Horse Racing

August 31, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Baffert picks up his third stakes win of 2026 – and his record 193rd overall...

Horses break from the starting gate during the sixth race of Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Del Mar. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin, The San Diego Union-Tribune/SCNG)

Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, August 30, 2026

August 30, 2026 at 8:51 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Amerman Racing’s Test Score and jockey Juan Hernandez, right, outleg Atitlan (Umberto Rispoli), left, to win the Grade II, $300,000 Del Mar Handicap, Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA. (Benoit Photo)

Gold Phoenix’s Del Mar reign ends; Torrey Pines Stakes are Sunday

August 30, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

Gold Phoenix’s streak is over

Del Mar consensus picks for Saturday, August 29, 2026

August 28, 2026 at 9:18 p.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Jockey Antonio Fresu has a moment with Dr. Venkman after their victory in the Grade II, $300,000 San Diego Handicap, Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.
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Saturday’s Pat O’Brien Stakes a fitting undercard for Del Mar Handicap

August 28, 2026 at 8:08 p.m.

The 7-furlong O’Brien will send its winner to the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. Later, the...

Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, August 28, 2026

August 28, 2026 at 8:34 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Gold Phoenix and jockey Hector Berrios win the San Luis Rey Stakes on March 21, 2026, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

‘Throwback horse’ looks to extend record-breaking run at Del Mar this weekend

August 27, 2026 at 8:02 p.m.

Gold Phoenix is seeking a fifth straight win in the Grade II Del Mar Handicap...

Del Mar consensus picks for Thursday, August 27, 2026

August 26, 2026 at 1:34 p.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, August 23, 2026

August 23, 2026 at 6:50 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

In this image provided by Benoit Photo, Tam Tam, with Junior Alvarado aboard, wins the Grade I $300,000 Del Marks Oaks horse race Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Del Mar, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Junior Alvarado rides Tam Tam to victory in Del Mar Oaks

August 22, 2026 at 11:58 p.m.

Tam Tam finishes 1 ¼ lengths ahead of 40-1 longshot Lookin At Diamond.

Godolphin LLC’s Knightsbridge and jockey Junior Alvarado win the Grade I $1,000,000 Pacific Classic Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA. The Kentucky-bred son of Nyquist is trained by William I. Mott.
(Benoit Photo)

Knightsbridge erases doubts with Pacific Classic win at Del Mar

August 23, 2026 at 8:28 a.m.

The 5-year-old horse weathers his first try at 1-1/4 miles and an early duel with...

Del Mar consensus picks for Saturday, August 22, 2026

August 21, 2026 at 9:10 p.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

In this photo provided by Benoit Photo, King of Gosford and jockey Umberto Rispoli win the $100,000 Wickerr Stakes, Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, De Mar, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Del Mar Notebook: 3 graded stakes lead up to Pacific Classic; longshot wins big

August 21, 2026 at 7:58 p.m.

The Grade I Del Mar Oaks, a 1⅛-mile test on the turf for 3-year-old fillies,...

Trainer Bill Mott rides to his barn after watching a workout days before the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 28, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Pacific Classic is next Del Mar test for trainer Bill Mott

August 21, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

The New York-based Hall of Famer, with Knightsbridge in Saturday’s $1 million race, has big...

Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, August 21, 2026

August 21, 2026 at 7:42 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski,...

Joel Rosario wins four races to take Del Mar lead

August 20, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

Joel Rosario, who entered Thursday trailing Juan Hernandez by one win in the jockey standings...

Navajo Warrior, shown winning with jockey Serafin Camona in a maiden race Oct. 31, 2024, at Del Mar, is a contender in Saturday’s Pacific Classic at the San Diego County track. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Pacific Classic favorites should worry about ‘Warrior’

August 20, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

The $1 million race at Del Mar on Saturday spotlights Knightsbridge and his all-star connections...

Jockey Juan Hernandez marks his third victory of the day aboard Warming in the Yellow Ribbon Stakes on Aug. 8, 2026, at Del Mar. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing notebook: It’s UK one day, Del Mar the next for jockey Juan Hernandez

August 20, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

After riding Bacio at York, he plans to take a helicopter and nighttime flight to...

Del Mar consensus picks for Thursday, August 20, 2026

August 19, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

In this image provided by Benoit Photo, Sweet Azteca, with Juan Hernandez aboard, wins the Grade III $100,000 Rancho Bernardo horse race Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Del Mar, Calif. Benoit Photo via AP)

Del Mar notebook: Pacific Classic field set; Sweet Azteca wins another Rancho Bernardo Stakes

August 16, 2026 at 8:28 p.m.

Eleven horses, including six out-of-state entries led by early 5-2 favorite Knightsbridge, are scheduled to...

Zephyr Racing’s Fibonaccis Ride carries Hall of Famer Victor Espinoza to victory in the $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar. BENOIT PHOTO

Fibonaccis Ride upsets in Solana Beach Stakes

August 17, 2026 at 12:39 a.m.

The 17-1 longshot overtook the field, ss well as 13-1 longshot Quick Kate, to grab...

Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, August 16, 2026

August 16, 2026 at 8:16 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Del Mar consensus picks for Saturday, August 15, 2026

August 15, 2026 at 8:20 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Stronghold and jockey Antonio Fresu win the Grade III, $100,000 Triple Bend takes, Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. (Benoit Photo)

Pacific Classic begins to take shape, with Knightsbridge the expected favorite

August 14, 2026 at 8:12 p.m.

A 5-year-old son of Nyquist, Knightsbridge ran second to Nysos in the Grade I Metropolitan...

Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, August 14, 2026

August 14, 2026 at 8:22 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Horses break from the starting gate during the seventh race of Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack on Friday, July 17, 2026 in Del Mar. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin, The San Diego Union-Tribune/SCNG)

Horse racing notebook: Del Mar fans could use a real classic next week

August 13, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

The lineup for the Aug. 22 Pacific Classic will be set Sunday and likely favorite...

Del Mar consensus picks for Thursday, August 13, 2026

August 12, 2026 at 4:53 p.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Holmby and jockey Juan Hernandez, outside, outleg Ruiva and jockey Yedsit Hazlewood to win the Grade III, $150,000 Sorrento Stakes horse race Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, in Del Mar, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Holmby uses late push to win Sorrento Stakes at Del Mar

August 10, 2026 at 12:31 a.m.

Holmby, a daughter of Corniche, passes Ruiva a second time with about a third of...

Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026 at 7:55 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

In this image provided by Benoit Photo, Warming and jockey Juan Hernandez, win the Grade II, $250,000 Yellow Ribbon Stakes, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Jockey Juan Hernandez wins two big stakes races at Del Mar

August 9, 2026 at 7:58 a.m.

The victories were the fourth and fifth stakes wins of the summer meeting for Juan...

Del Mar consensus picks for Saturday, August 8, 2026

August 8, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026 at 8:38 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Del Mar consensus picks for Thursday, August 6, 2026

August 7, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Free Closer, with Juan Hernandez aboard, wins the $100,000 C.T.B.A Stakes horse race Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Del Mar, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Free Closer runs away with California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes at Del Mar

August 2, 2026 at 9:27 p.m.

Free Closer covers the 5½-furlong test for 2-year-old Cal-bred fillies on the main track in...

Jockey Tiago Pereira guides On the Whim to the winner’s circle after their victory in Saturday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes at Del Mar. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Del Mar notebook: Hirsch Stakes comes up slow; On the Whim wins California Dreamin’ event

August 1, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

It wasn’t a great race for a Grade I event.

Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, August 2, 2026

August 1, 2026 at 7:31 p.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Del Mar consensus picks for Saturday, August 1, 2026

August 1, 2026 at 6:55 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, Harris Farms’ He’s a Knockout and jockey Joel Rosario, inside, outleg Party Animal (Jose Morelos), outside, to win the $150,000 Real Good Deal Stakes, Friday, July31, 2026 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Seismic Beauty the favorite to win stakes race at Del Mar; He’s A Knockout wins Real Good Deal Stakes

July 31, 2026 at 8:01 p.m.

The 5-year-old, Bob Baffert-trained daughter of Uncle Mo has four wins in nine career starts...

Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026 at 8:09 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Hector Berrios guides Gold Phoenix to the winner’s circle after their victory in the Eddie Read Stakes on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Gold Phoenix stakes claim to place in Del Mar history

July 30, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

Here’s the significance of the 8-year-old Irish-bred gelding’s record-setting sixth stakes victory, by a photo...

Del Mar consensus picks for Thursday, July 30, 2026

July 29, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson,...

In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, Gold Phoenix, right, with Hector I. Berrios aboard, gets past Formidable Man (8), with John Velazquez aboard, to win the Grade II $250,000 Eddie Read Stakes horse race Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Del Mar, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Del Mar notebook: Gold Phoenix wins Eddie Read Stakes; Cornucopian euthanized

July 26, 2026 at 8:22 p.m.

The victory was the record sixth Del Mar stakes win for the Irish-bred Gold Phoenix.

Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, July 26, 2026

July 26, 2026 at 7:42 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club president and CEO Joe Harper, second from right, talks with race enthusiasts in the paddock area on opening day at the Del Mar Racetrack on Friday, July 22, 2022. (Eduardo Contreras / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Del Mar’s CEO to retire from ‘special calling’ after nearly 50 years in charge

July 25, 2026 at 4:57 a.m.

Joe Harper, 83, came to Del Mar in 1977 as the track’s general manager. He...

In this photo provided by Benoit Photo, Multiple stakes-winner Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli, right, win the Grade II $300,000 San Diego Handicap, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Journalism retired to stud after suffering injury at Del Mar; horse ‘breathed a different air’

July 25, 2026 at 2:37 a.m.

Journalism appeared to suffer an injury to his left hind suspensory ligament during an incident...

Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Juan Hernandez, clockwise from top left, Emisael Jaramillo, Umberto Rispoli and Armando Ayuso are regarded as some of the top jockeys in Southern California. (Photos by Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: A Del Mar bettors’ guide to jockeys in a year of change

July 23, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

Most of the current crop of California riders have strengths and weaknesses, and knowing about...

Cornucopian and jockey Juan Hernandez race to victory in the $100,000 San Carlos Stakes on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing notes: Cornucopian has competition at Del Mar

July 23, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes includes Listenupshance, Stronghold and Dr. Venkman in a field...

Del Mar consensus picks for Thursday, July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Multiple stakes-winner Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli, right, win the Grade II $300,000 San Diego Handicap, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Journalism overcomes rough start, wins San Diego Handicap on Day 2 at Del Mar

July 19, 2026 at 10:37 a.m.

Nothing about the $300,000 race went off as expected.

Del Mar consensus picks for Saturday, July 18, 2026

July 18, 2026 at 7:54 a.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Horses break from the starting gate during the second race of Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack on Friday, July 17, 2026 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Del Mar’s opening day gives way to something just as significant on Saturday

July 18, 2026 at 1:09 p.m.

Saturday's San Diego Handicap features the famed Journalism. ... The 32-day meeting opened Friday with...

Horses break from the starting gate during the sixth race of Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack on Friday, July 18, 2025 in Del Mar, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

New horses, faces as Del Mar’s summer season begins with opening day

July 16, 2026 at 9:01 p.m.

Three-time Del Mar riding champion Joel Rosario is among five notable additions to a jockey...

Horses break from the starting gate during the fifth race of Opening Day at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in Del Mar, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, July 17, 2026, on opening day

July 16, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Nysos and jockey Flavien Prat win the San Diego Handicap on July 26, 2025, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing notebook: Del Mar stakes can help reverse California trend

July 16, 2026 at 2:16 p.m.

The seaside season opening Friday can help horses here reclaim national stature after the circuit...

Trainer Bob Baffert, left, celebrates with jockey Juan Hernandez, right, in the winner’s circlef afer Himika’s victory in the Grade III, $150,000 Sorrento Stakes, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA…¬© BENOIT PHOTO

Bob Baffert calls Del Mar ‘a perfect summer fit’; so why are many of his horses elsewhere?

July 16, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.

“I actually painted myself in a corner with too many young horses in the same...

File – Thoroughbred horses make their way around the track at Los Alamitos Race Course. (File photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register)

Los Alamitos jockey, trainer races end in ties

July 5, 2026 at 6:12 p.m.

Kazushi Kimura, Armando Ayuso and Edgar Payeras lead riders; Genaro Vallejo, Bob Baffert, Peter Miller...

Thoroughbred horses make their way around the track at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress on Sept. 16, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register)

Los Alamitos consensus picks for Sunday, July 5, 2026

July 5, 2026 at 8:14 a.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Pamela Ziebarth’s Sweet Azteca, carrying jockey Armando Ayuso, wins the Grade II $200,000 Great Lady M Stakes for the third-straight year Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Los Alamitos Race Course, Cypress, CA.
(Benoit Photo)

Sweet Azteca’s Los Alamitos 3-peat puts Breeders’ Cup in sight

July 5, 2026 at 8:47 a.m.

The 5-year-old mare captures the Great Lady M. Stakes again and is expected to make...

Los Alamitos consensus picks for Saturday, July 4, 2026

July 4, 2026 at 8:07 a.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Los Alamitos consensus picks for Friday, July 3, 2026

July 2, 2026 at 8:09 p.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Sweet Azteca and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Great Lady M Stakes on July 5, 2025, at Los Alamitos Race Course. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Sweet Azteca chases Los Alamitos 3-peat

July 2, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

The 6-year-old mare is favored in Saturday’s Great Lady M Stakes, which she won in...

Sabino Canyon and jockey Ricardo Gonzalez, outside, catch Start the Ride (Armando Ayuso), inside, to win the $100,000 Los Alamitos Derby Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Los Alamitos Race Course, Cypress, CA. The win gives Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his 10th-straight victory in the race. (Benoit Photo)

Bob Baffert wins 10th straight Los Alamitos Derby with Sabino Canyon

June 28, 2026 at 8:46 a.m.

The maiden colt passes favorite Start the Ride late to continue his trainer's dominance of...

Los Alamitos consensus picks for Sunday, June 28, 2026

June 27, 2026 at 6:24 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...

FILE – – In this May 6, 2020, file photo, a statue of Barbaro is silhouetted at the entrance of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Magnitude beats Baeza and Sovereignty at Churchill Downs

June 27, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

Coming off his Dubai World Cup win, the 4-year-old adds a victory in the Stephen...

Los Alamitos consensus picks for Saturday, June 27, 2026

June 27, 2026 at 7:14 a.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Los Alamitos consensus picks for Friday, June 26, 2026

June 25, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Junior Alvarado celebrates atop Sovereignty after winning the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Horse racing: Sovereignty is star of stars in Stephen Foster Stakes

June 25, 2026 at 8:25 p.m.

The 2025 Horse of the Year can resume his reign by beating White Abarrio, Magnitude...

Owner Nick Alexander, right, has a hug for trainer Phlip D’Amato, left, after Shea Brennan’s victory in the $100,000 Bertrando Stakes, Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Los Alamitos Race Course, Cypress CA. (Benoit Photo)

Los Alamitos stakes win keeps Phil D’Amato hot

June 20, 2026 at 7:52 p.m.

The trainer’s 4-year-old colt Shea Brennan leads all the way in the Bertrando Stakes on...

Los Alamitos consensus picks for Sunday, June 21, 2026

June 20, 2026 at 6:07 p.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Los Alamitos consensus picks for Saturday, June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026 at 8:52 a.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Los Alamitos consensus picks for Friday, June 19, 2026, on opening day

June 18, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Shea Brennan and jockey Antonio Fresu, right, win the King Glorious Stakes on Dec. 15, 2024, at Los Alamitos Race Course. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Los Alamitos opens 3-week thoroughbred meet Friday

June 18, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

Trained by Phil D’Amato, Shea Brennan returns to familiar ground at the Orange County track...

Virginia-bred Secured Freedom and jockey Joel Rosario win the $100,000 Affirmed Stakes on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Santa Anita. The 3-year-old son of Practical Joke is owned by Amestoy, Amestoy Jr. and Beasley and trained by Tim Yakteen. (Benoit Photo)

Antonio Fresu clinches Santa Anita jockeys title

June 15, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Secured Freedom wins the Affirmed Stakes for 3-year-olds as the Arcadia track wraps up its...

Outriders ride along the track during horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Santa Anita consensus picks for Monday, June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Gold Phoenix and jockey Hector Berrios win the Grade III, $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes, Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. (Benoit Photo)

Gold Phoenix wins San Juan Capistrano Stakes by 5 lengths

June 14, 2026 at 7:17 p.m.

The 8-year-old has victories at seven distances after romping with jockey Hector Berrios in the...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, June 14, 2026

June 14, 2026 at 9:09 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Baoma Corp.’s Mizumi and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Grade III $100,000 Summertime Oaks Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. The 3-year-old daughter of Justify is trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert. (Benoit Photo)

Juan Hernandez bags 2 stakes, 4 wins at Santa Anita

June 13, 2026 at 7:11 p.m.

The jockey gets favorite Mizumi home in the Summertime Oaks and 5-1 Freedom's Not Free...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, June 13, 2026

June 12, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, June 12, 2026

June 11, 2026 at 9:52 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Nysos and jockey Flavien Prat celebrate after winning the $200,000 Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: The best at Santa Anita are winning on the road

June 12, 2026 at 12:10 a.m.

A look at the stars of the Arcadia track’s winter-spring season finds many going out...

Gold Phoenix and jockey Hector Berrios win the $100,000 San Luis Rey Stakes on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing notebook: Power outage halts Santa Anita racing

June 11, 2026 at 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s last four races are canceled and bets are refunded. Management says a Monday card...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Thursday, June 11, 2026

June 10, 2026 at 5:22 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, June 7, 2026

June 7, 2026 at 8:26 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Darya and jockey Hector Berrios, outside, outleg Inbox (Joel Rosario), inside, to win the $100,000 Honeymoon Stakes, Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. (Benoit Photo)

Darya, Inbox give Phil D’Amato 1-2 finish at Santa Anita

June 6, 2026 at 5:51 p.m.

Hector Berrios, riding Darya while Antonio Fresu was in the Belmont Stakes, gets the filly...

Jockey Jose Ortiz celebrates as he crosses the finish line aboard Golden Tempo (9) to win the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. (Yuki Iwamura / AP)

Golden Tempo rallies to win Belmont Stakes

June 6, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

Kentucky Derby winner with jockey Jose Ortiz earn a second Triple Crown victory.

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, June 6, 2026

June 6, 2026 at 8:49 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo works out ahead of the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race at Saratoga Race Course on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Belmont Stakes: Derby winner Golden Tempo faces pace challenge

June 5, 2026 at 3:03 p.m.

The final leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday at Saratoga doesn’t figure to have...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, June 5, 2026

June 4, 2026 at 6:16 p.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Commandment runs during a morning workout prior to the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Horse racing: In Belmont Stakes, thou shalt not ignore a 6-1 shot

June 4, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

Commandment, seventh behind Golden Tempo in the Kentucky Derby, is due for better luck in...

Jockey Jose L. Ortiz, left, is congratulated by jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. atop Renegade after riding Golden Tempo to victory in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. The horses are set to duel again in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Renegade is favorite for Belmont rematch with Derby winner Golden Tempo

June 1, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

Renegade, who finished second to Golden Tempo in the Kentucky Derby, opens as the 2-1...

Stronghold returns to Santa Anita winner’s circle

May 31, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

The 2024 Santa Anita Derby winner and jockey Antonio Fresu overpower a small field in...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, May 31, 2026

May 31, 2026 at 8:17 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Om N Joy and jockey Kent Desormeaux win the Grade II, $200,000 Santa Margarita Stakes, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. (Benoit Photo)

Om N Joy, Kent Desormeaux rally for Santa Anita upset

May 30, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

The Cal-bred filly wins the Santa Margarita Stakes at 8-1 as odds-on Seismic Beauty fades.

Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, May 30, 2026

May 30, 2026 at 8:36 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson,...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...

Seismic Beauty and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes on Aug. 2, 2025, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. (Benoit Photo)

Horse racing: Bob Baffert set to end Santa Anita stakes drought

May 28, 2026 at 5:41 p.m.

Seismic Beauty returns Saturday seeking another Santa Margarita victory at a time when her trainer...

Formidable Man wins Shoemaker Mile Monday at Santa Anita under Flavien Prat. (Benoit photo)

Flavien Prat’s plane is late but horses are on time at Santa Anita

May 25, 2026 at 6:49 p.m.

After missing his first scheduled mount, Plat rode winners in the Hollywood Gold Cup and...

Santa Anita consensus picks for Monday, May 25, 2026