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Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we finally get to see McKinzie vs. Bolt D’Oro.

Best day of the meet so far at Santa Anita. Too bad the weather is going be lousy. The rain is supposed to start mid to late morning and continue all day. It’s an early first post of noon, which starting next week will be the regular start time on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, they inaugurate a new 11:30 a.m. brunch first post.

Santa Anita boss Tim Ritvo likes to try different things and this is one of them. But one thing you can be sure of, if this isn’t working then you can expect it to revert back to the old time in a few weeks. At issue is how well the early start will integrate into the end of betting on East Coast cards. It may generate more revenue and interest or it could be swallowed up. I think it stretches the day so you can bet on the races and do something else in the afternoon. I like it. We’ll know soon enough what everyone else thinks.

On Saturday, the San Felipe is the biggest race as No. 1 and 2 ranked Derby horses are meeting for the first time. McKinzie is the slight 8-5 favorite over Bolt D’Oro, who is 2-1. Can’t believe that given this race’s history that it’s only a Grade 2. It’s the sixth race at around 2:55 p.m. We have a pretty extensive look at the race, but we’re going to send you to our website to read it in its entirety. Just click here.

Another big race is the Santa Anita Handicap, formerly the signature race of the meet. You can expect the race to be moved to June next year, possibly replacing the Gold Cup. Maybe a change in schedule can return it to its past glory and maybe even increase the purse from $600,000 to the previous $1 million. It’s the 10th race at about 5 p.m. If you missed it, we talked to trainer John Sadler and owner Kosta Hronis about the favorite, Accelerate. Just click here.

As for the other stakes, check below in our Santa Anita preview section.

A handicapping lesson

Here’s our weekly contribution from Rob Henie of the WCHR (West Coast Handicapping Report) and the ECHR (East Coast Handicapping Report). The thinking is if you can know and understand the strategies, it will make you a better handicapper.

It’s yours, Rob.

Today’s lesson is from Saturday’s 11th race at Santa Anita.

“The final race of the day, a maiden special weight at 1 ⅛ miles on the turf. The WCHR (and ECHR) are known for not only debut winners, but maiden races in general. One of the most useful words when it comes to understanding maidens is “INTENTION.” Let’s take a look at our top pick HOPE WINS (#1). The Phil D’Amato sprinter ran five furlongs at Del Mar back in November, followed by a 6 ½ furlong effort down the hill here a month later. Those were the races given to set her up for the route today. She clearly needed both and here’s the thing, do they move out to a mile, or even 1 1/16? Nope. They move from 6 ½ to 1 ⅛ miles, that’s a sign of confidence, giving her now what she wants, long, long, and longer. If you watch her down the lane last time out, Mike Smith was clearly teaching her, allowing her to find her lead switches, find her stride, asking for very little, giving her a few cracks of the whip but barely even extending his arms, knowing her next start around two turns was the goal. A good effort is on the way, plain and simple. PARTY DANCER (#2) is also well intended. She strings races together for the first time here in her third lifetime start, now moved from a mile to 1 ⅛, giving her what Simon Callaghan believes she wants, longer, with Drayden Van Dyke, which is always a great sign for just about any barn these days. We’re expecting a step forward today with this one as well, which, in the 7-1 to 10-1 range, is certainly worthy of the risk-reward associated.

“Hot / Cold Race Trends: none

“Maiden Listed Condition: MSW

“WCHR Estimated Level: $20,000

“Win Contenders (order of preference): 1-2

“X Out Runners (eliminating on the win end): none

“Positive Notes:

“8 Heaven Escape - Strings races together for the first time ever, telling us some good health is entering the picture, which of course, opens the door to a good effort.

“Negative Notes:

“9 Temple Princess - Has run at a mile, 1 ⅛, 6 ½, now back to 1 ⅛, with her fifth jockey up in six tries. The signs of connections who have no idea what to do with her right now?

“Morning Line Underlays / Overlays:

“1 Hope Wins - Morning Line 4-1 / WCHR Line 5-2

“TOP PICK: HOPE WINS (#1 4-1 Smith)

“SECOND CHOICE: PARTY DANCER (#2 8-1 Van Dyke)”

The West Coast Handicapping Report can be found at https://www.westcoasthorseracing.com It has been endorsed by leading trainers, handicappers and industry sources.

Santa Anita review

The feature on Friday was won by Battleground State over a mile on the turf for Cal-bred fillies. Interesting a Cal-bred would be named Battleground State, as that is one thing California is not. Flavien Prat had the filly well positioned mid-turn headed for the homestretch. He swept her into first, past X S Gold and held off a late charging My Aunt Tillie.

She paid $15.40, $8.80 and $5.20 for trainer Neil Drysdale, who picked up his eighth win in only 32 starts this meeting.

“She made a nice little run down the hill [Jan. 5] and I thought she really ran well today,” Drysdale told Mike Willman of Santa Anita.

Santa Anita preview

Short attention span? Didn’t read the top of the newsletter?

Here’s your preview of the San Felipe. Just click here.

Here’s your preview of the Big ‘Cap. Just click here.

The first stakes of the day is the Grade 1 $400,000 Triple Bend Stakes for older horses going 7 furlongs. City Of Light is the 6-5 morning-line favorite. He won the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes in his last out and four bullets in his last seven works. Van Dyke rides him for the second time, replacing Gary Stevens. Edwards Going Left is the second choice at 9-5. He finished second in the Malibu and won his last time out by 6 lengths in California Cup Sprint. Post is about 1:40 p.m.

Up next is the Grade 1 $400,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile, going guess how long, on the turf. This should be a showcase for Eclipse Award winning World Approval, shipping in for trainer Mark Casse. He’s won six of his last seven, including the Breeders’ Cup Mile. He picks up Prat as his rider. He’s listed at 4-5, with a post of about 2:15 p.m.

And there is one more stakes, the $75,000 China Doll Stakes for 3-year-old fillies going a mile on the turf. It has a field of 12 with Ippodamia’s Girl the 3-1 favorite.

There are five turf races scheduled on the 11-race card, but don’t be surprised if the rain changes that so they can save the course for the two turf stakes races.

Big races preview

A look at graded stakes or races worth more $100,000 or more on Saturday. All times PST.

12:45 Tampa Bay: $100,000 Challenger Stakes, 4 and up, 1 1/16 miles. Favorite: War Story (8-5)

1:08 Aqueduct: $150,000 Stymie Stakes, 4 and up, 1 mile. Favorite: Vulcan’s Forge (5-2)

1:20 Tampa Bay: Grade 2 $225,000 Hillsborough Stakes, fillies and mares 4 and up, 1 1/8 miles on turf. Favorite: La Coronel (5-2)

1:39 Oaklawn: $125,000 Hot Springs Stakes, 4 and up, 6 furlongs. Favorite: Whitmore (8-5)

1:40 Aqueduct: $150,000 Heavenly Prize Invitational, fillies and mares 4 and up, 1 mile. Favorite: Divine Miss Grey (2-1)

1:42 Santa Anita: Grade 1 $400,000 Triple Bend Stakes, 4 and up, 7 furlongs. Favorite: City of Light (6-5)

1:50 Tampa Bay: Grade 3 $200,000 Florida Oaks, fillies 3 years old, 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Favorite: Altea (7-2)

2:12 Aqueduct: Grade 3 $200,000 Tom Fool Handicap, 4 and up, 6 furlongs. Favorite: Great Stuff (7-2)

2:14 Santa Anita: Grade 1 $400,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile, 4 and up, 1 mile on the turf. Favorite: World Approval (4-5)

2:20 Tampa Bay: Grade 2 $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby, 3 year olds, 1 1/16 miles. Favorite: Flameaway (3-1)

2:38 Oaklawn: Grade 3 $200,000 Honeybee Stakes, 3 year olds, 1 1/16 miles. Favorite: Red Ruby (9-5)

2:42 Aqueduct: Grade 3 $300,000 Gotham Stakes, 3 year olds, 1 mile. Favorite: Free Drop Billy (9-5)

2:53 Santa Anita: Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes, 3 year olds, 1 1/16 miles. Favorite: McKinzie (8-5)

5:00 Santa Anita: Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap, 4 and up, 1 ¼ miles. Favorite: Accelerate (5-2)

Bob Ike’s SA play of the day

NINTH RACE: Liberty Jack (3-1)

Gelding from Billy Morey did not handle class jump last time but was very impressive breaking his maiden one back and should be very hard to hold off in this restricted claimer.

Friday’s result: Trap Queen couldn’t take the heat and faded when the real running began.

Bob Ike is a Partner/VP of Horsebills.com (here’s a video) and the proprietor of BobIkePicks.com (full-card picks, 3 Best Plays and betting strategy).

Ed Burgart’s LA play of the day

FIFTH RACE: No. 3 Keep Walkin (5-2)

She has been freshened for seven months since last seventh-place Golden State Derby trial outing and earned solid Trackmaster speed figures in prior three starts. Trainer Mike Casselman has always enjoyed good results with layoff horses. Plus, favored Tough To Figure, a high-strung filly, looks vulnerable from the rail post.

Final thought

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And now the stars of the show, Friday’s results and Saturday’s entries.

Santa Anita Charts Results for Friday, March 9.

Copyright 2018 by Equibase Company. Reproduction prohibited. Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 42nd day of a 59-day meet. Clear & Firm

FIRST RACE.

1 1/8 Mile Turf. Purse: $30,000. Starter Handicap. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $16,000. Time 23.25 47.58 1:11.30 1:35.62 1:47.93


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

6Lazzam 127545–hd5–25–hd2–hd1–½Nakatani0.50
3Kristi's Copilot124332–22–1½2–1½1–1½2–2Talamo2.20
1Noble Nick127154–14–14–14–23–1Blanc8.40
7Beaumarchais121611–2½1–2½1–13–14–2T Baze19.60
2Saint Dermot1162666665–1¼Roman20.40
5Rye Patch120423–½3–½3–hd5–36Pena40.40

6LAZZAM (GB)3.002.402.10
3KRISTI'S COPILOT 2.602.20
1NOBLE NICK 2.60
$1 EXACTA (6-3)  $2.60
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (6-3-1-7)  $1.66
50-CENT TRIFECTA (6-3-1)  $2.80

Winner–Lazzam (GB) Ch.g.5 by Archipenko out of Empire Rose (ARG), by Sunray Spirit. Bred by Essafinaat (GB). Trainer: Victor L. Garcia. Owner: Garcia, Juan J. and McDonald Stephen. Mutuel Pool $125,848 Exacta Pool $54,392 Superfecta Pool $34,661 Trifecta Pool $43,742. Scratched–Image of Joplin.

LAZZAM (GB) chased outside a rival then a bit off the rail, came out leaving the second turn and three wide into the stretch, rallied under left handed urging then steady handling to collar the runner-up in deep stretch and gamely prevailed. KRISTI'S COPILOT stalked the pace a bit off the rail, bid outside the pacesetter on the second turn to gain the lead into the stretch, inched clear in midstretch, fought back inside the winner in deep stretch and continued willingly. NOBLE NICK broke out a bit, saved ground chasing the pace, came out some in midstretch and outfinished the pacesetter for the show. BEAUMARCHAIS had speed outside then angled in and set the pace inside, fought back along the rail on the second turn and into the stretch, could not match the top pair in the final furlong and was outfinished late for third. SAINT DERMOT a bit slow to begin and slightly crowded, pulled inside then a bit off the rail, went outside the winner on the backstretch, came out some into the second turn and lacked the needed rally. RYE PATCH stalked outside a rival, was between horses into the stretch and weakened.

SECOND RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $18,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. Time 22.60 45.97 1:11.91 1:18.84


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

7Dressed in Prada122741–hd1–hd1–11–6½Quinonez1.10
3Veiled Heat122333–hd3–½3–42–½Ochoa2.10
4Yalla122412–22–32–33–2¼Pedroza4.00
6Princess Nicole122626–105–75–124–½Frey6.90
2Magicalchic122254–1½4–14–hd5–11Hernandez47.20
1Lake Shore Lady12217776–16–6Sanchez40.50
5Empire Zone112565–hd6–477Espinoza25.40

7DRESSED IN PRADA4.202.602.10
3VEILED HEAT 3.002.20
4YALLA 2.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (6-7)  $8.20
$1 EXACTA (7-3)  $4.50
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (7-3-4-6)  $2.09
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (7-3-4-6-2)  $43.30
50-CENT TRIFECTA (7-3-4)  $5.65

Winner–Dressed in Prada Dbb.f.4 by Eskendereya out of Resident Alien, by Bertrando. Bred by Budget Stable (KY). Trainer: Lloyd C. Wicker. Owner: Juan R. Aguilar. Mutuel Pool $144,105 Daily Double Pool $26,786 Exacta Pool $74,228 Superfecta Pool $47,641 Super High Five Pool $5,242 Trifecta Pool $65,889. Scratched–none.

DRESSED IN PRADA dueled outside a rival on the backstretch and turn and into the stretch, inched away nearing midstretch and drew off under urging. VEILED HEAT stalked outside a rival on the backstretch and turn, continued off the rail in the stretch and ran down a foe for the place late. YALLA had good early speed and dueled off the rail then inside on the turn and into the stretch, was no match for the winner in the final furlong and was edged late for second. PRINCESS NICOLE stalked four wide then outside a rival, continued off the rail into and on the turn and into the stretch and did not rally. MAGICALCHIC saved ground tracking the leaders, continued inside on the turn and in the stretch and weakened. LAKE SHORE LADY dropped back inside, came off the rail on the turn and around a rival into the stretch and failed to menace. EMPIRE ZONE stalked between horses then dropped back off the rail, angled in on the turn and gave way.

THIRD RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $20,000. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $16,000. Time 23.25 46.25 1:12.11 1:25.34 1:38.64


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

6Mercer Island123622–½2–2½1–hd1–3½1–4½Elliott1.10
4Tough It Out123464–hd4–hd3–1½2–½2–5¼Talamo2.20
5Orejas113511–4½1–62–43–23–¾Falgione5.30
3At Ease118335–2½5–54–2½4–74–5Roman9.20
1Midnight Harbor123156665–½5–8Ochoa27.50
2Los Gatos123243–13–1½5–3½66Pereira8.20

6MERCER ISLAND4.202.602.20
4TOUGH IT OUT 3.002.20
5OREJAS 2.80
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (7-6)  $10.80
$1 EXACTA (6-4)  $4.80
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (6-4-5-3)  $4.82
50-CENT TRIFECTA (6-4-5)  $5.90

Winner–Mercer Island Ch.g.6 by Tapit out of Seattle Envoy, by Deputy Minister. Bred by Sam-Son Farm (ON). Trainer: Peter Miller. Owner: Rockingham Ranch. Mutuel Pool $124,971 Daily Double Pool $14,864 Exacta Pool $62,668 Superfecta Pool $29,171 Trifecta Pool $44,314. Claimed–Mercer Island by Newman, Roger, Noren, Irv and Pagano, Ray. Trainer: William Morey. Claimed–Tough It Out by James Slatin. Trainer: Vladimir Cerin. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (6-7-6) paid $7.00. Pick Three Pool $39,079.

MERCER ISLAND three deep into the first turn, stalked outside a rival then off the rail, bid outside the pacesetter leaving the second turn to take the lead, was fanned out some into the stretch, continued off the rail and drew clear under urging then steady handling and a snug hold late. TOUGH IT OUT chased three wide then outside a rival, continued off the inside on the second turn and a bit wide into the stretch and was clearly second best. OREJAS sped to the early lead off the inside, angled in on the first turn and opened up, set the pace inside, dueled leaving the second turn, drifted out from the whip into the stretch, then drifted in through the final furlong and held third. AT EASE chased between horses then a bit off the rail, drifted in some in upper stretch, came out a bit in midstretch and was edged for the show. MIDNIGHT HARBOR dropped back inside, saved ground off the pace, came out into the stretch and weakened. LOS GATOS saved ground chasing the pace, dropped back on the second turn and in the stretch, gave way and was eased in the final furlong.

FOURTH RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $54,000. Maiden Special Weight. 4 year olds and up. Time 23.95 48.48 1:12.92 1:25.36 1:38.00


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

2Bellerin122211–hd1–hd1–½1–1½1–1Smith3.30
8Downtowner122897–hd7–17–½6–12–nsVan Dyke3.80
7Kona Coast117736–1½6–hd3–hd2–2½3–1¾Roman30.80
6Papa Jazz122644–23–hd5–hd4–14–2½Elliott22.50
3Surfside Sunset122353–hd4–hd4–hd3–hd5–1¼Desormeaux4.80
9Momma's Baby Boy12296998–3½7–16–6½Prat2.40
5Moneigh Moproblems122585–hd5–16–38–67–2½Bejarano8.50
4Harliss122422–1½2–12–15–hd8–2¼T Baze17.00
1Super Terrific122178–18–1999Talamo18.40

2BELLERIN8.605.604.20
8DOWNTOWNER 5.604.20
7KONA COAST 13.00
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (6-2)  $15.80
$1 EXACTA (2-8)  $21.00
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (2-8-7-6)  $260.83
50-CENT TRIFECTA (2-8-7)  $156.45
$1 X-5 SUPER HIGH FIVE (2-8-7-6-3)  Carryover $2,104

Winner–Bellerin B.g.4 by Malibu Moon out of Seek to Soar, by Seeking the Gold. Bred by Phillips Racing Partnership (KY). Trainer: Carla Gaines. Owner: Keith Brackpool. Mutuel Pool $282,730 Daily Double Pool $25,699 Exacta Pool $150,248 Superfecta Pool $75,146 Trifecta Pool $102,221 X-5 Super High Five Pool $2,757. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (7-6-2) paid $34.60. Pick Three Pool $19,788.

BELLERIN had good early speed and dueled inside, inched away a bit off the rail into the stretch, drifted in some and held sway under left handed urging. DOWNTOWNER a step slow to begin, went five wide into the first turn then chased outside or off the rail, went up five wide into and out of the second turn and finished well. KONA COAST four wide into the first turn, stalked outside a rival, went four wide into and on the second turn and into the stretch and also finished with interest to be edged for the place. PAPA JAZZ also caught four wide into the first turn, stalked three deep then three wide between horses into and on the second turn and into the stretch and lacked the needed late kick. SURFSIDE SUNSET stalked a bit off the rail then between foes leaving the backstretch and on the second turn and into the stretch and weakened. MOMMA'S BABY BOY four wide early, angled in outside a rival on the first turn, chased outside a foe or just off the rail, came out four wide into the stretch and could not offer the necessary response. MONEIGH MOPROBLEMS stalked a bit off the rail then inside on the backstretch and second turn and weakened in the drive. HARLISS had speed between foes then angled in and dueled outside the winner, dropped back in the stretch and also weakened. SUPER TERRIFIC settled inside then a bit off the rail leaving the backstretch, angled in on the second turn, came out into the stretch and had little left for the drive.

FIFTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $38,000. Maiden Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $100,000. Time 23.34 47.54 1:12.30 1:24.79 1:36.82


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

4Samdar122442–1½2–11–11–1½1–nsVan Dyke2.70
10Sellwood1221039–28–hd7–15–hd2–½T Baze5.70
5Camps Bay122575–17–14–hd4–13–½Talamo4.70
9Formal Dude122917–hd9–3½8–hd6–3½4–½Franco5.50
8Point Guard122856–½3–hd2–hd2–hd5–1¼Conner11.80
1Saratoga Morning122184–hd5–15–13–hd6–4Desormeaux3.00
6Chop Chop Charlie122698–1½6–½6–hd7–½7–2Maragh43.70
2Cash Pilot12221010109–1½8–2½8–3¾Sanchez159.90
7Jack and I122763–hd4–hd109–19–16Prat12.90
3War Link122321–½1–hd3–hd1010Bejarano52.20

4SAMDAR7.404.402.80
10SELLWOOD 4.603.00
5CAMPS BAY 3.00
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (2-4)  $32.20
$1 EXACTA (4-10)  $20.90
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (4-10-5-9)  $34.93
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (4-10-5-9-8)  $953.40
50-CENT TRIFECTA (4-10-5)  $34.75

Winner–Samdar B.c.3 by Uncle Mo out of Emma Carly, by Unbridled's Song. Bred by Tom Evans, Tenlane Farm & Oratis (KY). Trainer: Bob Baffert. Owner: Spendthrift Farm LLC. Mutuel Pool $347,850 Daily Double Pool $33,582 Exacta Pool $216,029 Superfecta Pool $97,618 Super High Five Pool $4,163 Trifecta Pool $139,333. Scratched–Goodwillambassador, Onde Ah Mo.

$1 Pick Three (6-2-4) paid $51.20. Pick Three Pool $36,943. 50-Cent Pick Four (7-6-2-4/11/12) 1343 tickets with 4 correct paid $73.60. Pick Four Pool $129,556. 50-Cent Pick Five (4/6-7-6-2-4/11/12) 1616 tickets with 5 correct paid $223.80. Pick Five Pool $420,606.

SAMDAR had speed between foes then dueled outside a rival, took a short lead on the second turn, inched away just off the rail leaving that turn and held on gamely under urging. SELLWOOD angled in and pulled his way along a bit off the rail, waited in traffic between foes leaving the second turn, came three deep into the stretch, split horses past midstretch and surged late to just miss. CAMPS BAY stalked between horses or outside a rival, continued outside on the second turn and four wide into the stretch and finished well. FORMAL DUDE three deep into the first turn, chased outside a rival then between foes leaving the backstretch, came out on the second turn and four wide into the stretch and found his best stride late. POINT GUARD four wide into the first turn, stalked three deep then three wide between foes leaving the second turn and into the stretch and was outfinished. SARATOGA MORNING stumbled at the start, stalked inside then between foes into and on the second turn, awaited room leaving that turn, angled in for the stretch and could not quite summon the necessary response. CHOP CHOP CHARLIE bobbled some at the start, chased a bit off the rail then inside, waited off heels leaving the second turn, came out into the stretch and lacked a rally. CASH PILOT dropped back inside, saved ground off the pace, came out leaving the second turn and three deep into the stretch and did not rally. JACK AND I stalked three deep, dropped back between horses on the second turn and weakened. WAR LINK had good early speed and angled in, dueled inside, fell back leaving the second turn, steadied in tight into the stretch and gave way.

SIXTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $20,000. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $16,000. Time 22.48 46.23 58.38 1:04.87


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

8Conquest Flatterme123671–11–11–1½1–1¼Elliott3.00
12Rizzi's Honors1231043–hd4–hd4–22–¾Franco6.10
10Sally Simpson123866–1½5–½3–hd3–1Talamo13.60
9Tee Em Eye113727–18–hd6–14–nkFalgione12.80
11Foxy Fresh123912–hd2–12–hd5–1¼Gonzalez5.20
2Ransomed118255–½3–hd5–16–1¼Ceballos31.20
6Gemini Journey123539–1½7–hd7–37–nkBejarano2.50
4Todos Santos116391010108–5Payeras9.80
1Tiz Deliteful1231108–hd9–29–1½9–1½T Baze23.40
5Tuscany Beauty123484–hd6–38–hd10Pereira17.70

8CONQUEST FLATTERME8.004.803.80
12RIZZI'S HONORS 6.805.00
10SALLY SIMPSON 8.80
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (4-8)  $40.00
$1 EXACTA (8-12)  $31.30
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (8-12-10-9)  $177.62
50-CENT TRIFECTA (8-12-10)  $168.65
$1 X-5 SUPER HIGH FIVE (8-12-10-9-11)  Carryover $2,538

Winner–Conquest Flatterme B.m.6 by Flatter out of My Antonia, by Jules. Bred by Deann Baer & Greg Baer DVM (IN). Trainer: Vladimir Cerin. Owner: Wilson, Holly and David. Mutuel Pool $229,731 Daily Double Pool $28,389 Exacta Pool $157,781 Superfecta Pool $70,071 Trifecta Pool $95,390 X-5 Super High Five Pool $3,325. Claimed–Sally Simpson by KM Racing Enterprise, Inc. Trainer: Craig Dollase. Scratched–C. C. Zipp, Tangled Up in Ju.

$1 Pick Three (2-4-8) paid $76.50. Pick Three Pool $42,064.

CONQUEST FLATTERME sped to the early lead, set the pace off the rail then inside into and on the turn, came out a bit in the stretch and held gamely under left handed urging. RIZZI'S HONORS stalked four wide then three deep on the turn and into the stretch, was between rivals in the drive and continued willingly to the end. SALLY SIMPSON chased outside then five wide into the turn, continued four wide on the turn and into the stretch and held third. TEE EM EYE settled off the rail chasing the pace, continued outside on the turn and four wide into the stretch and was outfinished. FOXY FRESH stalked between horses then off the rail on the backstretch and a bit off the fence on the turn and into the stretch and lacked the necessary late kick. RANSOMED saved ground chasing the pace throughout and did not rally. GEMINI JOURNEY chased outside a rival, split horses on the turn, came three deep into the stretch and could not offer the necessary response. TODOS SANTOS broke out and bumped a rival, settled outside a foe then off the rail, came out into the stretch and was not a threat. TIZ DELITEFUL bobbled in a bit of a slow start, settled inside chasing the pace, saved ground on the turn and into the stretch and weakened. TUSCANY BEAUTY bumped at the break, stalked between horses on the backstretch and turn and weakened in the drive.

SEVENTH RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $30,000. Starter Allowance. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Time 21.72 44.86 1:11.36 1:18.19


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

2Miz Tianjin1242118–1½4–hd2–1½1–2¼Franco3.50
1Tiny Tina118169–1½9–hd7–½2–nsElliott48.80
10Line Drive1181051–hd1–hd1–2½3–1¾Frey1.90
9Sapphire Kid118936–27–1½5–½4–½Maragh47.30
8Pasadena Princess1188105–½5–hd4–15–¾Bejarano3.90
6Albeit11969111110–66–hdCeballos60.70
4Demigoddess1174810–410–18–17–¾Franco54.20
7Cinnamon Twist109777–hd8–39–18–4Espinoza30.20
5Just Be Held124542–1½2–1½3–hd9–2¼Prat10.30
3Trap Queen126314–13–26–hd10–21Maldonado11.30
11Atrevida1181123–hd6–hd1111Blanc5.60

2MIZ TIANJIN9.005.403.40
1TINY TINA 36.4014.00
10LINE DRIVE 2.80
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (8-2)  $49.20
$1 EXACTA (2-1)  $142.00
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (2-1-10-9)  $1,105.65
50-CENT TRIFECTA (2-1-10)  $355.50
$1 X-5 SUPER HIGH FIVE (2-1-10-9-8)  Carryover $8,042

Winner–Miz Tianjin Grr.f.4 by Mizzen Mast out of Sedley, by El Prado (IRE). Bred by Scott Pierce & Debbie Pierce (KY). Trainer: J. Eric Kruljac. Owner: Condon, Gary, Kruljac, J. Eric, Sondereker, John, Yip, David and Yip, Susan. Mutuel Pool $271,016 Daily Double Pool $29,055 Exacta Pool $174,476 Superfecta Pool $82,728 Trifecta Pool $109,958 X-5 Super High Five Pool $7,211. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (4-8-2) paid $80.50. Pick Three Pool $47,690.

MIZ TIANJIN a step slow to begin, was between foes early then chased inside, came out into the stretch, went around a rival in midstretch then rallied inside under urging to gain the lead in deep stretch and won clear. TINY TINA saved ground chasing the pace, came out into the stretch, split horses in midstretch and edged a rival late for the place. LINE DRIVE had good early speed and angled in, dueled outside a rival, inched away leaving the turn, drifted out from the whip when clear in the drive and was edged late for second. SAPPHIRE KID chased between rivals then outside a foe, continued between horses on the turn, came out three deep into the stretch and lacked the needed late kick. PASADENA PRINCESS broke in a bit, chased outside, went three deep on the turn and four wide into the stretch and could not quite summon the necessary late response. ALBEIT dropped back off the rail on the backstretch and turn, was in tight off heels into the stretch, angled to the inside then split horses in deep stretch and improved position. DEMIGODDESS settled off the rail then outside a rival on the turn, came out into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. CINNAMON TWIST three wide early, chased off the rail on the backstretch and turn, came four wide into the stretch and also lacked a rally. JUST BE HELD had speed off the rail then angled in, dueled inside, stalked leaving the turn and weakened in the drive. TRAP QUEEN close up stalking the pace just off the rail, came three wide into the stretch and also weakened. ATREVIDA had speed outside then stalked outside, dropped back four wide on the turn, came three deep into the stretch and gave way.

EIGHTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $56,000. Allowance. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Time 22.81 46.39 1:10.57 1:23.10 1:35.70


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

10Battleground State126856–½4–hd3–½2–½1–½Prat6.70
1My Aunt Tillie1261810108–1½5–22–¾Nakatani13.20
4X S Gold120471–1½1–1½1–1½1–13–½Bejarano5.00
2Dreamy Gal126212–12–1½2–13–2½4–nkT Baze2.10
3Quinnie118347–18–27–14–½5–4½Talamo35.80
13Li'l Grazen12410109–hd9–hd108–1½6–½Smith18.10
6Family Girl115523–½7–15–hd6–17–8½Ceballos20.90
12Speakers126998–25–½6–½9–4½8–hdVan Dyke3.50
8Mo See Cal120634–13–hd4–1½7–hd9–5Gutierrez8.30
9Almost Reality126765–hd6–½9–½1010Desormeaux20.20

10BATTLEGROUND STATE15.408.805.20
1MY AUNT TILLIE 12.606.60
4X S GOLD 4.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (2-10)  $65.20
$1 EXACTA (10-1)  $88.80
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (10-1-4-2)  $132.48
50-CENT TRIFECTA (10-1-4)  $218.35
$1 X-5 SUPER HIGH FIVE (10-1-4-2-3)  Carryover $19,415

Winner–Battleground State Dbb.f.4 by Unusual Heat out of Freedom Dance, by Moscow Ballet. Bred by Harris Farms (CA). Trainer: Neil D. Drysdale. Owner: Harris Farms, Inc. and Bowers-Lepore, Jeanne. Mutuel Pool $292,450 Daily Double Pool $34,863 Exacta Pool $163,467 Superfecta Pool $81,122 Trifecta Pool $108,564 X-5 Super High Five Pool $14,902. Scratched–Lady Espionage, Lostintranzlation, Mizzen Glory, Streak of Luck.

$1 Pick Three (8-2-10) paid $169.70. Pick Three Pool $33,143.

BATTLEGROUND STATE angled in outside a rival then went up between horses into the backstretch, chased inside, came out in upper stretch and rallied under urging to gain the lead outside the pacesetter in deep stretch and held. MY AUNT TILLIE chased inside then a bit off the rail, came out on the second turn and five wide into the stretch and closed willingly late. X S GOLD sped to the early lead, angled in and set the pace inside, fought back in deep stretch and held third. DREAMY GAL pulled along the inside then stalked a bit off the rail, came out some in the stretch and was edged for the show. QUINNIE saved ground chasing the pace throughout and put in a late bid at a minor award. LI'L GRAZEN bumped at the start, angled in and settled outside a rival then off the rail, found the inside on the second turn and into the stretch and improved position. FAMILY GIRL stalked between horses, came out on the second turn and three wide into the stretch and weakened. SPEAKERS broke out and bumped a rival, angled in outside a rival then pulled between horses on the backstretch, went three deep into the second turn, came four wide into the stretch and had little left for the drive. MO SEE CAL three deep into the first turn, stalked three wide then between foes leaving the backstretch and outside a rival on the second turn, came out into the stretch and weakened. ALMOST REALITY four wide into the first turn, stalked three deep, fell back on the second turn, drifted five wide into the stretch and had nothing left for the drive.

NINTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $21,000. Maiden Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Price $30,000. Time 22.38 46.56 59.38 1:12.17


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

11Lolly Express1221052–hd2–1½2–3½1–2¼Bejarano6.40
12Astro Rider1221141–1½1–21–12–5½Conner7.00
2Optic1222117–14–hd3–½3–½Desormeaux0.60
8Typhoon Harry112888–26–1½5–½4–1¼Espinoza21.40
10Nine Issues122935–hd5–hd6–1½5–hdMaldonado88.20
1Sharp Ruler12219119–1½7–1½6–¾Elliott27.10
6Pepe the Legend122624–13–hd4–17–6½Martinez6.00
5Hidden My Way122566–hd7–hd8–hd8–½Pena95.80
3Agressivebrawler122313–18–1½9–39–nkLinares181.30
4Sandbed12241010–hd1110–½10–4½Pedroza18.50
7That's Gold115779–1½10–11111Franco87.60

11LOLLY EXPRESS14.805.603.60
12ASTRO RIDER 7.603.40
2OPTIC 2.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (10-11)  $141.60
$1 EXACTA (11-12)  $41.00
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (11-12-2-8)  $103.52
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (11-12-2-8-10)  $14,151.10
50-CENT TRIFECTA (11-12-2)  $77.90

Winner–Lolly Express Dbb.g.3 by Richard's Kid out of Boehle, by Atticus. Bred by Patrick Harney & Charles Reilly (CA). Trainer: Mike Puype. Owner: Harney, Patrick and Reilly, Charles. Mutuel Pool $317,789 Daily Double Pool $110,351 Exacta Pool $220,915 Superfecta Pool $137,946 Super High Five Pool $67,270 Trifecta Pool $172,901. Scratched–Fabrication.

$2 Pick Six Jackpot (2-4/11/12-8-2-10-11) . Pick Six Jackpot Carryover $7,394. $1 Pick Three (2-10-11) paid $433.90. Pick Three Pool $140,141. 50-Cent Pick Four (8-2-10-11) 660 tickets with 4 correct paid $716.95. Pick Four Pool $620,160. 50-Cent Pick Five (4/11/12-8-2-10-11) 81 tickets with 5 correct paid $2,883.30. Pick Five Pool $306,017. $2 Pick Six (2-4/11/12-8-2-10-11) 8 tickets with 5 out of 6 paid $924.20. Pick Six Pool $64,593. Pick Six Carryover $34,506.

LOLLY EXPRESS stalked four wide then three deep on the backstretch, continued off the rail on the turn and into the stretch, bid outside the runner-up under left handed urging to gain the lead a sixteenth out and won clear. ASTRO RIDER sped to the early lead, angled in and set the pace off the rail then inside, continued toward the rail in the stretch, could not match the winner in the final sixteenth but clearly bested the others. OPTIC broke in the air and slowly, pulled between horses on the backstretch and steadied a half mile out, continued between foes on the turn, came out into the stretch and gained the show late. TYPHOON HARRY broke in and bumped a rival, stalked three deep then four wide into and on the turn and five wide into the stretch, drifted in and was edged for third. NINE ISSUES chased three deep then three wide between foes on the turn and four wide into the stretch and lacked a rally. SHARP RULER settled inside then a bit off the rail, came three wide into the stretch and was not a threat. PEPE THE LEGEND stalked between horses then a bit off the rail leaving the turn and into the stretch and weakened. HIDDEN MY WAY angled in and chased inside then outside a rival on the turn and also weakened. AGRESSIVEBRAWLER saved ground stalking the pace, dropped back on the turn and had little left for the stretch. SANDBED hopped in a bit of a slow start, settled off the rail then three wide into the turn, came out five wide into the stretch and failed to menace. THAT'S GOLD broke out and bumped a rival, was between horses early, angled in and settled just off the rail then inside, came out into the stretch and gave way.


AttendanceHandle
On-Track3,638$777,436
Inter-TrackN/A$1,656,974
Out of StateN/A$5,889,770
TOTAL3,638 $8,324,180

Santa Anita Entries for Saturday, March 10.

Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 43rd day of a 59-day meet.

FIRST RACE.

About 6½ Furlongs Turf. Purse: $54,000. Maiden Special Weight. 3 year olds.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Big BuzzRafael Bejarano122Tim Yakteen9-2
2Holly BlameBrice Blanc122Paulo H. Lobo15-1
3GoodwillambassadorCorey Nakatani122Philip D'Amato15-1
4Harbor DriveDiego Sanchez122Caesar F. Dominguez50-1
5RushKyle Frey122Doug F. O'Neill10-1
6Agent BondVictor Espinoza122Peter Miller6-1
7LontaniFlavien Prat122Bob Baffert6-1
8Frenchmen StreetEvin Roman117Richard Baltas7-2
9CapallJavier Castellano122Peter Miller5-1
10Desert Stone Franklin Ceballos117Richard Baltas12-1
11Rumpus CatJoseph Talamo122Simon Callaghan20-1
12Call WestDrayden Van Dyke122Bob Baffert8-1
Also Eligible
13EnglanderGeovanni Franco122Philip D'Amato8-1

SECOND RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $54,000. Maiden Special Weight. 3 year olds.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Blame the RiderMario Gutierrez122Doug F. O'Neill8-1
2McKaleDrayden Van Dyke122Bob Baffert9-5
3Passionate RewardMike Smith122Richard E. Mandella4-1
4EvisceratorFlavien Prat122Richard Baltas10-1
5Highly DistortedMartin Pedroza122Jack Carava12-1
6Bobby AxelrodJavier Castellano122Peter Miller5-2
7Super SolJoseph Talamo122Bob Baffert6-1
8Stay GoldenCecily Evans122Louis A. Bradvica30-1

THIRD RACE.

1 1/8 Mile Turf. Purse: $56,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Well DevelopedDrayden Van Dyke124Patrick Gallagher6-1
2Fortune of War Geovanni Franco122J. Eric Kruljac20-1
3MesutEvin Roman115Carla Gaines6-1
4Van CortlandtStewart Elliott120Vladimir Cerin8-1
5AvalancheVictor Espinoza122John W. Sadler20-1
6TartiniRafael Bejarano122Jack Carava7-2
7Temple KeysTyler Conner124Richard Baltas10-1
8AccountabilityKent Desormeaux124Rafael Becerra5-1
9Incredible LuckEdwin Maldonado124Dan L. Hendricks20-1
10Malibu MusicTyler Baze122James M. Cassidy6-1
11California StreetFlavien Prat122Patrick Gallagher12-1
12The Big TrainCorey Nakatani124Peter Miller10-1
Also Eligible
13UnapologeticTiago Pereira124William Spawr9-240,000
14Bourbon SoulTyler Baze124Jeff Mullins20-140,000

FOURTH RACE.

7 Furlongs. Purse: $400,000. 'Triple Bend Stakes'. 4 year olds and up.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Edwards Going LeftTyler Baze120John W. Sadler5-2
2Horse GreedyStewart Elliott120Brian J. Koriner20-1
3Giant ExpectationsCorey Nakatani122Peter Eurton3-1
4Bobby Abu DhabiVictor Espinoza120Peter Miller8-1
5City of LightDrayden Van Dyke124Michael W. McCarthy9-5
6Captain ScottyJavier Castellano120Peter Miller3-1

FIFTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $400,000. 'Frank E. Kilroe Mile'. Stakes. 4 year olds and up.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Free RoseKent Desormeaux120Richard Baltas20-1
2Bowies HeroCorey Nakatani122Philip D'Amato6-1
3Next SharesRajiv Maragh120Richard Baltas8-1
4Syntax Geovanni Franco120Philip D'Amato15-1
5World ApprovalFlavien Prat124Mark E. Casse4-5
6What a ViewTyler Baze120Kenneth D. Black15-1
7OmMike Smith122Dan L. Hendricks5-1
8Channel MakerJavier Castellano120William I. Mott5-1

SIXTH RACE.

1 1/16 Mile. Purse: $400,000. 'San Felipe Stakes'. 3 year olds.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Bolt d'OroJavier Castellano124Mick Ruis2-1
2LomboRafael Bejarano122Michael Pender8-1
3Ayacara Kent Desormeaux120J. Keith Desormeaux8-1
4McKinzieMike Smith124Bob Baffert8-5
5AquilaMartin Pedroza120Simon Callaghan15-1
6CalexmanAlonso Quinonez120Vladimir Cerin30-1
7PeaceDrayden Van Dyke120Richard E. Mandella15-1
8KanthakaFlavien Prat120Jerry Hollendorfer4-1

SEVENTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $56,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Fast PassRuben Fuentes120Librado Barocio20-1
2Stone HandsMario Gutierrez122Doug F. O'Neill5-1
3AllaboutactionTyler Conner124Jerry Hollendorfer5-140,000
4Big LeagueStewart Elliott122Charles S. Treece4-1
5Tribal RoarTyler Baze124Genaro Vallejo5-1
6Coils GoldEvin Roman119Bob Baffert7-2
7KetosTiago Pereira120John W. Sadler5-2
8Sigur RosGeovanni Franco122Carla Gaines15-1

EIGHTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $75,000. 'China Doll Stakes'. Fillies. 3 year olds.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Ms Bad BehaviorKent Desormeaux120Richard Baltas4-1
2Treasuring Corey Nakatani120Simon Callaghan20-1
3Deep Breath Tyler Baze120Eoin G. Harty50-1
4CaliforniagoldrushFlavien Prat120Neil D. Drysdale7-2
5Slick TrickTyler Conner120John W. Sadler8-1
6Finess Bere Drayden Van Dyke120Bob Baffert6-1
7Mraseel Alonso Quinonez120Richard Baltas30-1
8Lexington Grace Javier Castellano120Ian Kruljac6-1
9Ippodamia's GirlRafael Bejarano124Mike Puype4-1
10TheodosiaMartin Pedroza122Jack Carava30-1
11Casino Red Mike Smith120Patrick Gallagher8-1
12Proud HeroineJoseph Talamo120Tim Yakteen15-1

NINTH RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $16,000. Claiming. 4 year olds and up. Claiming Price $12,500.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Gotta Get LuckyGeovanni Franco123Genaro Vallejo15-112,500
2Gutsy StreakJuan Sanchez123Mike Puype15-112,500
3Celebrate LifeAsa Espinoza113Eddie Truman6-112,500
4Rocky's ShowStewart Elliott123Charles S. Treece8-112,500
5Dad's a GamblerBrayan Pena123George Papaprodromou4-112,500
6LiberationMaria Falgione113Val Brinkerhoff15-112,500
7AmodeiMartin Pedroza123Mick Ruis12-112,500
8Mostly CloudyRuben Fuentes123Lorenzo Ruiz30-112,500
9Marvelous MaxMartin Garcia123John W. Sadler15-112,500
10Gator Don't PlayKyle Frey123Andreas Psarras20-112,500
11BitteTyler Baze123John W. Sadler4-112,500
12Liberty JackEvin Roman118William E. Morey3-112,500

TENTH RACE.

1¼ Mile. Purse: $600,000. 'Santa Anita Handicap'. Handicap. 4 year olds and up.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Top of the GameKent Desormeaux116Vladimir Cerin10-1
2Prime AttractionTiago Pereira119James M. Cassidy8-1
3Curlin RoadTyler Baze116Doug F. O'Neill12-1
4Giant ExpectationsCorey Nakatani121Peter Eurton5-1
5HoppertunityFlavien Prat121Bob Baffert7-2
6Fear the CowboyJavier Castellano118Efren Loza, Jr.3-1
7AccelerateVictor Espinoza123John W. Sadler5-2
8Mubtaahij Mike Smith122Bob Baffert4-1

ELEVENTH RACE.

1 1/8 Mile Turf. Purse: $54,000. Maiden. Fillies. 3 year olds.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Hope WinsMike Smith122Philip D'Amato4-1
2Party DancerDrayden Van Dyke122Simon Callaghan8-1
3Pacific StrikeRafael Bejarano122Peter Eurton7-2
4It's AlexusKyle Frey122Doug F. O'Neill20-1
5RancorEvin Roman117Jerry Hollendorfer5-1
6HeliocentricityTyler Conner122Jerry Hollendorfer20-1
7AhaMartin Garcia122Alexis Barba30-1
8Heaven EscapeBrice Blanc122Paulo H. Lobo8-1
9Temple PrincessGeovanni Franco122Jeff Mullins12-1
10Sekhmet's RevengeStewart Elliott122Richard Baltas10-1
11FluffheadFlavien Prat122Robert N. Falcone, Jr.12-1
12Curlin's JourneyMario Gutierrez122Dallas E. Keen6-1
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