The Santa Anita winter-spring meet concluded on Sunday, showcasing exceptional performances from trainer Mark Glatt, jockey Juan Hernandez, and owner Reddam Racing. As the leading figures in this season, they have set a high benchmark for future competitions. Live racing is set to return on Friday with the commencement of Santa Anita's 29-day spring meet. Glatt achieved his second trainer’s title at Santa Anita, securing 31 victories out of 122 starts, while Hernandez dominated the jockeys’ standings with 53 wins. Additionally, Reddam Racing emerged as the top owner with 12 victories.

Mark Glatt, a 52-year-old Auburn, Washington native, celebrated an impressive milestone by clinching his second Santa Anita trainer’s title. This victory marked his first success in the traditional winter-spring meet. Throughout the competition, he demonstrated a remarkable 25% strike rate with $1,549,998 in purse earnings. His standout moment came when Freedom’s Not Free triumphed in the Pasadena Stakes for 3-year-olds over a mile on turf back in March. Furthermore, Glatt had previously claimed the trainer’s title during the 2023 Santa Anita autumn meet.

Juan Hernandez, a 33-year-old Veracruz, Mexico native, excelled as the leading rider with 53 victories from 232 mounts, achieving a commendable 23% strike rate. Expressing gratitude during a winner's circle celebration on closing day, Hernandez acknowledged his agent, owners, trainers, and grooms for their hard work. His prowess extended beyond regular races, as he led all jockeys with 10 stakes wins, including notable victories in the Beholder Mile (G1) and La Cañada (G3) with Cavalieri, the Monrovia (G3) and Wishing Well with Queen Maxima, and others.

Reddam Racing, owned by Paul and Zilla Reddam, stood out among owners with 12 victories from 69 starters. Their achievements included winning the Santa Ynez with Look Forward and the California Cup Oaks with Take Another Card. The team also topped the earnings list with $647,974, underscoring their consistent excellence throughout the meet.

As the Santa Anita winter-spring meet draws to a close, the accomplishments of Mark Glatt, Juan Hernandez, and Reddam Racing highlight the talent and dedication present in the world of horse racing. With live racing resuming shortly, anticipation builds for what promises to be another thrilling chapter in the sport.