Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
LEGAL HEIR (3) is back after a break of three months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 1609m at this track (Turf). Launched last prep with a minor placing at this track over 1609m. Looks the one to beat. MONUMENTAL (8) debuted four weeks ago when he finished fourth over 1207m at this track (Turf), beaten 2.25 lengths. Expected to improve and will pay to follow up. BUCKS ACTION (7) made significant late ground last start to get up for third over 1308m at this track (Turf). All set to run well. BAKO COUNTRY (1) stepped out for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing fifth at this track (Turf) over 1207m, beaten 5 lengths. Looks well placed here and has to be respected.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 5th of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1207m, 5 len behind Bright Eye Bungle with 57kg at $30.80. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:08.51 | 3-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $30.80 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Authentic out of Garnet. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track February 13 over 1609m, 4 len behind Midnight Strike with 56kg at $4.40. First up last campaign second in a small field at this track January 9 over 1609m, 5 len behind Kokosan carrying 56kg at $6.80. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:34.58 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 09/01/2026 | 68 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.80 |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:42.47 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 85 | MDN 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:34.91 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2025 | 69 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:16.85 | 9-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $9.40 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | 1:14.98 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Munnings out of Secret Keeper. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Eyepopnruby. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, 6th of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1207m, 6 len behind Bright Eye Bungle carrying 54.5kg at $17.80. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:08.51 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $17.80 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, second last in a small field at Santa Anita on March 22 over 1408m, 12 len behind Cruisin For Cali with 55.5kg at $8.10. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1308m, 1.4 len behind Sterling Sea carrying 54.5kg at $24.70. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:16.88 | 8-9-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $24.70 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:23.22 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 4th of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Bright Eye Bungle carrying 54.5kg at $39.80. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:08.51 | 7-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $39.80 |