Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
PLATINUM GROOVE (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when one length away in third over 1609m at this track (Turf) when she was prominent throughout. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CYCLONE CLAIRE (2) was fourth on debut then ran a better race to finish second last time, beaten 0.8 lengths over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has upside and is among the leading chances. DARN GOOD DANCER (6) is back from a spell of seven months. Debuted with a second, beaten 7 lengths, over 1106m at Santa Anita at her only appearance to date. Ticks all the right boxes. TRAINING GOOD (1) returns from a spell. Finished second at this track and distance at her only appearance last prep ten months ago. Makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd in a small field at this track on January 19 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Coyote Cafe with 55.5kg at $4.40. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on August 21 2025 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Cara Rose carrying 55.5kg at $40.70. Should run well.
Last Starts 287 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/01/2026 | 66 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:37.83 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:38.47 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $42.40 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:36.47 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $29.10 |
| 3/6 | 21/09/2025 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $68,807.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:04.38 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:00.25 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $40.70 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on August 23 over 1006m, 7 len behind Maggles Mcgee with 54.5kg at $13.20. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on September 27 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Alittletoofabulous carrying 55.5kg at $12.20. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 36 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 | 27/09/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:34.75 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $12.20 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 0:56.66 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on September 27 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Alittletoofabulous carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 30 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Marla Hooch with 55kg at $4.50. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 36 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 | 27/09/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:34.75 | 7-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:35.93 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:57.33 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on September 27 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Alittletoofabulous carrying 55.5kg at $69.70. The run before that 4th of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 14 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Humidity carrying 54.5kg at $47. Capable of a big finish so don't write her off.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/09/2026 | 44 | MDN FM 3U | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:34.75 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $69.70 |
| 4/9 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 54.5kg | 1:37.53 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $47.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/07/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:35.56 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $67.10 |
| 7/12 | 05/07/2026 | 30 | MDN F 3 | $72,569.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 1:18.45 | 11-10-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $49.90 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $22,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:40.57 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:15.37 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $49.10 |

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Del Mar Turf on August 23 over 1006m, 5 len behind Maggles Mcgee with 56kg at $10.40. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on September 26 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Acclaim Perfection carrying 56.5kg at $24.20. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/09/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ebifanio Garcia | 56.5kg | 1:07.93 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $24.20 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2026 | 170 | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ebifanio Garcia | 56kg | 0:56.66 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $10.40 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 54 | MDN FM 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ebifanio Garcia | 57kg | 1:35.56 | 8-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $50.40 |
| 8/10 | 11/01/2026 | 44 | MDN FM 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 56kg | 1:09.56 | 1-5-8 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $17.40 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:04.21 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $6.90 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $31.90 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita on April 5 over 1106m, 7 len behind La Silenciosa carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 211 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 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:04.46 | 7-2-2 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Jamie P. Spencer
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 9 at Del Mar on September 4 over 1308m, 15 len behind Kool Kitten carrying 55kg at $5. Second-up 4th of 11 at this track on September 26 over 1207m, 7 len behind Acclaim Perfection with 55.5kg at $14.30. Not among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/09/2026 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:07.93 | 10-9-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $14.30 |
| 7/9 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:18.28 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $5.00 |