Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
REFOCUS (2) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) five-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by half a length after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. SCENE BY ME (3) showed good early dash before weakening to be beaten 4 lengths into sixth over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) last time out. Likely improver. SEE THROUGH IT (4) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when fifth, beaten 9 lengths, over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. THE G M (8) returned from a spell a month ago when he was beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth over 1207m at this track. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita Turf April 17 over 1308m defeating Frank Bullitt with 57kg at $7.70. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1609m, 19 len behind Coach Cronin with 55.5kg at $4.80. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside draw.
Last Starts 38 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 | 17/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 57kg | 1:15.19 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.70 |
| 5/5 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.42 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:37.30 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:08.95 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.80 |
| 9/11 | 10/01/2026 | 342 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:34.84 | 5-9-9 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $13.20 |
| 6/10 | 02/02/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:13.38 | 8-10-6 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. First-up won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita Turf February 28 over 1207m defeating Big Bill carrying 57kg at $3.50. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on April 17 over 1308m, 4 len behind Grazed with 56kg at $2.80. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 38 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 | 17/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:15.24 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 266 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:09.64 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 18 over 1207m, 9 len behind Eglise carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 9 at Turf Paradise in LR on March 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Distant Fleet with 54.5kg at $2.40. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $101,892.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:10.01 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 21/03/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $70,225.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:07.58 | 3-8-7 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:15.68 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:08.85 | 8-7-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.10 |
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | 133 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:15.33 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:15.92 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on May 16 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Hothead carrying 57kg at $14.80. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on April 24 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Jaguar Jon carrying 57kg at $18.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | 1:09.56 | 4-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $14.80 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 57kg | 1:10.75 | 7-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $18.60 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $19,651.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 796m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 57kg | 0:45.78 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $19,663.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 57kg | 0:52.56 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $21,374.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 0:53.09 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $30,534.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:09.21 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on April 18 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Tapalo with 57kg at $6.20. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Uncle Chilly carrying 55.5kg at $25. Not far away of late. Worth including.
Last Starts 37 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 | 18/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $43,668.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 57kg | 1:10.56 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.20 |
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:03.74 | 9-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $25.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:08.95 | 7-3-5 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $24.80 |
| 7/7 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $55,306.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:09.19 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $36.60 |
| 2/9 | 13/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:15.93 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $25.90 |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $48,855.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56.5kg | 1:37.46 | 10-8-8 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $33.80 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track on April 24 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Jaguar Jon with 56kg at $5. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 10 at Del Mar on July 18 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Pokerknightatvees with 55.5kg at $3.50. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 31 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 | 24/04/2026 | 280 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:10.75 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.02 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/06/2025 | 168 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:16.28 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2024 | 204 | MDN 35 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:16.68 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/06/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $81,571.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:39.55 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at this track June 14 over 1308m, 13 len behind Mining District with 57kg at $15.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Turf Paradise February 13 2025 over 1207m defeating Bruckner with 55.5kg at $4.10. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 345 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 14/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 57kg | 1:16.28 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $15.60 |
| 8/8 | 18/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 57kg | 1:10.52 | 3-7-8 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/7 | 20/04/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 57kg | 1:17.14 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $17.10 |
| 6/6 | 15/03/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,181.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Valdivia Jr | 56kg | 1:09.99 | 1-4-6 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $21.20 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2025 | 82 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $36,232.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | G Corbett | 55.5kg | 1:09.11 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 5/10 | 23/11/2024 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $53,272.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Jose Valdivia Jr | 55.5kg | 0:57.29 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $58.10 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1207m, 5 len behind Gypsy Tears with 55.5kg at $17.90. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh on May 3 over 914m, 2.5 len behind Mischief River with 57kg at $10.50. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 22 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 | 03/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $20,251.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | 0:52.05 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $10.50 |
| 4/10 | 05/04/2026 | 80 | HCP 4U | $34,934.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 55.5kg | 1:10.64 | 4-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $17.90 |
| 7/7 | 15/01/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo S Ramirez | 56.5kg | 1:09.34 | 6-7-LR | 4 |
| 99.0L | $28.20 |
| 3/6 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $50,536.00 | Los Alamitos | 1408m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:21.97 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $10.30 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 56.5kg | 1:02.88 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/5 | 16/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $22,901.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Cesar Ortega | 57kg | 0:51.29 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on April 17 over 1308m, 2 len behind Grazed with 57kg at $9. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on August 30 over 1609m, 6 len behind Annan with 56kg at $30.40. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 38 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 | 17/04/2026 | 230 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:15.24 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 30/08/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:35.67 | 7-6-10 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $30.40 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2025 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 0:57.58 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.70 |
| 4/8 | 18/05/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:10.52 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $53,125.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:10.08 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/12 | 04/04/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $53,514.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:02.69 | 2-4-5 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Pedro Flores
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on May 9 over 1207m, 16 len behind Valiant Son with 55kg at $68.70. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on April 24 over 1207m, 15 len behind Jaguar Jon carrying 55kg at $56.80. Tested from a wide gate.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $37,709.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Pablo Flores | 55kg | 1:08.45 | 3-6-7 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $68.70 |
| 7/7 | 24/04/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 55kg | 1:10.75 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $56.80 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $20,365.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 56kg | 0:53.31 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 54.5kg | 1:10.86 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $49.60 |
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $21,398.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 57kg | 0:52.91 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $14.70 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $18,545.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 57kg | 0:54.23 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |