Santa Anita Park Race 3 - Affirmed S. Stakes
GAMING (3) was in contention all the way and fought on for third last start over 1609m in the G2 Pat Day Mile Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done. NEVADA BEACH (1) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1609m at this track (Dirt) seven weeks ago. Will come on following that run and looks tough to hold out again. WESTWOOD (2) is a three-year-old returning from a spell of nine weeks. Opened the last preparation with a respectable third, beaten 6 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Sure to be competitive with so few opponents. RANK (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4 lengths away in second over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Hard to leave out.
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 0.8 len at this track April 19 over 1609m defeating Rank carrying 53.5kg at $2.70.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:37.07 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Tiago Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at this track in the G1 Santa Anita Derby April 5 over 1811m, 9 len behind Journalism carrying 56kg at $45. Previously first up; third in a small field at this track February 14 over 1609m, 6 len behind Baeza carrying 55kg at $40.40.
Last Starts 63 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 | 05/04/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3 | $798,722.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:49.56 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $45.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,334.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | 1:43.94 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2025 | 196 | MDN 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | 1:37.84 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $40.40 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 0:57.80 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $24.80 |
Jockey: Hector Berrios
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Oaklawn Park in LR on March 30 over 1609m, 4 len behind Clever Again carrying 55kg at $2. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs in the G2 Pat Day Mile Stakes on May 3 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Macho Music with 55.5kg at $4.72. Profiles nicely.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/05/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3 | $937,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:35.65 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.72 |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2025 | 64 | LR OPEN 3 | $316,957.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:37.13 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/01/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,612,903.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53kg | 1:45.86 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 14/12/2024 | 43 | G2 OPEN 2 | $308,166.00 | Los Alamitos | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:43.04 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/11/2024 | 54 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.07 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/09/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $441,176.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:23.02 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1308m, 4 len behind Concord Bridge with 53.5kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 19 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Nevada Beach with 53.5kg at $3.50.
Last Starts 34 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 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | MDN OCLM 35 | $54,688.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:15.33 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:37.07 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:50.51 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $4.90 |
| 5/6 | 09/03/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $160,514.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:35.08 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $16.70 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:37.84 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 04/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:35.91 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |