Santa Anita Park is set to host a thrilling ten-race card on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The action kicks off with an Allowance Optional Claiming race restricted to California-bred or California-sired fillies, three years old. Eligible entrants are those that have never won $21,000 other than maiden, claiming, or starter races—or those that have never won two races—or are available at a claiming price of $50,000. Run over a distance of 1 mile, the race carries a purse of $61,000. Seven fillies are entered: Coralgableskaylin, Chilly Philly, Booster Club, Broadway Venus, Nell’s Legacy, How About Pavel, and Kikuride.
The second race is a six-furlong sprint for fillies and mares three years old and upward that have never won three races. Offering a $23,000 purse, the race features Liquid Spirit, Isabel Ludlow, Toulouse Detrac, Thirsty Destiny, Annie’s Joy, and Ryder’s Candy.
Race three is another six-furlong dash, this time for three-year-old fillies who have never won $21,000 in a qualifying race, or those eligible under a $100,000 claiming tag. The lineup includes Knightwithlouis, Happy Sue, Border Control, Cash Call, Big Soiree, Hot Girl Walk, and Sea Runner. The purse is $61,000.
Race four is a 1 1/8-mile contest for three-year-old fillies, with a lucrative $100,000 purse. The six runners are Jungle Peace (IRE), As Catch Can, Miso Phansy, Firenze Flavor, Atia, and Schilflied.
In race five, California-bred or California-sired maidens—fillies and mares aged three, four, and five—will contest a six-furlong maiden special weight event worth $60,000. The nine hopefuls are Greta’s Ghost, Empress of Grace, Mis Alacar, Royal Dusty, Tiger Fire, Brandon’s Girl, Hurricane Layla, Joyful Mischief, and Arya’s Ride.
The sixth race welcomes three-year-olds and upward that have started for a claiming price of $25,000 or less in 2024–2025, or are entered for a $32,000 claiming tag. Run over 6 1/2 furlongs, the race offers a $37,000 purse. Eight contenders will compete: Regal Patriot, One Flew South, Doncic, Whatmakessammyrun, My Ransom, Sharp Aza Tack, Don’t Swear Dave, and Commander (FR).
The seventh race is tailored to California-bred or California-sired three-year-olds and up who have never won $21,000 other than in maiden, claiming, or starter races, or who have not won two races, or are available for a $20,000 claiming price. Run over six furlongs for a $61,000 purse, the field includes Lord Tripping, Cody Boy, Carol’s Comic, Devil Among Us, Supernal, Runkerry, Piper’s Causeway, Disobey, and Unbridled Vision.
Race eight is a maiden claiming race for three, four, and five-year-olds, set over one mile and offering a $33,000 purse. Twelve are entered: Bigredsandribeyes, Goodbye Dal, Honor the Cat, Uncle Evco, Djoser, Ghost Coast, Crazy Cavalier, Nation, Glass of Jameson, Tapit Dynasty, Supreme Coast, and Cano for the Win.
The ninth race is for restricted three-year-olds and up, based in Northern California since January 1, 2024, or those who have started for $6,250 or less in one of their last two starts. With a $15,000 purse, this 1-mile race features Mischief’s Thirsty, Adios Nicanor, Supermazel, Abadon, Wild Wager, Midnight Metal, Chief Jackson, Union Wave, Brother O’ Brien, and Vinny the Coin.
The day concludes with race ten: a maiden special weight for fillies and mares aged three, four, and five, run over 6 1/2 furlongs for a $60,000 purse. The fourteen-horse lineup features Madonna of Loreto, She’z the Law, Auntie, Snoozelose, Icons Only, Gladly, Storm Lady (GB), Arrogarsi, Sunglow (IRE), Neema, Harmonique, Vinalia (GB), Comeback Girl, and Current Affair.
