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Hello, my name is John Cherwa, and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter, and our condolences to any owner or trainer who has suffered the untimely death of a horse.

You could read between the lines when trainer Doug O’Neill said earlier this week, when speaking of Irap, that “we are always cautious when reporting on long-term recoveries, Irap is having a good day today.”

“A good day,” meant to be positive, really defined his situation as day to day.

On Friday, owners Paul and Zillah Reddam announced on O’Neill’s Facebook page that Irap was euthanized at New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania because of laminitis.

“It is with great sadness that we heard today that Irap had developed laminitis. Not wanting him to suffer, we have made the decision to euthanize him. We would like to thank Dr. Dean Richardson and his team at New Bolton for doing their best with Irap, as well as Dr. Ryan Carpenter for jumping on a plane when he learned of Irap's injury.

“We also want to thank Doug O'Neill and his entire staff for the wonderful care they took of Irap throughout his racing career. Irap provided many thrills over the past year and he changed from maiden to graded stakes winner overnight. He developed into a top race horse who carried himself with tremendous dignity and a level of class that is rare.

“We count ourselves lucky to have been part of his life for an all too brief time.”

Sadly, we foreshadowed this on Thursday with the explanation by Dr. Rick Arthur, equine director at both the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the California Horse Racing Board, on why laminitis, a painful inflammation of the hoof, is the great killer of horses.

“Laminitis is one of the most common causes of untimely death in all horses, but race horses are less prone than others,” Arthur said. “You have to remember that horses are basically standing on their fingernails. When they get a fever, there is a tendency of the laminae to lose its holding power and the coffin bone can separate.”

He further explained that the most severe cases are called foundering, which is very painful. Presumably, that was Irap’s condition.

The 3-year-old colt won almost $1.7 million this year, starting slowly until he won the Bluegrass Stakes at odds of 31-1. He finished 18th in the Kentucky Derby, but came back to win the Ohio and Indiana Derbys, finish third in the Travers, and take second in the Pennsylvania Derby, where he broke the sesamoid of his left front leg after crossing the finish line.

If you look at all the major Derby prep winners you’ll find Gormley and Classic Empire retired. And, perhaps the best of them all, Mastery, also retired because of injury even before the Kentucky Derby.

This is an experience that every owner and trainer has gone through way too many times. Once is too much. And, we don’t want to paint this death as any more sad or tragic than that of a cheap claimer, because it’s not.

It’s just the part of the sport that always leaves your stomach a little unsettled.

Clarifications

We got a couple of things wrong in Friday’s newsletter, besides the wrong entries, which we corrected. In the Mick Ruis Q&A (and people are loving this guy more after reading it), we had the wrong last name of his great-grandfather. It’s Peter Rios, which was Mick’s grandmother’s maiden name. And, an update after we closed shop Friday: Jockey Israel Ocampo did suffer a broken left thumb and will be out indefinitely. Joe Talamo, who suffered a bruised right thigh, will return to racing next Thursday.

Santa Anita preview

The feature on Saturday is the $100,000 California Flag Handicap, the fifth race at about 2:30 p.m. You can guess one of the conditions from the title of the race, the others are it’s for 3-year-olds and up, down the turfside hill course at about 6½ furlongs. The favorite is Tribalist at 9-5. The 6-year-old gelding won four of his last five starts and in the last race was compromised in the Eddie D. when there was a loose horse near the front of the pack. Richard’s Boy is at 2-1 likely because of his dominance on the downhill course. In eight races, he’s won two, finished second four times with one third. Gold Rush Dancer is at 3-1 and B Squared is 5-1.

It’s a nine-race card with plenty of good betting opportunities. There are three turf races — the third, featured fifth and ninth. Here are the field sizes, in race order: 8, 8, 7, 8, 7, 0, 8, 7, 12 (2 also eligibles).

Elsewhere preview

Here’s a look at the big, or if not big then graded or worth more than $100,000, races on Saturday. Post times are PDT.

9:55 a.m. Belmont: Maid of the Mist Stakes, $250,000, fillies, 2-year-olds, 1 mile. Favorite: Pure Silver (2-1)

10:23 Laurel: Maryland Million Nursery, $100,000, 2-year-olds, 6 furlongs. Favorite: Jamaican Don (8-5)

10:28 Belmont: Iroquis Stakes, $150,000, fillies and mares, 3 and up, 1 1/8 miles. Favorite: Quezon (8-5)

10:55 Laurel: Maryland Million Sprint, $100,000, 3 and up, 6 furlongs. Favorite: Blu Moon Ace (9-5)

11:01 Belmont: Ticonderoga Stakes, $200,000, fillies and mares, 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Favorite: Fifty Five (5-2)

11:14 Belmont: Empire Classic Stakes, $300,000, 3 and up, 1 1/8 miles. Favorite: Twisted Tom (2-1)

11:27 Laurel: Maryland Million Lassie, $100,000, fillies, 2-year-olds, 6 furlongs. Favorite: Limited View (2-1)

12:07 p.m. Belmont: Sleepy Hollow Stakes, $250,000, 2-year-olds, 1 mile. Favorite: Stoney Bennett (5-2)

12:33 Laurel: Maryland Million Distaff, $100,000, fillies and mares, 3 and up, 7 furlongs. Favorite: Crabcakes (3-5)

1:06 Laurel: Maryland Million Turf, $125,000, 3 and up, 1 mile on the turf. Favorite: Just Howard (8-5)

1:13 Belmont: Hudson Stakes, $150,000, 3 and up, 6 ½ furlongs. Favorite: Weekend Hideaway (3-1)

1:40 Laurel: Maryland Million Ladies, $125,000, fillies and mares, 3 and up, 1 1/8 on the turf. Favorite: Great Soon (3-1)

1:46 Belmont: Mohawk Stakes, $200,000, 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Favorite: Offering Plan (6-5)

1:54 Woodbine: Bunty Lawless Stakes, $125,000, 3 and up, 1 mile on the turf. Favorite: Mr. Havercamp (8-5)

2:13 Laurel: Maryland Million Classic, $150,000, 3 and up, 1 1/8 miles. Favorite: John Jones (2-1)

2:19 Belmont: Empire Distaff Stakes, $250,000, fillies and mares, 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles. Literata (3-1)

2:29 Santa Anita: California Flag Stakes, $100,000, 3 and up, 6 ½ furlongs on the turf. (see above)

2:30 Keeneland: Lexus Raven Run Stakes, Grade 2, $250,000, fillies, 3 year olds, 7 furlongs. Favorite: Tequillita, Miss Sunset (4-1)

6:44 Delta Downs: Gold Cup, $100,000, 3 and up, 1 mile. Favorite: Underpressure (5-2)

Jeff Nahill’s SA spot play

NINTH RACE: #12 Paved (8-1)

Jockey Flavien Prat certainly could have ridden others in this maiden turf event, but he choose to get aboard this first-timer from the Michael McCarthy barn. This 2-year-old cost $320,000 at auction this year so she must have some talent. The sire Quality Road gets 9 percent winner first time on the grass. This filly is out of a Cozzene mare so there is plenty of grass breeding on the bottom side. Let's hope Prat had made the right choice.

FRIDAY'S RESULT: Bee Sweet was hung three wide all the way around after a start from the No. 9 post and finished off the board at 11-1 in the eighth race.

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

FOURTH RACE: #4 Worker (4-1)

He stumbled off a horse’s heels when bumped inward in last rugged trial outing to disregard. He was a sharp third in debut from the rail post and impressed in earlier solo 12.2 gate work.

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

Santa Anita Charts Results for Friday, October 20.

Copyright 2017 by Equibase Company. Reproduction prohibited. Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 13th day of a 19-day meet. Cloudy & Firm

FIRST RACE.

1 1/8 Mile Turf. Purse: $50,000. Maiden Special Weight. 3 year olds and up. Time 23.29 47.73 1:12.00 1:35.52 1:47.01


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

5Malibu Music122543–1½4–1½4–1½3–31–nkGonzalez3.90
3Indoctrination 122331–hd1–½1–½1–hd2–½Mn Garcia7.20
6Bellerin122612–hd2–12–12–½3–nkSmith9.90
8Icy Street122868–hd8–½8–24–hd4–1¾Van Dyke1.40
2Odyssey Explorer122225–16–1½6–½5–25–1¼Pena32.20
4Acker122489997–hd6–3¼Stevens8.70
7Mr. Magico122797–1½7–17–hd6–hd7–½Blanc58.20
1Cozmic One124176–15–hd5–198–1¾Espinoza6.80
9Wise Curlin124954–½3–hd3–hd8–19Gutierrez11.80

5MALIBU MUSIC9.805.203.60
3INDOCTRINATION (IRE) 7.404.80
6BELLERIN 8.20
$1 EXACTA (5-3)  $35.00
$1 SUPERFECTA (5-3-6-8)  $1,378.00
50-CENT TRIFECTA (5-3-6)  $213.95

Winner–Malibu Music Grr.c.3 by Malibu Moon out of Song of Hours, by Unbridled's Song. Bred by Malibu Farm, LLC (KY). Trainer: James M. Cassidy. Owner: D P Racing. Mutuel Pool $174,539 Exacta Pool $102,859 Superfecta Pool $51,236 Trifecta Pool $70,077. Scratched–none.

MALIBU MUSIC prompted the pace between foes then took back on the first turn and stalked inside, bid along the rail in the stretch, gained a slim advantage under urging in deep stretch and gamely prevailed. INDOCTRINATION (IRE) between horses early, angled in and dueled inside, came out a bit into the stretch, fought back between foes through a stiff drive and went willingly to the wire. BELLERIN pressed the pace three deep then outside the runner-up, was three wide into and through the stretch and also went on willingly late. ICY STREET chased outside then alongside a rival, came three deep into the stretch and finished with interest four wide on the line. ODYSSEY EXPLORER saved ground stalking the pace, came a bit off the rail in the stretch and was outfinished. ACKER broke a bit slowly, settled just off the rail, came out on the second turn and three wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. MR. MAGICO broke a bit in the air, chased just off the inside then between foes on the second turn, found the inside in the stretch and did not rally. COZMIC ONE came off the rail and pulled between foes in the run to the first turn, chased outside a rival then off the rail on the second turn, came four wide into the stretch and also lacked a late kick. WISE CURLIN chased three deep on the first turn then stalked outside a rival, came three wide into the stretch and weakened.

SECOND RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $19,000. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $16,000-$14,000. Time 22.17 46.06 58.98 1:12.34


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

3Jenna's Faith124234–hd4–1½3–11–½Roman0.70
7Tuscany Beauty124621–hd1–12–1½2–½Gutierrez4.30
4Rizzi's Honors124353–12–½1–½3–4½Conner2.50
6Journeyonthemove124512–13–24–2½4–1¾Elliott16.60
1Just Bookin1241665–½5–35–8¼Hernandez33.30
5Magical Lucy113445–1666Solis13.10

3JENNA'S FAITH3.402.202.10
7TUSCANY BEAUTY 3.002.40
4RIZZI'S HONORS 2.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (5-3)  $18.20
$1 EXACTA (3-7)  $5.80
$1 SUPERFECTA (3-7-4-6)  $44.30
50-CENT TRIFECTA (3-7-4)  $6.55

Winner–Jenna's Faith B.m.5 by Idiot Proof out of Jenna's Joy, by Half Term. Bred by Harold Tillema & Pamela Tillema (CA). Trainer: Ronald W. Ellis. Owner: Hotter Than H Racing LLC. Mutuel Pool $105,328 Daily Double Pool $32,468 Exacta Pool $49,663 Superfecta Pool $24,450 Trifecta Pool $36,046. Claimed–Jenna's Faith by Gulliver Racing LLC and Morey, William E. Trainer: William Morey. Claimed–Rizzi's Honors by Exelby, Randy and Glatt, Mark. Trainer: Mark Glatt. Scratched–Warren's Purrfect.

JENNA'S FAITH stalked between horses then a bit off the rail on the turn, came three deep into the stretch, bid three wide under left handed urging past midstretch to gain the lead in late stretch and gamely prevailed. TUSCANY BEAUTY had speed outside then dueled alongside a rival, inched away on the turn, fought back off the fence then along the rail in the drive to put a head back in front in deep stretch and continued willingly. RIZZI'S HONORS stalked outside a rival then inside, came out leaving the turn, bid outside the runner-up into the stretch, took a short lead, battled three wide through the final sixteenth and also went on willingly late. JOURNEYONTHEMOVE had speed between foes and dueled a bit off the rail then inside nearing the turn, stalked along the fence on the turn and into the stretch and weakened in the drive. JUST BOOKIN broke a bit inward and a step slowly, was sent along inside, saved ground stalking the pace, came a bit off the rail in the stretch and also weakened. MAGICAL LUCY stalked three deep then outside a rival into the stretch and had little left for the drive.

THIRD RACE.

About 6½ Furlongs Turf. Purse: $53,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $62,500. Time 21.47 43.69 1:06.32 1:12.35


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½StrFinJockey$1

1Tillie's Lily120121–31–1½1–1½1–1½Prat1.00
2Swirling115232–22–12–½2–1¼Roman5.10
3Snow Cloud 117314–½3–½3–3½3–3¼Fuentes15.10
5Fact of Life120543–hd5–45–1½4–1½Mn Garcia8.60
4Sturdy One122465–54–1½4–2½5–¾Nakatani4.30
6Betty Draper124656666Espinoza4.60

1TILLIE'S LILY4.002.802.40
2SWIRLING 4.002.60
3SNOW CLOUD (IRE) 4.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (3-1)  $7.80
$1 EXACTA (1-2)  $9.10
$1 SUPERFECTA (1-2-3-5)  $185.20
50-CENT TRIFECTA (1-2-3)  $20.20

Winner–Tillie's Lily B.f.3 by Distorted Humor out of Supreme, by Empire Maker. Bred by Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC (KY). Trainer: Jonathan Thomas. Owner: Southwind Stables, Inc.. Mutuel Pool $166,007 Daily Double Pool $10,999 Exacta Pool $99,509 Superfecta Pool $36,908 Trifecta Pool $58,004. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (5-3-1) paid $20.70. Pick Three Pool $47,295.

TILLIE'S LILY quickly sprinted clear, set the pace a bit off the rail then inside down the hill and into the stretch and held on gamely under urging. SWIRLING close up stalking the winner a bit off the rail to the stretch, could not catch that one but was second best. SNOW CLOUD (IRE) stalked a bit off the rail then inside down the hill, came out some in upper stretch and bested the others. FACT OF LIFE chased three deep then outside a rival, continued off the inside leaving the hill and did not rally. STURDY ONE stumbled at the start, chased between foes then off the rail, continued three wide leaving the hill and into the stretch and weakened. BETTY DRAPER dropped back off the rail then angled to the inside leaving the hill, cut the corner into the stretch, continued inside and lacked a rally. Rail on hill at 7 feet.

FOURTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $28,000. Maiden Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $50,000-$40,000. Time 22.37 46.29 58.73 1:05.31


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

3Mister Mojo120322–½1–hd1–1½1–2½T Baze1.80
2Street to Indy124255–hd3–hd2–½2–2¼Elliott15.60
4Ya Gotta Wanna122487–46–hd5–13–½Maldonado8.20
8Caray122863–½4–14–14–½Pereira6.50
1Chin Tu120141–hd2–23–25–nsPena67.90
7Psychedelicat122736–½5–16–16–1¼Gutierrez1.60
6Dominant Don115614–17–57–97–14½Roman7.30
5King of Leon 124578888Bednar70.40

3MISTER MOJO5.603.402.60
2STREET TO INDY 8.205.20
4YA GOTTA WANNA 3.80
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (1-3)  $11.40
$1 EXACTA (3-2)  $19.60
$1 SUPERFECTA (3-2-4-8)  $537.80
50-CENT TRIFECTA (3-2-4)  $60.85

Winner–Mister Mojo Ch.g.3 by Biondetti out of Harliday, by Harlan's Holiday. Bred by Lucy Edwards & Randell Edwards (FL). Trainer: Jeff Mullins. Owner: RAD Stable LLC, Bone, R., Corbett, T., Gilchrist, G. and Strauss, W.. Mutuel Pool $137,663 Daily Double Pool $17,938 Exacta Pool $85,810 Superfecta Pool $47,537 Trifecta Pool $62,700. Claimed–Dominant Don by Hronis Racing LLC. Trainer: John Sadler. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (3-1-3) paid $7.50. Pick Three Pool $13,259.

MISTER MOJO dueled between horses then outside a rival on the turn, inched away approaching the stretch, kicked clear and held under left handed urging. STREET TO INDY saved ground stalking the pace, came out leaving the turn and again into the stretch and was clearly second best. YA GOTTA WANNA pulled his way between horses stalking the pace and steadied in tight into the turn, angled in on the turn, came out some in the stretch and split horses late for the show. CARAY pressed the pace four wide on the backstretch, stalked outside on the turn, came three deep into the stretch and was edged for third. CHIN TU had good early speed and dueled inside, fought back on the turn, continued along the fence in the stretch and was outfinished for a minor award. PSYCHEDELICAT four wide early, stalked three deep, continued outside on the turn and three wide into the stretch and lacked the needed late kick. DOMINANT DON prompted the pace three deep between foes on the backstretch, dropped back between rivals on the turn and weakened. KING OF LEON (ARG) dropped back off the rail, angled to the inside on the turn, came out into the stretch and gave way.

FIFTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $17,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. Time 22.53 47.04 59.57 1:06.12


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

7Chay Up and Away120751–hd1–½1–21–5½Puglisi1.10
10Knowitallhousewife1151033–hd3–12–2½2–1¼Roman1.70
2Miss Napper Tandy122246–4½5–hd3–13–2¾Pena19.20
4Shady Love110424–14–1½4–24–1Sorese52.20
1Solar Corona120198–hd8–½7–35–½Boulanger7.50
8Sweet Miss Derby110867–2½7–45–16–2¾Payeras58.60
5Sonnet's Joy125579–½9–28–hd7–9¾Ebow62.60
9Gypsy Treasure114912–½2–hd6–½8–nsFuentes16.70
6Molinita120685–hd6–3½9–109–17¼Pereira10.90
3Atchafalaya12231010101010Mitchell108.80

7CHAY UP AND AWAY4.202.602.40
10KNOWITALLHOUSEWIFE 2.602.40
2MISS NAPPER TANDY 4.60
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (3-7)  $12.00
$1 EXACTA (7-10)  $4.40
$1 SUPERFECTA (7-10-2-4)  $220.60
50-CENT TRIFECTA (7-10-2)  $8.60

Winner–Chay Up and Away Ch.f.3 by Sway Away out of My Little Cokie, by Posse. Bred by Premier Thoroughbreds LLC, RichardMeister & Rusty Brown (CA). Trainer: Paul G. Aguirre. Owner: Pagano, Ray and Poppert, John J.. Mutuel Pool $164,006 Daily Double Pool $14,703 Exacta Pool $133,944 Superfecta Pool $94,926 Trifecta Pool $100,659. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (1-3-7) paid $11.00. Pick Three Pool $39,714. 50-Cent Pick Four (2/3-1-3-7) 7092 tickets with 4 correct paid $11.20. Pick Four Pool $104,551. 50-Cent Pick Five (5-2/3-1-3-7) 3716 tickets with 5 correct paid $90.35. Pick Five Pool $390,567.

CHAY UP AND AWAY had speed off the rail then set a pressured pace between horses on the backstretch and inside on the turn, inched away into the stretch and drew clear under some urging with the whip turned down and steady handling. KNOWITALLHOUSEWIFE pressed the pace four wide on the backstretch then three deep on the turn and outside the winner into the stretch and held second. MISS NAPPER TANDY saved ground stalking the pace, came out leaving the turn and three deep into the stretch and bested the rest. SHADY LOVE went up inside to prompt the pace then stalked on the turn and weakened in the stretch. SOLAR CORONA chased along the inside, cut the corner into the stretch and lacked a rally. SWEET MISS DERBY settled off the rail, angled to the inside leaving the backstretch, came out on the turn and three wide into the stretch and did not rally. SONNET'S JOY settled outside a rival then between horses on the backstretch and alongside a foe on the turn, continued a bit off the rail into the stretch and lacked a further response. GYPSY TREASURE dueled three deep between horses on the backstretch and between foes on the turn, dropped back leaving the turn and weakened. MOLINITA chased between horses then outside a rival on the turn and had little left for the stretch. ATCHAFALAYA broke a bit slowly, settled off the rail then three deep leaving the backstretch, dropped back on the turn and gave way.

SIXTH RACE.

1 1/8 Mile Turf. Purse: $50,000. Maiden Special Weight. 3 year olds and up. Time 22.68 46.55 1:10.45 1:34.71 1:46.57


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

3Saltini124313–24–1½4–hd4–1½1–½Elliott5.60
4Combat Zone122484–hd5–1½5–2½1–hd2–¾Prat3.30
5Cascade Rock 122565–3½3–12–12–½3–½Conner5.80
2Friendly Outthedor117256–4½6–66–3½5–2½4–¾Roman7.70
8Taniko124737–27–2½7–26–1½5–1¾Arroyo, Jr.13.00
7Lucky Soul122678887–126–nkT Baze3.20
9Shaky Alibi122822–½2–1½1–½3–1½7–18½Bejarano3.90
1Kona Coast122141–hd1–hd3–188Nakatani25.70

3SALTINI13.205.804.40
4COMBAT ZONE 3.802.80
5CASCADE ROCK (IRE) 4.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (7-3)  $30.40
$1 EXACTA (3-4)  $24.80
$1 SUPERFECTA (3-4-5-2)  $387.40
50-CENT TRIFECTA (3-4-5)  $53.55

Winner–Saltini Dbb.c.4 by Bernardini out of Salt Champ (ARG), by Salt Lake. Bred by Diamond A Racing Corp & Arturo Vargas (KY). Trainer: Richard E. Mandella. Owner: Diamond A Racing Corporation. Mutuel Pool $239,307 Daily Double Pool $22,379 Exacta Pool $132,031 Superfecta Pool $63,113 Trifecta Pool $89,596. Scratched–Perfection Tale.

$1 Pick Three (3-7-3) paid $35.10. Pick Three Pool $26,765.

SALTINI vied between foes early then stalked inside, split horses on the second turn, continued inside into the stretch, came out in upper stretch and rallied under some left handed urging and strong handling to get up outside foes late. COMBAT ZONE broke out, bobbled and bumped a rival, angled in and stalked inside then outside a foe on the second turn, bid three deep into the stretch, took a short lead, fought back between horses in the final furlong and was edged late. CASCADE ROCK (IRE) bumped at the start, stalked outside a rival, bid three deep leaving the backstretch and into the second turn, battled outside a rival on that turn and between foes into and through the stretch and continued willingly. FRIENDLY OUTTHEDOR saved ground chasing the pace, came out into the stretch and found his best stride late. TANIKO angled in and settled off the pace inside, also came out into the stretch and put in a late bid. LUCKY SOUL bumped at the start and in tight early, settled inside then a bit off the rail, swung four wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. SHAKY ALIBI dueled three deep then outside a rival, took the lead between horses into the second turn, battled inside on that turn, fought back along the rail in the stretch and weakened late. KONA COAST had speed inside to duel for the lead, steadied into the second turn, came out in the stretch and gave way.

SEVENTH RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $30,000. Starter Optional Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $40,000. Time 25.19 49.28 1:14.62 1:27.38 1:40.51


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

4Axelrod120433–1½3–23–21–11–2¼Puglisi1.00
2Builder120222–11–hd1–hd2–½2–4Sutherland3.80
3Psycho Dar115311–hd2–12–hd3–33–nsRoman1.80
5Ima Take Charge12055554–44–94–19Gonzalez8.90
1Hydrostatic120144–hd4–hd555Martinez30.00

4AXELROD4.002.602.10
2BUILDER 3.802.40
3PSYCHO DAR 2.10
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (3-4)  $38.20
$1 EXACTA (4-2)  $7.70
$1 SUPERFECTA (4-2-3-5)  $21.80
50-CENT TRIFECTA (4-2-3)  $6.40

Winner–Axelrod B.c.2 by Warrior's Reward out of Volatile Vickie, by Elusive Quality. Bred by Hidden Point Farm Inc. (FL). Trainer: Michael W. McCarthy. Owner: Slam Dunk Racing. Mutuel Pool $142,087 Daily Double Pool $19,032 Exacta Pool $79,344 Superfecta Pool $29,467 Trifecta Pool $48,535. Scratched–Walk On Water.

$1 Pick Three (7-3-4) paid $28.00. Pick Three Pool $25,834.

AXELROD three deep early, stalked off the rail, bid three wide leaving the second turn and into the stretch, took the lead in upper stretch, inched away in midstretch and won clear under a couple taps with the whip turned down and a moderate hand ride. BUILDER had good early speed and dueled inside, fought back on the second turn and into the stretch, then could not match the winner in the final furlong but bested the other. PSYCHO DAR dueled outside the runner-up then between foes leaving the second turn and into the stretch and just held third. IMA TAKE CHARGE pulled early and steadied approaching the first turn then came out off heels into that turn, angled in and chased outside a rival, came three wide into the stretch and just missed the show. HYDROSTATIC pulled along the inside then stalked a bit off the rail, angled in and dropped back on the second turn and gave way.

EIGHTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $50,000. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Time 23.17 47.20 1:11.93 1:23.73 1:35.19


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

4Causeforcommotion117434–15–14–hd1–11–1Roman4.00
6Scandal125647–26–½6–12–hd2–2¼Smith2.20
2Blossom Trail Miss122265–½4–1½5–16–2½3–1¼Gutierrez9.20
8Glory and Power122826–17–17–hd7–hd4–1Stevens7.10
10Golden Kitten122101010109–1½8–hd5–nsBlanc9.10
9Bee Sweet122953–1½3–13–13–hd6–nkPrat11.20
3Delectable125371–hd1–hd1–hd4–hd7–¾T Baze18.60
1Queen of Troy122189–19–hd10108–½Van Dyke43.90
5Boldest Vow122598–hd8–1½8–½9–29–nsPena73.80
7Sunday Prophet122712–12–12–hd5–110Nakatani4.10

4CAUSEFORCOMMOTION10.004.402.60
6SCANDAL 3.802.80
2BLOSSOM TRAIL MISS 5.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (4-4)  $19.80
$1 EXACTA (4-6)  $14.20
$1 SUPERFECTA (4-6-2-8)  $326.90
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (4-6-2-8-10)  $1,735.90
50-CENT TRIFECTA (4-6-2)  $38.80

Winner–Causeforcommotion B.f.3 by Americain out of Causey, by Giant's Causeway. Bred by Calumet Farm (KY). Trainer: J. Eric Kruljac. Owner: Dunham, E., Kruljac, J., Reed, Jim A., Sondereker, J., Yip, S. and Yip, D.. Mutuel Pool $304,426 Daily Double Pool $79,728 Exacta Pool $180,727 Superfecta Pool $117,192 Super High Five Pool $54,511 Trifecta Pool $129,714. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (3-4-4) paid $77.30. Pick Three Pool $96,720. 50-Cent Pick Four (7-3-4/6-4) 4863 tickets with 4 correct paid $74.00. Pick Four Pool $471,765. $2 Pick Six (1-3-7-3-4/6-4) 106 tickets with 6 correct paid $988.80. Pick Six Pool $150,686. $2 Pick Six (1-3-7-3-4/6-4) 1328 tickets with 5 out of 6 paid $12.80. $2 Pick Six Jackpot (1-3-7-3-4/6-4) . Pick Six Jackpot Carryover $22,547.

CAUSEFORCOMMOTION stalked outside a rival, came out leaving the second turn and four wide into the stretch, gained the lead under urging outside foes in the stretch, inched away in midstretch and held on gamely. SCANDAL chased outside a rival then inside, came out on the second turn and four wide into the stretch and continued willingly but could not catch the winner. BLOSSOM TRAIL MISS saved ground stalking the pace, came out into the stretch, split horses past midstretch and gained the show. GLORY AND POWER three deep early, chased outside a rival, continued outside on the second turn and five wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. GOLDEN KITTEN settled three deep then outside a rival, came out in the stretch and could not offer the necessary response. BEE SWEET three deep early, stalked off the rail, bid three wide on the second turn and into the stretch and weakened in the final furlong. DELECTABLE had good early speed and angled in, dueled inside, fought back into the stretch and also weakened in the final furlong. QUEEN OF TROY pulled and steadied inside early, came off the rail and tugged her way along outside a rival, continued off the rail on the second turn and did not rally. BOLDEST VOW chased outside a rival then inside on the backstretch and second turn and into the stretch and lacked the needed late kick. SUNDAY PROPHET had speed between foes then dueled outside a rival, battled between horses again on the second turn and weakened in the stretch.


AttendanceHandle
On-Track3,926$608,483
Inter-TrackN/A$1,343,435
Out of StateN/A$3,948,101
TOTAL3,926 $5,900,019

Santa Anita Entries for Saturday, October 21.

Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 14th day of a 19-day meet.

FIRST RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $19,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $16,000-$14,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1IndavidualistStewart Elliott124Peter Miller7-516,000
2LindanteTyler Baze124Jeff Mullins4-116,000
3Giro CanditoIsrael Ocampo122Reed Saldana6-116,000
4ChromiumRuben Fuentes117Kenneth D. Black12-116,000
5GentrifiedFlavien Prat122John W. Sadler7-216,000
6GunslingerBrayan Pena122Antonio Garcia20-114,000
7Mimis Big BoyTiago Pereira124Hector O. Palma15-116,000
8Real Big DealEvin Roman117J. Eric Kruljac6-114,000

SECOND RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $50,000. Maiden Special Weight. 2 year olds.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Big and LoudMartin Garcia120David E. Hofmans6-1
2GreyvitosVictor Espinoza120Adam Kitchingman8-1
3GetaloadofthisEvin Roman115Jerry Hollendorfer10-1
4ItalianoMike Smith120Jerry Hollendorfer6-1
5ConcurFlavien Prat120Philip D'Amato4-1
6Blame the RiderMario Gutierrez120Doug F. O'Neill6-1
7Crazy Uncle RickEdwin Maldonado120Jeff Bonde3-1
8Curly's RocketDrayden Van Dyke120Bob Baffert4-1

THIRD RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $36,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $40,000-$35,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Excessive KidCorey Nakatani122Richard Baltas7-240,000
2VerracoVictor Espinoza122James M. Cassidy12-140,000
3DefiantlyBrice Blanc122Mick Ruis10-140,000
4Rocket FuelEdwin Maldonado122Philip D'Amato5-140,000
5Spanish HombreRafael Bejarano122Richard Baltas5-240,000
6Conquest Sabre CatSantiago Gonzalez122Hector O. Palma4-140,000
7General IkeTyler Baze122Mark Glatt3-140,000

FOURTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $27,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $40,000. State bred.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1DovetailSasha Risenhoover120Walther Solis12-140,000
2Ryan's StarBrayan Pena120Molly J. Pearson20-140,000
3Willows BabeAustin Solis113Richard Baltas1-140,000
4Millie JoelStewart Elliott120Anthony K. Saavedra8-140,000
5Dialed to GoTiago Pereira120Doug F. O'Neill4-140,000
6JustabeanBrandon Boulanger120Robert A. Bean50-140,000
7Miss KitaenEvin Roman115Peter Eurton4-140,000
8La ChepisRuben Fuentes113Victor L. Garcia6-140,000

FIFTH RACE.

About 6½ Furlongs Turf. Purse: $100,000. 'California Flag Handicap'. Stakes. 3 year olds and up. State bred.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1California DiamondBrice Blanc118Peter Miller12-1
2Gold Rush DancerCorey Nakatani123Vann Belvoir3-1
3Dr. TroutmanMartin Pedroza116George Papaprodromou15-1
4El TovarDrayden Van Dyke116Richard Baltas15-1
5Richard's BoyFlavien Prat123Peter Miller2-1
6B SquaredMario Gutierrez117Doug F. O'Neill5-1
7TribalistVictor Espinoza124Blake R. Heap9-5

SIXTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $27,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $40,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Halo GirlSalvador Iniguez120Manuel Calvario15-140,000
2ShookNorberto Arroyo, Jr.120Philip D'Amato6-140,000
3NovafactumIsrael Ocampo120Michael Pender8-140,000
4Misty SlewMartin Pedroza120Vann Belvoir8-140,000
5Angelina's HeavenEdgar Orozco120Carlos Cruz Lopez8-140,000
6Anuska ThunderModesto Linares120Felix L. Gonzalez50-140,000
7Mischievous SongVictor Espinoza120David E. Hofmans5-140,000
8FracasJoseph Talamo120Simon Callaghan8-540,000
9Gray DivaTyler Conner120Art Sherman4-140,000

SEVENTH RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $19,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $12,500-$10,500.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Frac CandyJoseph Talamo122William Spawr5-212,500
2Heir of StormTyler Conner122Steven Miyadi4-112,500
3Sweetwater GalSantiago Gonzalez119John W. Sadler6-112,500
4CherubimMartin Garcia122Peter Miller7-212,500
5Swiss MinisterBrayan Pena122Genaro Vallejo12-112,500
6Lambo LuxxEvin Roman115Jack Carava6-110,500
7Guy CodeTiago Pereira122G. F. Almeida5-112,500
8G. A. BettingManuel Chaves122Hector O. Palma12-112,500

EIGHTH RACE.

1 1/16 Mile. Purse: $51,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Pacific WindRafael Bejarano120Peter Eurton8-5
2That's a LadyVictor Espinoza123John W. Sadler8-1
3La Force Santiago Gonzalez120Patrick Gallagher7-2
4MerirosvoDrayden Van Dyke123Patrick Gallagher15-1
5Spooky WoodsFlavien Prat120Jerry Hollendorfer9-5
6Midnight LillyNorberto Arroyo, Jr.120Hector O. Palma10-1
7Time for EbbyJoseph Talamo123Gary Sherlock12-1

NINTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $50,000. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1ConformationMario Gutierrez120Ben D. A. Cecil20-1
2Sudden LightTiago Pereira120James M. Cassidy30-1
3PolishedMike Smith120Richard Baltas8-1
4All NetTyler Baze120Jeff Mullins12-1
5Ippodamia's GirlJamie Theriot120Mike Puype6-1
6Rag TopJoseph Talamo120Bob Baffert12-1
7Scat Home LadyVictor Espinoza120Clifford W. Sise, Jr.4-1
8Harmony VictoryBrice Blanc120Paulo H. Lobo20-1
9Blessed UnionDrayden Van Dyke120Richard E. Mandella8-1
10Temple PrincessIsrael Ocampo120Jeff Mullins7-2
11Casino Red Rafael Bejarano120Patrick Gallagher6-1
12PavedFlavien Prat120Michael W. McCarthy8-1
Also Eligible
13BiscateTyler Conner120Neil D. Drysdale30-1
14Time to PlayCorey Nakatani120Eoin G. Harty20-1

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