Moscow Burning, who was also bred by Harris Farms and raced for John Harris before being claimed away in August for $25,000, finished 2 1/2 lengths in front of Calzada Kid.
Super High stalked the pace of Bold Roberta (;23 3/5, :47 3/5) to the quarter pole, taking the lead in the stretch by a length over Moscow Burning, who tracked the pacesetters throughout. Moscow Burning reached even terms on Super High's outside and the two set down for a game fight down the lane.
Super High won the Work the Crowd Handicap at Golden Gate Fields Jan.3, but was subsequently eighth in the Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Sprint at Santa Anita on Jan. 24. The return to grass for the first time since September was a benefit. She won for the fourth time in eight tries on the turf.
She paid $10.40, $2.80 and $2.20 as the second choice. Moscow Burning returned $2.20 and $2.10. Calzada Kid's show was $2.40.
Santa Anita Stakes Quotes
TYLER BAZE, SUPER HIGH, WINNER: “She gave me everything she had. She’s a hard-trying filly. I’m glad Carla (Gaines) let me ride her again. I thought I got beat the last two jumps. I was (bleeped). Galloping out I said, ‘Victor, God-ding it, you had to beat me again by a nose!’ I thought I got beat the last two jumps. But she tries so hard. I’ve ridden her twice and both times she just gives her all and guts it out. A horse comes to her and she don’t want him to go by her, man. She’s an awesome filly to ride.”
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