Horse racing: Hollywood Park, May 13

Today at Hollywood Park

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $27,000, Claiming $16,000, 3-year-olds and up

5 Morganouska – Has been productive since claimed by Bob Hess; this is a class rise to $16K on paper only.

4 Isle of Prado – Joel Rosario has been riding a lot for Blake Heap, without much success; beaten chalk has to do more.

Long Shot – 1 Spicey Beau

Race 2 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

2 Laura’s Pleasure – Big class drop after 3 unproductive races in 2012; really needs to show something tonight.

5 Miss Ambition – Been away 7-months so the question of fitness is surely there; edge is Peter Miller barn trains at Hollywood.

Long Shot – 4 Silent Sue

Race 3 – 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up

7 Koast – Like horses that win while running a lower Beyer; parking lot post is a negative in Inglewood turf sprints.

5 Off the Wall – Ran like a short horse last time off a 11-month hiatus; figures to be a lot sharper in second start this year.

Long Shot – 2 Rauschenberg

Race 4 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $52,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up

6 Stratify – Appears to be showing some improvement on the stretch out; offers good value at 5/1 price.

5 Anabaa Premium – Favorite in an open race woke up last time with a solid try; suspect will go to the lead again today.

Long Shot – 4 Qatar’s Pearl

Race 5 – 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $54,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

1 La Mano Nera – Should have gained a lot of conditioning in last; second start off a 5-month hiatus can be better.

8 Nofty – Beaten favorite has a ton of early speed; third start off a 7-month hiatus may be his strongest.

Long Shot – 7 Blue Jay Attack

Race 6 – 7 1/2 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Maiden claiming $30,000, 3-year-olds and up

4 Langfurs Lightning – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; has run for a tag in the past.

10 Full’s Kris S. – Was flattered when Sunday Headline won next time out; been hammered in betting last two starts.

Long Shot – 5 Swiss Game

Race 7 – 1 1/2 miles (turf), $70,000 Round Table, 4-year-olds and up

2 Lumberyard Jack – Doug O’Neill still on cloud 9 off the Kentucky Derby win; Midwest invader was dead game in victory.

7 Dhaamer – Exits two graded stakes for this much softer spot; Mike Mitchell charge clearly has the ability to dominate.

Long Shot – 4 Dynamic Host

Race 8 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

4 Ranchero – Underachiever finally got his diploma in last; Bob Baffert puts him in an easy spot facing winners for the first time.

6 Stone Hot – Huge rider switch to Joel Rosario for the money shot; Rosario won four races on Saturday’s program.

Long shot – 8 Meadow Road

Race 9 – 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $52,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

12 Personal Sunset – Was gaining some late in an OK career debut; at 6/1 that’s value guaranteed with Brice Blanc up.

9 Shelley Beach – Tepid chalk makes her U.S. debut for Patrick Biancone; figures to be overbet with hot riding Joel Rosario up.

Long Shot – 7 Pourquoi

Best Bet – 4 Ranchero (race 8)

Betfair Hollywood Park Saturday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/4/$27.00; Long Shots, 9/2/$21.40; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Betfair Hollywood Park Totals – 188/43/$304.60; Long Shots, 94/14/$137.20; Best Bets, 11/2/$6.80

SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY – #1 The Paddyman (6/1) in race 7 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Saturday, Hakama ran out at Belmont Park. Stats – 74/49/$423.40; Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick