Decked Out Wins American Oaks at Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California played host to the $300,000 G1 American Oaks on Saturday, December 31. Three year old fillies were featured when they raced 1 1/4 miles on Santa Anita's turf track. It was 9-2 co-third choice Decked Out that came up late to edge out 4-1 second betting choice Sassy Little Lila by just a nose. 17-1 shot Lady Valeur finished third by half-length in the field of 13 while Dreamarcher was fourth and Barleysugar, Cheekaboo, 5-2 favorite Stays in Vegas, How Unusual, Queen Blossom, Sheeza Milky Way, Dynamic Mizzes K, and Mokat completed the order of finish. Mrs. Norris was scratched.
2016 American Oaks Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Decked Out | Kent J. Desormeaux | 11.00 | 6.00 | 4.20 |
| 6 | Sassy Little Lila | Luis Saez | 5.80 | 4.00 | |
| 1 | Lady Valeur (IRE) | Rafael Bejarano | 7.20 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (7-6) Paid: $50.20
- $2 Trifecta (7-6-1) Paid: $667.80
- $1 Superfecta (7-6-1-3) Paid: $4,899.50
- $2 Daily Double (6/7) Paid: $144.00
- $2 Pick 3 (12/1/7) Paid: $67.60
- $2 Pick 3 (12/6/7) Paid: $605.00
