Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
SCATIFY (2) finished seventh at this track and distance at his last appearance ten weeks ago. Rates highly and should take some beating. MAGIC CONNECTION (6) was prominent at the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1106m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. NO MORE DING DONGS (9) met with solid support last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when fifth, beaten 9 lengths. Deserves another chance. NOVINOPHOBIA (7) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1106m at this track (Dirt), finishing third and beaten 2.25 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a bold display.

Jockey: Cesar Ortega
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh on February 28 over 905m, 1.5 len behind What A Relief carrying 56kg at $13.80. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Los Alamitos Qh on February 15 over 914m, 4.5 len behind Bet The Om with 57kg at $8. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 9 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 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $11,938.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Cesar Ortega | 56kg | 0:52.05 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $13.80 |
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $14,979.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 57kg | 0:53.29 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 57kg | 0:54.06 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 344 | ALLOW 3U | $20,685.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 57kg | 0:53.24 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $31.80 |
| 6/6 | 15/02/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $54,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $53.30 |
| 9/10 | 19/01/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,387.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:09.25 | 8-10-9 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $109.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at this track December 29 over 1207m, 11 len behind Tessuto with 56kg at $4.40. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Del Mar Turf August 10 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Re Armed Jon with 55.5kg at $4.90. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/12/2025 | 52 | HCP 3U | $53,599.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:09.86 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:35.97 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $51,988.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56.5kg | 1:15.16 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 5/8 | 10/08/2025 | 65 | HCP 3U | $63,566.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 0:57.05 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.90 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $52,877.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:37.37 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 8/11 | 19/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:13.03 | 5-7-8 | 11 |
| 11.6L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh on March 1 over 914m, 2.75 len behind Not My Rodeo carrying 57kg at $4.80. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 15 len behind Last Call Paul carrying 56kg at $35.20. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 8 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 | 01/03/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $14,747.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 0:53.42 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/5 | 13/02/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:39.63 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $35.20 |
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:36.31 | 4-7-8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $55.50 |
| 5/6 | 29/11/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:04.17 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Cesar Franco | 57kg | 0:53.40 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Cesar Franco | 57kg | 0:53.13 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 14 months ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on February 1 over 1207m, 6 len behind Everydayissaturday carrying 56kg at $22.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Del Mar on September 2 2024 over 1308m, 11 len behind Captain Sparrow carrying 56kg at $16. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 36 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 | 01/02/2026 | 410 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:09.22 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $22.50 |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2024 | 25 | CLM 3U | $21,572.00 | Pleasanton | 1207m | Fast | Kevin E Orozco | 56.5kg | 1:12.65 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $28,919.00 | Pleasanton | 1710m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 56.5kg | 1:46.87 | 5-9-8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $15.20 |
| 4/9 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $30,441.00 | Pleasanton | 1673m | Fast | Kevin E Orozco | 56.5kg | 1:42.81 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2024 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,786.00 | Fresno | 1207m | Fast | Kevin E Orozco | 56.5kg | 1:12.40 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.10 |
| 7/12 | 02/09/2024 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,706.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:17.60 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last in a small field at this track on February 21 over 1609m, 25 len behind Bowtie Boys carrying 56kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on July 27 2024 over 1609m, 8 len behind Show Of Force carrying 54.5kg at $29. Needs more time.
Last Starts 16 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 | 21/02/2026 | 301 | HCP 4U | $32,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 25.8L | $9.40 |
| 10/10 | 26/04/2025 | 62 | CLM 3U | $35,144.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Heavy | Armando Ayuso | 53.5kg | 1:39.42 | 7-10-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $11.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/02/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 3 | $37,037.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:40.17 | 8-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 03/01/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $37,097.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:05.07 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $6.10 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2024 | 55 | MDN CLM 2 | $29,276.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:06.47 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/10/2024 | 50 | MDN 2 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:09.48 | 3-8-9 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $62.20 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on February 7 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Three Georges with 56kg at $3.10. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on January 11 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Ballyhooligan carrying 56kg at $19.90. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
Last Starts 30 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 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:05.88 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 7/9 | 11/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $41,854.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:16.49 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $19.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $44,410.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:03.52 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $25.40 |
| 6/6 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $39,574.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:03.01 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $39,574.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:14.94 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $10.20 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $51,988.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54.5kg | 1:15.16 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $29.10 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 7 at this track on February 7 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Three Georges with 56kg at $11.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on May 16 over 1106m, 3 len behind Western Avenue carrying 57kg at $9. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | 232 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:05.88 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $11.90 |
| 9/10 | 20/06/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $32,659.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:09.86 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $9.20 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $40,625.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:04.40 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/05/2025 | 91 | CLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:03.34 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $35,484.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:05.25 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $29.10 |
| 5/13 | 05/01/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $35,484.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:12.20 | 13-6-5 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $25.60 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Los Alamitos September 12 over 1207m, 18 len behind Arabian Flirt carrying 52kg at $23. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf March 7 over 1207m, 13 len behind Check's On The Way carrying 55.5kg at $74.50. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 12/09/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $32,110.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | David Mussad | 52kg | 1:10.50 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 55kg | 1:09.82 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $72.60 |
| 7/12 | 09/08/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $40,310.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Deybis Chavez | 51.5kg | 1:04.32 | 11-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $46.20 |
| 7/7 | 29/06/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $34,215.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 53.5kg | 1:37.26 | 1-7-7 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $38.20 |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $32,659.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 53.5kg | 1:09.86 | 10-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $51.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $35,144.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Heavy | Armando Aguilar | 53.5kg | 1:39.42 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 33.3L | $64.60 |

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on February 7 over 1106m, 9 len behind Three Georges carrying 56kg at $2. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on January 10 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Handsome Ticket carrying 56kg at $3.60. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 30 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 | 28 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:05.88 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $26,906.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:09.75 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $32,159.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:09.01 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:09.41 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/14 | 25/10/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:11.14 | 11-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.90 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $39,755.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:09.81 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 5 len behind Last Call Paul with 56kg at $12.60. Before that in a small field at this track on January 16 over 1609m, 9 len behind Malibu Rocks with 56kg at $3.30. Likely to play a big role.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:39.63 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $12.60 |
| 5/6 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:38.09 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:36.31 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 103 | CLM 3U | $32,159.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:38.47 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 31/08/2025 | 24 | CLM 3 | $79,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:37.16 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $25.90 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2025 | 67 | CLM 3 | $93,023.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:37.21 | 1-5-8 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $26.60 |