Horse racing: Hollywood Park, May 13
May 13, 2012 - 1:08 am
Today at Hollywood Park
By Richard Eng
Post Time 1 p.m.
Race 1 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $27,000, Claiming $16,000, 3-year-olds and up
5 Morganouska - Has been productive since claimed by Bob Hess; this is a class rise to $16K on paper only.
4 Isle of Prado - Joel Rosario has been riding a lot for Blake Heap, without much success; beaten chalk has to do more.
Long Shot - 1 Spicey Beau
Race 2 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $21,000, Claiming $16,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
2 Laura's Pleasure - Big class drop after 3 unproductive races in 2012; really needs to show something tonight.
5 Miss Ambition - Been away 7-months so the question of fitness is surely there; edge is Peter Miller barn trains at Hollywood.
Long Shot - 4 Silent Sue
Race 3 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $57,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up
7 Koast - Like horses that win while running a lower Beyer; parking lot post is a negative in Inglewood turf sprints.
5 Off the Wall - Ran like a short horse last time off a 11-month hiatus; figures to be a lot sharper in second start this year.
Long Shot - 2 Rauschenberg
Race 4 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $52,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up
6 Stratify - Appears to be showing some improvement on the stretch out; offers good value at 5/1 price.
5 Anabaa Premium - Favorite in an open race woke up last time with a solid try; suspect will go to the lead again today.
Long Shot - 4 Qatar's Pearl
Race 5 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $54,000, Optional claiming $25,000, Cal-breds, 3-year-olds and up
1 La Mano Nera - Should have gained a lot of conditioning in last; second start off a 5-month hiatus can be better.
8 Nofty - Beaten favorite has a ton of early speed; third start off a 7-month hiatus may be his strongest.
Long Shot - 7 Blue Jay Attack
Race 6 - 7 1/2 furlongs, Purse $23,000, Maiden claiming $30,000, 3-year-olds and up
4 Langfurs Lightning - Taking the biggest class drop in racing from MSW to maiden claiming; has run for a tag in the past.
10 Full's Kris S. - Was flattered when Sunday Headline won next time out; been hammered in betting last two starts.
Long Shot - 5 Swiss Game
Race 7 - 1 1/2 miles (turf), $70,000 Round Table, 4-year-olds and up
2 Lumberyard Jack - Doug O'Neill still on cloud 9 off the Kentucky Derby win; Midwest invader was dead game in victory.
7 Dhaamer - Exits two graded stakes for this much softer spot; Mike Mitchell charge clearly has the ability to dominate.
Long Shot - 4 Dynamic Host
Race 8 - 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $25,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up
4 Ranchero - Underachiever finally got his diploma in last; Bob Baffert puts him in an easy spot facing winners for the first time.
6 Stone Hot - Huge rider switch to Joel Rosario for the money shot; Rosario won four races on Saturday's program.
Long shot - 8 Meadow Road
Race 9 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $52,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up
12 Personal Sunset - Was gaining some late in an OK career debut; at 6/1 that's value guaranteed with Brice Blanc up.
9 Shelley Beach - Tepid chalk makes her U.S. debut for Patrick Biancone; figures to be overbet with hot riding Joel Rosario up.
Long Shot - 7 Pourquoi
Best Bet - 4 Ranchero (race 8)
Betfair Hollywood Park Saturday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 17/4/$27.00; Long Shots, 9/2/$21.40; Best Bet, 1/0/$0
Betfair Hollywood Park Totals - 188/43/$304.60; Long Shots, 94/14/$137.20; Best Bets, 11/2/$6.80
SIMULCAST PLAY OF THE DAY - #1 The Paddyman (6/1) in race 7 at Belmont Park. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Saturday, Hakama ran out at Belmont Park. Stats - 74/49/$423.40; Follow him on Twitter: @richeng4propick