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Hello, my name is John Cherwa, and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter where Unique Bella running today should remind us how much we all miss seeing Songbird run.

It’s been truly overwhelming the number of emails we received over the first two weeks of this newsletter, the vast majority seeming to be very happy that The Times is undertaking this venture. Many of you had suggestions, good suggestions. I wish we could do them all but, sadly, we can’t.

Nothing seemed to be more popular than holding the TVG anchors and analysts accountable for their picks. For the record, I did get one email saying it was unfair to do that and that Matt Carothers helped them hit a pick four at Belmont last Sunday. Unfortunately for Carothers, he was asked to handicap the pick five.

I made mention of one anchor who I found exceedingly annoying, and heretofore will be referred to as Mr. Annoying. (By saying Mr., guess we’ve eliminated Christina Blacker, Caton Bredar and Britney Eurton, who are all terrific.) I really thought only a few would guess who that person was. Boy, was I wrong. There must have been about 20 emails, and 18 of them guessed that person. (In the media world, one email represents about 2 million readers, or something like that.) There was no confirming or denying that person’s name on my part.

Did some digging and contacted my main industry source, who doesn’t work at TVG. This guy knows almost everything and what he doesn’t know, he knows the person who does. He said MA is actually playing a character that management asked him to play and that in real life he’s actually a nice guy. One subscriber said he had met MA at a track and found him pleasant.

There is a history in television of creating those kinds of characters. Howard Cosell made a very good living being the person that people watched to either to love or hate him. Remember when ESPN hired Rush Limbaugh to comment on the NFL until he got fired for being too controversial. Duh, isn’t that why you hired him?

We may eventually reveal who MA really is, or perhaps it will remain a long-hidden secret much like Deep Throat was from the Watergate era. The only difference is everyone already knows.

Did we say annoying?

Let’s see, we put a man on the moon. We eliminated some fatal diseases through medicine. For $100K, we can get your dog cloned. But what apparently we can’t do is to get the infield videoboard at Santa Anita to work. The one post was taken hostage again during Saturday’s card. I’ve got another suggestion. The numbers on the videoboard contract and expand based on how many horses are in the race. Why don’t you create some dummy spots where the No. 1 would normally be, which would then push the No.1 to where the 2 or 3 would reside. In other words, if it’s an eight-horse race, program it like it’s a 10-horse race but start the the 1 in the third spot. I bet that would work. And thanks to a couple of friends who alerted me to the problem. You get a one-year subscription to the newsletter for free.

Santa Anita review

Roy H, running a strong stalking race, swept wide in the Grade 1 $300,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship to win his fourth race in five starts this year. The winning margin over Mr. Hinx was one length. American Anthem was third and Ransom The Moon fourth. The 5-year-old gelding paid $3.80 to win in the six-furlong race.

“He always had this ability,” said trainer Peter Miller. “As a colt, as a younger horse, he just never seemed to put it together. Once we gelded him and gave him some time off, he just blossomed into a different horse. He’s all business and just a very, very good horse.

“Hopefully we get to see this horse again in the Breeders’ Cup.” Saturday’s win gave the horse an automatic entry in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Kent Desormeaux was the jockey.

Santa Anita preview

Santa Anita’s field sizes remain strong for Sunday’s nine-race card. There are four turf races, first, fourth, seventh and ninth, and one major stakes race. The number of entrants, in sequential order are: 8, 7, 7, 10 (4 also eligible), 7, 8, 10 (1 AE), 10, 10 (1 AE).

The big race is the fifth (about 2:30), the Grade 3 $100,000 La Woman Stakes over 6.5 furlongs. Everyone is eager to see the return of Unique Bella, for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer and jockey Mike Smith. The 3-year-old filly has won four races in a row after a second in her first race. She has been off since March, when she developed a shin issue. She’s the 1-5 morning line favorite. This will be her first race against older mares. Bad Ju Ju is the second favorite at 6-1.

Elsewhere

This is the last big weekend before the Breeders’ Cup and the last batch of win-and-you’re-in races. These are the winners from Saturday:

Keeneland: Thoroughbred Club of America, qualifies for Filly & Mare Sprint. Winner: Finley’sluckycharm ($3.60 to win)

Belmont: Champagne Stakes, qualifies for Juvenile. Winner: Firenze Fire ($24)

Keeneland: First Lady Stakes, qualifies for Filly & Mare Turf. Winner: Zipessa ($35.20)

Keeneland: Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity, qualifies for Juvenile. Winner: Free Drop Billy ($5)

Belmont: Jockey Club Gold Cup, qualifies for the Classic. Winner: Diversify ($9.80)

Keeneland: Shadwell Turf Mile, qualifies for Mile. Winner: Suedois ($21.40)

Here’s a real quick look at Sunday’s win-and-you’re-in races, times are PDT.

1:13 p.m. Belmont: Frizette Stakes, qualifies for Juvenile Fillies. Favorite: Separationofpowers (9-5)

1:46 p.m. Belmont: Flower Bowl Invitational, qualifies for Filly & Mare Turf. Favorite: Grand Jete (9-5)

2:10 p.m. Keeneland: Dixiana Bourbon Stakes, qualifies for Juvenile Turf. Favorite: Tap Daddy (4-1)

2:45 p.m. Keeneland: Juddmonte Spinster Stakes, qualifies for Distaff. Favorite: Lockdown (3-1)

Jeff Nahill's SA spot play

EIGHTH RACE: #6 Kafister (4-1)

This old boy didn't have it at Del Mar following a year layoff, but he has plenty of class plus eight wins at Santa Anita from 16 starts. That must be why trainer Michael McCarthy, who rarely claims, took this 7-year-old. He drops him in class but with a win might make a small profit. McCarthy, a former Todd Pletcher assistant, is 21% with horses second off the layoff. Jockey Tyler Baze saw enough last time to stay aboard.

Jeff Nahill is a quality editor for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He can be reached at jeff.nahill@sduniontribune.com. For other selections go to his blog: fromthewinnerscircle.me

Ed Burgart’s LRC spot play

FIRST RACE: #4 Time Toget Ahead (5-2)

This gelding hasn’t started in 22 months but is entered not to be claimed per CHRB rule No. 1634, rapid 47 flat 4-furlong drill stamps readiness.

Last thought

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Now, the star of the show, Saturday’s results and Sunday’s entries.

Santa Anita Charts Results for Saturday, October 7.

Copyright 2017 by Equibase Company. Reproduction prohibited. Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 6th day of a 19-day meet. Clear & Fast

FIRST RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $21,000. Maiden Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $30,000. Time 22.14 45.89 59.00 1:13.01


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

9Ima Take Charge120936–½4–hd2–21–¾Desormeaux2.70
7Snazzy Dresser120713–11–11–hd2–¾Sutherland15.60
6Dramatic Ride115692–hd3–hd3–23–7½Roman9.80
2Awesome Prophecy1202104–hd5–25–14–½T Baze32.50
4Fabrication120465–1½7–2½7–3½5–nsBejarano2.60
1Cash Pilot1201111110–88–½6–½Elliott65.10
11Michael Mundo1201177–16–hd6–hd7–2¾Pedroza5.10
5Fight On Forever123521–½2–1½4–½8–¾Ocampo29.60
3Cause for Pardon120358–hd8–29–1½9–3¾Maldonado5.00
10Virghazi12010410–39–hd10–2010–39¾Conner11.50
8Wheres Hollywood120889–hd111111Arias96.90

9IMA TAKE CHARGE7.404.403.60
7SNAZZY DRESSER 9.604.80
6DRAMATIC RIDE 6.40
$1 EXACTA (9-7)  $75.50
$1 SUPERFECTA (9-7-6-2)  $7,890.20
50-CENT TRIFECTA (9-7-6)  $275.35

Winner–Ima Take Charge B.r.2 by Take Charge Indy out of It's a Promise, by Distorted Humor. Bred by WinStar Farm, LLC (KY). Trainer: J. Keith Desormeaux. Owner: Big Chief Racing, LLC, Rocker O Ranch, LLC and Desormeaux, J. Keith. Mutuel Pool $170,105 Exacta Pool $117,688 Superfecta Pool $48,739 Trifecta Pool $76,825. Scratched–none.

IMA TAKE CHARGE chased off the rail, advanced three deep on the turn and into the stretch, bid outside the runner-up in midstretch, drifted in some, took the lead a sixteenth out and gamely prevailed under urging. SNAZZY DRESSER prompted the pace three deep then dueled outside a rival leaving the turn, inched away a quarter mile out and into the stretch, fought back just off the rail through the final furlong and went willingly to the end. DRAMATIC RIDE prompted the pace between horses then fell back some leaving the turn and into the stretch and was coming back on late. AWESOME PROPHECY a bit slow into stride, pulled his way along inside and was in a bit tight off heels into the turn, saved ground on the bend, was in close off heels again in upper stretch, went around a rival in midstretch and split horses on the line. FABRICATION stalked the pace just off the rail on the backstretch and turn, came out some into the stretch and weakened. CASH PILOT broke a bit slowly, saved ground off the pace to the stretch, came a bit off the inside in the drive and improved position. MICHAEL MUNDO chased outside then four wide on the turn and into the stretch and did not rally. FIGHT ON FOREVER sent between horses early, dueled just off the rail then inside into and on the turn and weakened in the stretch. CAUSE FOR PARDON saved ground stalking the pace, came out into the stretch and also weakened. VIRGHAZI settled outside then three deep into the turn, continued off the rail then alongside a rival into the stretch and lacked a further response. WHERES HOLLYWOOD chased off the inside, dropped back fast on the turn, gave way and was eased in the stretch.

SECOND RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $75,000. 'Obviously Mile Stakes'. 3 year olds and up. Time 23.37 47.26 1:10.81 1:22.39 1:33.70


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

1Blackjackcat126132–12–½1–hd1–1½1–1½Desormeaux0.50
2Bird Is the Word119245–14–½4–13–12–1Prat13.40
5Cistron123513–13–1½3–½2–½3–nkT Baze9.70
3He Will12236665–½4–hd4–¾Bejarano3.90
6Tequila Joe122654–hd5–1½665–3¼Talamo8.10
4Mach One Rules126421–½1–½2–15–½6Roman14.70

1BLACKJACKCAT3.002.202.10
2BIRD IS THE WORD 6.404.40
5CISTRON 3.60
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (9-1)  $12.00
$1 EXACTA (1-2)  $7.90
$1 SUPERFECTA (1-2-5-3)  $78.70
50-CENT TRIFECTA (1-2-5)  $20.85

Winner–Blackjackcat Dbb.g.4 by Tale of the Cat out of Bootleg Annie, by Go for Gin. Bred by Al Kirkwood & Saundra Kirkwood (KY). Trainer: Mark Glatt. Owner: Kirkwood, Al and Saundra S.. Mutuel Pool $241,654 Daily Double Pool $46,861 Exacta Pool $91,621 Superfecta Pool $35,873 Trifecta Pool $58,163. Scratched–none.

BLACKJACKCAT pressed the pace inside, took a short lead on the second turn, inched away in the stretch and held on gamely under urging. BIRD IS THE WORD saved ground stalking the pace, drifted out a bit despite right handed urging a sixteenth out and gained the place. CISTRON three deep early, stalked outside a rival, bid three wide a half mile out, tracked again on the second turn, came three wide into the stretch and held third. HE WILL broke a step slowly and was squeezed some, saved ground chasing the pace, came out and waited off heels between horses into the stretch, split rivals in midstretch, was in tight off heels when crowded a sixteenth out and was edged for the show inside. TEQUILA JOE stalked outside a rival, came three wide into the stretch and was outfinished. MACH ONE RULES pulled between horses early then set a pressured pace outside the winner, fought back on the second turn, was between rivals into the stretch and weakened in the final furlong.

THIRD RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $50,000. Maiden Special Weight. 3 year olds and up. Time 21.72 44.99 57.46 1:10.26


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

3Catalina Cruiser122386–hd3–hd2–11–2¼Van Dyke3.50
2Puig125242–1½1–hd1–hd2–hdGonzalez3.60
5Little Juanito117554–hd5–2½5–53–1¼Roman3.70
1Antioch122167–34–1½3–½4–4¾Prat10.20
4Bardstown12547886–1½5–¾Desormeaux14.40
8Mister Mojo122831–hd2–14–hd6–2½T Baze4.30
7Williston Dude125725–16–½7–1½7–3½Pereira15.00
6New Dancer122613–½7–188Talamo6.30

3CATALINA CRUISER9.004.603.60
2PUIG 4.603.00
5LITTLE JUANITO 3.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (1-3)  $14.00
$1 EXACTA (3-2)  $19.80
$1 SUPERFECTA (3-2-5-1)  $274.70
50-CENT TRIFECTA (3-2-5)  $29.30

Winner–Catalina Cruiser Ch.c.3 by Union Rags out of Sea Gull, by Mineshaft. Bred by W. S. Farish (KY). Trainer: John W. Sadler. Owner: Hronis Racing LLC. Mutuel Pool $260,940 Daily Double Pool $25,550 Exacta Pool $171,191 Superfecta Pool $74,847 Trifecta Pool $112,106. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (9-1-3) paid $36.10. Pick Three Pool $59,726.

CATALINA CRUISER a bit slow to begin, pulled outside a rival then split horses into the turn, came four wide into the stretch, bid outside the runner-up in midstretch, gained the lead past the eighth pole and pulled clear late under some urging and steady handling. PUIG had good early speed and dueled inside but off the rail to the stretch, fought back just off the fence in midstretch and just held second. LITTLE JUANITO stalked off the rail then between foes into the turn, continued a bit off the fence on the bend, came out some in the stretch and was edged for the place. ANTIOCH saved ground chasing the pace, bid inside in midstretch but lacked the needed late kick. BARDSTOWN broke a bit slowly, settled just off the rail, angled in on the turn, came out some in the stretch and did not rally. MISTER MOJO had speed three deep then dueled outside the runner-up, came three wide into the stretch and weakened. WILLISTON DUDE bobbled slightly after the start, stalked outside then five wide into the turn, came three deep into the stretch and also weakened. NEW DANCER had speed between foes then stalked off the rail, went four wide between foes into the turn, angled in outside a rival leaving the turn and had little left for the stretch.

FOURTH RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $53,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000. Time 22.19 44.93 1:09.35 1:16.01


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

2Americanize123251–hd2–hd2–41–1Bejarano2.00
6City of Light120513–31–hd1–hd2–5Stevens0.70
5Sir Samson123424–2½4–34–23–½Van Dyke10.40
1Coils Gold122132–1½3–53–34–2¼Prat5.40
4Best Two Minutes125345555Pedroza26.10

2AMERICANIZE6.002.802.10
6CITY OF LIGHT 2.402.10
5SIR SAMSON 3.00
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (3-2)  $36.20
$1 EXACTA (2-6)  $6.20
$1 SUPERFECTA (2-6-5-1)  $30.30
50-CENT TRIFECTA (2-6-5)  $11.05

Winner–Americanize Grr.g.4 by Concord Point out of American Story, by Ghostzapper. Bred by Kaleem Shah Inc. (KY). Trainer: Simon Callaghan. Owner: Kaleem Shah, Inc.. Mutuel Pool $210,590 Daily Double Pool $29,386 Exacta Pool $89,473 Superfecta Pool $31,625 Trifecta Pool $59,905. Scratched–Midnight Pleasure.

$1 Pick Three (1-3-2) paid $32.10. Pick Three Pool $29,862.

AMERICANIZE dueled between horses, fought back off the rail into the stretch, drifted in and regained the advantage under urging past midstretch and inched away late. CITY OF LIGHT had speed three deep then stalked off the rail, bid again three wide into the turn to take a short lead, battled outside the winner in the stretch but could not quite match that one late. SIR SAMSON chased off the rail, angled in some on the turn and into the stretch and edged a rival late for the show. COILS GOLD had good early speed and dueled inside, fell back some into the stretch and weakened but just lost third. BEST TWO MINUTES allowed to settle off the inside, came three wide into the stretch and did not rally.

FIFTH RACE.

About 6½ Furlongs Turf. Purse: $50,000. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds. Time 22.04 44.35 1:07.44 1:13.61


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

4Favorite Trip120446–33–23–2½1–nkArroyo, Jr.15.30
5DH–Orageuse120552–12–1½1–12–1Prat6.10
7DH–Sappho 120777–hd7–15–22–1Desormeaux2.10
2Into Glamour120235–½4–hd4–hd4–nkBejarano13.50
6Bunny Yogurt120699–18–hd6–1½5–2¼Espinoza14.30
3Silken Spy120311–hd1–hd2–½6–½Talamo6.10
13Thisoleheartofmine120121011–3½10–28–1½7–1¼Blanc7.40
1In the Jeans12011210–hd9–27–1½8–3½Van Dyke27.90
11Heaven Escape1201083–hd6–1½10–19–½Elliott29.70
9Baytown Juliet120828–1½11–½9–½10–nsMitchell91.60
12Biscate1201111121211–411–11½Conner93.80
10Katherine120964–hd5–11212Nakatani4.50

4FAVORITE TRIP32.6013.209.40
5DH–ORAGEUSE 3.604.20
7DH–SAPPHO (IRE) 2.803.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (2-4)  $103.80
$1 EXACTA (4-5)  $52.20
$1 EXACTA (4-7)  $37.40
$1 SUPERFECTA (4-7-5-2)  $1,349.90
$1 SUPERFECTA (4-5-7-2)  $1,798.50
50-CENT TRIFECTA (4-5-7)  $140.45
50-CENT TRIFECTA (4-7-5)  $109.50

Winner–Favorite Trip B.f.2 by Overdriven out of Bailey's Machogirl, by Macho Uno. Bred by April Mayberry & Jackie Garcia (FL). Trainer: Peter Eurton. Owner: Ciaglia Racing LLC. Mutuel Pool $320,496 Daily Double Pool $27,347 Exacta Pool $209,714 Superfecta Pool $95,899 Trifecta Pool $139,287. Scratched–Great Ma Neri, Journal Entry.

$1 Pick Three (3-2-4) paid $290.30. Pick Three Pool $50,232. 50-Cent Pick Four (1-3-2-4) 765 tickets with 4 correct paid $169.85. Pick Four Pool $170,328. 50-Cent Pick Five (9-1-3-2-4) 259 tickets with 5 correct paid $1,720.90. Pick Five Pool $518,331.

FAVORITE TRIP stalked between horses then a bit off the rail, came out some in the stretch and rallied under urging to get up between foes late. ORAGEUSE had speed between foes then dueled outside a rival, took a short lead in the stretch, inched away under urging in midstretch and held on well but was caught late but shared the place. SAPPHO (IRE) chased a bit off the inside, came out three deep into the stretch and finished well three wide on the line. INTO GLAMOUR saved ground stalking the pace, came out into the stretch and went willingly to the wire. BUNNY YOGURT chased between horses then outside a rival, split foes in deep stretch and also finished with interest. SILKEN SPY had good early speed and dueled inside, fought back into the stretch and weakened in the final furlong. THISOLEHEARTOFMINE chased four wide then off the rail leaving the hill, came three wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. IN THE JEANS broke a bit slowly, saved ground off the pace, cut the corner into the stretch and could not offer the necessary response. HEAVEN ESCAPE four wide early, chased outside then three deep leaving the hill, was fanned five wide into the stretch and did not rally. BAYTOWN JULIET settled between horses chasing the pace, angled in leaving the hill and lacked a response in the stretch. BISCATE dropped back off the rail early, came four wide into the stretch and was not a threat. KATHERINE stalked between horses then outside a rival leaving the hill, drifted four wide into the stretch and had little left for the drive. Rail on hill at zero.

SIXTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $300,000. 'Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes'. 3 year olds and up. Time 22.07 45.03 56.78 1:08.68


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

6Roy H122623–13–1½1–hd1–1Desormeaux0.90
5Mr. Hinx119532–12–12–12–2¼Van Dyke41.30
4American Anthem119411–½1–hd3–33–2¼Smith2.60
1Ransom the Moon126154–hd4–hd4–14–5½Prat3.20
2Giant Expectations1222665–½5–1½5–1¼Stevens8.50
3Edwards Going Left119345–hd666T Baze28.30

6ROY H3.803.002.20
5MR. HINX 17.405.80
4AMERICAN ANTHEM 2.80
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (4-6)  $69.00
$1 EXACTA (6-5)  $34.80
$1 SUPERFECTA (6-5-4-1)  $417.60
50-CENT TRIFECTA (6-5-4)  $63.65

Winner–Roy H B.g.5 by More Than Ready out of Elusive Diva, by Elusive Quality. Bred by Ramona S. Bass, LLC. (KY). Trainer: Peter Miller. Owner: Rockingham Ranch and Bernsen, David A.. Mutuel Pool $414,747 Daily Double Pool $42,007 Exacta Pool $152,337 Superfecta Pool $65,244 Trifecta Pool $106,463. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (2-4-6) paid $190.00. Pick Three Pool $56,072.

ROY H had speed outside foes then stalked off the rail, continued outside a rival on the turn, bid three wide into the stretch, took a short lead under a crack of the whip in midstretch and inched away late under good handling. MR. HINX had speed between foes then dueled outside a rival, put a head in front between horses in upper stretch, fought back off the rail in the drive, drifted in a sixteenth out and could not quite match the winner late. AMERICAN ANTHEM sped to the early lead, dueled a bit off the rail then inside, fought back into the stretch, was not a match for the top pair in the final furlong but bested the others. RANSOM THE MOON saved ground chasing the pace, came out some in the stretch and lacked a rally. GIANT EXPECTATIONS unseated the rider when fractious in the gate, chased between horses on the backstretch and turn, came out into the stretch and weakened. EDWARDS GOING LEFT stalked the pace three deep on the backstretch and turn, came four wide into the stretch and also weakened.

SEVENTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $28,000. Maiden Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Prices $50,000-$40,000. Time 22.04 45.38 58.01 1:11.96


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

1Oh Man122142–12–2½2–31–½Risenhoover3.40
7Royal Trump122713–11–hd1–½2–2¼Maldonado2.50
8Royal Bar122825–hd5–34–33–½T Baze3.60
4Lipster122474–½4–13–1½4–5¼Elliott11.00
5Catability122557–17–16–15–1½Mt Garcia33.30
6Starship Chewy123699996–¾Ocampo49.00
3Run Jeanne Run122361–hd3–½5–47–3¼Bejarano3.50
2Respect the Shot120286–hd6–2½7–2½8–¾Pedroza16.80
10Desert Black115938–68–68–19Solis19.60

1OH MAN8.804.603.20
7ROYAL TRUMP 4.402.80
8ROYAL BAR 3.00
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (6-1)  $21.60
$1 EXACTA (1-7)  $16.20
$1 SUPERFECTA (1-7-8-4)  $205.20
50-CENT TRIFECTA (1-7-8)  $22.65

Winner–Oh Man Dbb.c.2 by Angus out of Rockeyhillcat, by Flying Continental. Bred by Greg James (CA). Trainer: Richard Baltas. Owner: Calvin Nguyen. Mutuel Pool $294,439 Daily Double Pool $34,351 Exacta Pool $186,674 Superfecta Pool $86,249 Trifecta Pool $128,552. Scratched–Butte City.

$1 Pick Three (4-6-1) paid $236.40. Pick Three Pool $73,168.

OH MAN had good early speed and dueled inside, fought back leaving the turn and through the stretch, drifted out a bit from the whip in deep stretch but regained the lead and proved best. ROYAL TRUMP stalked off the rail, bid three deep then outside the winner leaving the turn to put a head in front, battled outside that one through a stiff drive and was outgamed. ROYAL BAR chased four wide then outside foes into and on the turn, came four wide into the stretch and edged a rival for the show. LIPSTER stalked a bit off the rail to the stretch and was edged late for third. CATABILITY chased between horses then off the rail, angled to the inside leaving the turn and weakened. STARSHIP CHEWY bobbled in a bit of a slow start, settled off the rail then a bit off the fence on the turn and into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. RUN JEANNE RUN had speed between horses then dueled outside the winner, continued between foes midway on the turn, came out into the stretch and weakened. RESPECT THE SHOT chased inside, came out into the stretch and weakened. DESERT BLACK settled off the rail, came three wide into the stretch and had little left for the drive.

EIGHTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $70,000. 'Swingtime Stakes'. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Time 22.92 45.92 1:09.11 1:20.68 1:32.76


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

6Insta Erma122645–2½3–hd3–23–11–nsNakatani3.00
1Madame Stripes 126134–hd5–25–24–½2–nkTalamo2.50
8Belvoir Bay 122812–12–11–hd1–½3–1Desormeaux7.50
3Mrs McDougal122351–21–32–12–1½4–¾Prat1.70
4Do the Dance122423–hd4–14–hd5–25–½Roman54.50
2Lady Valeur 12628887–26–hd6–½Van Dyke14.40
5Jeremy's Legacy 122567–1½6–½6–½7–57–3½Stevens14.40
7Show Stealer122776–37–2½888T Baze54.80

6INSTA ERMA8.004.403.20
1MADAME STRIPES (ARG) 4.003.00
8BELVOIR BAY (GB) 4.00
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (1-6)  $32.80
$1 EXACTA (6-1)  $10.60
$1 SUPERFECTA (6-1-8-3)  $133.00
50-CENT TRIFECTA (6-1-8)  $27.90

Winner–Insta Erma B.f.4 by Pioneerof the Nile out of Enchanted Woods, by Woodman. Bred by Zayat Stables, LLC (KY). Trainer: Richard Baltas. Owner: Little Red Feather Racing, Medallion Racing, Premier Racing Club and McClanahan. Mutuel Pool $420,283 Daily Double Pool $46,644 Exacta Pool $199,919 Superfecta Pool $103,751 Trifecta Pool $145,668. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (6-1-6) paid $44.60. Pick Three Pool $85,914.

INSTA ERMA chased three deep then outside a rival, came three wide into the stretch and rallied under urging to get up between foes late. MADAME STRIPES (ARG) settled inside then a bit off the rail, chased outside a rival on the second turn and three deep into the stretch and finished well three wide on the line. BELVOIR BAY (GB) stalked three wide then off the rail, bid outside the pacesetter on the second turn, took a short lead leaving that turn, drifted in a bit past the eighth pole, inched away and was caught nearing the wire. MRS MCDOUGAL had speed between horses then angled in and set the pace inside, fought back along the rail on the second turn and in the stretch, steadied when crowded some past the eighth pole and was outfinished. DO THE DANCE chased between horses then inside on the backstretch and second turn, came a bit off the rail in the stretch and could not quite summon the needed late kick. LADY VALEUR (IRE) settled inside, went outside a rival on the second turn then angled to the rail into the stretch, came out in the drive and also could not quite offer the necessary late response. JEREMY'S LEGACY (IRE) chased outside a rival then a bit off the rail, came out into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. SHOW STEALER angled in and saved ground off the pace to the stretch and lacked a response in the drive. The stewards conducted an inquiry into the stretch run between the third and fourth finishers but made no change when they ruled the incident did not alter the original order of finish.

NINTH RACE.

1 1/16 Mile. Purse: $29,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Time 23.48 47.74 1:12.93 1:39.48 1:46.29


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

8Just Kidding1188107–hd5–½3–½1–hd1–1¼Roman2.60
1Tribal Jewel123181–hd4–11–hd2–½2–hdPedroza5.50
10City Steel123935–hd6–hd6–hd6–1½3–nkTalamo8.00
3Dadtaughtmewell123356–18–4½4–hd4–½4–nkPrat7.30
2Muchos Besos123272–hd1–hd2–13–1½5–½Arias75.10
4Blanket of Ice1234119–19–18–½5–hd6–½Bejarano8.30
5Pioneerof the West1235210–1210–129–1½7–hd7–1¼Desormeaux13.30
11Shackleford Banks1251091111118–1½8–4¾Van Dyke4.90
7I'malreadythere123713–hd3–½5–19–19–2¼Pereira28.40
6Indygo Bo123668–4½7–½7–110–1010–11Conner16.90
12El Super1251144–12–hd10–51111Nakatani12.10

8JUST KIDDING7.204.604.00
1TRIBAL JEWEL 5.804.40
10CITY STEEL 5.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (6-8)  $30.40
$1 EXACTA (8-1)  $23.50
$1 SUPERFECTA (8-1-10-3)  $872.90
50-CENT TRIFECTA (8-1-10)  $69.10

Winner–Just Kidding B.g.5 by Kiss the Kid out of Catomaria, by Tale of the Cat. Bred by Steve Tucker (FL). Trainer: Peter Eurton. Owner: Alesia, Sharon, Bran Jam Stables, Ciaglia Racing, LLC and Dyrdek, Rob. Mutuel Pool $350,762 Daily Double Pool $45,273 Exacta Pool $221,223 Superfecta Pool $106,481 Trifecta Pool $146,945. Claimed–Just Kidding by Chris Curtis. Trainer: Jack Carava. Claimed–Shackleford Banks by Hollendorfer LLC, Gatto Racing LLC, Tahajian, Brett and CTR Stables LLC. Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer. Scratched–Kristo.

$1 Pick Three (1-6-8) paid $110.40. Pick Three Pool $45,261.

JUST KIDDING five wide into the first turn, chased outside, went up five wide into the second turn, bid three deep into the stretch, gained the lead under urging in midstretch and inched away late. TRIBAL JEWEL had good early speed and dueled inside, fought back along the rail in the stretch, could not quite match the winner late but held second. CITY STEEL stalked four wide to the stretch and finished with interest but was edged for the place. DADTAUGHTMEWELL stalked a bit off the rail then inside, came out three wide into the stretch and finished well but was edged for third. MUCHOS BESOS dueled between horses then outside the runner-up on the second turn, fought back between horses into the stretch and to deep stretch and was edged for a minor award. BLANKET OF ICE saved ground chasing the pace throughout and was outfinished. PIONEEROF THE WEST unhurried off the rail then outside a rival, came out on the second turn and five wide into the stretch and found his best stride late. SHACKLEFORD BANKS unhurried off the rail for six furlongs, swung six wide into the stretch, moved up to midstretch then had a mild bid late . I'MALREADYTHERE dueled three deep between foes, dropped back on the second turn and weakened. INDYGO BO chased off the rail then between foes on the backstretch and into the second turn, continued outside a rival then between foes into the stretch and lacked a rally. EL SUPER five wide early, dueled four wide, dropped back between foes on the second turn, came wide into the stretch and gave way.

TENTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $30,000. Starter Allowance. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Time 22.91 46.23 1:10.15 1:22.07 1:34.05


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

2Candy Swirls122221–1½1–1½1–hd1–½1–1¼Stevens6.40
3Looking At Thelake1203107–18–1½7–1½4–½2–¾Bejarano3.70
5Midnight Swinger123532–hd2–½2–12–1½3–½Prat2.70
4Shazara1254121211–½9–hd8–½4–1T Baze3.50
10Tammy's Window1201078–½6–hd6–hd6–15–¾Van Dyke5.70
1Lookinforadanger123153–hd3–1½3–hd3–1½6–¾Conner23.50
8Ragazza Di Vola120815–15–1½5–15–17–½Arroyo, Jr.51.70
7Road Test115786–hd7–18–hd10–3½8–¾Roman20.30
6Blondy's Reward123649–hd10–210–29–hd9–3½Boulanger137.40
9Bridal Arch12091110–29–hd11–2½11–510–½Pereira26.60
11Fly Far Away1231164–24–1½4–17–hd11–11¼Nakatani22.80
12Pattin for a Dance12012911–112121212Puglisi103.00

2CANDY SWIRLS14.807.004.60
3LOOKING AT THELAKE 4.603.20
5MIDNIGHT SWINGER 3.00
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (8-2)  $57.00
$1 EXACTA (2-3)  $30.80
$1 SUPERFECTA (2-3-5-4)  $289.40
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (2-3-5-4-10)  $1,062.50
50-CENT TRIFECTA (2-3-5)  $60.35

Winner–Candy Swirls B.f.3 by Twirling Candy out of Duchess Zea, by Ascot Knight. Bred by Barry Becker & Judith Becker (KY). Trainer: William Spawr. Owner: Becker, Barry and Judith. Mutuel Pool $366,314 Daily Double Pool $121,126 Exacta Pool $216,878 Superfecta Pool $116,447 Super High Five Pool $30,908 Trifecta Pool $162,521. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (6-8-2) paid $204.10. Pick Three Pool $152,353. 50-Cent Pick Four (1-6-8/9-2) 1434 tickets with 4 correct paid $434.55. Pick Four Pool $816,571. $2 Pick Six (4-6-1-6-8/9-2) 35 tickets with 5 out of 6 paid $602.60. Pick Six Pool $181,251. Pick Six Carryover $96,825. $2 Pick Six Jackpot (4-6-1-6-8/9-2) . Pick Six Jackpot Carryover $224,703.

CANDY SWIRLS had speed outside a rival then inched away, set the pace inside, fought back when challenged, came a bit off the rail on the second turn, inched away again a sixteenth out and proved best while being flagged with the whip under good handling. LOOKING AT THELAKE saved ground chasing the pace and went up the rail in the lane for the place. MIDNIGHT SWINGER stalked off the rail then bid outside the winner on the second turn, was carried out a bit into the stretch, fought back outside that one to deep stretch and held third. SHAZARA broke a bit slowly, settled inside then outside a rival leaving the backstretch and three wide on the second turn, swung five wide into the stretch and was edged for the show. TAMMY'S WINDOW four wide into the first turn, stalked three deep, came five wide into the stretch and was outfinished. LOOKINFORADANGER saved ground stalking the pace, came a bit off the rail in the stretch and lacked the needed response. RAGAZZA DI VOLA angled in and chased inside, came out on the second turn and three deep into the stretch and did not rally. ROAD TEST chased between horses, came out into the stretch and lacked the necessary late kick. BLONDY'S REWARD saved ground chasing the pace throughout and could not summon the needed response in the lane. BRIDAL ARCH broke a bit slowly, chased three deep then outside a rival and between foes into the second turn, continued off the rail and was not threat in the lane. FLY FAR AWAY stalked three deep then off the rail, came out four wide into the stretch and weakened. PATTIN FOR A DANCE angled in and settled off the pace inside, came out into the stretch and lacked a further response.


AttendanceHandle
On-Track10,102$1,785,285
Inter-TrackN/A$2,568,098
Out of StateN/A$6,792,920
TOTAL10,102 $11,146,303

Santa Anita Entries for Sunday, October 8.

Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 7th day of a 19-day meet.

FIRST RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $51,000. Allowance. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. State bred.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Moonshine AnnieGary Stevens122Mark Glatt4-1
2Mizzen GloryTyler Baze125Philip D'Amato12-1
3Jill MaddenMartin Pedroza120Andrew Lerner20-1
4My Pi RomancerFlavien Prat122J. Keith Desormeaux2-1
5La Premiere EtoileVictor Espinoza125Doug F. O'Neill12-1
6R Sunday SurpriseIsrael Ocampo122Kristin Mulhall4-1
7Lethal LegacyCorey Nakatani123Gary Stute10-1
8SpeakersDrayden Van Dyke122Patrick Gallagher5-2

SECOND RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $32,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $75,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1OmertaKent Desormeaux120Jeff Bonde12-175,000
2AvailStewart Elliott120Art Sherman3-175,000
3SnakedTiago Pereira120Steven Miyadi5-275,000
4Krissys ManicureRafael Bejarano120Richard Baltas2-175,000
5SpiritualistFlavien Prat120Mark Glatt6-175,000
6Mischievious LassEvin Roman115Jerry Hollendorfer6-175,000
7Curlin's JourneyTyler Baze120Dallas E. Keen12-175,000

THIRD RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $51,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $50,000. State bred.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Empress of LovTyler Baze120Gary Sherlock10-150,000
2Mama's KidJuan Ochoa120Sal Gonzalez6-1
3Sharona SunsetMartin Garcia120Marcia Stortz8-1
4EstherfourfourteenTyler Conner120Steven Miyadi12-1
5Pulpit RiderStewart Elliott120Mike Puype9-5
6Silverspun PickupMartin Pedroza120Michael Machowsky6-1
7Family GirlKent Desormeaux120Peter Miller8-5

FOURTH RACE.

About 6½ Furlongs Turf. Purse: $50,000. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1LuminosoRafael Bejarano120Doug F. O'Neill12-1
2Trust Fund KittyMartin Pedroza120Michael Machowsky6-1
3Great Ma NeriTiago Pereira120Lorenzo Ruiz9-2
4FactorofwonTyler Baze120Mark Glatt12-1
5Sweet Sophie GraceGary Stevens120Mark Glatt8-1
6Camino Song Joseph Talamo120Philip D'Amato6-1
7FracasEvin Roman115Simon Callaghan6-1
8LimariFlavien Prat120Jerry Hollendorfer6-1
9Roses and CandyBrice Blanc120Ronald L. McAnally12-1
10Ever So TrueKent Desormeaux120Peter Miller7-2
Also Eligible
11Ippodamia's GirlDrayden Van Dyke120Mike Puype6-1
12Lake GenevaDrayden Van Dyke120Thomas F. Proctor4-1
13PolishedMike Smith120Richard Baltas5-1
14Navajo Dreamer Corey Nakatani120Richard Baltas6-1

FIFTH RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $100,000. 'LA Woman Stakes'. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Sturdy OneNorberto Arroyo, Jr.122Ian Kruljac20-1
2Cuddle AlertEdwin Maldonado122Reed Saldana15-1
3Bad Ju JuDrayden Van Dyke122Peter Miller6-1
4Princess KarenKent Desormeaux119Jeff Bonde8-1
5Unique BellaMike Smith121Jerry Hollendorfer1-5
6Dis Smart CatGary Stevens122Matthew Chew20-1
7Lunar EmpressFlavien Prat122Richard Baltas15-1

SIXTH RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $32,000. Claiming. Fillies. 3 year olds. Claiming Prices $32,000-$28,000. State bred.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Holy MoseySasha Risenhoover122Molly J. Pearson12-132,000
2Gemini JourneyRafael Bejarano122William Spawr4-132,000
3BitzkaVictor Espinoza122John W. Sadler7-232,000
4Sly HumorEvin Roman117Vladimir Cerin5-132,000
5Norwegian SpyFlavien Prat120Mark Glatt5-128,000
6Her Big MomentTyler Conner120Vladimir Cerin20-128,000
7BetdesilvergoldTyler Baze122Tim Yakteen6-132,000
8What a TenEdwin Maldonado122Peter Eurton5-232,000

SEVENTH RACE.

About 6½ Furlongs Turf. Purse: $50,000. Maiden Special Weight. 3 year olds and up. State bred.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Tule FogSantiago Gonzalez122Javier Jose Sierra15-1
2TatarKent Desormeaux125Edward R. Freeman4-1
3Mr. MatlockStewart Elliott125Kenneth D. Black12-1
4AccreditationRafael Bejarano125Hector O. Palma12-1
5Bold PapaCorey Nakatani125Richard Baltas3-1
6Copper WindDrayden Van Dyke122Richard E. Mandella8-1
7ChidamacTiago Pereira122Matthew Chew30-1
8Catfish HunterFlavien Prat122Steven Miyadi6-1
9Vegas VicEdwin Maldonado122Philip D'Amato5-2
10Hes Knot UnusualTyler Baze122Mark Glatt12-1
Also Eligible
11GosofarEvin Roman120Adam Kitchingman4-1

EIGHTH RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $24,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $20,000-$18,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Jes JaaSantiago Gonzalez121Mark Glatt5-118,000
2NardoFlavien Prat123Mike Puype6-120,000
3Papa TurfKent Desormeaux123J. Keith Desormeaux6-120,000
4Native TreasureEvin Roman120William E. Morey9-220,000
5Iron RobTyler Conner123George Papaprodromou5-120,000
6KafisterTyler Baze123Michael W. McCarthy4-120,000
7Hay Dude Martin Pedroza123Andrew Lerner15-120,000
8Tasunke WitcoTiago Pereira123Jack Carava6-120,000
9Old Man LakeEdwin Maldonado123Rafael Becerra12-120,000
10Tiz LoveFelipe Martinez123Patricia Harrington30-120,000

NINTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $28,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $32,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Lord of ChaosRafael Bejarano125William E. Morey6-132,000
2Crown the KittenMartin Pedroza125Sean McCarthy9-232,000
3Burger and Fries Evin Roman120Adam Kitchingman12-132,000
4Secreto PrimeroJoseph Talamo125Michael Machowsky5-132,000
5BuymeabondKent Desormeaux125Jack Carava5-132,000
6Pound Piece Brice Blanc125Patrick Gallagher6-132,000
7Atomic RuleDrayden Van Dyke125Doug F. O'Neill8-132,000
8A Red Tie DayCorey Nakatani125Richard Baltas7-232,000
9Beantown BoysSantiago Gonzalez122Robert B. Hess, Jr.20-132,000
10Batti Man Stewart Elliott125Molly J. Pearson15-132,000
Also Eligible
11VerracoSantiago Gonzalez125James M. Cassidy20-132,000

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