Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
KOKOSAN (5) finished 2 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1609m at this track four weeks ago as $1.9 favourite. Steps up in distance today. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Leading contender. ROSTOVSKY (6) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1609m at this track (Turf). Yet to miss the frame in three starts over this course and distance. Likely improver with strong prospects. MOONLIT SONATA (4) produced a solid effort last time when second over 1609m at this track (Turf). The extra journey should play into his hands. Among the winning hopes. AMPLITUDE (2) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last start over 1811m at this track (Turf), beaten 1.4 lengths. Will be rock-hard fit. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 57 day let-up. First-up 6th of 10 at this track on February 27 over 1207m, 7 len behind Proof He Rides carrying 55.5kg at $23.20. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on March 28 over 1207m, 14 len behind Irish Royalty with 55.5kg at $30.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:07.61 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $30.50 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 355 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,284.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:07.88 | 4-9-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $23.20 |
| 3/6 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $160,514.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:35.08 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.80 |
| 4/7 | 16/02/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3 | $161,031.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | 1:12.52 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.70 |
| 2/7 | 29/12/2024 | 42 | LR OPEN 2 | $154,083.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 53.5kg | 1:37.70 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $17.80 |
| 1/11 | 17/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | 0:57.91 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on March 29 over 1811m, 1.4 len behind Poor Connection with 56kg at $9.70. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on March 6 over 1811m, 7 len behind Twirling Point with 55.5kg at $25.90. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 57 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 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:48.57 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $9.70 |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:48.09 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $25.90 |
| 9/10 | 15/02/2026 | 106 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:33.87 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $15.20 |
| 4/10 | 01/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $123,664.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:43.57 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.53 |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:40.67 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $147,287.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:42.09 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign winning post a big 3 len win. This track February 27 over 1609m defeating Mendel's Tune carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. On debut fourth of 9 at Ellis Park Turf July 13 over 1106m, 5 len behind Argos with 54kg at $4.72. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 87 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 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:34.06 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:34.77 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 29/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:35.83 | 2-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $21.70 |
| 8/12 | 30/11/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:49.69 | 7-6-8 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $51.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.44 | 1-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $19.40 |
| 5/11 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.55 | 2-5-5 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $54.60 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Sneaking Candy with 57kg at $6.10. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Crazy Cavalier with 55.5kg at $13. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 30 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 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:35.52 | 4-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:35.03 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 12-11-9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.50 |
| 6/11 | 18/01/2026 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:47.24 | 5-1-6 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $8.40 |
| 3/11 | 01/11/2025 | 210 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $267,176.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:41.96 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $21.60 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $107,029.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:34.30 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 2 len behind Sneaking Candy carrying 57kg at $1.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 3 len behind Crazy Cavalier carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 30 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 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:35.52 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:35.03 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 15/02/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:33.87 | 3-5-5 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:50.74 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $53.90 |
| 2/6 | 02/11/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:42.47 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently from last on the turn second last of 7 at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Sneaking Candy carrying 57kg at $4.60. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on March 29 over 1811m, nose behind Poor Connection with 56kg at $3.10. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:35.52 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/03/2026 | 44 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:48.57 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:48.38 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | 68 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 02/11/2025 | 372 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:42.47 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 35 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55kg | 1:48.32 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |