HORSE RACING
December 7, 2007 - 10:00 pm
TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Race 1 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Claiming $10,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Real Lift - Speedy sort will be forwardly placed throughout; turns back in distance where she will be a closing sprinter.
Here Comes Ray Ray - Dead late closer will try to give Iggy his first win in his comeback; sliding down the claiming ladder.
Long Shot - Exploited Dream
Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Claiming $10,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
O Bee Naki - Exits a sharp win where a repeat effort would crush these; picks up 5-pounds, a piano would help the others.
Delphina - She's my second choice despite some ugly looking races; she exits a key race, a strong handicapping angle.
Long Shot - Dazzling Skates
Race 3 - 1 1/4 miles (turf), Purse $54,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up
One Off - Drysdale waves the white flag as he runs him for a price tag; still, his back class and speed may be enough.
Niagara Causeway - Leparoux is taking his time getting settled; this is a Biancone horse switched over to the Powell barn.
Long Shot - Centarvo
Race 4 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $36,000, Claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds and up
Gallardo - Has won 2-of-3 since claimed by Hollendorfer from Mitchell; has really taken well to the synthetic surfaces.
Tioga Junction - Figures to show speed on the stretch out; Talamo is one of the best in the room at relaxing his mounts.
Long Shot - Seven Secrets
Race 5 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $14,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Fly By - Was flattered when Jen's New Chapter won the first race on Thursday; takes a subtle turn back in distance too.
Madonna Mia - Beaten chalk got dueled into submission due to torrid early fractions; see if Gryder can slow it down a step.
Long Shot - Kilmartin Hall
Race 6 - 1 mile (turf), Purse $30,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up
Mananan McLir - Mitchell charge adding blinkers on for this; sliding down the claiming ladder where he faces a soft spot.
Black Jack Attack - Taking a significant class drop to face these; speedball could clear early and never look back.
Long Shot - Quasimodo
Race 7 - 6 furlongs, Purse $45,000, Optional claiming $80,000, 2-year-olds
Winsome Charm - Has an edge of recentcy while facing his next condition; Mullins colt cost $190k as a 2-YO in training sale.
Slam Slew - Tepid chalk was highly regarded before going on the shelf; been away 5-months, this may just be a prep race.
Long Shot - Sea of Pleasure
Race 8 - 1 1/16th miles (turf), Purse $44,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Seattle Smooth - Sneaky pick because she chased Peisinoe who won on Wednesday; Canani stretches her out, expect improvement.
Royal Humor - She lacks a late kick, unless Nakatani can convince her to take back some; shot in a very difficult race.
Long Shot - Miss Fremont
Best Bet - O Bee Naki (race 2)
Hollywood Thursday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/4/$21.00; Long Shots, 8/1/$4.80; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Hollywood Totals - 364/83/$535.60; Long Shots, 185/27/$333.00; Best Bets, 22/8/$33.60