Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Optional Claiming
SHARONS BEACH (2) was beaten just 0.3 lengths last start when second in a small field over 1308m at this track (Dirt) at the first run of the campaign. Will be fitter for that run, should be in the finish again. WHYNOTANOTHERONE (1) is back after a break of 11 weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 1308m at Los Alamitos (Dirt). Has ability and is a solid chance. CRUISIN FOR CALI (5) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at this track (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 11 lengths. Worth following up. STERLING SEA (7) is back from a spell of 11 weeks. Closed last prep with a fifth, beaten 10 lengths, over 1308m at Los Alamitos. Serious threat.
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Los Alamitos December 6 over 1308m, 9 len behind Greenwich Village with 55.5kg at $32.20. On debut ninth of 11 at Ellis Park Turf August 1 over 1106m, 12 len behind Twilight Delight carrying 54kg at $42.80. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 76 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 | 06/12/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:15.70 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $32.20 |
| 7/8 | 30/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:37.17 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $41.80 |
| 4/11 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:34.55 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $75.90 |
| 8/10 | 06/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:36.96 | 6-9-8 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $31.60 |
| 9/11 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Usa - Ellis Park Turf | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:01.97 | 11-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $42.80 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at this track on January 23 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind Liam Smith carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Colonial Downs on August 9 over 1408m, 9 len behind Nothing Personal carrying 54kg at $2.70. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | 167 | MDN OCLM 3 | $53,812.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:15.95 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:19.90 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs Inner Turf | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:36.93 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Instagrand out of Still A Funny Girl. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, second last of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on January 18 over 1207m, 15 len behind Honey's Choice with 55.5kg at $19.40. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:08.33 | 9-10-10 | 11 |
| 15.1L | $19.40 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, eased back early on in a small field at this track on January 31 over 1207m, 11 len behind Potente carrying 55.5kg at $38.20. That race experience to prove invaluable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:10.65 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $38.20 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Liam's Map out of Lady Hester. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 6 over 1308m, 10 len behind Greenwich Village with 55.5kg at $7.70. First up last campaign 4th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on July 27 over 1609m, 5 len behind Won For Lou with 55.5kg at $2.90. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 111 | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:15.70 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $7.70 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:38.14 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $4.70 |
| 4/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:39.06 | 8-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |