Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Allowance
SAVAGE WARDEN (3) rates on top after a decisive last-start win at Santa Anita over 1609m in Starter Optional Claiming 92, controlling the race from second. SNEAKING CANDY (6) is a key chance after scoring over 1609m here last time by 1.3L and has a solid mile record. I'M OTTER HERE (4) brings consistent local form, runner-up over 1609m here last start after winning at 1308m prior. KING OF DRAGONS (2) rises off a recent Santa Anita win over 1811m and was close in an Allowance here two back over this trip.

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 229 days and draws the rail with blinkers on. Last start 7th of 7 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 12 Oct, beaten 25.2L, with 56.5kg at $3.90. Prior run was a sound 4th of 12 at Del Mar over 1609m on 7 Sep, beaten 2.1L at $13. Track record reads 15:2-1-2 and he carries 57kg for Joel Rosario for Neil D. Drysdale. Can improve fresh with the right run from barrier 1.
Last Starts 229 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 | 12/10/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:33.89 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 25.2L | $3.40 |
| 4/12 | 07/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56.5kg | 1:34.79 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $14.10 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55kg | 2:17.70 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $16.10 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2025 | 104 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:41.75 | 6-9-6 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $27.30 |
| 6/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $110,224.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:33.76 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $20.20 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $79,239.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | O Mojica | 55.5kg | 1:33.75 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Santa Anita over 1811m on 10 May by 1.8L on firm, closing from 4th with 57kg. Prior runs at 1609m included a close 4th in AOC 99 on 7 Mar, beaten 1.3L at $3.90. Draws barrier 2 with Cesar Belmont again and carries 57kg; blinkers listed. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/05/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $37,709.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:48.09 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/11 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:34.78 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $7.40 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:35.43 | 5-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/11 | 10/01/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:34.84 | 11-7-8 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 264 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:35.28 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.90 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:16.06 | 2-10-10 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Santa Anita over 1609m on 25 Apr, racing on the speed throughout and scoring by 1.8L on firm with 55.5kg. Two wins from four starts, including 1/1 at the track and 1/1 at this trip. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 3, with Antonio Fresu again riding for Philip D'Amato. Can feature with the right run.
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 | 25/04/2026 | 142 | HCP 3 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.45 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 26 | HCP 2 | $64,319.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 53.5kg | 1:04.18 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $11.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 53.5kg | 1:02.92 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $14.70 |
| 1/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $53,517.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jesus M Rios | 54.5kg | 0:56.07 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark this season with 1 win and 2 seconds from 3 runs. Last start 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 26 Apr, beaten 1.3L by Prince Dolce, with 57kg on firm going. Won prior at Santa Anita over 1308m on 27 Mar at $2.90, lifting late under Hector Isaac Berrios. Strong track record here reads 1 win and 2 seconds from 3; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $52,402.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | 1:34.22 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/03/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:16.14 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 344 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 8-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $19.50 |
| 6/7 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $182,250.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 0:55.26 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $23.60 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $154,093.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 0:55.24 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $18.20 |
| 6/8 | 09/02/2025 | 99 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $154,589.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:33.67 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
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Placed in two of his last three, including a 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 21 Mar, beaten 4.8L by Coach Cronin at $7 with 56kg after racing handy. Last start 5th of 8 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 25 Apr, beaten 14.3L by Uncle Chilly, with 57kg on FT. Consistent overall with 2 wins and 11 minors from 22, and 1 win, 7 minors from 15 at the track. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:37.51 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 21/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:36.42 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.60 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 280 | CLM 4U | $36,517.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:17.51 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $35,938.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:38.33 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 20/04/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:17.14 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $107,544.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:36.85 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 34-day break after winning at Santa Anita over 1609m on 25 Apr by 1.3L on firm, settling 4th before finishing best with 57kg. Prior run he led and boxed on for 4th over 1811m on 29 Mar, beaten 2.1L at $3.10. Also placed two back at this trip on 1 Mar, 3rd by 1.8L after leading throughout. Proven 1609m performer (2 wins, 1 placing from 3) and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:35.52 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.40 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:48.57 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 63 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:34.88 | 4-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 9/12 | 28/12/2025 | 664 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:12.77 | 6-7-9 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $16.30 |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2024 | 43 | MDN 45 | $100,000.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:35.89 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2024 | 26 | MDN 45 | $95,308.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:10.52 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark at Santa Anita, winning over 1609m two runs back on 1 Mar (FM) with 56kg at $3.50. Last start 8th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 26 Apr, beaten 5.8L in a Starter Allowance 104 after settling handy. Strong local record overall (6:2-2-0) and effective at the mile (5:2-0-1). Can feature with the right run from barrier 7 under Emisael Jaramillo for Mark Glatt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $52,402.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:34.22 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | 371 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:34.88 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2025 | 38 | MDN 35 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 57kg | 1:35.08 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2025 | 54 | MDN 4U | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:48.48 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/11 | 23/11/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:38.40 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2024 | 62 | MDN 35 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:48.32 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $35.80 |