HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $58,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Celtic Dreamin – Was claimed in April for $40k and has earned nearly $300k since; he seems to be getting better and better.

Albertus Maximus – Talented colt rested 4-months since a flat tire in the Pacific Classic; this is merely a prep for later.

Long Shot – Zappa

Race 2 – 6 furlongs, Purse $42,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Carmel Coffee – Talamo takes over after a promising debut; lost to a very talented filly, moves from outside to inside.

Felicitee – Has been well bet in both her career starts; showed two different styles, expect Nakatani to take his time.

Long Shot – Rupert’s Promise

Race 3 – 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $33,000, 3-year-olds

Warrior’s Vow – Draw a line thru a miserable try over Monmouth slop BC week; Mitchell horse should show up with Gomez.

Justinplace – Ran like a short horse last time off a 3-month sabbatical; Talamo is an ace at rating back for one brush.

Long Shot – Our Partner

Race 4 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $14,000, 3-year-olds and up

Zayed – Claimed by Conlon, who has won lots of races under the radar; suspect Conlon can improve him a step or two.

Kaianagandaia – Logical chalk beat Zayed last time in a hard fought victory; has enough back class to repeat his race.

Long Shot – Trail Mix

Race 5 – 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $34,000, Claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds and up

Fete – Claimed by Conlon who has a big new bankroll from owner Liviakis; this horse is a grass sprint specialist.

Iza General – Dead late closer did all he could last time in a fast paced race; Mullins charge will be flying late.

Long Shot – Faulkwood Shores

Race 6 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $44,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

Masterwork – Kentucky import makes his SoCal debut for Chatlos; Leparoux takes the call, tactical speed to sit a trip.

Signature Move – Was no secret last time when a heavy favorite in debut; got a nice education and should move forward.

Long Shot – Dreamed Day

Race 7 – 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $36,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Zoemeg – Made a huge middle move in last to no avail; gets class relief racing for a claiming price, hot Sadler barn too.

Gold On Gossamer – Could be a clever claim by O’Neill; Espinoza has taken over for George Woolf, he’s the new “Iceman”.

Long Shot – Exclusive Danielle

Race 8 – 7 furlongs, Purse $14,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Sacred Mountain – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to claiming; Moger is also taking the blinkers off.

Our Papa Joe – Combine the white hot Sadler barn with Bejarano in a wide open race; offers lots of value at 8/1 odds.

Long Shot – Scotty Jones

Best Bet – Celtic Dreamin (race 1)

Hollywood Thursday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/3/$30.80; Long Shots, 8/1/$17.80; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Hollywood Totals – 447/106/$750.60; Long Shots, 225/32/$406.80; Best Bets, 27/9/$3