Santa Anita Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
BLACKSMITH (5) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when third at this track (Dirt) over 1609m, beaten one length. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Hasn't been far away this time in work with three minor placings from four starts. Among the leading chances. SHARONS BEACH (3) showed good early dash when resuming last start and held on well to finish 0.3 lengths back in second over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. AUTHENTIC PATRIOT (2) stepped out for his debut over 1308m at Del Mar (Dirt) back on November 22 and finished sixth, beaten 6 lengths. Should be thereabouts. OUT OF THE WOODS (6) was beaten 5 lengths into fifth in a 1811m contest at Santa Anita Turf last time out. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 6 over 1308m, 41 len behind Greenwich Village with 55.5kg at $93.90. Last start got back early in a small field at this track on January 18 over 1106m, 7 len behind Original One with 55.5kg at $12.30. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 18/01/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:05.73 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $12.30 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 55.5kg | 1:15.70 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 41.0L | $93.90 |
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 10 at Del Mar on November 22 over 1308m, 6 len behind So Happy with 55.5kg at $9.60. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:16.09 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at this track on January 23 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind Liam Smith carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Colonial Downs on August 9 over 1408m, 9 len behind Nothing Personal carrying 54kg at $2.70. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 23/01/2026 | 167 | MDN OCLM 3 | $53,812.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:15.95 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:19.90 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs Inner Turf | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:36.93 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months second last in a small field at this track on December 28 over 1308m, 9 len behind Secured Freedom carrying 55.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on September 27 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Provenance with 55.5kg at $10.30. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 50 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 | 28/12/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:10.40 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.30 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:08.83 | 8-5-6 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $21.50 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Robusta with 55.5kg at $1.70. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Los Alamitos in the G2 Los Alamitos Futurity on December 13 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Litmus Test with 54.5kg at $5. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:35.73 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $306,279.00 | Los Alamitos | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:42.38 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:16.09 | 2-8-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:15.72 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on January 25 over 1811m, 5 len behind Army Man carrying 55.5kg at $9.70. Before that 6th of 12 at Del Mar on November 30 over 1811m, 6 len behind Plutarch carrying 55.5kg at $9.30. Nicely placed to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:47.46 | 3-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $9.70 |
| 6/12 | 30/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:49.69 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $9.30 |
| 5/7 | 13/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:38.01 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 37.1L | $8.30 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:08.83 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $24.50 |