Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: 1 p.m.

Race 1

9099 — 1 Mile (Turf). Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $30,000. Purse $32,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Montjica, Fresu 126 1 Drops, blinkers off 2-1

Free and Humble, Rispoli 126 2 Goes long again 5-2

Port Ellen, Pereira 126 4 Owns local score 4-1

Annie’s Joy, Ayuso 126 3 Completed tri April 4 6-1

Quaria Thunder, Frey 126 5 Been on sidelines 10-1

Idessia, R. Gonzalez 126 6 Both wins with jock 10-1

Corporal Violette, AAguilar 126 7 Faltered in sprint 15-1

Longshot: QUARIA THUNDER

Race 2

9100 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $5,000. Purse $14,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Bronko Nagurski, T. Baze 126 3 Sinks for Miyadi 8-5

Fast Service, Kimura 126 1 Graduated in sprint 5-2

Big Bet, A. Espinoza 126 5 Chased a streaker 4-1

Uplift, A. Bautisa 119 4 Won, then ran last 8-1

Hermelinda’s Fancy, Antngrgi 126 7 Fourth at night 12-1

Six Hot Grands, Carmona 121 6 Beat one at 9-2 15-1

Doris Avenue, Ayuso 118 2 Claimed for $6,250 15-1

Longshot: UPLIFT

Race 3

9101 — 6 Furlongs. Starter Allowance. 3 year olds and up. Purse $22,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Lead Pipe Joe, Frey 118 5 Claimed for $32,000 9-5

Jaguar Jon, Antongeorgi 118 2 Crushed ‘em in debut 3-1

Mr. Machupicchu, AAguilar 118 1 Won here in Jan. 4-1

Clements Ride, G. Franco 126 7 Up in final yards 6-1

Captain Willis, C. Herrera 118 4 Troubled on turf 10-1

Stan From Malibu, AEscbdo 126 6 Stopped to a walk 15-1

I Am Amadeo, Payeras 126 3 Seems least likely 20-1

Longshot: CAPTAIN WILLIS

Race 4

9102 — 1 Mile. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $16,000. Purse $22,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Sand to Sea, A. Bautista 119 2 Gets weight break 2-1

Naida, D. Herrera 126 7 Lowered in price 5-2

Princess Daddy, Orantes 113 3 Tries more distance 4-1

Full Moon Grazen, Frey 118 6 Sprint to route 10-1

Nala, Maldonado 118 5 Goes long, off rail 8-1

Memosis, Kimura 118 1 New rider once more 15-1

Queen Girvin, A. Aguilar 126 4 Shelved since Dec. 14 15-1

Longshot: FULL MOON GRAZEN

Race 5

9103 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). ‘Siren Lure Stakes’. 4 year olds and up. Purse $100,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Bran, Rispoli 124 4 Worked in 1:00 2/5 3-1

Air Force Red, Ayuso 124 3 Seeks a repeat 2-1

Final Boss, J. Hernandez 124 2 Two for J. Sadler 7-2

Noble Reflection, Fresu 122 1 Will wing from wood 9-2

Lovesick Blues, G. Franco 122 6 Winless since 2023 8-1

Eye On Ry, H. Berrios 122 5 Cuts back for R. Ellis 10-1

Longshot: NOBLE REFLECTION

Race 6

9104 — 6 1/2 Furlongs. Maiden Special Weight. 3 to 5 year olds. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Sierra Silver, J. Hernandez 118 3 Exits live contest 8-5

Cheever, Fresu 118 4 M. Glatt rookie 3-1

Southern Gentleman, VnDyke 118 6 Purchashed for $725,000 4-1

Penalty Box, Frey 118 2 46 4/5 gate bullet 8-1

Legal Heir, Kimura 118 7 Son of Nyquist 10-1

Vasa, A. Lezcano 126 5 1st outing at age 4 10-1

Catch a Breeze, C. Herrera 126 1 Good luck to him 50-1

Longshot: PENALTY BOX

Race 7

9105 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $32,000. Purse $30,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Lovin’ On the Run, HBerrios 126 9 Shortens, drops 7-2

Miss Meagher, Fresu 126 5 Prepped in 1:01 4/5 5-2

Petite Treat, Orantes 113 4 Posted 25-1 surprise 9-2

Mucho Magical, Frey 126 7 Clicked, off fence 6-1

Lady Maryann, Pereira 126 6 Continues to miss 10-1

Misty Muppet, A. Aguilar 126 1 Tagged for $16,000 10-1

Blue Fashion, Ayuso 126 2 Prefers the dirt 15-1

Lady of Sky, Barandela 118 8 Likely to falter 15-1

C’Mon Lets Switch, D. Cruz 126 3 Tough to recommend 30-1

Longshot: MISTY MUPPET

Race 8

9106 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $5,000. Purse $15,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

My Bucket List, Pereira 126 3 Had lead, outfinished 5-2

Divine Rascal, Antongeorgi 126 7 Troubled as choice 4-1

Red On Sunday, AEscobedo 126 2 Tallied here in 2024 6-1

Golf Drama, E. Hernandez 126 5 Chased top selection 5-1

Big Don’s Smiling, Kimura 126 11 Best offers hope 10-1

Donttestyouluck, Payeras 126 4 Lacked any rally 15-1

Bobby’s Alibi, H. Herrera 126 10 Saw all the heels 15-1

Momo’s Kiddo, Sevilla 119 6 Loses the hood 15-1

Wicklow Hills, A. Aguilar 126 8 Check back of pack 20-1

Naughty Niko, E. Rojas 126 1 Not off recent 30-1

North Country, Barandela 126 9 Slow takeoff at 87-1 30-1

Longshot: BIG DON’S SMILING

Race 9

9107 — 6 Furlongs. Maiden Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 to 5 year olds. Claiming Price $62,500. Purse $35,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Donttellourwives, JHrnandz 118 5 Note rider switch 3-1

Nikolina, Fresu 118 9 Defeated at 4-5 odds 8-5

A Friend of Mine, RGnzalez 126 2 1:00 4/5 move on tab 9-2

Lead the Way Kay, Smith 118 3 M. Puype rookie 8-1

Perfect Smile, Antongeorgi 118 1 1:01 1/5 gate drill 10-1

Insolenta, Pereira 126 4 Shades come off 10-1

Guitar Girl, Carmona 121 6 Runner-up at 13-1 12-1

Moonlit Courage, Kimura 118 7 Turf to main track 15-1

East Boca Kibbutz, Valdivia 126 8 Let’s watch a race 20-1

Longshot: PERFECT SMILE

BEST BET: LOVIN’ ON THE RUN (7)

BEST CHANCE BET: FULL MOON GRAZEN (4)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: LEAD PIPE JOE (3)

Wins (previous day/meet): 0 / 29; Money Won (previous day/meet): $0 / $171.80; Money Bet: $196, 98 races.

The SCNG is publishing the consensus box online at least 24 hours in advance of each day’s racing. See sgvtribune.com/sports/horse-racing before each racing day to get top three selections in each race, including best bets of the day, from our panel of handicapping experts Bob Mieszerski, Ed Wilson, Mark Ratzky and Kevin Modesti.