HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $38,000, Claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Oakhill Girl - Square price on a filly who did all the work last time and got passed up late; doesn't need the lead to succeed.

Kalookan Lessie - Just missed last time in a solid effort down the hillside turf course; repeat effort puts her right there.

Long Shot - She's Got Skills

Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $34,000, Claiming $32,000, 4-year-olds

Paul's Hope - Claimed by Mitchell, one of the very best in the trade; is well spotted for a quick return on investment.

Appealing Dream - NoCal invader has had two eventful trips over the Tapeta track; tries a different group over soggy Cushion.

Long Shot - Quick Enough

Race 3 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $52,000, Optional claiming $32,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Princess Amelie - Faces winners for the first time exiting a superb career debut win; a win on sod would prove her versatility.

Ghostly Girl - Dead late closer is very close to getting her picture taken; she's a square price with low percentage connections.

Long Shot - Charm N Broad

Race 4 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Looks Great - Is knocking on the door of victory; can save all the ground inside and grind it out late under Rosario.

Awesome Shine - He has a tendency to break poorly hindering his chances; closer has a chance to do some late damage.

Long Shot - Maj. Trouble

Race 5 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $26,000, Claiming $20,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Watch Me Win - Stretching back out around 2-turns; should enjoy the more relaxed early pace, can save valuable ground inside.

Topper's Gold - Claimed by the clever Avila barn; guess who rides, Berrio, will offer lots of value in a productive spot.

Long Shot - Feel Ridge

Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $21,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Point Reyna - Showed good speed going long around 2-turns for the first time; chance to set the pace and provide a target.

Quaint Lass - Dead late closer could be a sneaky contender in here; have to like the skill Quinonez has been showing of late.

Long Shot - Titan Queen

Race 7 - 1 mile, Purse $28,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds

Touch My Abs - Had some trouble last time out; can offer some value if he runs back to his winning race two back.

County Tune - Switches barns from Marlow to McFarlane; has been off slow lately, hindering his chances to upset.

Long Shot - Latin Lobo

Race 8 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds and up

Kickin Back - Miller barn is heating up once again in 2008; like that Gomez remains loyal to the cause.

Premier Won - Beaten favorite did not run his best race last time out; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Long Shot - Obedience

Best Bet - Looks Great (race 4)

Santa Anita Monday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/4/$30.20; Long Shots, 8/2/$21.60; Best Bet, 1/1/$5.80

Santa Anita Totals - 304/70/$511.00; Long Shots, 155/24/$290.20; Best Bets, 18/8/$34.00