Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Fran's Valentine S. Stakes
GRAND SLAM SMILE (3) produced a good effort last start when third over this distance in the G3 Royal Heroine Stakes at this track (Turf), beaten one length. Has never missed the frame at this course, including four wins and three placings. Sure to be there at the business end. OM N JOY (8) finished fifth last time out over 1710m at Oaklawn Park, beaten 11 lengths. Should be in this for a long way. TAKE ANOTHER CARD (1) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a second, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has never been out of the money in five starts here at this trip, including a win. Capable of a big run. QUICK KATE (6) has been racing well this campaign on the dirt, finishing second first-up at Santa Anita then scoring at Santa Anita over 1207m three weeks ago. In form and a bold showing is expected again.

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on April 26 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Mi Confesion with 57kg at $2.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on March 21 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Grand Slam Smile with 56kg at $4.40. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:34.96 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/3 | 21/03/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:12.91 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:12.73 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $186,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:12.71 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 3/12 | 28/12/2025 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:35.15 | 10-7-3 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 6/10 | 30/10/2025 | 221 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $92,846.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:35.53 | 7-10-6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 8 at this track in LR on January 17 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Grand Slam Smile with 56kg at $7.10. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 7 at this track in LR on May 24 over 1609m, 3 len behind Cornelia Fort with 55.5kg at $3. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 126 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 | 17/01/2026 | 153 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $186,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:12.71 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.10 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:34.92 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $11.60 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $76,205.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:14.97 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2025 | 69 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $156,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:35.88 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $160,514.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:13.18 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/02/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:36.06 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $39.00 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Royal Heroine Stakes on April 25 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Take A Breath with 55.5kg at $2.60. The start before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track LR March 21 over 1308m defeating Take Another Card with 56kg at $1.10. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 28 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 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:35.95 | 4-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/3 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:12.91 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.10 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:34.20 | 6-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $186,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:12.71 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:22.34 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/5 | 12/10/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:11.73 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Marian Cross with 57kg at $9.40. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at this track February 22 over 1308m defeating Christel Clean with 55.5kg at $8.60. Other runners are much more appealing.
Last Starts 35 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 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | ALLOW FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 57kg | 1:13.14 | 5-9-8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.40 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:12.43 | 2-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.60 |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | 92 | CLM FM 4U | $41,854.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 2-5-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $19.30 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 364 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ebifanio Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:10.33 | 3-9-10 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $55.80 |
| 4/6 | 19/10/2024 | 42 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $108,382.00 | Pleasanton | 1811m | Fast | Ebifanio Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:51.70 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $11.60 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2024 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $36,765.00 | Ferndale | 1408m | Fast | Ebifanio Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:28.88 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Santa Anita on March 29 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind Clubhouse Cutie with 56kg at $32.30. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at Santa Anita May 3 over 1207m defeating Clubhouse Bride with 57kg at $3.70. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:11.02 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2026 | 358 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:17.37 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $32.30 |
| 9/12 | 05/04/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $107,029.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:13.46 | 8-11-9 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $70.50 |
| 9/11 | 22/02/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:36.06 | 4-10-9 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $27.80 |
| 4/4 | 23/01/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,387.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:10.96 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2025 | 160 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,387.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:08.80 | 3-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track on May 3 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Incanto with 55kg at $22.30. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Santa Anita on October 13 2024 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Gracie's Big Day with 54.5kg at $3.90. Fitter but others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/05/2026 | 344 | ALLOW 3U | $50,279.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:09.29 | 7-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $22.30 |
| 6/6 | 24/05/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $195,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:45.67 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 45.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:36.47 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN F 3 | $199,681.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:17.85 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:35.92 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 18/01/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN F 3 | $282,258.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:36.98 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $61.50 |

Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita in the G1 Beholder Mile Stakes on March 7 over 1609m, 12 len behind Splendora carrying 55.5kg at $9.30. Second-up 5th of 9 at Oaklawn Park in the G1 Apple Blossom Handicap on April 11 over 1710m, 11 len behind Claret Beret with 53.5kg at $24.20. Should be near her top.
Last Starts 42 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 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,819,505.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 53.5kg | 1:42.21 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $24.20 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2026 | 140 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $421,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 55.5kg | 1:35.16 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $9.30 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 53.5kg | 1:23.90 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $13.04 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:36.99 | 1-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN F 3 | $229,358.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:23.23 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN F 3 | $195,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 54.5kg | 1:45.67 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |