Horse Racing, Del Mar, Aug. 16

Today at Del Mar

Post Time 2:05 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $71,000, Optional claiming $80,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds

2 Koko Loca – Had a miserable trip last time when she had a big chance to win; big rider switch to Garrett Gomez for the money shot.

3 Belle de Lune – Tom Proctor is having a dream meet from a small cadre of horses; this one can certainly improve second time U.S.

Long Shot – 4 Wild Truffles

Race 2 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $36,000, Maiden claiming $50,000, Fillies, 2-year-olds

6 Silent Ride – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; Garrett Gomez picking up a lot of new business.

3 Controlled Chaos – FTS from Peter Eurton gets Rafael Bejarano to ride; you’ll have a big edge over me in seeing the tote board action.

Long Shot – 1 Derby Hat

Race 3 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $32,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds

11 Mine Fever – Must draw in from the also eligible list; claimed by Peter Miller who adds blinkers on and Rafael Bejarano.

5 Spirited Fever – Outran his 36/1 odds in last with a gritty run; if he can improve another step, he’s right there with these.

Long Shot – 2 Causewere Gamblers

Race 4 – 5 furlongs (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $71,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up

9 Blue Jay Attack – Must draw in from the also eligible list; figures to close strongly, if he can get into the field.

1 Frisky Moment – Speed and the rail are always a dangerous combination; rare aggressive ride from Alonso Quinonez.

Long Shot – 3 Daylight Magic

Race 5 – 1 mile, Purse $24,000, Claiming $10,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

6 Saint Cindy – Hasn’t shown the killer instinct in deep stretch the last two starts; suspect third time a charm under Garrett Gomez.

3 Stanford Dolly – Remember when this horse used to compete in SoCal; she qualifies as a ship and win despite her resume.

Long Shot – 5 Akeela

Race 6 – 1 mile, Purse $70,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

10 Dress the Part – We’ll ride the hot Tom Proctor barn as long as they keep winning; improved a ton second time out in last.

4 Urania – Was well meant when second in debut at 11/1 odds; won’t get that price today, but one step improvement may be enough.

Long Shot -1 Acenda

Race 7 – 5 furlongs (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $71,000, Optional claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

3 Circa’sgoldengear – Like the turn back in distance from route to sprint; suspect will stalk a quick pace and grind in the lane.

2 Red Defense – Returns to the class level he was claimed at two races ago; his best running comes on grass, will be rallying late.

Long Shot – 6 Fast N Furius Cat

Race 8 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds and up

6 Madeoftherightstuf – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; need not be much to handle a slow group.

9 Triumvirate – First time gelding in his second career start; taking the big class frop from MSW to maiden claiming.

Long Shot – 5 Sharp Kane

Best Bet – 2 Koko Loca (race 1)

Del Mar Wednesday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 14/4/$24.20; Long Shots, 8/2/$24.20; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Del Mar Totals – 345/90/$587.60; Long Shots, 175/20/$185.80; Best Bets, 19/10/$39.60

SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY – #4 Sword Trick (5/2) in race 6 at Monmouth Park. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Wednesday, Parent’s Honor won at Saratoga paying $8.00 to win, $4.30 to place and $3.00 to show. Stats – 125/90/$774.10; Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick