In his eighth run of the season, Anarchist snatched first prize in the seven-furlong Pat O’Brien (G2) on Saturday at Del Mar.

Of the 11 entered in Saturday’s Pat O’Brien (G2) at Del Mar, four are coming off the Bing Crosby (G1) – near-misser Anarchist and also-rans C Z Rocket, Hoist the Gold, and Spirit of Makena.

By narrowly outfinishing Anarchist and 9-5 favorite Dr. Schivel, The Chosen Vron earned his eighth straight victory, millionaire status, and a free spot in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1).

Bruce Chandler’s homebred Spirit of Makena remained perfect around one turn with a fluent victory in Saturday’s $201,000 Triple Bend (G2) at Santa Anita.

Trainer Mark Glatt swept both of the graded sprint stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday. Howbeit held on by a pixel in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2), and a half-hour later, Whatmakessammyrun upset the Eddie D. (G2) on turf.

After Cody’s Wish floored Jackie’s Warrior at Saratoga for Team Godolphin, their royal blue silks were on the receiving end of an upset at Del Mar on Saturday.

Circles and Squares for Oaklawn Park Jan. 14 with handicapping betting tips and picks.

Re-routed from last weekend's Pennsylvania Derby (G1) in order to face California's best older horses in Saturday's $301,500 Awesome Again S. (G1) proved the right move for Medina Spirit, who buried the opposition while stamping his ticket to next month's Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.

Finally poised to fulfill his early promise, Ginobili scored a stakes breakthrough in Saturday’s $202,000 Pat O’Brien (G2) and booked his spot in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Del Mar.

The top two from last year’s Pat O’Brien (G2), C Z Rocket and Flagstaff, were entered for Saturday’s $200,000 renewal at Del Mar.

Launching a perfectly timed move for leading rider Flavien Prat, Dr. Schivel snared Saturday’s $301,500 Bing Crosby S. (G1) and a free berth to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) back at Del Mar.

A “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1), Saturday’s $300,000 Bing Crosby S. (G1) could have added relevance this year.

Mo Mosa upsets Sexton Mile; Warrant rallies in Texas Derby and other results from a big day of racing at Lone Star Park.