A Reason To Run gets back on the track

A Reason To Run, who was an easy winner in her debut June 23, will try to win off the bench again in the seventh race Thursday night at Los Alamitos.

Trained by Paul Jones for owner MacKie Racing LLC, the 3-year-old Mr Eye Opener filly won by one length as the 3-5 favorite in her initial start, winning with something left in the tank over next-out graduate Bcs Gunner.

Fifth behind Corona Cartel in a trial for the Golden State Million that also included the talented Magic Show Czech and One Famous Eagle in her only other race in 2007, A Reason To Run worked in a best of the morning 12.10 seconds for 220 yards earlier in the month prepping for her return.

Cody Jensen, who rode her in both of her races as a 2-year-old, has the mount again Thursday night in the $13,400 allowance at 300 yards.

Jones also entered Surf Runner, who refused to leave the gate in her comeback effort Feb. 7, and Sr Gizella, who won one of six as a 2-year-old but has been away since Sept. 22.

The field is completed by Red Hawk Chick, Reba Macintyler, Willie Swings and Precious Edna.

The picks: 1. Way Speed. 2. Rgr Ryon. 3. Flashy Netas. 4. Bold Henry. 5. Dishin The Kickin. 6. Shadow Knows. 7. A Reason To Run. 8. Modem.

Four! An early pick four using Way Speed and Stock Car Boy in the first, Rgr Ryon and Jdf Boot in the second, Flashy Netas in the third and Bold Henry, Iba Stoli, Hanzees Goody and Glendale Kid in the fourth.

Shot in the dark: Illegal Velocity drops into a more realistic spot and should be competitive in the sixth race. Saul Ramirez Jr. will ride the 3-year-old Feature Mr Jess gelding for owner Kim Kessinger and trainer John Basset in the $16,000 claimer at 300 yards.

bob.mieszerski@latimes.com