Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
SNEAKING CANDY (6) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third when resuming last start over 1609m at this track (Turf). Looks well placed so expect another big run. PROUDLY HAILED (1) was sent out favourite but could only finish sixth over 1308m at this track last time. Prior to that had been racing well, collecting two minor placings on end. Should camp just off the leaders. Expecting a bold showing. COPP (2) comes here off a break of 11 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1308m at Churchill Downs. One to consider. AMPLITUDE (5) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fifth at this track (Turf) over 1811m. Finds a nice race and can make amends.

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind A Day To Remember with 56kg at $2.10. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on February 6 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind Enterdadragon carrying 56kg at $4.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:15.93 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:09.32 | 10-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.72 |
| 4/11 | 05/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $154,671.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:15.61 | 10-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $17.01 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,385.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:09.41 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Santa Anita January 8 over 1609m, 8 len behind Clooney carrying 55.5kg at $15.10. First up last campaign third of 11 at Churchill Downs June 27 over 1308m, 3 len behind Taylor's Version with 53.5kg at $6.09. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:36.73 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $15.10 |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:50.74 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $59.60 |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:35.17 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $4.55 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:41.74 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.02 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2025 | 45 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:39.27 | 8-5-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2025 | 209 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:16.02 | 9-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.09 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months ran last in a small field at this track on February 1 over 1811m, 11 len behind City Exile with 56kg at $20.90. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 8 over 1609m, 7 len behind Crazy Cavalier with 54.5kg at $8.20. Needs more time.
Last Starts 56 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 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:47.52 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $20.90 |
| 7/10 | 23/11/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Good | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:45.34 | 7-4-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $10.60 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | 40 | MDN 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:34.91 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.20 |
| 2/10 | 01/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $67,278.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.60 |
| 6/10 | 08/08/2025 | 55 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Asa Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:36.00 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $8.20 |
| 8/8 | 14/06/2025 | 307 | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:22.24 | 3-7-8 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $39.10 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 8 at this track on January 9 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Empire's Classic carrying 56kg at $1.90. First up last campaign 4th of 9 at this track on May 5 2024 over 1207m, 3 len behind The Rabbi carrying 53.5kg at $6.60. May need more time.
Last Starts 79 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 | 09/01/2026 | 526 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.31 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 01/08/2024 | 48 | CLM 3U | $46,083.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:41.33 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 14/06/2024 | 13 | MDN CLM 35 | $45,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:34.29 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.20 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2024 | 27 | MDN 35 | $81,571.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 05/05/2024 | 175 | MDN 35 | $82,569.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:09.95 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2023 | 14 | MDN 2 | $95,912.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:36.12 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 9 len behind Captain Choochies carrying 55.5kg at $15.20. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at this track on March 6 over 1811m, 7 len behind Twirling Point with 55.5kg at $25.90. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:48.09 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $25.90 |
| 9/10 | 15/02/2026 | 106 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:33.87 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $15.20 |
| 4/10 | 01/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $123,664.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:43.57 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.53 |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:40.67 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $147,287.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:42.09 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.65 |
| 4/11 | 29/06/2025 | 225 | ALLOW 3U | $125,972.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:40.94 | 8-8-4 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $4.65 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 3rd in a small field at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Mysterious Husband carrying 56kg at $4.10. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at this track on December 28 over 1308m, 7 len behind Proof He Rides carrying 55.5kg at $16.30. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 63 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:34.88 | 4-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 9/12 | 28/12/2025 | 664 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:12.77 | 6-7-9 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $16.30 |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2024 | 43 | MDN 45 | $100,000.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:35.89 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2024 | 26 | MDN 45 | $95,308.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:10.52 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $7.30 |
| 4/6 | 26/12/2023 | - | MDN 35 | $98,039.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:22.17 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track April 20 over 1207m, 8 len behind Run For Kidder carrying 55.5kg at $16.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Santa Anita March 15 2025 over 1207m defeating Pio Nono carrying 55.5kg at $19.70. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 343 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/04/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:09.19 | 2-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $16.70 |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2025 | 73 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,637.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:12.64 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $19.70 |
| 8/8 | 01/01/2025 | 47 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:04.78 | 4-8-8 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $21.60 |
| 5/9 | 15/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 0:58.45 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 44 days. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Kokosan with 56kg at $3.70. Second-up favourite; won by 4 len at this track February 13 over 1811m defeating Both Sides Of Bad with 56kg at $2.10. Scored a maiden win last time and is worth thought again.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:48.38 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | 68 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 02/11/2025 | 372 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:42.47 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 35 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55kg | 1:48.32 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2024 | 48 | MDN 35 | $79,412.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55kg | 1:33.61 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2024 | 22 | MDN 3U | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:48.62 | 6-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |