Horse Racing, Hollywood Park, 12/15/11
December 15, 2011 - 2:01 am
Today at Hollywood Park
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Race 1 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $24,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
5 Tripped the Light - Was flattered when Spirit Seeker won next out; class drop can only help her cause.
4 Roman Chic - Was allowed a soft early lead and took advantage; Mike Mitchell machine continues to win.
Long Shot - 1 Attar of Rose
Race 2 - 7 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, 3-year-olds and up
3 Jim's Decision - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; facing a fairly slow group.
5 Duplo Rapido - Ran evenly in return off a year hiatus; suspect will improve off for the top Ron Ellis barn.
Long Shot - 4 G Ten
Race 3 - 6 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, Fillies, 2-year-olds
1 Warren's Goldie - This is an eyes closed leap of faith in Rafael Bejarano; need not be much in a bad field.
6 Babyneedsnewshoes - FTS from the Peter Miller barn; Miller has an uncoupled entry so keep an eye on Sweet Soul Sister.
Long Shot - 2 Annalili
Race 4 - 7 1/2 furlongs, Purse $18,000, Claiming $10,000, 3-year-olds
5 Liberal Arts - Crushing win last time in a NW2L condition; dropped to $10K, a repeat race will beat these too.
3 Classy Lion - Steve Knapp likes to win races on the drop; hasn't run well since taken from Herbert Bacorn.
Long Shot - 1 Marvin's Magic
Race 5 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $45,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up
1 Rock Off - Gets a big post switch from 10 to the rail; should make this trip, and job, a whole lot simpler.
3 Global Domination - Was stride for stride with Rock Off last time; figures to be a part of the number.
Long Shot - 2 Full Instinct
Race 6 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $52,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up
3 Dynamic Host - Was flattered when Kettle Corn won next out; may have made a pre-mature move in last when run down late.
1 Uncle Sam - Bob Baffert is nearly as hot as Mike Mitchell lately; has speed and the rail for a solid trip.
Long Shot - 4 Balladry
Race 7 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $25,000, Claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
5 Gladiatrix - Claimed by Mike Mitchell from Bob Baffert; has some speed but could last a lot longer this time.
6 Takethemoneyandrun - Huge rider switch to Rafael Bejarano for the money shot; class rise should help her odds.
Long Shot - 4 Suances Flower
Race 8 - 6 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds
1 Tropiluk - Ran a better than looked race in last from post 14; figures to enjoy saving ground from the rail.
6 Belle's Big Boy - FTS gets a vote due to Rafael Bejarano riding; Gary Sherluck has an uncoupled entry here.
Long Shot - 3 Finegan Again
Best Bet - 1 Rock Off (race 5)
Hollywood Park Wednesday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 15/6/$20.60; Long Shots, 7/1/$11.60; Best Bet, 1/1/$2.40
Hollywood Park Totals - 358/107/$614.40; Long Shots, 178/24/$308.00; Best Bets, 22/11/$40.80
SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY - #2 Donoharm (2/1) in race 8 at Fair Grounds. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Wednesday, Senor Habanero was scratched at Tampa Bay. Stats - 189/121/$959.40; Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick