Kyle Frey rides Gold Phoenix to Whittingham Stakes win at Santa Anita

ARCADIA — Gold Phoenix’s victory in the Charles Whittingham Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday was a consolation prize for trainer Phil D’Amato and something bigger for jockey Kyle Frey.

“(It means) everything, especially with my family here,” Frey said in the winner’s circle, holding two small children. “God has really taken me a long ways. I’m just grateful and eager to see what else is in store.”

Replacing Juan Hernandez aboard Gold Phoenix, Frey helped the 6-year-old gelding get...