April 11, 2023 — Santa Anita‘s 43-day Classic Meet, which began Dec. 26, drew to a close April 9, with Juan Hernandez atop the jockey’s division, and Phil D’Amato bagging yet another training title.
D’Amato, who has become a dominant force on turf, in large part with Irish-breds, enjoyed another tremendous meeting, winning 32 races, five better than Bob Baffert.