HORSE RACING
May 30, 2007 - 9:00 pm
TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 1:20 p.m.
Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $51,000, Allowance, Fillies, 3-year-olds
Com Easy – Baffert filly is stretching out around 2-turns for the very first time; chance for a soft lead, may get brave.
Darling Mambo – Was in the uncomfortable position of leading the pack last time out; she prefers to run covered up.
Long Shot – Tremendous One
Race 2 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, 2-year-olds
Zoomin Zabel – Came from off the pace in debut and found his best stride too late; if he improves a step he can win this.
Rivergrade Boy – Did a classic pop and stop in career debut; taking the biggest class drop in racing, may not stop today.
Long Shot – Market Exchange
Race 3 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $27,000, Maiden claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up
James The Third – Like the move to bugboy Talamo for the money shot; knocking on the door, he showed he likes Cushion track.
Forward Commitment – Tepid chalk looked kind of ordinary last time in a very winable spot; running for a price tag will help.
Long Shot – Fortified
Race 4 – 7 1/2 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up
Oliver Twisted – Was gelded two races ago and has run like a new horse, literally, since; the one to beat in a soft spot.
Twin Turbo – Rallied well in last but seemingly lacks a killer instinct; like that bugboy Talamo remains loyal for this.
Long Shot – Swing Out
Race 5 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $31,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds
Conclave – Claimed by Carava and dropped suspiciously down in class; if he’s right, he’s got a big shot to upset these.
A Shore Thing – Another taking an enormous class drop into a do or die situation; Mullins barn is really struggling now.
Long Shot – Hot Flame
Race 6 – 5 furlongs, Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds
Suit Yourself – Will try and match his big debut race, which is fast enough to beat these; value with low percentage rider.
Mix – Broke slow in career debut, then found his best stride too late; Espinoza taking over in second career start.
Long Shot – Warrens A P Strike
Race 7 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $51,000, Allowance, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Silver Z – Speedball will try to take this wire to wire; won a 2-turn mile route race on the grass three races back.
Charming Legacy – Game win last time to graduate with honors; she steps up to face winners for the first time, gamely.
Long Shot – Worthy Cause
Race 8 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $14,000, Claiming $10,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
Kelven’s Verbatim – Mare has won 2-of-3 recent starts, which classifies her as a star with these; will be grinding late.
Cotorra – Taking an enormous drop in class to face a very slow group; O’Neill is never afraid to drop down for the win.
Long Shot – The Case Queen
Best Bet – Oliver Twisted (race 4)
Hollywood Monday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 18/3/$18.00; Long Shots, 10/1/$9.80; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Hollywood Totals – 450/107/$690.20; Long Shots, 222/29/$324.40; Best Bets, 26/12/$47.80