Horse racing

Om N Joy and jockey Kent Desormeaux win the Grade II, $200,000 Santa Margarita Stakes, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. (Benoit Photo)

Om N Joy, Kent Desormeaux rally for Santa Anita upset

By Kevin Modesti

May 30, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

The Cal-bred filly wins the Santa Margarita Stakes at 8-1 as odds-on Seismic Beauty fades.

Outriders ride along the track during horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, May 30, 2026

By Staff report

May 30, 2026 at 8:36 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson,...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, May 29, 2026

By Staff report

May 29, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Seismic Beauty and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes on Aug. 2, 2025, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Bob Baffert set to end Santa Anita stakes drought

By Kevin Modesti

May 28, 2026 at 5:41 p.m.

Seismic Beauty returns Saturday seeking another Santa Margarita victory at a time when her trainer...

Formidable Man wins Shoemaker Mile Monday at Santa Anita under Flavien Prat. (Benoit photo)

Flavien Prat’s plane is late but horses are on time at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

May 25, 2026 at 6:49 p.m.

After missing his first scheduled mount, Plat rode winners in the Hollywood Gold Cup and...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Monday, May 25, 2026

By Staff report

May 25, 2026 at 8:43 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

The front of Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress. Cypress voters will have a second chance June 5 to decide what becomes of the Los Alamitos Race Course after its owner or his heirs sell it.
(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Los Alamitos plans to run Sunday horse races

By Kevin Modesti

May 24, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

The Orange County track canceled its Saturday card amid evacuations prompted by a chemical-tank problem...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, May 24, 2026

By Staff report

May 24, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Mr. And Mrs. Larry D. Williams’ Grand Slam Smile and jockey William Antongeorgi III, right, win the $100,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. The California-bred son of Smiling Tiger is trained by Sean McCarthy.
(Benoit Photo)

Grand Slam Smile stars again at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

May 23, 2026 at 5:54 p.m.

The 10-time stakes-winning mare leads a parade of favorites on a day of races for...

Horses run during a race on Sept. 16, 2016, at Los Alamitos. (File photo by Jeff Gritchen/Orange County Register)

Los Alamitos calls off Saturday horse races amid Garden Grove hazmat crisis

By Kevin Modesti

May 23, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

Evacuations near the aerospace facility and its malfunctioning chemical storage tank have prompted the cancellation...

Trainer Michael McCarthy, right, celebrates with jockey Juan Hernandez in the winner’s circle after Marjoram’s victory in the Senorita Stakes on May 9, 2026, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Michael McCarthy looks strong again at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

May 21, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

The trainer can add to his May hot streak on Memorial Day with Malarchuk in...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, May 17, 2026

By Staff report

May 17, 2026 at 10:33 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Queen Maxima and jockey Juan Hernandez, left, win the $100,000 Mizdirection Stakes Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. The five-year-old Florida-bred mare is owned by Dutch Girl Holdings and Irving Ventures and trained by Jeff Mullins. (Benoit Photo)

Queen Maxima uses fresh tactics for familiar result at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

May 16, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

With jockey Juan Hernandez, the mare rallies to win another downhill turf sprint in the...

Paco Lopez, atop Napoleon Solo, wins the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes horse race, Friday, May 15, 2026, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win Preakness at Laurel Park

By The Associated Press

May 17, 2026 at 12:28 a.m.

Napoleon Solo rebounds from two fifth-place finishes to win by 1 1/4 lengths in a...

A horse works out during sunrise Friday, May 8, 2026, the day before the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Preakness Stakes get new venue but no Kentucky Derby winner

By The Associated Press

May 15, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

While Pimlico undergoes reconstruction, 115-year-old Laurel Park for the first time will host the second...

A horse receives medical attention inside a black tent after collapsing following the first race of the day, ahead of the 102nd running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race, Friday at Laurel Park. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Horse dies after opening race Friday as Preakness weekend begins

By Sam Cohn

May 15, 2026 at 1:39 p.m.

Hit Zero collapsed after crossing finish line at Laurel Park, officials say.

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, May 15, 2026

By Staff report

May 14, 2026 at 8:59 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Jockeys ride horses during an undercard race May 17, 2025, prior to the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, which is currently being renovated and forcing Saturday’s Triple Crown race to move to Laurel Park. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Horse racing: Preakness pick isn’t easy, but here’s how to iron it out

By Kevin Modesti

May 14, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

Iron Honor, with jockey Flavien Prat, can improve on a troubled last race and fits...

Umberto Rispoli, atop Journalism, reacts after winning the 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Iron Honor is a slight 9-2 favorite for the Preakness

By The Associated Press

May 11, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

There’s no telling who will be the bettors’ choice by the time the starting gate...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, May 10, 2026

By Staff report

May 10, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Marjoram and jockey Juan Hernandez, outside, outleg Light Won Up (Antonio Fresu), inside, to win the Grade III, $100,000 Senorita Stakes, Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. (Benoit Photo)

Marjoram’s win at Santa Anita extends Michael McCarthy’s strong run

By Kevin Modesti

May 9, 2026 at 6:44 p.m.

A last-to-first victory with jockey Juan Hernandez in the Senorita Stakes gives the trainer his...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, May 9, 2026

By Staff report

May 8, 2026 at 4:58 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, May 8, 2026

By Staff report

May 8, 2026 at 8:04 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, heads to the first turn in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Horse racing: Preakness without Golden Tempo shows it’s time for change

By Kevin Modesti

May 8, 2026 at 8:35 a.m.

The Kentucky Derby winner is the third in five years to skip the race two...

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose Ortiz, wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo won’t run in the Preakness

By The Associated Press

May 6, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

With the Preakness less than two weeks away, trainer Cherie DeVaux says sights are set...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, May 3, 2026

By Staff report

May 2, 2026 at 7:27 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Golden Tempo (19), ridden by Jose Ortiz, wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Golden Tempo stuns in making Kentucky Derby history

By The Associated Press

May 2, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

The 23-1 winner storms from far behind to make Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer...

Always a Runner (9) ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race on Friday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Always a Runner wins Kentucky Oaks under the lights

By The Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 8:10 p.m.

The Chad Brown-trained filly shows her toughness again, making a move around the final turn...

Kentucky Derby entrant Renegade, the 4-1 morning-line favorite, works out Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kentucky Derby is a 20-horse puzzle with no clear favorite

By The Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

The 152nd Run for the Roses, not lacking for contenders Saturday at Churchill Downs, doesn’t...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, May 1, 2026

By Staff report

April 30, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Danon Bourbon runs on the track during the morning training for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 27, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Horse racing: Kentucky Derby contention extends to a colt from Japan

By Kevin Modesti

April 30, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.

Danon Bourbon, one of two Japan products in Saturday’s wide-open Derby, can follow Forever Young’s...

Gold Phoenix and jockey Hector Berrios win the San Luis Rey Stakes on March 21, 2026, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing notes: ‘Gold’ skips Santa Anita race to chase big pot at Churchill

By Kevin Modesti

April 30, 2026 at 8:48 p.m.

Eight-year-old Gold Phoenix, in the $1.5 million Turf Classic, is one of several top California...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Thursday, April 30, 2026

By Staff report

April 29, 2026 at 8:38 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

A horse comes off the track through the Lukas Gap gate, named in honor of late Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

First Kentucky Derby without the late D. Wayne Lukas has a different vibe

By The Associated Press

April 30, 2026 at 5:42 p.m.

The presence of the Hall of Fame trainer, who died last summer at age 89,...

Silent Tactic, seen working out at Churchill Downs on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Louisville, Ky., won’t run in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Silent Tactic out of Kentucky Derby because of foot injury

By The Associated Press

April 29, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.

Trainer Mark Casse says his horse, which was 13-1 on the morning line and will...

Kentucky Derby entrant So Happy works out at Churchill Downs on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kentucky Derby: So Happy runs amid heartbreak, hope and a chance at history

By The Associated Press

April 29, 2026 at 2:35 a.m.

The unheralded colt has exceeded expectations since he started racing and has a chance to...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, April 26, 2026

By Staff report

April 26, 2026 at 8:27 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Trainer Bob Baffert, left, celebrates with jockey Juan Hernandez in the winner’s circle after Imagination’s victory in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship on Sept. 28, 2025, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Bob Baffert gets 2 shots at record 7th Kentucky Derby win

By The Associated Press

April 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Bob Baffert enters No. 4 Litmus Test (30-1) and No. 14 Potente (20-1) as he...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, April 25, 2026

By Staff report

April 25, 2026 at 8:28 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Jockey William Antongeorgi guides Grand Slam Smile to the winner’s circle after their victory in the Irish O’Brien Stakes on March 21, 2026, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Grand Slam Smile favored at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

April 23, 2026 at 5:19 p.m.

A 5-2 morning-line favorite, the consistent Cal-bred mare has early speed but the outside post in Saturday’s...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, April 19, 2026

By Staff report

April 19, 2026 at 6:44 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, April 18, 2026

By Staff report

April 18, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, April 17, 2026

By Staff report

April 16, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

King of Gosford and jockey Flavien Prat win the Shoemaker Mile on May 26, 2025, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Santa Anita resumes Friday with Hollywood Meet

By Kevin Modesti

April 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

After a week off following the Classic Meet, the Arcadia racetrack gets underway and Grade...

So Happy, left, with jockey Mike Smith, and Potente, with jockey Juan Hernandez, have qualified for the Kentucky Derby on May 2. (Benoit Photo)

Kentucky Derby next for at least two California horses

By Kevin Modesti

April 10, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

So Happy and Potente, first and second in last week’s Santa Anita Derby, have secured...

Meaning and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Grade II $200,000 Santa Anita Oaks Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. The 3-year old daughter of Gun Runner is owned by Bridlewood Farm and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and trained by Michael McCarthy who also saddled the second place finisher, Brooklyn Blonde. (Benoit Photo)

Meaning leads Santa Anita Oaks exacta for Michael McCarthy

By Kevin Modesti

April 4, 2026 at 7:52 p.m.

The filly will take McCarthy to the Kentucky Oaks a year after the trainer’s Journalism...

So Happy and jockey Mike Smith win the Grade I, $500,000 Santa Anita Derby, Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
(Benoit Photo)

Tearful Mark Glatt wins Santa Anita Derby with So Happy

By Kevin Modesti

April 4, 2026 at 7:18 p.m.

Weeks after the death of his wife Dena, the trainer scores his biggest victory to...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, April 5, 2026

By Staff report

April 4, 2026 at 6:29 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Cherokee Nation and jockey Emisael Jaramillo approach the finish of the colt’s 10-length victory in a 1-mile maiden-level race Feb. 27, 2026, at Santa Anita Park. The 3-year-old is one of the favorites in Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby. (Benoit Photo)

Santa Anita Derby finish could hinge on one horse’s start

By Kevin Modesti

April 3, 2026 at 7:34 p.m.

Cherokee Nation, part of Bob Baffert’s duo with favorite Potente in Saturday’s $500,000 Grade I...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, April 3, 2026

By Staff report

April 2, 2026 at 10:46 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Jockey Emisael Jaramillo, leading rider at the Santa Anita Classic Meet, poses in the winner’s circle after a victory Jan. 9, 2026. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Santa Anita Derby can cap jockey Emisael Jaramillo’s fine meet

By Kevin Modesti

April 2, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

The Venezuelan jockey, who will ride Robusta in Saturday’s $500,000, Grade I race, is the...

Meaning and jockey Flavien Prat, right, outleg Explora, with Juan Hernandez, to win the Las Virgenes Stakes on Feb. 8, 2026, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing notebook: Meaning, Forced Entry head Santa Anita Oaks

By Kevin Modesti

April 2, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

The Grade II race for the seven 3-year-old fillies on Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby undercard...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Thursday, April 2, 2026

By Staff report

April 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Potente and jockey Juan Hernandez, left, sneak up on Robusta, with Emisael Jaramillo aboard, right, just in time to win the Grade II $200,000 San Felipe Stakes on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Santa Anita. (Benoit Photo)

Santa Anita Derby draws duos from Bob Baffert and Doug O’Neill

By Kevin Modesti

March 30, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Saturday’s seven-horse race, led by Potente, Robusta, Intrepido, So Happy and Cherokee Nation, has Kentucky...

Cornucopian and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Grade III, $100,000 San Carlos Stakes, Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
(Benoit Photo)

Cornucopian’s career back on track with Santa Anita win

By Kevin Modesti

March 29, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

The Bob Baffert-trained 4-year-old has his first stakes victory and first winning streak after a...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, March 29, 2026

By Staff report

March 29, 2026 at 8:27 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Jockey Jose Ortiz, aboard Magnitude, celebrates winning the $12 million Dubai World Cup on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Kentucky Derby picture altered by Paladin injury, Commandment, Renegade wins

By Kevin Modesti

March 28, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Magnitude wins Dubai World Cup, ending Del Mar Breeders’ Cup hero Forever Young’s global win...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, March 28, 2026

By Staff report

March 27, 2026 at 5:37 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Litmus Test and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Los Alamitos Futurity on Dec. 13, 2025, at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Time for Kentucky Derby hopefuls to make repeat statements

By Kevin Modesti

March 26, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

Top 3-year-olds have had trouble putting impressive performances back-to-back this season, but that can change...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, March 27, 2026

By Staff report

March 26, 2026 at 11:27 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Gold Phoenix and jockey Hector Berrios, right, out leg Flashiest (Armando Ayuso), inside, and Mondego (Emisael Jaramillo), left, to win the Grade III, $100,000 San Luis Rey Stakes, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
(Benoit Photo)

Gold Phoenix, Hector Berrios go the distance at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

March 21, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

The 8-year-old gelding rallies to win for the first time at 1-1/2 miles in the...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, March 21, 2026

By Staff report

March 21, 2026 at 8:34 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, March 20, 2026

By Staff report

March 20, 2026 at 9:10 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Trainer Bob Baffert does an interview outside his barn at Churchill Downs Monday, April 28, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Horse racing notebook: Bob Baffert to send more horses to Kentucky tracks

By Kevin Modesti

March 19, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

The Hall of Fame trainer said he’s “not giving up on California” but will have...

The old starting gate on display at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

SoCal’s Dylan Donnelly wins National Horseplayers Championship

By Kevin Modesti

March 15, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.

A $20.80 winner at Santa Anita in the final race gives the 34-year-old Rancho Cucamonga...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, March 15, 2026

By Staff report

March 15, 2026 at 8:21 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, March 14, 2026

By Staff report

March 13, 2026 at 5:55 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...

Dylan Donnelly, 34, of Rancho Cucamonga goes into the National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas from March 13-15, looking to improve on his fifth-place finish in the tournament last year. (Photo by Kevin Modesti, Los Angeles Daily News / SCNG)

Horse racing: Needing a new sport to play, handicapper picks a winner

By Kevin Modesti

March 12, 2026 at 5:19 p.m.

Dylan Donnelly of Rancho Cucamonga is a contender in this week’s National Horseplayers Championship a...

Potente and jockey Juan Hernandez win the San Felipe Stakes on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing notebook: Potente, other upsetters rattle Kentucky Derby rankings

By Kevin Modesti

March 12, 2026 at 2:53 p.m.

The San Felipe Stakes winner at Santa Anita zooms to No. 7 in the NTRA...

Forced Entry and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Grade III, $100,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes, Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia (Benoit Photo)

Forced Entry first, Super Corredora last at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

March 8, 2026 at 5:38 p.m.

Bob Baffert trains his sixth straight Santa Ysabel Stakes winner, taking advantage of the Breeders'...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, March 8, 2026

By Staff report

March 8, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Speedway Stables’ Potente and jockey Juan Hernandez, left,, sneak up on Robusta (Emisael Jaramillo), inside, just in time to win the Grade II $200,000 San Felipe Stakes Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA, giving trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Juan Hernandez their second stakes wins on the day. (Benoit Photo)

Potente wins San Felipe Stakes thriller for Bob Baffert

By Kevin Modesti

March 7, 2026 at 7:09 p.m.

While the trainer’s Brant disappoints, the $18.20 winner beats longshot Rubusta by a head at...

Trainer RIchard Baltas, left, celebrates with jockey Diego Herrera, right, in the winner’s circle after British Isles victory in the Grade I, $300,000 Santa Anita Handicap, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA,
(Benoit Photo)

British Isles, Diego Herrera score upset in Santa Anita Handicap

By Kevin Modesti

March 7, 2026 at 7:25 p.m.

It’s Herrera’s first Grade I thoroughbred victory and trainer Richard Baltas’ second in the Big...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, March 7, 2026

By Staff report

March 8, 2026 at 8:51 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...

Florent Geroux reacts after riding Hit Show to victory in the $12 million Dubai World Cup on April 5, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil)

Santa Anita Handicap day looks twice as nice for jockey Florent Geroux

By Kevin Modesti

March 6, 2026 at 6:05 p.m.

The Frenchman, who moved from Louisiana to California this winter, rides favorites in the Grade...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, March 6, 2026

By Staff report

March 5, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...

Vodka Vodka and jockey Kent Desormeaux win the Unusual Heat Turf Classic on Jan. 17, 2026. at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing notebook: Westwood out, leaving 5 in Santa Anita Handicap

By Kevin Modesti

March 5, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

Just a Touch becomes a heavy favorite in Saturday’s $300,000, Grade I Big ’Cap after...

Dena Glatt, pictured in 2013 with her husband Mark Glatt, who is one of Southern California’s leading thoroughbred trainers, died at age 57 on Feb. 12, 2026, in Arcadia. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Trainer Mark Glatt mourns tragic loss as he seeks major victory

By Kevin Modesti

March 5, 2026 at 4:54 p.m.

Glatt’s wife, Dena, died Feb. 12; it’s “hard to enjoy anything” as he prepares Kentucky...

Skippylongstocking and jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. win the Hollywood Gold Cup on May 26, 2025, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Skippylongstocking will skip Saturday’s Santa Anita Handicap

By Kevin Modesti

March 3, 2026 at 5:37 p.m.

A report says the horse “acted up” on the plane that would have taken him...

Skippylongstocking and jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. race to victory in the 2025 Hollywood Gold Cup on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Santa Anita. (Benoit Photo)

Skippylongstocking heads Santa Anita Handicap field of 7

By Kevin Modesti

March 2, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

The 7-year-old won the Hollywood Gold Cup last May and sprang a 21-1 surprise in...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, March 1, 2026

By Staff report

March 1, 2026 at 8:15 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Thought Process and jockey Hector I. Berrios win the Grade II $200,000 Buena Vista Stakes Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. (Benoit Photo)

Thought Process returns with good win at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

February 28, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

‘90, 95%’ fitness is more than enough in the Buena Vista Stakes, the Phil D’Amato-trained...

Horse racing fans line up at the betting windows to place their wagers at Day 2 of the 2014 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for Breeders’ Cup/AP Images)

Horse racing: Carryover effect might be big Friday at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

February 26, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

Two days without a pick-six winner creates the prospect of a $1 million-plus pool, stirring...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, February 27, 2026

By Staff report

February 26, 2026 at 12:43 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Greenwich Village and jockey Juan Hernandez, middle, outleg Medici (Mirco Demuro), right, and Iriseach (Antonio Fresu), left, to win the $100,000 Pasadena Stakes, Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
(Benoit Photo)

Greenwich Village wins by nose at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

February 23, 2026 at 7:25 a.m.

The Bob Baffert-trained 3-year-old, ridden by Juan Hernandez, could go to the Jeff Ruby at...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, February 22, 2026

By Staff report

February 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, February 21, 2026

By Staff report

February 21, 2026 at 8:27 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, February 20, 2026

By Staff report

February 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Flowers and cards honoring John Shirreffs, who trained Zenyatta and other memorable thoroughbreds before dying at the age of 80 on Feb. 12, 2026, adorn the Zenyatta statue at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Arcadia. (Photo by Kevin Modesti, Los Angeles Daily News / Southern California News Group)

Horse racing: 3 trainers ‘honored’ to carry on John Shirreffs’ work

By Kevin Modesti

February 20, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

Peter Eurton, Bob Hess Jr. and Leonard Powell have picked up horses after Shirreffs, best...

Man O Rose and jockey Emisael Jaramillo, second from right, win the $100,000 Palos Verdes Stakes, Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. (Benoit Photo)

Cal-bred Man O Rose wins again at Santa Anita

By Kevin Modesti

February 16, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

Facing open company, the 6-year-old and jockey Emisael Jaramillo win the Palos Verdes Stakes.

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, February 15, 2026

By Staff report

February 15, 2026 at 8:04 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...

Racing fans make their way towards the grandstands during Opening day of the Classic meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Sunday, December 28, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Santa Anita announces rainout of Monday racing

By Kevin Modesti

February 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

A wet-weather forecast again affects the Arcadia track's winter season; it called off several cards...

Mondego and jockey Emisael Jaramillo, right, outleg Flashiest (Armando Ayuso), left, to win the Grade III, $100,000 San Marcos Stakes, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. (Benoit Photo)

Mondego scores 9-1 upset at Santa Anita as Gold Phoenix struggles

By Kevin Modesti

February 14, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

The San Marcos win under Emisael Jaramillo gives trainer Michael McCarthy a 3-race win streak...

Jockey Ryusei Sakai and Forever Young, seen after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 1, 2025, in Del Mar, captured their second consecutive Saudi Cup on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Forever Young beats Nysos to win $20 million Saudi Cup again

By Kevin Modesti

February 14, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

Guided by jockey Ryusei Sakai, the Japan-bred horse and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner at Del...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, February 14, 2026

By Staff report

February 13, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

John Shirreffs, seen the day before the Preakness Stakes in 2005 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, died Thursday at the age of 80. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

John Shirreffs, trainer of Zenyatta, dies at 80

By Kevin Modesti

February 12, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Famed for a 'horse-first' approach, Shirreffs won a Kentucky Derby with longshot Giacomo and won...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, February 13, 2026

By Staff report

February 12, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Horse racing column: As Kentucky Derby preps intensify, here are 20 horses at follow

By Kevin Modesti

February 12, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

Nearly, Further Ado, Paladin and several Bob Baffert-trained 3-year-olds top this writer’s list going into...

Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic on the second day of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 1, 2025, at Del Mar. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Horse racing notebook: Forever Young faces Bob Baffert duo in Saudi Cup

By Kevin Modesti

February 12, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

Nysos and Nevada Beach are among 13 trying to keep the Japanese 5-year-old star from...

Meaning and jockey Flavien Prat, right, outleg Explora (Juan Hernandez), left, to win the $100,000 Las Virgenes Stakes, Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.
(Benoit Photo)

Santa Anita win by Meaning caps super Sunday for Michael McCarthy

By Kevin Modesti

February 8, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

The 3-year-old filly’s Las Virgenes victory over Explora and Super Corredora gives the trainer a...