Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: 12:30 p.m.

Race 1

281 — 1 Mile (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. State bred. Purse $67,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Two by Four, Prat 122 2 Moves to the grass 5-2

Size Does Matter, J. Hrnndz 122 6 1st for P. Miller 7-2

Keep Movin’ On, Rispoli 122 5 Graduated on turf 9-2

Mischiefs Causeway, Fresu 122 7 Moved up by stewards 6-1

Stagger Lee, Pereira 122 1 Rail, stretches out 10-1

Motivating Force, S. Gonzlz 122 8 Distant 3rd at 6-1 10-1

Lamporghini, Maldonado 117 4 Filly vs. the boys 15-1

Just a Guess, M. Gutierrez 122 3 Trailed at 60-1 15-1

Longshot: STAGGER LEE

Race 2

282 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Prices $40,000-$32,000. Purse $32,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Eight Clap, H. Berrios 122 1 Switches to dirt 9-5

Gostoso, Pereira 122 6 Well clear when 2nd 5-2

Eligio, R. Gonzalez 122 4 Puts on blinkers 4-1

Smiling Jojo, L. Contreras 120 2 Stamina an issue 5-1

Cangrejo, Ayuso 122 5 M. Puype rookie 10-1

No Show Jones, J. Rodriguez 120 3 Returns to daytime 15-1

Longshot: CANGREJO

Race 3

283 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $50,000-$45,000. Purse $48,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Mubtadaa, Dettori 122 4 He’s proven fresh 7-2

Forgiving Spirit, Prat 120 3 1:00 4/5 SLR work 5-2

Jetovator, Maldonado 122 5 Had lead, outfinished 4-1

Johnny Podres, G. Franco 122 2 Beat pair at 19-1 8-1

Gregorian Chant, J. Hrnndz 120 6 Seen finer days 6-1

Lansdowne, D. Herrera 122 7 Second to sharpie 10-1

Proof He Rides, Ayuso 124 1 Aims for hat trick 12-1

Longshot: JOHNNY PODRES

Race 4

284 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. Fillies. 3 year olds. Claiming Prices $32,000-$28,000. Purse $40,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Belle Epoque, Maldonado 120 1 Prompt as choice 8-5

Bella Vienna, L. Contreras 122 3 Went all the way 2-1

Bossy Bruin Gal, Fresu 120 2 Disappointed at 9-10 7-2

Warren’s Wild Ride, D. Hrrra 118 5 Inside to outside 8-1

Indian Dreamer, Alsagoor 118 4 Prepped in 1:00 4/5 10-1

Longshot: WARREN’S WILD RIDE

Race 5

285 — 1 Mile (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. Fillies and Mares. 4 to 5 year olds. State bred. Purse $65,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Bougie Like, Fresu 124 6 Toss last disaster 5-2

Ashleys Sandcastle, J. Hrndz 124 8 Lacked room in lane 2-1

Warren’s Paradice, Prat 124 5 Nibbles once more? 9-2

Hey Demps, Ayuso 124 4 Completed exacta at 9-1 6-1

Isabel Ludlow, T. Baze 124 3 Split field Feb. 2 10-1

Blondzilla, R. Gonzalez 124 7 1:00 3/5 LA work 10-1

Take Caramie, S. Gonzalez 124 1 Lands inside again 15-1

Glacier Rim, D. Herrera 124 2 Been on sidelines 20-1

Longshot: ISABEL LUDLOW

Race 6

286 — 6 Furlongs. Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $67,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Princess of Time, Prat 122 3 Scored in comeback 2-1

Class Clown, Fresu 124 2 Prefers short game 5-2

Kristi’s Tiger, J. Hernandez 124 6 Won for this jock 9-2

Jensco, H. Berrios 122 4 Makes 2024 debut 6-1

Grace Period, Dettori 122 5 Cutting back today 10-1

Power Surge, L. Contreras 124 1 Barn entered two 12-1

Longshot: GRACE PERIOD

Race 7

287 — About 1 1/4 Mile (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $67,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Ruff Ride, J. Hernandez 124 4 Up in final strides 3-1

Sakura Flavor, Fresu 122 5 Hood is back on 2-1

Rebel Girl, Prat 122 3 Exits a Grade III 7-2

Etheric, Smith 122 6 Opted for this spot 5-1

Milagre Do Sol, Dettori 122 1 Rehearsed in 1:02 1/5 10-1

Freedom Lass, G. Franco 124 7 Winless in 2023 15-1

Yarborough, T. Baze 122 2 Looking elsewhere 15-1

Longshot: MILAGRE DO SOL

Race 8

288 — 1 Mile. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $10,000. Purse $23,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Lookin for Revenge, Mldndo 122 6 $6,250 Steiner claim 9-2

Tembo, Alsagoor 124 3 Clicked for this tag 5-2

Perfectionistic, Prat 122 7 Tumbles for Sadler 2-1

Mike Operator, Er. Garcia 122 10 Will be winging 6-1

Divine Feminine, Ayuso 124 8 Can pick up share 8-1

Mastermind, G. Franco 122 4 Trailed on turf 10-1

Settecento, Pereira 122 2 Loses the shades 15-1

Jacks Outlaw, Mosqueira 122 9 Turnaround needed 15-1

Paco’s Pico, Fresu 122 5 Nauvoo won again 15-1

Summer Shandee, S. Gonzlz 122 1 Check back of pack 20-1

Longshot: MASTERMIND

Race 9

289 — 1 Mile (Turf). Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $37,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Chasingserendipity, Dettori 124 2 Tab for an encore 2-1

Quaria Thunder, Prat 122 5 Both wins on turf 5-2

Ice Queen, Rispoli 120 1 Perked up, goes long 5-1

A Crown for Kitten, Ayuso 122 4 Returns to SoCal 6-1

Violet Storm, Laprida 122 3 Easy main track win 10-1

Built Different, Pereira 120 7 Chased top choice 15-1

Tapit Doux, G. Franco 120 6 Would be a surprise 15-1

Spring Spinning, M. Gtierrz 120 8 Back in six days 20-1

Longshot: A CROWN FOR KITTEN

BEST BET: LOOKIN FOR REVENGE (8)

BEST CHANCE BET: A CROWN FOR KITTEN (9)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: PRINCESS OF TIME (6)

Wins (previous day/meet): 3 / 96; Money Won (previous day/meet): $8.80 / $452.50; Money Bet: $528, 264 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.