Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: Noon

Race 1

8139 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Maiden Claiming. 4 to 5 year olds. Claiming Prices $50,000-$45,000. Purse $33,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Ocala Kid, J. Hernandez 124 1 Benefit from last 3-1

Running Spartan, Kimura 124 4 Steps in for tag 9-2

Crazy Cavalier, Fresu 124 7 $50,000 D. O’Neill buy 5-2

Mr. Leasure, Prat 124 10 1st for T. Yakteen 6-1

English Icon, D. Herrera 124 6 Cut back may aid 10-1

Arabian Flirt, R. Ramirez 124 2 Worked in 1:02 2/5 10-1

Mr Fabricator, A. Aguilar 124 5 He’s now a gelding 15-1

Sand Bagger, T. Baze 124 9 Distant 4th in return 15-1

Annan, G. Franco 124 8 Been on sidelines 20-1

Come On Buddy, AEscobdo 124 3 Beat two at 52-1 20-1

Longshot: ENGLISH ICON

Race 2

8140 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $8,000. Purse $16,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Candyinthemorning, Fresu 124 8 Bids for a repeat 3-1

Harney Lane, F. Alvarado 124 5 Drops, cuts back 5-2

Happy Chappy, A. Gomez 124 1 Barn entered two 9-2

Spread the Risk, T. Baze 124 6 4th under lights 8-1

Topper’s Chieftess, Kimura 124 3 Cashed at Pln 10-1

Above the Fold, H. Herrera 124 2 Rang bell at 12-1 15-1

Icy Mischief, Frey 124 4 Split field in route 15-1

Fly South, K. Orozco 124 7 :Prepped in 1:02 2/5 20-1

Longshot: TOPPER’S CHIEFTESS

Race 3

8141 — 1 Mile. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $34,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Ready to Pounce, Kimura 121 3 Lowered for Sadler 5-2

Touchdown Brown, Fresu 124 5 Wired foes at 11-10 2-1

Joint Venture, Maldonado 122 6 Likes this venue 7-2

Taishan, Carmona 117 7 Hoping for meltdown 6-1

Leyas Candy, Pereira 122 4 Facing more speed 10-1

Coolwind, F. Alvarado 122 2 No factor on turf 15-1

Mongolian Max, Orantes 117 1 Toppled weak group 15-1

Longshot: TAISHAN

Race 4

8142 — 1 Mile (Turf). Starter Optional Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $34,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Lazlo, Kimura 122 7 Exits a Grade III 2-1

Earned Not Given, VEspnza 122 6 Clever maiden win 4-1

Dynodave, Frey 122 4 Rallied from last 5-2

A Votre Sante, Carmona 117 5 59 2/5 SLR bullet 8-1

It’s a Factor, M. Gutierrez 122 3 Sheds the blinkers 10-1

Thirsty Vision, L. C. Flores 122 8 Moves to the grass 15-1

Noble Minded, A. Aguilar 122 1 Posted 7-1 upset 15-1

Typhoon Tommy, ACstllnos 122 2 Looking elsewhere 20-1

Longshot: A VOTRE SANTE

Race 5

8143 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $5,000. Purse $14,500.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Roses R Blue, Antongeorgi 124 6 Owns victory at SA 5-2

Crystal Proof, K. Orozco 124 7 Drops for R. Thomas 7-2

Greatful Attitude, AAguilar 124 1 Figures in the mix 9-2

Lion’s Lair, C. Figueroa 124 3 Won by a whisker 5-1

Topanticipation, AEspinoza 124 4 1:01 work on resume 8-1

Sahara Sue, A. Castellanos 124 5 Second as chalk 10-1

Pondergating, C. Herrera 124 9 Be involved early 15-1

Queen of the Track, RRmrz 124 8 Wide journey Dec. 13 15-1

Magic Wanderer, P. Flores 124 2 Failed at 6-5 odds 15-1

Funky Grey, J. Rodriguez 124 10 Outfinished at night 15-1

Longshot: TOPANTICIPATION

Race 6

8144 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Starter Allowance. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Purse $36,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Activated, Rispoli 124 6 Clicked in U.S. debut 5-2

Lamporghini, Prat 124 8 Jockey stays put 4-1

Long Mayshe Reign, RGnzlz 124 1 Threat right back 3-1

Ms McWhinney, G. Franco 124 5 Idle since June 15 6-1

Princess Midnight, DHrrera 124 4 Both wins are local 8-1

Big Celebration, AEsobedo 124 2 Easy tally on main 12-1

Red Diamond, Valdivia 124 3 Some offer hope 12-1

Uffda, E. Hernandez 124 7 Rehearsed in 35 4/5 15-1

Longshot: PRINCESS MIDNIGHT

Race 7

8145 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. Fillies. 3 year olds. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $34,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Thirsty Mama, Prat 121 6 Taking on softer 5-2

Liquid Spirit, Ayuso 121 7 Winner in debut 3-1

Knightwithlouis, Fresu 121 4 Shelved since Aug. 29 5-1

Faitful Truth, G. Franco 121 9 More yardage today 8-1

Thirsty in Vegas, AEscbedo 121 1 2nd Knapp entrant 8-1

Princess Daddy, Pereira 121 2 Tries with blinkers 10-1

A Kitten for Sue, A. Gomez 121 3 Won, then beat one 15-1

Rhythem Girl, Antogeorgi 121 8 Humbled weak gang 15-1

Chilean Bride, H. Lopez 121 5 Doubt she repeats 20-1

Longshot: THIRSTY IN VEGAS

Race 8

8146 — 1 Mile (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 3 year olds. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Pure Vida Princesa, Fresu 120 8 Improved on turf 3-1

Kitty Marren, J. Hernandez 120 2 Much better post 5-2

Footnote, H. Berrios 120 5 Sharp 3rd in debut 9-2

Preem, R. Gonzalez 120 11 Must draw into field 6-1

Firenze Flavor, Rispoli 120 10 Had outing, beware 10-1

Calmate, Prat 120 4 Can better latest 8-1

Makenarita, Kimura 120 1 Rolled another 4 12-1

Lila, Frey 120 3 Worked in 1:00 1/5 15-1

Big Leap, A. Espinoza 120 6 Needs step forward 15-1

Watershed Moment, Vldvia 120 9 Eased on dirt 20-1

Cause I’m Perfect, Desrmx 120 7 Check back of pack 20-1

Longshot: FIRENZE FLAVOR

Race 9

8147 — 1 Mile. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $20,000-$18,000. Purse $23,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Duran, D. Herrera 124 1 Dominated his foes 5-2

Navy Man, Prat 124 3 Tallied here in Oct. 2-1

Saltwater Cowboy, Fresu 124 6 Back from Arizona 4-1

Bowtie Boys, Kimura 124 10 Claim was voided 6-1

Lone Scout, Rispoli 124 7 He’s better on dirt 8-1

Honeymoon Suite, Carmona 117 9 Question of trip 12-1

For a Laugh, J. Hernandez 124 2 Yet to try main 12-1

Dark Marcus, Pereira 124 8 Hard to endorse 20-1

Last Call London, RGnzalez 122 4 Winless since 2023 20-1

Eastbound, Orantes 119 5 Go another direction 20-1

Longshot: LONE SCOUT

Race 10

8148 — 1 Mile (Turf). Starter Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. Purse $23,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Jubilant Joanie, Maldonado 122 8 She’s a .500 hitter 5-2

Chasingserendipity, JHrndz 122 12 Has won for rider 7-2

Beauty N the Bolt, HBerrios 124 6 Toss last debacle 5-1

Leopardess, Rispoli 122 3 Seeks to end drought 6-1

Zeyaraat, Kimura 122 5 Prefer stablemate 8-1

Tura Lura, A. Castellanos 122 4 Four wins on turf 10-1

Putt for Dough, MGutierrez 122 7 Lone score on dirt 15-1

Sunglasses, A. Espinoza 122 10 Showed way, tired 15-1

Derrygoolin, Antongeorgi 122 2 Long time since won 15-1

J and M Express, Orantes 117 1 Back to the grass 20-1

Chamaville, T. Baze 122 9 Removes the blinkers 20-1

Highlands, T. Baze 122 11 Jock’s first call 20-1

Longshot: TURA LURA

BEST BET: PURA VIDA PRINCESA (8)

BEST CHANCE BET: ENGLISH ICON (1)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: THIRSTY MAMA (7)

Wins (previous day/meet): 4 / 45; Money Won (previous day/meet): $22.20/$207.60; Money Bet: $234, 117 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.