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Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Triple Bend S. Stakes

STRONGHOLD (5) did a good job to salute by a nose first-up in a weaker race last start over 1710m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Second-up record is strong and happy to have him on top. THE LAST STRAW (1) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by half a length over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. THE GOAT (3) is a progressive four-year-old entire who resumes from a break of 18 months, his last appearance being a win over 2200m in the G1 Gran Premio Hipodromo Chile at his only run of that campaign. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Has a high cruising speed. One to consider. BARTHOLDY (2) had been racing consistently with three minor placings on end prior to finishing ninth most recently over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf. Back to the track at which he finished third two runs back. Should be poised just off the lead. Should give backers a sight.

Race Time:11:32 PM

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1408m

The Last Straw (1)35x315x1

Trainer: Richard E Mandella 12 mths 6: 2-0-2

Jockey: Mike E. Smith

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown H

Sire: INTO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: BAST (USA)

Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

Stats

Prize Money$142,379.00

Avg $$23,729.83

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Career6: 2-0-2

Track5: 2-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-2

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm6: 2-0-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after two months won by 0.5 len at this track May 10 over 1207m defeating Comedy Town carrying 56kg at $6.40. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track February 15 over 1207m defeating Call Me Cory with 56kg at $2.50. Among the leading chances.

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
1/7	10/05/2026	64	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$93,575.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Mike E Smith	56kg	1:09.24	2-1-1	3	1. The Last Straw 2. Comedy Town 3. Private Gem	0.5L	$6.40
5/7	07/03/2026	20	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$98,315.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	M Demuro	55.5kg	1:08.94	6-5-5	3	1. Simple Song 2. Comedy Town 3. Red Flag	7.8L	$7.00
1/5	15/02/2026	28	MDN 45	$99,857.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	M Demuro	56kg	1:10.06	3-1-1	5	1. The Last Straw 2. Call Me Cory 3. Silent Way	2.8L	$2.50
3/4	18/01/2026	379	MDN 45	$104,634.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	Fast	M Demuro	56kg	1:15.39	4-3-3	1	1. Running With Chaos 2. Taif 3. The Last Straw	4.5L	$11.60
5/6	04/01/2025	42	MDN 3	$96,774.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Mike E Smith	55kg	1:35.91	3-5-5	6	1. Rodriguez 2. Baeza 3. Rank	20.3L	$7.00
3/6	23/11/2024	-	MDN 2	$82,192.00	Del Mar	1308m	Fast	Mike E Smith	54.5kg	1:15.91	6-3-3	4	1. Romanesque 2. Rodriguez 3. The Last Straw	11.8L	$5.80

Bartholdy (2)332x313339

Trainer: Steve Knapp 12 mths 23: 4-4-9

Jockey: Tyler Baze

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)

Dam: BLAZEN BETSY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$435,896.00

Avg $$18,952.00

Win %17.39%

Place %73.91%

Career23: 4-4-9

Track10: 2-1-7

Distance1: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1

1st Up3: 0-0-2

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm20: 4-4-7

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run second last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf in LR on May 10 over 1207m, 8 len behind Boss Sully carrying 55.5kg at $23.10. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track in the G3 San Carlos Stakes on March 29 over 1408m, 7 len behind Cornucopian with 54.5kg at $12.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

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
9/10	10/05/2026	42	LR OPEN 4U	$139,665.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	FM	Tyler Baze	55.5kg	1:08.42	8-7-9	10	1. Boss Sully 2. Unconquerable Keen 3. Artislas	8.1L	$23.10
3/6	29/03/2026	57	G3 OPEN 4U	$140,449.00	Santa Anita Park	1408m	Fast	Tyler Baze	54.5kg	1:20.71	2-3-3	1	1. Cornucopian 2. Listenupshance 3. Bartholdy	7.3L	$12.50
3/5	31/01/2026	34	G2 OPEN 4U	$285,307.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	Fast	Tyler Baze	54.5kg	1:50.52	2-3-3	4	1. Westwood 2. Getaway Car 3. Bartholdy	10.3L	$4.80
3/6	28/12/2025	28	G2 OPEN 3U	$306,279.00	Santa Anita Park	1710m	Fast	Tyler Baze	55kg	1:42.36	1-3-3	6	1. Nysos 2. Nevada Beach 3. Bartholdy	4.4L	$24.80
1/6	30/11/2025	35	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$96,183.00	Del Mar	1308m	Fast	Tyler Baze	54.5kg	1:15.33	2-1-1	6	1. Bartholdy 2. Midland Money 3. See Through It	1.3L	$13.00
3/8	26/10/2025	212	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$95,890.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Tyler Baze	55.5kg	1:10.13	1-2-3	7	1. Elwood Blues 2. Midland Money 3. Bartholdy	1.0L	$10.80

The Goat (3)7111x1x

Trainer: John W Sadler (USA)12 mths 5: 4-0-0

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: MIDSHIPMAN (USA)

Dam: LAVANDA AROMATICA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Rock Of Gibraltar

Stats

Prize Money$254,083.00

Avg $$50,816.60

Win %80.00%

Place %80.00%

Career5: 4-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm3: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite; won by a nose at Hipodromo Chile G1 Gran Premio Hipodromo Chile December 7 2024 over 2200m defeating Prende Con Agua with 57kg at $3.10. First up last campaign 7th of 14 at Club Hipico De Santiago on May 20 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Eminem carrying 57kg at $5.70. Can get the job done.

Last Starts 540 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/16	07/12/2024	63	G1 STK CF 3	$210,244.00	Hipodromo Chile	2200m	FM	Oscar Alejandro Ulloa Perez	57kg	2:15.21	-	6	1. The Goat 2. Prende Con Agua 3. Rodrerik	0.1L	$3.10
1/14	05/10/2024	28	G1 STK F 3	$83,648.00	Hipodromo Chile	1900m	FM	Oscar Alejandro Ulloa Perez	57kg	1:58.53	-	14	1. The Goat 2. Gran Oriente 3. Ga Mo Tak	0.8L	$2.50
1/14	07/09/2024	50	G1 STK 3U	$64,468.00	Hipodromo Chile	1600m	FM	Oscar Alejandro Ulloa Perez	57kg	1:33.50	-	4	1. The Goat 2. Ponteau 3. Ga Mo Tak	8.0L	$14.70
1/11	19/07/2024	60	MSW C 3	$7,439.00	Santiago	1300m	FM	Jaime Fabian Medina	57kg	1:17.29	-	7	1. The Goat 2. Lucky Empire 3. Forbes	3.0L	$4.90
7/14	20/05/2024	-	MSW C 2	$11,913.00	Santiago	1200m	Fast	Jaime Fabian Medina	57kg	1:15.30	-	2	1. Eminem 2. A Quien Saliste 3. Harry Go	8.5L	$5.70

Simple Song (4)21361x

Trainer: Mark Glatt 12 mths 5: 2-1-1

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MUNNINGS (USA)

Dam: SERENE MELODY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

Stats

Prize Money$145,485.00

Avg $$29,097.00

Win %40.00%

Place %80.00%

Career5: 2-1-1

Track4: 1-1-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm4: 1-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming. Not seen since winning by 2.25 len this track March 7 over 1207m defeating Comedy Town carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. On debut second of 7 at this track October 10 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Jude carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Expect a forward showing.

Last Starts 85 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	07/03/2026	35	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$98,315.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	1:08.94	1-1-1	6	1. Simple Song 2. Comedy Town 3. Red Flag	2.3L	$4.60
6/7	31/01/2026	29	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$99,857.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	Fast	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	1:15.68	5-6-6	5	1. Cornucopian 2. Red Flag 3. Mbagnick	14.8L	$6.20
3/9	02/01/2026	49	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$104,634.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	1:08.85	4-1-3	1	1. Red Flag 2. See Through It 3. Simple Song	2.3L	$3.70
1/7	14/11/2025	35	MDN 3U	$91,603.00	Del Mar	1308m	Fast	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	1:14.83	3-1-1	2	1. Simple Song 2. Running With Chaos 3. Latitude	2.3L	$8.30
2/7	10/10/2025	-	MDN 35	$91,324.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	1:10.45	1-1-2	3	1. Jude 2. Simple Song 3. Doc Bovie	2.5L	$5.40

Stronghold (5)2x2x20x2x1

Trainer: Philip D'amato 12 mths 13: 4-7-0

Jockey: Antonio Fresu

Weight: 57kgs

5 yo Bay H

Sire: GHOSTZAPPER (USA)

Dam: SPECTATOR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Jimmy Creed

Stats

Prize Money$1,963,655.00

Avg $$151,050.38

Win %30.77%

Place %84.62%

Career13: 4-7-0

Track2: 1-1-0

Distance3: 0-3-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up7: 2-5-0

2nd Up3: 2-0-0

Firm18: 4-6-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up today. Freshened for 44 days. Last start won by a nose at Oaklawn Park April 17 over 1710m defeating Woodcourt carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field at Del Mar in the G2 Pat O'Brien Stakes on August 23 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Dr Venkman carrying 56kg at $3.60. Among the leading chances.

Last Starts 44 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	17/04/2026	237	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$186,317.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	Ramon A Vazquez	54.5kg	1:42.80	2-1-1	6	1. Bendoog, Stronghold 3. Woodcourt	0.1L	$3.50
2/6	23/08/2025	210	G2 OPEN 3U	$387,597.00	Del Mar	1408m	Fast	Antonio Fresu	56kg	1:21.53	2-4-2	5	1. Dr Venkman 2. Stronghold 3. Express Train	0.5L	$3.60
10/11	25/01/2025	30	G1 OPEN 4U	$4,838,710.00	Gulfstream Park	1811m	Fast	Antonio Fresu	56kg	1:48.05	1-9-10	6	1. White Abarrio 2. Locked 3. Skippylongstocking	23.8L	$8.20
2/6	26/12/2024	96	G1 OPEN 3	$462,250.00	Santa Anita Park	1408m	Fast	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	1:21.54	1-4-2	5	1. Raging Torrent 2. Stronghold 3. Imagination	1.3L	$5.60
2/11	21/09/2024	77	G1 OPEN 3	$1,470,588.00	Parx	1811m	Fast	Antonio Fresu	57kg	1:51.89	7-2-2	11	1. Seize The Grey 2. Stronghold 3. Dragoon Guard	3.8L	$6.20
2/7	06/07/2024	63	G3 OPEN 3	$451,128.00	Indiana Downs	1710m	Fast	Antonio Fresu	56kg	1:42.26	1-3-2	2	1. Dragoon Guard 2. Stronghold 3. Informed Patriot	2.5L	$2.20