Santa Anita Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Optional Claiming
DREAMING ON (4) was prominent in running on debut nine weeks ago and battled on well for second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has not been produced since. Will be better for that race experience and can return in winning form. WOODSON (3) made progress last start to finish third over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf after being in contention on the corner. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. PACER (6) is on debut. By Nyquist and is out of the John W Sadler stable. Bold showing expected. RAGS OVER RICHES (2) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of R Baltas. By Mendelssohn from Welcome Speech. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 9 at Keeneland on April 26 2023 over 905m, 6 len behind Commissioner Dan carrying 54kg at $4.69. Will need this run.
Last Starts 1095 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/04/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $119,403.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 0:52.52 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.69 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Mendelssohn out of Welcome Speech having his first start. Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 62 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on February 22 over 1308m, 5 len behind Gordon's Legacy with 56kg at $3.20. The run before that ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds on December 27 over 1207m, 11 len behind Elnajd with 55.5kg at $9.10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Last Starts 62 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 | 22/02/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 7-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:10.34 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $9.10 |
| 4/9 | 16/11/2025 | 52 | MDN CLM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:29.93 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $6.92 |
| 9/12 | 25/09/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.12 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $14.78 |
| 9/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:08.82 | 7-5-9 | 10 |
| 16.1L | $17.76 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on February 20 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Sharons Beach with 55.5kg at $15. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 64 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 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Volatile out of Stick To Your Guns. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Nyquist out of Queen Eli having his first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.