Hollywood Park news for December 14th: Grade 1 Starlet recap, On Trust Handicap

Saturday (12-13-08) Hollywood Park recap

Early/pressing types dominated on both surfaces.

Hat trick for Joel Rosario.

Laragh grabbed the early lead as expected. She turned back a few backstretch challengers before gamely prevailing by a length in the Grade 1 Hollywood Starlet. Edgar Prado rode the turf/synthetic specialist for John Terranova II.

Sunday (12-14-08) Hollywood Park preview

Sunday’s 9-race card features the $75k On Trust Handicap, to be contested at the unusual distance of seven and one-half furlongs on Cushion Track. Likely favorite Dancing in Silks was last seen finishing 2nd behind Into Mischief in the Damascus at Oak Tree.

The 5th race, a juvenile maiden route, is featured below.

Hollywood Park race 5 (MSW, 2yo, 8.5f)

(1) Fiery Rebel (8-1) – Fine 2nd in sprint last time. Might flash speed from rail.

(2) Personality Kid (4-1) – Late runner improved at this distance last time.

(3) Mr. Hot Stuff (9-2) – Colonel John’s kid bro should relish this trip.

(4) Life Goes On (15-1) – Wide and faded in route bow.

(5) Lifeline (8-1) – Disappointed in 1st three outings. Shirreffs barn is cold.

(6) Mickey Rocky (20-1) – 2nd in a maiden claimer last out.

(7) Mayor Marv (8-1) – Headed as fav in Big A mud on Nov 15th. Working well for this.

(8) The Pamplemousse (9-5) – Might appreciate longer distance after a pair of solid sprints.

(9) Mr. Holmes (8-1) – Rallying 2nd in sprint bow. Mullins 23% 1st route.

Analysis: Mr. Hot Stuff has yet to live up to his flashy pedigree after a pair of sprint outings. $200k Keeneland sales grad deserves a chance to route for the 36% Rafael Bejarano/Eoin Harty team. He might spring to life today.

The $20 Play:

Daily Wager recap

Saturday (12-13-08): Lullabytime scratched.

Overall: (-119.40) through 34 days of the Hollywood Park fall meet.