HORSE RACING
TODAY AT DEL MAR
By Richard Eng
Post Time 2 p.m.
Race 1 - 1 1/16th miles (turf), Purse $63,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Angel Craft - Logical chalk ran OK in last, but was moved too soon by Espinoza; he returns and will ride with patience.
Zoemeg - Been away 7-months, but layoff horses don't come here for a test drive; like that Sadler is adding blinkers on.
Long Shot - Lady Matilda
Race 2 - 6 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Claiming $16,000, 4-year-olds and up
Fly to the Wire - Old guy has been away 16-months, but has worked well for return; need not be much facing a soft field.
Sunday Nap - Been away 4-months, now Koriner drops the trap door on this one; has high speed so expect him to cruise early.
Long Shot - Lord Albion
Race 3 - 6 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up
L.A. Phil - Another layoff horse taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to claiming; from the hot Gaines barn.
Herbie Love - Been training at Del Mar and finally appears off a 2-month hiatus; like that top rider Nakatani takes the call.
Long Shot - Another Event
Race 4 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $58,000, Claiming $62,500, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Foxy Games - Ran miserably in last first time wearing blinkers on; Cecil takes them off today and adds Espinoza, goes better.
Masterful Lass - Got a nice conditioning race last time and now is dropped first time for a price tag; blinkers on and Smith.
Long Shot - Lady Elizabeth
Race 5 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Cheyenne Queen - Spawr claimed for $40k and drops her back for $16k; has red flag all over her, but he's won with these kind.
She Look Famous - Quick turnaround off the claim by Hines; dead late closer should be in good form and will be running late.
Long Shot - Gula Gold
Race 6 - 6 furlongs, Purse $44,000, Claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds and up
Watch Over Me - Mullins has been nearly unstoppable this meet; ran a winning race for this class in last, need only repeat.
Wheaton Hall - Won last time as easily as any horse the entire meet; takes a huge step up in class, but is in top condition.
Long Shot - Da Cardinal
Race 7 - 1 mile, Purse $68,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up
Old Man River - Been away 8-months, but this shows the respect for the Knight barn; runs first time for a claiming price.
Victory Design - Miller barn has been a pleasant surprise at the meeting, so far; Churchill horse has more than enough class.
Long Shot - Bernasconi
Race 8 - 6 furlongs, Purse $44,000, Maiden claiming $100,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds
Queen Holly - Tepid chalk in a race boasting seven FTS; ran OK in her debut at Hollywood over the Cushion track.
Mystic Geisha - The angle here is she is dropping down from MSW to claiming; she need not be much to cash a paycheck.
Long Shot - Chica Una
Best Bet - Angel Craft (race 1)
Del Mar Monday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 19/5/$34.40; Long Shots, 9/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Del Mar Totals - 469/111/$794.00; Long Shots, 237/30/$398.60; Best Bets, 28/13/$56.60
