Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Mizdirection S. Stakes
QUEEN MAXIMA (6) was not far away last time out, finishing fourth over 1106m in the G2 UNBRIDLED SIDNEY STAKES at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Boasts a strong record at the trip. Perfectly placed to salute. SPIRITED BOSS (8) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1308m in the G3 Monrovia Stakes at this track (Turf). Should be poised just off the lead. Will give a great sight. AMORITA (3) hasn't been far away lately, beaten 0.8 lengths at her most recent outing when second over 1308m in the G3 Monrovia Stakes at this track (Turf). Takes on much easier opposition this time. Capable of taking this out. PRINCESA MOCHE (4) ran well below her best last time over 1308m in the G3 Monrovia Stakes at this track (Turf), beaten 5 lengths into fourth at $5.50. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 0.5 len at this track April 18 over 1308m defeating Yoga Master carrying 57kg at $5.60. The start before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Rosa Parks with 56kg at $8.60. Hard to make a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:13.14 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 5/10 | 15/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:08.91 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $8.60 |
| 7/9 | 18/01/2026 | 79 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:08.34 | 9-4-7 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $8.40 |
| 5/7 | 31/10/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $304,414.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 0:56.57 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $32.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $178,995.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1006m | FM | Patrick Husbands | 56.5kg | 0:56.54 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.55 |
| 1/11 | 02/09/2025 | 50 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 0:55.37 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 len at this track April 30 over 1609m defeating Cameron Slough with 56kg at $4.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on March 13 over 1308m, 1.4 len behind Shangrilama with 55.5kg at $6.60. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/04/2026 | 48 | CLM FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:35.36 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 26 | CLM FM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:16.05 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $6.60 |
| 4/11 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:12.73 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $48.20 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 33 | HCP FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:35.14 | 7-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Baze | 56.5kg | 1:35.15 | 6-2-9 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $17.70 |
| 1/11 | 24/11/2025 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Tyler Baze | 56.5kg | 1:37.80 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 9 at this track in LR on February 21 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Gratefully with 54.5kg at $24.50. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track in the G3 Monrovia Stakes on April 4 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Spirited Boss carrying 54.5kg at $8.30. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:12.00 | 6-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.30 |
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 217 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:07.83 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $24.50 |
| 9/9 | 19/07/2025 | 83 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $305,810.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:36.24 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $15.20 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $159,744.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:13.83 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 23/03/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN F 3 | $158,479.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:35.21 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:35.81 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track in the G3 Monrovia Stakes on April 4 over 1308m, 5 len behind Spirited Boss carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before that second last in a small field at this track in the G2 Buena Vista Stakes on February 28 over 1609m, 12 len behind Thought Process with 55.5kg at $6.50. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:12.00 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:34.20 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:36.09 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2026 | 64 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:11.69 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $17.50 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $20.40 |
| 1/11 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:12.87 | 1-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Turf Paradise Turf in LR on March 21 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Dontgiveupthefight with 56kg at $5.30. Second-up ran last of 9 at this track in the G3 Royal Heroine Stakes on April 25 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Take A Breath carrying 54.5kg at $21.80. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 20 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 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:35.95 | 1-4-9 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $21.80 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $42,135.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | O Mojica | 56kg | 1:35.25 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 6/9 | 11/01/2026 | 204 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:11.69 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $26.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $158,631.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:02.74 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 25/05/2025 | 469 | ALLOW FM 3U | $80,781.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Samy Camacho | 55kg | 1:04.36 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.40 |
| 9/12 | 11/02/2024 | 99 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $138,088.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:26.93 | 5-8-9 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track in the G3 Monrovia Stakes on April 4 over 1308m, 2 len behind Spirited Boss carrying 56kg at $1.40. Second-up 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G2 UNBRIDLED SIDNEY STAKES on May 1 over 1106m, 3 len behind Moon Spun carrying 55kg at $4.50. Ready to find peak form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $698,324.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:01.64 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 83 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:12.00 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | 72 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 31/10/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $304,414.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 0:56.57 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3U | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 0:55.90 | 6-9-6 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/07/2025 | 79 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:34.88 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track in the G3 Wilshire Stakes on March 28 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Rashmi with 54.5kg at $7.70. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track in LR on February 21 over 1207m, 2 len behind Gratefully with 56kg at $73.10. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:34.73 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.70 |
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:07.83 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $73.10 |
| 9/9 | 11/01/2026 | 78 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:11.69 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $56.60 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2025 | 440 | HCP FM 3U | $98,935.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:12.49 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $13.60 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2024 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $116,743.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55kg | 1:35.28 | 7-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2024 | 83 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $150,376.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 53kg | 0:56.42 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track G3 Monrovia Stakes April 4 over 1308m defeating Amorita carrying 55.5kg at $19. The start before that 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 6 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Sweet Rebecca carrying 56kg at $5.50. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 57 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:12.00 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,535.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 56kg | 1:39.73 | 5-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $112,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:33.32 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 195 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:42.30 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 08/06/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:04.00 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN F 3 | $125,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Perez | 56kg | 1:33.73 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 50 day letup. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on February 6 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind Imaboutago with 55.5kg at $1.60. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track March 27 over 1207m defeating Imaboutago with 55.5kg at $2.30. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,719.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:08.80 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 90 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $101,284.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:12.49 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 5-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2025 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:46.49 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2025 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 0:56.52 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,978.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:34.15 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |