Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
LATITUDE (1) finished fourth when resuming at this track two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf, beaten 2.25 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. WINSTON AVE (2) was well in commission last start over 1308m at this track (Dirt) when fourth, beaten 8 lengths. Extra trip is important. Worth another chance. CHEROKEE NATION (3) turned in a good effort to finish in the placings two starts back then missed the frame last time when fifth in the G3 Robert B. Lewis Stakes at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Will drift back but wind up late. Finds a nice race and can measure up. MIDWAY LANE (4) was in the firing line on the bend and finished third last start over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf), beaten 3 lengths. Ready to go a couple better.

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at this track on January 18 over 1308m, 6 len behind Running With Chaos carrying 56kg at $2.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on February 13 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Midnight Strike carrying 56kg at $2.10. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 14 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 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:34.58 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/4 | 18/01/2026 | 65 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:15.39 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 68 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:14.83 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55kg | 1:14.98 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Del Mar on November 22 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind So Happy with 55.5kg at $9.40. Last start got back early 4th in a small field at this track on December 28 over 1308m, 8 len behind Secured Freedom carrying 55.5kg at $1.30. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
Last Starts 61 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 | 28/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:16.09 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at this track in the G3 Robert B. Lewis Stakes on February 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Plutarch with 54.5kg at $13.90. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Robusta carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:37.02 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $13.90 |
| 2/5 | 09/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:35.73 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 29/11/2025 | 47 | G2 OPEN 2 | $610,687.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.55 |
| 2/7 | 13/10/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:38.01 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:02.79 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 7 over 1308m, 7 len behind Decapo carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. Second-up ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on January 9 over 1609m, 16 len behind Kokosan with 56kg at $21.20. Fully tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 09/01/2026 | 33 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $21.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/12/2025 | 268 | MDN 3U | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:15.57 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.40 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $104,334.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:43.94 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $12.50 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:17.35 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Robusta with 55.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on October 13 over 1609m, 12 len behind Mr A P carrying 55.5kg at $6.90. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 09/01/2026 | 88 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:35.73 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/10/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:38.01 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $6.90 |
| 4/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:35.71 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on January 9 over 1609m, 8 len behind Kokosan carrying 56kg at $10.80. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 30 over 1609m, 5 len behind Tempus Volat carrying 56.5kg at $13.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | 132 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/10 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | 1:35.74 | 7-9-4 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $13.70 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2025 | 92 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | 1:36.42 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2025 | 273 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:37.07 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 11/11 | 20/07/2024 | 49 | MDN 3U | $112,782.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:35.68 | 3-10-F | 10 |
| 99.0L | $60.10 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2024 | 36 | MDN 35 | $81,571.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joseph Talamo | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $13.30 |