Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
STAR OF DELHI (4) was never in contention when 13 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf last start, a less impressive effort than his sixth at Santa Anita Turf the run before. Has the talent to find the winners' list. TROJAN MAFIA (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Strips fitter and can take this out. CARL ERSKINE (3) settled well back from a wide draw last time then wound up strongly to finish fifth over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Can feature in the finish. MR AKIN (2) turned in a moderate debut over 1106m at this track (Dirt) on May 3 when he was safely held in fourth, 6 lengths from the winner. Plenty of scope for improvement. Must be respected.

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, second last of 9 at Turf Paradise on April 8 over 905m, 18 len behind Reno with 57.5kg at $10.10. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 45 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 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3U | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | Fast | Patrick A Valenzuela | 57.5kg | 0:49.64 | 9-6-8 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1106m, 8 len behind He's A Gangster with 54.5kg at $8.30. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on March 28 over 1308m, 5 len behind One Step Beyond with 55.5kg at $13.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,346.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:05.50 | 12-8-5 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:18.44 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $13.30 |
| 10/10 | 07/03/2026 | 58 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 9-10-PU | 1 |
| 99.0L | $28.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/01/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 8-10-10 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $33.30 |
| 7/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 0:59.36 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $22.80 |

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on April 24 over 1609m, 13 len behind Nineteenth Hole with 57kg at $44.30. The race before that 6th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on March 15 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Beeblebrox with 57kg at $9.10. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 29 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 | 24/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ebifanio Garcia | 57kg | 1:36.51 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $44.30 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ebifanio Garcia | 57kg | 1:36.98 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.10 |
| 6/10 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 1-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $10.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 67 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $42.60 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:36.52 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $36.10 |
| 8/11 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 4-5-8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track on February 7 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Tommy Norris carrying 55.5kg at $12.30. Returned from break 5th of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1207m, 10 len behind Courtside Action with 54.5kg at $2.90. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 23 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 | 30/04/2026 | 82 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:11.15 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:11.67 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on March 29 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Next Trick with 57kg at $6.20. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on March 13 over 1609m, 8 len behind Irish Element with 57kg at $3.20. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 55 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 | 29/03/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 35 | $23,876.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:11.42 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $6.20 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 35 | $23,876.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:39.61 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:05.15 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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At debut, second last of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1106m, 13 len behind He's A Gangster with 57kg at $5.80. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $22,346.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:05.50 | 3-11-11 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Third race start today. At debut, eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track on March 6 over 1308m, 11 len behind Galloping Ghost with 55.5kg at $18.30. Second-up 4th in a small field at this track on May 3 over 1106m, 9 len behind Ima Track Star with 55kg at $6. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/05/2026 | 58 | MDN CLM 35 | $34,916.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | 1:03.87 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:16.87 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $18.30 |