Bal a Bali Wins Shoemaker Mile Stakes at Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California played host to the $400,000 G1 Shoemaker Mile Stakes on Saturday, June 3. Horses three years old and upward took to Santa Anita's turf track and raced one mile. Richard Mandella trained Bal a Bali surprised the field of seven and posted a career-best effort in the field by three quarters of a length as the 3-1 second choice. co-5-2 favorite Farhaan finished a good second with Heart to Heart, who was also sent off at 5-2 odds getting in for third. The order of finish was completed by Free Rose, Gangster, Bolo, and What a View.
2017 Shoemaker Mile Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bal a Bali (BRZ) | Mike E. Smith | 8.20 | 4.20 | 3.00 |
| 4 | Farhaan | Flavien Prat | 3.80 | 2.80 | |
| 1 | Heart to Heart | Julien R. Leparoux | 3.00 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (3-4) Paid: $28.80
- $2 Trifecta (3-4-1) Paid: $82.40
- $1 Superfecta (3-4-1-5) Paid: $321.60
- $2 Daily Double (4/3) Paid: $41.20
- $2 Pick 3 (3/4/3) Paid: $275.80
