Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
PROOF HE GOES (8) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by a nose over 1207m at this track (Turf). Won't find this as tough so he is perfectly placed to score. PRIME ARTIST (1) turned in a eye-catching run last start over 1207m at this track (Turf), winding up hard from well back on straightening to finish a close second. Generally goes well here. Fitter and can run a big race today. HENRY ADAMS (7) finished 12th two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1207m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. OPUS UNO (4) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when sixth over 1207m at this track (Turf). Likely improver with strong prospects.

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Del Mar Turf on September 6 over 1006m defeating Broheim with 54kg at $38.60. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on October 2 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Arrakis carrying 55.5kg at $6.80. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/10/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $51,724.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:07.89 | 7-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2026 | 91 | HCP 3U | $56,944.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | 0:56.19 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $38.60 |
| 4/9 | 07/06/2026 | 43 | HCP 3 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:35.33 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:36.45 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:35.61 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:34.06 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at Los Alamitos Qh on October 18 over 914m, 2.25 len behind Tygra carrying 56kg at $6.70. The run before that eased back early on ran second last in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh on September 20 over 796m, 5 len behind Disko Tribute carrying 56kg at $6. Doesn't rate well enough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $23,707.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 56kg | 0:53.01 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $6.70 |
| 3/4 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $19,444.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 796m | Fast | Henry Reynoso Lopez | 56kg | 0:45.64 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $37,500.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:03.76 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:03.24 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/9 | 19/07/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:23.05 | 1-8-8 | 3 |
| 29.9L | $7.70 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $29,289.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 1:03.45 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Los Alamitos Qh on October 18 over 914m, 2.75 len behind Tygra with 56kg at $24.80. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh on September 27 over 914m, 3.5 len behind Om Sassy with 56kg at $4.90. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $23,707.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 0:53.01 | 1-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $24.80 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $20,139.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 0:52.86 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.90 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $37,500.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:03.76 | 4-8-8 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $17.60 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3 | $45,649.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:04.21 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 292 | CLM 3 | $49,347.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:03.72 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.40 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:17.15 | 2-8-7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on October 2 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Arrakis with 55.5kg at $7.10. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Los Alamitos on September 11 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind B Grayson with 54.5kg at $9.10. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $51,724.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:07.89 | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.10 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $37,500.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:03.76 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.10 |
| 5/5 | 27/08/2026 | 236 | CLM 3 | $85,592.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | 1:14.35 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $9.10 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | 1:38.13 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54kg | 0:56.36 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $16.80 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 2 | $54,795.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:11.12 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 7 at Del Mar Turf on August 9 2025 over 1006m, 0.6 len behind Listenupshance with 56kg at $5.30. Won previous preparation first up won by a 0.1 len at this track on January 19 2025 over 1207m defeating Cali Cat with 55.5kg at $1.80. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 448 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/08/2025 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 0:56.93 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $5.30 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:08.83 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/05/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:03.98 | 1-7-8 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $10.80 |
| 6/7 | 05/04/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 3 | $199,681.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:16.88 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $10.20 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $161,031.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:12.52 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $6.80 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2025 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,387.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:09.25 | 2-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track on October 12 over 1308m defeating Fuzzy Stare with 55.5kg at $3.70. Before that ran second last of 8 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1609m, 21 len behind Mo Bradley with 55kg at $5.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/10/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:15.85 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 1:35.48 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 0:57.93 | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $7.40 |
| 5/11 | 08/08/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/5 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $69,735.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:38.71 | 2-1-D1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.53 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on October 2 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Arrakis with 56.5kg at $13.60. The race before that ran last of 12 at Del Mar Turf on August 30 over 1609m, 6 len behind Tribal carrying 56kg at $9.20. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/10/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $51,724.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56.5kg | 1:07.89 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $13.60 |
| 12/12 | 30/08/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $67,047.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:35.39 | 5-11-12 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $9.20 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2026 | 56 | HCP 3U | $67,047.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:41.64 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $4.30 |
| 9/11 | 07/06/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,840.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:34.09 | 11-7-9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $16.30 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 82 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,972.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:48.89 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.10 |
| 6/10 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,284.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:46.66 | 10-10-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track on October 3 over 1207m defeating Frank Bullitt carrying 54.5kg at $11.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Del Mar on August 29 over 1207m defeating Delaneys Dreamer with 55kg at $5. Best form should see him measure right up.
Last Starts 28 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 | 03/10/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 54.5kg | 1:07.62 | 2-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $11.90 |
| 1/11 | 29/08/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55kg | 1:10.91 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/07/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Francisco Monroy | 55kg | 0:57.13 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 1:04.74 | 4-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $22.00 |