Thursday's 3rd race (2:04PM PT) from Hollywood Park is a $40,000 claiming event for fillies and mares traveling a mile and a sixteenth on the turf (rail at 20 feet). Stalkers and closers are winning at a better than expected 62% (29-race sample) at this turf distance at the current meet. #2 Talktoomuch (3-1) has been facing much tougher Alllowance and Optional Claiming rivals recently. She captured a similar event at this course/distance last May and looms a stretch threat in this tight spot. #1 Rule The Storm (5-2) enters in fine form for sharp connections and should make presence felt early and often from the rail. The Plays: $18 to win #2, $12 Exacta 2-1 - analysis by Jarrod Horak