Fire With Fire Wins Charles Whittingham Handicap at Santa Anita Park
Las Vegas, NV - Santa Anita Park turf in Arcadia, California played host to the $200,000 Grade 2 Charles Whittingham Handicap on Saturday, May 24. Fifth choice Fire With Fire pulled of the minor upset, winning by a neck in the 1 1/4 mile race at 7-1 odds. Segway finished second while quick closing 8-5 favorite Quick Casablanca got up for third. Irish Surf was fourth, followed by Bright Thought, Soi Phet, Dr Action, African Oil, and Joelito.
Charles Whittingham S. Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fire With Fire | T. Baze | $16.60 | $6.60 | $2.60 |
| 7 | Segway | G. Stevens | $5.40 | $2.80 | |
| 2 | Quick Casablanca (CHI) | J. Talamo | $2.40 |
Times in 5ths: :232 :463 1:111 1:353 2:004
Times in 100ths: :23.42 :46.78 1:11.31 1:35.75 2:00.92
Winning Trainer: Drysdale Neil | Owner: Heerensperger David
| Unplaced horses listed in order of finish. |
| Also ran: Irish Surf, Bright Thought, Soi Phet, Dr Action (ARG), African Oil (FR) and Joelito |
| $1 Exacta (6-7) Paid: $36.60, $1 Trifecta (6-7-2) Paid: $92.20, $1 Superfecta (6-7-2-5) Paid: $987.40, $2 Daily Double (5-6) Paid: $189.80 Daily Double Pool $51,544.00 , $1 Pick 3 (1-5-6) 3 Correct Paid: $189.20 Pick 3 Pool $71,165.00 |
