Santa Anita Recap for Friday (1-19-24)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt. On the turf course, a stalking favorite graduated in the flat mile opener, a front running favorite dusted three rivals at 5f, a stalking favorite won by a nose at 5f, and an inside stalking favorite won the 6f finale by a nose (rail at 30 feet).
Antonio Fresu booted home a pair. Doug O’Neill saddled three winners (2 turf).
The $1 Pick 6 pool was $792,637 and multiple tickets with six winners paid $2,329.30. The 5 out of 6 consolation prize was $29.00.
Jan. 19 Claims: Race 2 – It’s My House ($62.5k, John Sadler). Race 4 – Alternate Rock ($50k, Caesar DeAlba). Race 6 – Teen Drama ($25k, Steve Knapp).
Santa Anita Full Card Highlights for Friday (1-19-24)
SA 5 ELTONSINGSANOTHER ($3.60), Exacta ($9.40), Trifecta ($17.00)
Double (races 4-5, $8.80)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $43.00)
SA 6 TEEN DRAMA (Best Bet #1, $3.20)
Double (races 5-6, $6.40)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $18.20)
GG 6 CANAM GAL ($14.00)
GG 7 VENOM ($11.40), Trifecta ($102.20)
$5 Golden Hour Double (SA 8, GG 7) – $68.50
SUN 9 Lucky Jeremy/Alotaluck Exacta ($12.80), Trifecta ($51.20)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
Article by Jarrod Horak