Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: noon

Race 1

8351 — 1 1/8 Mile (Turf). Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $30,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Dealers Special, Rispoli 124 7 Exits live contest 8-5

Andreadytorumble, H. Berrios 124 5 Tagged by A. Mathis 5-2

Six Magpies, Pereira 124 4 Lone victory local 5-1

Smooth Salute, G. Franco 124 6 Some offer hope 8-1

Battle Cruiser, Americano 117 8 Split field on dirt 12-1

Everydayisaturday, A.Espinza 124 2 Right day, wrong horse 15-1

Sir Maximus, Barandela 124 1 Long trip for him 15-1

Dazzle the Command, V.Espinza 124 3 Beat one in ‘25 bow 20-1

Longshot: SMOOTH SALUTE

Race 2

8352 — 6 1/2 Furlongs. Starter Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $38,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Coastal Cowgirl, Fresu 124 2 Lowered, crushed 9-5

Running Super, Maldonado 124 1 Cashed, 48 drill 5-2

Mayacama, Frey 124 6 Inside to outside 9-2

Someone Like You, Ayuso 124 4 Off the fence 6-1

Blue Fashion, H. Berrios 124 5 12th time was charm 10-1

Tiny Prancer, A. Espinoza 124 3 Humbled weak group 15-1

Longshot: BLUE FASHION

Race 3

8353 — 6 1/2 Furlongs (Turf). Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $30,000-$25,000. Purse $36,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Special Flower, Maldonado 124 6 ‘Shaver won March 2 2-1

Ace Ace Baby, J. Hernandez 124 7 1st for J. Mullins 6-1

Gem Mine, Pereira 124 2 Failed as chalk 7-2

September Magic, Rispoli 124 1 Dips, rider change 8-1

Annie’s Joy, R. Vazquez 124 2 Claimed for $25,000 10-1

Strange Addiction, Americano 119 4 Winless on turf 15-1

Happy, Antongeorgi 124 5 Streak ended at 2 15-1

Longshot: SEPTEMBER MAGIC

Race 4

8354 — 6 Furlongs. Maiden Optional Claiming. Fillies. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $62,500. Purse $40,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Sexzie, Fresu 122 5 1:01 2/5 gate move 3-1

Happy Sue, A. Espinoza 122 3 Benefit from last 5-2

Readytoriskitall, J. Hernandez 122 7 Vino Rosso filly 9-2

Maximun Gold, Carmona 117 1 Chased a repeater 6-1

Lil Miss Behaving, Maldonado 122 4 Synthetic to dirt 10-1

Donttellourwives, A. Lezcano 122 6 Puts on blinkers 15-1

Joyful Mischief, H. Herrera 122 2 Could use lesser 15-1

Longshot: LIL MISS BEHAVING

Race 5

8355 — 1 Mile (Turf). Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $30,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Step It Out, Rispoli 124 9 New jock, 59 2/5 spin 5-2

Auditory, A. Castellanos 122 4 Completed exacta at 11-1 4-1

Corporal Violette, A. Aguilar 124 1 Back to two turns 7-2

God’s Favor, A. Espinoza 122 3 Graduated on main 8-1

Naida, Fresu 124 2 Pressed, faltered 10-1

Girlcanthelpit, Frey 124 5 46 2/5 bullet on tab 12-1

Union Heiress, Antongeorgi 122 6 Tough to recommend 15-1

Crypto Crush, Americano 117 8 Be among also rans 15-1

Sparkle Sweetly, Ep. Garcia 122 7 Tries with shades 20-1

Longshot: NAIDA

Race 6

8356 — 6 Furlongs. Starter Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $10,000. Purse $19,500.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Brookys Gal, Americano 119 4 Tallied in Arizona 5-2

Twilight Empire, Frey 122 7 Threat right back 2-1

Harney Lane, F. Alvarado 122 1 Figures in the hunt 7-2

Morning Addiction, Sevilla 115 6 Goes for new outfit 5-1

Cee’s the Image, A. Bautista 115 7 All wins in NoCal 10-1

Tessa, Antongeorgi 122 5 Blanked in 2024 15-1

Roses R Blue, R. Gonzalez 122 3 Hopes for meltdown 15-1

Rose of Jericho, C. Herrera 122 2 ‘Camie dominated 15-1

Longshot: TESSA

Race 7

8357 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $32,000. Purse $28,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Lead Pipe Joe, Maldonado 122 4 Have him to catch 2-1

Code Breaker, A. Aguilar 122 9 Benefit from bow 3-1

General Jackson, Fresu 122 10 Weakened, cuts back 4-1

Breaking Desire, Antongeorgi 122 8 J. Periban rookie 8-1

Mutt Dillin, Valdivia 122 6 Prefers the dirt 10-1

Master Jacques, Frey 122 5 Trailed at 88-1 15-1

Sawtooth Bow, Carmona 117 2 Saw all the heels 20-1

Oscar’s Mark, R. Vazquez 122 1 Faltered in route 20-1

Soul Music, A. Escobedo 122 7 Would be a surprise 20-1

Easy Breezy, Payeras 122 3 Wide trip on grass 20-1

Longshot: MUTT DILLIN

Race 8

8358 — 1 Mile. ‘B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile presented’. Stakes. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Purse $300,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Tarifa, Smith 122 5 Returns for B. Cox 7-2

Cavalieri, J. Hernandez 122 3 Perfect so far 9-5

Alpha Bella, H. Berrios 120 6 Opted for this spot 3-1

Hoosier Philly, Rispoli 120 2 Respect the stable 5-1

Richi, Fresu 120 1 Baffert has pair 8-1

Ultimate Authority, R. Vazquez 120 4 Both wins at SA 10-1

Longshot: HOOSIER PHILLY

Race 9

8359 — About 6 1/2 Furlongs (Turf). ‘San Simeon Stakes’. 4 year olds and up. Purse $100,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Mucho Del Oro, J. Hernandez 124 8 Won this last year 5-2

Sorrento Sky, Fresu 120 3 Game in victory 3-1

St Anthony, Rispoli 122 5 Last won in N.J. 9-2

Anarchist, R. Vazquez 124 6 Switches to turf 6-1

Charge for Gold, Frey 120 1 Posted 15-1 upset 8-1

Air Force Red, Ayuso 124 4 Back in seven days 10-1

Gaslight Dancer, Maldonado 122 2 Prepped in 1:00 2/5 15-1

Lovesick Blues, G. Franco 120 7 Tough return spot 15-1

Longshot: AIR FORCE RED

Race 10

8360 — 1 Mile. Allowance Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $67,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Eagles Flight, Rispoli 122 7 Spot to make amends 6-5

Santarena, Fresu 122 8 The primary threat 2-1

Tranche, G. Franco 122 4 Well clear when 2nd 8-1

Ghazaaly, Frey 122 1 Last clicked in 2023 10-1

Mystification, J. Hernandez 122 5 Been on the shelf 15-1

None Above the Law, Pereira 124 6 Sheds the shades 15-1

Brazenly, Er. Garcia 124 3 Dull grass effort 15-1

Sketchy, Valdivia 122 2 First attempt on main 20-1

Longshot: MYSTIFICATION

Race 11

8361 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. State bred. Purse $67,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Lonesome Stew, Fresu 124 1 Capable on turf 5-2

Windribbon, R. Vazquez 124 8 Won, 48 4/5 SLR work 9-2

Sir Rocket, H. Berrios 122 5 Just broke maiden 4-1

Piper’s Causeway, A. Aguilar 124 3 Prompt as choice 6-1

Chromeflash, Valdivia 122 2 Third as favorite 8-1

Uncle Chilly, J. Hernandez 122 4 Toyed with rivals 10-1

Double Jab, Ayuso 122 10 Only score at DM 10-1

Havoc, D. Herrera 122 7 No more blinkers 15-1

Potito, Rispoli 122 6 Idle a long time 15-1

Hot Box, R. Ramirez 124 13 Must draw into field 15-1

Where’s the Loot, A. Escobedo 124 11 Looking elsewhere 20-1

Lmlooknformischief, K.Orozco 124 9 Rolled another four 20-1

Halo Uncle, Laprida 124 12 Rehearsed in 48 1/5 20-1

Longshot: UNCLE CHILLY

BEST BET: LEAD PIPE JOE (7)

BEST CHANCE BET: LIL MISS BEHAVING (4)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: DEALERS SPECIAL (1)

Wins (previous day/meet): 4 / 126; Money Won (previous day/meet): $31/$598.60; Money bet: $656, 328 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.