SANTA ANITA PLAYS HOST TO CAL CUP ON SATURDAY

Five stakes races for California-bred runners will highlight the weekend action at Santa Anita. The top draw is the $175,000 California Classic. Lone Star Derby winner Thirtyfirststreet, defending champ Soul Candy, Nahem, who bagged the Snow Chief S. in the spring, Holladay Road, who had a three-race win streak snapped last out and recent stakes winner Atticus Jack, are among the notables for this intriguing race.

Also on Saturday are the $125,000 Distaff, $100,000 Juvenile, $100,000 Juvenile Fillies and the $100,000 Sprint.