Santa Anita Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming
WILDFIRE PRINCESS (6) finds it hard to win with just one success from 10 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1207m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Nicely placed to play a major role. NIKOLINA (2) was far from disgraced after being in the firing line on the turn to finish one length away in second last start over 1207m at this track. That followed a first-up win at this track. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. EVA LEA (5) resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months. Did win at her only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 1006m at Del Mar Turf. Expect her to pose a serious challenge. EMPRESS MATILDA (4) is a promising type who finished in the placings over 1609m at this track (Turf) at her last appearance on April 25. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Can feature in the finish.

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 7 at Santa Anita on March 27 over 1308m, 6 len behind Memetic carrying 55.5kg at $11.60. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita February 20 over 1207m defeating Mcsniper carrying 54.5kg at $26.90. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/03/2026 | 35 | HCP F 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:17.66 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $11.60 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:12.01 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $26.90 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:38.37 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $8.30 |
| 11/12 | 28/12/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:36.25 | 7-9-11 | 11 |
| 17.6L | $44.30 |
| 4/6 | 09/11/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:36.11 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $46.60 |
| 8/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $53,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:17.68 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $33.80 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track February 13 over 1207m defeating Sensational Dream with 56kg at $2.40. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on March 14 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Not A Sinner carrying 56kg at $3.90. Expected to go very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 29 | HCP FM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:08.47 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | 279 | MDN CLM FM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:10.02 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2025 | 34 | MDN OCLM FM 35 | $54,688.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:11.41 | 1-7-7 | 8 |
| 52.7L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2025 | 44 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $63,898.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:17.67 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $42.00 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after six months won by 1.5 len at this track March 13 over 1207m defeating Greys Over Bays with 55.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up got back early second last in a small field at Del Mar on August 17 over 1106m, 14 len behind Explora carrying 55.5kg at $22.80. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 38 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 | 13/03/2026 | 168 | MDN CLM F 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:09.99 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/7 | 26/09/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:10.09 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $21.50 |
| 4/5 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:03.15 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $22.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:40.05 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $12.81 |

Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of a year. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at this track April 25 over 1609m, 3 len behind Firenze Flavor with 54.5kg at $6.70. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at this track March 9 2025 over 1207m, 2 len behind Jungle Peace carrying 55.5kg at $15.70. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 360 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 | 25/04/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:36.47 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/6 | 09/03/2025 | 129 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $107,544.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:09.31 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $15.70 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 1:28.10 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track January 11 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Yours Sincerely with 54.5kg at $5.10. On debut won by 1.5 len Del Mar Turf November 28 over 1006m defeating Counterbalance with 55.5kg at $4.50. Winning hope.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:09.08 | 7-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 0:58.54 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on March 14 over 1207m, 4 len behind Not A Sinner with 56kg at $4.10. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track on February 8 over 1308m, nose behind Hey Lil Lady carrying 56kg at $4. Expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 34 | HCP FM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:08.47 | 3-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 23 | HCP FM 4U | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/01/2026 | 54 | HCP FM 4U | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:39.09 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:48.03 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $7.20 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,459.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.75 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track March 14 over 1207m defeating Midnight Cowgirl carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Famous Forza carrying 55.5kg at $9. This is going to test her.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14/03/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:09.71 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.20 |
| 4/11 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:10.37 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $6.20 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:11.17 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $50,228.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:05.77 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Santa Anita on March 29 over 1308m, 7 len behind Clubhouse Cutie with 55.5kg at $15.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Turf Paradise on February 11 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Hippie Trail carrying 56kg at $3.30. Wait until she shows more.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/03/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:17.37 | 2-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $15.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $24,964.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Castellanos | 56kg | 1:05.06 | 4-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM FM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Castellanos | 56kg | 1:09.66 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita on March 27 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Memetic with 55.5kg at $3.50. Before that came from midfield and won by 8 len at Mahoning Valley February 12 over 1207m defeating Clearly Inish carrying 54.5kg at $1.80. Worth including.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/03/2026 | 43 | HCP F 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:17.66 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $34,665.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 54.5kg | 1:13.34 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $1.80 |
| 8/11 | 09/01/2026 | 223 | MDN F 3 | $71,749.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54.5kg | 1:19.02 | 2-7-8 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $7.85 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2025 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $143,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:58.87 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.92 |
| 4/9 | 30/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $191,693.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:51.34 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $16.89 |