Ganster Is Getting Better as He Gets Older

Still going strong at 11, Ganster will try for his 22nd career victory in tonight’s ninth race, a $12,500 claimer at 350 yards.

Owned by Guillermo Morales and trained by Jose Flores, Ganster, a gray, California-bred gelding, has won four of five since the beginning of 2003. He will make his 81st career start this evening.

Hector Cuevas, who was aboard for Ganster’s last victory, has the mount tonight and will face a field that also includes Shakin Assets, Manhood, Local Edition, Toast To Tom, Beating Thunder, Racin For Chicks and Silent Dasher.

The picks: 1. A Blurr. 2. Bootleg And Susy. 3. Takin All The Chance. 4. Rich In Dallas. 5. Regent Te. 6. Silky Goose. 7. Twotimesthirtyseven. 8. Rosie Is Red. 9. Ganster. 10. Woody Wanta Dash.

Four! A Blurr and Wild Negotiator in the first, Bootleg And Susy in the second, Takin All The Chance, Classic Turbo and Scooter Dash in the third and Left Coast, Rich In Dallas, Mr Superior and Zipolator in the fourth.

Shots in the dark: Richardsawesomestar makes his debut for trainer Barry Holmes in the sixth. In the seventh race, Mr McKnight makes his first start for trainer Angela Aquino since earning his first victory at Fresno on Oct. 9.

Post Time: 7:15 p.m.

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