The largest field in nearly 20 years was entered Wednesday for Saturday's $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). Euchre and Milwaukee Brew, a Frank Stronach-owned entry, was made the 7-2 favorite in the 1 1/4-mile race for older horses. A field of 14 will go postward in the evenly-matched field.Seventeen ran in the 1983 Big Cap, won by Bates Motel.Santa Anita is offering a guaranteed $1 million Pick Six on Saturday and is also trying to boost attendance with a watch giveaway.The field, jockeys, and weights, consists of:
Cagney, Smith, 115
Fancy As, Stevens, 114
Sky Jack, Pincay, 116
Giant Gentleman, Solis, 114
Seinne, Espinoza, 112
Kudos, Delahoussaye, 115
Last Parade, Blanc, 113
Freedom Crest, Nakatani, 114
Euchre, Gomez, 118
Futural, McCarron, 118
Dig For It, Valdivia, 112
Irisheyesareflying, Flores, 116
Milwaukee Brew, Desormeaux, 113
Western Pride, Valenzuela, 116
San Fernando winner Western Pride will start from post 14 in the Santa Anita Handicap.
