Santa Anita

00:08

Runners: 14 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ROCKSALOT could cash in if the leaders go too fast and is the pick of the newcomers. Toppers Wager and El Ondeado could run well too.

Seager Man

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo Trainer: Ryan Hanson Age/Wt: 4/9-0

Comment: Represents a stable with a strong record here with their newcomers; been active in workouts; should not be far away with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire suggests the distance might suit.

Chasing Ryter

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Jeff Mullins Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 479

Comment: This now his fourth attempt to get off the mark; problems in the gate at the start 50 days ago when last of nine in a maiden special weight; wears first-time blinkers; deserves respect as shown some signs of promise and he is dropping into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	21/2	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	31/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	15/2	-

Rocksalot

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Jeff Mullins Age/Wt: 4/9-0

Comment: Busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; makes first racecourse appearance; has strong claims.

Highland Echo

Jockey: Hugo Herrera Trainer: Jorge Bautista Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 64-46

Comment: Finished behind My Pal George in a maiden claimer when beaten 16l (sixth of eight) 51 days ago; yet to get off the mark in four attempts (fourth his best finish); hard to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	141/5	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	351/10	-
08/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	231/5	-
17/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	207/5	-

Dontgetfooledagain

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Craig Lewis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on his debut over C&D at 22-1 last month; claiming value now drops from $32k; entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 10	22/1	-

Got Your Six

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Val Brinkerhoff Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 7-6

Comment: Sixth of ten beaten 17l in a maiden claimer, managing to get across to lead from stall nine last month; tag drops from $50k to $12.5k here; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 10	693/10	-
29/12/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	288/5	-

Adept

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sire's progeny have a good record in sprints; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - probably best watched.

Whats The Buzz

Jockey: Diego Herrera Trainer: Edwin Alvarez Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 64-672

Comment: Went close when second at Turf Paradise upped to 1m last month in a maiden claimer; has taken a step forward the last twice but yet to open his account after nine starts; claiming value now drops to $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	26/5	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	371/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	58/1	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	128/5	-
10/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	97/10	-
13/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	108/5	-

Gantry

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Ryan Hanson Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 867/66

Comment: Finished last of six at Los Alamitos last month in a maiden (mixed); remains lightly raced but needs to improve on balance of recent form; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	73/10	-
07/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	24/1	-
01/12/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	199/10	-
21/10/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	81/10	-
08/09/23	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	22/5	-
10/08/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	69/10	-

El Ondeado

Jockey: Jeremy Laprida Trainer: Jorge Periban Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 23-37

Comment: Was seventh of ten, beaten 11l, in a maiden claimer when splitting two of these rivals 30 days ago; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; drops to a $12.5k tag from $32k; a likely player as showed promise in workout last week and he finished third two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	83/10	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/1	-
25/07/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	24/5	-
04/07/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
13/06/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	63/5	-
31/05/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	51/10	-

My Pal George

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Manuel Badilla Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Ran encouragingly on his debut when third 51 days ago over C&D; if the penny drops, should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 8	16/5	-

Toppers Wager

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Marcelo Polanco Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 7-62435

Comment: Was fifth of seven, beaten 16l, in a maiden claimer 35 days ago; useful at this level and stepped up on his last two starts; moves down to an easier grade (in for $12.5k); looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/5	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	151/10	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	73/5	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	69/10	-

Naval Harbor

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Alberto Ruvalcaba Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-6

Comment: Held when sixth beaten 10l in a maiden claimer last month with two of these rivals behind; tag has been dropped to $12.5k; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 10	37/2	-
09/06/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	43/10	-

Pax A Punch

Jockey: Alfredo Bautista Trainer: S Knapp Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 32-466

Comment: Sixth, not beaten that far (16-1) 50 days ago in a maiden claimer; claiming value now drops to $12.5k; likely player as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	153/10	-
03/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 13	74/5	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	41/5	-
08/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
16/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	28/5	-
11/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/10	-

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Santa Anita

00:38

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: OTTOMAN PRINCE is a strong fancy. He should be able to confirm placings with Sydney Street, Mackinnon and Hurricane Cloud and has a healthy career strike-rate.

Exultation

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 10/8-12 F: 2143-1

Comment: Season-ticket holder here with six wins and quality operator in his prime; scored by a slim margin in a claimer beating Sydney Street and Sbagliato four months ago; claiming tag rises from $25k last time; should be thereabouts given he has won after a layoff previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	16/5	-
24/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	19/10	-
29/09/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	13/5	-
30/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
19/04/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
10/02/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/10	-

Vantastic

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 841-2

Comment: Missed out by half a length in February when he had a couple of these behind in an optional claimer; four-time C&D winner and quality operator in his prime; he should go close; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	26/5	-
18/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
08/06/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	49/10	-
04/02/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	49/10	-
03/12/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	77/5	-
29/10/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/5	-

Count Of Amazonia

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 33-25

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking an eighth win); solid effort 42 days ago in an optional claimer; he shouldn't be far away if duplicating the form of his last win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	28/5	-
24/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/1	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	41/10	-
29/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	38/5	-
24/07/23	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	8 / 13	79/2	-
11/06/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/2	-

Hurricane Cloud

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 34-673

Comment: Not beaten far 28 days ago in front of Mackinnon in an optional claimer; no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	11/2	-
10/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	12/5	-
29/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	67/10	-
18/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/5	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-

Sydney Street

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 051-53

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year and proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win); finished third, beaten just over 1l to Ottoman Prince two months ago in a claimer; claiming value rises from $28k last time; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	109/10	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	27/10	-
24/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	61/10	-
26/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	53/10	-
07/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	89/10	-
04/02/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	87/10	-

Ottoman Prince

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 464-41

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a claimer two months ago did so accounting for three of these rivals, ending losing run; successful four times from 13 career runs; respected as he can go well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	59/5	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	63/10	-
18/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	59/10	-
28/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	35/2	-
08/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
07/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	4/1	-

Calm Sea

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Jorge Periban Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: -80

Comment: Finished tenth of 12 in an allowance optional claimer two months ago; achieved three wins at this venue but largely disappointing since successful in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita last June; claiming value now drops from $50k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	148/5	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	13/1	-
22/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/5	-
26/07/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 5	83/10	-
09/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/5	-
19/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-

Mackinnon

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 453-55

Comment: Is a multiple winner at this distance (all wins at this trip); finished just behind Hurricane Cloud when fifth four weeks ago in an optional claimer; has shown some ability on occasion and deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	21/5	-
10/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	5/1	-
05/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	12/5	-
05/07/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	67/10	-
17/05/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	7/10	-
21/04/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	127/10	-

Caisson

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Mark Rheinford Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 5221-

Comment: Successful by just under 2l at Turf Paradise four months ago in an allowance optional claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last six; returns from a break today; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	3/5	-
03/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
18/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	57/5	-
13/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	202/5	-
18/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	123/10	-
14/10/23	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	22/5	-

Sbagliato

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-75

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth in an allowance optional claimer on first outing for new trainer at Turf Paradise last month; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win); now moved up in the grades (in for $32k); facing a testing assignment and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	53/10	-
23/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	8/5	-
27/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
11/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	86/5	-

Del Mar Jerry

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1/11-

Comment: Bumped at the start when winning with a bit in hand last May in a claimer; completed hat-trick last time; returns from a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
24/04/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
30/12/23	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
06/11/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	86/5	-
09/10/23	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	87/10	-
14/08/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	49/5	-

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Santa Anita

01:08

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: JUDGE MILLER looks set for a big run. He knows how to get his head in front, while Traegar and Ultimate Gamble are among the dangers.

Judge Miller

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1/123-

Comment: Finished third but only beaten 4½l over 1m2f here (Grade 2) last May; successful twice in his last four starts; has had some time off; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-
20/04/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 4	3/10	-
24/02/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
26/12/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
19/11/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-

Traegar

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 1/131/

Comment: Got home in front by 1½l at Churchill Downs over 7f (allowance optional claimer) in 2023; has chalked up four wins from his last seven; long absence to overcome; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	169/100	-
28/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	351/100	-
15/01/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
04/12/22	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
29/10/22	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
30/09/22	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-

Ultimate Gamble

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2/414-

Comment: On target twice in his last five outings; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) in an allowance optional claimer at Del Mar in July; back from an absence here; has a reasonable shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	13/5	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
28/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	4/1	-
30/04/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
01/04/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
14/08/22	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	33/10	-

See Through It

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Genaro Vallejo Age/Wt: 8/9-0 F: 1-5515

Comment: Has achieved 17 wins from 51 career runs; not disgraced when fifth 37 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; in for a $80k tag so down in class ($100k last time); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	107/10	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/2	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	209/10	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	99/10	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
30/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 7	13/1	-

Vlahos

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 46-135

Comment: A stakes winner in January at this track; last of five over 7f here (Grade 3) 36 days ago; might find this company a little easier but others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 5	38/5	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 3	9/10	-
26/11/24	Zia Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-
01/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	36/5	-
05/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	2/1	-

Mbagnick

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Jeff Mullins Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 3-0243

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 4l third 36 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; running consistently; tag has been raised to $80k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/5	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 5	73/5	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	2 / 3	8/5	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	312/5	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	45/2	-
27/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	267/10	-

Ga Mo Tak

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 13398-

Comment: Scored three in 12 outings overseas; making debut on these shores for a top stable; will be an interesting one to watch in the betting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/12/24	Hipodromo Chile / Stakes / F	1	8 / 16	14/1	-
26/10/24	Hipodromo Chile / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	6/5	-
05/10/24	Hipodromo Chile / Stakes / F	1	3 / 14	11/2	-
07/09/24	Hipodromo Chile / Stakes / F	1	3 / 14	11/10	-
20/07/24	Hipodromo Chile / Stakes / F	-	1 / 12	3/2	-
29/06/24	Hipodromo Chile / Stakes / F	1	4 / 14	27/10	-

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Santa Anita

01:38

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BIG POP is taken to enhance a fine record at this sort of trip and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. J And M Express is another for the shortlist.

Elegant Sway

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Andy Mathis Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 62-434

Comment: Not far behind two of these rivals dropped back in distance when fourth of eight last month on first run for this trainer in an allowance race; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/10	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	217/2	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	212/5	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	251/10	-
20/10/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	57/5	-

Quick Omen

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Debbie Winick Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0315-8

Comment: Close up behind Lamporghini when eighth New Year's Eve (bobbled at the start) in an allowance optional claimer; has won over C&D; back from an absence here; this looks a fair heat so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	251/10	-
08/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/2	-
12/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	99/5	-
25/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	86/5	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	253/10	-
25/05/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	197/10	-

Big Pop

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 13-31

Comment: Few miles on the clock with this her fifth race; problems at the start (stumbled) when winning by 1l 42 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; big run on the cards as pleasing in workout seven days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	13/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/1	-
15/02/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-

J And M Express

Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: M Puype Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 35-22

Comment: Fair form when 3½l second here over 1m (optional claimer) 48 days ago; this is the only ride on the card for Kent Desormeaux; this represents a step up in class but should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
21/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	97/5	-
07/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	101/10	-
17/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	59/10	-
17/08/24	Santa Rosa / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	36/5	-
08/07/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/10	-

Petit Filet

Jockey: Diego Herrera Trainer: Brian Cunningham Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 87531-

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer last June; has had some time off; no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/2	-
11/05/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
22/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	47/10	-
03/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	81/2	-
13/01/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	131/10	-
11/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	7/2	-

Draw Me

Jockey: Hugo Herrera Trainer: Terri Eaton Age/Wt: 8/9-0 F: 45-723

Comment: Good effort when beaten into third by just under 2l over 4½f at Los Alamitos (allowance race (mixed)) last month; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	41/10	-
09/02/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	131/10	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	863/10	-
13/12/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	511/10	-
08/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	25/2	-
05/10/24	Fresno / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	56/5	-

Blevys Tiger

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Manuel Badilla Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1/139-2

Comment: Finished in front of Blue Wildcat and Elegant Sway over 6½f here (allowance race) when close second last month; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	121/10	-
03/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	361/10	-
21/07/24	Sacramento / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	39/5	-
21/06/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	23/10	-
02/10/23	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
05/09/23	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-

Gianis Girl

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo Trainer: Duff Shidaker Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-5512

Comment: Regularly sighted outside of thoroughbred races; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 2-12; decent effort when 25-1 runner-up (Los Alamitos) four weeks ago in an allowance race (quarter horse); first attempt on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	251/10	-
10/03/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
16/02/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	30/1	-
19/01/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	108/5	-
23/12/24	Los Alamitos / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-
02/12/24	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	237/10	-

Lady Run

Jockey: Henry Lopez Trainer: Felix Gonzalez Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 5-244

Comment: Victories in mixed races to her name; has hit the frame in several recent runs; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Los Alamitos (beaten 6l) in an allowance race (mixed) last month; claiming debut; first attempt on turf; this looks a fair heat so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	51/2	-
23/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	93/10	-
27/01/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	11/5	-
09/12/24	Los Alamitos / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	57/5	-
18/11/24	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	39/5	-
04/11/24	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-

Blue Wildcat

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 2-4233

Comment: Smart performer at one stage; fair third of eight four weeks ago (split Blevys Tiger and Elegant Sway) in an allowance race; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	26/5	-
03/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/2	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	157/10	-
13/12/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	66/5	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	291/5	-

Baby Kristen

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Bill McLean Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 8-8654

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth here two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; better than this level in her prime and record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 11-31); tag drops from $32k to $20k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	32/5	-
23/02/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	29/5	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	27/2	-
01/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	38/5	-
08/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	69/5	-
09/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	5/2	-

Lamporghini

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5-31665

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; comfortably beaten finishing fifth 36 days ago in an optional claimer; up in class to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	29/5	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	299/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	14/5	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	5/1	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	38/5	-

Ultimate Hy

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: Genaro Vallejo Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 3-218

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 21l into eighth) on debut for new trainer last Friday in an allowance optional claimer; cut above this level in her prime and likes it here (three wins); runs off the same tag as last time ($20k); down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	49/10	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	19/10	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	27/2	-
12/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	56/5	-

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