He Will Try to Remember How to Win

Making his first start since May 19, War And Remembrance will shorten up in trying for a repeat in tonight’s main event, a $12,250 allowance at 350 yards.

Owned by Spencer Childers and trained by Dan Francisco, the 4-year-old Strawfly Special gelding was last seen winning a rapid 550-yard contest in his first try at the seldom-run distance.

Drawn outside in the field of five, War And Remembrance, who was bred in California by his owner, will be ridden by Dennis Means. He has won at tonight’s distance. He broke his maiden in his fourth career start March 15.

Another gelding shortening up from 550 is Greek Gus. Trained by Paul Jones for owner Ricardo Sepulveda, the son of Pritzi Dash was a troubled second to Ryland in the Paul Ford Handicap on Dec. 22. He will be ridden by Ramon Sanchez.

Almost Flyin, a winner of four of 10 starts for trainer Blane Schvaneveldt; Schergo, who won his last start Jan. 16, and Bf New Beginning round out the field.

The picks: 1. A Sharp Gem. 2. Fargaze Ties. 3. Harbor Beach. 4. Sables Inspiration. 5. Just A Berry. 6. Bluegrass Blurr. 7. Takin The Fast Lane. 8. War And Remembrance. 9. Splash Of Gucci.

Four! Use Fishers Chick and A Sharp Gem in the first, single Fargaze Ties in the second, Parlay Guy, Harbour Beach, Leave A Legacy and Cielo De Noche in the third and Sables Inspiration, High On Zevi and Saszy in the fourth.

Shots in the dark: Jusred could improve with a race under his belt in the sixth. Leaving The Fire debuts for a new barn in the seventh.

Post time: 5:30 p.m.

On the Net: For entries and results from Los Alamitos, visit: www.latimes.com/horseracing/