Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
BABY NEEDS SHOES (6) brings the best recent figures, runner-up over 1207m at Santa Anita last start in Maiden Claiming 84 after sitting handy, and earlier boxed on for 3rd over 1609m. DANCING WITH SHARI (9) closed from the back for 3rd over 1207m here in a 10-runner Maiden Claiming 74 and holds two thirds from two starts this season. GRAPE JUICE TOO (2) was 4th in that same 1207m race from a wide gate and had previously run 3rd at the trip, so maps as a key chance from barrier 2. TURKEY BIRD (8) has placed at the track and was 3rd over 1106m two back; a minor chance back to this trip.

Jockey: Pedro Flores
Weight: 55kgs
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Back to 1207m from gate 2 with 55kg after a 27-day break. Last start 4th of 10 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 6.5L on FT, after racing handy from barrier 10. Prior run 3rd of 7 over 1207m there on 3 Apr on FIRM, beaten 10.5L behind Mischievous Bev. Can feature with a soft run from the draw.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Leonel Camacho-Flores | 54.5kg | 1:12.45 | 1-3-4 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $39.90 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | 70 | MDN CLM F 3 | $37,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Leonel Camacho-Flores | 55.5kg | 1:10.97 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $21.30 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Leonel Camacho-Flores | 55.5kg | 1:05.60 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Sir Prancealot. Draws barrier 3 with 57kg for Kazushi Kimura; trained by Mike Puype. Setup looks straightforward and she maps to get a soft run from the gate. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip 101m after debuting at Santa Anita over 1106m on 26 Apr. Last start 7th of 12 after settling near the rear, beaten 6L in a Maiden Claiming 73 (FT) with 57kg. Draws better from barrier 4 and retains Cristobal Herrera for Gloria Haley; blinkers on. Can improve with the run under her belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 35 | $30,568.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 57kg | 1:06.16 | 11-11-7 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $90.90 |

Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 45-day break after finishing 5th of 8 at Turf Paradise over 905m on 14 Apr, beaten 7L on fast going with 55kg after settling midfield. Prior run 7th of 8 over 1308m there on 9 Apr, beaten 11.8L in Maiden Special Weight. Three-start maiden with average finish 7.33 and up 302m in trip. Can improve with race fitness building.
Last Starts 46 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 | 14/04/2026 | 5 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | Fast | Alex M Cruz | 55kg | 0:51.53 | 1-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/04/2026 | 292 | MDN F 3 | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | Alex M Cruz | 55kg | 1:15.97 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $20.70 |
| 10/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:04.14 | 10-12-10 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $22.84 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a 2nd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 9 May, beaten 4L in Maiden Claiming with 55kg, sitting handy throughout. Prior run 3rd over 1609m there on 17 Apr, beaten 4.3L after leading early. Three placings from five overall and fitted with blinkers. Can feature with a similar run at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:09.80 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.20 |
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54kg | 1:37.65 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 1:36.50 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $5.70 |
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | 268 | MDN F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.90 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 30/05/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54kg | 0:58.31 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up run was a steep drop to Maiden Claiming 74 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 2 May, finished 8th of 10 beaten 16.3L after settling back, with 49.7kg. Debut prior was 5th of 8 in a Santa Anita 1207m Maiden Special Weight on 8 Mar, beaten 12.3L at $34 after racing handy. Blinkers go on and she rises to 55kg with Armando Aguilar up for Jesus Ramos. Needs sharp improvement but has place claims if the gear change helps.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 52kg | 1:12.45 | 3-9-8 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $12.60 |
| 5/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 1:10.86 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $65.70 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip after a 61-day break. Last start 6th of 6 after settling last at Santa Anita over 1408m on 29 Mar, beaten 8.1L, with 57kg at $26. Prior run 3rd at Santa Anita over 1106m on 22 Feb at $13, making late ground behind Tiger Of The Sea. Winless from 12 but has placed four times; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 62 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 | 29/03/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:22.63 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $54.60 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:03.65 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $16.70 |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:11.95 | 6-6-LR | 6 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/01/2026 | 58 | MDN FM 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:09.56 | 4-4-6 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $61.60 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56.5kg | 1:37.92 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,228.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:11.05 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark with 3rd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 6.3L in Maiden Claiming 74 after improving from back in the field. Also 3rd there over 1106m on 9 Jan in Maiden Claiming 71 at $26, beaten 9.5L. Blinkers go on, and carries 55kg from barrier 9 with Tiago Josue Pereira for Tim Mccanna. Consistent minor placings suggest each-way claims.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 113 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:12.45 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $31,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:03.15 | 12-4-3 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $49.10 |