Bob Mieszerksi’s Santa Anita handicap

Today’s first post: 11:30 a.m.

Race 1

8058 — 1 1/8 Mile (Turf). Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Purse $26,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Andreadytorumble, Berrios 124 3 Bids for a repeat 7-2

Baldoro, J. Hernandez 124 4 New jockey, lowered 5-2

Hot Legs Romolo, Dettori 124 5 1st for D. O’Neill 4-1

Cupid’s Crusader, Fresu 124 6 Can better latest 8-1

Tallis, Maldonado 122 1 Had to need last 10-1

Oobubbakakayo, ALezcano 124 7 Lone victory local 15-1

Dazzle the Command, Espnza 124 8 Split field at 53-1 15-1

Bear Hunt, Valdivia 124 2 47 4/5 bullet at SLR 20-1

Longshot: TALLIS

Race 2

8059 — 1 Mile. Maiden Special Weight. 3 year olds. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Rodriguez, J. Hernandez 121 1 Well clear when 2nd 8-5

Baeza, H. Berrios 121 5 Tries with blinkers 3-1

Rank, Fresu 121 4 Exits a Grade II 4-1

The Last Straw, Smith 121 6 Barn entered two 6-1

Going Viral, Kimura 121 3 Turf to main track 8-1

Cornhuskerchris, Pereira 121 2 Invader from Ky. 12-1

Longshot: GOING VIRAL

Race 3

8060 — 1 Mile. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $16,000-$14,000. Purse $22,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Duran, Dettori 124 2 Switches to dirt 5-2

Be Punctual, Frey 124 5 May be on time 3-1

Thrust, Fresu 124 6 Gelded for Baltas 4-1

Light the Beam, Kimura 124 7 Player with these 5-1

Sippin Whiskey, Ayuso 122 4 ‘Mojo dominated 10-1

Petesoldfashioned, T. Baze 124 3 Prefers short game 10-1

Devilnthebluegras, Carmna 119 1 Worked in 1:00 2/5 15-1

Longshot: LIGHT THE BEAM

Race 4

8061 — 1 Mile (Turf). Starter Allowance. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Purse $36,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Tirupati, Kimura 124 6 Overmatched Dec. 1 2-1

Starts Now, J. Hernandez 124 2 Cashed in N.Y. 7-2

Annie’s Joy, Smith 124 1 Completed exacta at 5-1 9-2

Katerini, Rispoli 124 7 Last scored in 2023 6-1

Ketonia, H. Berrios 124 5 Has won for rider 10-1

Cameron Slough, Fresu 124 3 Some offer hope 10-1

Strange Addiction, Ayuso 124 9 Winless on grass 15-1

Velocious, A. Espinoza 124 4 Prompt as favorite 15-1

Free and Humble, AEscbdo 124 8 Turnaround needed 20-1

Longshot: KETONIA

Race 5

8062 — 7 Furlongs. ‘San Vicente Stakes’. 3 year olds. Purse $200,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Bullard, Rispoli 124 5 Colt of much promise 1-1

Barnes, J. Hernandez 120 2 Graduated at 1st asking 8-5

Romanesque, Smith 120 3 Clicked, 47 4/5 drill 9-2

McKinzie Street, Fresu 120 1 Chased top selection 10-1

Smooth Cruisen, R.Gnzalez 120 4 Posted 21-1 surprise 15-1

Longshot: NONE

Race 6

8063 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 3 year olds. State bred. Purse $60,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Miso Phancy, Rispoli 120 9 Tipped hand in debut 5-2

Maria Tallchief, Frey 120 4 Benefit from outing 9-2

Orange Thunder, Kimura 120 3 Less yardage today 4-1

Tapatia Leah, Carmona 115 8 S. Miyadi rookie 5-1

Butterfly Beach, Fresu 120 1 Rail for initiation 8-1

Bebop Lady, H. Berrios 120 2 Prepped in 48 3/5 10-1

Forest Dazzle, T. Baze 120 12 Must deal with post 10-1

Co Heart, Valdivia 120 13 Scratches must be kind 15-1

Tropical Rain Day, AEspnza 120 6 Win not in forecast 15-1

Kapalua Ride, Ayuso 120 11 Let’s witness a race 20-1

Nepal, Orantes 115 5 Unlikely to challenge 20-1

Saint Sheila, A. Castellanos 120 7 Slow drills on resume 30-1

Go Cami Oh, M. Gutierrez 120 10 Trailed at 41-1 30-1

Longshot: BEBOP LADY

Race 7

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Eagles Flight, Rispoli 122 2 Comebacker adds blinkers 6-5

Mirahmadi, J. Hernandez 122 4 Faltered in Grade III 3-1

New King, Kimura 122 3 Like way he won 9-2

Demotivate, Fresu 122 6 ‘Back tallied Dec. 26 8-1

Invigorated, Dettori 122 7 Graduated on dirt 12-1

Ghazaaly, Carmona 117 5 Rehearsed in 1:00 1/5 15-1

Mici’s Express, Pereira 124 1 Tough chore for him 20-1

Longshot: DEMOTIVATE

Race 8

8065 — 6 Furlongs (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. State bred. Purse $61,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Jetovator, Maldonado 124 13 Slight edge if goes 7-2

Double Jab, Ayuso 124 1 Nailed by Geezer 3-1

Afternoon Nap, JHrnandez 122 6 Figures close by 4-1

Refocus, Fresu 124 4 Completed tri at 21-1 6-1

Uncle John, Kimura 122 12 Both wins are local 8-1

Piper’s Causeway, Rispoli 124 8 Will show his zip 10-1

Chromeflash, Valdivia 122 5 Won sans blinkers 15-1

Straight Luck, Pereira 124 7 Blanked last year 15-1

Havoc, Dettori 122 3 Idle a long time 20-1

Kerry Gold, A. Aguilar 124 14 Route to sprint 20-1

Chick’s Dig It, A. Aguilar 124 2 Trailed at LA 20-1

Prince Prancealot, Mldnado 124 11 Jock’s second call 20-1

Blazing Penne, Frey 122 9 Hard to envision 30-1

Last Call London, RGnzalez 124 10 Check back of pack 30-1

Longshot: UNCLE JOHN

Race 9

8066 — 6 Furlongs. ‘Las Flores Stakes’. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Purse $100,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Pleasant, J. Hernandez 120 6 Close 3rd in BC 6-5

Richi, Kimura 124 3 Baffert holds aces 9-5

Pushiness, Rispoli 122 4 Disappointed at 7-10 7-2

Anywho, H. Berrios 120 2 Split field at DM 6-1

Wine On Tap, Smith 120 1 Ran off, stopped 10-1

Don’t Bring Crazy, Fresu 122 5 Easy win in Arizona 15-1

Irish Wahine, Frey 120 7 Willing, but in steep 15-1

Longshot: WINE ON TAP

Race 10

8067 — 1 Mile (Turf). Allowance Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $80,000. Purse $63,000.

Horse, Jockey Wt PP Comment Odds

Call Me Harry, Dettori 124 5 Tab New York import 7-2

Sarwar, Rispoli 124 2 Moved up by stewards 3-1

Siennois, Fresu 122 1 Rang bell at 20-1 9-2

El Potente, H. Berrios 122 11 Edged by Zio Jo 6-1

Game Time, Ayuso 122 4 Away since 2023 8-1

Maltese Falcon, Pereira 124 9 1:00 2/5 move on tab 10-1

Eye On Ry, V. Espinoza 124 8 Shorter trip today 15-1

Escape Artist, Frey 122 7 Last in Grade II 15-1

Irish Prophet, J. Hernandez 122 10 Both wins with Juan 15-1

Living Life, Kimura 122 12 R. Ellis entered two 20-1

Mbagnick, Desormeaux 122 6 Wants dirt for best? 20-1

Fearless Soldier, T. Baze 122 3 Tired in marathon 20-1

Calm Sea, A. Escobedo 124 13 Claimed for $80,000 20-1

Longshot: GAME TIME

BEST BET: TIRUPATI (4)

BEST CHANCE BET: LIGHT THE BEAM (3)

MOST PROBABLE WINNER: BULLARD (5)

Wins (previous day/meet): 3 / 22; Money Won (previous day/meet): $11.60/$99.40; Money Bet: $114, 57 races.

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