Express Train, Victor Espinoza win Santa Anita Handicap

Express Train and Warrant won the Santa Anita Handicap by a head. It was the 85th edition of the nation’s first $100,000 race. The horse was trained by John Shirreffs. Last year, Express Train lost by half a length to Idol. This time, it was a different story.  Warrant finished second, while Stilleto Boy came third. He was 2-1 second betting choice. American Theorem finished 1-2. Spielberg and American theorem raced as a tandem up front. They were in control for a half mile in a rapid 45.97 and 6 furlongs in 1:11.39.