Santa Anita Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
POCKET VENUS (3) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her last appearance at this track (Dirt) over 1408m on March 6. Looks a winning chance. LADY GAMBITA (4) finished 4 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being prominent at the corner over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf, an improvement on her sixth at this track the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects. ANGEL BABY (5) missed the placings two runs back then was never in contention last start when 6 lengths away in seventh over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. SEXY BLUE (2) could only manage ninth on dirt over 1308m at this track two back then couldn't find the top-three on turf over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf more recently. Worth including back to this surface.

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on March 22 over 1308m, 14 len behind O K Rose carrying 55.5kg at $25.10. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track on December 28 over 1308m, 10 len behind Wishtheyallcouldbe carrying 54.5kg at $23. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/03/2026 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:14.82 | 9-11-11 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $25.10 |
| 10/13 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:16.80 | 10-9-10 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:04.39 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on April 26 over 1207m, 11 len behind Petite Treat with 56kg at $95. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on March 29 over 1308m, 14 len behind Clubhouse Cutie carrying 55.5kg at $74.10. Capable of more than she showed last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:09.35 | 1-10-10 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $95.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:17.37 | 7-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $74.10 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Leonel Camacho-Flores | 55.5kg | 1:11.11 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $68.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:39.34 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $39.70 |
| 9/13 | 01/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:11.73 | 2-8-9 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $62.30 |
| 8/13 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 54.5kg | 1:16.80 | 2-8-8 | 11 |
| 8.4L | $41.30 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
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Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at this track March 6 over 1408m, 5 len behind Jensco with 56kg at $5.10. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Santa Anita Turf January 10 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Lady Rider carrying 56kg at $5.40. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 66 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 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:22.27 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |
| 5/6 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:10.34 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $20.30 |
| 7/10 | 10/01/2026 | 90 | HCP FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:08.99 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | 49 | HCP FM 3U | $54,795.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:11.97 | 7-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | HCP FM 3U | $63,566.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | David Cohen | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $46,512.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1:03.84 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 4th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on April 19 over 1207m, 4 len behind Nikolina carrying 57kg at $58. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 29 over 1308m, 7 len behind Clubhouse Cutie with 55.5kg at $15.50. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 57kg | 1:08.57 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $58.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/03/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:17.37 | 2-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $15.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $24,964.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Castellanos | 56kg | 1:05.06 | 4-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM FM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Castellanos | 56kg | 1:09.66 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on April 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Nikolina carrying 54.5kg at $72.90. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on March 27 over 1308m, 6 len behind Memetic with 55.5kg at $11.60. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/04/2026 | 23 | HCP FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:08.57 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $72.90 |
| 4/7 | 27/03/2026 | 35 | HCP F 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:17.66 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $11.60 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:12.01 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $26.90 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:38.37 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $8.30 |
| 11/12 | 28/12/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:36.25 | 7-9-11 | 11 |
| 17.6L | $44.30 |
| 4/6 | 09/11/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:36.11 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $46.60 |