Santa Anita Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Starter Optional Claiming
LIAM SMITH (4) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by 0.3 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he should be in the finish. SENDIT MO (3) saluted at Del Mar two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when in the firing line on the corner before finishing second over 1207m at this track, beaten 0.1 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can return to the winner's circle. MY BOY STAN (5) is a talented gelding who was well held last time out in the tougher won by Start The Ride over 1710m at this track, beaten 39 lengths into ninth. Is going well this campaign, recording a win and a minor placing from three starts. One of the main contenders. STRAIGHT BUZZIN (6) won on debut last time out two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1106m at this track, getting home by 2.75 lengths. Should run very well.
Jockey: Tiago Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently won by 2.5 len at Los Alamitos December 13 over 1609m defeating Golden Chaser carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1609m, 11 len behind Unrivaled Time carrying 55.5kg at $13.20. Hard to have.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/12/2025 | 55 | MDN CLM 2 | $30,628.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:40.98 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 7/11 | 19/10/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:35.05 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $13.20 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:04.65 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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He is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning post a big 5 len win. Mountaineer Park October 22 over 1006m defeating Titanio with 54kg at $4.20. On debut second last of 8 at Colonial Downs August 7 over 1106m, 10 len behind Mr Randy carrying 54kg at $6.60. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 107 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 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $25,875.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Fast | Sergio Figueroa | 54kg | 0:58.63 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 10/11 | 01/10/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,343.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:37.49 | 10-11-10 | 10 |
| 33.9L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sergio Figueroa | 54kg | 1:10.94 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $18.60 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:05.02 | 2-5-7 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind Marcos Performance carrying 55.5kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Del Mar November 28 over 1106m defeating L Rankin with 54kg at $3.80. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/01/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:09.01 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 55 | HCP 2 | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 54kg | 1:03.83 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 12/12 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 54.5kg | 0:55.85 | 2-12-12 | 12 |
| 11.9L | $35.80 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:02.79 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:03.64 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $11.80 |
| 6/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:57.32 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at this track on December 28 over 1308m, 9 len behind Secured Freedom with 55.5kg at $22.30. Last start won by a 0.3 len at this track January 23 over 1308m defeating Sharons Beach carrying 55kg at $2.30. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 14 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 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN OCLM 3 | $53,812.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 1:15.95 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 6/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $22.30 |
Jockey: Hector Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start ran last of 9 at this track in LR on January 17 over 1710m, 39 len behind Start The Ride carrying 56kg at $9.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on December 6 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Timeless Victory with 54kg at $2.80. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:44.55 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $9.80 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $64,122.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:12.78 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Geovanni Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; won by 2.75 len at this track January 18 over 1106m defeating Lake Smokin with 55.5kg at $7.50. Improvement likely.
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 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:05.43 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Los Alamitos on December 6 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Italio carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Del Mar on November 28 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Sendit Mo with 55.5kg at $9.40. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 62 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 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | HCP 2 | $52,067.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:03.91 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 2 | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:03.83 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $9.40 |
| 7/10 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $266,362.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:23.38 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $35.90 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:17.15 | 9-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $23.20 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:04.65 | 9-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:04.72 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $19.00 |