Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
FIGHT BACK (5) is a 15-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Improvement to come and this is his chance to break through. SATURDAY (3) was beaten just 0.3 lengths last start and landed his first top-three finish in the process over today's course and distance. Heading in the right direction and expected to be in the finish again. IMAGINEER (6) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then it got a long way back and was beaten 9 lengths when fifth over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf five-and-a-half weeks ago. This is a nice drop in grade so it is one of the main contenders. KNOWHERE (2) could not emulate his top-three finish on debut when resuming last start, beaten 12 lengths into sixth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Fitter and is a solid top-three hope.

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on April 3 over 1609m, 8 len behind Sand Bagger with 57kg at $48.80. The run before that second last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on March 22 over 1207m, 15 len behind Grey's Boy with 57kg at $59. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cid Vicente Del | 57kg | 1:36.44 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $48.80 |
| 9/10 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $59.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:10.06 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $35.40 |
| 6/8 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:15.57 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $50.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Los Alamitos on June 29 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Italio with 54kg at $2.60. Returned from break second last of 7 at this track on April 2 over 1207m, 12 len behind King's Ride with 55.5kg at $11.50. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/04/2026 | 277 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 55.5kg | 1:10.07 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $11.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $69,984.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 0:58.73 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on April 3 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Audible Silence with 54kg at $2.70. The start before that ran last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on February 27 over 1609m, 25 len behind Biggiebiggiebiggie carrying 55.5kg at $34.80. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $24,745.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 1:39.22 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | 47 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:34.06 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $34.80 |
| 4/10 | 11/01/2026 | 142 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:38.75 | 9-3-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $5.80 |
| 6/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:57.87 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on March 20 over 1106m, 5 len behind Rollinwithpolan with 55.5kg at $54.80. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on February 14 over 1207m, 7 len behind Allequin Summer with 55.5kg at $17.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/03/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:05.74 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $54.80 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:12.30 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $17.70 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:05.43 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $11.10 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $35,222.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:04.62 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months second last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on April 3 over 1609m, 3 len behind Sand Bagger carrying 57kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on September 28 over 1609m, 3 len behind Mav Man carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | 85 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:36.44 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $9.60 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:36.53 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
| 5/11 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:34.34 | 11-8-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 23/08/2025 | 89 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:43.91 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $7.20 |
| 2/12 | 26/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 1:36.31 | 11-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming second last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on February 13 over 1811m, 8 len behind Rostovsky with 56kg at $31.80. Last start second last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on March 20 over 1609m, 9 len behind Call Me Cory carrying 57kg at $39.60. One of the main contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:34.15 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $39.60 |
| 5/6 | 13/02/2026 | 432 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:48.38 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $31.80 |
| 5/6 | 08/12/2024 | 43 | MDN 3U | $60,092.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:36.57 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/10/2024 | 27 | MDN 35 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:48.32 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $16.20 |
| 7/10 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $79,412.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Joseph Talamo | 55kg | 1:08.59 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $48.70 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on March 22 over 1609m, 9 len behind Just A Graze with 54.5kg at $37.30. Before that 6th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on February 13 over 1609m, 4 len behind Scatalotadingdong with 55.5kg at $12.70. Will be saved up for one last crack.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/03/2026 | 37 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:36.35 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $37.30 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $12.70 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:37.03 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.30 |
| 2/7 | 05/12/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:38.71 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $35.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Cesar Ortega | 55.5kg | 1:15.38 | 10-12-10 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $73.50 |