Hoppertunity Wins San Antonio Stakes at Santa Anita Park
The $300,000 G2 San Antonio Stakes was contested Saturday, February 4 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Horses four years old and upward were featured when they took to Santa Anita's dirt track and raced 1 1/16 miles. Karl Watson, Mike Pegram, and Paul Weitman's 5-2 second betting choice Hoppertunity posted the repeat win in this race - this time by just a length in the field of seven. 9-5 favorite Mor Spirit was passed late and settled for second with Accelerate, who was also sent off at 5-2 barely claiming third. El Huerfano finished a close fourth while Hard Aces, Dalmore, and Avanti Bello completed the order of finish. Prospect Park scratched.
2017 San Antonio Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoppertunity | Flavien Prat | 7.00 | 3.40 | 2.20 |
| 5 | Mor Spirit | Mike E. Smith | 3.40 | 2.40 | |
| 7 | Accelerate | Tyler Baze | 2.20 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (1-5) Paid: $21.40
- $2 Trifecta (1-5-7) Paid: $44.20
- $1 Superfecta (1-5-7-4) Paid: $139.60
- $2 Daily Double (6/1) Paid: $36.80
- $2 Pick 3 (8/6/1) Paid: $192.00
