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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
