HORSE RACING

By Richard Eng

Post Time 2 p.m.

Race 1 – 1 1/16th miles (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $51,000, Claiming $50,000, Fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and up

Abbey Cat – There is a lot of early speed in this turf route; she has the rail to save ground and plenty of late pace.

Gold On Gossamer – You can count the number of Greely wins this year on one hand; she will sit last and circle the field.

Long Shot – Tight Circle

Race 2 – 6 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, Cal-breds, 2-year-olds

Topper Shopper – Favorite is part of an uncoupled entry from O’Neill barn, so beware; his last race is fast enough to win.

Warrens Flyin High – Second choice partly because I can only guess which FTS will get bet; like that Nakatani takes the call.

Long Shot – Joe’s Hot

Race 3 – 6 1/2 furlongs, Purse $59,000, Allowance, 3-year-olds and up

Blowout – Has skirmished with some tough foes, he finds a softer spot today; Nakatani is riding with renewed vigor.

Rabbi – If you’ve been watching the Saratoga races, you know to respect Churchill shippers; like the turn back in distance.

Long Shot – Maxey Boy

Race 4 – 1 1/8th miles (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $56,000, Maiden special weights, 3-year-olds and up

Berkeley Castle – Had an impossible trip last time when bottled up inside; if Flores finds a seam this Frankel can explode.

Monte Bajo – Did everything but win last time in a very tough beat; he’ll be favored, maybe overbet, in a wide open race.

Long Shot – Legate

Race 5 – 1 mile, Purse $68,000, Optional claiming $62,500, 3-year-olds and up

El Manuel – May have bounced last time after a giant win two races ago in his U.S. debut; we’ll see if the’s the real deal.

Freesgood – Grinder is thought of enough by Currin to run in a handful of stakes; 3-YO wil be facing his elders today.

Long Shot – Oceanus

Race 6 – 6 furlongs, Purse $53,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies, 2-year-olds

Aidan – I hope you read above about the Churchill shippers, they are tough; Romans won’t be sending her out for a test drive.

Thankfully – She’s my second choice because I’m not sure which of the FTS will take a lot of betting; has good tactical speed.

Long Shot – Masterful Miss

Race 7 – 1 mile (turf, rail at 7 feet), Purse $68,000, Optional claiming $62,500, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Charming Legacy – Here’s a horse that could spice up your pick 4 or pick 6; I think she still has an upside for McAnally.

Illuminise – Part of an uncoupled entry for Drysdale; we’ve been seeing the longer priced horse win more than their share.

Long Shot – Honnete

Race 8 – 6 furlongs, $300,000 Bing Crosby Handicap, 3-year-olds and up

Greg’s Gold – The pace scenario has the look of a possible speed meltdown; has the ability to rate and take charge late.

In Summation – Eastern shipper from one of the hottest barns in racing; Clement is a top shelf, under the radar type trainer.

Long Shot – Battle Won

Race 9 – 6 furlongs, Purse $33,000, Claiming $25,000, 3-year-olds and up

Conclave – Hess claim has plenty of back class in his resume; tactical speed to lead or follow, better to follow tonight.

Hot Flame – Speedball from Baffert barn will try to clear early; his race two back, if repeated, is fast enough to upset.

Long Shot – Golden Royal

Best Bet – Berkeley Castle (race 4)

Del Mar Saturday – Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 20/6/$43.00; Long Shots, 9/2/$24.40; Best Bet, 1/0/$0

Del Mar Totals – 161/44/$298.00; Long Shots, 80/10/$105.20; Best Bets, 10/5/$23.60