Bob Mieszerski’s Del Mar handicap

Today’s first post: 2 p.m.

Race 1

5060 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Maiden Special Weight. 2 year olds. Purse $80,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Massimo, Geroux 122 6 58 2/5 gate work 8-5

Jackstown, J. Hernandez 122 3 Strong hand for BB 5-2

Abeliefinthislivin, R. Vazqz 122 8 Benefit from race 9-2

Keen to Go, Cedillo 122 7 Keen Ice colt 5-1

Omnipresent, Maldonado 122 1 Rail for initiation 8-1

Strut On Louie, D. Herrera 122 4 Readied at SLR 12-1

Giovinazzo, T. Baze 122 5 Disappointed at 8-5 12-1

Cosmic Soul, Van Dyke 122 2 Rehearsed in 48 2/5 15-1

Longshot: OMNIPRESENT

Race 2

5061 — 1 Mile. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $80,000. Purse $84,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Laurel River, J. Hernandez 121 3 1:10 2/5 gate work 7-5

Elector, R. Gonzalez 121 4 Tries more yardage 3-1

Affable, R. Vazquez 121 5 New jock aboard 4-1

American Admiral, T. Baze 123 1 Won by a nostril 6-1

Wicked Trick, Maldonado 121 2 Last tally in N.Y. 10-1

Longshot: AMERICAN ADMIRAL

Race 3

5062 — 1 Mile (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. 2 year olds. Purse $80,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Excess English, R. Vazquez 120 10 P. D’Amato rookie 7-2

Castleknock, J. Hernandez 120 7 Tries more ground 9-2

Roenick, Cedillo 120 2 Son of Union Rags 4-1

Valiancer, T. Baze 120 14 Jock’s 1st call 6-1

Zookeeper, R. Vazquez 120 13 Goes long today 6-1

Rich Gold, D. Herrera 120 12 Scratches must smile 10-1

Cryptoholic, Gutierrez 120 11 Flees the fence 10-1

The Slap, Ellingwood 113 3 May need an outing 15-1

Westerberg, Valdivia 120 9 Split field at 81-1 15-1

Russells Hustle, H. Berrios 120 5 Moderate a.m. works 20-1

Telos, Curatolo 120 1 Blew out in 36 3/5 20-1

Road of Love, T. Baze 120 8 Saw all the heels 20-1

Bring Him Home, Frey 120 4 Purchased for $310k 20-1

Eagles Landing, Pereira 120 6 Check back of pack 20-1

Longshot: ZOOKEEPER

Race 4

5063 — 6 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $16,000-$14,000. Purse $30,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

V Bucks, Geroux 124 9 Can fire off bench 7-2

Smiling Thunder, H. Berrios 120 13 Back from the north 6-1

Lady in a Hurry, Rispoli 124 1 Distance should suit 4-1

Creative Memories, Cedillo 120 2 Cashed on the dirt 7-2

Drizella, R. Vazquez 118 12 No more blinkers 8-1

Bonita Leona, Maldonado 120 6 Drop may do trick 10-1

Whiskey Blue, T. Baze 124 4 Prompt as chalk 10-1

Awesome Pamela, Van Dyke 124 8 Scored in route 15-1

Back on the Street, Frey 124 10 Grass to dirt 15-1

Lady Commish, Ayuso 120 3 Won in 2022 debut 15-1

Hillstone Martini, E. Lopez 120 7 Would be a surprise 20-1

Careless Star, Alsagoor 117 11 Doubt she repeats 20-1

Suezaaana, J. Espinoza 122 5 Looking elsewhere 30-1

Longshot: WHISKEY BLUE

Race 5

5064 — 1 Mile (Turf). Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $62,500-$55,000. Purse $46,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

In Your Face, Van Dyke 125 7 Edge in a scramble 7-2

Lookintogeteven, Frey 125 12 Missed many chances 3-1

The Ginger Queen, Curatolo 122 5 Figures in the fray 9-2

Dear Beau, Bravo 120 10 1st time in seller 5-1

Super Renee, Smith 120 6 Be part of pace 8-1

Sunroof, Rispoli 120 3 1:02 4/5 gate move 10-1

Perfectible Lady, H. Berrios 120 1 Invader from Fla. 10-1

Baby’s Dream, Geroux 120 14 Must draw into field 15-1

Naughty Nadine, Cedillo 120 13 13th time the charm? 15-1

Violet Storm, Gutierrez 120 2 Beat one at 10-1 15-1

Team Concept, T. Baze 122 8 Had lead, faltered 15-1

Trojan Way, Alsagoor 110 4 Prefer to see one 20-1

I Give Up, C. Villasana 122 9 Shelved long time 20-1

Flaps Up, Blanc 122 11 Yet to come close 30-1

Longshot: SUPER RENEE

Race 6

5065 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. State bred. Purse $42,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Candy’s Wildcat, Maldonado 120 7 Go with the new face 4-1

Stanford Man, Pyfer 120 3 J. Wong firster 3-1

Duplication, Frey 120 4 1:02 1/5 spin from gate 9-2

Start Them Up, Ayuso 120 11 Upstart’s his dad 8-1

Merit Song, Bravo 120 6 Exits slow contest 8-1

Reef City, Rispoli 120 1 Needs alert takeoff 10-1

Weasley, R. Gonzalez 120 2 Gelded for Hanson 15-1

Mentirosa, T. Baze 120 9 Let’s witness a race 15-1

Thirsty Cowboy, Valdivia 120 8 Purchased for $17,000 15-1

Chicknfingerfriday, Cedillo 120 13 Win not on menu 15-1

Mr. Fighter, Alsagoor 113 5 Lacked punch in bow 15-1

Missing Them. Gutierrez 120 10 48 3/5 gate drill 20-1

Rescue Story, Pereira 120 12 Steps in for tag 20-1

Santiago’s Cat, H. Berrios 120 14 Beat two, hood on 20-1

Longshot: WEASLEY

Race 7

5066 — 1 Mile (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000. Purse $82,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Buzz of New York, J. Herndz 123 4 Won here in 2021 3-1

Ma France, Cedillo 118 3 Impressive in sprint 7-2

Ellie Arroway, D. Herrera 125 11 Runner-up at 29-1 5-1

Heathers Grey, T. Baze 125 12 Must deal with post 6-1

Jibber Jabber, V. Espinoza 123 7 Some offer hope 8-1

Dendera, R. Vazquez 120 2 Maiden score local 10-1

Split Then Double, Rispoli 123 5 Winless in Calif. 10-1

Speed Lane, Curatolo 123 9 Idle a long time 15-1

Respectfully, R. Gonzalez 123 8 Long trip for her 15-1

La Vikina, Frey 125 10 Seems a cut below 20-1

Aas de Faust, D. Cannon 123 6 Be among also rans 20-1

Myfavoritedaughter, C. Torres 118 1 Hard to envision 20-1

Longshot: DENDERA

Race 8

5067 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds. Purse $80,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Home Cooking, Geroux 120 2 46 work on resume 5-2

Infinite Diamond, Curatolo 120 13 Debuted at GP 9-2

Tea N Conversation, Cedillo 120 3 Acts like runner 7-2

Fourth Street, Maldonado 120 6 Gets aggressive jock 5-1

Anacaro, C. Villasana 120 1 Blew out in 35 flat 8-1

Ami Please, Frey 120 4 1:01 3/5 drill at SLR 8-1

Justique, V. Espinoza 120 7 Purchased for $725k 10-1

Kissed by Fire, Bravo 120 8 47 1/5 move for Eurton 10-1

Bolts Babe, Blanc 120 11 Bolt d’Oro filly 15-1

Funkhouser, J. Hernandez 120 9 Tries with blinkers 15-1

Classymademoiselle, T. Baze 120 10 May need softer 15-1

Half Nelson, Ayuso 120 12 Rolled another trey 15-1

Drama Diva, D. Herrera 120 5 Showed speed, tired 20-1

Longshot: AMI PLEASE

Race 9

5068 — 1 1/8 Mile (Turf). ‘Eddie Read Stakes’. 3 year olds and up. Purse $250,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Hong Kong Harry, R. Vazquez 121 9 Perfect in the U.S. 3-1

Beyond Brilliant, V. Espinoza 125 3 Loves this course 7-2

Cathkin Peak, Rispoli 121 11 Fired in return 4-1

There Goes Harvard, D. Hrrera 125 6 Capable on turf 5-1

Homer Screen, Van Dyke 121 8 Chased top choice 10-1

Masteroffoxhounds, J. Herndz 121 1 Barn entered four 10-1

Cash Equity, Geroux 121 2 Takes on stronger 12-1

Tarantino, Ayuso 121 10 Sheds the blinkers 15-1

Master Piece, Cedillo 121 12 Tapeta to grass 15-1

Tango Tango Tango, D. Cannon 121 5 Completed exacta at 7-1 15-1

King Cause, Bravo 121 7 Willing, but in steep 20-1

Ecrivain, H. Berrios 121 4 Improvement needed 20-1

Longshot: CASH EQUITY

Race 10

5069 — 6 Furlongs. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $32,000-$28,000. Purse $51,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Octopus, Cedillo 120 8 $20,000 Glatt claim 5-2

Handsome Cat, Frey 120 7 Benefit from last 6-1

Fenestra, J. Hernandez 120 2 Will show his zip 9-2

Slam Dunk Sermon, T. Baze 120 4 Loves to win races 4-1

Molto Vivace, R. Vazquez 120 5 He’s now a gelding 8-1

Mister Bold, Ayuso 120 1 2-for-2 locally 10-1

Senor Jobim, C. Torres 120 6 Beat one in slop 15-1

I’m Corfu, Ellingwood 113 3 Blanking in 2022 15-1

Longshot: MOLTO VIVACE

Race 11

5070 — 1 Mile (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. State bred. Purse $82,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Current Mood, Van Dyke 118 5 Should take to trip 5-1

Emerald Lake, Geroux 118 12 Prepped in 1:12 4/5 3-1

Queen of Pompeii, J. Herndz 123 2 Back to two turns 4-1

Youte, T. Baze 118 11 Can’t be ignored 9-2

Busker Allie, Pyfer 118 6 Bids for a repeat 8-1

Warrior’s Moon, Ayuso 123 10 Scratched at LA 10-1

Sky On Ice, C. Torres 123 1 59 1/5 LA bullet 15-1

Claddagh Cure, Rispoli 118 9 Worked in 1:01 4/5 15-1

Livin’ At the Bu, Cedillo 123 13 Sharp in NoCal 20-1

Hot On the Trail, R. Vazquez 123 7 Winless on turf 20-1

Buy Wave Buy, Ellingwood 116 8 Gets weight break 20-1

Norah’s Princess, Frey 118 4 Softer foes needed 20-1

Sunshine Babe, Pereira 123 3 Tough to endorse 20-1

Longshot: WARRIOR’S MOON

Best bet: OCTOPUS (10)

Best chance bet: SUPER RENEE (5)

Wins (previous day/meet): 4 / 12; Money Won (previous day/meet): $33.60/$82.60; Money Bet: $118, 59 races

The SCNG is publishing the consensus box online at least 24 hours in advance of each day’s racing. See sgvtribune.com/sports/horse-racing before each racing day to get top three selections in each race, including best bets of the day, from our panel of handicapping experts Bob Mieszerski, Ed Wilson, Terry Turrell and Art Wilson.