Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Royal Heroine S. Stakes
TAKE A BREATH (8) finished third two runs back at this track (Turf) then improved last time out to score by 0.1 lengths over 2012m in the G3 Santa Ana Stakes at this track (Turf). Well placed and there is no reason she cannot score again. GRAND SLAM SMILE (9) proved too strong last start and scored by 2.25 lengths over 1308m in stakes class at this track (Turf). Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Goes up a notch this time but she is expected to run well. MAY DAY READY (5) is back at the races for the first time since October 24. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1609m at Saratoga. Now under the care of new trainer Richard E Mandella. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. INNOVATIVE (1) finished eighth over 1609m in the G3 Autumn Miss Stakes at this track (Turf) at her most recent appearance on October 26. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track in the G3 Autumn Miss Stakes October 26 over 1609m, 8 len behind Warming carrying 54.5kg at $5.70. On debut sixth of 8 at this track February 16 2025 over 1811m, 9 len behind Calmate carrying 55kg at $24. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:34.44 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.70 |
| 1/12 | 27/09/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:12.98 | 3-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $13.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:35.47 | 1-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW F 3 | $104,199.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:33.35 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | MDN FM 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:51.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/10 | 20/04/2025 | 35 | MDN FM 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:35.59 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year second last in a small field at this track in the G3 Monrovia Stakes on April 4 over 1308m, 6 len behind Spirited Boss with 56kg at $12.40. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Delaware Park on May 15 2024 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Firstlady Rosalynn with 54.5kg at $2.70. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | 343 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:12.00 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $12.40 |
| 7/11 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $159,744.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:36.13 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $158,479.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:34.61 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $321,027.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:34.31 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:36.06 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/01/2025 | 34 | ALLOW FM 4U | $58,065.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:34.73 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track in the G3 Santa Ana Stakes on March 15 over 2012m, 3.5 len behind Take A Breath with 55.5kg at $38.90. The run before that 4th of 7 at Sunland Park in LR on February 15 over 1609m, 5 len behind Aye Candy with 55kg at $5.90. One of the roughies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 2:02.06 | 1-4-8 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $38.90 |
| 4/7 | 15/02/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Sunland | 1609m | Fast | G Corbett | 55kg | 1:36.48 | 1-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 7/11 | 28/12/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $459,418.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Good | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 2:01.02 | 8-9-7 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $29.30 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN F 3 | $458,015.00 | Zia Park | 1710m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55kg | 1:46.75 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $7.10 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:34.44 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $96.80 |
| 11/12 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Asa Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:12.98 | 4-11-11 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $117.50 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Marmalade Skye carrying 56kg at $4.04. The race before that got back early 5th of 7 at Turfway Park on January 21 over 1609m, 25 len behind Settling Storm carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. Not one of the top selections.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/03/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $148,876.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:11.33 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.04 |
| 5/7 | 21/01/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $158,445.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:41.43 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 04/12/2025 | 343 | ALLOW FM 3U | $157,734.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:16.40 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.85 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2024 | 33 | ALLOW FM 3U | $124,807.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:38.92 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.37 |
| 1/12 | 23/11/2024 | 73 | MDN FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:36.32 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.14 |
| 2/12 | 11/09/2024 | - | MDN FM 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:16.01 | 11-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $8.05 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Valley View Stakes October 24 over 1609m, 4 len behind Admit with 54.5kg at $11.61. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Saratoga in the G3 Wonder Again Stakes June 7 over 1609m, 25 len behind Nitrogen with 56kg at $3.10. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/10/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:35.17 | 11-10-7 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $11.61 |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:35.29 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.17 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $620,155.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.85 |
| 4/7 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $764,526.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55kg | 1:44.84 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $11.60 |
| 3/3 | 07/06/2025 | 181 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $466,563.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $3.10 |
| 13/18 | 08/12/2024 | 37 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,284,470.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-6-13 | 17 |
| 8.5L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start 2nd in a small field at Turf Paradise Turf in LR on March 21 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Dontgiveupthefight carrying 56kg at $5.30. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at this track in the G3 Las Cienegas Stakes on January 11 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Queen Maxima carrying 55.5kg at $26.10. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $42,135.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | O Mojica | 56kg | 1:35.25 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 6/9 | 11/01/2026 | 204 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:11.69 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $26.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $158,631.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:02.74 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 25/05/2025 | 469 | ALLOW FM 3U | $80,781.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Samy Camacho | 55kg | 1:04.36 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.40 |
| 9/12 | 11/02/2024 | 99 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $138,088.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:26.93 | 5-8-9 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $7.60 |
| 10/11 | 04/11/2023 | 49 | LR OPEN F 2 | $188,679.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Fergal Lynch | 54.5kg | 1:09.92 | 9-11-10 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Robert J. Frankel Stakes on January 8 over 1811m, neck behind Paradise Lake with 56kg at $8. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at this track in the G2 Buena Vista Stakes February 28 over 1609m. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
Last Starts 56 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 | 28/02/2026 | 51 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:34.20 | 4-6-PU | 3 |
| 99.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 87 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:50.72 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/10/2025 | 9 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $121,766.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | 1:34.93 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/10/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $304,414.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 2:00.03 | 8-8-PU | 1 |
| 99.0L | $13.60 |
| 5/7 | 04/09/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $764,526.00 | Kentucky | 1673m | FM | John R Velazquez | 57kg | - | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.59 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | 196 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $310,078.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:42.92 | 6-7-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track G3 Santa Ana Stakes March 15 over 2012m defeating Resolve with 54.5kg at $7.80. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1811m, 0.6 len behind Queen Sienna with 56kg at $3.30. Watch for her dropping on these late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 50 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 2:02.06 | 6-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.80 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:48.86 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | 63 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $459,418.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 2:01.02 | 9-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.10 |
| 6/9 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:34.44 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $3.20 |
| 11/11 | 28/09/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $93,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:34.68 | 11-6-11 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/11 | 16/08/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:48.45 | 10-9-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.10 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at this track LR March 21 over 1308m defeating Take Another Card with 56kg at $1.10. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track in the G2 Buena Vista Stakes on February 28 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Thought Process with 54.5kg at $3.10. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:12.91 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.10 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:34.20 | 6-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $186,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:12.71 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:22.34 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/5 | 12/10/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:11.73 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55kg | 1:34.92 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |