Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: 12:30 p.m.

Race 1

8301 — 1 Mile (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. 3 to 5 year olds. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Mysterious Husband, Dsrmx 126 6 Knocking on door 2-1

My Hero, J. Hernandez 126 2 He’s now a gelding 5-1

Broski, Carmona 113 1 Back to two turns 3-1

Cano for the Win, H. Berrios 118 5 Sophomore vs. older 6-1

Cuban Confusion, Dettori 126 4 New face from Ire. 10-1

Let Seamus Go, Ayuso 126 3 Idle for 11 months 10-1

Nassau Circle, Frey 124 7 Worked in 1:00 2/5 15-1

Longshot: CUBAN CONFUSION

Race 2

8302 — 1 Mile. Starter Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $10,000. Purse $18,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Dorine’s Wild Cat, Frey 122 4 Taking on lesser 5-2

Smile Baby Smile, AAguilar 122 5 A. Mathis re-claim 3-1

Super Ellie, F. Alvarado 122 6 Lost a heartbreaker 7-2

Bold Daughter, T. Baze 122 2 Long time since won 6-1

Shezarunaway, Antngeorgi 122 7 Beat two in sprint 10-1

Shanghai Mist, K. Orozco 122 1 Draws inside again 15-1

Proof of Jazz, A. Castllanos 122 3 Likely to tire 15-1

Longshot: SHEZARUNAWAY

Race 3

8303 — 6 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. 4 to 5 year olds. Claiming Price $20,000. Purse $20,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Osage Creek, A. Escobedo 124 7 Lowered in price 8-5

Ride for Gold, A. Aguilar 124 4 Debuts in soft spot 3-1

Eligio, Frey 124 5 Missed 12 chances 4-1

Ignatowski, Pereira 124 2 Runner-up once more 5-1

Arrowmax, V. Espinoza 124 6 Knapp entered two 10-1

Nobel Gary, Laprida 124 1 Trailed on turf 10-1

Factory Drive, T. Baze 124 3 Route to sprint 12-1

Sinful King, Carmona 119 8 Been on sidelines 15-1

Longshot: ARROWMAX

Race 4

8304 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $34,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Special Flower, Dettori 119 7 Mare vs. the boys 5-2

Bronko Nagurski, ACstllnos 124 6 Do better on turf 6-1

Naismith, Desormeaux 124 1 Figures in the hunt 7-2

Buckortwo, Maldonado 124 9 1st for R. Dutrow 6-1

Billy Joe Shaver, Antngeorgi 124 8 Tallied on dirt 10-1

Oobubbakakayo, ALezcano 124 4 Puts on blinkers 15-1

Big Bet, A. Espinoza 124 2 Prepped in 48 1/5 15-1

Hot Legs Romolo, Pereira 124 5 Prefer stablemate 15-1

Sir Maximus, Carmona 124 3 Won, then ran last 20-1

Longshot: BILLY JOE SHAVER

Race 5

8305 — 1 Mile. Maiden Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $32,000. Purse $23,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

General Jackson, Maldnado 121 10 Drops, stretches out 5-2

Chokecherry Shari, KOrzco 116 3 Lowered, facing males 9-2

Southern Tornado, ACstllns 121 4 Barn entered two 4-1

Lookin for Curly, G. Franco 121 5 Returns to main track 6-1

Kersting Court, T. Baze 121 6 Gelded for S. McCarthy 10-1

Sir Tom, Frey 121 7 Back in eight days 15-1

Canyahearmeknockin, Ayso 121 1 Shades are back on 15-1

Oscar’s Mark, Carmona 116 2 No factor, goes long 15-1

Sir Nano, Laprida 121 8 Tough to endorse 20-1

Thirsty Mufasa, A. Bautista 114 9 Would be a stunner 30-1

Longshot: KERSTING COURT

Race 6

8306 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 3 year olds. State bred. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Big Hottie, F. Alvarado 122 5 M. Glatt rookie 4-1

Nepal, J. Hernandez 122 3 Switches to Juan 5-2

Butterfly Beach, Fresu 122 4 Had excuses in bow 5-1

Wink and a Grin, AEspinoza 122 6 Rehearsed in 48 1/5 6-1

Elsa Dutton, R. Gonzalez 122 8 1:01 4/5 gate move 10-1

Lava Lucy, Ayuso 122 7 May take to turf 10-1

Fielders Choice, C. Franco 122 1 Needs alert start 15-1

Sei Bella, T. Baze 122 2 Let’s watch an outing 15-1

Go Cami Oh, D. Herrera 122 8 Beat one in miler 20-1

Longshot: LAVA LUCY

Race 7

8307 — 6 Furlongs. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $20,000-$18,000. Purse $23,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Man Child, Dettori 124 10 Both wins on dirt 5-2

Haywood, Maldonado 124 3 Overmatched in last 2-1

Magic Account, Fresu 124 9 Completed exacta at 7-1 9-2

Carol’s Comic, A. Lezcano 122 2 Can earn a slice 6-1

Rogue Son, J. Hernandez 124 1 Hoping for meltdown 8-1

Navy Man, Frey 124 6 Faltered, cuts back 10-1

Adios Nicanor, C. Herrera 124 7 Easy NoCal score 10-1

Blue Cheese Olive, AEscbdo 124 8 3rd under lights 15-1

Prince Prancealot, Valdivia 124 4 Switches to main 15-1

Tequila Talkin, Pereira 124 11 Be among also rans 20-1

Immelmann, G. Franco 124 5 Looking elsewhere 20-1

Longshot: ROGUE SON

Race 8

8308 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $34,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Doncic, Dettori 122 4 Vet runs well fresh 5-1

My Summer Dream, JHrndz 122 6 Lost chance at start 5-2

Count of Amazonia, T. Baze 122 1 Dips for B. Hess 7-2

Jetovator, Maldonado 122 5 Had lead, outfinished 9-2

Thirty Four Coupe, ACstellns 122 3 No Flavien today 8-1

Devil Be Me, Frey 124 10 Prefer him on dirt 10-1

Don’t Swear Dave, Pereira 122 9 First time gelding 10-1

Moody Jim, A. Espinoza 122 7 Came up neck short 15-1

Hacking It Up, Ayuso 122 2 Three grass wins 15-1

Nero Tulip, Carmona 117 8 Away since 2023 20-1

Longshot: DON’T SWEAR DAVE

Race 9

8309 — 6 1/2 Furlongs. Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. State bred. Purse $61,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Tizzy Twister, Pereira 124 1 Best work for Palma 8-1

Sharp Ride, A. Aguilar 122 10 Claim was voided 7-2

Stop Digging, Dettori 124 4 Like rider change 3-1

Wishes to Riches, Carmona 117 9 Went all the way 5-1

Eltonsingsanother, RGnzlez 122 8 1:00 4/5 SLR spin 8-1

Dorie Miller, D. Herrera 122 5 Idle since Dec. 7 10-1

Sand to Sea, G. Franco 122 6 G. Stute comebacker 15-1

Chasing Kat, J. Hernandez 122 12 Cashed at 7-10 odds 6-1

Mayacama, Fresu 122 2 Claimed for $50,000 15-1

Stellar Cap, Ayuso 122 7 Goes for new outfit 15-1

Lady Maryann, T. Baze 122 3 Winless since 2022 20-1

Jersey Sunset, E. Rojas 122 11 Dull return try 20-1

Longshot: ELTONSINGSANOTHER

Race 10

8310 — 1 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

Touchdown Brown, Fresu 124 4 Bids for hat trick 7-2

Investalot, A. Escobedo 122 5 Sharp 2nd at 3-1 5-2

Brazenly, E. Garcia 124 1 Has won for rider 4-1

Speed Grazy, Dettori 124 10 Clicked on dirt 5-1

Cousin Richie, A. Gomez 124 11 Inside to outside 10-1

D D S Express, J. Hernandez 122 2 Tries more yardage 10-1

Keep Movin’ On, F. Alvarado 124 3 Overmatched Jan. 18 15-1

Moogie Son, Pereira 122 7 Continues to miss 15-1

Fly the Sky, Frey 122 6 Check back of pack 20-1

Silent Heat, A. Espinoza 124 8 Saw all the heels 20-1

Rodrigoknows, Carmona 119 9 Had to need last 20-1

Longshot: D D S EXPRESS

BEST BET: DONCIC (8)

BEST CHANCE BET: CUBAN CONFUSION (1)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: OSAGE CREEK (3)

Wins (previous day/meet): 4 / 102; Money Won (previous day/meet): $13.20/$467.80; Money bet: $556, 278 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.