Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
CONFIDENCE MAN (3) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) when third, beaten 6 lengths. Sure to take a lot from that hitout so he should be in the finish again. HE GOT LIT (5) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at his latest appearance over 1006m at Turf Paradise Turf (Turf). This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. POSITIVE TIMES (4) was in the firing line on the corner and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role. FOREVER BEN (2) returns after a spell of eight months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1006m at this track. Now under the care of new trainer S McCarthy. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Idiot Proof out of Pam's Joy. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track October 4 over 1207m, 11 len behind Southern Melodee with 55.5kg at $14.10. On debut third of 9 at this track June 15 over 1006m, 2.75 len behind Pavlovian with 54kg at $5.80. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 244 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:11.31 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $14.10 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 0:57.67 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:04.72 | 1-4-6 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $5.40 |
| 5/10 | 19/07/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:57.93 | 8-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54kg | 0:59.04 | 8-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on May 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Matt At Five carrying 55.5kg at $10.90. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
Last Starts 26 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:09.15 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $10.90 |
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on May 10 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Maddie Tee with 55kg at $4.30. The run before that 5th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on April 19 over 1609m, 8 len behind John Metcalfe carrying 55.5kg at $6. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 26 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 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 1:10.55 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 37 | MDN 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:35.62 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:36.78 | 1-3-7 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $23.20 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:16.87 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:11.67 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.20 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $13.80 |
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Turf Paradise Turf on April 22 over 1006m, 6 len behind Now Cato carrying 56kg at $20.40. The run before that 6th of 8 at Turf Paradise on March 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Every Third Day with 58kg at $49.60. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/04/2026 | 32 | MDN OCLM 3U | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 1006m | FM | Jayden R Ironeyes | 56kg | 0:56.61 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $20.40 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $23,876.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Jayden R Ironeyes | 58kg | 1:09.77 | 1-5-6 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $49.60 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Jayden R Ironeyes | 56kg | 1:03.20 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 28.3L | $25.40 |
Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Idiot Proof out of Gogoula. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Los Alamitos on June 29 over 1006m, 7 len behind Italio carrying 54kg at $4.30. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 341 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $69,984.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54kg | 0:58.73 | 8-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by He Be Fire N Ice out of Zendreya. Key runner likely to measure up.