Bob Mieszerski’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: Noon

Race 1

7084 — 1 Mile. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $10,000. Purse $18,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Expressive Love, H. Berrios 124 6 Seeking a repeat 5-2

Morgan’s Bluff, Ayuso 124 8 Switches to dirt 7-2

Only Reputation, Kimura 124 7 Lowered in price 3-1

Brandon’s Girl, D. Herrera 124 5 Been on sidelines 6-1

Lady Lithesome, Frey 124 1 Beat two on turf 10-1

Mrazek’s Old Dream. G.Franco 124 2 Prepped in 1:02 15-1

Perfect Life, A. Aguilar 124 4 Slow start in sprint 15-1

Faithful Truth, Alsagoor 124 3 Tough to recommend 20-1

Longshot: BRANDON’S GIRL

Race 2

7085 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. Fillies and Mares. 4 to 5 year olds. Purse $70,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Bint Al Dandy, Rispoli 124 3 ‘Wave won right back 8-5

Claire Austin, Frey 124 5 Missed by a head 2-1

She’sastunner, A. Lezcano 124 6 1:00 3/5 gate move 4-1

Sandy Street, M. Demuro 124 1 Debuts at age 5 6-1

Surf Song, Ayuso 124 4 Back to short game 8-1

Miss Kitty Boom, Smith 124 2 1:01 2/5 SLR work 12-1

Longshot: SURF SONG

Race 3

7086 — 7 Furlongs. ‘Santa Ynez Stakes’. Fillies. 3 year olds. Purse $100,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Explora, J. Hernandez 124 5 Runner-up in Grade I 4-5

Revera, H. Berrios 122 4 Won at this trip 7-2

Himika, Kimura 124 1 Scratched at Los Al 4-1

La Wally, Rispoli 120 2 Cuts back today 8-1

Bottle of Rouge, Smith 124 3 Both wins at DM 8-1

Longshot: LA WALLY

Race 4

7087 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. 3 year olds. State bred. Purse $70,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Romantic Ride, J. Hernandez 122 4 Tagged by V. Cerin 4-1

Almost There, A. Lezcano 122 7 Cal’s Goal repeated 5-2

Sirnami, Kimura 122 8 Figures in the hunt 3-1

Dr. Filkins, Frey 122 5 1:02 2/5 local spin 5-1

Heroic Dose, H. Berrios 122 1 J. Mullins rookie 8-1

Monsieur Big, Rispoli 122 2 Can improve debut 10-1

Whizz Kidd, G. Franco 122 12 Purchased for $120,000 15-1

Dark Omen, Desormeaux 122 9 59 1/5 bullet on tab 15-1

Eye of the Smiley, D. Herrera 122 10 Be involved early 15-1

Bring Om the Bacon, R. Gnzlz 122 3 Let’s witness one 15-1

Rocky Colavito, Ayuso 122 13 Struck out in route 20-1

Beeblebrox, Orantes 122 11 Two for M. Puype 20-1

Ottis Betts, C. Herrera 122 6 Readied at Los Al 20-1

Longshot: MONSIEUR BIG

Race 5

7088 — 7 Furlongs. ‘San Vicente Stakes’. 3 year olds. Purse $200,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Buetane, J. Hernandez 120 3 Sharp drills for return 4-5

So Happy, Smith 120 2 Won at 1st asking 5-2

Acknowledgemeplz, Kimura 120 4 Hood on for D. O’Neill 4-1

Greenwich Village, H. Berrios 120 1 Cashed in his debut 8-1

Thirsty Rebel, A. Lezcano 122 5 Dominant vs. softer 12-1

Longshot: GREENWICH VILLAGE

Race 6

7089 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Starter Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Purse $35,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Cloudy Women, H. Berrios 124 6 Completed exacta at 9-1 3-1

Lady Rider, J. Hernandez 124 7 Second last two 5-2

Pocket Venus, A. Lezcano 124 5 Moves to the grass 4-1

Hey Lil Lady, Rispoli 124 3 Shortens for B. Hess 5-1

Irish Rose, Ayuso 124 9 Best offers hope 10-1

Magale, Pereira 124 2 Split field in miler 10-1

Clubhouse Cutie, M. Demuro 124 10 Easy score on dirt 15-1

Lady Maryann, R. Gonzalez 124 4 Long time since won 15-1

Coiffeur, T. Baze 124 1 Check back of pack 20-1

Motet, A. Aguilar 124 8 Would be surprise 20-1

Longshot: IRISH ROSE

Race 7

7090 — 6 Furlongs. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $10,000. Purse $18,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Handsome Ticket, A. Lezcano 124 6 Sinks for M. Glatt 7-5

No More Ding Dongs, D.Herrera 124 2 No match for ‘Words 5-2

White Mountain, A. Escobedo 124 1 Idle since June 22 9-2

Last Call Paul, Maldonado 124 7 Nibbles once more 6-1

Malibu Rocks, Pereira 124 3 Shelved since Sept. 14 10-1

Drum Bunny, G. Franco 124 5 Bumped in price 15-1

One Big Smile, Ayuso 124 4 Winless in 2025 15-1

Nobel Gary, A. Aguilar 124 8 Eased in latest 20-1

Longshot: MALIBU ROCKS

Race 8

7091 — 1 Mile (Turf). Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $25,000. Purse $35,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Russells Hustle, H. Berrios 122 8 Better fit with these 7-2

Vantastic, J. Hernandez 122 11 Must deal with post 3-1

Castle Leoch, A. Lezcano 122 3 Posted 7-1 upset 4-1

Don’t Swear Dave, Pereira 122 7 Reclaimed by H. Palma 8-1

Gem Mint Ten, Rispoli 122 5 Shipper from N.Y. 10-1

Neon Lights, Maldonado 122 1 Be part of pace 10-1

Jimmy Blue Jeans, Frey 122 4 Had lead, outfinished 12-1

Ah Jeez, Jaramillo 122 9 He’s first time gelding 15-1

Veritas Aequitas, G. Franco 122 2 Tries new surface 20-1

Dakota Country, Kimura 122 10 Tries jockey change 20-1

So I’m Told, A. Aguilar 122 6 Not big on winning 20-1

Longshot: GEM MINT TEN

Race 9

7092 — 6 Furlongs. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $10,000. Purse $22,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Dial a Friend, H. Berrios 122 8 Owns local score 8-5

She’s Splendid, Kimura 122 2 Made last look easy 3-1

Brookys Gal, A. Lezcano 122 9 Gets class relief 7-2

Empress of Grace, Pereira 124 3 Three victoriesd in ’25 6-1

Rousing Jewel, Frey 122 4 Winner here in October 10-1

Elegant Sway, Ayuso 122 7 Two for S. Knapp 10-1

Rythem Girl, R. Gonzalez 122 1 Some offer hope 15-1

A Rousing Babe, M. Demuro 122 6 Taken for $6,250 15-1

Dress Rehearsal, G. Franco 122 5 Good luck to her 30-1

Longshot: ELEGANT SWAY

Race 10

7093 — 1 Mile (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. State bred. Purse $70,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

King of Dragons, M. Demuro 122 2 Choice in tough finale 3-1

Warm Sun and Brew, J. Hrndz 122 12 Stretched out, won 7-2

Cali Cat, H. Berrios 122 4 Rehearsed in 1:00 1/5 9-2

Prince Dolce, R. Gonzalez 122 10 Sole victory came here 5-1

Sir Percival, T. Baze 122 7 Rang bell at 33-1 10-1

Cullen J, Jaramillo 122 1 Tries more yardage 10-1

Afternoon Nap, Ayuso 122 11 Two turns a question 15-1

Refocus, Rispoli 122 9 Has clicked with rider 15-1

One Smokin Dude, Frey 122 6 13-1 winner on dirt 15-1

Cardiff Crack, Belmont 122 13 Jock’s first call 15-1

Frank Bullitt, Pyle 122 8 Goes long for D. Winick 20-1

Pass the Baton, Belmont 122 5 No wins on grass 20-1

Highplainsdrifter, Orantes 122 14 Up in final strides 20-1

Druidic, Pereira 122 3 Difficult to support 20-1

Longshot: CULLEN J

BEST BET: ROMANTIC RIDE (4)

BEST CHANCE BET: GEM MINT TEN (8)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: BUETANE (5)

Wins (previous day/meet): 4 / 17; Money Won (previous day/meet): $20.80/$80.80; Money Bet: $94, 47 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.