Turf Paradise Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Optional Claiming
BENSTER (5) is a seven-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at Santa Anita (Turf) over 1609m, beaten 2.75 lengths. Fitter for that outing and is a great chance to break her maiden status. KAZAMATAZ (4) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish third, beaten 9 lengths, over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Sure to be tough to hold out. NEPHELE (6) is yet to break through in 21 runs. Finished fifth at her last appearance over 1207m at this track (Dirt) on January 12 after she gave away a big start. Solid top-three chance on her best figures. WHITE PEONY (1) resumed over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last start when she sat close to the pace before fading in the straight to finish seventh, beaten 9 lengths. Worth including.
Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at Canterbury Park on September 10 over 1509m, 13 len behind Mariarosadelaserda carrying 54kg at $8.70. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 8 at this track on December 11 over 1609m, 19 len behind Ride Elbow Ranch with 55kg at $46. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 92 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $26,034.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:36.38 | 2-7-5 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $46.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN FM 35 | $42,813.00 | Canterbury Park | 1509m | Good | Guillermo Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:31.71 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $8.70 |
Jockey: Carlos Montalvo
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 8 at Emerald Downs on August 10 over 1207m, 15 len behind Company Girl with 55kg at $8.37. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 179 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 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $15,504.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | Julien Couton | 55kg | 1:11.17 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $8.37 |
Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on January 19 over 1207m, 9 len behind Lady Gambita with 56kg at $2.90. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 7 over 1509m, 1.0 len behind Djoser with 54kg at $5. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | 12 | MDN OCLM FM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 56kg | 1:09.66 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 07/01/2026 | 39 | MDN OCLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1509m | FM | Manuel Americano | 54kg | 1:31.44 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | 224 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $25,954.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 55kg | 1:06.08 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2025 | 18 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $33,546.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Manuel Americano | 52.5kg | 1:39.14 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 01/04/2025 | 29 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $33,546.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | L A Mawing | 56kg | 1:39.93 | 9-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/11 | 03/03/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $22,472.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | L A Mawing | 56kg | 1:04.86 | 11-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Frank Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after a year 5th of 9 at Santa Anita on January 8 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Green Zone with 56kg at $20.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita on January 1 2025 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Lita Way carrying 56kg at $2.30. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 342 | MDN FM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:37.67 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $20.50 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | MDN FM 45 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:37.38 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 01/01/2025 | 53 | MDN FM 4U | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:37.38 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 09/11/2024 | 449 | MDN FM 3U | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | 1:39.31 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $26.90 |
| 7/9 | 18/08/2023 | 61 | MDN FM 3U | $122,754.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:44.73 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $13.60 |
| 5/11 | 18/06/2023 | 21 | MDN FM 35 | $93,558.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $23.90 |
Jockey: Karlo Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 5th of 7 at this track on January 12 over 1207m, 7 len behind Bango Gal with 56kg at $5.90. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on December 16 over 1509m, 6 len behind Marinas Tina carrying 54kg at $21.20. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/01/2026 | 27 | MDN OCLM FM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Alex M Cruz | 56kg | 1:12.00 | 1-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/5 | 16/12/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $26,799.00 | Turf Paradise | 1509m | FM | Manuel Americano | 54kg | 1:28.99 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $21.20 |
| 2/5 | 26/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW FM 3U | $18,417.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1408m | Fast | Julien Couton | 54.5kg | 1:26.73 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/5 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | CLM FM 3U | $20,155.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Montalvo | 55kg | 1:34.63 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $5.35 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | 12 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $15,504.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 51.5kg | 1:39.36 | 1-2-D1 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $3.56 |
| 7/9 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $24,465.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 55kg | 1:11.25 | 1-6-7 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $7.10 |
Jockey: Kiaman McGregor
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 10 at Remington Park on October 10 2024 over 1509m, 10 len behind She's A Gold Lady carrying 54kg at $64.10. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Fair Meadows on June 5 2024 over 805m, 17 len behind Amber's Diamond with 54.5kg at $8. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 483 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/10/2024 | 85 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $26,012.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Obed Sanchez | 54kg | 1:32.57 | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $64.10 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $9,925.00 | Fair Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:17.22 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $19.80 |
| 3/3 | 26/06/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $9,970.00 | Fair Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:10.65 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/06/2024 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $9,970.00 | Fair Meadows | 805m | Fast | Miguel A Perez | 54.5kg | 0:47.29 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |