Raging Torrent Wins Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita

Raging Torrent triumphed in the $300,500 Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita, winning by 1 1/4 lengths with a time of 1:21.54, marking his first Grade 1 victory. The Doug O'Neill-trained colt, ridden by Frankie Dettori, demonstrated strong performance after a disappointing showing in the Breeders' Cup Sprint. Mystik Dan, the Kentucky Derby winner, returned to the track but finished last after struggling to adapt to the shorter seven-furlong distance. Trainer O'Neill expressed confidence in Raging Torrent's preparation, asserting that the horse was in exceptional shape leading up to the race. Stronghold finished in second place, while a stewards' inquiry regarding a stretch run incident did not alter the results. The race was a significant event on Santa Anita's opening day, underscoring the excitement surrounding horse racing in California.