Sammartino wins at Santa Anita
February 3, 2011ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) - Sammartino outlasted Mark the Bench in a speed duel to win Thursday's $56,800 King's Canyon Purse by 11/4 lengths at Santa Anita.
Ridden by Patrick Valenzuela, Sammartino ran 61/2 furlongs on the turf in 1:13.55 and paid $9, $5 and $3.20.
Mark the Bench returned $8 and $4.60. He's a Dance Star was another 11/4 lengths back in third and paid $2.60 to show as the 2-1 wagering favorite in the field of seven.
The victory, worth $33,600, increased Sammartino's career earnings to $115,640, with two wins in 11 starts that includes five runner-up finishes.