Desert Stormer + Affirmed Stakes Analysis (6-11-26)

This Thursday, June 11th, marks the closing week of the Hollywood meet at Santa Anita Park, and I’m excited to break down both stakes races on the card. The past performance data I’m referencing comes from the popular Complete Digest.

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Desert Stormer Stakes – Race 2

Distance: 6 furlongs, Main Track
Purse: $100,000
Field: 5

Post	Horse	Morning Line	Notes
1	Antifona	8-1	Turf-to-dirt switch
2	Nooni	Favorite	Bob Baffert, long layoff
3	Revera	5-1	Returns to dirt
4	Magnificat	7-5	Early pressing speed, in form
5	Syntax	12-1	Turns back in distance

Key Speed and Performance Metrics:

• Fire Numbers (speed throughout the race): Antifona 90, Nooni 88, Magnificat 87
• CPR (Comprehensive Performance Rating): Antifona 134, Magnificat 130, Nooni 126
• Fast Fig: Magnificat 124, Antifona 123
• Final Time Rating: Magnificat 135, Antifona 134, Nooni 132

Analysis:

• Antifona switches from turf to dirt. She posted strong performances on turf, including a 134 final time rating in a March G3 race, but her ability to transfer form to dirt remains the question.

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