Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
MIDWAY LANE (5) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time when he was prominent throughout over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has the ability to find the winners' list. BOTH SIDES OF BAD (3) was prominent from the outset and fought on for second last start over 1811m at this track (Turf), making it two minor placings in a row. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FIGHT BACK (1) is back after a break of 12 weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished sixth over 1609m at this track (Turf). Nicely placed and can get off the mark. FAUSTO (6) was in the firing line on the bend and finished third last start over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt), beaten 17 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating.

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track January 8 over 1609m, 3 len behind Sweet Odyssey carrying 56kg at $9.60. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Del Mar Turf August 23 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Keep Dancin Nick with 56.5kg at $7.20. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 84 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 | 62 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $9.60 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:36.53 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
| 5/11 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:34.34 | 11-8-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 23/08/2025 | 89 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:43.91 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $7.20 |
| 2/12 | 26/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 1:36.31 | 11-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/04/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Ana A S Carmona | 55kg | 1:37.32 | 11-4-5 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 22 over 1308m, 3 len behind Gordon's Legacy carrying 56kg at $6.30. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1207m, 5 len behind Grey's Boy with 57kg at $9.80. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | 343 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.30 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 45 | $59,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:08.55 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 16/02/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 45 | $53,140.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM 45 | $53,226.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:08.74 | 1-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $19.80 |
| 4/5 | 27/12/2024 | 398 | MDN 35 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Sweet Odyssey with 56kg at $8.60. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1811m, 4 len behind Rostovsky carrying 56kg at $4.50. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:48.38 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | 82 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $8.60 |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2025 | 47 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,228.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | 1:35.26 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $67,278.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:37.00 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $20.30 |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | 41 | MDN 35 | $19,878.00 | Wyoming Downs | 1207m | Fast | Keivan Serrano | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 10-7-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.10 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2025 | 625 | MDN 35 | $17,107.00 | Energy Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose Miguel Vazquez | 58.5kg | 1:08.60 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Vicente Del-Cid
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last in a small field at Santa Anita on February 15 over 1207m, 19 len behind The Last Straw carrying 56kg at $35.40. Last start second last of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1207m, 15 len behind Grey's Boy carrying 57kg at $59. Prefer others.
Last Starts 11 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 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $59.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:10.06 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $35.40 |
| 6/8 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:15.57 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $50.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 3 len behind Midnight Strike carrying 56kg at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Sweet Odyssey with 56kg at $4.90. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 48 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 | 13/02/2026 | 36 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:34.58 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 08/01/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:14.83 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $27.10 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1609m, 8 len behind Kokosan with 56kg at $10.80. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on February 27 over 1609m, 17 len behind Cherokee Nation carrying 57kg at $18.60. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 34 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 | 27/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 35 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $18.60 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | 132 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/10 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | 1:35.74 | 7-9-4 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $13.70 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2025 | 92 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | 1:36.42 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2025 | 273 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:37.07 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 11/11 | 20/07/2024 | 49 | MDN 3U | $112,782.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:35.68 | 3-10-F | 10 |
| 99.0L | $60.10 |

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1207m, 8 len behind Grey's Boy with 57kg at $62.60. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on February 22 over 1308m, 9 len behind Gordon's Legacy with 56kg at $48.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cid Vicente Del | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $62.60 |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 10-10-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $48.70 |
| 9/9 | 08/01/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 2-9-9 | 7 |
| 55.9L | $28.10 |
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 228 | MDN 3U | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:15.57 | 1-5-7 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $40.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/04/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,859.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:53.56 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $23.03 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 3 | $63,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:36.32 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $13.10 |