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Eight will line up for the $100,000 Ack Ack H. (G3) at Hollywood Park on

Saturday at 7 1/2 furlongs. LUCKY J. H. (Cee's Tizzy) is on a two-race win

streak, capturing the Tiznow S. by a head over Areyoutalkintome (Smokester), who

was third in the Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup Sprint H. (G3). The Carla Gaines

trainee made a nice late run despite being bumped at the eighth-pole to win the

Tiznow, and earned BRIS Speed figures of 105 and 102 for his last two

performances. Lucky J. H. is a threat to take this one under Pat Valenzuela.

Grade 1 winner CAPTAIN SQUIRE (Flying Chevron) will be making his first start

since running fourth in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-G1). The Jeff Mullins

charge will be found on the lead in the early going and with no real danger up

front, could take this wire-to-wire. Corey Nakatani has the call.

SAINT BUDDY (Saint Ballado) exits a solid second in the San Simeon H. (G3) in

April, defeating eventual Los Angeles H. (G3) hero Siren Lure (Joyeux Danseur).

He should improve while making a return to the main surface and will have Tyler

Baze aboard.

YES HE'S A PISTOL (Yes It's True) comes off a seventh in the Texas Mile S.

(G3), but endured a wide trip and ought to improve off that effort. This

distance is optimual for the Doug O'Neill trainee and we should see an improved

effort while returning to Southern California. David Cohen will ride.

PRIMERICA (Mr. Greeley) has the ability to surprise despite facing claiming

company for most of his career. Although making the class hike, Primerica is returning to a favorable

course and distance and should be kept in mind for the gimmicks. PRORUNNER (Tejano

Run) finished third in the Los Angeles, dueling for the lead for most of the

race, but falling short in the end. Your call.

THUNDER TOUCH (Gulch) has a good late kick, but might be outmatched here.

KEEP ON PUNCHING (Silver Deputy) has not seen the winner's circle since June of

last year. We will overlook him in this spot.