Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
BIG BILL (8) has been in the money five times including last start on February 28 when second over 1207m at this track (Turf). Has a solid record at this track, finishing in the top-three four times. Looks ready for that breakthrough win. CURLIN COMMAND (6) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1207m at this track (Turf) after being in the firing line on the bend. Ready to go a couple better. ALMOST THERE (10) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished fourth at his last appearance over 1609m at this track (Turf) on February 13. Worth including in this suitable contest. ROYAL RUMOR (7) is a four-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Carla Gaines. By Palace Malice from Rosies Ready. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Acclamation out of Anura. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 57kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Santa Anita on January 15 over 1106m, 1.1 len behind Solo Gano carrying 56kg at $8.90. Second-up ran last in a small field at Santa Anita on February 28 over 1207m, 11 len behind Millbo Baggins carrying 57kg at $3.40. Solid claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 28/02/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 57kg | 1:11.98 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:05.15 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Beeblebrox carrying 57kg at $19.80. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 12 len behind Zagreus carrying 56kg at $28.30. Might need easier race.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:36.98 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $19.80 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Passion For Gold out of Hondo's Way who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Maybe later.
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old entire (Smiling Tiger - Elusive Temper) at the races for the first time. Might need the run.
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Scene By Me with 57kg at $10.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on March 15 2025 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Hothead carrying 55.5kg at $23.20. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 211 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 6-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.80 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2025 | 55 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:35.77 | 9-6-7 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2025 | 50 | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:09.64 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2025 | 34 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | 1:09.86 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:09.16 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $23.20 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:09.80 | 1-7-5 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $51.50 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Palace Malice - Rosies Ready) at the races for the first time. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Scene By Me with 57kg at $6.10. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 31 over 1207m, nose behind Maury Wills with 56kg at $5.40. Right in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:09.24 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |
| 8/9 | 15/01/2026 | 102 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 05/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.90 |
| 4/11 | 23/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:43.91 | 5-2-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 01/08/2025 | 47 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:35.77 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Grazen - Lady Sweetness) at the races for the first time. This looks a tricky race for him.