Santa Anita Recap for Friday (10-16-26)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running winners on dirt (6f, 8f, 6f). On the turf course, a 29-1 front runner scored in the 6.5f opener, a front running favorite won at 6.5f, a 7-2 presser tallied at 9f, an 11-1 stalker won at 10f, and a 5-2 stalker graduated in the flat mile finale (rail at 30 feet).
Tyler Baze (dirt) and Juan Hernandez (turf) both booted home a pair. Tim Yakteen saddled two winners.
The $2 Pick 6 carryover pool was $257,513 and tickets with six winners paid $7,671,80. The 5 out of 6 consolation prize was $90.60.
Oct. 16 Claims: Race 1 – Letmein ($25k, George Papaprodromou), Luck Lucky ($25k, Ian Kruljac), Miles Finch ($25k, Jeff Bonde). Race 2 – Ima Track Star ($20k, Steve Knapp). Race 3 – Scene by Me ($25k, Sean McCarthy).
Santa Anita Full Card Highlights for Friday (10-16-26)
SA 2 IMA TRACK STAR ($3.20), Trifecta ($16.40)
Double (races 2-3, $9.40)
SA 4 KOOL MARIAH (SA Best Bet, $5.40), Trifecta ($44.00)
Double (races 3-4, $24.80)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $27.40)
Double (races 4-5, $25.20)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $94.40)
$1 Early Pick 4 (races 2-5, $55.80)
SA 6 MYSTIC MOSES ($4.80), Exacta ($7.40)
Double (races 5-6, $17.80)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $39.80)
SA 9 COLUMNIST ($7.40), Trifecta ($164.40)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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Santa Anita Recap for Saturday (10-17-26)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running sprint winners on dirt (6f, 6f, 5.5f). On the turf course, a stalking favorite graduated in the one mile opener, 3-2 favorite Artislas captured the Lure at one mile, an 8-1 closer earned his diploma at one mile, a closing favorite tallied at one mile, and a stalking favorite tallied in the one mile finale.
Juan Hernandez and Joel Rosario both booted home a pair.
The $2 Pick 6 pool was $69,510 and tickets with six winners paid $5,305.00. The 5 out of 6 consolation prize was $87.80.
Oct. 17 Claims: Race 4 – Photogenic ($16k, Sean Williams). Race 7 – Trump Era ($50k, Simon Callaghan). Race 9 – Mary’s Bolt Boy ($32k, Jeff Mullins).
Santa Anita Full Card Highlights for Saturday (10-17-26)
SA 1 BRAZORIA ($3.40), Trifecta ($79.40)
SA 2 GETTINBY ($4.60), Exacta ($8.80)
Double (races 1-2, $7.40)
SA 3 ARTISLAS ($5.00)
Double (races 2-3, $9.40)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $13.60)
Double (races 3-4, $42.40)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $88.40)
SA 7 TIMAYYYY (SA Best Bet, $4.40)
Double (races 6-7, $10.80)
SA 8 BLAME THE TRACK ($4.60)
Double (races 7-8, $8.60)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $17.80)
Bonus Stakes:
KEE 9 MOVIE NIGHT ($9.84)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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Santa Anita Recap for Sunday (10-18-26)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running winners at six panels on dirt. On the turf course, a 7-1 stalker graduated in the 6.5f opener, a last-to-first closer scored at 5-1 odds at 6f, a 2-1 stalker tallied at 6f, a 5-1 stalker won at 10f, and a 5-2 stalker earned her diploma in the flat mile finale (rail at 20 feet).
Kazushi Kimura booted home a pair. Andy Mathis saddled two CA-bred MSW winners.
The $2 Pick 6 pool was $82,558 and tickets with six winners paid $7,350.80. The 5 out of 6 consolation prize was $87.80.
Oct. 18 Claims: Race 4 – Supernal ($20k, Ryan Hanson). Race 8 – Scary Fast Ride ($20k, Ron Ellis).
Santa Anita Full Card Highlights for Sunday (10-18-26)
SA 2 Angel Baby/Medjugorje Exacta ($11.00)
SA 3 EGYPTIAN MISTRESS ($12.40), Exacta ($24.00)
Double (races 2-3, $21.80)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $188.20)
SA 4 GOT’M COT’M ($3.00), Trifecta ($31.20)
Double (races 3-4, $13.80)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $49.20)
SA 5 KNOWN IDEA ($6.00), Exacta ($16.00)
Double (races 4-5, $8.00)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $46.60)
Early Pick 4 (races 2-5, $109.80)
Double (races 5-6, $15.20)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $20.80)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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