Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
DONCIC (5) is resuming from a spell of ten weeks and having his first run for the J Mullins yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at this track (Turf) over 1308m. Looks set to run well for the new mentor. ITS A CINCH (3) hadn't been far away prior to finishing 19 lengths adrift in sixth last start over 1308m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Should camp just off the leaders. Best form puts him right in this. THE OLD NINE (8) scored at this track (Turf) last time out with 4 lengths in reserve at the end of 1308m. Yet to miss the frame in three starts over this course and distance. Strong winning hope again. CATHAL (10) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into seventh. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 16 months raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on March 20 over 1207m, 0.6 len behind Hacking It Up carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Los Alamitos on July 4 2024 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Midnight Mammoth carrying 57kg at $4.50. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | 457 | CLM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:08.81 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2024 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,521.00 | Turf Paradise | 1509m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 53kg | 1:30.00 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/11/2024 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,758.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:33.90 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/10/2024 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,370.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.92 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2024 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,706.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | K Desormeaux | 54.5kg | 0:56.70 | 4-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/10 | 03/08/2024 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $119,816.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | K Desormeaux | 55kg | 0:56.97 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Los Alamitos September 21 over 1609m, 7 len behind Money Run with 56kg at $19.70. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Santa Anita March 29 2025 over 1308m, 8 len behind Positivity with 56kg at $76.40. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 223 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 | 21/09/2025 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,865.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Ortega | 56kg | 1:35.95 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $19.70 |
| 6/6 | 13/09/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:35.52 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $24.90 |
| 4/6 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $79,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55kg | 1:35.85 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $11.30 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,336.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:16.52 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 21/06/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $43,546.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:36.05 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | 1:37.89 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Santa Anita on April 4 over 1308m, 19 len behind Crude Velocity carrying 57kg at $17.80. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Bro Bro with 56kg at $2.90. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:14.32 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $17.80 |
| 2/11 | 14/03/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:08.55 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $65,770.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:02.88 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $10.30 |
| 3/5 | 23/11/2025 | 77 | CLM 3 | $65,649.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 0:56.72 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.40 |
| 9/12 | 07/09/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 0:56.40 | 10-6-9 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $53.30 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on March 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Phosphorescence with 55.5kg at $15.70. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1308m, 0.1 len behind Doncic with 55.5kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 3-9-9 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $15.70 |
| 2/12 | 21/02/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:14.33 | 5-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:34.56 | 5-8-9 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $12.30 |
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:36.05 | 3-8-9 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $24.10 |
| 1/7 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $39,574.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:34.24 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | 46 | CLM 3U | $39,574.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:14.94 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 0.1 len this track February 21 over 1308m defeating Dakota Country carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at this track January 15 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Beef Winslow with 55.5kg at $4.90. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:14.33 | 8-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 81 | CLM 4U | $65,770.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:15.60 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $56,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.59 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $5.60 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $59,633.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:08.45 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55kg | 1:35.55 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $20.90 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:56.64 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at Santa Anita on April 5 over 1207m, 11 len behind Gypsy Tears with 55.5kg at $9.60. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on March 20 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Hacking It Up carrying 55.5kg at $25.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $34,934.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:10.64 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $9.60 |
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:08.81 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $25.30 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:14.33 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $72.30 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 69 | CLM 4U | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:08.41 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 0:57.10 | 7-5-7 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $27.30 |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2025 | 82 | CLM 3U | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:08.06 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 6th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1308m, 4 len behind Doncic with 55.5kg at $39.50. Second-up won by 0.5 len at this track March 20 over 1207m defeating Tigerhon carrying 55.5kg at $5. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:08.81 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 105 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:14.33 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $39.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/11/2025 | 230 | CLM 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 54.5kg | 0:57.10 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $56.30 |
| 6/10 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $63,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:15.05 | 1-5-6 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $17.90 |
| 4/9 | 23/02/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $54,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:08.76 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.70 |
| 5/6 | 26/01/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $59,677.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Heavy | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:17.23 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start scored a big 4 len win at this track March 6 over 1308m defeating Rhythem On Stage carrying 56kg at $3.10. The race before that 4th in a small field at Santa Anita on February 20 over 1308m, 3 len behind Handsome Ticket with 56kg at $6. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $37,921.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:16.26 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $36,517.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:17.51 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/01/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:09.19 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 29/12/2025 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $56,662.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56.5kg | 1:34.21 | 2-8-8 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/10/2025 | 53 | CLM 3U | $39,574.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:09.05 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $12.90 |
| 11/12 | 01/09/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $71,865.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:35.13 | 4-10-11 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $75.60 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Santa Anita on March 20 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Uncle Chilly with 56kg at $8.20. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita on February 20 over 1207m, 5 len behind Coach Cronin with 56kg at $6.10. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:03.74 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $8.20 |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:09.41 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.34 | 5-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:15.93 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 28/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:57.12 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $56,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:10.59 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on April 4 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Vantastic with 55.5kg at $15.70. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on March 7 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Phosphorescence carrying 55.5kg at $10.50. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $15.70 |
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 7-4-8 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:34.65 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $17.30 |
| 1/5 | 25/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $37,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:35.35 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $56,662.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:34.21 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/7 | 09/11/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $54,962.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:35.14 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.70 |