Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
JUSTIVAR (9) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 1.3 lengths away in third over 1609m at this track (Turf) when she was handy all the way. Nicely placed to take this out. ICONS ONLY (3) returned from a spell a month ago when she was in the firing line on the bend before being beaten 2.25 lengths into fourth over 1207m at this track. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SPRINGLINE (8) was beaten just a nose last start when second in a small field over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt). The addition of blinkers should see a bold run. SPECIALTY (7) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 1609m at this track (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten 0.1 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Sure to be thereabouts.

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at this track March 21 over 1811m, 7 len behind Darya carrying 55.5kg at $19.50. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at this track December 28 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Ramayana with 55.5kg at $22.20. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 76 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 | 21/03/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:49.18 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $19.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:36.41 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.70 |
| 7/12 | 28/12/2025 | 65 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:36.25 | 5-3-7 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $22.20 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at this track January 23 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Miss Donna carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. On debut fourth of 7 at Del Mar November 2 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Mimi's Memory with 55.5kg at $13.50. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:38.37 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.80 |
| 10/12 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:36.25 | 6-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $28.10 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $16.60 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $53,435.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:10.70 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Tulavia's World with 57kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track on May 18 2025 over 1308m, 11 len behind Madonna Of Loreto carrying 53.5kg at $95.60. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 03/05/2026 | 239 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:10.66 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.90 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2025 | 48 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55kg | 1:37.21 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $62.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/07/2025 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:36.17 | 2-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $50.50 |
| 11/12 | 07/06/2025 | 20 | MDN FM 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:36.20 | 1-5-11 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $52.30 |
| 9/11 | 18/05/2025 | 42 | MDN FM 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:16.13 | 1-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $95.60 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $63,898.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:17.67 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 2 len behind Kintrigue carrying 54kg at $21.10. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on March 13 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Cosmo Friday carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/04/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 54kg | 1:36.34 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $21.10 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM F 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:09.99 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:10.14 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 9/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 3-3-9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $38.40 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, got back early 6th of 12 at Santa Anita on April 26 over 1106m, 4 len behind Alix with 54.5kg at $78.10. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 35 | $30,568.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 54.5kg | 1:06.16 | 12-12-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $78.10 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at Del Mar on August 30 over 1207m, 13 len behind Heaven's Bolt with 55.5kg at $3.40. Returned from break ran last of 7 at Santa Anita on May 2 over 1308m, 30 len behind Mizumi with 54.5kg at $12.60. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/05/2026 | 245 | MDN FM 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:16.64 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $12.60 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Kintrigue carrying 54kg at $27.60. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Del Mar Turf on November 29 over 1609m, 9 len behind Total Val with 55.5kg at $55.50. Plenty of upside.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | 97 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:36.34 | 9-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $27.60 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:36.41 | 3-3-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $25.10 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $55.50 |
| 9/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $53,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:17.68 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 26.8L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita on May 17 over 1609m, nose behind Hot Rod Christine carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Kintrigue with 54kg at $22.50. Doesn't need to improve much to salute.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $29,330.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | 1:39.45 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 5/9 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54kg | 1:36.34 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $22.50 |
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | 64 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:49.36 | 1-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:38.37 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 8/12 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:36.25 | 1-4-8 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $26.50 |
| 8/12 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 2-10-8 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Kintrigue carrying 57kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on March 28 over 1811m, 1.5 len behind Channel Place carrying 57kg at $2.80. Winning chance.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:36.34 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:49.36 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | 126 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:36.19 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:48.03 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | 273 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,459.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:35.11 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2024 | 28 | MDN FM 35 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:35.58 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $37.70 |