Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Claiming
MAXIMON (10) led and just failed to hang on last start over 1308m at this track (Turf) when well supported to make it two minor placings from three runs this preparation. Has a high cruising speed. Among the leading chances. RUNNING SPARTAN (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 lengths into sixth. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MR AMERICAN PIE (8) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 3.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf after being in contention on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. MISSILE CRUISER (5) was prominent into the straight last time but faltered late to finish 9 lengths away in fourth over 1609m at this track (Turf). Among the better chances in what looks a nice race.
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, eased back early on in a small field at this track on April 3 over 1207m, 9 len behind Luck Lucky carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 58 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 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 1:10.12 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $5.30 |
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start second last of 7 at this track on May 17 over 1609m, 12 len behind Dreamrider carrying 57kg at $4. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1308m, 23 len behind Sterling Sea with 57kg at $3.60. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:36.68 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:16.88 | 5-5-10 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 405 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $26.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2025 | 57 | MDN CLM 45 | $53,226.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:08.74 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 24/11/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:57.51 | 7-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Del Mar September 5 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Opus Uno with 55.5kg at $6.40. On debut ninth of 11 at Ellis Park Turf August 17 over 1609m, 16 len behind Swamp King with 54kg at $33.01. Needs more time.
Last Starts 268 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 05/09/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 2 | $61,162.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:04.37 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.40 |
| 9/11 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:36.64 | 9-7-9 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $33.01 |
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on May 17 over 1609m, 9 len behind Dreamrider with 55kg at $15.30. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 3 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Sand Bagger with 55kg at $38.80. No threat last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/05/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:36.68 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $15.30 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:36.44 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $38.80 |
| 8/10 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cid Vicente Del | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $62.60 |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 10-10-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $48.70 |
| 9/9 | 08/01/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 2-9-9 | 7 |
| 55.9L | $28.10 |
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 228 | MDN 3U | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:15.57 | 1-5-7 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $40.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 55kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1308m, 12 len behind Tiz All That carrying 55.5kg at $52.40. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
Last Starts 15 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 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 1:16.35 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $52.40 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 10 at this track on February 22 over 1308m, 7 len behind Gordon's Legacy carrying 56kg at $63.10. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Del Mar Turf on July 26 over 1609m, 18 len behind Broski with 54.5kg at $36.70. May need the run.
Last Starts 98 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 | 22/02/2026 | 211 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 9-5-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $63.10 |
| 6/7 | 26/07/2025 | 160 | MDN 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 54.5kg | 1:35.56 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $36.70 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $53,140.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 12 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Candy Cane Crain with 55.5kg at $33.10. Before that 8th of 10 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1308m, 22 len behind Free Advice with 53.5kg at $7.18. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/05/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $33.10 |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:18.64 | 10-6-8 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $7.18 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54.5kg | 1:12.84 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $3.36 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55kgs
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He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Del Mar Turf November 2 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Track Tiger with 55.5kg at $15.40. On debut second last of 7 at Saratoga July 24 over 1207m, 39 len behind Bobrovsky carrying 54kg at $5.90. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 210 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 | 02/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 0:57.39 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $15.40 |
| 5/5 | 14/09/2025 | 37 | MDN OCLM 2 | $107,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $29.83 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:12.64 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $12.90 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:11.31 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 39.8L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1308m, nose behind Sterling Sea carrying 57kg at $3.90. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1207m, 3 len behind Grey's Boy carrying 57kg at $5.20. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:16.88 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 22/03/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:09.14 | 3-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $14.60 |