American Anthem Wins Lazaro Barrera Stakes at Santa Anita Park

Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California was the scene of the $100,000 G3 Lazaro Barrera Stakes on Saturday, May 13. Horses three years old saddled up and went seven furlongs on Santa Anita's dirt track. Bob Baffert trained 4-5 race favorite American Anthem bounced back from a pair of ugly efforts and realized his potential - emerging by 1 3/4 lengths. 2-1 second choice Kimbear finished second in the field of just five with Aristocratic getting in for third as the 3-1 third betting choice. Taxman's Quest and Sutton Impact completed the order of finish. Bobby Abu Dhabi scratched.