A subtle change in race tactics helped Atitlan win his second stakes in the last five months, and the longest race of his career, in Saturday’s Grade 3 San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita.
A pair of 7-year-old stablemates, Gold Phoenix and Easter, figure to attract the most attention Saturday in the Grade 3 San Luis Rey Stakes on turf at Santa Anita. The second-best horse could be the most likely winner.