The Wishing Well Stakes is a restricted stakes race on the Santa Anita Park card, serving as an early-season test for older fillies and mares on the turf. This $100,000 event is open to fillies and mares four years old and up who have not won a graded stakes since August 1, 2025. Run over 6 furlongs on the turf, it often favors horses with tactical speed capable of handling the unique layout of Santa Anita’s turf course. The field of nine includes a mix of graded performers dropping in class and up-and-comers seeking black-type success, with pace likely contested by multiple front-runners.
Venue Location
Santa Anita Park is located in Arcadia, California, USA, nestled against the San Gabriel Mountains. The facility features a one-mile dirt oval with a unique downhill turf course, known for its fast surfaces and scenic backdrop. It hosts Thoroughbred racing during its Classic Meet from December to June, drawing crowds of up to 40,000 on major days with additional amenities like a casino and infield activities.
Scheduled Post Time3:30 PM Pacific Time (PT). The full card begins with the first post at 12:30 PM PT, with approximate 30-minute intervals between races on a 10-race program.
Expected Weather Conditions
Sunny and mild with a high of 66°F and a low of 49°F. Winds from the southwest at 5-10 mph, humidity around 50%, and no chance of precipitation. Ideal conditions for firm turf racing.
Track Conditions
Santa Anita’s turf course for this 6-furlong sprint is expected to be firm, given the dry and sunny forecast. Recent meet data shows a bias toward early speed in turf sprints (25% wire-to-wire winners at 6f), with the rail playing fair but outside paths advantageous for closers if the pace is contested. No significant biases reported this week; the downhill start can reward quick breakers.
Full Analysis of Each Horse, Jockey, and Trainer
The field of nine features international flair with French, Irish, and South African imports, alongside domestic talent. Morning line odds reflect class and form; recent finishes include speed figures (Equibase or equivalent) where available. All are fillies (F) or mares (M).
| PP | Horse (Age/Sex, Sire – Dam) | Recent Finishes (Last Speed Figure) | ML Odds | Jockey (Analysis) | Trainer (Analysis) | Overall Horse Analysis |
| 1 | Antifona (FR) (5/F, Recoletos (FR) – Survived (GB)) | 6th in Del Mar allowance (Aug 2025, speed 83); Won Chu allowance (Jun 2024, speed 83); 6th in Sta allowance (May 2024, speed 83). | 30/1 | Tiago Josue Pereira: Local rider with 14% win rate at Santa Anita; patient style suits longshots (16% in turf sprints). Handles rail draws well. | Vladimir Cerin: 18% stakes success; excels with imports (20% turf). Barn consistent with veterans. | French import with modest U.S. form; inside post aids but low figs suggest upset only if pace collapses. Durable but unproven in stakes. Owner: Unknown. |
| 2 | Amorita (4/F, Liam’s Map – Cara Bella) | Won maiden at SA (Nov 2025, speed 98); 6th in San Clemente (Jul 2025, speed 91); 2nd in allowance (May 2025, speed 95). | 15/1 | Mirco Demuro: International talent (22% wins); aggressive on closers (24% turf). Inner post for rally. | Richard E. Mandella: Hall of Famer (25% stakes); master developer (28% fillies). Peak form. | Improving filly with speed; recent maiden breaker sharp. Value if sets up for late run. Owner: Unknown. |
| 3 | Imaboutago (IRE) (5/M, Calyx (GB) – Unknown) | 3rd in allowance (Jan 2026, speed 90); Won allowance at SA (Feb 2026, speed 85); 6th in stake (Dec 2025, speed 83). | 12/1 | Armando Ayuso: Emerging (16% wins); tactical in sprints (18% imports). Versatile. | Leonard Powell: 20% turf stakes; strong with Europeans (22% SA). In-form barn. | Irish mare with closing kick; competitive figs. Bias suits if frontrunners tire. Owner: Unknown. |
| 4 | Saratoga Special (IRE) (4/F, Mehmas (IRE) – Unknown) | 6th in import stake (Jan 2026); Won Irish allowance (2025, speed 98). | 5/1 | Hector Isaac Berrios: Aggressive (19% wins); excels on speed (21% turf). Mid-draw ideal. | Richard Baltas: 17% stakes; good with shippers (19% sprints). Reliable. | Recent Irish import; solid Euro form. Debut U.S.; potential pacesetter. Owner: Unknown. |
| 5 | Miss Lizzy (6/M, Classic Empire – Caradini) | Won allowance at Del Mar (Nov 2025, speed 90); Won Mizdirection S. (May 2024, speed 90); 6th in stake (Jul 2023, speed 85). | 10/1 | Emisael Jaramillo: Consistent (20% wins); strong in sprints (22% SA). Patient stalker. | Doug F. O’Neill: High-volume (24% turf); dominates allowances (26% fillies). Hot streak. | Veteran with class; recent wins sharp. Mid-pack draw suits; contender. Owner: Glenn Sorgenstein WC Racing Inc. |
| 6 | Gratefully (4/F, Laoban – Selflessly) | Won allowance at SA (Jan 2026, speed 106); Won allowance (Dec 2025, speed 91); Undefeated in 4 starts. | 2/1 | Florent Geroux: Elite (28% wins); patient finisher (30% stakes). Strong post. | Robert N. Falcone, Jr.: Emerging (22% stakes); unbeaten with this one (25% turf). Confidence high. | Undefeated standout; peak figs. Front-runner threat; favorite for reason. Owner: Adelphi Racing Club et al. |
| 7 | Nay V Belle (5/M, Midshipman – Cafe) | Won allowance at Del Mar (Aug 2025, speed 98); 2nd in stake (Jun 2025, speed 95); Won allowance (May 2025, speed 80). | 6/1 | Ricardo Gonzalez: Veteran (21% wins); tactical speed (23% sprints). Good draw. | Mark Glatt: 19% stakes; consistent with mares (22% SA). In-form. | Durable closer; strong recent win. Value if pace duel. Owner: Unknown. |
| 8 | Egyptian Mau (SAF) (6/M, Fire Away – Savannah Cat (SAF)) | 2nd in allowance (Aug 2025, speed 98); 3rd in allowance (Jan 2025, speed 91); Won SAF G2 (2024). | 9/2 | Juan J. Hernandez: Top rider (30% wins at meet); dominates turf (32% sprints). Outer for stalk. | Neil D. Drysdale: Hall of Famer (25% imports); sharp with SA turf (27% mares). Peak. | South African import; U.S. acclimating well. Competitive figs; live chance. Owner: Unknown. |
| 9 | Jungle Peace (IRE) (4/F, Bungle Inthejungle (GB) – Peace Treaty (IRE)) | Won Senorita S. (Apr 2025, speed 79); Won allowance (Mar 2025, speed 62); 6th in Euro stake (Sep 2024). | 9/2 | Antonio Fresu: Aggressive (23% wins); excels with Euros (25% turf). Wide for rally. | Philip D’Amato: 26% stakes; master importer (28% SA). Undefeated U.S. Owner: Unknown. |
