Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
SMASHING MACHINE (5) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when second at Del Mar (Dirt) over 1207m. Has a high cruising speed. Best form puts him right in this. CONQUER WE MUST (3) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 1811m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. RULER OF LAW (4) has not raced since he finished second on debut over 1207m at this track on January 18. Best figures have him right in the mix. DEEP TRACKS (1) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished seventh at Del Mar (Dirt) over 1609m, beaten 23 lengths. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months ran second last of 8 at Del Mar on September 3 over 1609m, 23 len behind Plagarist carrying 55kg at $3.90. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Santa Anita on March 7 over 1308m, 16 len behind Crude Velocity with 55.5kg at $10. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 180 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:37.71 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $3.90 |
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:15.30 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:10.65 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Collected out of Rachel Wall. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 48 days. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Del Mar Turf on July 18 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Koekkoek with 54.5kg at $3.70. Second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 8 over 1811m, 6 len behind Path To Power carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:49.43 | 10-6-7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2026 | 91 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:34.94 | 8-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:08.51 | 8-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $23.30 |
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Honey's Choice with 55.5kg at $12.10. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 250 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:08.33 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.10 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 7 at Del Mar Turf on August 21 over 1006m, 3 len behind Piedra Fria with 54.5kg at $3.40. Last start 2nd in a small field at Del Mar on September 5 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Practical Jack carrying 55kg at $3.70. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Drayden Van Dyke | 55kg | 1:09.36 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 54.5kg | 0:56.54 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |