Horse Racing, Santa Anita Park, 11/03/11

Post Time 1 p.m.

Race 1 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $38,000, Claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds and up

3 Kelly Leak – Lost all chance at the start last time; dead late closer will see a fast pace to chase.

2 Muny – Has had success down the hillside turf course; tactical speed to sit a nice trip here.

Long Shot – 1 Oak Kye Why

Race 2 – 6 furlongs, Purse $22,000, Maiden claiming $30,000, 3-year-olds and up

5 Frisco Kid – Speedball is sight unseen since March; been training lights out at his home track in Arcadia.

2 Street Titan – Makes his first start for Mike Mitchell; could not find a softer spot to earn his diploma.

Long Shot – 6 Fine and Rare

Race 3 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds

8 Whipstock – Liked his grass route race two back at Del Mar; is bred to love the grass and a distance of ground.

7 Phantom Lover – Utilized his speed well last time; figures to be forwardly placed with the turf rail out 15 feet.

Long Shot – 9 Great Rising Star

Race 4 – 6 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Claiming $12,500, 3-year-olds and up

3 Derive – Won an allowance race last out at Turf Paradise; he is not outclassed running at this price tag.

7 Clue Me In – Tepid chalk in a wide open affair; been very consistent this year at this class level.

Long Shot – 4 Lord Avalon

Race 5 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $27,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up

2 Imperial Pride – First time down the hillside; has an explosive late kick that plays well on this course.

7 King Red – Clearly the speed of the speed in here; will like the turf rail out 15 feet to enhance his speed.

Long Shot – 10 Uncle Greg

Race 6 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Claiming $8,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

7 Hot Citizen – Sliding down the claiming ladder to this career low price tag; has back races fast enough to win.

9 No Flies On Doodle – Speedball was compromised last time at the start; clean start offers a much better chance.

Long Shot – 2 Capalatte

Race 7 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $48,000, Optional claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

6 So Belle – Chased some good ones like Nereid and Cambina; no such fillies in this field tonight.

8 Last Sting – Exits four straight solid turf races; she looks like a grinder who tries hard every time.

Long Shot – 7 Glorified

Race 8 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds

13 Mustache Charlie – Was favored in debut and ran like crap; rebounded in last with a solid try, should move forward.

1 Solana Soleil – Big post switch from 12 to the rail tonight; simple tactics of go as fast and as far as he can.

Long Shot – 6 Rio Good

Best Bet – 8 Whipstock (race 3)

Santa Anita Sunday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/3/$17.20; Long Shots, 9/1/$4.20; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.20

Santa Anita Totals – 337/91/$570.20; Long Shots, 173/26/$302.20; Best Bets, 20/10/$47.20

SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY – #7 Moon Buzz (3/1) in race 10 at Churchill Downs. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Sunday, Mr. Prankster was scratched at Churchill Downs. Stats – 168/109/$855.50. Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick