HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 11 a.m.

Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 20 feet), Purse $54,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Mezuzah – Appears to be the most talented distance winner in the field; Frankel will give a lot of business to Bejarano.

Placid Lake – Accomplished grass sprinter will now try to stretch out around 2-turns; guess who will have the early lead.

Long Shot – Delicate Cat

Race 2 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $44,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Song Cat – Just missed last time in a strong 2-turn effort; tactical speed to sit close to the pace, grinds it out late.

Santa Teresita – Tepid favorite in a wide open race; late rider change to Michael Baze signals intent of Hofmans.

Long Shot – Only First Class

Race 3 – 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 20 feet), Purse $48,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Cherokee Heaven – Looked like an entirely different animal when switched to turf in last; blasted off with a late burst.

American Imperium – Grinder figures to get overlooked with others looking more exciting; like the positive rider switch.

Long Shot – Bronzino

Race 4 – 6 furlongs, Purse $17,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Stitchit – Takes a small, but significant, class drop to face a suspect field; like that Bejarano is taking the call.

In Daddy’s Honor – Tepid chalk in another wide open race; every Mitchell horse so far this meet has been live.

Long Shot – Renees Beauty

Race 5 – 7 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Starter allowance $40,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Curvey Star – Got a test drive in her SoCal debut, expect the brakes to be off today; Bejarano again for the money shot.

Lower the Rate – Could be on a lone lead which would make her more dangerous; you’ll know by now if the track favors speed.

Long Shot – Beulah Land

Race 6 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $42,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Morgan Lane – Ran into a lot of trouble last time, better racing luck can lead to a win; like the turn back in distance.

Felicitee – Started slow, finished fast, in a better than looked debut; may get overlooked and go off at a square price.

Long Shot – Hilogold

Race 7 – 7 furlongs, $100,000 Hollywood Prevue, 2-year-olds

Massive Drama – This colt ran a courageous race at Monmouth despite not liking the mud; it’s worth Kent D coming to SoCal.

Meal Penalty – Pletcher colt is 2-for-2 wins albeit versus suspect foes; he has the pedigree to be a decent sort of horse.

Long Shot – Larrys Revenge

Race 8 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $12,000, Claiming $10,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

McNasty – Ran a much improved race last time and could be sitting on a win; has more than enough back class to produce.

High Command – Mullins is off to a sharp start at Hollywood over his home track; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Long Shot – Trail Mix

Best Bet – Morgan Lane (race 6)

Hollywood Wednesday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 14/2/$11.60; Long Shots, 8/1/$8.60; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Hollywood Totals – 180/38/$244.20; Long Shots, 91/15/$167.00; Best Bets, 11/4/$13.80