Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
DANZING WILD CAT (2) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 2 lengths away in third over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BOOKED CLUBHOUSE (1) was always forward and boxed on to finish third over 1308m at this track (Turf) last time. Ready to run very well. NINETEENTH HOLE (6) is a three-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent outing over 1609m at this track (Turf). Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. BENNY'S PUZZLE (7) finished second last start over 1609m at this track (Turf), beaten 0.8 lengths. In the right race and is sure to prove hard to beat.

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Eugene Sledge carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Parnelli Jones carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:16.68 | 8-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.60 |
| 6/6 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:39.12 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $4.70 |
| 5/11 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:35.05 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:08.49 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Scene By Me with 57kg at $41.20. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on March 22 over 1609m, 2 len behind Just A Graze carrying 57kg at $3.80. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:36.35 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 408 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $41.20 |
| 4/6 | 16/01/2025 | 89 | MDN 4U | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:35.34 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $11.60 |
| 8/11 | 19/10/2024 | 69 | MDN CLM 35 | $43,353.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:08.88 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:11.23 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Eugene Sledge with 55.5kg at $11.20. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1609m, 1.4 len behind Chief Resident with 55.5kg at $42.50. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 3-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $11.20 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 33 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:36.78 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $42.50 |
| 7/9 | 08/02/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:16.68 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $63.40 |
| 9/11 | 19/10/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 1:35.05 | 3-7-9 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $8.70 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 1:40.19 | 5-7-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $8.10 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 1:36.99 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $41.80 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on March 22 over 1609m, 2 len behind Just A Graze with 57kg at $10.60. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Zagreus carrying 56kg at $30.60. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:36.35 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $10.60 |
| 5/10 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 4-3-5 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $30.60 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:09.24 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $25.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/01/2026 | 89 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:09.64 | 1-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $21.90 |
| 4/10 | 05/10/2025 | 38 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:08.73 | 1-5-4 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $8.30 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56.5kg | 0:57.84 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $45.00 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after a year raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 3 len behind Beeblebrox with 57kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita on January 26 2025 over 1308m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Trotsky with 54kg at $6.20. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | 351 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:36.98 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 35 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2025 | 27 | MDN 35 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55kg | 1:36.13 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $43.40 |
| 3/7 | 26/01/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 45 | $53,226.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Heavy | Welfin R Orantes | 54kg | 1:19.03 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $50,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 53kg | 1:11.68 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on March 22 over 1609m, 3 len behind Just A Graze carrying 57kg at $6.90. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Beeblebrox with 57kg at $2.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | 1:36.35 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $6.90 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | 1:36.98 | 6-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on March 22 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Just A Graze carrying 57kg at $3.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Zagreus with 56kg at $17.10. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:36.35 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 10-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.10 |
| 6/9 | 15/01/2026 | 109 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $42.50 |
| 7/11 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 7-9-7 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $22.00 |
| 5/11 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:43.91 | 11-7-5 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $56.50 |
| 7/11 | 02/08/2025 | 166 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 0:56.37 | 11-10-7 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $52.50 |

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Beeblebrox carrying 57kg at $9.10. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 5 len behind Zagreus with 56kg at $10.50. Recent form not good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ebifanio Garcia | 57kg | 1:36.98 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.10 |
| 6/10 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 1-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $10.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 67 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $42.60 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:36.52 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $36.10 |
| 8/11 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 4-5-8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55kg | 1:43.91 | 7-10-9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $71.80 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1308m, 6 len behind Eugene Sledge carrying 55.5kg at $38.90. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1609m, 4 len behind Chief Resident with 55.5kg at $17.20. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 21 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 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 1-7-8 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $38.90 |
| 8/9 | 13/03/2026 | 33 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:36.78 | 4-5-8 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $17.20 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:16.68 | 3-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $100.50 |
| 8/9 | 07/09/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:03.95 | 4-7-8 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $71.80 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $69,984.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 0:58.73 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $38.30 |
| 8/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54kg | 0:59.04 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $42.60 |