HORSE RACING

OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 – 6 furlongs, Purse $26,000, Maiden claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up

Call Or Raise – Has had to fight hard for the lead, and has paid the price late; chance tonight of being the lone speed.

Stormy Woods – Baffert FTS is bred to be quick, win early; inside post is not the best for debut, suspect will be overbet.

Long Shot – Partywithlarryz

Race 2 – 1 1/4 miles (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $47,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Cedar Mountain – English import should have no problem getting the marathon distance; first time Lasix and gets Solis too.

Global Genius – Consistent sort has yet to break through with a big race; he’s bred to relish the distance, long-winded.

Long Shot – Soar With Eagles

Race 3 – 6 furlongs, Purse $43,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Shy Baby – O’Neill is not known for first out winners, but this filly looks good; among many expensive babies in here.

Patricia’s Gem – Favorite due to the $1.7 million price tag on her; she doesn’t have sprint pedigree, 2-turns more like it.

Long Shot – Secret of Dubai

Race 4 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $36,000, Claiming $50,000,3-year-olds and up

Nerinx – Claimed by Becerra as a beaten chalk last time out while facing better; his race two back is fast enough to win.

Monarcho Polo – Been away 5-months, but a fresh horse this time of year may not be a bad thing; decent tactical speed.

Long Shot – Make Mine Vodka

Race 5 – 6 1/2 furlongs (turf, rail at 8 feet), Purse $43,000, Maiden special weights, 2-year-olds

Unbroken Vow – FTS from the Lewis barn, has good sod pedigree, gets the turf maestro Nakatani; watch the tote for clues.

Shem Tov – Tepid chalk in an open race highlighted by six FTS; also he’s a Cal-bred facing open company, think about it.

Long Shot – Sky Patriot

Race 6 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $24,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Megabyte – Sharp win last time, now facing a very similar field; no early speed, he’ll sit in arrears and make one run.

Ghosttrapper – Speedball nearly bottomed out the field at Del Mar despite running against the bias; Cushion will help him.

Long Shot – B L’s Danzig

Race 7 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 8 feet), $60,000 War Chant, 3-year-olds and up

Stormin Away – Wanted not part of a marathon, plus the grade 2 company was a bit rich; slides down to his comfort level.

Storm Military – Frankel Argentine import is a grade 1 winner in South America; been given lots of time to acclimate.

Long Shot – Fast and Furious

Race 8 – 1 1/16th miles, Purse $50,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up

Yodelen Dan – He’s proven he loves the synthetic surface, Cushion track or Polytrack; having Potts up will help his odds.

Gallardo – Tepid chalk in a wide open race; won off the claim for Hollendorfer, is spotted well enough to win again.

Long Shot – Men Only

Race 9 – 1 1/8th miles (turf, rail at 8 feet), $150,000 Oak Tree Derby, 3-year-olds

Asperity – Have the utmost respect for John Gosden and any horse he decides to ship over; he’s beaten the chalk Stoneside.

Karazi – Was flattered when Medici Code won next out after the La Jolla; can move forward in second U.S. start for Sadler.

Long Shot – Angelonmyshoulder

Race 10 – 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Grand Yule – Tepid chalk has enough speed to clear the field if he so chooses; beaten favorite at Fairplex in a good debut.

Barney – Leap of faith that Mitchell charge will improve a lot in his second career start; showed some speed in his debut.

Long Shot – Wild Beginnings

Best Bet – Call Or Raise (race 1)

Santa Anita Friday- Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/5/$35.60; Long Shots, 8/0/$0; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Santa Anita Totals – 235/51/$358.20; Long Shots, 119/13/$145.60; Best Bets, 14/3/$14.80