Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MYTHICAL REEL (6) resumed last time out and finished third over 1811m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Has sound form here including a win and two minor placings from seven starts. Credentials hard to fault. CATCH THE BREEZE (4) settled well back then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 6 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1811m at this track when fresh from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Solid winning chance. LIVING LIFE (1) finished 3.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1609m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Backmarker who gets home hard. Watch for a big run. POOR CONNECTION (5) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when sixth over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on April 26 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Prince Dolce carrying 57kg at $9.60. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track in the G3 San Luis Rey Stakes on March 21 over 2414m, 6 len behind Gold Phoenix carrying 54.5kg at $54.60. Will be charging home late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $52,402.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:34.22 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $9.60 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2414m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 2:26.79 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $54.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:48.09 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:47.52 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $17.30 |
| 4/5 | 23/01/2026 | 12 | CLM 4U | $65,770.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:34.78 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $14.80 |
| 8/10 | 11/01/2026 | 343 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:33.50 | 8-10-8 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $35.50 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Santa Anita February 22 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Whiskyginandbrandy with 56kg at $3.90. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Santa Anita December 29 over 1609m, 6 len behind Mr Disrespectful carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. May need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:37.30 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $3.90 |
| 8/10 | 29/12/2025 | 66 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:36.64 | 3-8-8 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $7.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:59.31 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/09/2025 | 323 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:34.79 | 2-9-8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $54.20 |
| 5/6 | 19/10/2024 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $79,480.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:58.35 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.90 |
| 3/5 | 23/08/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,743.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:36.83 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on April 2 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Packs A Wahlop with 55.5kg at $4. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Crazy Cavalier with 56kg at $11.30. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/04/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $58,224.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:35.54 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:35.03 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $11.30 |
| 4/10 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:33.87 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 259 | LR OPEN 4U | $261,584.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:48.12 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $16.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/05/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,125.00 | Turf Paradise | 2213m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 2:15.04 | 9-6-6 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,181.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 2:02.77 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last outing 6th of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1811m, 6 len behind Call Me Cory carrying 56kg at $7.80. At only start last preparation 6th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 1.4 len behind Captain Choochies with 55.5kg at $20.70. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/04/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:46.69 | 6-8-6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.80 |
| 6/10 | 15/02/2026 | 266 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:33.87 | 6-2-6 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $20.70 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | 1:48.82 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2025 | 57 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | 1:37.61 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2025 | 33 | MDN 3 | $104,670.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 1:34.47 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $11.50 |
| 4/6 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Heavy | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 1:37.41 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 26 over 1609m, 5 len behind Prince Dolce carrying 57kg at $9.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track March 29 over 1811m defeating Rostovsky carrying 56kg at $19.10. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $52,402.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:34.22 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $9.80 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 56 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:48.57 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $19.10 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:47.52 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $20.90 |
| 7/10 | 23/11/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Good | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:45.34 | 7-4-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $10.60 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | 40 | MDN 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:34.91 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.20 |
| 2/10 | 01/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $67,278.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1811m, 3 len behind Call Me Cory carrying 56kg at $13. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Del Mar Turf in the G2 Del Mar Derby on August 31 over 1811m, 6 len behind The Padre carrying 55.5kg at $14.20. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/04/2026 | 177 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:46.69 | 2-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:59.31 | 3-7-6 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $6.70 |
| 8/9 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55kg | 1:34.15 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/5 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:49.23 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $14.20 |
| 2/4 | 10/08/2025 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 |
| 6/6 | 11/05/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $156,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:34.74 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start second last of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1811m, 11 len behind American Hope carrying 56kg at $32.70. Before that won by 1.0 len at this track March 15 over 1609m defeating None Above The Law with 55.5kg at $11.40. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,972.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:48.89 | 8-10-9 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $32.70 |
| 1/8 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.03 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.40 |
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 11-10-10 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 4U | $55,306.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:09.19 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.60 |
| 1/10 | 23/11/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:45.34 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.40 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:59.31 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.90 |