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Stakes Spotlight
Santa Anita Race 3
Post Time 3:01 PM CST
BUENA VISTA STAKES (G2):
#3 LIGURIA could have been pointed to this stakes race given the effort off the bench last month in the Megahertz (G3) to build off of. She did not run anything near to a figure she is capable of giving her the space to move up today. She has the class with the Jimmy Durante (G3) win and a competitive effort (B-) in a higher level QEII (G1) event closing out 2024 at KEE. The race shape should set up for her runstyle and in capable hands with F. Prat returning to the saddle.
Santa Anita Race 9
Post Time 6:15 PM CST
FRANK E. KILROE MILE (G1):
This race should present value taking on the ML favorites in today's race shape and G1 level:
#4 FORMIDABLE MAN is a value alternative as they should move up returning as a flow upgrade as part of the Very Fast early pace in the Pegasus Turf (G1) at GP in their seasonal return. They are not a "need the lead" type especially at the flat mile, though bring in early speed something that is often required on this course for the distance.
#7 ALMENDARES must prove themselves from a class standpoint though fair odds at the ML suggestion to take a stab. Their runstyle should fit today's race shape and timing under A. Fresu taking back over today. They could also appreciate the return to SA and freshening off bench capable of getting back on track. The Seabiscuit (G2) was not their day restless in the GATE and unable to overcome (TACTIC-) the outside post/WIDE.