HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 10:40 a.m.

Race 1 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

3 Jaws n’ Paws – Big class drop points to an obvious contender; John Martin is a high percentage NoCal trainer.

5 Subpoena the Dress – Did a pop and stop first off the claim by Dean Pederson; big class drop can lead to a rebound.

Long Shot – 7 Nothing to Fear

Race 2 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Starter allowance $27,000, 2-year-olds

1 Forest Souvenir – Was bumped a couple times in deep stretch last time; not sure if it cost the verdict or not.

5 Endless Cruise – Been favored twice, delivered the goods once; John Sadler doesn’t make many mistakes, expect better.

Long Shot – 7 So Tough

Race 3 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $30,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up

8 Crossing The Line – He loves turf racing, sprints and Santa Anita sod; 9-YO is still a tiger in the lane.

3 Warren’s Tony R. – Been away 6-months; he runs consistently well for a price tag, returns to face his friends.

Long Shot – 9 Slam Slew

Race 4 – 6 furlongs, Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, Fillies, 2-year-olds

6 Light Up the Sky – Was flattered when Starlight Magic won next out; showing improvement for Jerry Hollendorfer.

5 Mary Contrary – Favorite exits the same Starlight Magic MSW; was 43/1 odds in debut, likely 3/1 tonight.

Long Shot – 4 Speedway Monkey

Race 5 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $48,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

8 Lodi Red – Has run better on grass than dirt or synthetics; showed better tactical speed last time.

4 Moscato – Showed improvement off the claim by Genaro Vallejo; hard knocker is proven for a $25K price tag.

Long Shot – 5 Visual Intensity

Race 6 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

4 Brannaman – Bob Baffert has an uncoupled entry and suspect one will win; his attention will obviously be elsewhere.

7 Bling Cha Bling – Well bet in both career starts; Kathy Walsh taking the blinkers off, expect rating tactics.

Long Shot – 1 Castaway

Race 7 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), Purse $48,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

7 Blue Jay Attack – Been away 8-months; dead late closer figures to offer solid value with Hector Berrios riding.

1 Rauschenberg – Nice return off a 5-month hiatus; not a big fan of the rail down the hill, but this guy has a chance.

Long Shot – 11 Silver Spur

Race 8 – 6 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds and up

11 Lana’s Smile – Has a fine dirt resume from 3 tries; Victor Espinoza figures to make hay while the big boys are away.

4 Lichtenstein – Sliding down the claiming ladder to this career low class; need not be much to handle this crew.

Long Shot – 8 Bryan Daniel

Race 9 – 1 mile (turf), $65,000 Lure, 3-year-olds

6 John Johny Jak – South Florida import has improved greatly in SoCal; has tactical speed and shown some true grit.

8 Blue Chagall – Class relief from the grade 2 Oak Tree Mile; has chased the favorite the last two times out.

Long Shot – 9 Leroy’s Dynameaux

Race 10 – 6 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $30,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

6 Warren’s Amber – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; taking the blinkers off too.

5 Bilbao – FTS from Carla Gaines; in a field this slow, the FTS haven’t down anything wrong yet, watch the tote for clues.

Long Shot – 1 Here Comes Bonnie

Best Bet – 6 John Johny Jak (race 9)

Santa Anita Friday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 13/3/$11.20; Long Shots, 7/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.40

Santa Anita Totals – 364/97/$599.20; Long Shots, 188/28/$324.60; Best Bets, 22/11/$50.60

SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY – #7 Creative Cause (7/2) in race 9 at Churchill Downs. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Friday, Dear Lavinia ran out at Churchill Downs. Stats – 170/110/$876.50. Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick