Santa Anita Park Handicapping Report (Feb 27-March 1)

Santa Anita Recap for Friday (2-27-26)

Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running winners on dirt (5.5f, 8f). On the turf course, the opener was declared a no contest due to a loose horse, a last-to-first closer scored at 8f, a dueling front running favorite scored at one mile, a 3-1 presser tallied at 6f, and a midpack stalking favorite earned his diploma in the flat mile finale (rail at 20 feet).

Four wins for Emisael Jaramillo (3 turf routes). Jeff Mullins saddled two turf winners.

The $2 Pick 6 carryover pool was $1,162,766 and tickets with six winners paid $6,716.40. The 5 out of 6 consolation prize was $86.40. 

Feb. 27 Claims: Race 2 – Deep Blue ($10k, Victor Garcia), Willow Cove ($10k, Jesus Uranga). Race 6 – Coralgableskaylin ($10k, Ryan Hanson), Maniae ($10k, Genaro Vallejo). Race 9 – Biggiebiggiebiggie ($50k, Phil D’Amato).

Santa Anita Full Card Highlights for Friday (2-27-26)
SA 4 Bandolero/Bossing Mo Exacta ($9.60)
SA 5 MAYACAMA ($6.60)
SA 7 PROOF HE RIDES (SA Price Play, $8.60)
SA 8 Cherokee Nation/Winston Ave Exacta ($10.60)
Double (races 7-8, $27.80)
SA 9 BIGGIEBIGGIEBIGGIE (SA Best Bet, $5.20)
$5 Late Double (races 8-9, $42.00)
$3 Late Pick 3 (races 7-9, $153.30)
Bonus Stakes:
OP 8 NERAZURRI ($2.60), Trifecta ($36.60)

*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.

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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (2-28-26)

Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running sprint winners on dirt (6f, 5.5f). On the turf course, a stalking favorite won the 8f opener, an 8-1 presser tallied at one mile, a 5-2 front runner graduated at 6f, stalking favorite Thought Process captured the Buena Vista (G2) at one mile, and an 8-1 front runner earned her diploma in the flat mile finale.

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Last Week at Santa Anita Park (March 31-April 3)

Leading rider Rafael Bejarano had a double on Friday and a triple on Saturday. Leading trainer Phil D'Amato had a double on Friday and a triple on Sunday. Trainer Peter Miller enjoyed a productive week and recently hot rider Edwin Maldonado finished the week with a riding double. Kent Desormeaux ended the racing week on a high note and let's see if he can keep the ball rolling into SA Derby week. 

Thurs­day Santa Anita Park Recap: March 31

Fast main track and firm turf course. One wire-to-wire winner on dirt (6f). The three turf races were taken by a flat mile stalker, a downhill stalker, and a flat mile wire-to-wire winner (rail at 30 feet).

Trainer Peter Miller saddled two winners.

Fri­day Santa Anita Park Recap: April 1

Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6f, 6.5f). The three turf races were taken by a patient downhill runner, a downhill front runner, and a flat mile stalker (rail at 20 feet).

Riding doubles for Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat. Phil D’Amato saddled two turf winners.

Satur­day Santa Anita Park Recap: April 2

Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 8f, 6f, 8.5f).  The four turf races were taken by a patient downhill runner, a flat mile front runner, a downhill pace prompter, and a flat mile closer.

Hat trick for Rafael Bejarano and Tyler Baze booted home a pair. Peter Miller saddled three winners and Jeff Mullins and Doug O’Neill both saddled a pair of winners.

Sun­day Santa Anita Park Recap: April 3 

Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winners on dirt (7f).  The four turf races were taken by two patient flat mile runners, a nine furlong front runner, and a downhill front runner (turf rail at 10 feet).

Hat trick for Kent Desormeaux and Edwin Maldonado booted home a pair in dirt sprints. Leading trainer Phil D’Amato saddled three more winners and Neil Drysdale saddled two flat mile turf winners.

If you are interested in full card analysis, I am selling Santa Anita full cards each weekend at The Runaway Horse. You can check out full card recaps with highlights on our What You Missed page.

I also post free daily tickets from Santa Anita Park at Pick 6 Blog. You can also read my recaps at Pick 6 Blog.  

Santa Anita Park photos by Stacy Edwards.