(Hiding in Honduras wins the G2 Mathis Mile Stakes at Santa Anita Park on Sunday / Benoit Photo & Courtesy of Santa Anita)

From the Santa Anita Park Media Team:

GRADE II, $200,000 MATHIS MILE STAKES QUOTES 2025

JOCKEY QUOTES

ANTONIO FRESU, HIDING IN HONDURAS, WINNER: “To be fair he was nice in the post parade, just when he saw the gate he acted up a little bit. But I didn’t do much. I grabbed him and once he was in the gate he was absolutely fine. I tried to get him to break and follow the instructions like Jonathan had told me. He settled nice and relaxed on the backside. When I got the split, he was still very green. He gave me the input to go and he kind of stood there a little bit then came back on. Thank you to Jonathan and the owner for this opportunity. The horse is talented and he’s going to improve again. Today Jonathan brought him great form.

FLAVIEN PRAT, NAMARON, THIRD: “He gave me a good trip. They kicked home quick. He gave me a good run, but then he went even.”

TRAINER QUOTES

JONATHAN THOMAS, HIDING IN HONDURAS, WINNER: “We have liked this horse. They actually really liked him on the farm where he was broke. He just has to get it together between his ears. But I’d like to congratulate Mr. La Penta. He has been a big part of our farm since the very beginning. To win a race like this is very special.”

NOTES: The winning owner is Robert LaPenta.