Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: 12:30 p.m.

Race 1

8158 — 1 Mile (Turf). Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $34,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

She’s Splendid, H. Berrios 124 2 Taking on lesser 2-1

Amelia Bleu, G. Franco 124 7 Prefer waiting ride? 4-1

Auditory, A. Castellanos 122 5 Back to two turns 9-2

Leopardess, T. Baze 122 8 Stable’s been hot 6-1

Putt for Dough, MGutierrez 124 6 Winless in 2024 10-1

God’s Favor, A. Espinoza 122 3 Graduated on dirt 15-1

Ifuaintfirsturlast, ALezcano 122 4 Worked in 1:01 4/5 15-1

Sparkle Sweetly, Orantes 117 1 Disappointed at 2-1 15-1

Longshot: GOD’S FAVOR

Race 2

8159 — 1 Mile. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $10,000. Purse $20,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Atomic Drop, A. Espinoza 122 3 Drop may do trick 5-2

Nolde, Kimura 122 7 Will be finishing 4-1

Zimba Warrior, Maldonado 122 6 Returns to SoCal 7-2

Soul of Midnight, Pereira 122 5 Lost a heartbreaker 5-1

Impossible Task, A. Aguilar 124 2 Posted 11-1 upset 8-1

Enos Slaughter, D. Herrera 122 4 Makes SA debut 12-1

Kingmeister, A. Castellanos 122 1 Rail for comeback 15-1

Longshot: IMPOSSIBLE TASK

Race 3

8160 — 1 1/8 Mile (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. Fillies and Mares. 4 to 5 year olds. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Sophisticate, H. Berrios 124 1 Shakes seconditis 8-5

Current Affair, A. Espinoza 124 3 1st for J. Sadler 4-1

Interplay, Kimura 124 2 New jockey again 7-2

Justivar, Ayuso 124 4 Split field at 36-1 8-1

Miss Wendy Sue, T. Baze 124 5 Tries more distance 12-1

Longshot: JUSTIVAR

Race 4

8161 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $8,000. Purse $16,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Pineapple Juice, Antongrgi 124 3 Like way he won 5-2

Cowboy Kisses, A. Castllns 124 2 Have him to catch 3-1

Idiot’s Gold, R. Gonzalez 124 4 Claim tag cut 4-1

Blue Silver, A. Bautista 117 5 Chased ‘Kisses home 6-1

Alphabetical Order, GFrnco 124 1 47 2/5 drill at Pln 10-1

Constant Conflit, Maldnado 124 7 Pressed, weakened 10-1

Tahoe Secrets, AEscobedo 124 6 Tough to recommend 15-1

Last Baby, Carmona 119 8 Be among also rans 15-1

Longshot: BLUE SILVER

Race 5

8162 — 1 1/8 Mile (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. State bred. Purse $61,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Clouseau, G. Franco 124 1 Perfect for Mathis 7-2

Andtheomofthebrave, Preira 122 5 Came up head short 5-2

Brazenly, Maldonado 124 7 Figures in the hunt 4-1

Investalot, A. Escobedo 122 9 58 bullet on tab 6-1

Moogie Son, F. Alvarado 122 8 Prefers to nibble 10-1

Big George, H. Berrios 122 3 Some offer hope 10-1

Cousin Richie, A. Gomez 124 2 Beat one at 30-1 15-1

Fowler Blue, Frey 124 4 No victories on turf 15-1

Blame the Classic, VEspnza 122 6 Likely to tire 20-1

Longshot: BIG GEORGE

Race 6

8163 — 6 Furlongs. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $16,000-$14,000. Purse $22,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Fly a Fantasy, Frey 124 5 Well clear when 2nd 2-1

Shop Till You Drop, RGnzlez 124 2 Cuts back today 7-2

Toulouse Detrac, Kimura 124 8 Lowered in price 4-1

Misty Muppet, Ayuso 124 4 Can earn a piece 6-1

Perfect in Gray, G. Franco 124 1 Be involved early 10-1

Max’s Maxine, A. Aguilar 124 3 Beat one in route 15-1

Crypto Crush, A. Espinoza 124 6 Won for this jock 15-1

Sabres, Carmona 119 7 Turf to main track 20-1

Longshot: MAX’S MAXINE

Race 7

8164 — 1 Mile (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $100,000. Purse $61,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Schilflied, H. Berrios 120 5 Merits slight edge 2-1

Supa Speed, Ayuso 120 4 Sheds the blinkers 5-2

Amorita, Kimura 120 6 Easy maiden win 7-2

Resolve, D. Herrera 120 1 Wants waiting ride 6-1

Magale, A. Aguilar 120 3 Cashed, goes long 10-1

Shining River, T. Baze 120 2 1st for B. Hess 10-1

Longshot: RESOLVE

Race 8

8165 — 6 1/2 Furlongs. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 3 year olds. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Maysam, Kimura 122 1 59 3/5 gate drill 5-2

Frog, R. Gonzalez 122 3 Frosted’s her dad 9-2

Surf Song, D. Herrera 122 7 Completed tri at 3-1 3-1

Brilliantly, Maldonado 122 2 Barn entered two 6-1

Scusi, Pereira 122 4 Hood on for M. Glatt 10-1

Delightful Laura, H. Berrios 122 8 Let’s witness one 10-1

Mad Pursuit, M. Gutierrez 120 5 48 1/5 SLR drill 15-1

Cause I’m Perfect, Desrmx 122 6 Opted for this spot 15-1

Longshot: SCUSI

Race 9

8166 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 to 5 year olds. Claiming Prices $50,000-$45,000. Purse $33,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Irish Rose, H. Berrios 124 7 Back with maidens 3-1

Day Dawning, Frey 124 6 Removes the blinkers 9-2

Blissterinthesun, RGnzalez 124 10 Rehearsed in 1:00 3/5 7-2

Rich of Joy, A. Lezcano 124 3 Had lead, faltered 8-1

Running Super, Maldonado 124 8 Runner-up at LA 10-1

Mucho Magical, Pereira 123 9 Benefit from outing 10-1

Matters, G. Franco 124 4 Returns to California 15-1

Stormy Kiss, F. Alvarado 124 11 Must draw into field 15-1

Burnin At Midnight, Antngrgi 124 5 Debuts at age 4 15-1

Above All Else, A. Espinoza 123 2 Hard to envision 20-1

Guitar Girl, A. Aguilar 124 1 Draws inside box 20-1

A. P’s Lucky Charm, Crmna 119 12 Saw all the heels 20-1

Longshot: MUCHO MAGICAL

BEST BET: PINEAPPLE JUICE (4)

BEST CHANCE BET: MUCHO MAGICAL (9)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: SHE’S SPLENDID (1)

Wins (previous day/meet): 2 / 51; Money Won (previous day/meet): $5.70/$248.80; Money Bet: $272, 136 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, Terry Turrell and Kevin Modesti.