Harris Homebred On the Whim Blazes to MSW Victory at Santa Anita

Arcadia, CA (October 21, 2023) – Overcoming some early race greenness, Harris Farms’ homebred On the Whim gave hope for a promising future, running down the favorite in his career debut to win the 5th race on the Santa Anita card, a six and one-half furlong maiden special weight over the firm turf course.

The 3-year-old son of Acclamation was away in good order, but the main track crossover offered a challenge for the inexperience youngster. Once past that and refocused, On the Whim went after the leader, who was zipping along in uncontested fashion. He had closed the gap at the top of the stretch and he flew past his competition completing six furlongs in 1:08.12. He continued to stride out to the wire to win by two and one-quarter lengths in a final time of 1:14.20, not far off the track mark of 1:13.70.

On the Whim is trained Dean Pederson. He is out of the Maria’s Mon mare, Whimsy. He enjoyed getting his picture taken from the start.