Hollywood Park news and notes: November 8th

Friday (11-7-08) Hollywood Park recap

A pair of wire jobs as early/pressing types regained the Cushion Track advantage on Friday night. Stalkers nabbed both turf races.

Sharp debut win by Ron Ellis FTS Rail Trip (race 3)…6f in 1:07.94.

Rafael Bejarano booted home a pair, and Ted West saddled two winners.

Saturday (11-8-08) Hollywood Park recap

Both surfaces seemed to play fair.

A productive day for jockey Joel Rosario, as he posted a win, three seconds and a pair of show finishes. Victor Espinoza booted home a pair. Jerry Hollendorfer saddled a pair of winners, and another winner for the recently hot Ted West.

Sunday (11-9-08) Hollywood Park preview

A 9-race card on tap for Sunday, featuring the $65k Hermosa Beach Handicap. There is a Pick 6 carryover of $202,608.

The 3rd race, an entry level turf route, is featured below.

Hollywood Park race 3 (Alw-1x, 3up, 8.5T)

(1) Smooth and Savvy (7-2) – 0-7 this year and 1-17 overall.

(2) Angelonmyshoulder (5-1) – No wins in 2007-08.

(3) Dr. Zaentz (10-1) – 0-9 on turf. Late runner needs pace help.

(4) Steven’s Being (4-1) – Should appreciate shorter trip. Bejarano abandons for rail horse.

(5) Great Siege (5-2) – Lightly raced $300k purchase looms the controlling speed.

(6) Yankee Bay (3-1) – Underneath all 6 entry level tries.

Analysis: Great Siege is a serious wire job threat if aggressively handled by Tyler Baze. Steven’s Being is the one true win-type in this field.

The $20 Play:

$5 to win Great Siege
$3 exacta Great Siege/Steven’s Being
$6 quinella Steven’s Being/Great Siege
$2 trifecta Great Siege/Smooth and Savvy-Yankee Bay/Steven’s Being ($4)
$1 trifecta key Steven’s Being/Smooth and Savvy-Yankee Bay ($2)

Daily Wager recap

Friday (11-7-08): Impressive FTS Rail Trip spoiled the suggested trifecta.

Saturday (11-8-08): Key horse America’s Friend finished 3rd.

Overall: (-120) through the first nine days of the Hollywood Park fall meet.

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