SANTA ANITA Saturday, May 24, 2014

Three wins on yesterday’s card including a $16.40 longshot.

After the unfortunate accidental death of a horse at Churchill Downs on Thursday, I am sure the PETA people, whose stated goal is to ban horseracing, will be coming out of the wood work. For those interested, I invite you to read about the organization’s history and its founder Ingrid Newkirk. Then, you can decide for yourself whether these people are legitimate animal rights activists or hypocrites who are part of the lunatic fringe.

Good luck on today’s program!

Race 1 

#6 - XUANG FENG - Big win in his last start, shows good works, moves up in class to repeat.

Race 2

#5 - SNOWDAY - G3 try in his last start, should fire off the layoff with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith aboard.

Race 3

#1 - SEANS SILVERDANCER - Shipper from Oaklawn Park in Arkansas, finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 4

#9 - DESERT MADAM - Second time starter, should show a big improvement out of the gate.

Race 5

#8 - FRONT RANGE - Won a maiden race in her last start, takes a big step up in class to repeat for trainer Bob Baffert.

Race 6

#8 - HALL OF FAME - First time starter who shows good works, Baffert trains.

Race 7 G2 Charles Whittingham Handicap

#4 - AFRICAN OIL - Just missed in his last start, should be able to handle the distance, Desormeaux/Callaghan team up.

Race 8

#8 - BRANDON’S PRINCESS - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class, shows good works.

Race 9

#10 - ZIM N THE MAILMAN - First time starter sent out by trainer Tim Yakteen.