Santa Anita Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
KING OF DRAGONS (3) raced below his best last time when sixth over 1609m at this track (Turf), beaten 4 lengths. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. JUST A GRAZE (2) broke his maiden last start over 1609m at this track (Turf), scoring by 0.8 lengths. Re-unites with Hector Isaac Berrios who was on board last start. Can go right on with the job now. ZAGREUS (4) was comfortably accounted for when tenth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. SAND BAGGER (6) produced a reasonable effort when fifth last start over 1609m at this track. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Worth another chance.

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1609m, 0.7 len behind Six Magpies with 56kg at $14.40. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Tapit Dynasty carrying 56kg at $8. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/04/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $40,757.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:35.64 | 1-7-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $14.40 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $39,326.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:35.65 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 140 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:50.32 | 2-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.60 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $19,878.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56.5kg | 1:38.01 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/10 | 24/08/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $40,310.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56.5kg | 1:38.20 | 7-9-8 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $5.60 |
| 5/6 | 24/07/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $47,401.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:38.10 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track March 22 over 1609m defeating Benny's Puzzle carrying 57kg at $3.10. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Scene By Me carrying 57kg at $18.60. Can go right on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | 1:36.35 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $18.60 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 259 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:09.24 | 3-1-4 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.60 |
| 4/12 | 17/05/2025 | 20 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:17.94 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.10 |
| 4/11 | 27/04/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:37.32 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $14.60 |
| 5/9 | 29/03/2025 | 12 | MDN 35 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1609m, 4 len behind Call Me Sir carrying 55.5kg at $7.40. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Keithing Thunder carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Worth another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:34.78 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $7.40 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:35.43 | 5-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/11 | 10/01/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:34.84 | 11-7-8 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 264 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:35.28 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.90 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:16.06 | 2-10-10 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $5.40 |
| 6/7 | 29/12/2024 | 30 | LR OPEN 2 | $154,083.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:37.70 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up won by a 0.1 len at this track February 15 over 1609m defeating Benny's Puzzle with 56kg at $4.10. Second-up second last of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1609m, 7 len behind Call Me Sir with 55.5kg at $67.90. Should be near his top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 04/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:34.78 | 11-6-10 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $67.90 |
| 1/10 | 15/02/2026 | 140 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 4/11 | 28/09/2025 | 56 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 2-1-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 03/08/2025 | 69 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:39.26 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/12 | 26/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 53.5kg | 1:36.31 | 6-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/04/2025 | 42 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Armando Ayuso | 53.5kg | 1:37.32 | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Six Magpies with 56kg at $2.50. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Mysterious Husband carrying 56kg at $8.80. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $40,757.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:35.64 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:34.88 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.80 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | MDN OCLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Turf Paradise | 1509m | FM | F Alvarado | 56kg | 1:32.05 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | 340 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $26,906.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:35.08 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 45 | $53,140.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:37.30 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 16/01/2025 | 110 | MDN 4U | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:48.48 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Sneaking Candy with 57kg at $19.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track April 3 over 1609m defeating Fausto with 57kg at $4.70. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 16 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 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 57kg | 1:35.52 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $19.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 57kg | 1:36.44 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 6/10 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | 343 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.30 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 45 | $59,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:08.55 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 16/02/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 45 | $53,140.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |