Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
LITTLE KING (2) was in contention on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1207m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CHISELED IN STONE (5) could only manage third as favourite last start over 1207m at this track (Turf), making it three minor placings from three starts this campaign. Kept fresh since the last run. Good chance to break through. D'S FOUR THUMBS UP (3) is a two-start maiden who placed on debut then could only manage fifth last start, beaten 5.5 lengths over 1207m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Leading player based on that debut performance. SMOKE RIDER (9) did a little better last start at the second run of the campaign, finishing fourth over 1207m at this track (Turf). Capable of further progression.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Om out of Sassy Sis. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on September 27 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Golden Club with 55.5kg at $4.30. The run before that ran second last of 7 at Listed level at Del Mar at Del Mar on September 7 over 1207m, 18 len behind Early Encore carrying 54.5kg at $9.90. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/09/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:08.30 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $138,889.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:11.32 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $9.90 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | 1:12.48 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | 0:58.40 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $14.40 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Del Mar on September 6 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Study Session with 55.5kg at $6.10. Second-up 5th of 9 at Santa Anita on October 3 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Angel's Ember carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/10/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:12.04 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:06.14 | 4-5-2 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Mr Big out of Officious. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 at this track on September 27 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Golden Club with 55.5kg at $3.70. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 30 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind First Time Listing carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:08.30 | 3-5-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 0:57.87 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 0:57.16 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Jose Valdivia, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Visitant out of Tap The Till. Maybe later.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Halladay out of Unusual Ride. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita on September 25 over 1207m, 10 len behind Catfish Cory with 55.5kg at $2.30. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Los Alamitos on September 11 over 1006m, 0.1 len behind Winsor George carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $29,167.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:12.31 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,778.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 0:59.14 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 7/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $42,796.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:00.19 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 30 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind First Time Listing carrying 55.5kg at $49.50. Second-up 4th of 11 at this track on September 27 over 1207m, 4 len behind Golden Club carrying 56kg at $90.20. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 27/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | 1:08.30 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $90.20 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2026 | 77 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 0:57.87 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $49.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | 44 | MDN 2 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55kg | 0:58.63 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $64.90 |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | 0:52.30 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $40.40 |
Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on September 27 over 1207m, 12 len behind Golden Club carrying 55.5kg at $18.70. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 30 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind First Time Listing with 55.5kg at $20.10. Watch for a big final furlong.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55.5kg | 1:08.30 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 12.1L | $18.70 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55.5kg | 0:57.87 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $20.10 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 0:58.07 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $12.70 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Del Mar on September 6 over 1106m, 8 len behind Study Session with 55.5kg at $9. Second-up 6th of 9 at Santa Anita on October 3 over 1207m, 6 len behind Angel's Ember with 55.5kg at $11.60. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/10/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:12.04 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.60 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:06.14 | 10-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $9.00 |