Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
ROSTOVSKY (4) has been in the money five times including first-up last start on January 9 when third over 1609m at Santa Anita (Turf). Goes well here with four top-three finishes to his credit. A maiden win looks imminent. BOTH SIDES OF BAD (3) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1609m at Santa Anita (Turf). Likely improver with strong prospects. LORENZO BERNINI (1) returned from a spell five weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 2.75 lengths into fifth over 1609m at Santa Anita. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ISLAND PARADISE (2) is a two-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 5.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at Santa Anita (Turf). Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 9 at Santa Anita on January 8 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Sweet Odyssey carrying 56kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Del Mar on July 26 over 1609m, 7 len behind Broski carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 82 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 3-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 18/10/2025 | 55 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,228.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:35.26 | 5-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:36.27 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $15.40 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:35.56 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:22.24 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $51.60 |

Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First start 3rd of 9 at Del Mar on November 7 over 1609m, 1.4 len behind Highplainsdrifter with 55.5kg at $15.80. Returned from break 5th of 9 at Santa Anita on January 15 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Strait Up Country carrying 56kg at $14.10. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 69 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $14.10 |
| 3/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:36.53 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Santa Anita on January 8 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Sweet Odyssey carrying 56kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Wyoming Downs on July 19 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Track Robber carrying 57kg at $9.10. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 36 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 | 82 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $8.60 |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2025 | 47 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,228.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | 1:35.26 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $67,278.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:37.00 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $20.30 |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | 41 | MDN 35 | $19,878.00 | Wyoming Downs | 1207m | Fast | Keivan Serrano | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 10-7-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.10 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2025 | 625 | MDN 35 | $17,107.00 | Energy Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose Miguel Vazquez | 58.5kg | 1:08.60 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.10 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $55,641.00 | Meadowlands | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 53kg | 1:45.79 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 28.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up today. Last run 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on January 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Kokosan with 56kg at $3.70. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Del Mar on November 2 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Final Edition carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | 68 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 02/11/2025 | 372 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:42.47 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 35 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55kg | 1:48.32 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2024 | 48 | MDN 35 | $79,412.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55kg | 1:33.61 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2024 | 22 | MDN 3U | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:48.62 | 6-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/07/2024 | 49 | MDN 3U | $112,782.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:35.68 | 11-9-7 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, got back early 7th of 9 at Santa Anita on January 15 over 1609m, 8 len behind Strait Up Country carrying 56kg at $17.70. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $17.70 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
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It is resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Los Alamitos December 8 2024 over 1609m, 15 len behind New King with 55.5kg at $20. On debut seventh of 10 at Santa Anita September 29 2024 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Sine Qua Non carrying 55kg at $48.70. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 432 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/12/2024 | 43 | MDN 3U | $60,092.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:36.57 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/10/2024 | 27 | MDN 35 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:48.32 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $16.20 |
| 7/10 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $79,412.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Joseph Talamo | 55kg | 1:08.59 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $48.70 |