SANTA ANITA : Semillon Favored to Win the San Marino Handicap

Semillon, called by Mike Mitchell the best horse he has ever trained, will be sent after his third consecutive U.S. victory in the $82,200 San Marino Handicap at Santa Anita today.

After making his first 13 starts in Europe, the 4-year-old Rousillon colt came to Mitchell late last year and has responded with two victories at Santa Anita. Eddie Delahoussaye will again ride Semillon, the 8-5 morning-line favorite in the 1 1/4-mile race.

Itsallgreektome, who came off a 14-month layoff to run second in an allowance race last month, is the 5-2 second choice. The 7-year-old gelding, now trained by Bob Hess, will be ridden by Kent Desormeaux and carry 120 pounds, four more than the favorite.

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Chris Antley was off his mounts again Friday after suffering a pulled groin muscle Wednesday. . . . Hollywood Wildcat won’t run in the Santa Margarita Handicap on March 6 because of a cough.