Valenzuela Set to Ride After His Suspension

On his first day back after serving a one-month suspension, jockey Patrick Valenzuela has five mounts on today’s card at Hollywood Park.

Valenzuela, who had been suspended for the rest of 2004 after violating the terms of his condition license, had the suspension reduced after a May hearing in front of the California Horse Racing Board.

Tied for fourth with Alex Solis in the jockey standings, Valenzuela is set to ride A Song In A Minor in the first, Lass Lil’ Sunrise in the fourth, The Road Boss in the fifth, Awesome Lady in the sixth and High Byars in the eighth.

A 2-year-old daughter of Malek trained by co-owner Jerry Dutton, Lass Lil’ Sunrise is the one to beat in her race, a $40,000 maiden claimer at five furlongs, and Awesome Lady, a 3-year-old Bianconi filly, is the one to catch for trainer Marty Jones in the sixth, a $32,000 claimer at six furlongs.

The Road Boss, a 3-year-old son of Southern Halo, will be a longshot in his first start on turf in the fifth, a $50,000 claimer at 5 1/2 furlongs.

The Road Boss will also be making his first start for trainer Ruben Cardenas after running nine times for trainer Jeff Mullins.

A son of Byars, who is a son of Deputy Minister, High Byars debuts in a $40,000 maiden claimer at six furlongs.

Race of the day: Atten Hut will try for his fourth win in his last five starts in today’s fifth at Hollywood Park. Leading rider Corey Nakatani remains with the 3-year-old Military colt for Mullins and owner Bob Bone in the $50,000 claimer at 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf.

One for the road: Buzzy’s Gold was in too tough in the True North on June 5, but he can rebound in a softer spot in today’s fifth at Belmont Park. The 4-year-old Touch Gold gelding can score for trainer Allen Jerkens if he runs back to his easy win May 21. Apprentice Fernando Jara will ride in the $49,000 allowance at seven furlongs.

Exotically speaking: A pick three using Gallery Place, Chanel Islands and Frysland in the third, Lass Lil’ Sunrise in the fourth and Atten Hut and Pioneerman in the fifth.

Winners: Previous day/meet total: 1/123. Money: Previous day/meet total: $2.60/$701. Total money bet: $876.