HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 11:45 a.m.

Race 1 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds

Hecouldgoalltheway – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; that’s all I can say.

Der Van – Should improve after a nondescript career debut; this is one sorry looking race for the opener.

Long Shot – Last Black Lion

Race 2 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $16,000, Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up

Quasimodo – Wesley Ward decided he’s seen enough and puts the red flag up for this guy; suspect will interest many claims.

Mananan McLir – Continues sliding down the claiming ladder to this career low level; need not be much to win today.

Long Shot – Norway House

Race 3 – 6 furlongs, Purse $44,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Sunset Tijuana – Visually impressive come from behind win in last, now Sadler is dropping her down in class; the one to beat.

Onefunsonofagun – She ran a winning race for this level in last, but got caught by the favorite late; will set a fast pace.

Long Shot – Elsie Jo

Race 4 – 6 furlongs, $300,000 Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Sprint, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Tiz Elemental – The pace scenario should flattered her natural stalking style; been away 9-months, that’s my only fear.

Dearest Trickski – Undefeated since claimed by Sadler four races ago; will her bubble burst, she faces a speed heavy group.

Long Shot – Coli Bear

Race 5 – 1 1/8th miles, $500,000 Sunshine Million Filly and Mare Turf, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Nashoba’s Key – She could still be unbeaten with a better trip in the BC Filly & Mare Turf; holds a big class advantage.

Quite a Bride – She is a free wheeling mare who does not like to be choked down; that’s my only fear with Gomez riding.

Long Shot – Snow Cone

Race 6 – 6 furlongs, $250,000 Sunshine Millions Dash, 3-year-olds

Bob Black Jack – That was one explosive win last time out; he may not want to go far, but he’s proven to be very fast.

Georgie Boy – Sight unseen since tearing them up at Del Mar in the Futurity; will see a quick pace to close into.

Long Shot – Winsome Charm

Race 7 – 1 1/8th miles, $1-million Sunshine Millions Classic, 4-year-olds and up

Go Between – What better jockey to upset than Gomez on a dead late closer; his one synthetic start was a corker at Keeneland.

Diamond Stripes – Tepid chalk in an extremely difficult race to handicap; I suspect a solid pace will aid the closers.

Long Shot – Electrify

Race 8 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $57,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up

Mr. Wolverine – This start off a 17-month hiatus could be his best; he’s won going around 2-turns before so he offers value.

Bad Boy – Tepid chalk in another wide open race; tactical speed to sit a trip, gets class relief from a quartet of stakes.

Long Shot – Wild Diplomat

Race 9 – 6 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds

Mr. Elroy – Speedy sort fought gamely into the deep stretch; Gomez takes over for the money shot, shorter distance helps.

Public Image – Sise babies typically improve the second time out; big rider switch to Flores who’s having a great meet.

Long Shot – Draft Choice

Race 10 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $61,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 4-year-olds and up

Kalgoorlie – Has the pedigree to be a nice animal and is now starting to show it; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Dilemma – Logical chalk with Gomez taking over for Solis; very unlucky to lose two head bobs in the last three starts.

Long Shot – Joy’s Comet

Race 11 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Perfect Cast – Pupye adding blinkers on which should help her focus; showing subtle improvement with each start.

True Suggestion – Off slow in debut, settled into stride and then flew home late; interesting to see her progress.

Long Shot – Song of Illinois

Best Bet – Bob Black Jack (race 6)

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