Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
KOEKKOEK (5) returned last time with a solid second at this track (Turf) over 1609m. Nicely placed to go one better. SHARONS PHAROAH (6) showed good early speed last start on debut and fought on well to hold third, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has upside and can open his account. FLAMBOYANT (3) stepped out on his debut over 1308m at this track (Turf) six weeks ago and finished fifth, beaten 2.75 lengths. Fitter and the blinkers come off. Among the leading chances. ERUPTION (1) could only manage to finish fourth, beaten 18 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Worth including in this suitable contest.
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Santa Anita on January 9 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Robusta carrying 55.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell got back early 4th in a small field at Santa Anita on February 27 over 1609m, 18 len behind Cherokee Nation carrying 53.5kg at $6.90. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 35 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | 1:34.50 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $6.90 |
| 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: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Santa Anita on January 31 over 1207m, 12 len behind Potente carrying 55.5kg at $26. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
Last Starts 57 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 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:10.65 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, from last on the turn 5th of 7 at this track on February 15 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Work carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Gets a pass-mark after that debut and can go on with it.
Last Starts 42 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 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:15.86 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 4th of 9 at this track on February 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind Biggiebiggiebiggie with 55.5kg at $36.20. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:34.06 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $36.20 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start. Promising on debut 4th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on November 7 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Manton Bay with 59.5kg at $51. Returned from break 2nd of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Charlie's Curlin with 55.5kg at $4.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/02/2026 | 107 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:35.04 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Charlie's Curlin carrying 55.5kg at $10.30. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.04 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.30 |
Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Totem Power. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.