Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
QUALITY GOLD (2) maps handier after a February 1207m Santa Anita run when 2nd throughout and 3rd, beaten 0.75L; that sprint effort reads best and the drop back in trip suits after a tough mile last time. FAIR QUESTION (4) resumed off a sole Del Mar start when 3rd over 1006m and can progress at 1207m. SAGUNTO (3) showed speed before fading when 7th at Santa Anita over 1207m, beaten 7L, and could give a sight. NEED MO DIAMONDS (1) draws the rail and was 5th at Del Mar over 1106m last start, beaten 7.5L.

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 264 days. Last start 5th of 9 at Del Mar over 1106m on 7 Sep, beaten 7.5L with 55.5kg at $20 behind Ocean Bear. Prior run 6th of 8 over 1207m on 16 Aug, beaten 18.75L at $14. Blinkers go on from barrier 1; can improve.
Last Starts 264 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 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:03.95 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $16.60 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:11.09 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $20.40 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip after a 42-day break. Last start 5th of 5 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 17 Apr, beaten 46L in MSW 84 with 57kg after settling last. Prior run much better: 3rd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 28 Feb, beaten 0.75L at $11 after sitting handy, behind Millbo Baggins. Draws barrier 2 and reunites with trainer Edwin G. Alvarez; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:39.52 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 46.0L | $21.80 |
| 3/5 | 28/02/2026 | 76 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:11.98 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $15.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,942.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:10.13 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $33.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/11/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Good | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:11.63 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $11.40 |
| 4/9 | 13/10/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,228.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:05.91 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $22.80 |
| 10/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55kg | 1:14.98 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 78.0L | $68.80 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark without placing; last start 7th at Santa Anita over 1207m on 26 Apr, beaten 7L in a Maiden Special Weight, after racing handy. Prior run 6th of 11 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 28 Sep, beaten 4.9L at $13 behind Mo Holland Drive. Barrier lifts from 1 to 3 and carries 55kg with Edwin A. Maldonado for Ryan Hanson. Can improve.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/04/2026 | 210 | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:10.67 | 1-4-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.30 |
| 6/11 | 28/09/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:08.49 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $20.30 |
| 6/9 | 03/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:36.99 | 1-4-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $7.80 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:57.97 | 4-8-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 294 days. Last start 3rd of 8 at Del Mar over 1006m on 8 Aug, beaten 6.25L on FAST, with 55.5kg at $22 behind He's A Knockout. Now draws barrier 4, carries 55kg, and adds blinkers. Can improve.
Last Starts 294 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 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 0:57.84 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 84 days. Last start 6th of 6 after settling last at Santa Anita over 1308m on 6 Mar, beaten 24.3L, with 55.5kg at $51; winner was Galloping Ghost. Prior run 8th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 13 Feb, beaten 10L on FM at $41. Blinkers go on; can improve.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:16.87 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 24.3L | $43.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $84.90 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $54.60 |

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Army Mule out of Mystic Nile for trainer Luis Mendez. Draws barrier 6 with Alfredo L. Bautista to ride at 52.5kg. Setup looks straightforward and he profiles as a lightly raced type on the up. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 14-day turnaround after a close 3rd at Sunray Park over 302m on 15 May, beaten 0.5L in Maiden Claiming with 58kg from gate 1. Previously won a Fair Grounds 1106m Stakes on 15 Feb 2025 at $2.50 after settling 3rd throughout. Also placed in a Kentucky Downs 1308m Stakes in Sep 2024, beaten 1.8L. Proven at sprint trips and can feature with the right run.