Tag Archives: Richard Baltas

Hurricane Cloud (GB): Good Anywhere from $25K to $50K Claimers While Firing Everytime Upcoming Race: Del Mar July 20, 2025

Seven year old gelding for Richie Baltas tried $40,000 claimers on Friday in the initial race of the day at a mile on the turf. Off at 5/2 in a field of six he settled in fifth down the back side, tucked in at the rail under Frey and was just 3 off the pace. […]

Strate Cash: Baltas Unveils Exciting Turf Prospect; Colt Powers to Impressive Debut Victory Under Red-Hot Prat Upcoming Race: Saratoga July 18, 2025

Three year old colt for Richie Baltas, who had been working lights out down at San Luis Rey, made his debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the turf for sophomores. Bet down late to the heavy favorite at 2 to 5 in a field of 7, he broke OK under […]

Scipio: May Have Been Best With If Had a Clean Start

Two year old colt for Richie Baltas made his debut in Friday’s third, a 5/8 turf sprint for juvenile maiden special weights. Off at 5/2 in a field of 8, he completely missed the start and was quickly 7 back of the leaders and dead last. Rispoli got him to the outside and he started […]

Lila: Baltas Filly Battles Hard, Just Misses Maiden Win; Looks Ready to Score Next Time on Turf Upcoming Race: Del Mar July 20, 2025

Three year old filly for Richie Baltas ran too good to lose the nite cap on Sunday as she ran a bang up race at 9 furlongs on the grass for maiden special weight soph fillies. Off at 9/2 in a field of 9, she broke well under Kyle Frey and was third into the […]

Halstyn Rose: Baltas Filly Encounters Tough Trip in California Debut; Set for Redemption Next Out

Four year old filly for Richie Baltas made her 5th career start on Saturday, but first in California, in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the turf for older female runners. Off at 6/1 in a field of 10, she broke OK under Jose Ortiz and was 5th down the back side, just four […]

Modus Bestia: Came up Short Here But Will Get The Money Next Time Out Upcoming Race: Del Mar July 18, 2025

Three year old colt for Richard Baltas made his debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight event for sophomores at six and a half on the main. Off at 16/1 in a field of 7, he broke OK under Diego Herrera and sat 4th down the back side, three off the leaders. The jock […]

Lady Monclaire: Best Filly Today but Beaten By 3 at Wire

Three year old filly for Richard Baltas didn’t get the best of rides from Flavien Prat as she made start #2 in Sundays fifth, a six furlong sprint on the turf for sophomore Cal breds. Off as the 8/5 choice in a field of 7, she broke OK from the 2 hole, but Prat had […]

Santa Ana Stakes 2025 Analysis at Santa Anita

By Jarrod Horak The Grade 3, $100,000 Santa Ana Stakes is the 8th race at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, March 15. Eight horses will face the starter and Kathynmarissa is the even money favorite. Santa Ana Analysis #2 Mahina (8-1) almost always finishes in the top three at Santa Anita (10 4-3-2). She stalked […]