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Santa Anita Park Race 7 - American S. Stakes

ALMENDARES (5) made considerable ground in the run home to finish third last start over 1609m in the G2 Frank E Kilroe Mile Handicap at this track (Turf). Antonio Fresu has won when aboard in the past and gets the ride again. Leading contender. KING OF GOSFORD (3) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on August 30, finishing sixth and beaten 14 lengths over 1609m in the G2 Del Mar Mile Handicap at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Has a solid record at this circuit. Likely to feature. SUMTER (2) got home by 0.1 lengths last time out over 1308m in the G3 San Simeon Stakes at this track (Turf). Yet to miss the frame in six starts over this course and distance. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. One of the main contenders. SEAL TEAM (6) was strongly fancied when resuming last start but was beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth over 1308m in the G3 San Simeon Stakes at this track (Turf). Generally goes well with that run under the belt. Can do better than last.

Race Time:11:16 PM

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Twirling Point (1)x58x355761

Trainer: Blaine Wright 12 mths 16: 4-1-3

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: TWIRLING CANDY (USA)

Dam: KITTEN'S POINT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kitten'S Joy

Stats

Prize Money$383,838.00

Avg $$23,989.88

Win %25.00%

Place %50.00%

Career16: 4-1-3

Track6: 2-0-1

Distance5: 2-0-2

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm14: 4-1-3

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 1-1-1

Comments

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track March 6 over 1811m defeating City Exile carrying 56kg at $3.20. Before that 6th of 8 at this track in the G3 San Marcos Stakes on February 14 over 2012m, 2.75 len behind Mondego with 55.5kg at $15.60. This is going to test him.

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	06/03/2026	20	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$98,315.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	Antonio Fresu	56kg	1:48.09	3-1-1	2	1. Twirling Point 2. City Exile 3. Living Life	2.3L	$3.20
6/8	14/02/2026	48	G3 OPEN 4U	$142,653.00	Santa Anita Park	2012m	FM	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	2:00.06	1-3-6	5	1. Mondego 2. Flashiest 3. Truly Quality	2.9L	$15.60
7/11	28/12/2025	56	G3 OPEN 3U	$153,139.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	Good	M Demuro	56kg	1:47.34	9-11-7	1	1. Cabo Spirit 2. Astronomer 3. Mondego	3.4L	$27.70
5/6	02/11/2025	57	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$96,183.00	Del Mar	2213m	FM	Hector Isaac Berrios	55kg	2:16.14	3-5-5	2	1. Balnikhov 2. Flashiest 3. Reiquist	3.9L	$3.70
5/6	06/09/2025	22	LR OPEN 3U	$229,358.00	Colonial Downs	2414m	FM	K Carmouche	55.5kg	2:27.55	4-4-5	6	1. Safe Trip Home 2. Desvio 3. Just A Photo	3.1L	$2.10
3/10	15/08/2025	258	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$127,132.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	55kg	1:35.55	5-5-3	2	1. Nesso's Lastharrah 2. City Exile 3. Twirling Point	1.3L	$7.70

Sumter (2)02x5817241

Trainer: Richard E Mandella 12 mths 32: 6-6-5

Jockey: Mike E. Smith

Weight: 55.5kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: WAR FRONT (USA)

Dam: A LITTLE BIT SASSY (USA)

Dam's Sire: More Than Ready

Stats

Prize Money$851,355.00

Avg $$26,604.84

Win %18.75%

Place %53.13%

Career32: 6-6-5

Track16: 5-4-3

Distance9: 4-1-2

Tr / Dist6: 4-0-2

1st Up9: 1-1-3

2nd Up8: 1-1-1

Firm30: 6-6-5

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.1 len at this track G3 San Simeon Stakes March 14 over 1308m defeating Quereme Pass carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track in LR on February 8 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Yellow Card with 56kg at $1.90. Sure to go well again.

Last Starts 36 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	14/03/2026	34	G3 OPEN 4U	$140,449.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	FM	Mike E Smith	55.5kg	1:12.80	6-1-1	1	1. Sumter 2. Quereme Pass 3. Genius Jimmy	0.1L	$3.90
4/7	08/02/2026	41	LR OPEN 4U	$142,653.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	FM	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:08.05	5-6-4	1	1. Yellow Card 2. Sorrento Sky 3. Virat	2.8L	$1.90
2/10	29/12/2025	30	G2 OPEN 3U	$306,279.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	FM	Flavien Prat	55kg	1:10.88	8-4-2	8	1. Gas Me Up 2. Sumter 3. Zio Jo	1.3L	$8.50
7/8	29/11/2025	42	G2 OPEN 3U	$305,344.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	Mike E Smith	55kg	1:41.71	5-5-7	1	1. Call Sign Seven 2. Astronomer 3. El Potente	3.8L	$7.90
1/6	18/10/2025	49	LR OPEN 3U	$121,766.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Mike E Smith	57kg	1:32.46	1-1-1	5	1. Sumter 2. St Anthony 3. Watsonville	4.0L	$3.40
8/12	30/08/2025	30	G3 OPEN 3U	$232,558.00	Del Mar	1006m	FM	John R Velazquez	54.5kg	0:55.90	9-7-8	7	1. Motorious 2. Reef Runner 3. Beyond Brilliant	2.7L	$46.10

King Of Gosford (3)3121x21x6x

Trainer: Philip D'amato (Caledon, Co Tyrone)12 mths 18: 7-3-2

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut H

Sire: ZOUSTAR (AUS)

Dam: MISS SUGARS (GB)

Dam's Sire: Harbour Watch

Stats

Prize Money$1,103,801.00

Avg $$61,322.28

Win %38.89%

Place %66.67%

Career18: 7-3-2

Track7: 5-1-1

Distance6: 3-1-0

Tr / Dist3: 2-1-0

1st Up4: 1-1-0

2nd Up3: 2-0-0

Firm12: 6-3-1

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 1-0-1

Comments

Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last in a small field at Del Mar Turf in the G2 Del Mar Mile Handicap on August 30 over 1609m, 14 len behind Formidable Man with 57kg at $3.30. First up last campaign made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 American Stakes on April 20 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Cabo Spirit carrying 56kg at $1.80. Among the leading players.

Last Starts 232 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	30/08/2025	96	G2 OPEN 3U	$465,116.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	57kg	1:34.20	2-5-6	6	1. Formidable Man 2. Almendares 3. Cabo Spirit	14.9L	$3.30
1/9	26/05/2025	36	G1 OPEN 3U	$468,750.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:33.52	5-5-1	4	1. King Of Gosford 2. Mi Hermano Ramon 3. Cabo Spirit	0.3L	$5.40
2/7	20/04/2025	115	G3 OPEN 4U	$159,744.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:34.42	4-2-2	6	1. Cabo Spirit 2. King Of Gosford 3. Endlessly	0.8L	$1.80
1/7	26/12/2024	26	G2 OPEN 3	$308,166.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	55.5kg	1:34.49	1-1-1	1	1. King Of Gosford 2. Stay Hot 3. Atitlan	1.0L	$1.70
2/11	30/11/2024	30	G1 OPEN 3	$456,621.00	Del Mar	1811m	FM	I Ortiz Jr	55.5kg	1:48.40	2-3-2	4	1. Formidable Man 2. King Of Gosford 3. Donegal Momentum	0.8L	$6.10
1/10	31/10/2024	33	LR OPEN 3	$144,509.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	54.5kg	1:34.76	2-1-1	10	1. King Of Gosford 2. Heart Headed 3. British Isles	2.3L	$2.50

Captain Choochies (4)28511x1111

Trainer: G Prodromou 12 mths 21: 6-2-5

Jockey: Florent Geroux

Weight: 54.5kgs

6 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: CLASSIC EMPIRE (USA)

Dam: MIGHTY RENEE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Maria'S Mon

Stats

Prize Money$348,793.00

Avg $$16,609.19

Win %28.57%

Place %61.90%

Career21: 6-2-5

Track11: 5-1-3

Distance10: 5-1-2

Tr / Dist9: 5-1-2

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm20: 6-1-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.1 len at this track March 14 over 1609m defeating Balladeer carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track February 15 over 1609m defeating Baldoro with 55.5kg at $4. In winning form but this a tough assignment.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	14/03/2026	27	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$99,719.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Mike E Smith	55.5kg	1:34.95	1-2-1	6	1. Captain Choochies 2. Balladeer 3. Centrodelantero	0.1L	$6.20
1/10	15/02/2026	23	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$99,857.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Florent Geroux	55.5kg	1:33.87	1-1-1	8	1. Captain Choochies 2. Baldoro 3. On The Whim	0.5L	$4.00
1/5	23/01/2026	25	CLM 4U	$65,770.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Edwin Maldonado	56kg	1:34.78	3-1-1	2	1. Captain Choochies 2. Tariff 3. Geometry	2.3L	$2.30
1/8	29/12/2025	441	ALLOW 3U	$56,662.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Edwin Maldonado	56.5kg	1:34.21	3-1-1	4	1. Captain Choochies 2. American Glory 3. Mr Leasure	0.3L	$8.80
1/10	14/10/2024	17	HCP 3U	$44,798.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Mike E Smith	56.5kg	1:34.57	3-1-1	10	1. Captain Choochies 2. Baldoro 3. Rastaman Vibe	0.3L	$4.40
1/7	27/09/2024	33	MDN CLM 35	$38,971.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Diego A Herrera	56.5kg	1:37.94	3-1-1	3	1. Captain Choochies 2. Bearings 3. Stick Shift	5.8L	$3.70

Almendares (5)x4x123x533

Trainer: Philip D'amato (Tipperary)12 mths 22: 5-5-6

Jockey: Antonio Fresu

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: HAVANA GREY (GB)

Dam: GLACE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Verglas

Stats

Prize Money$884,987.00

Avg $$40,226.68

Win %22.73%

Place %72.73%

Career22: 5-5-6

Track7: 0-2-3

Distance10: 2-4-2

Tr / Dist5: 0-2-2

1st Up8: 2-1-2

2nd Up6: 1-1-2

Firm16: 2-4-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic5: 2-1-1

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track in the G2 Frank E Kilroe Mile Handicap on March 7 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Final Boss carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G1 Pegasus World Cup Turf on January 24 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Test Score with 56kg at $38.70. Leading chance again.

Last Starts 43 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	07/03/2026	42	G2 OPEN 4U	$280,899.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Tyler Gaffalione	54.5kg	1:32.94	7-7-3	2	1. Final Boss 2. El Potente 3. Almendares	1.8L	$4.10
3/12	24/01/2026	56	G1 OPEN 4U	$1,494,768.00	Gulfstream Park	1811m	FM	Tyler Gaffalione	56kg	1:47.04	7-5-3	5	1. Test Score 2. One Stripe 3. Almendares	1.3L	$38.70
5/8	29/11/2025	63	G2 OPEN 3U	$305,344.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	John R Velazquez	56kg	1:41.71	6-2-5	2	1. Call Sign Seven 2. Astronomer 3. El Potente	0.8L	$3.70
3/6	27/09/2025	28	G2 OPEN 3U	$305,810.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	1:34.13	3-5-3	5	1. Johannes 2. Cabo Spirit 3. Almendares	1.4L	$7.50
2/6	30/08/2025	42	G2 OPEN 3U	$465,116.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	1:34.20	5-2-2	2	1. Formidable Man 2. Almendares 3. Cabo Spirit	1.5L	$5.50
1/10	19/07/2025	140	LR OPEN 3U	$152,905.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Antonio Fresu	56kg	1:34.57	7-5-1	8	1. Almendares 2. Zio Jo 3. Nineeleventurbo	1.3L	$3.30

Seal Team (6)1x5532x6x6

Trainer: Richard E Mandella 12 mths 11: 3-2-2

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay H

Sire: WAR FRONT (USA)

Dam: MRS MCDOUGAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Prize Money$484,775.00

Avg $$44,070.45

Win %27.27%

Place %63.64%

Career11: 3-2-2

Track7: 2-1-1

Distance4: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist3: 0-1-0

1st Up5: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm11: 3-2-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Having second run back today. Last outing ran last in a small field at this track in the G3 San Simeon Stakes on March 14 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Sumter with 56kg at $3.30. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at this track in the G1 Shoemaker Mile on May 26 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind King Of Gosford with 55.5kg at $4.80. Expect a forward showing.

Last Starts 36 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	14/03/2026	292	G3 OPEN 4U	$140,449.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	FM	Hector Isaac Berrios	56kg	1:12.80	3-6-6	5	1. Sumter 2. Quereme Pass 3. Genius Jimmy	3.7L	$3.30
6/9	26/05/2025	114	G1 OPEN 3U	$468,750.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	1:33.52	8-7-6	1	1. King Of Gosford 2. Mi Hermano Ramon 3. Cabo Spirit	1.6L	$4.80
2/9	01/02/2025	37	G3 OPEN 4U	$161,290.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	56kg	1:32.39	7-4-2	9	1. El Potente 2. Seal Team 3. Air Force Red	3.0L	$3.70
3/9	26/12/2024	26	G2 OPEN 3U	$308,166.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	Flavien Prat	55kg	1:46.50	6-2-3	9	1. Johannes 2. Mi Hermano Ramon 3. Seal Team	1.5L	$7.90
5/12	30/11/2024	42	G2 OPEN 3U	$304,414.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	54kg	1:41.07	3-1-5	3	1. Mi Hermano Ramon 2. Redistricting 3. Astronomer	1.1L	$10.60
5/9	19/10/2024	350	LR OPEN 3U	$115,607.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	57kg	1:32.90	1-7-5	9	1. Sumter 2. Mi Hermano Ramon 3. El Potente	2.3L	$3.30

Genius Jimmy (7)5121096423

Trainer: M W McCarthy (USA)12 mths 18: 4-3-1

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez

Weight: 54.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: JIMMY CREED (USA)

Dam: MS GIAVONNA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Prize Money$356,895.00

Avg $$19,827.50

Win %22.22%

Place %44.44%

Career18: 4-3-1

Track11: 3-3-1

Distance9: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist7: 2-1-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm15: 2-3-1

Good2: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track in the G3 San Simeon Stakes on March 14 over 1308m, 0.2 len behind Sumter carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1811m, 0.5 len behind Hiding In Honduras with 56kg at $3.50. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.

Last Starts 36 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	14/03/2026	34	G3 OPEN 4U	$140,449.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	FM	J J Hernandez	54.5kg	1:12.80	4-3-3	3	1. Sumter 2. Quereme Pass 3. Genius Jimmy	0.2L	$5.30
2/10	08/02/2026	28	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$101,284.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	J J Hernandez	56kg	1:46.66	1-1-2	7	1. Hiding In Honduras 2. Genius Jimmy 3. Balladeer	0.5L	$3.50
4/10	11/01/2026	36	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$106,129.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	J J Hernandez	56kg	1:33.50	5-5-4	3	1. Watsonville 2. Balladeer 3. Henry Adams	1.3L	$3.10
6/11	06/12/2025	49	LR OPEN 3U	$191,424.00	Turfway Park	2012m	Fast	Danny Sheehy	55kg	2:01.11	2-5-6	3	1. Zverev 2. Common Defense 3. Safe Trip Home	10.3L	$17.16
9/10	18/10/2025	48	ALLOW 3U	$213,090.00	Keeneland	1710m	FM	John R Velazquez	55.5kg	1:41.03	3-9-9	9	1. Theismann 2. Miranda Rights 3. Degree Of Risk	11.1L	$7.04
11/12	31/08/2025	44	ALLOW 3U	$775,194.00	Kentucky	1609m	FM	Ben Curtis	53.5kg	1:32.20	2-10-11	8	1. Chasing The Crown 2. Lambeth 3. Mountain Bear	15.5L	$6.69