What happened: Mr Verse was one of the slowest away from his middle gate and he ended up in an awkward spot on the rails near the tail of the field. Was unable to improve much off a steady speed but ...

In other news, Santa Anita reported a memorial service for longtime racing analyst and handicapper Jeff Siegel will be held ...

Few video game relationships are as deep or personal as those formed with a trusty mount, be it a horse or something altogether stranger.