Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Snow Chief S. Presented By City National Bank Stakes
HE'S A KNOCKOUT (3) is yet to taste defeat in two starts, the latest when resuming from a spell over 1308m at this track (Turf). Kept fresh and expected to be in the finish once again. FIONELLO (9) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by 0.1 lengths over 1308m in Listed grade at Santa Anita (Dirt). Expected to run well again. SMOOVIN SATURDAY (2) is coming off a last-start second, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1811m at Sunland Park. Has an impressive two wins from five career starts. Key player. VENTRY STRAND (6) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten 0.1 lengths into second over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track in the LR February 22 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Greenwich Village with 56kg at $4.60. On debut fifth of 10 at Del Mar Turf August 29 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Third Beer with 55.5kg at $6.40. May need this run.
Last Starts 90 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 | 22/02/2026 | 45 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:34.72 | 5-8-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 08/01/2026 | 39 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:35.38 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:36.42 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 19/10/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:35.05 | 8-3-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:40.19 | 10-9-5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Sunland Park in LR on April 5 over 1811m, 1.75 len behind Avery Place carrying 55kg at $4.90. Before that ran last of 9 at this track in LR on February 22 over 1609m, 28 len behind Greenwich Village carrying 56kg at $38.20. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $254,731.00 | Sunland | 1811m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:51.63 | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.90 |
| 9/9 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:34.72 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $38.20 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:44.55 | 2-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 53kg | 1:37.31 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:39.12 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. Returned last time out won by 1.75 len at this track April 19 over 1308m defeating Trump Era with 54.5kg at $2.20. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 34 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 | 19/04/2026 | 254 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:14.72 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:57.84 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up today. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind He's A Knockout carrying 54.5kg at $18.90. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Del Mar in LR on August 8 over 1006m, 14 len behind Sammy Davis carrying 54.5kg at $17.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | 254 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:14.72 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $18.90 |
| 5/5 | 08/08/2025 | 75 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | 0:57.92 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $17.80 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 54kg | 0:53.01 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 54kg | 0:52.86 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 5 len behind Savage Warden with 55.5kg at $35.10. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on March 29 over 1609m, 6 len behind Won For Lou with 55.5kg at $29.30. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:36.45 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $35.10 |
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:35.13 | 1-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $29.30 |
| 3/4 | 20/02/2026 | 32 | CLM 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:11.39 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:09.67 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $14.30 |
| 5/5 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:09.94 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $10.40 |
| 1/9 | 28/11/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 2 | $30,534.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:11.20 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on April 5 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Scatalotadingdong carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on February 21 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Third Beer carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:35.20 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:35.12 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:09.67 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 0:58.47 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 0:55.85 | 11-9-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 0:57.67 | 5-8-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start in a small field at this track on April 2 over 1609m, 4 len behind Charlie's Curlin with 55.5kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track February 21 over 1609m defeating Ventry Strand carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/04/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:35.53 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:35.12 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/5 | 08/01/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:35.38 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $11.40 |
| 12/14 | 31/10/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 6-10-12 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $57.40 |
| 2/5 | 05/10/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:34.77 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:40.19 | 7-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start won by a 0.1 len at this track April 19 over 1609m defeating Throwthefirstpunch with 55.5kg at $4.90. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1609m, 2 len behind Chief Resident with 55.5kg at $4.90. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.
Last Starts 34 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 | 19/04/2026 | 37 | MDN 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:35.62 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:36.78 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $4.90 |
| 9/9 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $1.50 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:44.55 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53kg | 1:37.31 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.12 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start won by a 0.1 len at Santa Anita LR April 4 over 1308m defeating Thirsty Rebel with 54.5kg at $19.90. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita on March 20 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Southern Melodee carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Big chance to go back-to-back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $181,951.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:16.70 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $19.90 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:39.40 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:10.86 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:44.55 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $28.10 |
| 5/8 | 14/12/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | 1:37.31 | 6-8-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $266,362.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:23.38 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1308m, 5 len behind He's A Knockout with 55.5kg at $3.40. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track April 5 over 1609m defeating Ventry Strand carrying 54.5kg at $13.20. Has failed to show enough.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:14.72 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:35.20 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.20 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:39.40 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.90 |
| 3/7 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:38.71 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 16/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:39.12 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.80 |