HORSE RACING
TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
By Richard Eng
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $21,000, Claiming $16,000, 4-year-olds and up
Tumbaga – Ran a clunker going a turf marathon in last; should be dead fit for a shorter, easier dirt route.
Aureliano – Another dead late closer beat NW2L in last at Santa Anita; third start off a 9-month hiatus.
Long Shot – Oro Desert
Race 2 – 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 10 feet), Purse $49,000, 3-year-olds
Unusual Suspect – Has done more on turf than most of these combined; will sit midpack and rally late.
Scat Thief – Guillot regroups after a couple failed stakes races facing much tougher; sits and rallies.
Long Shot – Gweebarra
Race 3 – 1 1/16th miles, $100,000 Hawthorne Handicap, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Cantabria – Frankel filly is starting to scratch the surface of her vast potential; the one to beat.
Ballado’s Thunder – Sharp win in the softer Santa Lucia in Arcadia; interesting ride for Nakatani.
Long Shot – Pyramid Love
Race 4 – 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 10 feet), Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up
Beau Smoke – Ran a cropper in last as a beaten chalk; chance to rebound under Nakatani urging.
California Flag – O’Neill adding blinkers on for this try; stop and pop in debut, even more speed?
Long Shot – Tenacious Star
Race 5 – 6 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Mimosa Mist – Third start off a 1-year hiatus could be her best; sliding down the class ladder.
Remember Maggie – Speedball will have simple tactics today; go as fast and as far as she can.
Long Shot – Maria’s Quest
Race 6 – 6 furlongs, Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
Theverythoughtof U – Twice beaten favorite must make amends with mad bettors; Talamo gets it done.
Chocolate Lava – Second best chasing the incredible, now injured, Magnificience in last; softer here.
Long Shot – U Turn to Love
Race 7 – 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 10 feet), Purse $44,000, Claiming $62,500, 4-year-olds and up
True Dancer – Good tactical speed to sit a perfect trip; subtle class drop today has to help.
Like Running Water – Big step up in class and hiring Espinoza to ride; she’ll be forwardly placed.
Long Shot – Denied
Race 8 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $51,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up
Horse Greeley – Was well regarded as a juvenile, returning from a 7-month hiatus; lots of talent.
Specalist Morgen J – Underrated 4-YO seldom runs a bad race; should enjoy Cushion track exiting turf.
Long Shot – Publication
Race 9 – 6 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds
Flip the Penny – Silva taking the blinkers off today; returning from 9-month hiatus in a softer spot.
Papa Bruschi – Claimed by Knapp and spotted perfectly to win; was well bet in his career debut.
Long Shot – Skimtheexcess
Best Bet – Cantabria (race 3)
Hollywood Friday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/6/$41.20; Long Shots, 7/1/$18.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$2.60
Hollywood Totals – 147/37/$266.20; Long Shots, 71/6/$125.80; Best Bets, 9/3/$12.60
