Horse Racing Preview: (Grade II) San Pasqual Stakes

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The Grade II San Pasqual Stakes at Santa Anita Park is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $200,000. This race covers a distance of one and one-eighth miles and is open to horses aged four years and older. Here’s a detailed look at each contender:

Horses and Jockeys

  1. Tarantino (KY)
    • Age/Sex: 7/G
    • Jockey: E. A. Maldonado
    • Weight: 120 Lbs
    • Trainer: P. Eurton
    • Morning Line Odds: 5/2
    • Owner: David A. Bernsen, LLC or Rockingham Ranch
    • Breeder: Fred W. Hertrich III & John D. Fielding
    • Pedigree: Pioneerof the Nile – Without Delay (by Seeking the Gold)
  2. Midnight Mammoth (KY)
    • Age/Sex: 6/G
    • Jockey: A. Ayuso
    • Weight: 122 Lbs
    • Trainer: C. Dollase
    • Morning Line Odds: 8/1
    • Owner: Jeffrey Sengara
    • Breeder: Pedro Gonzalez & Jorge Herrera
    • Pedigree: Midnight Lute – Taker Home (by Vindication)
  3. Express Train (KY)
    • Age/Sex: 8/H
    • Jockey: H. I. Berrios
    • Weight: 120 Lbs
    • Trainer: J. A. Shirreffs
    • Morning Line Odds: 9/2
    • Owner: C R K Stable LLC
    • Breeder: Dixiana Farms LLC
    • Pedigree: Union Rags – I’m a Flake (by Mineshaft)
  4. Katonah (KY)
    • Age/Sex: 6/G
    • Jockey: T. J. Pereira
    • Weight: 120 Lbs
    • Trainer: D. F. O’Neill
    • Morning Line Odds: 6/1
    • Owner: R3 Racing LLC
    • Breeder: Haymarket Farm LLC
    • Pedigree: Klimt – Ctimene (by Consolidator)
    • Equipment Change: Blinkers Off
  5. Imagination (KY)
    • Age/Sex: 4/C
    • Jockey: D. A. Herrera
    • Weight: 122 Lbs
    • Trainer: B. Baffert
    • Morning Line Odds: 8/5
    • Owner: SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, et al
    • Breeder: Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, LLC
    • Pedigree: Into Mischief – Magical Feeling (by Empire Maker)
  6. American Admiral (KY)
    • Age/Sex: 7/G
    • Jockey: R. Gutierrez
    • Weight: 120 Lbs
    • Trainer: T. Yakteen
    • Morning Line Odds: 10/1
    • Owner: Donnie Crevier
    • Breeder: Dixiana Farms LLC
    • Pedigree: American Pharoah – Escampette (by Smart Strike)
  7. Dont Fight the Fed (CA)
    • Age/Sex: 5/H
    • Jockey: M. Gutierrez
    • Weight: 120 Lbs
    • Trainer: A. C. Garcia
    • Morning Line Odds: 12/1
    • Owner: Reddam Racing, LLC
    • Breeder: Reddam Racing, LLC
    • Pedigree: Nyquist – Taffeta (by Scat Daddy)

Race Overview

The San Pasqual Stakes features a talented field of seasoned horses. Imagination, trained by B. Baffert, is the morning line favorite and is expected to deliver a strong performance. Tarantino and Express Train are also top contenders and could challenge for the win. Katonah and Midnight Mammoth have the potential to make a significant impact, while American Admiral and Dont Fight the Fed could surprise with solid runs.