Horse Racing, Santa Anita Park, Jan. 27
Today at Santa Anita Park
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $27,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up
6 One Fast Frog – The one time she ran for a price tag was her career best; David Hofmans adding blinkers on today.
3 Cee’s the Year – Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; has tussled with a lot better.
Long Shot – 2 Missie Ky I You –
Race 2 – 1 1/4 miles (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $60,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 4-year-olds and up
4 Falcon Rock – Good third in the grade 1 Hollywood Turf Cup; the horses in front of him would be 3/5 in this field.
2 Dynamic Host – Tepid chalk was 40-1 in only stakes try in the Hirsch; he faces others with stronger resumes than him.
Long Shot – 6 Slim Shadey
Race 3 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $32,000, Claiming $25,000, 4-year-olds
5 Cat in the Forest – Claimed by Bob Hess and spotted nicely to win first out; proven commodity at this $25K class.
3 Palio Prince – Suspect can sit a trip just off the pace and grind late; horses just run for Chantal Sutherland.
Long Shot – 1 Deluxe Bus
Race 4 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $56,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 3-year-olds
3 Flashy Dame – Was flattered when both Reneesgotzip and Eden’s Moon won easily next out; should be her turn tonight.
6 Nihilist – Faced a good group at Del Mar including Customer Base who won next out; watch the tote board for clues.
Long Shot – 9 Salt Tequila Lime
Race 5 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $56,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, Fillies, 3-year-olds
8 Sassy and Single – Typical green debut, slow early, fast late; sire Singletary won the BC Mile so distance is no problem.
7 Spring Bloom – Another filly who looks like she wants more distance; beaten favorite in last figures to improve.
Long Shot – 4 Our Heat
Race 6 – 6 furlongs, Purse $30,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds
6 Forest Souvenir – Speedball gets a big rider switch to Rafael Bejarano for the money shot; doubt if he can take him back.
8 Put It There – Chased two Bob Baffert colts last time out; he chased Discreet Dancer at Gulfstream, then was privately sold.
Long Shot – 4 Hey Yup
Race 7 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 15 feet), Purse $40,000, Claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds and up
6 Golden Mexico – Speedball will relish the turf rail out 15 feet; Joel Rosario had choices and opted to ride for John Sadler.
10 Muny – Mike Mitchell’s only starter of the day; parking lot post but Joe Talamo should be able to carve out a trip.
Long Shot – 2 Matto Mondo
Race 8 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Maiden claiming $30,000, 3-year-olds
3 Tale Be Told – It only seems like Mike Pupye is winning a race a day; Pupye is the main trainer for Jim Rome, keep it rolling.
13 Idontrollonshabbos – Morning line chalk will have to draw into the race; did everything but win last time out.
Long Shot – 8 Sky Larkin
Best Bet – 4 Falcon Rock (race 2)
Santa Anita Park Thursday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/2/$10.00; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Santa Anita Park Totals – 325/78/$469.40; Long Shots, 166/24/$300.00; Best Bets, 18/7/$27.60
SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY – #2 Sterling Madame (2/1) in race 1 at Fair Grounds. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Thursday, Funky Munky Mama won at Aqueduct paying $5.00 to win, $3.40 to place and $2.80 to show. Stats – 18/14/$166.80; Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick