Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
FRENCH MOONLIGHT (3) finished second, beaten 0.8 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at this track (Turf) after she was prominent at the bend. Ready to go one better. SUNTORY TIME (4) made good late inroads and got up for third when resuming over today's trip at this track (Turf) last start. Should go well again. TIS SUNRISE (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.1 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. MPERFECTION (7) returned from a spell a month ago when she was beaten 4 lengths into sixth over 1609m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Alfredo Bautista
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on January 25 over 1207m, 5 len behind Subtle Knowledge with 56kg at $24.40. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on January 9 over 1609m, 9 len behind Gemadini with 56kg at $23.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM FM 45 | $25,411.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 56kg | 1:12.97 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $24.40 |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 45 | $31,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:38.39 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $23.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,971.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:38.62 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $24.20 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:37.92 | 10-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $39.70 |
| 8/10 | 12/10/2025 | 23 | MDN FM 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:36.13 | 7-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $88.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,936.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 54.5kg | 1:38.22 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 4th of 9 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Green Zone carrying 56kg at $13.80. At only start last preparation 4th of 11 at Del Mar on July 27 over 1609m, 3 len behind Hello Kid O Kid O carrying 54.5kg at $67.30. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/01/2026 | 165 | MDN FM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:37.67 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $13.80 |
| 4/11 | 27/07/2025 | 64 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:37.28 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $67.30 |
| 6/7 | 24/05/2025 | 28 | MDN FM 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 51.5kg | 1:36.74 | 3-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $37.20 |
| 7/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN FM 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Welfin R Orantes | 51.5kg | 1:10.84 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $46.70 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Green Zone carrying 56kg at $2.70. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track on May 24 over 1609m, 5 len behind Less Is More with 53.5kg at $7.70. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/01/2026 | 88 | MDN FM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:37.67 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2025 | 37 | MDN FM 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:36.13 | 2-4-4 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2025 | 42 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:36.58 | 8-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.80 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2025 | 62 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:36.61 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.70 |
| 6/7 | 24/05/2025 | 28 | MDN FM 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 53.5kg | 1:37.42 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.70 |
| 10/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN FM 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Armando Ayuso | 53.5kg | 1:10.84 | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Mike Smith
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 9 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 0.9 len behind Green Zone carrying 56kg at $3.30. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on March 23 over 1811m, 1.4 len behind Wink And A Grin carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | 291 | MDN FM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:37.67 | 9-7-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 23/03/2025 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:50.30 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.40 |
| 5/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:36.53 | 11-8-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at this track on January 16 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Della Terra with 56kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Del Mar on November 14 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Dramaticattraction carrying 55.5kg at $10.70. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 22 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 | 16/01/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM FM 45 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:05.79 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:37.92 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $10.70 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,459.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Brayan Pena | 55.5kg | 1:04.93 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 7th of 9 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 7 len behind Green Zone with 56kg at $36.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on January 31 2025 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Thirst For Passion carrying 56kg at $4.40. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 286 | MDN FM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:37.67 | 1-3-7 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $36.50 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2025 | 56 | MDN FM 35 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:37.09 | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 26.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | MDN FM 45 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:37.38 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 01/01/2025 | 213 | MDN FM 4U | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:37.38 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.40 |
| 6/10 | 02/06/2024 | 30 | MDN FM 35 | $81,571.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 53.5kg | 1:16.22 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $65.50 |
| 7/7 | 03/05/2024 | - | MDN FM 35 | $82,569.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:09.97 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 4 len behind Green Zone with 56kg at $33.30. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Del Mar on July 27 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Hello Kid O Kid O carrying 54.5kg at $25.90. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 88 | MDN FM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:37.67 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $33.30 |
| 3/10 | 12/10/2025 | 37 | MDN FM 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:36.13 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $38.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 1:36.58 | 9-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $44.60 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2025 | 19 | MDN FM 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:44.05 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $44.10 |
| 7/11 | 27/07/2025 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Jeremy Laprida | 54.5kg | 1:37.28 | 8-10-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $25.90 |
| 5/12 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN FM 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Jeremy Laprida | 54kg | 1:35.93 | 11-8-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $104.90 |