Results

Owner

Wathnan Racing

Trainer

Richard Mandella

Jockey

Mike Smith

ML

5-1

Skinny

Imported from his native Argentina where he was a multiple Group I winner. Coming off his first U.S. stakes win in the GIII Philip Iselin at Monmouth Park Aug. 17. Was beaten just a head by Newgate when runner-up in the GI Santa Anita Handicap in March. Mandella and Smith are both members of the Racing Hall of Fame.

Owner

SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Jay A., Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital LLC and Catherine Donovan

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

Flavien Prat

ML

8-5

Skinny

With wins in the GI Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park and GI Metropolitan Handicap at Saratoga, is a leading contender for North America’s champion older dirt male. While based at Santa Anita, he is 0-for-5 at his local track with three board hits. Last year, was beaten just a nose in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita.

Owner

SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Jay A., Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital LLC and Catherine Donovan

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

John Velazquez

ML

6-1

Skinny

Biggest career win came over this Santa Anita oval in the GI Santa Anita Handicap earlier this year. Will be making first start since March 30 when off the board as the favorite in the GI Dubai World Cup. Velazquez and Baffert are both enshrined in the Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Owner

R3 Racing LLC

Trainer

Doug F. O'Neill

Jockey

Tiago Pereira

ML

15-1

Skinny

Only stakes win came in last year’s Pleasonton Mile. Most recently was a no-threat seventh in the GI Pacific Classic at Del Mar. This will be his third start after more than a year layoff.

Owner

Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

Juan Hernandez

ML

2-1

Skinny

He’s won 5-of-7 starts with both losses being runner-up finishes. This will be the first time the 3-year-old faces older horses. He is 3-for-4 at Santa Anita with wins including last year’s GI American Pharoah and this year’s GII San Vicente. Cost $2 million at auction as a yearling. This will be his second start following a six-month layoff.

Owner

Peacock Family Racing Stable, LLC

Trainer

Todd W. Fincher

Jockey

Joseph Talamo

ML

6-1

Skinny

Won the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh in February. Following a nearly five-month layoff, returned sprinting in the seven-furlong GII Pat O’Brien at Del Mar and finished fourth Aug. 24. His $12.7 million in earnings easily tops the field.

Owner

Talla Racing LLC, West Point Thoroughbreds or Barker

Trainer

John W. Sadler

Jockey

Hector Berrios

ML

20-1

Skinny

Finished second to Muth when making his stakes debut in the Shared Belief Stakes Sept. 1 at Del Mar. Took nine starts to break his maiden.