Bob Mieszerksski’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: 1 p.m.

Race 1

9224 — 1 Mile (Turf). Starter Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $34,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Night Out, Fresu 126 2 Can fire off bench 3-1

Time Song, Kimura 126 1 First for J. Thomas 5-2

Bolt Supremacy, Pereira 126 6 Goes long again 4-1

Nation, Frey 126 3 Went all the way 5-1

News At Ten, J. Hernandez 126 5 Blanking since 2023 8-1

Louis the Champ, Ayuso 126 7 Stable entered two 12-1

Blamethegoodtimes, G. Frnco 126 4 59 3/5 SLR bullet 15-1

Longshot: LOUIS THE CHAMP

Race 2

9225 — 5 1/2 Furlongs. Claiming. Fillies. 3 year olds. Claiming Prices $32,000-$28,000. Purse $40,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Petite Treat, Orantes 116 3 Troubled trip on turf 5-2

Knightwithlouis, Fresu 121 2 Gets class relief 9-5

Polythene Pam, Frey 121 5 Overmatched in Grade III 7-2

Approval Rating, A. Espinoza 121 4 Prompt as choice 5-1

Liquid Spirit, Maldonado 121 1 $20k D. O’Neill claim 10-1

Lady of Sky, Kimura 121 6 Beat two on grass 15-1

Longshot: LIQUID SPIRIT

Race 3

9226 — 1 Mile. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $16,000. Purse $25,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Contrary Chieftain, Frey 124 7 Sharp 2nd at 35-1 4-1

Zimba Warrior, Ayuso 124 2 New jockey aloft 3-1

Ready to Pounce, H. Berrios 124 4 Prepped in 1:00 flat 6-1

Man Child, D. Herrera 124 5 ‘Drop was dominant 5-1

Nauvoo, T. Baze 124 6 Distant 3rd at 12-1 10-1

Zeyaraat, Orantes 114 3 Mare vs. the boys 10-1

Leyas Candy, Pereira 124 1 Rail for stretch out 15-1

Longshot: ZEYARAAT

Race 4

9227 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. 3 to 5 year olds. State bred. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Miles Finch, J. Hernandez 120 9 Route to sprint 5-2

Highplainsdrifter, Orantes 121 10 Figures in mix 7-2

Lord Dunmore, H. Berrios 120 2 Gelded for R. Hanson 9-2

Curlin Command, Ayuso 120 7 Flyover won again 5-1

Milken Cookies, Fresu 120 5 Worked in 59 4/5 8-1

Horizon Wildcat, Frey 120 8 Best work on turf 10-1

Subic Boy, A. Espinoza 120 6 Slow start in debut 15-1

Scene by Me, A. Lezcano 120 11 Purchased for $11,000 15-1

Et Tu Honor Bro, Payeras 126 1 Idle over a year 15-1

San Andreas, C. Herrera 120 12 Prefer to see one 20-1

Drop the Bit, D. Herrera 120 4 Gets off the fence 20-1

Maxville, Antongeorgi 126 3 Missed 20 opportunities 20-1

Longshot: SUBIC BOY

Race 5

9228 — 6 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 to 5 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. State bred. Purse $33,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Lil’ Boom Boom, Orantes 115 8 Returns for S. Miyadi 7-2

Flash That Smile, T. Baze 120 2 Looms one to catch 3-1

Elsa Dutton, R. Gonzalez 120 3 Runner-up at 5-1 5-2

Big City Miss, J. Hernandez 120 6 Turf to main track 6-1

Rockord Peach, A. Lezcano 120 1 Prepped in 1:02 10-1

Mia Pia, Frey 120 5 Steps in for tag 15-1

All in the Game, G. Franco 120 7 Bow not inspiring 15-1

Sexy Blue, A. Bautista 113 4 Tough to endorse 20-1

Longshot: BIG CITY MISS

Race 6

9229 — About 6 1/2 Furlongs (Turf). Allowance. 3 year olds and up. State bred. Purse $61,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Annan, J. Hernandez 124 7 Should enjoy hillside 4-1

Catmansue, H. Berrios 124 4 Hector stays here 3-1

Mio Bambino, Frey 124 12 Threat right back 9-2

Sir Rocket, Fresu 124 2 1:1:14 3/5 move on resume 5-1

The Shillelagh, Pereira 118 1 Soph vs. older 10-1

Piper’s Causeway, Ayuso 126 9 Game score at 7-1 10-1

Uncle Chilly, Kimura 124 6 Not off recent 15-1

Papa Love’s Vegas, Maldondo 124 11 Clicked, adds hood 15-1

Cardiff Crack, Antongeorgi 124 10 Shelved since Dec. 8 15-1

Three Georges, Desormeaux 118 5 Check back of pack 20-1

Bid on the Prize, T. Baze 124 3 Had to need last 20-1

Sharona’s Wild Boy, C. Herrera 124 8 Unlikely to contend 30-1

Longshot: THE SHILLELAGH

Race 7

9230 — 1 1/16 Mile. ‘Summertime Oaks’. Stakes. Fillies. 3 year olds. Purse $100,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Cash Call, J. Hernandez 120 7 Sharp. goes long 8-5

Thought Process, H. Berrios 120 1 Inside for return 3-1

Our Moonlight, Pereira 120 4 Bred to run on 6-1

Silent Law, Kimura 120 6 Best around one turn 5-1

Sea Runner, Fresu 120 3 Chased top selection 15-1

Howin, Van Dyke 120 2 Trio for Baffert 15-1

Allihies, G. Franco 120 5 Seems least likely 30-1

Longshot: OUR MOONLIGHT

Race 8

9231 — 1 Mile (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $61,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Ottoman Prince, Fresu 126 1 On top of his game 5-2

Spycatcher, A. Lezcano 124 12 Threat despite post 4-1

Miracle Mark, D. Herrera 124 3 Benefit from last 8-1

Zalamo, H. Berrios 126 8 Can’t be dismissed 5-1

King of Clubs, T. Baze 126 7 Toss dirt effort 8-1

Jeweled Shillelagh, A. Espinza 126 11 Narrow win at 19-10 10-1

Hudson Ridge, Van Dyke 126 2 Kawazaki was best 12-1

Caisson, Ayuso 126 4 May earn a slice 15-1

El Rey Rey, Pereira 124 9 Beat pair at 3-1 15-1

Lahaina Flavor, J. Hernandez 124 10 Rider change noted 15-1

Tessuto, Kimura 124 6 Lone win in route 20-1

Guy Named Joe, Frey 124 5 No more blinkers 20-1

Longshot: KING OF CLUBS

Race 9

9232 — 6 Furlongs. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 to 5 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. State bred. Purse $33,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Cela Hall, Carmona 120 6 Had outing, off rail 3-1

Butterfly Beach, Kimura 120 7 Dips for N. Drysdale 5-2

Tropical Rain Day, Fresu 120 4 1:00 3/5 drill for V. Garcia 9-2

Rosie Ann Rules, Van Dyke 126 3 Missed 17 chances 8-1

Sav’s Thirsty Star, Ayuso 120 8 Close early, tired 10-1

Ponytail Pete, Antongeorgi 120 5 Let’s witness a race 15-1

Empress of Grace, Pereira 120 2 Lowered into claimer 15-1

Prizeconquest, A. Espinoza 120 1 Sidelined 10 months 20-1

Longshot: SAV’S THIRST STAR

Race 10

9233 — 1 Mile (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. Fillies and Mares. 3 to 5 year olds. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

For Arrogate, Kimura 126 5 Shades on for comeback 6-1

Auntie, Frey 119 2 Should relish trip 5-1

Church Lady, J. Hernandez 119 12 Blew out in 35 1/5 3-1

Runyon Canyon, H. Berrios 126 4 Rolled another four 6-1

Rehearsal, Fresu 126 13 1:01 spin for return 8-1

Edge of Mali, Fresu 119 11 Joins J. Mulllins barn 10-1

Neema, Van Dyke 119 6 Daughter of Curlin 10-1

Kitty Marren, A. Espinoza 119 10 Last below best 15-1

Time to Shine, A. Lezcano 119 9 M. Glatt adds hood 15-1

Miss Artois, Pereira 119 1 Quick SLR drills 15-1

Lila, Ayuso 119 7 Threw in a stinker 15-1

Gladly, T. Baze 119 14 Must draw into lineup 20-1

Sensational Dream, G. Franco 119 3 Looking elsewhere 20-1

Icons Only, R. Gonzalez 119 8 No factor at 94-1 30-1

Longshot: EDGE OF MALI

belmont stakes

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Journalism, Rispoli 126 7 Much best in Preakness 8-5

Sovreignty, J. Alvarado 126 2 Scored in Ky. slop 2-1

Rodriguez, Smith 126 3 Respect his speed 6-1

Baeza, Prat 126 6 48 4/5 local drill 4-1

Hill Road, I. Ortiz 126 1 Cashed in N.Y. debut 10-1

Crudo, J. Velazquez 126 5 Victory not on menu 15-1

Heart of Honor, S. Osborne 126 8 Would be a surprise 20-1

Uncaged, L. Saez 126 4 Hard to envision 30-1

Longshot: HILL ROAD

BEST BET: ANNAN (6)

BEST CHANCE BET: EDGE OF MALI (10)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: CONTRARY CHIEFTAIN (3)

Wins (previous day/meet):4/ 72; Money Won (previous day/meet): $18.80/$383; Money Bet: $448, 224 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.