Horse Racing, Hollywood Park, 12/15/11

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $24,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

5 Tripped the Light – Was flattered when Spirit Seeker won next out; class drop can only help her cause.

4 Roman Chic – Was allowed a soft early lead and took advantage; Mike Mitchell machine continues to win.

Long Shot – 1 Attar of Rose

Race 2 – 7 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

3 Jim’s Decision – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; facing a fairly slow group.

5 Duplo Rapido – Ran evenly in return off a year hiatus; suspect will improve off for the top Ron Ellis barn.

Long Shot – 4 G Ten

Race 3 – 6 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, Fillies, 2-year-olds

1 Warren’s Goldie – This is an eyes closed leap of faith in Rafael Bejarano; need not be much in a bad field.

6 Babyneedsnewshoes – FTS from the Peter Miller barn; Miller has an uncoupled entry so keep an eye on Sweet Soul Sister.

Long Shot – 2 Annalili

Race 4 – 7 1/2 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Claiming $10,000, 3-year-olds

5 Liberal Arts – Crushing win last time in a NW2L condition; dropped to $10K, a repeat race will beat these too.

3 Classy Lion – Steve Knapp likes to win races on the drop; hasn’t run well since taken from Herbert Bacorn.

Long Shot – 1 Marvin’s Magic

Race 5 – 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up

1 Rock Off – Gets a big post switch from 10 to the rail; should make this trip, and job, a whole lot simpler.

3 Global Domination – Was stride for stride with Rock Off last time; figures to be a part of the number.

Long Shot – 2 Full Instinct

Race 6 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $52,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up

3 Dynamic Host – Was flattered when Kettle Corn won next out; may have made a pre-mature move in last when run down late.

1 Uncle Sam – Bob Baffert is nearly as hot as Mike Mitchell lately; has speed and the rail for a solid trip.

Long Shot – 4 Balladry

Race 7 – 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $25,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

5 Gladiatrix – Claimed by Mike Mitchell from Bob Baffert; has some speed but could last a lot longer this time.

6 Takethemoneyandrun – Huge rider switch to Rafael Bejarano for the money shot; class rise should help her odds.

Long Shot – 4 Suances Flower

Race 8 – 6 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds

1 Tropiluk – Ran a better than looked race in last from post 14; figures to enjoy saving ground from the rail.

6 Belle’s Big Boy – FTS gets a vote due to Rafael Bejarano riding; Gary Sherluck has an uncoupled entry here.

Long Shot – 3 Finegan Again

Best Bet – 1 Rock Off (race 5)

Hollywood Park Wednesday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/6/$20.60; Long Shots, 7/1/$11.60; Best Bet, 1/1/$2.40

Hollywood Park Totals – 358/107/$614.40; Long Shots, 178/24/$308.00; Best Bets, 22/11/$40.80

SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY – #2 Donoharm (2/1) in race 8 at Fair Grounds. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Wednesday, Senor Habanero was scratched at Tampa Bay. Stats – 189/121/$959.40; Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick