Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Claiming
G’Oro (9) sets the standard after a 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m last start, beaten 4L in Maiden Claiming company. HUMIDITY (7) rates the main danger with two recent 3rds at this track and trip before a 1207m fifth last time. SMOKEM HOT GIRL (4) has a solid mile profile here with prior 2nd and 3rd over 1609m at Santa Anita and can figure. INTUITIVEBYNATURE (3) was 4th at Santa Anita over 1609m in April and maps as an each-way threat in a thin lineup.

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up after a 41-day break from an 8th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1308m on 18 Apr, beaten 21.6L on firm, with 55.5kg after racing handy early. Drops 1.0kg to 54.5kg and draws the rail. The 3yo filly is by Danzing Candy for D. Wayne Baker with Epifanio Garcia to ride. Needs sharp improvement but can improve from the inside draw.
Last Starts 41 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ebifanio Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:15.62 | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up after a 20-day break from a debut 6th of 8 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 9 May, beaten 9.8L on firm going with 55kg. Blinkers go on and she draws barrier 2 with Ricardo Gonzalez staying aboard for Jeff Mullins. Small weight drop to 54.5kg. Can improve from the inside draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:09.80 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 42-day break after finishing 4th at Santa Anita over 1609m on 17 Apr, beaten 7.5L on firm going after racing handy. Two back was 6th over 1207m in a Santa Anita MSW on 14 Mar, beaten 5.5L at $15. Blinkers are on and she carries 54.5kg from barrier 3 with Welfin R. Orantes for Dean Pederson. Can improve with the gear change and experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 54kg | 1:37.65 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:09.71 | 7-9-6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Pedro Flores
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark at a mile with 2nd-3rd-3rd at Santa Anita in 2025, including a 1.3L 2nd in a Maiden Claiming 68. Last start 5th of 6 at Los Alamitos over 914m on 10 May, beaten 5.5L with 57kg after settling back. Steps back up in trip and draws barrier 4 for Pedro Flores for Felix L. Gonzalez. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/05/2026 | 338 | MDN FM 3U | $18,156.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 57kg | 0:54.33 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $23,328.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 54kg | 1:42.12 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $23,438.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:41.12 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 35 | $22,979.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 53.5kg | 1:41.45 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up after a 21-day break. Last start 5th of 8 after settling back at Santa Anita over 1207m on 8 May, beaten 16.5L on firm ground with 55kg. Blinkers go on and she drops 0.5kg, with Edwin A. Maldonado taking over for Vladimir Cerin. Can improve.
Last Starts 21 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 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55kg | 1:10.28 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now after finishing 8th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 16 May, beaten 8.4L on firm going after racing handy then weakening. Prior run 6th of 8 over 1308m here on 18 Apr, beaten 10.6L. Blinkers go on and barrier improves to 6. Needs to lift but can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 13 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 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:38.98 | 8-6-8 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:15.37 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:09.71 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back to a mile after a 1207m Santa Anita run on 9 May, finished 5th of 8 beaten 6.5L on firm with 55kg. Prior run was a solid 3rd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 26 Apr in Maiden Special Weight, beaten 3.5L after settling midfield. Consistent at the track/trip with three placings from six at 1609m, now carries 54.5kg from barrier 7 with Hector Isaac Berrios for Patrick Gallagher. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 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 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:09.80 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.23 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:36.50 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.10 |
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:36.90 | 4-7-8 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | 66 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:37.83 | 5-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.90 |
| 5/7 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:38.47 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Spun To Run out of Monkey Mind. Draws barrier 8 with Armando Aguilar up for Paul G. Aguirre, 57kg. Setup looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 42-day break after a solid 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 17 Apr, beaten 4L by Suntory Time in Maiden Claiming 80 with 57kg. Prior form at the trip includes a close 3rd at Santa Anita on 6 Apr 2025, beaten 0.5L in Maiden Claiming 86 at $19. Consistent at a mile (9: 0-1-2) and equipped with blinkers. Can feature with the right run from barrier 9 under Cesar Belmont for Leonard Powell.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/04/2026 | 307 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:37.65 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $16.80 |
| 12/12 | 14/06/2025 | 69 | MDN FM 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 1:35.93 | 6-11-12 | 12 |
| 12.9L | $17.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2025 | 65 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $59,105.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:36.79 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $18.90 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | MDN FM 45 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 54kg | 1:37.38 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.80 |
| 4/7 | 01/01/2025 | 31 | MDN FM 4U | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 54kg | 1:37.38 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.90 |
| 5/5 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 53kg | 1:11.39 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has been around mid to back of the pack in recent turf miles. Last start 9th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 16 May, beaten 8.9L on firm going with 54.5kg. Prior run 6th of 7 in a Maiden Claiming 80 over 1609m on 17 Apr, beaten 12.5L. Winless from five starts at the track and four at the trip; can improve but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:38.98 | 3-7-9 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $67.90 |
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 1:37.65 | 2-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $31.50 |
| 8/9 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:36.50 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $39.40 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:36.90 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $35.10 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:05.50 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $47.30 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Three-year-old filly from Leonard Powell with blinkers on. Last start 10th of 10 after settling back at Santa Anita over 1207m on 17 May, beaten 23.2L with 55.5kg. Drops 1kg, draws barrier 11, and switches to Emisael Jaramillo. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:10.06 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 23.2L | $34.20 |