Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
NINETEENTH HOLE (7) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 0.6 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1609m at this track (Turf). Big chance based on that effort. SHAPOVAL (6) is yet to break through in nine runs. Finished eighth at his last appearance over 1609m at this track (Turf) on February 15. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. GOING NOWHERE (4) resumes from a spell of a year and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1609m at this track (Turf). Can pick up where he left off. Has ability and is a leading player. STAR OF DELHI (1) finished 5 lengths away in sixth at his last appearance over 1609m at this track (Turf) on February 15. No surprise if he figured in the finish.

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on January 15 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Strait Up Country with 56kg at $42.60. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 5 len behind Zagreus carrying 56kg at $10.50. No threat last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 1-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $10.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 67 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $42.60 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:36.52 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $36.10 |
| 8/11 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 4-5-8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55kg | 1:43.91 | 7-10-9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $71.80 |
| 7/9 | 03/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 54.5kg | 1:39.26 | 5-7-7 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $67.30 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at this track on January 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dark Omen with 55.5kg at $46.40. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Scatalotadingdong with 55.5kg at $67.90. Will find this too difficult.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 1-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $67.90 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:08.66 | 5-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $46.40 |
| 8/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:15.38 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $36.50 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 9 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 33 len behind Sweet Odyssey with 56kg at $40.50. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 12 len behind Zagreus carrying 56kg at $28.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/02/2026 | 38 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 6-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $28.30 |
| 8/9 | 08/01/2026 | 468 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 33.9L | $40.50 |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2024 | 34 | MDN 35 | $79,412.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:35.27 | 6-9-9 | 9 |
| 28.7L | $7.80 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:43.42 | 9-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $29.80 |
| 8/12 | 28/07/2024 | 49 | MDN 3U | $112,782.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:35.69 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $30.10 |
| 6/11 | 09/06/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $81,571.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54kg | 1:09.79 | 10-10-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at this track March 29 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Canani with 55kg at $8. On debut fourth of 8 at Santa Anita December 29 2024 over 1207m, 6 len behind Pratchett carrying 53kg at $38.30. Winning hope.
Last Starts 351 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 | 29/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 35 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2025 | 27 | MDN 35 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55kg | 1:36.13 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $43.40 |
| 3/7 | 26/01/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 45 | $53,226.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Heavy | Welfin R Orantes | 54kg | 1:19.03 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $50,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 53kg | 1:11.68 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on January 31 over 1207m, 12 len behind Maury Wills with 56kg at $53.30. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 7 len behind Zagreus carrying 56.5kg at $74.70. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Francisco Monroy | 56.5kg | 1:36.09 | 2-8-7 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $74.70 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | William Pyle | 56kg | 1:09.24 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $53.30 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 9 at this track on January 15 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Strait Up Country carrying 56kg at $13.40. Second-up 8th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 7 len behind Zagreus carrying 56kg at $14.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 5-4-8 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $14.30 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | 69 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $13.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | 98 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:36.53 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2025 | 67 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:35.77 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $17.40 |
| 6/12 | 26/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 53.5kg | 1:36.31 | 2-4-6 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $9.30 |
| 10/11 | 27/04/2025 | 42 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Baze | 53.5kg | 1:37.32 | 1-10-10 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Zagreus carrying 56kg at $18.60. Will come on following that run and can measure up this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at this track on January 15 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Strait Up Country with 56kg at $14.10. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1811m, 10 len behind Rostovsky with 56kg at $11.40. Form doesn't read well but he is a genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:48.38 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $11.40 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 69 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $14.10 |
| 3/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:36.53 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $15.80 |