Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap
Today’s first post: 12:30 p.m.
Race 1
8342 — 6 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. 4 to 5 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. State bred. Purse $37,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Proud Racer, R. Gonzalez 124 1 Draws rail again 2-1
Eagles Dare, T. Baze 124 5 Back to the dirt 7-2
Last Call Paul, Fresu 124 3 Missed by a nose 5-2
Charley Pride, Carmona 119 2 Puts on blinkers 5-1
Gantry, A. Escobedo 124 6 Shelved since 2023 10-1
Bolt Zapper, M. Gutierrez 124 4 Beat one in bow 15-1
Longshot: CHARLEY PRIDE
Race 2
8343 — 6 Furlongs. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $10,000. Purse $23,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Tesoro, A. Espinoza 122 1 Well clear when 2nd 4-1
Chasin Munny, Fresu 122 6 Dips for M. Glatt 9-5
Mobe Town, Pereira 124 4 Strong hand for Knapp 5-2
Smarty Nose, Frey 124 5 Slow start Feb. 7 8-1
Wegonahavagoodtime, Ornts 117 2 Trailed at night 12-1
Evenerevenworse, Ayuso 122 3 Worked in 1:01 3/5 12-1
Erebus, G. Franco 122 7 Looking elsewhere 15-1
Paul Vincents Poem, DCruz 122 8 Be among also rans 20-1
Longshot: WEGONAHAVAGOODTIME
Race 3
8344 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 to 5 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. State bred. Purse $37,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Chalkoneupformom, Ayuso 124 5 1st vs. Cal breds 5-2
Betty Pack, Antongeorgi 124 1 Threat off bench 2-1
Be a Goldfish, Pereira 124 6 Mayacama dominated 4-1
Miss Miche Lada, Frey 124 2 9th time the charm? 6-1
Goodnight Nellie, A. Aguilar 124 4 Lord Nelson miss 10-1
Rosie Ann Rules, D. Herrera 124 3 Been on sidelines 10-1
Ada Thorne, T. Baze 124 8 Prepped in 48 4/5 15-1
Wild Texas Rose, Carmona 119 7 Puts on blinkers 30-1
Longshot: GOODNIGHT NELLIE
Race 4
8345 — 1 Mile (Turf). Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 to 5 year olds. Claiming Prices $50,000-$45,000. Purse $37,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Holly Goquickly, JHrnandez 124 6 Tab the hot stable 5-2
Happyasaclam, Rispoli 124 8 Tries with shades 4-1
Day Dawning, Frey 124 5 3rd nose in photo 2-1
Spanish Cara. Fresu 123 1 1st time in seller 5-1
Nakota, H. Berrios 123 7 Two for P. Gallagher 10-1
Miss Hot and Cold, GFranco 124 2 Breaks in at age 4 10-1
Ghostess, Carmona 119 3 Beat two at 64-1 15-1
Silver Flirt, Ep. Garcia 123 4 Failed vs. lesser 30-1
Southern Blessing, Amrcno 118 9 Hard to envision 30-1
Longshot: NAKOTA
Race 5
8346 — 6 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. Fillies. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $12,500. State bred. Purse $15,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Lucky Sermon, A. Aguilar 122 5 Sinks for J. Bonde 5-2
Nephele, Ayuso 122 2 Lost a heartbreaker 8-5
Roman Bronze, F. Alvarado 122 7 48 1/5 Pln drill 4-1
Tenacious Candy, Frey 122 8 M. Badilla rookie 8-1
Thirsty Nic, K. Orozco 122 9 Makes 2025 debut 10-1
Elegant Bella, Antongeorgi 122 6 Eased vs. tougher 15-1
Smiling Rapper, ACastllnos 122 1 1:02 local spin 15-1
A Ryder’s Trick, C. Herrera 122 4 Slow takeoff in bow 20-1
Sweet Ryder, A. Gomez 122 3 Beat one in NoCal 20-1
Longshot: ELEGANT BELLA
Race 6
8347 — 1 Mile. Starter Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $6,250. Purse $18,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Nameless, J. Hernandez 122 8 Bids for 5th in row 8-5
Happy Does, A. Castellanos 122 9 Nailed on money 3-1
Getemdusty, K. Orozco 122 1 Sharp, stretches out 9-2
Warrens World, Ayuso 122 6 Distant 2nd at 2-1 5-1
Wine and Whisky, Amrcano 117 2 Sheds five pounds 10-1
Mischief’s Thirsty, LCFlores 122 3 No match for top one 10-1
Beskar, C. Herrera 122 10 Rider’s first call 15-1
Thanks Maggio, Alsagoor 122 5 Winless on dirt 15-1
Chief Jackson, Ep. Garcia 122 4 No factor at 23-1 15-1
Sea Dog, Frey 122 11 Must draw into field 15-1
Mr. Fighter, C. Herrera 122 12 Goes long today 20-1
Rich Gold, H. Herrera 122 7 Not off recent 20-1
Its Thievery, A. Gomez 122 13 Ran like 91-1 shot 30-1
Mount Pelliar, P. Flores 122 14 Hard to envision 30-1
Longshot: WINE AND WHISKY
Race 7
8348 — About 6 1/2 Furlongs (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $80,000. Purse $69,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Venganza, Rispoli 122 1 Clicked in return 2-1
Vibez, J. Hernandez 122 6 Overmatched in Grade I 5-2
Royal Charter, D. Herrera 124 4 ‘Maxima won a stakes 7-2
Ma Rae’s Girl, Maldonado 122 2 Be part of pace 9-2
Safa, Pereira 124 3 Has won on grass 10-1
Cliquish, A. Espinoza 122 8 Both wins on dirt 15-1
Control Function, Frey 122 5 Tries shorter trip 15-1
Vitalera, Laprida 122 7 New jockey aboard 15-1
Longshot: SAFA
Race 8
8349 — 6 1/2 Furlongs. Allowance Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $80,000. Purse $69,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Elwood Blues, J. Hernandez 124 6 Gelded for Baffert 7-5
Bartholdy, T. Baze 122 5 Disappointed at 3-2 2-1
Slider, Fresu 122 1 Hood on for Sadler 7-2
Moose Mitchell, Rispoli 124 4 Winless since 2023 6-1
See Through It, Pereira 124 3 Rolled another five 10-1
Mission Beach, A. Lezcano 122 2 Goes for new outfit 12-1
Longshot: SEE THROUGH IT
Race 9
8350 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Starter Optional Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $38,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Check’s On the Way, Rispoli 122 7 Win came sprinting 5-2
It’s a Factor, Ayuso 122 6 Runner-up at 11-1 3-1
Targaryis, Maldonado 122 4 Wired $50,000 maidens 4-1
Maximus, D. Herrera 122 5 Prefers short game 5-1
A Votre Sante, G. Franco 122 1 Saw all the heels 15-1
Escape Plan, Americano 117 2 Tough to endorse 15-1
Valentines Candy, Orantes 117 3 Didn’t belong Feb. 1 15-1
Tiger Strength, AEscobedo 122 8 Graduated at LA 20-1
Longshot: A VOTRE SANTE
BEST BET: VENGANZA (7)
BEST CHANCE BET: NAKOTA (4)
MOST PROBABLE WINNER: ELWOOD BLUES (8)
Wins (previous day/meet): 5 / 122; Money Won (previous day/meet): $29.40/$567.60; Money bet: $638, 319 races.
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