HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 1:20 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $17,000, Claiming $12,500, 4-year-olds and up

Deputy Lad – Sharp win in Cushion track debut and off a 2-month hiatus; he won and still appears to be moving forward.

Hudson Bank – Claimed by Ellis off a photo finish win; is kept at the same level and a similar try puts him right there.

Long Shot – Si Chimi

Race 2 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up

Forward Commitment – Showed nice improvement in last off a 2-month hiatus; moves inside to save some ground and rally late.

Owen Roe O’Neill – Tepid chalk stretching out around 2-turns for the first time; speedball will be tested in the stretch.

Long Shot – Pointing Star

Race 3 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $51,000, Optional claiming $80,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

Ainamaa – Exiting a sharp MSW win and appears capable of a lot more; she beat a good field, just might win her conditions.

Marvelous Marcia – Canani is always dangerous, even more so at honest odds; stretching out on grass for the first time.

Long Shot – Angeletta

Race 4 – 4 1/2 furlongs, Purse $46,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

Captain Quick – FTS by Swiss Yodeler and from the precocious Harrington baby barn; been working fast and could be tough.

Premier Issue – Has the experience and performance edge over the rest of the field; inside post is another good benefit.

Long Shot – Tommys Luck

Race 5 – 6 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Claiming $20,000, 4-year-olds and up

Enter Anon – Claimed by Cerin and moved with confidence up in class; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip, has back class.

Five Star Charm – Was grossly overmatched in last and turned in a miserable race; a forgiving handicapper looks two races back.

Long Shot – Bridge Too Far

Race 6 – 7 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

Herbie Love – Was flattered when MyCitybytheBay won next time out; wide post allows for a comfortable stalking trip.

Miller’s Turbo – Speedball draws the rail in this elongated sprint; should be in front early, but the puzzle is can she last.

Long Shot – Senior Discount

Race 7 – 6 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $35,000, Claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds and up

Yes He’s a Pistol – O’Neill drop down may be able to win from memory; he is never afraid to drop way down to win a race.

Gray Black N White – Canani charge is making his second start off a 15-month hiatus; ran evenly in return, should improve.

Long Shot – French Souvenir

Race 8 – 7 furlongs, $100,000 Las Barrera Memorial, 3-year-olds

Desert Code – Slight edge in the toughest race on the card; like the turn back in distance from the grassy mile La Puente.

Try to Fly – Dead late closer will soon find out if he’s a late closing sprinter or can he stretch out; powerful late charge.

Long Shot – Principle Secret

Race 9 – 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Stompin Gia – Very good debut considering that Mullins rarely cranks them up first time; like the switch to bugboy Talamo.

Candygram – Did a classic pop and stop for Sadler and in now shortening up in distance; Pedroza will nurse this speedball.

Long Shot – Rare and Wild

Best Bet – Ainamaa (race 3)

Hollywood Saturday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 20/6/$29.80; Long Shots, 9/1/$10.60; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Hollywood Totals – 331/80/$518.20; Long Shots, 162/20/$225.00; Best Bets, 19/6/$27.20