Santa Anita Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
PRACTICAL JACK (2) was too good for a maiden field last start over 1207m at Del Mar (Dirt), scoring by 1.3 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Tiago Josue Pereira who was on board last start. Capable of taking the next step. KING STEPHEN (3) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when fourth, beaten 11 lengths, over 1308m at Del Mar (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CAROLINA LEGACY (1) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 10 lengths over 1106m at Del Mar (Dirt). Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Looks well placed and he should be in the finish again. DRIFTINGANDREAMING (4) was safely held when seventh last start over 1308m at Del Mar, beaten 12 lengths after a good win on debut at Del Mar. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start. Promising on debut 4th in a small field at Los Alamitos on June 27 over 1308m, 10 len behind Faran carrying 54.5kg at $10.50. Returned from break came from midfield and scored a big 10 len win at Del Mar on August 29 over 1106m defeating Ride The Tiger with 55kg at $2.70. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/08/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,796.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:03.05 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $69,735.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:16.74 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.50 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start won by 1.3 len at Del Mar on September 5 over 1207m defeating Smashing Machine with 55kg at $6.80. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Del Mar on August 14 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Broheim with 54.5kg at $3. Can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/09/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | 1:09.36 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.80 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,223.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:10.08 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 46 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 0:56.82 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $6.70 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 1:16.36 | 6-5-8 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $16.70 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Del Mar on August 2 over 1106m defeating Strike It Solo with 54.5kg at $3.40. Second-up 7th of 12 at Del Mar on September 4 over 1308m, 12 len behind Special Club with 54kg at $11.30. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/09/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:16.79 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $11.30 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:04.44 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Del Mar on August 30 over 1408m, 6 len behind Howie's Law with 55kg at $12.90. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Del Mar on July 19 over 1408m, 8 len behind Charlie Foxtrot with 54.5kg at $8.40. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/08/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:22.69 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $12.90 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:23.05 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2026 | 265 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,868.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:16.91 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |
| 7/11 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:34.55 | 7-3-7 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:36.96 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $9.30 |
| 7/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:02.63 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $57.20 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh May 3 over 914m, 4 len behind Silvercross with 56kg at $3.30. On debut ran last of 8 at Los Alamitos December 6 over 1308m, 41 len behind Greenwich Village with 55.5kg at $93.90. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 159 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 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $20,251.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 56kg | 0:54.17 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $19,651.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 56kg | 0:53.84 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.30 |
| 4/5 | 21/03/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 53.5kg | 1:38.94 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $31.70 |
| 5/7 | 20/02/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3 | $36,517.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:10.87 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $23.70 |
| 3/4 | 18/01/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:05.73 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $12.30 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 55.5kg | 1:15.70 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 41.0L | $93.90 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf April 5 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Six Magpies with 56kg at $4.10. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf March 1 over 1609m, 5 len behind Mysterious Husband with 56kg at $17.10. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $40,757.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:35.64 | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $4.10 |
| 6/6 | 01/03/2026 | 105 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:34.88 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.10 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Good | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:11.63 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |