Horse Race Preview: Grade III San Simeon Stakes at Santa Anita Race Park

The San Simeon Stakes (G3T) is set to take place on March 8, 2025, at Santa Anita Park. This 6 1/2-furlong turf race for four-year-olds and up has a purse of $100,000 and promises to be an exciting event. Let’s dive into the details of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees for this race.

Horses and Pedigrees

1. Charge for Gold
   1. Sire: Omaha Beach
   1. Dam: Gasp
   1. Breeder: Brad Shattuck
   1. Owner: Warren Ranch LLC
   1. Trainer: Philip A. Oviedo
   1. Jockey: Kyle Frey
   1. Weight: 120 lbs
2. Gaslight Dancer
   1. Sire: City of Light
   1. Dam: Raindrops Droptops
   1. Breeder: Springhouse Farm
   1. Owner: Gatsas Stables
   1. Trainer: Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
   1. Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
   1. Weight: 122 lbs
3. Sorrento Sky (IRE)
   1. Sire: Prince of Lir (IRE)
   1. Dam: Briarfield Lady (IRE)
   1. Breeder: Miss Colleen Dwyer
   1. Owner: CYBT, Gevertz or Nentwig, et al
   1. Trainer: Philip D’Amato
   1. Jockey: Antonio Fresu
   1. Weight: 120 lbs
4. Air Force Red
   1. Sire: Air Force Blue
   1. Dam: Mesana
   1. Breeder: Stephen B. Weissman Living Trust
   1. Owner: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners or Golightly
   1. Trainer: Leonard Powell
   1. Jockey: Armando Ayuso
   1. Weight: 124 lbs
5. St Anthony
   1. Sire: Noble Mission (GB)
   1. Dam: Amnesia (IRE)
   1. Breeder: Alice C. Bamford
   1. Owner: Alice Bamford
   1. Trainer: Neil D. Drysdale
   1. Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
   1. Weight: 122 lbs
6. Anarchist
   1. Sire: Distorted Humor
   1. Dam: Vicarious Won
   1. Breeder: Centaur Farms, Inc.
   1. Owner: Ilium Stables, LLC
   1. Trainer: Doug F. O’Neill
   1. Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
   1. Weight: 124 lbs
7. Lovesick Blues
   1. Sire: Grazen
   1. Dam: Queenofhercastle
   1. Breeder: Nick Alexander
   1. Owner: Mia Familia Racing Stable
   1. Trainer: Librado Barocio
   1. Jockey: Geovanni Franco
   1. Weight: 120 lbs
8. Mucho Del Oro
   1. Sire: Mucho Macho Man
   1. Dam: Repeta
   1. Breeder: BHMFR, LLC
   1. Owner: Purple Rein Racing
   1. Trainer: Doug F. O’Neill
   1. Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
   1. Weight: 124 lbs

Race Analysis

Mucho Del Oro enters the San Simeon Stakes as the defending champion, having won this race last year. Trained by Doug F. O’Neill, this gelding returned from an eight-month hiatus to finish sixth in the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes in January. With Juan J. Hernandez aboard, Mucho Del Oro will be looking to regain his winning form.

Air Force Red, trained by Leonard Powell, is another strong contender. This ridgling finished seventh in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (G1T) on March 1. With Armando Ayuso as his jockey, Air Force Red will be aiming for a better performance in the San Simeon Stakes.

Gaslight Dancer, trained by Richard E. Dutrow, Jr., has shown promise with two wins and a second in five starts since being claimed for $35,000 at Aqueduct Racetrack. With Edwin A. Maldonado aboard, Gaslight Dancer will be looking to make an impact in this race.

Sorrento Sky (IRE), trained by Philip D’Amato, has been performing well in recent races. With Antonio Fresu as his jockey, Sorrento Sky will be aiming for a strong finish.

Anarchist, also trained by Doug F. O’Neill, finished second in the Joe Hernandez Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita. With Ramon A. Vazquez aboard, Anarchist will be looking to build on that success.

St Anthony, trained by Neil D. Drysdale, has shown potential in his previous races. With Umberto Rispoli as his jockey, St Anthony will be aiming for a strong finish.

Charge for Gold, trained by Philip A. Oviedo, and Lovesick Blues, trained by Librado Barocio, are also in the field and will be looking to make an impact in this race.