Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
LEYAS CANDY (6) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. That followed a win at Los Alamitos at the previous outing. Has the talent to figure prominently. RESEMBLANCE (2) lines up for the hat-trick after registering a strong win last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 0.8 lengths. Has never missed the frame at this venue, including two wins. Bold showing expected. PASS THE BATON (3) turned in a moderate run over this journey last time out, settling in a rearwards position and failing to feature when eighth over 1609m at this track (Dirt). The engagement of Ricardo Gonzalez is noteworthy. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. CONTRARY CHIEFTAIN (5) improved sharply last time out to score by 6 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt) two-and-a-half weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on January 19 over 1609m, 16 len behind Ghazaaly with 55.5kg at $4.90. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Resemblance with 56kg at $2.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:36.49 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:38.22 | 7-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/12/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $39,816.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56.5kg | 1:36.79 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $38,168.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:38.49 | 8-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | M Demuro | 56.5kg | 1:46.43 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $23.80 |
| 10/10 | 15/08/2025 | 166 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:35.55 | 10-8-10 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $17.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track January 8 over 1609m defeating Maniatic with 56kg at $9.60. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Los Alamitos December 13 over 1609m defeating Please Focus carrying 56kg at $4.40. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:38.22 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $9.60 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $38,285.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:37.88 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $42,748.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56.5kg | 1:36.39 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $33,639.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:36.72 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |
| 7/11 | 31/08/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $43,411.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:09.78 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $5.80 |
| 4/6 | 20/07/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:38.39 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 25 over 1609m, 13 len behind Berlin Wall carrying 56kg at $15.20. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on January 10 over 1609m, 12 len behind Cali Cat with 56kg at $36.60. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 12 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 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:37.98 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $15.20 |
| 10/11 | 10/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:34.84 | 10-8-10 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $36.60 |
| 5/9 | 30/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1:43.88 | 6-7-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $24.80 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1:38.48 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.90 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $51,988.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $17.90 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $42,813.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1:36.67 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 3 len behind Resemblance carrying 55.5kg at $5. The race before that second last of 10 at Del Mar on November 16 over 1609m, 17 len behind Low Expectations carrying 56.5kg at $5. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 53 | CLM 4U | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:38.22 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $48,855.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:37.46 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,865.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:35.95 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.20 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $43,411.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | M Demuro | 56.5kg | 1:36.25 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $40,310.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | M Demuro | 56.5kg | 1:38.54 | 8-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/06/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $34,215.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:37.26 | 7-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track January 18 over 1609m defeating Alpine Thunder carrying 55.5kg at $1.60. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 4 len behind Resemblance with 55.5kg at $4.90. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | CLM 4U | $27,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:38.22 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.90 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $24,427.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:45.62 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $38,168.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 1:38.49 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 32.1L | $8.60 |
| 7/7 | 26/10/2025 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:38.48 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 1:35.73 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start in a small field at this track on January 19 over 1609m, 8 len behind Ghazaaly with 55.5kg at $9.60. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Los Alamitos December 5 over 1609m defeating So I'm Told carrying 56kg at $3. Can make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | 45 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:36.49 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $9.60 |
| 1/7 | 05/12/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $42,879.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:37.61 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/10/2025 | 52 | CLM 3U | $35,008.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:37.83 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 28/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $38,760.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:02.78 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:03.90 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | 1:36.67 | 3-5-8 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1609m, 6 len behind Mr Disrespectful with 56.5kg at $45.80. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Los Alamitos on December 13 over 1609m, 0.4 len behind Resemblance with 56kg at $5.50. Likely to play a big role.
Last Starts 39 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 | 29/12/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56.5kg | 1:36.64 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $45.80 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $38,285.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:37.88 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 30/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:43.88 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $45.30 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56.5kg | 1:38.48 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,336.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:35.72 | 8-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.20 |
| 3/10 | 23/08/2025 | 126 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 56.5kg | 1:35.69 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.90 |