does not ride horses that need a race.

Great Siege – Tepid chalk in a wide open turf route; adding blinkers on and Victor Espinoza for the injured Rafael Bejarano.

Long Shot – Shem Tov

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

Secret Shuttle – This guy exploded in the stretch for a barn not known for winning first time; wide rallies are effective.

Uxmal – Battled well in this class last time out; should be a square price with Agapito Delgadillo riding for Bob Hess.

Long Shot – Ricky El Corredor

Race 7 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $61,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up

Dilemma – Bad parking lot post going a mile on grass; Gomez usually figures a way to tuck in and save ground before the turn.

Uffizi – Ground saving journey for a convincing last out winner; Corey Nakatani takes over for Bejarano, is not outclassed.

Long Shot – Rather Be Lucky

Race 8 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Claiming $16,000, 4-year-olds and up

Common Trust – If Gomez mounts pan out, he could win quite a few today; reclaimed by Jeff Mullins, I need say no more.

Nerinx – Sliding down the claiming ladder where he could be the boss today; tactical speed and Flores to sit a perfect trip.

Long Shot – Cousin Lew

Race 9 – 1 1/2 miles (turf), $200,000 San Luis Rey Handicap, 4-year-olds and up

Porfido – He has a chance to be the controlling speed throughout; the pace will be slower than in the San Luis Obispo.

On the Acorn – Logical chalk was one of the feel good stories from 2007; long winded sort won’t get into gear until late.

Long Shot – Boule d’Or

Race 10 – 6 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds

McArthur – Taking the needed class drop to get him over the hump; one of a few exiting a key race for this.

Dynaquake – Claimed by Rafael Becerra who immediately adds blinkers on; showed good speed in debut and got run down late.

Long Shot – Minezeno

Best Bet – Common Trust (race 8)

Santa Anita Friday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 12/3/$21.20; Long Shots, 8/1/$12.00; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals – 931/218/$1,621.60; Long Shots, 460/58/$719.40; Best Bets, 52/16/$67.40