Saturday (12-13-08) Fair Grounds recap
Main track played fair with an edge to horses within striking distance. Lone turf race carded was taken by an off the pace type.
Robby Albarado and John Jacinto both booted home a pair on Louisiana Champions Day.
Race 1 (Quarter Horse Juvenile): Martini Mountain ($7.40) was sharp in victory as the 2nd betting choice. Disappointing 6-5 fav Toast to Jess was never a factor.
Race 2 (Quarter Horse Derby): McM Dont Look Back was disappointing as the filly fav, but the distaff set was rescued by razor sharp winner Mon Ti Rose ($10.60). …read more

Friday (11-14-08) Hollywood Park recap
A trio of wire jobs on Cushion Track, and early/pressing types nabbed both turf races carded on Friday night.
Martin Garcia booted home a pair. Bejarano crossed the line first in two events, but his mount Tough Apples was disqualified in the grass feature.
Saturday (11-15-08) Hollywood Park recap
Cushion Track played fair. A wire job and a pair of stalkers made up the three grass winners.
A couple of wins for Joel Rosario…he is finally starting to heat up a bit. Julio Canani saddled a pair of winners.
Sunday (11-16-08) Hollywood Park preview
Sunday’s 9-race card features …read more

Friday (11-14-08) Hollywood Park recap
The Friday night program is still in progress, so look for my recap in tomorrow’s Hollywood Park blog.
Saturday (11-15-08) Hollywood Park preview
Saturday’s 9-race card features the Audrey Skirball-Kenis Stakes for grassy 3yo fillies.
The 3rd race, an entry level synthetic route, is featured below.
Hollywood Park race 3 (Alw-1x, 3up, 8.5f)
(1) Vulcan (5-2) – Did not care for Pro-Ride surface. Del Mar Polytrack lover adds blinkers.
(2) Medjool (3-1) – Needed last at Oak Tree. Attracts Bejarano and can go better.
(3) Sir Bell (2-1) – Owns early/pressing versatility and finished a fine …read more

Thursday (11-13-08) Hollywood Park recap
Cushion Track played fair. The two turf races were nabbed by early/pressing types.
Hat trick for Rafael Bejarano, and Pedro Arambula booted home a pair. The recently hot Doug O’Neill saddled two winners on the card.
Friday (11-14-08) Hollywood Park preview
Friday night’s 8-race card includes a Pick 6 carryover of $62,891.
The 5th race, an optional claiming turf sprint, is featured below.
Hollywood Park race 5 (OC-25/1x, CA-bred f&m 3up, 6T)

(1) Burna Dette (7-2) – Unusual Heat 16% 1st turf sire, and dam has thrown a pair of turf winners.
(2) Waveline (5-2) – Overseas …read more

Wednesday (11-12-08) Hollywood Park recap
Cushion Track played fair. The three turf races were nabbed by early/pressing types.
Rafael Bejarano and Garrett Gomez both booted home a pair. Doug O’Neill and John Sadler each saddled two winners on the card.
Thursday (11-13-08) Hollywood Park preview

An 8-race card on tap, including a pair grass races.
The 2nd race, a starter allowance synthetic route, is my MySpace free selection of the day, and you can view my analysis of that race by clicking here.
The 5th race, an optional claiming synthetic route, is featured below.
Hollywood Park race 5 (OC-80/3x, 3up, 8.5f)
(1) …read more

Sunday (11-9-08) Hollywood Park recap
Cushion Track played fair. The three turf races were nabbed by stalkers.

Wednesday (11-12-08) Hollywood Park preview

An 8-race card on tap, including a trio of grass races. There is a $43,609 Super High 5 carryover (race 8).
The 2nd race, a maiden claiming sprint, is my MySpace free selection of the day, and you can view my analysis of that race by clicking here.
The 4th race, a state bred maiden turf route for fillies and mares, is featured below.
Hollywood Park race 4 (MSW, CA-bred f&m 3up, 8.5T)
(1) Quiet Advice (10-1) – Daughter of fine grass sire …read more

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 …read more

Friday (11-7-08) Hollywood Park recap
The Friday night program is still in progress, so look for my recap in tomorrow’s Hollywood Park blog.
I have nabbed five straight free pick winners from Aqueduct, Churchill and Golden Gate on my racingonthenet page. Saturday’s free racingonthenet selection is the 9th race from Churchill, and you can view my free selection by clicking here.
Saturday (11-8-08) Hollywood Park preview
A 10-race card on tap for Saturday featuring the $100k Real Quiet Stakes for two-year-olds.
The 3rd race, an optional claiming turf route for fillies and mares, is featured below.
Hollywood Park race 3 (OC-80/3x, f&m 3up, …read more

Thursday (11-6-08) Hollywood Park recap
No wire jobs as the Cushion Track profile switched to favor off the pace types. Both turf course winners also rallied from off the pace.
Garrett Gomez booted home a pair.
Friday (11-7-08) Hollywood Park preview
A 2-day Pick 6 carryover of $232,349 is the highlight of Friday night’s 8-race card.
The 2nd race, a maiden claiming sprint, is my MySpace free selection of the day, and you can view my analysis of that race by clicking here.
The 3rd race, a maiden sprint for three-year-olds and up, is featured below.
Hollywood Park race 3 (MSW, 3up, 6f)
(1) Witness Protection …read more

Wednesday (11-5-08) Hollywood Park recap
Edge to early/pressing types on Cushion Track once again. Turf course seemed to play fair.
Michael Baze and Rafael Bejarano both booted home a pair.
Thursday (11-6-08) Hollywood Park preview
An 8-race card on tap for Thursday including a Pick 6 carryover of $60,866.
The 5th race, an optional claiming turf route for 2yo’s, is my MySpace free selection of the day, and you can view my analysis of that race by clicking here.
The 2nd race, a sprint for juvenile fillies, is featured below.
Hollywood Park race 2 (MSW, 2yo fil, 6.5f)
(1) Birthday Time (12-1) – Tough post for debut. Working …read more