Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
FEDERATION (6) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish second last time, beaten 0.8 lengths over 1609m at this track (Turf). Can get off the mark this time. ABSOLUTION (7) improved last time out, finishing 1.5 lengths from the winner in third when he did his best work late at the end of 1609m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. BLIKSEM (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong prospects. CHARACTER (5) was unplaced on debut then last start finished third over 1207m at this track. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Los Alamitos on September 18 over 1207m, 7 len behind Mystic Ride carrying 55.5kg at $24.40. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Santa Anita on October 12 over 1609m, 16 len behind Domenici with 55kg at $89.90. Looks tested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/10/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Ebifanio Garcia | 55kg | 1:37.72 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $89.90 |
| 3/5 | 18/09/2026 | 89 | MDN 2 | $69,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Ebifanio Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:10.64 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $24.40 |
| 5/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $69,735.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 0:57.22 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $16.60 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on October 3 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Schooner with 55kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on September 4 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Maxify with 55.5kg at $4.40. Doesn't need to improve that much.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/10/2026 | 29 | MDN 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 1:34.72 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:36.76 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 0:57.28 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 10 at Del Mar on September 7 over 1106m, 14 len behind Imperial Honor with 55.5kg at $12.30. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $138,889.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:04.19 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $12.30 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, ran second last of 10 at Del Mar Turf on September 4 over 1609m, 13 len behind Maxify carrying 55.5kg at $30.10. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:36.76 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $30.10 |
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 9 at Del Mar on September 5 over 1207m, 9 len behind Warrior Saint with 55.5kg at $3.50. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on October 11 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Sip It carrying 55.5kg at $33.60. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/10/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:08.68 | 4-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $33.60 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $99,857.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:12.09 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Jamie P. Spencer
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Del Mar on August 15 over 1106m, 17 len behind Inshallah with 55.5kg at $27.40. Second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on October 3 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Schooner carrying 55kg at $15.70. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/10/2026 | 49 | MDN 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:34.72 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $15.70 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:03.11 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $27.40 |
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Del Mar on August 15 over 1106m, 9 len behind Inshallah carrying 55.5kg at $8.10. Second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on October 3 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Schooner with 55kg at $5.40. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 49 | MDN 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55kg | 1:34.72 | 4-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:03.11 | 3-3-D5 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Justify out of Moviemaker. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.