Santa Anita At a Glance April 3
SANTA ANITA PARK AT A GLANCE Avg. Winning Odds: 4.61 – 1 Favorite Win%: 37%, Favorite Itm%: 72% EXOTICS PAYOFF Exacta 66.37 Daily Double 72.39 Trifecta 389.86 Pick 3 585.62 Superfecta 2,206.92 Pick 6 28,643.18 […]
Santa Anita
Arrogate ‘fresh’ upon return, eyes Pacific Classic en route to Breeders’ Cup title defense
All-conquering Arrogate has come out of his Dubai World Cup (G1) adventure in fine fettle, judging by his appearance and attitude when arriving back home at Santa Anita Saturday. North America’s new all-time earnings leader […]
Unique Bella out of Kentucky Oaks contention with shin injury
Unique Bella, the ante-post favorite for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) for much of the winter, has reportedly been taken out of training and will miss intended engagements in both the Santa Anita Oaks (G1) and […]
First week of spring racing at Santa Anita Park is complete
BY SCOTT SHAPIRO The four days of late March action saw a plethora of short fields at Santa Anita and while my handicapping was solid it will unfortunately be remembered more by the runner-up efforts […]
March Madness: Shapiro Santa Anita Daily Selections Results Mirror Busted Brackets
by SCOTT SHAPIRO Much like a large segment of the population’s ability to pick winners early in their NCAA tournament brackets, my week at Santa Anita Park got started with real promise but fell apart […]
Mastery to stand at Claiborne upon retirement
Mastery, the undefeated colt who likely would have been the present Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite if not for suffering a condylar fracture while winning the March 11 San Felipe (G2), will stand at Claiborne Farm […]
Kilroe Mile a race to learn from betting-wise
by SCOTT SHAPIRO “Big ‘Cap” week at Santa Anita has come and gone. My second official week as Brisnet.com’s Daily Selections handicapper for Southern California is complete. Week 2 saw decent, but unsatisfying results in my […]
Arrogate ‘just cruised’ another seven furlongs for Dubai World Cup
Dubai World Cup (G1) favorite Arrogate worked seven furlongs in 1:25.00 at Santa Anita on Sunday, one day before his flight to the Emirates. As with last Sunday’s seven-furlong move, Juddmonte Farms’ champion was given […]
Bal a Bali back to best in Kilroe
Expected to enter stud for a $10,000 fee this season, Bal a Bali was instead kept in training by new owner Calumet Farm. The decision reaped dividends straightaway when the Brazilian Triple Crown winner scored […]
Shapiro starts strong at Santa Anita
by SCOTT SHAPIRO My first week of handicapping in March came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. The first four days are in the books as Brisnet.com’s Daily Selections handicapper for […]