Excitement is in the air as Santa Anita Park prepares to host the Grade III Megahertz Stakes on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. With a purse of $100,000, this one-mile turf race features fillies and mares, four years old and upward, competing for a substantial prize and prestige.
Here’s a detailed look at the talented field:
- Liguria (KY) – This 5-year-old mare, trained by M. W. McCarthy and ridden by U. Rispoli, carries 124 pounds. With morning line odds of 9/2, Liguria is bred by Tada Nobutaka and owned by Alpha Delta Stables LLC. Her pedigree includes War Front out of Lerici, by Woodman.
- Big Hug (AB) – Trained by V. Brinkerhoff and ridden by M. E. Smith, this 5-year-old mare carries 122 pounds and has morning line odds of 12/1. Bred by Chalet Stable, she is sired by Mr. Big out of Temeeku, by Unusual Heat. Big Hug is owned by Hedge or Neyka.
- Sareeha (IRE) – This 6-year-old mare, trained by M. Glatt and ridden by A. Fresu, is the favorite with morning line odds of 2/1. Sareeha carries 120 pounds and boasts an impressive pedigree, being sired by Shamardal out of Saraha (GB), by Dansili (GB). She is owned by Shanderella Stables, Cohen or Cohen, and bred by Shadwell Estate Company Limited.
- Rashmi (KY) – With morning line odds of 5/2, this 4-year-old filly is trained by J. Thomas and ridden by L. Dettori. Rashmi carries 120 pounds and is sired by Oscar Performance out of Ponytail, by Lonhro (AUS). Bred by George Strawbridge Jr., she is owned by Augustin Stables.
- Omaha Girl (KY) – Trained by G. Papaprodromou and ridden by T. Baze, this 4-year-old filly carries 122 pounds and has morning line odds of 6/1. Omaha Girl is sired by Omaha Beach out of Anchorage, by Tapit. She is owned by Amo Racing USA, LLC and bred by Rosilyn Polan.
- Mahina (KY) – This 5-year-old mare, trained by P. Gallagher and ridden by H. I. Berrios, carries 120 pounds and has morning line odds of 5/1. Bred by Spendthrift Farm, LLC, she is sired by Bolt d’Oro out of Malibu Pier, by Malibu Moon. Mahina is owned by U.S. Equine, Burke or Sones, et al.
- Mucho Macho Girl (KY) – Trained by L. Powell and ridden by J. J. Hernandez, this 5-year-old mare carries 120 pounds and has morning line odds of 12/1. She is sired by Mucho Macho Man out of Tacit Approval, by Tapit. Owned by Brian Kahn and bred by Dream Team Racing.
The Megahertz Stakes promises to be a thrilling race, with a competitive field of fillies and mares vying for the top prize. Will Sareeha live up to her favorite status, or will another contender emerge victorious?
