Santa Anita: Mucho Macho Man hits the track
Mucho Macho Man, who won the Sunshine Millions Classic at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 18 in his only start since winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic, galloped a mile on the training track Thursday for his start in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap.
The Santa Anita main track was not open for training on Thursday after approximately a half-inch of rain fell on the sealed surface, track officials said.
Trainer Kathy Ritvo said Mucho Macho Man is likely to have a final workout for the March 8 Big Cap on Sunday or Monday.
“He’s ready to go,” Ritvo said. “If things go well, the work will be Sunday or Monday. We can adjust everything else after that.”
Aside from Mucho Macho Man and Will Take Charge, other probable starters are American Blend, Appealing Tale, Blingo, Game On Dude, Imperative, Majestic Harbor, and Rousing Sermon.