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Santa Anita Park Recaps (May 18-21, May 25-29)
Thursday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 18
Fast main track and firm turf course. All five dirt races were won by front runners or dueling pace prompters (4.5f, 6f, 6f, 8f, 6f). The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner one mile, a front runner at nine furlongs, and a stalker at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Fast main track and firm turf course. All five dirt races were won by front runners or dueling pace prompters (4.5f, 6f, 6f, 8f, 6f). The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner one mile, a front runner at nine furlongs, and a stalker at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Flavien Prat booted home two flat mile turf winners.
Ismelucky went on my watch list after TRD clockers gave her the thumbs up going into her May 4 debut (clearly second best). In today’s second race, she dueled inside and pulled clear to win by 2-1/2 lengths as the 2-1 second choice. Post time favorite Mondaymorningblues found trouble more than once (steadied turn, tight inside midstretch) under Maldonado in an uncomfortable 4th place debut (missed 3rd by nose, 4.5 lengths clear of rest). She can go better next time for Miller.
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Friday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 19
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (6f). The winning turf course running styles were a closer at one mile, a downhill closer, and two stalkers at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
Rafael Bejarano and apprentice Evin Roman both booted home a pair.
Two of my three watch horses scored on May 19. I played Sheza Milky Way on April 9 and was impressed with her late burst. She came back to win today’s opener as the favorite. I thought Incredible Luck ran a winning race on April 22 (did all pace dirty work, finished 2nd). This time, he comfortably tracked Particlacelerator and inched clear by 1-1/4 lengths as the strong favorite. My third watch horses did note fare as well. Whiskey Ginger blew the break and was up for 3rd in his April 15 bow. In today’s sixth race, he was a bit slow to begin, pulled hard to stalk the pace, and weakened to finish 6th under Bejarano.
Saturday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 20
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 6f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at one mile, a stalker at nine furlongs, a closer at ten furlongs, and a patient runner at one mile.
Rafael Bejarano, Flavien Prat, and Joe Talamo each booted home a pair. Phil D’Amato saddled two winners including Ransom the Moon in the G2 Kona Gold.
A couple of my watch horses ran today beginning with Smokey Image in the Crystal Water. I like how he came again for the show March 31. In today’s opener, he stalked fleet flat mile turf specialist What a View and lost 2nd late in an okay effort at 12-1.
My other watch horse, Ransom the Moon, ran to his sharp works in a big sprint win on April 30 and had earned quality TRD all-weather numbers at WO prior to that. In today’s G2 Kona Gold, he settled nicely in 6th and powered home by 2-1/2 lengths at 7-2 for Prat/D’Amato.
Sunday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 21
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on the card and that was Moon Kitty (5.5f) under Evin Roman’s aggressive handling. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at nine furlongs and patient runner Moonless Sky (placed first via DQ) in the Fran’s Valentine (rail at 10 feet).
Hat trick for Kent Desormeaux. Apprentice Evin Roman booted home a pair.
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Thursday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 25
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running winners on a speed favorite dirt oval (6f, 4.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a presser at ten furlongs, a downhill dueler, a patient runner at one mile, and a patient midpack stalker at nine furlongs (rail at 20 feet).
Flavien Prat booted home a pair. Peter Miller saddled two winners and both looked good (Te Amo Mamo, Avicci).
Saudi Chroma was a $360k purchase for Doug O’Neill/Zedan Racing Stables. In today’s second race, she went straight to the front and won under a hand ride at 5-2. Her stablemate Tyfosha outworked her recently and is tentatively scheduled to debut on June 8.
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Friday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 26
Fast main track and firm turf course.
Edwin Maldonado and Flavien Prat both guided him two winners. Peter Miller saddled two more winners.
Allaboutmike went on my watch list on April 15 after he was fractious at the gate, made a nice outside middle move to get into the top three, and flattened out to finish 4th in the eighth race. That was his first SoCal start for Miller and in today’s finale, he was sent to the lead under Maldonado and kept on going at 4-1.
Saturday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 27
Fast main track and firm turf course.
Irad Ortiz Jr. rode two winners including Lady Eli in the Grade I Gamely. Jerry Hollendorfer saddled two winners.
The pace figured to be hot in the Grade I Gold Cup and Cupid was in the right place throughout for Bejarano/Baffert. Follow Me Crev was the unlucky runner-up. He was bumped at the start by Baffert chalk American Freedom and that incident cost him valuable lengths early. He was parked eight lengths behind eventual winner Cupid and made up more than half of that deficit. Things could have gotten very interesting in the stretch with a clean beginning.
In other stakes action, red-hot gelding Stormy Liberal won the Grade III Daytona by a measured neck over Ambitious Brew.
Avenge, making her first start in 6+ months, looked like the controlling speed on paper but classy mare Lady Eli never let her get away and held off a late bid from Goodyearforroses. Mokat was training well but was in a bit too deep. She is a flat mile specialist and can bounce back if she shows up in a softer spot at eight furlongs next time.
The pace was took quick for Enola Gray (held best of 4 speed horses) and she faded out of the superfecta late in the Grade II Monrovia. 2016 Gamely winner Illuminant wisely cut back in distance and steered clear of Lady Eli. Prat gave her a great ground saving ride in the stretch and she beat longshot Coniah by a 1/2 length. Sharp downhill specialist Anita Partner was on the scene late in 3rd.
Sunday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 28
Fast main track and firm turf course. Five front running winners on the speed favoring dirt oval (6,5f, 6.5f, 6f, 5.5f, 5.5f)
Hat trick for hustling apprentice Evin Roman.
The top four finishers (Ashleyluvssugar, Frank Conversation, Syntax, Liam the Charmer) in the Grade II Charles Whittingham saved ground at some point but post time favorite Itsinthepost was not so fortunate. He went up four wide to stalk the pace under Tyler Baze and raced wide throughout. He was the fifth horse on the line and Texas Ryano was a neck behind him and had a wide trip from post 10.
Monday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 29
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 5f). The winning turf course running styles were a downhill stalker, a patient first timer breaking from the rail down the hill, and a stalker at nine furlongs (rail at 10 feet).
Joe Talamo booted home a pair including Marckie’s Water in the Snow Chief. Richard Baltas saddled two turf winners (Del Mar Ann, Marckie’s Water).
It is not easy for a first timer to win from the rail down the hill but Meadowsweet ran to her strong works and got up on the line under Mike Smith to nip She’sashocker.
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Santa Anita Park Horses to Watch for May 4-7
Thursday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 4
Fast main track and firm turf course. The only wire-to-wire winner on dirt was 2-year-old first timer Gorgeous Ginny at 4.5f. The winning turf course running styles were two dueling front runners down the hill and a downhill stalker (rail at 30 feet).
No riding or training doubles on Thursday.
Anita Partner is very sharp right now. She had been closing down the hill but broke running from the rail and kept on going in a good looking 3.25 length tally in the hillside opener. She posted back-to-back 86 FIRE Numbers prior to today’s win.
Ismelucky broke slow and was clearly second best behind easy wire job winner and strong favorite Gorgeous Ginny in her juvenile debut for Bonde. According to Today’s Racing Digest clockers, she was training well in advance of this race. She might graduate next time.
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Friday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 5
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (7f, 8f). The winning turf course running styles were two front runners down the hill and a stalker at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Joe Talamo rode the final three winners on the Friday card. Edwin Maldonado booted home a pair. Agapito Delgadillo and Richard Baltas teamed up for two wins. Phil D’Amato saddled three winners.
Once again, Little Bit Lovely went all the way in a downhill sprint (opening race). According to Today’s Racing Digest stats, Ramon Guce and Jack Carava are now 6-for-8 together.
Danzing Candy went all the way to defeat Accelerate in the salty optional claiming feature at one mile on dirt. The top two were well clear of the rest and could face each other again in upcoming stakes races. On 2-4-16, Danzing Candy posted a 102 FIRE + 146 CPR in a flat mile optional claiming win at SA and appears to be back in that stakes quality form for Baffert.
Saturday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 6
Wet Fast (sealed) main track and firm turf course (downhill races moved to dirt). Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 6f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at one mile (Sircat Sally) and a closer at one mile (Bowies Hero).
Edwin Maldonado booted home a pair. Apprentice Austin Solis and new trainer Mick Ruis teamed up to win with a pair of longshot first timers (Summer Buddha at $21.20 and The Critical Way at $92.00). Phil D’Amato saddled three more winners including Bowies Hero in the Singletary.
Sircat Sally controlled the pace and remained unbeaten in the Grade III Senorita. Late runner Beau Recall got up late for 2nd and might be able to get to Sircat Sally at some point if she gets more pace help. Promising second timer Pacific Wind missed 2nd by a head in an encouraging effort.
Bowies Hero stumbled at the start, got plenty of pace help, and outfinished fellow closer Bird Is The Word in the Singletary. Post time favorite Sharp Samurai dueled through quick splits, opening up a 2-length lead in the stretch, and weakened to 4th in an okay effort. In his prior start on April 6, Sharp Samurai uncorked an 86 FIRE + 147 CPR and might be able to get back to that next time.
Sunday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 7
Wet Fast (sealed) main track and good turf course (downhill races moved to dirt). Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (Chalon - 6.5f, off the turf). The lone race to remain on the turf (nine furlongs) was nabbed by patient favorite September Stars (rail at 10 feet).
No riding or training doubles on Sunday.
September Stars had an interesting journey in the grassy eighth race. She stalked in 4th after the first 1/4 under Stevens, fell back to last of eight after six furlongs, and rallied to get up late as the betting favorite. She has stamina and a decent late kick and might be a threat in long distance turf stakes later this year. In her US bow on March 23, she earned an 83 FIRE + 136 CPR and finished up in a strong :35.7.
Fast main track and firm turf course. The only wire-to-wire winner on dirt was 2-year-old first timer Gorgeous Ginny at 4.5f. The winning turf course running styles were two dueling front runners down the hill and a downhill stalker (rail at 30 feet).
No riding or training doubles on Thursday.
Anita Partner is very sharp right now. She had been closing down the hill but broke running from the rail and kept on going in a good looking 3.25 length tally in the hillside opener. She posted back-to-back 86 FIRE Numbers prior to today’s win.
Ismelucky broke slow and was clearly second best behind easy wire job winner and strong favorite Gorgeous Ginny in her juvenile debut for Bonde. According to Today’s Racing Digest clockers, she was training well in advance of this race. She might graduate next time.
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Friday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 5
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (7f, 8f). The winning turf course running styles were two front runners down the hill and a stalker at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Joe Talamo rode the final three winners on the Friday card. Edwin Maldonado booted home a pair. Agapito Delgadillo and Richard Baltas teamed up for two wins. Phil D’Amato saddled three winners.
Once again, Little Bit Lovely went all the way in a downhill sprint (opening race). According to Today’s Racing Digest stats, Ramon Guce and Jack Carava are now 6-for-8 together.
Danzing Candy went all the way to defeat Accelerate in the salty optional claiming feature at one mile on dirt. The top two were well clear of the rest and could face each other again in upcoming stakes races. On 2-4-16, Danzing Candy posted a 102 FIRE + 146 CPR in a flat mile optional claiming win at SA and appears to be back in that stakes quality form for Baffert.
Saturday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 6
Wet Fast (sealed) main track and firm turf course (downhill races moved to dirt). Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 6f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at one mile (Sircat Sally) and a closer at one mile (Bowies Hero).
Edwin Maldonado booted home a pair. Apprentice Austin Solis and new trainer Mick Ruis teamed up to win with a pair of longshot first timers (Summer Buddha at $21.20 and The Critical Way at $92.00). Phil D’Amato saddled three more winners including Bowies Hero in the Singletary.
Sircat Sally controlled the pace and remained unbeaten in the Grade III Senorita. Late runner Beau Recall got up late for 2nd and might be able to get to Sircat Sally at some point if she gets more pace help. Promising second timer Pacific Wind missed 2nd by a head in an encouraging effort.
Bowies Hero stumbled at the start, got plenty of pace help, and outfinished fellow closer Bird Is The Word in the Singletary. Post time favorite Sharp Samurai dueled through quick splits, opening up a 2-length lead in the stretch, and weakened to 4th in an okay effort. In his prior start on April 6, Sharp Samurai uncorked an 86 FIRE + 147 CPR and might be able to get back to that next time.
Sunday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: May 7
Wet Fast (sealed) main track and good turf course (downhill races moved to dirt). Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (Chalon - 6.5f, off the turf). The lone race to remain on the turf (nine furlongs) was nabbed by patient favorite September Stars (rail at 10 feet).
No riding or training doubles on Sunday.
September Stars had an interesting journey in the grassy eighth race. She stalked in 4th after the first 1/4 under Stevens, fell back to last of eight after six furlongs, and rallied to get up late as the betting favorite. She has stamina and a decent late kick and might be a threat in long distance turf stakes later this year. In her US bow on March 23, she earned an 83 FIRE + 136 CPR and finished up in a strong :35.7.
Friday, April 7, 2017
Santa Anita Park Recap: March 30 - April 2
Thursday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: March 30
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (6f). The winning turf course running styles were a downhill stalker, a midpack stalker at 9f, and a front runner at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Phil D’Amato saddled two winners.
Passion for Papa ran a winning race in the finale but fell a head short. She dueled and held a one-length lead for much of the running only to get tagged on the line by well-back first timer Magical Lucy (claimed by O’Neill). It was 4.5 lengths back to the show finisher.
Friday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: March 31
Fast main track and firm turf course. No wire-to-wire winners on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner at one mile and a stalker at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair. Jerry Hollendorfer saddled three winners and Prat rode two.
Smokey Image (third race) stalked, dropped back, and came again for the show in his first start in 8+ months (stakes quality allowance sprint). He could look much improved next time.
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Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (6f). The winning turf course running styles were a downhill stalker, a midpack stalker at 9f, and a front runner at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Phil D’Amato saddled two winners.
Passion for Papa ran a winning race in the finale but fell a head short. She dueled and held a one-length lead for much of the running only to get tagged on the line by well-back first timer Magical Lucy (claimed by O’Neill). It was 4.5 lengths back to the show finisher.
Friday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: March 31
Fast main track and firm turf course. No wire-to-wire winners on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner at one mile and a stalker at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair. Jerry Hollendorfer saddled three winners and Prat rode two.
Smokey Image (third race) stalked, dropped back, and came again for the show in his first start in 8+ months (stakes quality allowance sprint). He could look much improved next time.
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Friday, March 24, 2017
Santa Anita Park Winter Meet Recap (March 16-19)
Thursday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: March 16
Fast main track and firm turf course. No wire-to-wire winners on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner down the hill, a front runner down the hill, and a downhill closer (rail at 10 feet).
Three wins for Tyler Baze. He almost made it a four-bagger but was taken down in the 7th race aboard Anita Partner.
I mentioned in my full card that Bolitar frequently promises more than he delivers. Maybe that will change for his new trainer Peter Miller, who nabbed him out of the 6th race for $16k.
Friday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: March 17
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 7f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner down the hill, a downhill stalker, and a patient runner at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
Riding double for Flavien Prat.
Aotearoa was the only horse entered for a tag in the opener and sharp trainer Phil D’Amato reached out and took him for $40k. He likes the downhill course and ended up 2nd in today’s optional claimer down the dip.
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Fast main track and firm turf course. No wire-to-wire winners on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner down the hill, a front runner down the hill, and a downhill closer (rail at 10 feet).
Three wins for Tyler Baze. He almost made it a four-bagger but was taken down in the 7th race aboard Anita Partner.
I mentioned in my full card that Bolitar frequently promises more than he delivers. Maybe that will change for his new trainer Peter Miller, who nabbed him out of the 6th race for $16k.
Friday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: March 17
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 7f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner down the hill, a downhill stalker, and a patient runner at one mile (rail at 30 feet).
Riding double for Flavien Prat.
Aotearoa was the only horse entered for a tag in the opener and sharp trainer Phil D’Amato reached out and took him for $40k. He likes the downhill course and ended up 2nd in today’s optional claimer down the dip.
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
Closing week at Santa Anita Park (July 8-10)
The Santa Anita Park spring/summer meet came to a close on Sunday, July 10 and despite stiff competition from Flavien Prat, Rafael Bejarano captured another riding title. Phil D'Amato ran away with the top trainer trophy.
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Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: July 8
Five wire job winners on the fast main track (5f, 8.5f, 7f, 6.5f, 6f).
Tiago Pereira and Phil D’Amato teamed up for two wins.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: July 9
Two wire-to-wire winners on the fast main track (5f, 7f).
Apprentice Chad Lindsay and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
Horse to Watch: SILVER ASSAULT - The Jerry Hollendorfer trainee had a bad start in the SA Juvenile and ended up rallying wide for the show. He would have been much closer with a clear start.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: July 10
Two wire-to-wire winners on the fast main track (5f, 7f).
Tyler Baze and Rafael Bejarano both booted home a pair. Training doubles for Richard Baltas, Bob Baffert, and Bill Spawr.
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Saturday, June 25, 2016
Last week at Santa Anita Park (June 16-19)
Last week at Santa Anita, we said goodbye to turf racing. The new turn course will be revealed before the start of the Breeders' Cup meet in the fall. Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat continue to battle for leading rider. Advantage Bejarano since turf racing is finished.
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Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 16
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winner on dirt (5f, 5f, 6f). The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner at 9f and two flat mile stalkers (rail at 10 feet).
Phil D’Amato and Peter Miller (turf) both saddled two winners.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 17
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (6f). The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner at a flat mile and two stalkers at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Hat trick for Flavien Prat (2 flat mile turf wins).
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 18
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 7f). The winning turf course running styles were a flat mile front runner, a flat mike stalker, a nine furlong front runner, and a flat mile stalker.
Riding doubles for Tyler Baze, Edwin Maldonado, and Mike Smith. Mark Glatt saddled two winners at one mile on turf.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 19
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (4.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a flat mile stalker, a flat mike closer, a front runner at one mile, and a nine furlong closer (rail at 20 feet).
Riding doubles for Rafael Bejarano, Kent Desormeaux, and Santiago Gonzalez.
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Friday, June 10, 2016
This Week at Santa Anita Park (June 3-5)
Different week, same result as jockey Flavien Prat continues to hold the hot hand. He is in a real tussle with Rafael Bejarano for leading rider.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 3
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 4.5f, 6f, 7f). The winning turf running styles were downhill stalker and downhill front runner (rail at 20 feet).
Flavien Prat booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 4
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a nine furlong stalker, a flat mile front runner, a downhill closer, and a flat mile stalker.
Tyler Baze and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair. Phil D’Amato, Richard Mandella, and John Sadler each saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 5
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8.5f, 7f, 6f). The winning downhill turf course running styles were two stalkers, a front runner, and a closer (rail at 20 feet).
Rafael Bejarano booted home a pair.
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Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 3
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 4.5f, 6f, 7f). The winning turf running styles were downhill stalker and downhill front runner (rail at 20 feet).
Flavien Prat booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 4
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a nine furlong stalker, a flat mile front runner, a downhill closer, and a flat mile stalker.
Tyler Baze and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair. Phil D’Amato, Richard Mandella, and John Sadler each saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 5
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8.5f, 7f, 6f). The winning downhill turf course running styles were two stalkers, a front runner, and a closer (rail at 20 feet).
Rafael Bejarano booted home a pair.
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Sunday, June 5, 2016
Last week at Santa Anita Park (May 26-30)
Very big week at Santa Anita Park for jockey Flavien Prat, especially on the turf!
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 26
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a downhill presser and a flat mile front runner (rail at 30 feet).
Edwin Maldonado and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 27
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (4.5f). The winning turf running styles were two downhill stalker and a patient type down the hill (rail at 10 feet).
Flavien Prat booted home a pair. Peter Eurton saddled two winners.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 28
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winner on dirt (4.5f, 8.5f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were downhill front runner, flat mile closer, 9f stalker, flat mile stalker, and another flat mile stalker.
Three turf wins for Flavien Prat.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 29
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (7f, 8f). The winning turf running styles were a patient runner at 9f, a flat mile stalker, and a ten furlong front runner.
Tyler Baze booted home two dirt sprint winners. James Cassidy saddled two turf winners including Si Sage in the G2 Whittingham.
Monday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 30
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 6f, 8f, 7f). The winning turf running styles were two downhill stalkers, a nine furlong stalker, and a nine furlong front runner.
Hat trick for Rafael Bejarano. Two more turf wins for Flavien Prat including Illuminant in the Grade 1 Gamely. Phil D’Amato saddled two winners.
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Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 26
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a downhill presser and a flat mile front runner (rail at 30 feet).
Edwin Maldonado and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 27
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (4.5f). The winning turf running styles were two downhill stalker and a patient type down the hill (rail at 10 feet).
Flavien Prat booted home a pair. Peter Eurton saddled two winners.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 28
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winner on dirt (4.5f, 8.5f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were downhill front runner, flat mile closer, 9f stalker, flat mile stalker, and another flat mile stalker.
Three turf wins for Flavien Prat.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 29
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (7f, 8f). The winning turf running styles were a patient runner at 9f, a flat mile stalker, and a ten furlong front runner.
Tyler Baze booted home two dirt sprint winners. James Cassidy saddled two turf winners including Si Sage in the G2 Whittingham.
Monday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 30
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 6f, 8f, 7f). The winning turf running styles were two downhill stalkers, a nine furlong stalker, and a nine furlong front runner.
Hat trick for Rafael Bejarano. Two more turf wins for Flavien Prat including Illuminant in the Grade 1 Gamely. Phil D’Amato saddled two 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.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Last Week at Santa Anita Park (May 19-22)
It was a very good week for Tyler Baze with a trio of riding doubles.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 19
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 6f, 7f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a downhill closer and a downhill dueler (rail at 20 feet).
Tyler Baze booted home a pair. Joe Talamo and Mike Puype teamed up for two wins.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 20
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a flat mile front runner, a downhill front runner, and a 9f stalker (rail at 30 feet).
Tyler Baze, Santiago Gonzalez, and Martin Pedroza each booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 21
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6.5f). The winning turf running styles were two downhill closers, a patient runner at 12f, and a downhill front runner.
Tyler Baze booted home a pair. Vladimir Cerin, Phil D’Amato, and Jerry Hollendorfer each saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 22
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6f, 6.5f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a nine furlong dueler and a patient runner down the hill (rail at 10 feet).
Gary Stute saddled two 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.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 19
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 6f, 7f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a downhill closer and a downhill dueler (rail at 20 feet).
Tyler Baze booted home a pair. Joe Talamo and Mike Puype teamed up for two wins.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 20
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a flat mile front runner, a downhill front runner, and a 9f stalker (rail at 30 feet).
Tyler Baze, Santiago Gonzalez, and Martin Pedroza each booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 21
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6.5f). The winning turf running styles were two downhill closers, a patient runner at 12f, and a downhill front runner.
Tyler Baze booted home a pair. Vladimir Cerin, Phil D’Amato, and Jerry Hollendorfer each saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 22
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6f, 6.5f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a nine furlong dueler and a patient runner down the hill (rail at 10 feet).
Gary Stute saddled two 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.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Last week at Santa Anita Park (May 12-15)
From a riders standpoint, the week belonged to Rafael Bejarano, Edwin Maldonado, and Flavien Prat, and Santiago Gonzalez is getting his groove back.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 12
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a flat mile closer and two downhill stalkers (rail at 10 feet).
Two wins for Flavien Prat.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 13
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a flat mile stalker, another flat mile stalker, a downhill stalker, and a downhill closer (rail at 30 feet).
Two wins for Rafael Bejarano and Edwin Maldonado.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 14
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (9f, 7f). The winning turf running styles were a downhill stalker, a flat mile stalker, and a flat mile closer.
Two wins for Edwin Maldonado and Flavien Prat. Phil D’Amato saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 15
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners at seven panels on dirt. The winning turf running styles were a downhill dueler, a front runner at 9f, and a flat mile stalker (rail at 10 feet).
Two wins for Rafael Bejarano and Santiago Gonzalez (one via DQ).
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.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Last week at Santa Anita Park (May 5-8)
Opening week of the Santa Anita spring/summer meet was a big soggy. I ended the week on a high note with winning Daily Double & Early Pick 3 tickets at Pick 6 Blog.
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Santa Anita Park photos by Stacy Edwards.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 5
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire sprint winners on dirt. The three turf races were captured by a 9f stalker (rail at 20 feet), a virtual wire job down the dip (rail at 20 feet), and a patient runner in the G2 Royal Heroine Mile.
Edward Freeman saddled two winners.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 6
Wet Fast (Sealed) main track and off the turf. Four wire-to-wire sprint winners on dirt (4.5f, 5.5f, 6.5f, 6.5f).
Hat trick for Joe Talamo. Two wins for Santiago Gonzalez and Apprentice Brayan Pena and Hector Palma teamed up for two sprint winners. Phil D’Amato saddled two winners and Talamo rode both. Mark Glatt saddled two winners.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 7
Fast main track and good turf course. The Desert Code Stakes was originally scheduled for the downhill turf course and was moved to the main track. Two wire-to-wire sprint winners on dirt (6f, 6.5f). The winning turf running styles were stalker (9f), stalker (8f), and closer (8f).
Edwin Maldonado and Joe Talamo both booted home a pair.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 8
Fast main track and good turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (6f). The winning turf running styles were inside stalker (6.5f), outside stalker (8f), outside stalker (9f), and an outside patient type (9f). Turf rail at 20 feet.
Hat trick for Rafael Bejarano. Two wins for Tyler Baze.
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.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Last Week at Santa Anita Park (April 7-10)
It was a wet closing weekend at Santa Anita Park and Exaggerator threw his hat into the Kentucky Derby ring with a dominating victory in the Santa Anita Derby.
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Santa Anita Park photos by Stacy Edwards.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: April 7
Fast main track and firm turf course. The fourth race was originally scheduled for the downhill turf course and moved to the main track. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 6f, 5.5f). The two turf races were taken by a flat mile front runner and a flat mile stalker (turf rail at 30 feet).
Riding doubles for Martin Pedroza and Flavien Prat. Leading trainer Phil D’Amato saddled two more winners.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: April 8
Main track started out fast by was sloppy by the sixth race. The third race was taken off the downhill turf course but the seventh race stayed on the grass at one mile. The turf course was listed as good and the rail was at 20 feet. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8.5f, 8f). The flat mile turf feature was nabbed by a prominent throughout runner.
Riding double for Flavien Prat.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: April 9
Sloppy (sealed) main track and yielding turf course. The opening race was originally scheduled for nine furlongs on turf and moved to wet dirt. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 8.5f, 6.5f). The G3 Providencia at nine furlongs on turf was nabbed by a late runner (rail at 20 feet) and the G3 Thunder Road at one mile on turf was captured by a midpack stalker (turf rail down).
Kent Desormeaux was the riding star of the day with a graded stakes hat trick. Riding doubles for Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat. Keith Desormeaux saddled two graded winners and his brother Kent rode both. Peter Miller saddled two maiden sprint winners. Leading trainer Phil D’Amato saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Closing Day Recap: April 10
Drying out (wet fast) main track was upgraded to fast by the fourth race. All turf races were moved to dirt except the San Juan Capistrano, which was changed in distance to fifteen furlongs. Eight of the ten main track winners went wire-to-wire or were all over the pace. The grassy featured was nabbed by a patient type (course yielding).
Hat trick for Tyler Baze. Leading trainer Phil D’Amato saddled two winners and Baze rode both.
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.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
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.
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.
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.
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Friday, April 1, 2016
Last Week at Santa Anita Park (March 24-27)
Jockey Edwin Maldonado followed up a riding triple last Sunday with three more wins Thursday and a riding double Friday.
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Santa Anita Park photos by Stacy Edwards.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 24
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6f). The two turf races were captured by a nine furlong closer and a flat mile stalker (rail at 20 feet).
Hat tricks for Rafael Bejarano and Edwin Maldonado.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 25
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8.5f, 8f). The two turf races were captured by a flat mile early runner/presser (dead-heat), a patient runner at ten furlongs, and a last-to-first winner in the downhill finale (rail at 30 feet).
Riding doubles for Kent Desormeaux and Edwin Maldonado.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 26
Fast main track and firm turf course. Five wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 6f, 6.5f, 6f, 8.5f). The three turf races were captured by a nine furlong stalker, a flat mile stalker, and a late runner at nine furlongs.
Riding doubles for Joe Talamo and Drayden Van Dyke. Trainer Richard Baltas saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 27
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 6f). The three turf races were taken by a nine furlong gate-to-wire winner, a downhill stalker, and a downhill wire-to-wire winner (rail at 10 feet).
Riding doubles for Martin Garcia and Fernando Perez. Trainer Phil D’Amato saddled two 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.
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