Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
PURA VIDA PRINCESA (6) returns from the paddock after closing last prep with two consecutive wins, the most recent over 1308m at this track (Turf). Form this track is hard to knock with two wins from five starts. Expected to be in the finish. LEE'S BABY GIRL (8) was well held in the Autumn Miss Stakes won by Warming over 1609m at this track at her last appearance six-and-a-half months ago. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Best figures should see her run well. MARIAN CROSS (4) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by half a length over 1308m at this track (Turf). Nicely placed to feature in the finish. YOUNG LOVE (1) was beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1308m at this track eight weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at this track in LR on March 21 over 1308m, 4 len behind Grand Slam Smile carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. The run before that in a small field at this track on February 6 over 1308m, 3 len behind Imaboutago with 56kg at $4.90. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside barrier.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3 | 21/03/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:12.91 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $9.20 |
| 5/6 | 06/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $101,284.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:12.49 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/6 | 08/01/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:09.15 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $9.40 |
| 1/11 | 23/11/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 0:58.21 | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.90 |
| 4/5 | 17/10/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:08.89 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.90 |
| 4/8 | 05/09/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 0:57.45 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on March 15 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Thermal with 55.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Santa Anita October 25 over 1207m defeating Into The Hall carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 15/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,719.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:15.51 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 11/01/2026 | 56 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:09.19 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:16.06 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/10/2025 | 57 | MDN FM 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:10.75 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | M Demuro | 55kg | 0:58.25 | 3-2-D2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on March 27 over 1207m, 3 len behind Certitude carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on February 6 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Imaboutago with 55.5kg at $10.80. Win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 49 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 | 27/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,719.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:08.80 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $6.20 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $101,284.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:12.49 | 4-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/6 | 08/01/2026 | 90 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:09.15 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $9.90 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:11.31 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $16.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2025 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 0:56.52 | 1-2-6 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $14.40 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,978.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 56kg | 1:34.15 | 1-5-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $25.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at this track on March 27 over 1207m, 6 len behind Certitude with 55.5kg at $20.90. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on February 6 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Imaboutago with 55.5kg at $12. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 49 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 | 27/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,719.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:08.80 | 5-3-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $20.90 |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $101,284.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:12.49 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/12/2025 | 92 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $459,418.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:21.68 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $70.80 |
| 9/12 | 27/09/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:12.98 | 8-3-9 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $50.30 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 53kg | 0:56.88 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $37.30 |
| 4/5 | 14/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3 | $104,199.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:33.35 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.5 len this track February 15 over 1308m defeating Rosa Parks carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track January 25 over 1609m defeating Lubie's Music with 56kg at $2.10. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:12.73 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.20 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 78 | MDN FM 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:34.32 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/5 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.97 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2025 | 250 | MDN FM 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:34.26 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.80 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2025 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:49.53 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2025 | 65 | MDN F 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:35.62 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Los Alamitos in the LR September 20 over 1609m, 8 len behind Nothing Like You carrying 56kg at $6.70. Previously first up; third of 7 at this track April 18 2025 over 1207m, 2 len behind Granny Budgie with 56kg at $14.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 20/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $114,679.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:36.45 | 1-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $130,233.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 0:57.20 | 7-8-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/07/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54kg | 0:56.88 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $65.10 |
| 9/9 | 06/06/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,978.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:34.15 | 4-9-9 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $13.50 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2025 | 202 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $100,639.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:09.43 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $14.90 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $147,059.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:11.94 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $20.60 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track in the G3 Autumn Miss Stakes October 26 over 1609m, 10 len behind Warming with 54.5kg at $16.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Del Mar Turf September 5 over 1006m defeating Baela with 55kg at $16.70. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 201 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 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:34.44 | 1-5-9 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $16.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/09/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:12.98 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $27.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2025 | 189 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 0:57.45 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $16.70 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | MDN CLM F 3 | $59,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:10.14 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 21/02/2025 | 57 | MDN CLM F 3 | $61,192.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:36.88 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $2.10 |
| 5/11 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:34.65 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on March 27 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind Certitude with 56kg at $5.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track in LR on February 21 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Gratefully with 55.5kg at $27.40. Likely to play a big role.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,719.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:08.80 | 3-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:07.83 | 7-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $27.40 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $101,284.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:12.49 | 2-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2026 | 75 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:09.15 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $9.70 |
| 4/6 | 25/10/2025 | 57 | HCP FM 3U | $98,935.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:12.49 | 1-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.60 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $130,233.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 0:57.20 | 4-1-8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |