HORSE RACING: Today at Santa Anita, Sept. 28
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 – 6 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, Fillies, 2-year-olds
5 Demonica – Got off slowly in debut, then made a nice middle move; ran in the middle of the track, evenly late.
12 Yana – FTS from Bill Spawr who won a nice race on opening day for Jon Lindo; always a danger with Agapito Delgadillo.
Long Shot – 9 Another Victoria
Race 2 – 6 furlongs, Purse $30,000, Starter allowance $40,000, 3-year-olds and up
7 Southern Strike – Exploded with a big win over $40K maiden claimers; made him eligible for this condition.
6 Topper’s Ghost – Ran well off the claim by John Sadler; tries turf and stretches out for the first time.
Long Shot – 8 Hello Frankie
Race 3 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds
7 All for Us – Arlington shipper for Tom Proctor; is bred to be a nice horse from the Glen Hill Farm.
10 Cautious Giant – Runs under Carla Gaines who served a suspension during Del Mar; third race is a charm.
Long Shot – 1 Bourne Hot
Race 4 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $48,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds
8 Kristo – Well bet debut, but ended up second best; one step of improvement will make him double tough.
11 Touchdownwilson – Likely named for Seattle QB Russell Wilson; tries blinkers on and should improve.
Long Shot – 1 Candy’s Shoes
Race 5 – 1 1/16th miles, $250,000 Chandelier, Fillies, 2-year-olds
6 Belle of the Fleet – Was flattered when Georgia easily won the opener yesterday; may just be this good.
1 Fascinating – Closed fastest of all in the Debutante to just miss; will improve as the races get longer.
Long Shot – 8 She’s a Tiger
Race 6 – 1 1/4 miles (turf), $250,000 Rodeo Drive, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
3 Tiz Flirtatious – Has not gotten her due as one of the best turf mares in racing; should sit a nice trip.
7 Marketing Mix – Was buried by Euro foes in the Beverly D; this is more her speed and could easily atone.
Long Shot – 1 Topic
Race 7 – 1 1/16th miles, $250,000 Frontrunner, 2-year-olds
6 Tamarando – Top colt in the hands of the maestro Jerry Hollendorfer; will sit a trip and come flying late.
7 Dance With Fate – Has outrun his pedigree in last two starts; working well with Rafael Bejarano up.
Long Shot – 4 Can the Man
Race 8 – 1 mile (turf), Purse $51,000, Optional claiming $80,000, Fillies, 3-year-olds
2 Macaabra – Was a half stride late in her U.S. debut; must avoid the Euro bounce in second local effort.
9 Foxy Boss – Has run a nice series of races since switched to the turf; tactical speed to sit a nice trip.
Long Shot – 4 Bonnie Lesley
Race 9 – 1 1/16th miles, $250,000 Zenyatta, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
3 Beholder – Was resolute in an easy win last time; she is clearly a horse for this Arcadia course.
7 Joyful Victory – Won the Santa Margarita in cruise control this spring; been superbly managed.
Long Shot – 5 Flashy American
Race 10 – 1 1/8th miles, $250,000 Awesome Again, 3-year-olds and up
7 Paynter – Was compromised by a sloppy oval at Saratoga; should rebound over a fast track today.
10 Mucho Macho Man – Has had a tough year, gets Gary Stevens today; returns to the scene of his best race.
Long Shot – 2 Golden Ticket
Race 11 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf), $70,000 Unzip Me, Fillies, 3-year-olds
8 Pontchatrain – Like the cutback in distance for going down the hill; should finish well in this spot.
11 Unusual Way – Parking lot posts are good for going down the hill; another cutting back in distance.
Long Shot – 1 Include the Aussie
Best Bet – 6 Belle of the Fleet (race 5)
Santa Anita Friday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/4/$23.60; Long Shots, 8/2/$17.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$4.20
Santa Anita Totals – 17/4/$23.60; Long Shots, 8/2/$17.80; Best Bets, 1/1/$4.20
SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY – #1-1A entry Laughing-Tannery (8/5) in race 8 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we’ll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Friday, Tyrus ran out at Churchill Downs. Stats – 151/100/$840.40; Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick
