Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
MISS WATERMELON (2) missed the frame on debut then improved last time when 1.75 lengths away in second over 1308m at Del Mar (Dirt). Backmarker who keeps coming. Looks well placed to open her account. BANZAI BETTY (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at Del Mar, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. BANK SHOT (7) is close to breaking through following a narrow defeat last time over 1609m at Del Mar (Dirt). Adrian Escobedo has registered two minor placings when on board. Expected to measure up. SOUNDS LUCKY (5) produced a better run last start, beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1308m at Los Alamitos. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Del Mar on November 23 over 1308m, 14 len behind Nimah carrying 55.5kg at $29.90. Last start 2nd of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 12 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Toaster carrying 55.5kg at $32.30.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:16.62 | 8-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $32.30 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:16.75 | 7-5-D5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $29.90 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 12 at Keeneland on October 3 over 1710m, 11 len behind Raiding Party with 54kg at $4.53. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Del Mar on November 23 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Nimah with 55.5kg at $3.60.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 51 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:16.75 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:42.14 | 12-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $4.53 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on October 24 over 1308m, 5 len behind Peanutbutterbombe with 55.5kg at $16.30. Last start 4th of 12 at Del Mar on November 29 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Total Val carrying 55.5kg at $19.70.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 11-2-4 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $19.70 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Del Mar on November 2 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Mimi's Memory carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 12 over 1308m, 4 len behind Toaster with 55.5kg at $4.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:16.62 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $53,435.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:10.70 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 12 over 1308m, 4 len behind Toaster with 55.5kg at $4.40. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on October 11 over 1609m, 33 len behind Super Corredora with 55.5kg at $4.50.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/12/2025 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:16.62 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 7/7 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:37.83 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:03.83 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Del Mar on November 14 over 1609m, 6 len behind Consequent with 55.5kg at $4.40. The start before that got back early 4th in a small field at this track in G2 on October 4 over 1710m, 13 len behind Explora carrying 55.5kg at $23.80.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:38.15 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $304,414.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:44.13 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $23.80 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on October 11 over 1609m, 13 len behind Super Corredora carrying 55.5kg at $30.50. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Del Mar on November 14 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Consequent with 55.5kg at $36.50. Racing well.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:38.15 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $36.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:37.83 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $30.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:16.91 | 6-7-4 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $33.90 |