Santa Anita Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Allowance Optional Claiming
ARMY MAN (5) is a talented gelding who was well held last time out in the tougher won by Greenwich Village over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into seventh. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will give a great sight. THIRD BEER (3) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished fifth when fresh from a spell two starts back at Listed level at this track (Turf) then improved and scored as public elect over 1609m at this track (Turf) five-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by half a length after being prominent at the corner. Looks well placed so expect another big run. CHARLIE'S CURLIN (4) comes here fresh from an all-the-way win by 1.3 lengths over today's journey at this track (Turf) on February 22. Worth including. BUST OUT (1) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Closed last prep with a fifth, beaten 2.25 lengths, over 1308m at this track. Strong top-three chance.

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track in the LR January 25 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Greenwich Village with 54.5kg at $15.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Churchill Downs November 29 over 1609m, 11 len behind Stop The Car carrying 54.5kg at $5.01. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 67 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 | 25/01/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:12.63 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.30 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:35.36 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $5.01 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:16.14 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on January 9 over 1207m, 8 len behind Marcos Performance with 55.5kg at $3.70. Second-up won by a nose at Turf Paradise February 24 over 1207m defeating Saint Benji carrying 55kg at $4.90. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 24/02/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $27,104.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 55kg | 1:08.89 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 3/5 | 09/01/2026 | 90 | HCP 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.01 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:45.94 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $31.01 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:45.98 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.42 |
| 7/12 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:36.19 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Freshened for 40 days. First-up ran last in a small field at this track in LR on January 8 over 1609m, 8 len behind Stark Contrast with 54.5kg at $11.40. Second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track February 21 over 1609m defeating Ventry Strand carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:35.12 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/5 | 08/01/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:35.38 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $11.40 |
| 12/14 | 31/10/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 6-10-12 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $57.40 |
| 2/5 | 05/10/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:34.77 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:40.19 | 7-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track February 22 over 1609m defeating Koekkoek carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 25 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Army Man with 55.5kg at $4.60. Another win is on the cards.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:35.04 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/9 | 25/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:47.46 | 2-4-D4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:35.83 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/8 | 02/11/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 0:57.39 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
| 3/6 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:10.17 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track in LR on February 22 over 1609m, 4 len behind Greenwich Village carrying 54.5kg at $20.30. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track January 25 over 1811m defeating Dinkum with 55.5kg at $5.40. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:34.72 | 3-4-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $20.30 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:47.46 | 1-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 5/12 | 30/11/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:49.69 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $13.20 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:36.44 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $14.20 |
| 4/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:10.40 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $5.90 |