Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
CHARMZ AWAY (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4.5 lengths when fifth in a 1106m contest at this track a month ago. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. VIDEO REVIEW (9) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 12 lengths into sixth over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf. Finds a suitable race and can get the job done. BRAHMS MENDELSSOHN (6) finished second, beaten 9 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he was prominent at the bend. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. POP PAUL (2) resumes from a spell of nine months. Could only manage to finish seventh at the latest run over 1609m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix.
Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at this track on January 15 over 1207m, 10 len behind Singlemore carrying 56kg at $17.20. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Del Mar on July 31 over 1106m, 12 len behind Harbor Code carrying 56kg at $14.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 15/01/2026 | 125 | MDN CLM 45 | $31,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:10.58 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $17.20 |
| 6/6 | 12/09/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,581.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Jose Valdivia Jr | 56.5kg | 1:37.67 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $15.40 |
| 9/11 | 31/07/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Jose Valdivia Jr | 56kg | 1:04.36 | 10-11-9 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $14.70 |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2025 | 80 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,872.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Jose Valdivia Jr | 57kg | 1:17.53 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $9.70 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2025 | 40 | MDN OCLM 3U | $33,546.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Alex M Cruz | 56kg | 1:09.56 | 6-5-8 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.90 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 45 | $59,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:10.98 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Kent Desormeaux
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Churchill Downs June 1 over 1609m, 19 len behind Spurgeon with 53.5kg at $10.68. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Churchill Downs May 10 over 1207m, 8 len behind Redacted with 53.5kg at $41.42. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/06/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:37.07 | 2-7-7 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $10.68 |
| 6/10 | 10/05/2025 | 125 | MDN 3U | $143,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:10.23 | 9-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $41.42 |
| 9/9 | 05/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | K Desormeaux | 55.5kg | 1:09.22 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $52.10 |
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Solo Gano with 56kg at $6.40. Before that 5th of 7 at Los Alamitos on December 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind B Grayson carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 45 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:05.15 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $6.40 |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,942.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:10.13 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:03.57 | 3-7-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $23.70 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | 246 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Good | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:11.63 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,637.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:12.64 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $104,334.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:17.41 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Tiago Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, second last of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1106m, 8 len behind Solo Gano with 56kg at $35. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:05.15 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $35.00 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (King Of Jazz - Wild N Sly) at the races for the first time. This looks a tricky race for him.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at this track on January 15 over 1207m, 9 len behind Singlemore carrying 56kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Los Alamitos on July 6 over 1308m, 11 len behind Day At The Track carrying 53.5kg at $10.30. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | 67 | MDN CLM 45 | $31,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:10.58 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:36.52 | 5-4-8 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $16.90 |
| 6/11 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 1-2-6 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $50.20 |
| 10/11 | 23/08/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55kg | 1:43.91 | 1-6-10 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $38.40 |
| 6/8 | 06/07/2025 | 50 | MDN 3U | $68,807.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Drayden Van Dyke | 53.5kg | 1:17.48 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $10.30 |
| 8/12 | 17/05/2025 | 183 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:17.94 | 4-3-8 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $10.60 |
Jockey: Alfredo Bautista
Weight: 54kgs
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Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track May 17 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Begin Again carrying 54kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at this track December 29 2024 over 1207m, 17 len behind Bruckner with 55.5kg at $15. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 273 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 | 17/05/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 35 | $21,094.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:41.79 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 10/11 | 03/04/2025 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,974.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:15.81 | 7-11-10 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/10 | 24/03/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,017.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:17.78 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 02/03/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 45 | $36,918.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:40.26 | 8-5-5 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $94.70 |
| 7/9 | 25/01/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 45 | $32,258.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:18.71 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $75.80 |
| 4/9 | 29/12/2024 | 183 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,817.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:10.55 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1106m, 18 len behind Solo Gano with 56kg at $35.60. The race before that second last in a small field at Del Mar on November 16 over 1207m, 11 len behind Fire Mountain carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/01/2026 | 60 | MDN CLM 45 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:05.15 | 7-6-8 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $35.60 |
| 5/6 | 16/11/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Good | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:11.63 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $5.60 |
| 6/9 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $50,228.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:05.91 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $14.20 |
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up today. Last start ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on January 19 over 1207m, 12 len behind Artic Power carrying 56kg at $2.80. At only start last preparation 4th of 7 at Del Mar on August 21 over 1006m, 2 len behind Mutt Dillin with 54.5kg at $1.30. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/01/2026 | 151 | MDN CLM 45 | $52,317.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:09.14 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2025 | 69 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:58.64 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 13/06/2025 | 225 | MDN CLM 35 | $51,322.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:15.30 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.60 |
| 8/10 | 31/10/2024 | 26 | MDN 2 | $78,035.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:36.90 | 3-2-8 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:35.17 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $17.40 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $110,294.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:36.05 | 3-4-7 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $11.70 |
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Danzing Candy - Mika The Mistress) at the races for the first time. Prefer to see under race conditions.
Jockey: Edwin Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Kantharos out of Miss Netta on debut. Purchased for USD $ 25,000 (Keeneland - USA 2023 September Yearling Sale). Maybe later.