Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
LUCK LUCKY (2) is a three-start maiden who finished seventh, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1308m at this track (Turf). Fitter for that outing and is a great chance to break his maiden status. THROWTHEFIRSTPUNCH (1) returned last time with a solid second at Santa Anita (Dirt) over 1308m after being in the firing line on the turn. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is good enough to play a major role. STERLING SEA (3) was never in contention when resuming last start over 1207m at Santa Anita (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 13 lengths. Backmarker who keeps coming. Will be picking them up late. JETWAY (4) resumes today after failing to impress on debut running 28 lengths behind Desert Gate at Santa Anita (Dirt) over 1006m. Rates a place chance.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita on March 28 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind One Step Beyond carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1006m, 4 len behind Ventry Strand with 55.5kg at $10.80. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 5 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 | 28/03/2026 | 153 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:18.44 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 11/12 | 26/10/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:15.38 | 3-10-11 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $10.70 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 0:57.67 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.80 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 0:57.84 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 47 days. Last run ran last of 7 at this track on February 15 over 1308m, 5 len behind Work with 55.5kg at $3.80. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on October 30 over 1609m, 6 len behind Iriseach carrying 55.5kg at $4. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.
Last Starts 46 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 | 15/02/2026 | 108 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:15.86 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 30/10/2025 | 105 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:36.44 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/15 | 17/07/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 55.5kg | 1:32.92 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last outing second last of 7 at Santa Anita on February 20 over 1207m, 13 len behind Sharons Beach carrying 54.5kg at $18. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 6 over 1308m, 10 len behind Greenwich Village with 55.5kg at $7.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | 76 | MDN OCLM 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:10.25 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 111 | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:15.70 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $7.70 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:38.14 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $4.70 |
| 4/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:39.06 | 8-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last in a small field at Santa Anita on June 13 over 1006m, 28 len behind Desert Gate carrying 54kg at $13.70. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54kg | 0:57.35 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 28.0L | $13.70 |
Jockey: Kody Kellenberger
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Turf Paradise on February 23 over 905m, 8 len behind Lucky And Gone with 52.5kg at $29.80. Last start second last of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1207m, 20 len behind Parnelli Jones carrying 55.5kg at $68.20. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kody Kellenberger | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 5-6-9 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $68.20 |
| 7/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $24,251.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | Fast | Talliyah Timentwa | 52.5kg | 0:50.86 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $29.80 |
Jockey: Vicente Del-Cid
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by War Of Will out of Ballad. Happy to watch and learn this time.