Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
WHISKYGINANDBRANDY (6) returned from a spell eight weeks ago when he was beaten 12 lengths into ninth over 1308m at Del Mar. Perfectly placed and is sure to find some form. DOO WOP DON (1) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 2.75 lengths. Has never been out of the placings second-up and is among the winning hopes again. CITY EXILE (2) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing eighth over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Rates highly on best figures - can do much better. BROTHER O' BRIEN (5) has been in good form, scoring three back at Emerald Downs (Dirt) then placing twice in a row, most recently when second over 1710m at Emerald Downs (Dirt). Best figures measure up and is sure to run well.

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after a year won by 2.75 len at this track on October 2 over 1106m defeating Stagger Lee with 56kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Los Alamitos on September 13 2025 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Joint Venture carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 334 | CLM 3U | $25,862.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:03.60 | 8-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $38,168.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:15.96 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $35,008.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:37.83 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $42,813.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:36.67 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |
| 5/10 | 17/08/2025 | 287 | CLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:10.14 | 10-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.80 |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2024 | 23 | CLM 3U | $38,052.00 | Pleasanton | 1106m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:03.51 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on October 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind Sarwar with 56kg at $3.70. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on September 6 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Ah Jeez with 55kg at $4.70. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/10/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $53,161.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:34.39 | 4-7-8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
| 7/12 | 06/09/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $59,722.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:48.68 | 3-4-7 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $4.70 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 47 | CLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:47.73 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,840.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:34.09 | 9-10-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:35.62 | 6-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:46.69 | 9-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on September 27 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Stylishlyacclaimed carrying 56kg at $50.80. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Los Alamitos on September 12 over 1609m defeating Bowtie Boys carrying 56kg at $4. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,056.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 1:34.68 | 8-4-9 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $50.80 |
| 1/5 | 12/09/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $29,167.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:37.40 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $43,541.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:36.57 | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $17.30 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $31,930.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:38.06 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $42.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/06/2026 | 126 | CLM 3U | $32,078.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:16.29 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $25.90 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $25,983.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:40.38 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Emerald Downs on September 7 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Creative Om carrying 56.5kg at $2.78. Before that 2nd of 9 at Emerald Downs on August 16 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Creative Om carrying 56.5kg at $2.73. No surprise if he was in the finish.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $41,667.00 | Emerald Downs | 1710m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 56.5kg | 1:40.28 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.78 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $19,971.00 | Emerald Downs | 1811m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 56.5kg | 1:48.49 | 9-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.73 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 56.5kg | 1:35.80 | 8-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.23 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 56.5kg | 1:36.83 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.89 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $13,947.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 56.5kg | 1:36.29 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.02 |
| 1/5 | 24/05/2026 | 281 | CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Emerald Downs | 1673m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 55kg | 1:40.80 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.37 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after two months 9th of 11 at Del Mar on September 7 over 1308m, 12 len behind Known Idea with 54.5kg at $10.10. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on January 31 over 1308m, 16 len behind Cornucopian carrying 56kg at $52.10. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 56 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 | 07/09/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $104,167.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:16.96 | 5-6-9 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $10.10 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $49,347.00 | Los Alamitos | 1408m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:21.50 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.70 |
| 4/5 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:35.67 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $16.80 |
| 3/5 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 62 | HCP 3U | $53,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:16.53 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $12.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:37.30 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last in a small field at this track on October 2 over 1609m, 3 len behind Mighty Kai carrying 56kg at $3.30. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Los Alamitos on September 12 over 1106m, 7 len behind Gettinby carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/10/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $41,667.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:37.91 | 1-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $36,111.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56.5kg | 1:02.60 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $8.40 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 194 | CLM 3U | $72,753.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:09.96 | 1-6-7 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.30 |
| 7/10 | 08/02/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:34.65 | 2-2-7 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $7.40 |
| 2/5 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $55,306.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:09.23 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 08/01/2026 | 89 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:36.73 | 7-5-8 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on October 4 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Crypto Ride with 56kg at $3.70. Before that ran last of 12 at Del Mar Turf on September 6 over 1811m, 13 len behind Ah Jeez with 55kg at $58.80. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/10/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $30,172.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:38.57 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $3.70 |
| 12/12 | 06/09/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $59,722.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55kg | 1:48.68 | 6-11-12 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $58.80 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $49,929.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 56.5kg | 1:34.71 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $26.60 |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $49,347.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:36.94 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $19.80 |
| 5/6 | 19/06/2026 | 404 | CLM 3U | $39,052.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:37.63 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $4.70 |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $39,062.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:36.96 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran second last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on October 18 over 1207m, 7 len behind Known Idea with 56kg at $35.70. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on May 1 over 1207m, 3 len behind Dakota Country carrying 56kg at $4.50. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 15 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 | 18/10/2026 | 65 | HCP 3U | $53,161.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:07.59 | 9-6-9 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $35.70 |
| 5/9 | 14/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $71,327.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:33.98 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 0:56.21 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,524.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:03.12 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:08.34 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $14.30 |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:08.72 | 5-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |