More than an inch of rain expected for Wednesday, December 29, has brought Santa Anita . Park to cancel the race on Thursday, December 30.
The National Weather Service has forecast the heaviest rain Wednesday and continues through Thursday morning. Friday’s forecast is a combination of sun and clouds.
Live racing will return on Friday, December 31, but the three grass-court races scheduled for Thursday have been moved to the weekend when the weather should be much improved. Robert J. Frankel Stakes (G3), a 1/8 mile race for dogs and horses 3 years of age and older, will take place January 1, with two 1-mile 2-year-old grass races — the Eddie Logan Stakes and Blue Norther Stakes — to be held on January 2.
Nominations for Robert J. Frankel include the 1st grade winner bred by a crossbreed of George Krikorian Unusual Mucho , LNJ Foxwoods #1 multiple-time winner Lucky and the winner of the bet placed in class 1 Dogtag .
Eddie Logan Beginners May Include Bet Winners Boise , owned by Jason Hall, Scot Herbertson and Sheldon Steinmetz; like Godolphin house placed in 1st grade Risk level ; and, Doppleganger, one Into Mischief The pony is owned by SF Racing, Starlight Racing and Madaket Stables, who won their 3:30 pre-debut on Dec.
Blue North may include Reddam Racing classification winners Awakening in Midnyte with Mimajoon and Not working , who finished their turn 1-2 in the Golden Gate Debutante Stakes.
