Weekend Winners Club

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In the aftermath of the Lasix ban and plan to reopen for racing March 29, Santa Anita has announced new dates for stakes races that were on schedule to be run in March. Many are scheduled to be run on the first weekend of racing. Full reschedule below.
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In other news, Gary Stevens said that it’s time for American horse racing to abide by international rules, and the need for a central commissioner for horse racing for the entire US. Many believe Stevens would be the right man for the job.
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The North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians have also weighed in as being against the Lasix ban and reduction. Extensive medical research has shown no connection between Lasix use and horse breakdowns, which is the cause for the ban. In addition, Lasix use is proven to prevent EIPH, a pulmonary horse disease.
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Here are the stakes races that have been rescheduled:
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Beholder Stakes (G1), for older fillies and mares at a mile on the dirt, March 30 (rescheduled from March 16 and March 23)
San Carlos Stakes (G2), for older runners at seven furlongs on the dirt, March 30 (rescheduled from March 9 and March 23)
San Simeon Stakes (G3T), for older runners at about 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf, March 30 (rescheduled from March 16 and March 22)
Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T), for 4-year-olds and up at a mile on the turf, remains on March 30 (rescheduled from March 9)
Santa Ana Stakes (G3T), for older fillies and mares at 1 1/4 miles on the turf, remains on March 30 (as originally scheduled)
Santana Mile, for 4-year-olds and up and a mile on the dirt, remains on March 31 (as originally scheduled)
Irish O’Brien Stakes, for California-bred and California-sired older fillies and mares at about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course, March 31 (rescheduled from March 17)
Sensational Star Stakes, for California-breds and California-sired older runners at about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course, March 31 (rescheduled from March 24)

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