HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 - 6 furlongs, Purse $33,000, Maiden claiming $75,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Lucky Mama - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; her two earlier races can upset these.

E Bradley - Tepid chalk was bet and ran OK in her career debut; of she improves a step off her debut, she's right there.

Long Shot - Homemade Brew

Race 2 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $34,000, Claiming $32,000, Fillies, 4-year-olds

Angel Eyed - Dead late closer could repeat her last race and run over the top of them; Gomez won't move too soon either.

Gold Chant - Speedball has a good chance to steal this on the front end; on paper she could be the lone speed in here.

Long Shot - Kimmy'sklassylady

Race 3 - 1 mile, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

My Weekend Squeeze - Jon Court had a choice of mounts and ended up on this filly; she ran a much improved race last time.

Star's Promise - Gomez can save all the ground inside and looke for a seam turning for home; offers little value at 3/1.

Long Shot - Mahalo Lani

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Lucky Stab - Dead late closer gets a big rider switch to Flores for the money shot; another taking a big class drop.

La Swing - Takes a triple drop in class to face an ordinary group; Gary Stute barn has been white hot, short price today.

Long Shot - Bold Cleo

Race 5 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds

Bear Mountain - The less races the better at this bottom level claimer; Warren firster found his best stride too late.

Prize of the City - For the forgiving handicappers in the audience; he should be able to get the lead, see how far he goes.

Long Shot - Sea Gull Sez

Race 6 - 7 furlongs, Purse $52,000, Allowance, 4-year-olds and up

Paul's Hope - Claimed by Mitchell, which is enough for me to upgrade his chances significantly; tactical speed to sit a trip.

Hurry Up Austin - Logical chalk exiting two graded stakes for this; my fear is this, he absolute hates to win races.

Long Shot - Cherokee Tear

Race 7 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $80,000, 3-year-olds

Shore Do - Frankel takes a step back and runs him on grass, the only surface he's won over; starting over from square one.

Rhetorically - Hard knocking MSW win, albeit over an average group; his calling may be on turf as he is a son of Cozzene.

Long Shot - Grasberg

Race 8 - 7 furlongs, Purse $52,000, Optional claiming $32,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Tribal Chief - Like the post position shift from extreme inside to parking lot outside; Campos won't have to rush to win.

Trail Mix - Speedball has earned this promotion off three straight victories; she may find the final furlong the hardest.

Long Shot - Characteristic

Race 9 - 1 mile, Purse $50,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

Processor's Turf - Was carried wide last time and still almost won; Gomez remains loyal and he'll carve a cleaner trip.

Sangaree - He has disappointed a lot of people, including me twice; maybe going around 2-turns will bring out his best.

Long Shot - Street Royale

Best Bet - Processor's Turf (race 9)

Santa Anita Saturday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 19/9/$60.00; Long Shots, 10/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.60

Santa Anita Totals - 323/79/$571.00; Long Shots, 165/24/$290.20; Best Bets, 19/9/$37.60