Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: 1 p.m.

Race 1

9126 — 1 1/8 Mile (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. Fillies and Mares. 3 to 5 year olds. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Innovative, R. Gonzalez 118 1 Missed by a nose 2-1

Nafisa, J. Hernandez 126 2 Blinkers come off 5-2

Church Lady, Fresu 118 3 Benefit from last 6-1

Runyon Canyon, H. Berrios 126 8 Beat two in return 5-1

Double Cappuccino, Frey 118 7 Exits a claimer 10-1

Time to Shine, Smith 118 6 Worked in 1:01 10-1

Prestige Fungson, Ayuso 118 5 Needs alert start 15-1

Eastwick, Kimura 118 9 Moves to the turf 15-1

Authentic Grace, Pereira 118 4 Even effort at 12-1 15-1

Longshot: TIME TO SHINE

Race 2

9127 — 6 Furlongs. Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $34,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Winds of Freedom, Desrmx 120 6 Taken for this price 8-5

Panuco, Carmona 115 1 The main danger 2-1

Cascabel, Ayuso 120 4 Scored in Arizona 4-1

Nijinsky Halo, A. Escobedo 120 3 Tired vs. tougher 8-1

Cardinal Spirit, Fresu 120 5 Moved up by stewards 10-1

Heber, A. Aguilar 120 2 Troubled at start 15-1

Longshot: NIJINSKY HALO

Race 3

9128 — 1 Mile. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $8,000. Purse $16,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Trinidad, Desormeaux 126 4 Tagged by B. Hess 5-2

Right Hand Ryder, Ayuso 126 6 Gets class relief 3-1

Momo’s Kiddo, Sevilla 119 7 Tough loss, goes long 4-1

Devilnthebluegras, T. Baze 126 1 Bids for repeat 6-1

Always On Cay, Frey 126 2 No more blinkers 8-1

El Diamante Negro, GFrnco 118 3 Beat one in sprint 15-1

Littlebrotherjoey, AAguilar 126 5 Figures to retreat 15-1

Longshot: ALWAYS ON CAY

Race 4

9129 — 6 1/2 Furlongs (Turf). Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $30,000. Purse $32,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Kitty Kitana, H. Berrios 126 5 Cuts back, drops 5-2

Special Flower, Maldonado 126 7 Had lead, outfinished 2-1

Free and Humble, Fresu 126 1 Back to short game 4-1

Ace Ace Baby. J. Hernandez 126 3 Blew out in 34 1/5 5-1

Vegas Love, Kimura 126 2 Completed tri at 11-1 8-1

Diamond Bar Gal, Ayuso 126 6 Split field April 4 12-1

Dorie Miller, Laprida 126 4 Both wins on dirt 15-1

Longshot: VEGAS LOVE

Race 5

9130 — 1 Mile. Maiden Claiming. 3 to 5 year olds. Claiming Price $8,000. Purse $13,500.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Fincairn, Carmona 126 1 Faced better on grass 5-2

Begin Again, Ep. Garcia 126 3 Third once more 3-1

Audible Silence, A. Bautista 119 2 Gets weight break 9-2

Alan’s Conquest, Frey 126 7 Tries more yardage 8-1

Klimt A.P., Van Dyke 126 4 Continues to miss 15-1

War Council, C. Herrera 118 5 First not inspiring 20-1

Mr. Hussar, Perovic 118 7 Two for S. Sherman 20-1

Daddy’s Quest, Ayuso 126 6 Off the inside 20-1

Longshot: ALAN’S CONQUEST

Race 6

9131 — 6 1/2 Furlongs (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. 3 to 5 year olds. State bred. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Titanic Thompson, Fresu 118 5 Improved on turf 3-1

Bonneville Jim, H. Berrios 118 6 Had outing, beware 5-1

Just a Graze, Kimura 126 8 Back to one turn 4-1

Big Bill, A. Lezcano 118 3 M. Glatt rookie 6-1

Brahms Mendelssohn, JHrndz 118 9 Been on sidelines 10-1

Curlin Command, Ayuso 118 13 Jock’s 1st call 10-1

Smiling Capote, V. Espinoza 118 4 Prefer to see one 15-1

Big Notion, Frey 118 11 Barn entered two 15-1

Mav Man, R. Gutierrez 118 12 Sizzled in 58 3/5 15-1

Throwin Heat, Ayuso 118 7 Prepped in 59 4/5 15-1

Highplainsdrifter, Orantes 121 10 1st 2025 appearance 20-1

Oakley’s Smile, Pereira 118 2 Slow takeoff in bow 20-1

Drop the Bit, A. Aguilar 118 1 Loses the hood 20-1

Longshot: BRAHMS MENDELSSOHN

Race 7

9132 — 1 Mile. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. State bred. Purse $61,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

King of Clubs, Fresu 126 4 Bids for hat trick 7-5

Mining District, Kimura 124 1 47 bullet on tab 3-1

Kerry Gold, Orantes 121 7 Not without look 9-2

Touchdown Brown, Ayuso 126 6 Pressed, stopped 6-1

Windribbon, J. Hernandez 124 5 Rehearsed in 1:00 4/5 10-1

Shortman, A. Aguilar 126 3 Blinkers back on 15-1

Royal ‘n Rando, RGutierrez 126 2 Saw all the heels 15-1

Longshot: WINDRIBBON

Race 8

9133 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $61,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Yacowlef, H. Berrios 126 2 Clicked, shortens up 5-2

Money Makes Money, Fresu 124 9 Figures right there 7-2

Daniel’s Magic, Frey 126 8 1:00 1/5 a.m. spin 5-1

Final Storm, Ayuso 126 7 Tallied on main 9-2

Kangaroo Court, RGtierrez 126 1 Will wing from wood 8-1

Mystic Spirit, J. Hernandez 126 3 On comeback trail 10-1

Our Bucky Charm, Kimura 126 6 Flopped at 9-10 odds 15-1

Hawker, A. Aguilar 124 4 Claimed for $50,000 15-1

Natural Fighter, Payeras 126 5 Perfect at night 20-1

Longshot: MYSTIC SPIRIT

Race 9

9134 — 1 Mile. Starter Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $10,000. Purse $20,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Atomic Drop, A. Espinoza 126 1 Romped, back quickly 2-1

Nameless, J. Hernandez 126 8 4-for-4 in 2025 3-1

Kingmeister, Kimura 126 7 Posted 12-1 upset 5-1

Zimba Warrior, Maldonado 124 4 Runner-up at 13-10 6-1

Contrary Chieftain, Crmna 119 3 Dominated, tagged 8-1

Happy Does, Ayuso 124 6 Can earn a piece 10-1

Sea Dog, Frey 124 5 O.J. Jauregui re-claim 12-1

Crown Magic, Pereira 126 9 Not off latest 20-1

Druidic, Orantes 119 2 Be among also rans 20-1

Upstart Yankee, G. Franco 124 10 Difficult to like 20-1

Longshot: CONTRARY CHIEFTAIN

Race 10

9135 — About 6 1/2 Furlongs (Turf). ‘Mizdirection Stakes’. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Purse $100,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Venganza, Fresu 122 5 Best as sprinter 3-1

Miss Roberts, J. Hernandez 122 2 Cashed as choice 7-2

Uncorked, Kimura 124 3 May enjoy cutting back 6-1

Chismosa, Smith 124 1 Winless on grass 5-1

Granny Budgie, Pereira 122 7 Up in final yards 10-1

Lunar Impact, H. Berrios 122 9 Threat if primed 10-1

Ang N Ash, Frey 120 4 Exits a Grade III 15-1

Beyond Lucky, Ayuso 120 8 Graduated in return 15-1

Valence, A. Espinoza 124 10 Tough to endorse 20-1

Tahini, Van Dyke 120 6 Beat one, flees rail 20-1

Longshot: LUNAR IMPACT

preakness stakes

At Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Md. Race 13. 1 3/16 Miles. 3 year olds. Purse $2,000,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Journalism, Rispoli 126 2 Best handles these 1-1

Goal Oriented, Prat 126 1 Gets class test 6-1

River Thames, I. Ortiz 126 6 Worked in 48 1/5 5-1

Clever Again, J. Ortiz 126 8 Sharp ‌in Arkansas 10-1

Sandman, J. Velazquez 126 7 New rider aboard 10-1

Gosger, L. Saez 126 9 Scored, 1:00 3/5 bullet 15-1

Heart of Honor, S. Osborne 126 4 Stuck on seconds 15-1

American Promise, NJuarez 126 3 He’s a cut below 20-1

Pay Billy, R. Mena 126 5 He’s a .500 hitter 20-1

Longshot: GOSGER

BEST BET: KING OF CLUBS (7)

BEST CHANCE BET: LUNAR IMPACT (10)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: WINDS OF FREEDOM (2)

Wins (previous day/meet): 5 / 40; Money Won (previous day/meet): $25.40 / $222; Money Bet: $250, 125 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.