SANTA ANITA: GIII’s PROVIDENCIA, CALIFORNIAN STAKES PREVIEWS

By Victor Ryan —-

UNBEATEN MEDORO GOES FOR STAKES HAT TRICK IN SATURDAY’S GIII, $100,000 PROVIDENCIA STAKES FOR 3-YEAR-OLD FILLIES AT 1 1/8 MILES ON TURF

ARCADIA, CA (April 17, 2024)—Medoro, a perfect 3-for-3 with a pair of stakes victories, looks to continue her winning ways Saturday in the GIII, $100,000 Providencia Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/8 miles on turf at Santa Anita.

Trained by Peter Eurton, Medoro picked up her second stakes win last month when proving much the best in the one-mile China Doll Stakes on turf. Previously, the Honor Code filly won the one-miler Blue Norther on turf by a neck Dec. 29 at Santa Anita.

With her perfect start, Medoro has banked $156,600 for owner C R K Stable. Jockey Antonio Fresu has been aboard for all three victories and again has the call on Saturday.

Shiloh’s Mistress switches to turf following an off-the-board finish in the GIII Santa Ysabel going 1 1/16 miles on dirt March 9 at Santa Anita. Trained by Michael McCarthy, Shiloh’s Mistress previously broke her maiden on synthetic at Turfway Park Jan. 10, portending she could take a liking to the turf.

Owned by Resolute Racing, Shiloh’s Mistress was purchased for $235,000 at the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. She is 1-1-0 in four starts with $68,233 in earnings. Shiloh’s Mistress will be ridden by Umberto Rispoli for the first time.

The likely pacesetter is Lamporghini for trainer Doug O’Neill. The California-bred by Danzing Candy won a statebred maiden and statebred allowance, both at a mile on turf, in front-running fashion earlier this year at Santa Anita. Most recently, Lamporghini set the pace against open company in a one-mile allowance on turf before being overhauled late to finish second.

Lamporghini races as a homebred for Ed Delaney. She is 2-3-0 in six starts with $123,040 in earnings. Regular rider Edwin Maldonado again has the call Saturday.

THE GIII PROVIDENCIA WITH JOCKEYS & WEIGHTS IN POST POSITION ORDER

Race 8 of 10 Approximate post time 4:30 p.m. PT

Shiloh’s Mistress—Umberto Rispoli—120

Circle of Trust—Kazushi Kimura—120

Medoro—Antonio Fresu—124

Lamporghini—Edwin Maldonado—122

Brand New Dream—Drayden Van Dyke—120

Sakura Blossom—Hector Berrios—124

English Danger—Diego Herrera—120

Pink Whitney—Kyle Frey—120

First post time for a 10 race card is 1 P.M., with admission gates opening at 11 A.M

PROMISING JUDGE MILLER MAKES STAKES DEBUT SATURDAY IN GIII, $100,000 CALIFORNIAN STAKES FOR OLDER HORSES AT 1 1/8 MILES ON DIRT

ARCADIA, CA (April 17, 2024)—Highly regarded Judge Miller is set for his stakes debut in Saturday’s GIII, $100,000 Californian Stakes for older horses at 1 1/8 miles on dirt at Santa Anita.

Trained by Mark Glatt, Judge Miller crushed allowance foes by 11 lengths when stretched to a mile in his first time versus winners Feb. 24 at Santa Anita. Two months earlier at Santa Anita, Judge Miller earned his diploma going seven furlongs when making his second career start.

A 4-year-old colt by Curlin out of multiple Grade I winner Cavorting, Judge Miller is a full brother to multiple Grade I winner and $3.2-million earner Clairiere. Owner Muir Hut Stables purchased Judge Miller for $550,000 at the 2021 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.

Judge Miller will have his third different rider in as many races in the Californian. Flavien Prat had the call for his graduation win and Frankie Dettori was aboard for his allowance victory. On Saturday, Hall of Famer Mike Smith takes over in the irons.

Mixto gets another crack at his first stakes victory for trainer Doug O’Neill. At the recently concluded Santa Anita Classic Meet, the 4-year-old Good Magic colt was second in the GII San Antonio on opening day Dec. 26, third in the GII San Pasqual Jan. 27 and fifth in the GI Santa Anita Handicap on March 3.

Owned by Calumet Farm, Mixto was purchased for $140,000 at auction as a 2-year-old. He is 1-1-3 in 10 starts with $136,180 in earnings. Mixto will be ridden by Antonio Fresu, who was aboard for all three previous stakes tries.

Mr. Fisk makes his second start of the year for trainer Bob Baffert after a being a no-threat fifth in the San Pasqual. Last year as a 3-year-old, the Arrogate colt closed out the season with consecutive wins in the one-mile Shared Belief Stakes and 1 1/8-mile GIII Native Diver Nov. 26, both at Del Mar.

Mr. Fisk races as a homebred for Sunny Brook Stables. He is 3-2-0 in nine starts with $189,700 in earnings. Mr. Fisk will have Kazushi Kimura in the irons for the first time.

THE GIII CALIFORNIAN WITH JOCKEYS & WEIGHTS IN POST POSITION ORDER

Race 7 of 10 Approximate post time 4 p.m. PT

None Above the Law—Tyler Baze—124

Judge Miller—Mike Smith—120

Mixto—Antonio Fresu—120

Mystification—Edwin Maldonado—120

Mr Fisk—Kazushi Kimura—124

First post time for a 10- race card is 1 p.m. with admission gates opening at 11 a.m.

About The Stronach Group and 1/ST
The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core. The company’s consumer facing brand 1/ST (pronounced “First”) powers The Stronach Group’s forward-thinking 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, 1/ST EXPERIENCE, and 1/ST PROPERTIES businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group’s continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING & GAMING drives the best-in-class horse racing operations and gaming offerings at the company’s premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series, Gulfstream Park West and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course – home of the legendary Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is operating group for 1/ST’s media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, TSG Global Wagering Solutions (GWS) and XBTV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is horse racing’s largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. 1/ST PROPERTIES is responsible for the development of the company’s live, work and play communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group’s commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred horse racing on and off the track. For more information, please visit www.1st.com or follow @1ST_racing on Twitter or @1stracing on Instagram and Facebook.
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram