Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap
Today’s first post: 1 p.m.
Race 1
9117 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Starter Allowance. 3 year olds and up. Purse $36,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Agency, Smith 126 4 ‘Seaver won next out 8-5
Betterdaysrcoming, H. Brros 126 5 1st for J. Sadler 7-2
Bellly Up, Kimura 126 3 Went all the way 5-2
Binging, Ayuso 118 1 Had lead, outfinished 6-1
Carver, T. Baze 126 2 Set pace, tired 10-1
Longshot: BINGING
Race 2
9118 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $25,000. Purse $26,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Western Avenue, A. Espinza 126 5 Lowered for Knapp 9-5
Distant Fleet, Antongeorgi 118 6 Will show his zip 5-2
Trotsky, Frey 126 4 Close 3rd Route at night 9-2
The Key Is Unity, A. Aguilar 126 2 Runner-up at 11-10 6-1
Novinophobia, Ayuso 126 1 Beat one at 20-1 10-1
Mongolian Master, D. Cruz 126 3 The least likely 20-1
Longshot: THE KEY IS UNITY
Race 3
9119 — 1 1/8 Mile (Turf). Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $25,000. Purse $26,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Thebestisyettobe, Fresu 126 6 Won without blinkers 7-2
Step It Out, Rispoli 126 1 ‘Night was dominant 2-1
Auratium, J. Hernandez 126 5 Taking on lesser 5-2
Lita Way, Kimura 126 2 Goes for new stable 5-1
Girlcanthelpit, Frey 126 3 Returns to turf 10-1
Blue Oasis, Laprida 126 4 Trailed at 26-1 15-1
Longshot: LITA WAY
Race 4
9120 — 4 1/2 Furlongs. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds. Purse $60,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Fire Ile, Van Dyke 119 4 Worked in 1:02 2/5 2-1
La Ville Lumiere, Rispoli 119 1 Inside for debut 5-2
Light Won Up, Fresu 119 2 D. O’Neill rookie 7-2
Velvet Dream, Pereira 119 6 47 spin on tab 8-1
Tippy, C. Herrera 119 3 Daughter of Tapwrit 12-1
Wicked Wind, A. Aguilar 119 5 48 1/5 gate move 12-1
Longshot: TIPPY
Race 5
9121 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Allowance. 3 year olds and up. Purse $31,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Zeus’ War, A. Espinoza 126 1 Edge in a toughie 3-1
Jerry’s Spirit, A. Aguilar 126 2 Popular at box 2-1
J.B. Books, G. Franco 124 5 Route to sprint 6-1
Cousin Richie, C. Herrera 126 8 Some offer hope 10-1
Halo Uncle, Orantes 121 3 Near miss on main 5-1
Golden River, Antongeorgi 124 4 Completed tri at 11-1 10-1
Idiot’s Gold, Pereira 124 7 Looking elsewhere 15-1
Chief Wild Eagle, Kimura 124 6 Had to need last 15-1
Longshot: COUSIN RICHIE
Race 6
9122 — 1 Mile. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. Purse $23,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Damazio, Carmona 121 5 Well clear when 2nd 5-2
Be Punctual, Desormeaux 126 4 $14,000 B. Hess claim 3-1
Asmodeus, Antongeorgi 126 7 Bid for repeat 4-1
Supermax, A. Espinoza 126 2 Posted 20-1 surprise 6-1
Mici’s Express, Pereira 126 6 Tagged, goes long 10-1
Fireman Dan, Ayuso 126 1 Not big on winning 15-1
Tamarando Star, A. Aguilar 126 3 Difficult to like 15-1
Longshot: MICI’S EXPRESS
Race 7
9123 — 6 1/2 Furlongs (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. State bred. Purse $61,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Rosa Parks, Fresu 122 5 59 gate bullet 7-2
Kikuride, J. Hernandez 122 4 Cashed, shortens up 5-2
Tight Squeeze, H. Berrios 122 2 Threat right back 4-1
Guiltyofhavingfun, G. Frnco 122 7 Scored, new rider 6-1
Musical Number, Pereira 122 9 Needs scratch help 8-1
Wind Speed, T. Baze 122 1 Rang bell at 18-1 10-1
How About Pavel, Rispoli 122 10 Won by a whisker 10-1
Lava Lucy, Ayuso 122 8 Be involved early 12-1
Press Your Luck, Kimura 122 6 Worked in 48 4/5 15-1
Booster Club, R. Gutierrez 122 3 Two for C. Lewis 15-1
Coralgableskaylin, Maldndo 122 11 Been on sidelines 20-1
Longshot: WIND SPEED
Race 8
9124 — 6 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 to 5 year olds. Claiming Price $20,000. Purse $20,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Petite Ange, T. Baze 126 4 Shorter trip key 7-5
Dixie Allure, Orantes 113 6 Threat in weak contest 7-2
Spiritual Thought, Frey 118 9 M. Meier firster 6-1
Beauty Jenny, A. Aguilar 118 2 Lowered in price 5-1
A.P.’s Lucky Charm, Crmna 121 5 Shelved since Dec. 13 10-1
Memorysinthepark, P. Flres 126 10 Split field at 59-1 15-1
Babe Kelso, Ep. Garcia 118 8 Let’s witness an outing 15-1
Lady Dosia, E. Rojas 118 7 Prepped in 1:00 3/5 15-1
Coconut Girl, Barandela 126 3 Would be stunner 20-1
Lucky Nea, D. Chavez 111 1 Sheds seven pounds 20-1
Longshot: A.P.’S LUCKY CHARM
Race 9
9125 — 1 Mile (Turf). Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $25,000. Purse $34,000.
Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds
Lady Monclaire, G. Franco 124 6 Both wins on turf 3-1
Super Ellie, Smith 124 2 Drops for M. Glatt 5-2
Empress Ellie, H. Berrios 124 9 47 1/5 local bullet 4-1
Highlands, R. Gonzalez 126 4 Clicked for riader 6-1
Big Mama Sue, Fresu 126 1 Flopped at 1-2 odds 10-1
Valkyrian, T. Baze 124 8 Runner-up at 10-1 10-1
Tiergarten, Ayuso 124 7 Winless since 2023 15-1
Madeira Wine, A. Espinoza 124 3 Prefer stablemate 15-1
Putt for Dough, R. Gutierrez 124 5 Streak ends here 15-1
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