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Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming

LEYAS CANDY (4) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1609m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done. SUNSET STORM (3) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when he was beaten 5 lengths into fourth over 1207m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time. JEWELED SHILLELAGH (1) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when ninth, beaten 12 lengths, over 1006m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. MISCHIEFS CAUSEWAY (5) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when seventh, beaten 9 lengths, at Los Alamitos Qh (Dirt) over 914m. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.

Race Time:1:30 AM

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Jeweled Shillelagh (1)2x1x669x09

Trainer: Ryan Hanson (USA)12 mths 20: 4-2-2

Jockey: Tyler Baze

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: CITY OF LIGHT (USA)

Dam: KNOCK (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

Stats

Prize Money$226,073.00

Avg $$11,303.65

Win %20.00%

Place %40.00%

Career20: 4-2-2

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance2: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up7: 2-0-0

2nd Up5: 0-0-1

Firm18: 4-2-2

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 1-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on April 4 over 1609m, 7 len behind Vantastic carrying 55.5kg at $14.40. Last start ran last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on April 19 over 1006m, 12 len behind Ballyvaughan Gig with 57kg at $15.90. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/9	19/04/2026	15	HCP 3U	$50,946.00	Santa Anita Park	1006m	FM	Tyler Baze	57kg	0:55.24	7-8-9	9	1. Ballyvaughan Gig 2. Golden Ale 3. Disko Tribute	12.9L	$15.90
10/12	04/04/2026	225	CLM 4U	$50,946.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Tyler Baze	55.5kg	1:33.85	4-5-10	10	1. Vantastic 2. Ah Jeez 3. Pioneer Prince	7.4L	$14.40
9/9	22/08/2025	28	CLM 3U	$79,070.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	Adrian Escobedo	55kg	1:41.93	4-8-9	7	1. Caisson 2. Dandy Man Shines 3. Beef Winslow	13.9L	$13.90
6/8	25/07/2025	48	CLM 3U	$91,743.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	55kg	1:34.73	1-3-6	8	1. Smart Code 2. Heart Headed 3. One Of These Days	3.4L	$7.00
6/9	07/06/2025	63	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$94,868.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Asa Espinoza	57kg	1:34.24	1-3-6	9	1. Lahaina Flavor 2. Ottoman Prince 3. Miracle Mark	5.5L	$4.10
1/8	05/04/2025	63	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$107,029.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	55.5kg	1:34.30	2-2-1	1	1. Jeweled Shillelagh 2. Packs A Wahlop 3. Beef Winslow	0.1L	$2.90

Upstart Yankee (2)79632645x6

Trainer: Bill Mclean 12 mths 36: 5-9-3

Jockey: Abel Lezcano

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: UPSTART (USA)

Dam: WEST KENTUCKY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Yankee Victor

Stats

Prize Money$134,303.00

Avg $$3,730.64

Win %13.89%

Place %47.22%

Career36: 5-9-3

Track8: 0-0-0

Distance22: 3-6-1

Tr / Dist7: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-2-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-1

Firm33: 5-7-3

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic10: 2-4-1

Comments

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1609m, 25 len behind Mighty Kai carrying 56kg at $13.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Golden Gate Fields All Weather on February 2 2024 over 1609m, 5 len behind Threebrothers carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Must improve significantly.

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
6/6	17/04/2026	180	HCP 3U	$26,201.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Emisael Jaramillo	56kg	1:38.10	6-6-6	1	1. Mighty Kai 2. Leyas Candy 3. Mother's Prayer	25.3L	$13.70
5/8	19/10/2025	23	CLM 3U	$21,309.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	56.5kg	1:37.63	4-3-5	6	1. Be Punctual 2. Sydney Street 3. Big Spin	18.1L	$11.50
4/8	26/09/2025	25	HCP 3U	$30,581.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	53.5kg	1:37.58	5-6-4	4	1. Come Out Fighting 2. Austonian 3. Mystic Flyer	8.5L	$26.80
6/9	01/09/2025	38	CLM 3U	$38,226.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	52.5kg	1:36.48	5-7-6	6	1. Money Run 2. Nameless 3. Austonian	12.0L	$21.60
2/10	25/07/2025	20	CLM 3U	$38,226.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Angeles Geovanni Franko	54kg	1:38.66	4-3-2	4	1. Be Punctual 2. Upstart Yankee 3. Mother's Prayer	0.5L	$16.90
3/8	05/07/2025	21	CLM 3U	$22,936.00	Los Alamitos	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	55kg	1:38.02	4-6-3	7	1. Union Wave 2. Impossible Task 3. Upstart Yankee	1.8L	$8.50

Sunset Storm (3)62161877x4

Trainer: Val Brinkerhoff 12 mths 20: 3-1-1

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MITOLE (USA)

Dam: UNACLOUD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unaccounted For

Stats

Prize Money$73,336.00

Avg $$3,666.80

Win %15.00%

Place %25.00%

Career20: 3-1-1

Track9: 1-1-0

Distance10: 3-1-0

Tr / Dist6: 1-1-0

1st Up4: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm19: 3-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th in a small field at this track on April 19 over 1207m, 5 len behind Windribbon carrying 54kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on April 25 2025 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Devilnthebluegras with 54kg at $21.60. Among the leading chances.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	19/04/2026	182	HCP 3U	$23,290.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Alfredo L Bautista	54kg	1:11.89	2-4-4	1	1. Windribbon 2. Carol's Comic 3. Melanie's Tiger	5.0L	$6.80
7/8	19/10/2025	23	CLM 3U	$21,309.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Alfredo L Bautista	54.5kg	1:37.63	2-7-7	5	1. Be Punctual 2. Sydney Street 3. Big Spin	28.1L	$19.80
7/8	26/09/2025	36	HCP 3U	$30,581.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Alfredo L Bautista	53.5kg	1:37.58	1-4-7	5	1. Come Out Fighting 2. Austonian 3. Mystic Flyer	11.0L	$9.80
8/8	21/08/2025	32	ALLOW 3U	$54,264.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	Alfredo L Bautista	54.5kg	1:42.91	6-8-8	5	1. Trusty Rusty 2. Druidic 3. Oobubbakakayo	17.9L	$38.90
1/6	20/07/2025	23	CLM 3U	$48,930.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Alfredo L Bautista	54.5kg	1:38.39	4-1-1	6	1. Sunset Storm 2. Petesoldfashioned 3. Redemption Time	0.3L	$22.20
6/8	27/06/2025	35	CLM 3U	$20,218.00	Los Alamitos	1609m	Fast	Alfredo L Bautista	55kg	1:38.51	3-3-6	1	1. Devilnthebluegras 2. Havoc 3. Supermax	3.4L	$6.90

Leyas Candy (4)8532142752

Trainer: Andrew Harris 12 mths 37: 5-7-6

Jockey: Armando Ayuso

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: DANZING CANDY (USA)

Dam: ILIKECANDY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Prize Money$381,911.00

Avg $$10,321.92

Win %13.51%

Place %48.65%

Career37: 5-7-6

Track18: 1-6-3

Distance19: 4-5-2

Tr / Dist12: 1-4-2

1st Up5: 0-1-2

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm31: 5-7-5

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Mighty Kai with 56kg at $2.60. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1609m, 11 len behind Joint Venture with 55.5kg at $15.70. Well placed to take this out.

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
2/6	17/04/2026	14	HCP 3U	$26,201.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Edwin Maldonado	56kg	1:38.10	4-2-2	2	1. Mighty Kai 2. Leyas Candy 3. Mother's Prayer	3.5L	$2.60
5/8	03/04/2026	28	HCP 4U	$37,846.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Edwin Maldonado	55.5kg	1:36.50	2-4-5	8	1. Joint Venture 2. Mighty Kai 3. Crypto Ride	11.0L	$15.70
7/8	06/03/2026	28	HCP 4U	$36,517.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Edwin Maldonado	55.5kg	1:38.24	2-5-7	7	1. Duran 2. Joint Venture 3. Majestic Palisades	11.3L	$13.60
2/7	06/02/2026	18	CLM 4U	$37,090.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Edwin Maldonado	55.5kg	1:39.47	1-1-2	6	1. Resemblance 2. Leyas Candy 3. Pass The Baton	0.8L	$3.80
4/5	19/01/2026	45	CLM 4U	$52,317.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Edwin Maldonado	55.5kg	1:36.49	3-3-4	1	1. Ghazaaly 2. Hard To Figure 3. Feel The Magic	8.3L	$9.60
1/7	05/12/2025	47	CLM 3U	$42,879.00	Los Alamitos	1609m	Fast	Armando Ayuso	56kg	1:37.61	3-2-1	6	1. Leyas Candy 2. So I'm Told 3. Taishan	0.5L	$3.00

Mischiefs Causeway (5)x651455837

Trainer: Francisco Rodriguez (USA)12 mths 13: 2-0-1

Jockey: Erick Garcia

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: CURLIN TO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: CANDY CAUSEWAY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Stats

Prize Money$115,536.00

Avg $$8,887.38

Win %15.38%

Place %23.08%

Career13: 2-0-1

Track6: 1-0-1

Distance5: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist4: 1-0-1

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm11: 2-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run ran last of 7 at Los Alamitos Qh on April 4 over 914m, 9 len behind Not My Rodeo with 57kg at $4.10. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 5 len behind Contrary Chieftain with 55.5kg at $3.10. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.

Last Starts 28 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	04/04/2026	20	CLM 3U	$16,739.00	Los Alamitos Qh	914m	Fast	Erick G Garcia	57kg	0:52.74	2-7-7	7	1. Not My Rodeo 2. Soli 3. Lord Dunmore	9.5L	$4.10
3/3	15/03/2026	21	CLM 4U	$23,876.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	55.5kg	1:38.32	1-3-3	2	1. Contrary Chieftain 2. Mother's Prayer 3. Mischiefs Causeway	5.3L	$3.10
8/8	22/02/2026	22	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$99,857.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	55.5kg	1:37.30	6-8-8	1	1. Whiskyginandbrandy 2. Majestic Palisades 3. The Gypsy Cowboy	9.1L	$44.50
5/6	31/01/2026	20	CLM 4U	$28,531.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Tyler Baze	56kg	1:10.78	2-4-5	6	1. Captain Sparrow 2. Horizon Wildcat 3. Broadway Unions	7.3L	$12.30
5/9	11/01/2026	56	CLM 4U	$29,895.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Tyler Baze	56kg	1:37.53	1-6-5	7	1. Majestic Palisades 2. Mighty Kai 3. Mongolian Max	8.0L	$6.90
4/10	16/11/2025	42	ALLOW 3U	$48,855.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Tyler Baze	56.5kg	1:37.46	1-5-4	8	1. Low Expectations 2. Joint Venture 3. Feel The Magic	4.3L	$36.80

Mother's Prayer (6)3894843523

Trainer: Steve Knapp (USA)12 mths 43: 7-5-6

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: ROUSING SERMON (USA)

Dam: MOTHER LUCK (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Sense

Stats

Prize Money$261,808.00

Avg $$6,088.56

Win %16.28%

Place %41.86%

Career43: 7-5-6

Track10: 1-1-2

Distance26: 6-5-4

Tr / Dist9: 1-1-2

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm39: 7-5-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic19: 5-4-2

Comments

At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1609m, 13 len behind Mighty Kai carrying 56kg at $7.80. Before that second last in a small field at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Contrary Chieftain carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Others read better. This will test.

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
3/6	17/04/2026	33	HCP 3U	$26,201.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Tiago Josue Pereira	56kg	1:38.10	2-5-3	5	1. Mighty Kai 2. Leyas Candy 3. Mother's Prayer	13.0L	$7.80
2/3	15/03/2026	23	CLM 4U	$23,876.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Tyler Baze	55.5kg	1:38.32	3-2-2	1	1. Contrary Chieftain 2. Mother's Prayer 3. Mischiefs Causeway	3.5L	$5.30
5/6	20/02/2026	33	CLM 4U	$25,983.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Tyler Baze	55.5kg	1:40.38	2-4-5	4	1. Austonian 2. Tougherthantherest 3. Dark Marcus	10.0L	$9.90
3/7	18/01/2026	51	CLM 4U	$27,653.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Tyler Baze	55.5kg	1:37.33	1-2-3	4	1. Contrary Chieftain 2. Alpine Thunder 3. Mother's Prayer	7.0L	$8.20
4/6	28/11/2025	14	CLM 3U	$24,427.00	Del Mar	1710m	Fast	Tyler Baze	55kg	1:45.62	1-3-4	6	1. Sea Dog 2. Contrary Chieftain 3. Northern Quest	6.0L	$5.60
8/8	14/11/2025	26	CLM 3U	$24,427.00	Del Mar	1006m	Fast	Tyler Baze	54.5kg	0:57.75	1-6-8	3	1. Evenerevenworse 2. Halo Uncle 3. Rhino	7.4L	$10.90

Northern Quest (7)1x37263465

Trainer: Jesus J Uranga 12 mths 81: 16-7-14

Jockey: Edgar Payeras

Weight: 56kgs

9 yo Chestnut G

Sire: NORTHERN CAUSEWAY (USA)

Dam: POINTED QUESTION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Point Given

Stats

Prize Money$229,923.00

Avg $$2,838.56

Win %19.75%

Place %45.68%

Career81: 16-7-14

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance42: 8-4-7

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 1-0-2

2nd Up5: 1-0-0

Firm77: 14-6-12

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic14: 0-1-3

Comments

Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Turf Paradise on March 10 over 1308m, 11 len behind Pop D'oro carrying 56kg at $14.70. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on February 20 over 1609m, 10 len behind Austonian carrying 56kg at $29.20. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.

Last Starts 53 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	10/03/2026	18	CLM 4U	$14,045.00	Turf Paradise	1308m	Fast	Cerapio Figueroa	56kg	1:15.02	6-6-5	4	1. Pop D'oro 2. Outofquemado 3. Big Ticket	11.5L	$14.70
6/6	20/02/2026	33	CLM 4U	$25,983.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Ricardo S Ramirez	56kg	1:40.38	5-6-6	2	1. Austonian 2. Tougherthantherest 3. Dark Marcus	10.5L	$29.20
4/7	18/01/2026	51	CLM 4U	$27,653.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Armando Aguilar	55.5kg	1:37.33	6-5-4	3	1. Contrary Chieftain 2. Alpine Thunder 3. Mother's Prayer	14.5L	$8.50
3/6	28/11/2025	19	CLM 3U	$24,427.00	Del Mar	1710m	Fast	M Demuro	55kg	1:45.62	4-4-3	5	1. Sea Dog 2. Contrary Chieftain 3. Northern Quest	3.8L	$4.10
6/8	09/11/2025	35	CLM 3U	$38,168.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Alfredo L Bautista	51.5kg	1:38.49	5-6-6	5	1. Maniatic 2. Nameless 3. J T's Watch	6.8L	$42.60
2/6	05/10/2025	25	CLM 3U	$30,581.00	Albuquerque Downs	1710m	Fast	Guillermo Rodriguez	55kg	1:43.29	4-4-2	5	1. Dennard 2. Northern Quest 3. Vinniebob	6.5L	$9.10

Chief Jackson (8)93633888x8

Trainer: Wayne D Baker (USA)12 mths 52: 4-3-15

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: DADS CAPS (USA)

Dam: SEA OF RED (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unusual Heat

Stats

Prize Money$168,011.00

Avg $$3,230.98

Win %7.69%

Place %42.31%

Career52: 4-3-15

Track9: 0-0-3

Distance20: 1-0-8

Tr / Dist7: 0-0-3

1st Up7: 1-2-0

2nd Up6: 1-0-1

Firm52: 4-3-14

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic24: 3-0-8

Comments

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 9 at Turf Paradise Turf on April 8 over 1609m, 16 len behind Stradivarian carrying 56kg at $55.70. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track on March 7 2025 over 1609m, 21 len behind Nameless with 55.5kg at $94.50. Needs to lift.

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
8/9	08/04/2026	171	CLM 4U	$17,467.00	Turf Paradise	1609m	FM	Ebifanio Garcia	56kg	1:34.20	8-8-8	9	1. Stradivarian 2. Dos Vicios 3. Levon	16.3L	$55.70
8/8	19/10/2025	59	CLM 3U	$21,309.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Ebifanio Garcia	56.5kg	1:37.63	5-8-8	8	1. Be Punctual 2. Sydney Street 3. Big Spin	53.1L	$61.70
8/8	21/08/2025	47	ALLOW 3U	$35,659.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Brayan Pena	56.5kg	1:36.89	4-8-8	8	1. Impossible Task 2. American Empire 3. Sea Dog	34.5L	$42.80
8/8	05/07/2025	21	CLM 3U	$22,936.00	Los Alamitos	1609m	Fast	Angeles Geovanni Franko	57kg	1:38.02	7-7-8	3	1. Union Wave 2. Impossible Task 3. Upstart Yankee	21.8L	$13.20
3/9	14/06/2025	27	CLM 3U	$23,328.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Ebifanio Garcia	57kg	1:39.40	1-1-3	7	1. J B Books 2. Devilnthebluegras 3. Chief Jackson	5.0L	$57.50
3/8	18/05/2025	21	CLM 3U	$23,438.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Ebifanio Garcia	57kg	1:39.38	2-3-3	6	1. Brother O' Brien 2. Union Wave 3. Chief Jackson	6.8L	$50.00