HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 mile, Purse $35,000, Claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds

Gregorian Bay - Dead late closer did not have the best of trips in last; class drop and distance will help.

Level Red - Logical chalk runs first time for a claiming price; speedy sort looks for a confidence builder.

Long Shot - Slew Man Slew

Race 2 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet) Purse $43,000, Claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds

Scat Thief - Gets class relief today which will greatly help; dead late closer in a wide open race.

Daytona - Didn't run a step last time for Nakatani; key is he remains loyal and gets a nice class drop.

Long Shot - Wellnessfast

Race 3 - 6 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Cupid's Kitty - Someone has to be favored in each race; she's been well bet in all career starts.

Almacita - FTS from the Mitchell barn; she has Carson City blood, which is win early pedigree to me.

Long Shot - Rockinanrollin

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, $75,000 Jack Goodman, 2-year-olds

Guns on the Table - Baffert baby is still a maiden, but the favorite in here; adds blinkers on for speed.

D. Double You - Is 2-for-2 lifetime, there's no knowing what his ceiling is; part of an uncoupled Miller entry.

Long Shot - Gone Grand

Race 5 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Claiming $10,000, 3-year-olds and up

Proud Hope - Mullins charge was knocking at the door at Fairplex; beaten chalk figures to offer value today.

Trail Mix - Exits a sharp Fairplex win where a repeat effort is needed; will be forwardly placed throughout.

Long Shot - My Master

Race 6 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $28,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up

French Souvenir - Has limited turf experience, but is on top of his game; Mitchell spots him aggressively.

Watch Over Me - Tries turf for the first time, but he is razor sharp right now; tactical speed to sit a trip.

Long Shot - Salah Who

Race 7 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $43,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

Zetterberg - Strong debut effort for Dollase barn; if he improves a step for Nakatani, he'll take some beating.

Rate of Change - FTS from the Harty barn has been working a long time for debut; bred to be quick, win early.

Long Shot - Bazzoom

Race 8 - 6 furlongs, Purse $45,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Prime Catch - Gave a strong effort last time at Fairplex where the speed isn't as helpful as you might think.

Kalookan Lessie - Low percentage barn has already won twice this meet; adding blinkers on for more high cheese.

Long Shot - Intangaroo

Race 9 - 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $45,000, Optional claiming $80,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Down - Frankel charge gets the advantageous parking lot post for down the hill; taking the blinkers off.

Nootka Island - Mitchell charge gets class relief facing an easier group today; part of a late cavalry charge.

Long Shot - Comedy Girl

Race 10 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 2-year-olds

Dixieland Easy - Strong second last time at Fairplex running against the bias; shortens up and the rail today.

Swiss E - Tactical speed to sit a good trip; Harrington adding blinkers on for more speed and focus.

Long Shot - Just Bill Jim

Best Bet - Dixieland Easy (race 10)

Santa Anita Saturday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 20/2/$14.60; Long Shots, 9/6/$137.80; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals - 339/71/$502.40; Long Shots, 170/23/$331.200; Best Bets, 20/5/$27.00