Santa Anita Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
OTTO'S MAGIC (3) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks. Could only manage to finish eighth at the latest run over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Ready for a bold run. VAN GOGH STYLE (6) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when sixth at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) over 1207m, beaten 6 lengths. Watch for a much better performance this time. HERE ON BUSINESS (2) is facing the starter for the first time. By Catalina Cruiser and hails from the D Pederson stable. Expected to feature. DELANEYS DREAMER (5) is a four-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Val Brinkerhoff. By Gem Heist from Bijoux. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Jeremy Laprida
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Del Mar November 29 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Moonshiner with 55.5kg at $49.10. On debut ran last of 10 at Del Mar Turf September 6 over 1609m, 16 len behind Stark Contrast carrying 55.5kg at $62.30. Must be included.
Last Starts 174 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 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Jeremy Laprida | 55.5kg | 1:04.93 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $49.10 |
| 8/11 | 19/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:35.05 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $59.40 |
| 10/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:36.96 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $62.30 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Catalina Cruiser out of Safe Crossing having his first start. Key runner likely to measure up.
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf February 28 over 1207m, 11 len behind Scene By Me with 57kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Del Mar November 30 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Team Player carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | 57 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 5-8-8 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2026 | 33 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:09.64 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 90 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:03.57 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:17.27 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Gem Heist out of Lady Comic on debut. Maybe later.
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Gem Heist out of Bijoux having his first start. Expecting a bright start to his career.
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on April 26 over 1207m, 6 len behind Jimmy Winkfield with 54.5kg at $4.80. Improver who looks well placed and can measure up.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:10.67 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |