HORSE RACING
December 6, 2007 - 10:00 pm
TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Race 1 - 7 1/2 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Warren's Adventure - Didn't take to grass last time, now returns to her preferred surface; distance may suit her too.
Jen's New Chapter - Tepid chalk off a maiden claiming win; she's run consistently good races over synthetic surfaces.
Long Shot - Veils de Fleur
Race 2 - 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 10 feet), Purse $38,000, Claiming $62,500, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Belly Button Dawn - Speedball may have a tactical advantage over this six-pack; rail out 10 feet and lone speed today.
Carly Effect - She may be better suited as a late closing sprinter; may have moved too soon in last and faltered late.
Long Shot - Kimmy'sklassylady
Race 3 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $28,000, Maiden claiming $62,500, 2-year-olds
Three Park Night - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to claiming; ran evenly in last in route debut.
Dirty Dish Mitch - Logical chalk is vulnerable because he is facing tougher and going 2-turns for the very first time.
Long Shot - Stalemate
Race 4 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $48,000, Allowance, 2-year-olds
Dr. Au Jus - Interesting Canadian invader was highly regarded at Woodbine; SoCal debut for O'Neill and Espinoza.
Gone Grand - Was overmatched in the Generous and showed a dislike for the turf; speedy sort returns to Cushion track.
Long Shot - Reel Prime
Race 5 - 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 10 feet), Purse $42,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up
Spankey Come Home - Been away 9-months since the Risen Star debacle; upset Tiago and Time Squared, he's got some talent.
Royal Vision - Gets in off the also eligible list, always an intriguing angle; like that Bejarano is taking the call.
Long Shot - Mind the Minister
Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $54,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up
Air Commander - Never looked comfortable in his return off a 8-month hiatus; had three works since and will be sharper.
Seminole Native - Dead late closer gets the ultimate rider for that style, Gomez; he'll sit in arrears and time his move.
Long Shot - Anziyan's Song
Race 7 - 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 10 feet), Purse $50,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up
Ever a Friend - Was flattered when Bushwacker was an upset stakes winner last weekend; suspect Clement sent out some runners.
Mast Track - Frankel charge has been away 6-months, but showed ability before that; key is the colt may be prepping today.
Long Shot - Haraldo
Race 8 - 7 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Harmony Creator - Exits a highly rated MSW race featuring Distorted Passion and Life At Ten; takes a major class drop too.
Trillua - Beaten favorite is turning back in distance for this; like that leading rider Gomez is willing to take the call.
Long Shot - Hottodi
Best Bet - Belly Button Dawn (race 2)
Hollywood Wednesday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/4/$23.20; Long Shots, 8/2/$26.00; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Hollywood Totals - 349/79/$514.60; Long Shots, 177/26/$328.20; Best Bets, 21/8/$33.60