Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
PIONEER PRINCE (6) brings the best recent figures at this trip, leading throughout when 3rd over 1609m here on 4 Apr, then stuck on for 3rd over 1811m on 3 May; back to the mile suits. AH JEEZ (7) chased hard for 2nd over 1609m on 4 Apr and can bounce back from a tough 1811m run last time. KAWAZAKI (5) drew wide when 5th, beaten 1.6L, over 1609m on 4 Apr and maps to get a kinder run from gate 5. JIMMY BLUE JEANS (9) is a dual 1609m winner this year and wasn’t far off them two back at the mile; respect if able to control the speed.

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark without placing this season, including 3rd at Century Downs in Stakes 97 over 1811m on 11 Oct 2025, beaten 3.5L by Stonevicious. Last start 4th of 5 after settling back at Santa Anita over 1609m on 16 May, beaten 12.8L by Clouseau with 56kg. Draws barrier 1 and keeps Cristobal Herrera for Manuel P. Badilla; blinkers on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $25.90 |
| 5/10 | 03/05/2026 | 190 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 1:49.11 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $60.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,052.00 | Century Downs | 1710m | Fast | Rasheed Hughes | 56kg | 1:45.06 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.15 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,104.00 | Century Downs | 1811m | Fast | Rasheed Hughes | 56kg | 1:53.75 | 7-8-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $10.10 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $39,755.00 | Century Downs | 1710m | Fast | Rasheed Hughes | 56kg | 1:44.52 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.25 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $38,226.00 | Century Mile | 1673m | Fast | Rasheed Hughes | 56kg | 1:40.96 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 83 days for Victor L. Garcia, draws barrier 2 with Joel Rosario up and carries 56kg. Best recent effort was 4th at Santa Anita over 1609m on 8 Feb, beaten 1.4L at $11 behind Jimmy Blue Jeans. Last start 6th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 7 Mar, beaten 4L on firm with 55.5kg at $12. Track 13: 2-2-2 and proven at the mile; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $14.70 |
| 4/10 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:34.65 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $8.60 |
| 11/11 | 18/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:47.24 | 9-10-11 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $17.50 |
| 5/11 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.05 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $267,176.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:41.96 | 8-6-8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $9.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:33.89 | 5-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 70-day break after finishing 8th of 8 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 20 Mar, beaten 6L at $13 with 55.5kg. Prior runs this year were 8th/12 over 1308m (beaten 5.1L at $34) and 8th/9 over 1609m (beaten 4.8L at $7). Seven-year-old gelding with a solid course record (26:4-5-1) and drawn gate 3 for Tiago Josue Pereira; blinkers on. Can improve back up in trip and with the draw; has place claims.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:08.81 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $18.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:14.33 | 11-8-8 | 12 |
| 5.1L | $41.20 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 83 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:34.56 | 4-9-8 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $7.60 |
| 5/12 | 19/10/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 10-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $66,667.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 7-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 1/12 | 20/07/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $65,749.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:42.05 | 7-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 7th at Santa Anita over 1811m on 3 May, beaten 10.1L on firm with 56kg. Prior Santa Anita run at 1609m on 17 Oct was better, 4th of 7 beaten 4.1L at $3.75. Has 3 wins and 6 seconds from 24 goes at the mile. Can feature with the right run from barrier 4 under Kyle Frey for Mark Rheinford.
Last Starts 27 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 | 03/05/2026 | 198 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:49.11 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $12.90 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $59,361.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:33.56 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $4.10 |
| 7/11 | 07/09/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | R Silvera | 56.5kg | 2:17.19 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $11.10 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $79,070.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:41.93 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.90 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $91,743.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54kg | 1:34.73 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $27.60 |
| 5/9 | 07/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:34.24 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $25.90 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55-day break after a close 5th at Santa Anita over 1609m on 4 Apr, beaten 1.6L on firm after drawing 12 and running on late with 55.5kg. Prior run was a solid 4th there over 1609m on 7 Mar, beaten 1.5L in a Starter Allowance with $16 SP. Seven-year-old gelding with a 13:2-2-3 record at the trip and 11:2-2-2 at the track; carries 56kg from barrier 5 for Armando Ayuso for Richard Baltas. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 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 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:49.11 | 2-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $9.90 |
| 5/12 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 3-8-5 | 12 |
| 1.6L | $19.20 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2026 | 197 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $19.70 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $79,070.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:41.93 | 2-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $14.40 |
| 7/9 | 20/07/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 2:16.20 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $10.90 |
| 1/5 | 30/05/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:48.45 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing at Santa Anita in two of his last three. Last start 3rd at Santa Anita over 1811m on 3 May, beaten 3.9L after leading with 56kg on firm. Prior run 3rd over 1609m there on 4 Apr, beaten 0.75L after controlling the speed. Back 202m and retains Edwin A. Maldonado for Doug F. O’Neill; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 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 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:49.11 | 4-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 5-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 538 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:14.33 | 3-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $21.90 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2024 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $111,765.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 2:15.48 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $5.70 |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $69,124.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56.5kg | 1:34.89 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2024 | 46 | CLM 3U | $46,083.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56.5kg | 1:41.33 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 17.1L 9th at Santa Anita over 1811m on 3 May, beaten by Zalamo, with 56kg on firm going. Prior run was a close 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 4 Apr, beaten 0.25L by Vantastic after racing handy. Track record reads 12:0-1-3 and 1609m stats 16:0-3-3. Can feature with a return to the mile and a smooth run from barrier 7.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:49.11 | 3-10-9 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $7.40 |
| 2/12 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 2-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $11.90 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 5-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/02/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:34.65 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2026 | 146 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:34.56 | 6-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $6.90 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:41.72 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip two runs ago and led throughout to win at Santa Anita over 1207m on 20 Mar by 0.5L with 55.5kg at $5.50. Last start 8th of 10 after showing speed at Santa Anita over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 5.6L by Dakota Country with 57kg. Blinkers go on and drops 1kg; career 5 wins from 25 with 3 wins at this track. Can feature with a clean jump and controlled tempo.
Last Starts 29 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 | 01/05/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:08.72 | 1-2-8 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $7.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:08.81 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 105 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:14.33 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $39.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/11/2025 | 230 | CLM 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 54.5kg | 0:57.10 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $56.30 |
| 6/10 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $63,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:15.05 | 1-5-6 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $17.90 |
| 4/9 | 23/02/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $54,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:08.76 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 7th of 8 at Santa Anita over 1811m on 9 May, beaten 10.3L after leading early before fading late with 57kg. Prior 6th of 12 here over 1609m on 4 Apr at 56kg, beaten 3.1L behind Vantastic after racing handy. Earlier form strong at the mile, winning two straight at Santa Anita on 10 Jan and 8 Feb with 55.5kg. Can feature with the right run back at 1609m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:47.58 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/12 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:33.85 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 08/02/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.65 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 10/01/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.56 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56.5kg | 1:43.88 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.10 |