Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
JUSTIVAR (1) finished second last time out when resuming over 1609m at this track (Turf), making it three career minor placings. Has a sound record here with two top-three finishes from four starts. Sure to prove very tough to beat. HOLLY GOQUICKLY (3) was only 0.6 lengths away last time when fourth over 1609m at this track (Turf). Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Right in the mix. CHANNEL PLACE (8) dropped out from the rails draw before closing late to finish fifth over 1609m at this track (Turf) last start. Outdashed but got home well and the longer journey looks ideal. Well placed and expected to feature. ISNTSHELOVERLY (4) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was beaten 2.5 lengths into fifth over 1609m at this track. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Angelica Bay carrying 57kg at $3.90. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on October 26 over 1811m, 1.75 len behind Rehearsal with 56.5kg at $4.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 27 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 | 01/03/2026 | 126 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:36.19 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:48.03 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | 273 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,459.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:35.11 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2024 | 28 | MDN FM 35 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:35.58 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $37.70 |
| 4/5 | 29/11/2024 | 40 | MDN FM 3U | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:35.97 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $33.90 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2024 | 399 | MDN FM 35 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:17.74 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $22.20 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1811m, 4 len behind Musical Song with 56kg at $7.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 6 len behind Angelica Bay with 57kg at $9.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 27 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 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:36.19 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $9.70 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2026 | 84 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $7.60 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 70 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:48.03 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $29.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $68,217.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:36.75 | 5-6-5 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $21.20 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2025 | 77 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:36.17 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $62.20 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | 1:52.28 | 2-8-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $14.40 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind Musical Song with 56kg at $15.50. Second-up 4th of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Angelica Bay carrying 57kg at $10.70. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:36.19 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $10.70 |
| 3/11 | 18/01/2026 | 259 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 10-6-3 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $15.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:52.28 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/04/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $59,105.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:36.79 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2025 | 61 | MDN CLM FM 45 | $59,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.82 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 05/01/2025 | 66 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $53,226.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start got back early 5th of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Angelica Bay with 57kg at $22.30. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at this track on March 15 2025 over 1207m, 8 len behind Misleading carrying 55.5kg at $86.70. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 27 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 | 01/03/2026 | 351 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 57kg | 1:36.19 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $22.30 |
| 9/12 | 15/03/2025 | 79 | MDN F 3 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Asa Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:10.39 | 7-12-9 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $86.70 |
| 9/11 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Asa Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:34.65 | 11-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $71.50 |
| 10/12 | 30/11/2024 | 57 | MDN F 2 | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:36.74 | 11-9-10 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $19.30 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2024 | 75 | MDN F 2 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:34.14 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $59.70 |
| 8/8 | 21/07/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $112,782.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 0:58.05 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $38.20 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track January 23 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Miss Donna carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. On debut second last in a small field at Ellis Park July 12 over 1207m, 3 len behind Cinnamon Sugar carrying 54kg at $2.96. Prefer others.
Last Starts 64 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 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:38.37 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 8/12 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:36.25 | 1-4-8 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $26.50 |
| 8/12 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 2-10-8 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $21.80 |
| 3/6 | 09/11/2025 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:36.11 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.80 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:35.32 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $13.10 |
| 5/10 | 24/08/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 0:57.61 | 5-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $33.20 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track January 23 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Tiyara carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. On debut sixth of 9 at Del Mar Turf November 28 over 1006m, 6 len behind Eva Lea carrying 55.5kg at $21.60. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 64 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 | 23/01/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:36.41 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 0:58.54 | 3-2-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on February 21 over 1609m, 4 len behind Essential Lady carrying 55.5kg at $14. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on January 24 over 1811m, 4 len behind Inbox with 55.5kg at $17.70. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.63 | 11-10-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:50.63 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $17.70 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | 97 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 7-1-6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.60 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 0:57.61 | 10-8-7 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $15.70 |