Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
AHRENS (3) faced the starter for the first time and finished ninth last start at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) over 1207m, beaten 9 lengths. Likely improver and worth following up. TEXAS WILDCAT (5) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1106m at this track (Dirt) after being in contention on the turn. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. TRAIL BLAZE (1) was a placegetter on dirt over 1609m at this track two back but missed the frame on turf over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf last time. Will be hard to beat back to the dirt here. ANOTHER JUANITO (4) finished third last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 10 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. In the right race and is one of the better hopes.
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run second last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on January 30 over 1609m, 9 len behind Classico carrying 55.5kg at $13.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Bear's Board carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $52,317.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:34.77 | 1-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $13.90 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:38.75 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $11.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,222.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:04.62 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $36,641.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:38.74 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $11.90 |
| 6/6 | 10/10/2025 | 26 | MDN OCLM 2 | $53,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55kg | 1:17.26 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $24.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/09/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $45,872.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 53kg | 1:03.66 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Mo Town out of Little Miss Marker. Sure to be better for this hitout.
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on January 18 over 1207m, 9 len behind Honey's Choice with 55.5kg at $41.30. Open to improvement. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:08.33 | 4-5-9 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $41.30 |
Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Del Mar on November 22 over 1609m, 12 len behind Kid Charlemagne with 55.5kg at $6.70. Second-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 10 len behind Bear's Board carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/01/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:38.75 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/11/2025 | 69 | MDN CLM 2 | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:37.73 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $6.70 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,168.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:04.24 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/5 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $61,162.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | R Jaime | 55.5kg | 1:04.37 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Del Mar on September 5 over 1106m, 19 len behind Opus Uno carrying 55.5kg at $11.60. Went for a spell before returning 2nd in a small field at this track on January 18 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Original One with 55.5kg at $5.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 18/01/2026 | 135 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:05.73 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $61,162.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:04.37 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $11.60 |
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 6 over 1308m, 41 len behind Greenwich Village carrying 55.5kg at $93.90. Last start got back early in a small field at this track on January 18 over 1106m, 7 len behind Original One carrying 55.5kg at $12.30. Solid claims.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 18/01/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:05.73 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $12.30 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 55.5kg | 1:15.70 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 41.0L | $93.90 |
Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Southern Image out of Check Out. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.