Running Bac the One to Tackle

Making her first start since Dec. 7, Running Bac is returning at her favorite distance tonight at Los Alamitos.

Owned by Francisco Diaz and trained by Juan Aleman, the 4-year-old Splash Bac mare will break from the rail in the $15,000 Blushing By Handicap at 350 yards.

A winner of six of 12 in her career, Running Bac has won the last five times she has tried tonight’s distance.

Ramon Sanchez will ride the Utah-bred, who will be opposed by Br Blazin Cash, Corona Perfection, Blushing Lady Bug and Oh Bobbette.

Earlier in the evening, Bdr Bug On The Dash will try for her third consecutive victory when she takes on six opponents in the third, a 350-yard dash for 3-year-old fillies.

The picks: 1.Nunish. 2.Under My Wing. 3.Bdr Bug On The Dash. 4.Classic Sassy Chic. 5.Kr Sir Lopesalot. 6.El Gran Caesar. 7.Dealadash. 8.Dash King. 9.Running Bac. 10.Pretty Dashing.

Four! In the first, use Nunish, Toms Top Cat and Greek Gus; Under My Wing, Quick Ta Shine and Mirthy in the second; single Bdr Bug On The Dash in the third, and use Classic Sassy Chic, Quick Encounter and Corona Quick in the fourth.

Shots in the dark: Corona Quick is back with maidens for trainer Jaime Gomez and switches to Alex Bautista in the fourth. Enuffofasecret is a first-timer for trainer Kelly Lewis, who is having a solid meet, in the seventh.

Post time: 7:15 p.m.

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