Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
FIGHTING THUNDER (1) resumes from a spell of nine weeks and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has the advantage on the inside gate. Well placed and happy to have him on top. HE'S A GANGSTER (9) was well beaten in harder company two back then better placed last time and finished in the money when a 4 length third over 1207m. Rates strongly in this company and looks a leading player again. R DANNY BOY (7) was in contention on the bend and finished second last time over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten 4 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out. CARL ERSKINE (10) missed the frame two back in tougher company then last time in easier did much better when third over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Rates highly on best. Don't underestimate.
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at this track on March 1 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Tiggrrr Whitworth carrying 55.5kg at $5.10. First up last campaign 9th of 11 at this track on October 24 over 1106m, 12 len behind Chase N Ryan carrying 55.5kg at $12.30. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | 128 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:12.11 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 9/11 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $30,441.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:05.69 | 6-6-9 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $12.30 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Capital Account - One Eyed Mama) making his debut. Key runner likely to measure up.
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start ran last of 7 at this track on April 26 over 1609m, 25 len behind Fight Back with 54kg at $20.90. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on March 20 over 1106m, 5 len behind Rollinwithpolan with 55.5kg at $54.80. Low draw but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 8 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 | 26/04/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,568.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54kg | 1:38.36 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $20.90 |
| 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: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
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This Gig Harbor gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Might need the run.
Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Turf Paradise February 23 over 905m, 0.5 len behind Lucky And Gone with 55kg at $31.20. On debut second last of 11 at Turf Paradise February 5 over 1207m, 35 len behind Senor Tequilas with 55kg at $8.90. Marginal prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/02/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $24,251.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 55kg | 0:50.86 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $31.20 |
| 10/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $24,251.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:10.75 | 2-10-10 | 8 |
| 35.6L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months second last in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1308m, 25 len behind Soi Ngern carrying 57kg at $30.30. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Del Mar on November 2 over 1609m, 32 len behind Ballyhooligan with 56.5kg at $19.70. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 17 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 | 17/04/2026 | 166 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,568.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 57kg | 1:17.88 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $30.30 |
| 5/6 | 02/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,534.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:36.83 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 32.4L | $19.70 |
| 5/9 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $50,228.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:05.91 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on March 29 over 1207m, 4 len behind Next Trick carrying 57kg at $13.30. The run before that ran last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on March 22 over 1207m, 25 len behind Grey's Boy carrying 57kg at $52. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | MDN CLM 35 | $23,876.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:11.42 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $13.30 |
| 10/10 | 22/03/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $52.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $29,957.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:05.87 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $44.60 |
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First start got back early 5th of 7 at Emerald Downs on September 7 over 1106m, 7 len behind Fred Mo with 54.5kg at $12.55. Went for a break before returning second last of 8 at this track on March 28 over 1308m, 23 len behind One Step Beyond with 55.5kg at $40.20. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 202 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:18.44 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $40.20 |
| 5/7 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,168.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kevin E Orozco | 54.5kg | 1:05.67 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $12.55 |
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on February 28 over 1207m, 13 len behind Scene By Me with 57kg at $20.40. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on March 29 over 1207m, 4 len behind Next Trick carrying 57kg at $6.40. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $23,876.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:11.42 | 2-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $6.40 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | 423 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $20.40 |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:04.78 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $14.10 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on March 28 over 1308m, 5 len behind One Step Beyond with 55.5kg at $13.30. The run before that didn't finish the race at Santa Anita Turf March 7 over 1207m. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 37 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 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:18.44 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $13.30 |
| 10/10 | 07/03/2026 | 58 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 9-10-PU | 1 |
| 99.0L | $28.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/01/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 8-10-10 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $33.30 |
| 7/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 0:59.36 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $22.80 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Om out of Scarlet Heat. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on March 29 over 1207m, 6 len behind Next Trick carrying 54kg at $3.80. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on March 7 over 1207m, 7 len behind Parnelli Jones with 55.5kg at $21.80. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 35 | $23,876.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54kg | 1:11.42 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $21.80 |
| 7/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:11.67 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $25.30 |