Los Alamitos Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
STAGE RUN (8) was only a nose from the winner in second last time out in a small field over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Yet to break through this time in but hasn't been far away, with two placings to his name. Should be hard to stop. DESERT HAWK (3) hit the frame with a 3 length third on turf at Santa Anita Turf two starts back. Disappointed last time though, again on the turf, at Santa Anita Turf over 1811m when 10 lengths from the winner in sixth. Strong contender back on the dirt. HALNINETHOUSAND (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf, beaten 6 lengths into fourth. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. WASTING ACES (4) was below his best last time, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Open to improvement and should be about the money.

Jockey: Pedro Flores
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind Tess Of Hemet with 55kg at $31.80. Before that ran last in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh on May 24 over 905m, 12 len behind Rocky Spirit with 55.5kg at $19.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55kg | 1:12.65 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $31.80 |
| 4/4 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,173.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 55.5kg | 0:52.39 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $19.50 |
| 8/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Damian Diaz Cruz | 56kg | 0:52.20 | 3-7-8 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $78.90 |
| 5/5 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,645.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Leonel Camacho-Flores | 55.5kg | 0:53.08 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/4 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $11,236.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Damian Diaz Cruz | 55.5kg | 0:52.36 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $19.10 |

Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on June 13 over 1811m, 10 len behind Divisible By with 55kg at $38. Before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on May 15 over 1609m, 3 len behind Knowhere with 55.5kg at $30. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/06/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Francisco Monroy | 55kg | 1:48.46 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $38.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 1:38.24 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $30.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,568.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54kg | 1:38.36 | 2-6-3 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $9.70 |
| 7/7 | 22/03/2026 | 37 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:36.35 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $37.30 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $12.70 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:37.03 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on June 7 over 1609m, 7 len behind Hardtobebetternow carrying 57kg at $24.10. Before that ran second last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on May 15 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Knowhere with 57kg at $2.60. Watch for a big final furlong.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 07/06/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 57kg | 1:36.35 | 3-6-6 | 11 |
| 7.4L | $24.10 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:38.24 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:15.84 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $33.20 |
| 2/8 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:36.98 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $19.80 |
| 9/10 | 15/02/2026 | 38 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 6-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $28.30 |
| 8/9 | 08/01/2026 | 468 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 33.9L | $40.50 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last in a small field at this track on June 20 over 1609m, 17 len behind Big Reflections carrying 54.5kg at $7. The start before that 4th in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh on June 7 over 914m, 5.5 len behind Pine Run with 56kg at $10.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,894.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:38.32 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $17,434.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 0:53.91 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $10.60 |
| 9/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 52kg | 1:10.67 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 20.0L | $66.80 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on June 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Hardtobebetternow carrying 54.5kg at $66.40. Before that ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on May 15 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Knowhere with 54.5kg at $14.80. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 07/06/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | 1:36.35 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $66.40 |
| 6/6 | 15/05/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:38.24 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $14.80 |
| 9/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on June 7 over 1609m, 9 len behind Hardtobebetternow carrying 57kg at $10.20. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on February 13 over 1811m, 10 len behind Rostovsky with 56kg at $11.40. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 07/06/2026 | 84 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:36.35 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $10.20 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | 1:36.98 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:48.38 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $11.40 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 69 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $14.10 |
| 3/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:36.53 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita on May 23 over 1609m, nose behind Trojan Mafia carrying 57kg at $5.90. Before that 4th of 7 at Santa Anita on March 29 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Next Trick carrying 57kg at $6.20. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,346.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:40.31 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 4/7 | 29/03/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 35 | $23,876.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:11.42 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $6.20 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 35 | $23,876.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:39.61 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:05.15 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Santa Anita on May 29 over 1207m, 15 len behind Danzing Wild Cat carrying 55kg at $12.70. The run before that ran last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on April 26 over 1207m, 45 len behind Jimmy Winkfield carrying 54.5kg at $10.60. Expect improvement on recent effort.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:10.68 | 3-6-8 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $12.70 |
| 10/10 | 26/04/2026 | 24 | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:10.67 | 7-10-10 | 9 |
| 45.0L | $10.60 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 291 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:10.07 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $18.20 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | 0:57.69 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Jeremy Laprida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Santa Anita on June 7 over 1207m, 5 len behind Rockabilly Rebal with 57kg at $11.50. Before that 5th of 8 at Santa Anita on May 29 over 1207m, 9 len behind Danzing Wild Cat carrying 57kg at $33.80. Wide draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Jeremy Laprida | 57kg | 1:13.13 | 1-5-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $11.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:10.68 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $33.80 |
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | 358 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 1:10.55 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $8.80 |
| 12/12 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | 1:17.94 | 7-10-12 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $46.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2025 | 155 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | 1:09.48 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 15/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 0:58.45 | 9-4-3 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $33.90 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start didn't finish the race at Santa Anita Turf March 27 over 1609m. Returned from break 3rd in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Tess Of Hemet carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. This will test.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | 86 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 54.5kg | 1:12.65 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:35.61 | 6-6-PU | 2 |
| 99.0L | $22.40 |