Santa Anita Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
NO MORE DING DONGS (3) is struggling to find the winners' circle but has been around the mark, last start finishing second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). In-form five-year-old gelding so this is his chance to grab that elusive victory. MAGIC CONNECTION (2) disappointed last time when seventh over 1308m at this track (Dirt) after a close second at Los Alamitos (Dirt) the run prior. Better suited at this shorter trip so looks sure to feature. THREE GEORGES (5) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 8 lengths into ninth over 1308m at this track. Faces an easier assignment so he is a key runner. NOVINOPHOBIA (4) finished ninth over 1207m at Los Alamitos (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on June 20. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Tiago Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 56 day let-up. First-up 11th of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1207m, 16 len behind Self Sufficient with 54kg at $113. Last start ran last in a small field at Los Alamitos on December 13 over 1207m, 17 len behind Dirty Words with 54.5kg at $54.90. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
Last Starts 56 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 | 13/12/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $32,159.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54.5kg | 1:09.01 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $54.90 |
| 11/14 | 25/10/2025 | 135 | CLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:11.14 | 8-11-11 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $113.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 35 | $20,995.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/05/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM 35 | $21,094.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:41.79 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 8/9 | 29/03/2025 | 62 | MDN 35 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 6-9-8 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $111.60 |
| 5/7 | 26/01/2025 | 63 | MDN CLM 45 | $53,226.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Heavy | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 1:19.03 | 2-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $59.80 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on January 11 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Ballyhooligan with 56kg at $19.90. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Los Alamitos on December 7 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Ya'll Come with 55.5kg at $25.40. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 27 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 | 11/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $41,854.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:16.49 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $19.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $44,410.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:03.52 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $25.40 |
| 6/6 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $39,574.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:03.01 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $39,574.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:14.94 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $10.20 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $51,988.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54.5kg | 1:15.16 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $29.10 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:03.60 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $22.90 |

Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on January 10 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Handsome Ticket with 56kg at $3.60. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Los Alamitos on December 13 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dirty Words with 56.5kg at $2.10. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $26,906.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:09.75 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $32,159.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:09.01 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:09.41 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/14 | 25/10/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:11.14 | 11-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.90 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $39,755.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:09.81 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $6.80 |
| 7/12 | 10/08/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:03.96 | 1-6-7 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Los Alamitos June 20 over 1207m, 17 len behind Jarama carrying 56kg at $9.20. Previously first up; second last in a small field at this track May 3 over 1106m, 8 len behind Zombo Bombo carrying 57kg at $21. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 232 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/06/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $32,659.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:09.86 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $9.20 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $40,625.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:04.40 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/05/2025 | 91 | CLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:03.34 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $35,484.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:05.25 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $29.10 |
| 5/13 | 05/01/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $35,484.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:12.20 | 13-6-5 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $25.60 |
| 6/6 | 15/12/2024 | 21 | CLM 3 | $36,980.00 | Pleasanton | 1207m | Fast | Aburto Luis Manuel Jimenez | 55kg | 1:11.35 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at this track on January 11 over 1308m, 8 len behind Ballyhooligan with 56kg at $35.30. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Del Mar on August 31 2024 over 1207m, 9 len behind I'm A Bad Boy with 54.5kg at $21.60. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.
Last Starts 27 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 | 11/01/2026 | 112 | HCP 4U | $41,854.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:16.49 | 1-8-9 | 9 |
| 8.7L | $35.30 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $33,639.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 53.5kg | 1:36.72 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $11.50 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55kg | 1:42.86 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $17.90 |
| 12/12 | 02/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 54.5kg | 1:34.93 | 5-12-12 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $39.40 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2025 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,336.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 53.5kg | 1:16.52 | 4-10-10 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $22.10 |
| 4/6 | 11/05/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 55.5kg | 1:35.81 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 3 len at Los Alamitos Qh January 24 over 914m defeating Summer Haze with 57kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Del Mar on August 23 over 1207m, 8 len behind Ten Figures with 56kg at $6.20. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 154 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,432.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 57kg | 0:53.19 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:10.82 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $6.20 |
| 8/11 | 31/07/2025 | 257 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:04.36 | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $8.40 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 0:57.47 | 8-2-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $31.10 |
| 5/7 | 20/10/2024 | 56 | MDN CLM 35 | $43,353.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:05.91 | 5-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $7.80 |
| 7/9 | 25/08/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 0:56.91 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 5 over 1106m, 5 len behind Naval Harbor with 56.5kg at $15.40. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Los Alamitos Qh on January 25 over 905m, nose behind Far Over Loaded carrying 56kg at $3.30. Hard to have on recent performances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/01/2026 | 51 | CLM 3U | $17,937.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 0:52.58 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | 159 | CLM 3U | $19,908.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56.5kg | 1:04.67 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $15.40 |
| 5/6 | 29/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $13,219.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56.5kg | 0:52.07 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 14/06/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,219.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56.5kg | 0:53.11 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 23/05/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 35 | $21,094.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 57kg | 1:06.54 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $14.90 |
| 8/12 | 04/05/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $23,438.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:11.69 | 1-8-8 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $15.10 |