Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
HARD TO FIGURE (2) returns from a layoff of 11 weeks. Scored over 1609m at Del Mar at the start of last prep. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. MIGHTY KAI (5) is racing well, scoring two back at this track (Dirt) before finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner in third last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Should park just off the speed. Best figures should see him run well. DURAN (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish half a length away in second over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Will be up on the speed from the low draw. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ROYAL 'N RANDO (9) turned in a fine effort to score by 2.5 lengths at this track and distance last start which was an improvement on the first-up performance. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge.

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on May 2 over 1609m, 4 len behind J T's Watch with 56kg at $2. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track April 19 over 1609m defeating Grandisimo carrying 57kg at $1.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:38.05 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $29,112.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:38.95 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | 62 | CLM 4U | $28,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:38.57 | 3-1-D1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2026 | 65 | CLM 4U | $29,895.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 56kg | 1:37.53 | 8-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 112 | CLM 3U | $42,748.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 56.5kg | 1:36.39 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 18/07/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:36.67 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track March 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mbagnick carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Del Mar August 29 over 1609m defeating Skyquist carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | 61 | HCP 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.65 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 19/01/2026 | 56 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:36.49 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $41,221.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:09.85 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.20 |
| 6/7 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $54,962.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:35.14 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $15.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 58 | HCP 3U | $56,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:10.59 | 7-5-7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2025 | 95 | CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:35.64 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on May 2 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind J T's Watch with 57kg at $3.90. The race before that of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1609m, 12 len behind Joint Venture with 56kg at $3.70. Nicely placed to score.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:38.05 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $37,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 8-5-7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 355 | HCP 4U | $36,517.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:38.24 | 8-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |
| 5/5 | 16/03/2025 | 30 | CLM 4U | $43,339.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:39.03 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 88.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 14/02/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $46,699.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:38.41 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2025 | 16 | CLM 4U | $37,097.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:38.62 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 42 days. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1609m, 7 len behind Joint Venture with 55.5kg at $24.50. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 13 len behind Uncle Chilly with 56kg at $34.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $34.10 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 68 | HCP 4U | $37,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:36.50 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $24.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:37.98 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $31.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 62 | CLM 4U | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:38.22 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $42,748.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:36.39 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,336.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 56.5kg | 1:35.72 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on May 2 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind J T's Watch with 56kg at $3.10. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at this track April 17 over 1609m defeating Leyas Candy with 57kg at $2.20. Best form should see him measure right up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:38.05 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $26,201.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $37,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $26.20 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $28,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:38.57 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:39.08 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $29,895.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:37.53 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on May 1 over 1207m, 5 len behind Dakota Country carrying 56kg at $34. The start before that 7th of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on April 4 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Vantastic with 55.5kg at $15.70. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:08.72 | 7-8-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $15.70 |
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 7-4-8 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:34.65 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $17.30 |
| 1/5 | 25/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $37,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:35.35 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $56,662.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:34.21 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start won by 2.75 len at this track May 1 over 1609m defeating Mother's Prayer carrying 56kg at $1.70. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Mighty Kai carrying 56kg at $2.60. This is going to test him.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:39.43 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $26,201.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $37,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:36.50 | 2-4-5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $15.70 |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $36,517.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:38.24 | 2-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $13.60 |
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $37,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:39.47 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | 45 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:36.49 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at this track on May 15 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Royal 'N Rando with 56kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on May 9 2025 over 1811m, 15 len behind Smooth Salute with 57kg at $7.60. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | 98 | CLM 3U | $29,330.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:37.85 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $4.70 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $37,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:39.47 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $7.70 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 53 | CLM 4U | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:38.22 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $48,855.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:37.46 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,865.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:35.95 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.20 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $43,411.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | M Demuro | 56.5kg | 1:36.25 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 15 len behind Uncle Chilly carrying 57kg at $24.60. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track May 15 over 1609m defeating Habeas carrying 56kg at $2.30. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $29,330.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:37.85 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | 253 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 57kg | 1:37.51 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $24.60 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 1:43.41 | 6-8-7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $23.20 |
| 5/7 | 21/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $59.10 |
| 3/7 | 17/05/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:37.89 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $41.90 |
| 5/5 | 30/03/2025 | 128 | CLM 4U | $58,637.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:38.26 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after eight months ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track April 26 over 1106m defeating Ya'll Come carrying 57kg at $17.30. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on May 11 2025 over 1207m, 16 len behind Miss Jo's Curlin carrying 56kg at $31.10. This is tougher so prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | 218 | CLM 3U | $29,112.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | 1:04.23 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.30 |
| 5/5 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $21,407.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 56.5kg | 1:03.67 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/11 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $43,411.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:09.78 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $15.10 |
| 4/9 | 10/08/2025 | 51 | CLM 3U | $43,411.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:04.36 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $20.60 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $41,991.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 57kg | 1:03.29 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 11/05/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:08.31 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $31.10 |