Strawfly Special, 17, Dies in Moreno Valley

Strawfly Special, one of the best quarter horse sires in history, died earlier this week at Double Bar S Ranch in Moreno Valley.

The sire of two-time world champion Tailor Fit and All-American Futurity winners Streakin Flyer and Ausual Suspect, Strawfly Special was 17. The cause of death was colic.

Owned by Sharon, Rhonda and Dawn List, Strawfly Special has progeny earnings of more than $17.7 million.

Tonight’s card has three trials for the upcoming Ford California Regional Juvenile.

The picks: 1. Wylackie Mariah. 2. Fly This. 3. I Got Hot Pants. 4. Dashing Perry. 5. Classy Lies. 6. Coronas First Down. 7. America Strikes Back. 8. Im The Problem. 9. Feel The Roar. 10. Calling.

Four! America Strikes Back, Quick To Jitter and Kool Cartel in the seventh, Im The Problem, Macs Gonzo and A Royal Dame in the eighth, Feel The Roar in the ninth and Calling and Ib Dazzling in the 10th.

Shots in the dark: A Real Twister debuts for leading trainer Paul Jones in a soft spot in the first race. Hitmeonemoretime stretches out to 870 yards again in the second.

Post time: 7:15 p.m.

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