Horse Racing, Hollywood Park, June 15
June 15, 2012 - 1:08 am
Today at Hollywood Park
Post Time 7:05 p.m.
Race 1 – 6 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $30,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
5 R Doubleday – Fine debut when losing a head from a parking lot post 11; was flattered when Gem in the Rough won next time out.
6 Vaadka Logic – Sliding down to the lowest class of her brief career; her race two back, if repeated, puts her in the hunt today.
Long Shot – 4 Heart of a Madam
Race 2 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $50,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up
4 My Samurai Warrior – His two poor turf races sandwich a strong dirt try at Santa Anita; adds blinkers on, expect better in here.
3 Anabaa Premium – Another who didn’t do well on turf or in his case synthetics; his second two back puts him in the hunt.
Long Shot – 5 Stars and Moons
Race 3 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies, 3-year-olds
2 I Sense Your Luck – Beaten favorite at odds on in last; Mike Mitchell drops her to the lowest class of her career.
3 Dustin’s Magic – Another dropping to the lowest class of her career; claimed by Jack Carava, expect improvement.
Long Shot – 4 Attack the Jack
Race 4 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $17,000, Claiming $8,000, 3-year-oplds and up
3 Hasty Trend – Sprinter stretching out should show a lot more speed today; Victor Garcia barn has been doing well.
1 Celestic Night – Mike Mitchell drops him to the bottom; for most it’s a red flag, Mitchell wins races in this spot.
Long Shot – 9 Wild Revenge
Race 5 – 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $52,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
10 Church Avenue – Was very impressive winning off a 10-month hiatus; key for me is Ron Ellis protects him this time out.
9 Princess Suances – taking a huge class drop to face these; bad post, but tactical speed to sit a decent trip.
Long Shot – 2 Luckyvic
Race 6 – 6 furlongs, Purse $20,000, Claiming $16,000, 3-year-olds and up
3 J J’s Jaguar – Was in a big hurry last time and spit the bit in the lane; easier spot today, new pilot Martin Garcia.
5 Depth – Enormous trainer change to Mike Pender; this horse has ability, great value at 15/1, expect improvement.
Long Shot – 1 Aragorn Sword
Race 7 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $55,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up
2 Shrug – There is a lot of early speed in here; suspect Garrett Gomez can take a hold and come flying in the lane.
4 Bet On Victor – Regressed in last after a monster win two races ago; suspect he can run close to that big race again.
Long Shot – 3 C J Russell
Race 8 – 6 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $20,000, 3-year-olds and up
11 Classical Hy – Kevin Krigger had choices and opted for this one from Art Sherman; may have more room for improvement.
12 Hidden Quest – Martin Pedroza may try to be the speed of the speed with these; keeps giving it up in the late stages.
Long Shot – 9 Willie Brown
Best Bet – 2 I Sense Your Luck (race 3)
Betfair Hollywood Park Thursday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 14/3/$14.60; Long Shots, 8/2/$24.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.40
Betfair Hollywood Park Totals – 504/128/$824.80; Long Shots, 256/39/$390.80; Best Bets, 27/9/$36.00
SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY – #2 Zivo (2/1) in race 2 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Thursday, Associate won at Belmont Park paying $2.90 to win, $2.50 to place and $2.10 to show. Stats – 91/59/$502.20; Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick