Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
STRIKE A MATCH (8) debuted five-and-a-half weeks ago when he finished fifth over 1207m at Del Mar (Dirt), beaten 10 lengths. Likely improver who is worth another chance. TREXIMO (6) was well fancied last time but could only manage second over 1006m at Los Alamitos (Dirt) after being in the firing line on the corner. Kept fresh since the last run. Big run on the cards. KORE KINETIC (9) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last time over 1207m at Los Alamitos (Dirt), beaten 2.25 lengths. Meets some better types this time but he has the talent to test this line-up. MISSILE CRUISER (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1106m at Del Mar, beaten 14 lengths into eighth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start got back early 5th of 8 at Los Alamitos on September 18 over 1207m, 10 len behind Sun Chaser carrying 56kg at $47.70. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1609m, 9 len behind Flamboyant with 52kg at $50.70. Worth thought from inside alley.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,944.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 56kg | 1:11.11 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $47.70 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 52kg | 1:36.21 | 11-9-7 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $50.70 |
| 5/11 | 01/08/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:43.77 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $14.80 |
| 5/7 | 13/06/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 55kg | 1:48.46 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $43.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/05/2026 | 148 | MDN CLM 35 | $29,330.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:12.05 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $16.10 |
| 7/11 | 18/12/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 2 | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:40.46 | 9-6-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $20.06 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Cat Burglar out of Fight Again. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 58-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 9 at Del Mar on August 15 over 1106m, 14 len behind Captain Gabe with 54kg at $39.10. The start before that ran second last of 12 at Del Mar on July 25 over 1207m, 9 len behind Bako Country with 54kg at $35.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 58 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 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $38,516.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:03.92 | 1-4-8 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $39.10 |
| 11/12 | 25/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,187.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:12.28 | 3-6-11 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $35.80 |
| 6/6 | 26/06/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,868.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:16.91 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:09.66 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $21.60 |
| 4/7 | 17/05/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:36.68 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $15.30 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:36.44 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $38.80 |
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Sweetwater County Fair on September 12 over 1207m, 14 len behind Regal Tiger with 57kg at $3.10. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $26,389.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 1207m | Fast | L Delorme | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 44 day let-up. First-up failed to make an impression; 5th of 9 at Del Mar on August 2 over 1106m, 6 len behind Driftingandreaming carrying 54.5kg at $6.10. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Del Mar on August 29 over 1106m, 10 len behind Carolina Legacy carrying 55kg at $5.30. Has to find improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,796.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:03.05 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $5.30 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | 65 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:04.44 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.10 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 215 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:10.68 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $7.30 |
| 7/12 | 26/10/2025 | 71 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 1:15.38 | 6-3-7 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $22.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:11.09 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $18.50 |
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Los Alamitos on September 13 over 1006m, 0.1 len behind Seaver Way with 56.5kg at $2.40. The race before that 7th of 9 at Del Mar on August 15 over 1106m, 13 len behind Captain Gabe with 56kg at $8. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 29 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 | 13/09/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,833.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56.5kg | 0:58.19 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $38,516.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:03.92 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/07/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,187.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:12.28 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 90 | MDN CLM 35 | $29,289.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 57kg | 1:04.74 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 57kg | 1:10.22 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $29,957.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:05.87 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Del Mar July 25 over 1207m, 10 len behind Bako Country with 54.5kg at $69.50. First up last campaign second in a small field at Los Alamitos June 21 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Tess Of Hemet carrying 51.5kg at $5.80. Others rate better.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/07/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,187.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 54.5kg | 1:12.28 | 10-12-12 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $69.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/06/2026 | 99 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Ali Husain | 51.5kg | 1:12.65 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 35 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 52.5kg | 1:10.22 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $30.50 |
| 8/10 | 11/01/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:38.75 | 7-6-D7 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $44.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:15.70 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $110.10 |
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, ran second last in a small field at Del Mar on September 5 over 1207m, 10 len behind Practical Jack with 55kg at $3.60. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 1:09.36 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Los Alamitos on September 11 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Battle School carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Del Mar on August 14 over 1207m, 18 len behind Broheim carrying 56kg at $20.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 31 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 | 11/09/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,833.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56.5kg | 1:11.00 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 14/08/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,223.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:10.08 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $20.70 |
| 5/6 | 26/06/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,868.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:16.91 | 1-4-5 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/04/2026 | 1095 | MDN OCLM 35 | $52,402.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:10.24 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $119,403.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 0:52.52 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.69 |