Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
HE'S A KNOCKOUT (6) was in control from the outset to score as favourite on debut over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf) eight months ago and has not been produced since. Sure to be further improved and can make it back-to-back wins. SCATALOTADINGDONG (5) finished fifth two runs back at Santa Anita (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0.1 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn over 1609m at this track (Turf). Likely to be there at the finish again. TRUMP ERA (1) returns from a long spell and tackles a turf track for the first time. Opened last campaign with a fifth in stakes class at Del Mar (Dirt) over 1006m. Anticipating a bright return with Lasix added for the first time. ALLEQUIN SUMMER (8) has been thereabouts since getting off the mark three runs back, the latest effort a second over 1609m at this track (Turf). Winning rider M Demuro stays aboard. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at Del Mar in LR on August 8 over 1006m, 14 len behind Sammy Davis carrying 54.5kg at $17.80. First up last campaign 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on May 4 over 905m, 1.5 len behind Fionello carrying 54kg at $2.80. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 255 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 08/08/2025 | 75 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | 0:57.92 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $17.80 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 54kg | 0:53.01 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 54kg | 0:52.86 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Los Alamitos Qh March 8 over 914m defeating Infinite Spirit carrying 56kg at $11.30. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Los Alamitos Qh on February 21 over 914m, 4.5 len behind Voucher with 57kg at $2.60. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $20,365.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 56kg | 0:52.49 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $11.30 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $21,398.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 57kg | 0:52.91 | 7-4-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/5 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 3 | $41,369.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 54.5kg | 1:04.93 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $21.70 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3 | $23,916.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 57kg | 0:53.26 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/4 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 2 | $23,737.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 57kg | 0:53.23 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $20,611.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Heavy | Francisco Monroy | 57kg | 0:53.82 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, won won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita March 20 over 1106m defeating Shady Gem with 55.5kg at $5.60. Great effort on debut and is capable of keeping the ball rolling.
Last Starts 31 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 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:05.74 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita January 18 over 1106m defeating Texas Wildcat carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 92 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 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:05.73 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track April 5 over 1609m defeating Ventry Strand with 54.5kg at $13.20. Before that 5th of 7 at Santa Anita on March 20 over 1609m, 15 len behind Southern Melodee carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 15 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 | 05/04/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:35.20 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.20 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:39.40 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.90 |
| 3/7 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:38.71 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 16/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:39.12 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.80 |
| 10/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:08.49 | 9-11-10 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Del Mar Turf August 8 over 1006m defeating Almost There with 55.5kg at $1.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 255 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 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:57.84 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on March 27 over 1106m, 0.1 len behind Sendit Mo with 54.5kg at $3.60. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Santa Anita February 1 over 1207m defeating Kiki Ride carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Just missed last start but likely to struggle this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 27/03/2026 | 54 | CLM 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:05.11 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:12.81 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $7.70 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:04.93 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:10.46 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on March 29 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Won For Lou with 55.5kg at $25.30. The race before that 4th in a small field at Santa Anita on March 6 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Tommy Norris with 54.5kg at $7.20. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:35.13 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $25.30 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:10.86 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.20 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 122 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:12.30 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.60 |
| 6/12 | 15/10/2025 | 54 | MDN CLM 2 | $80,670.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54kg | 1:12.59 | 10-8-6 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $15.89 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 1:03.32 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $25.41 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning post a big 7 len win. Del Mar November 8 over 1106m defeating One Step Beyond with 55.5kg at $1.40. On debut fourth of 9 at Del Mar September 7 over 1106m, 6 len behind Ocean Bear carrying 55.5kg at $8.70. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 163 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 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 2 | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:04.67 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:11.31 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $10.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:03.95 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $8.70 |