Turf Paradise Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Optional Claiming
RENO (7) has been freshened since being narrowly beaten last time, finishing second over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Expected to go well. LOVE DA GIG (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1207m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. WAR THEORY (8) returns after ten months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 1207m at Santa Anita (Dirt). One of the leading chances. ESCAPE THE FARM (1) is facing the starter for the first time. By Stanford and comes from the Sosa Ramiro Barraza stable. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Daniel P. Vergara
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Stanford - Greatest Escape) at the races for the first time. Worth considering if there is a move for him.
Jockey: Kiaman Mcgregor
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 8th of 10 at this track on February 23 over 905m, 8 len behind Lucky And Gone carrying 55kg at $5.80. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $24,251.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | Fast | Kiaman McGregor | 55kg | 0:50.86 | 6-9-8 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Blake Nunnally
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Summersimage out of Kathy's Kip. Sure to be better for this hitout.
Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Smiling Tiger - Tiz Elemental) at the races for the first time. Might need the run.
Jockey: Karlo Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on March 2 over 1106m, 11 len behind Looking For You with 55kg at $2.80. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on March 21 over 1207m, 11 len behind Every Third Day with 55kg at $14. In with a chance.
Last Starts 18 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 | 21/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $23,876.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 55kg | 1:09.77 | 2-4-8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $23,876.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 55kg | - | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Adrian Castellanos
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on March 9 over 1207m, 4 len behind Twelfth Night with 57kg at $4.30. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on February 22 over 1308m, 10 len behind Gordon's Legacy carrying 56kg at $79.80. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Alex M Cruz | 57kg | 1:08.89 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 3-4-7 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $79.80 |
| 5/5 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 45 | $29,957.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:40.62 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $11.20 |
| 5/6 | 15/01/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM 45 | $31,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:10.58 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $18.50 |
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:03.57 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $71.80 |
Jockey: Alex M. Cruz
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 48 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 10 at this track on January 19 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Hela Forever carrying 56kg at $2.20. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at this track on February 19 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Hold Your Temper carrying 56kg at $2.10. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | 31 | MDN OCLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Turf Paradise | 1006m | Fast | Alex M Cruz | 56kg | 0:56.48 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 19/01/2026 | 100 | MDN OCLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | G Corbett | 56kg | 1:09.98 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,228.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:08.08 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2025 | 43 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:08.82 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 0:57.22 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 0:57.03 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Glenn W. Corbett
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Santa Anita June 1 over 1207m, 32 len behind Thirty Two Chunk carrying 54.5kg at $25.80. On debut ran last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf April 27 over 1207m, 15 len behind Helicity carrying 53.5kg at $68. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 311 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/06/2025 | 35 | MDN OCLM 35 | $54,432.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:09.71 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 32.8L | $25.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Reyluis Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:10.01 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $68.00 |
Jockey: Patrick A. Valenzuela
Weight: 57kgs
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Five-year-old entire by Exaggerator out of Fire Fairy who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Maybe later.