Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
SHADY STRIPES (5) finished third last time out over 1106m at this track (Dirt), making it four career minor placings. Yet to miss the top-three in two runs at this circuit. Among the leading players. TWISTED HUMOR (8) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when second over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Has a high cruising speed. Best figures should see her run well. MERIDIAN MAE (7) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then she was never in contention and was beaten 17 lengths when tenth in a 1207m contest at Santa Anita Turf five weeks ago. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. CALIFORNIA CAT (9) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Edward Freeman. By Surf Cat from California Moon. Top-three chance.
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on January 17 over 1207m, 18 len behind Still Unwritten carrying 55.5kg at $65.40. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:09.30 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $65.40 |
Jockey: Geovanni Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on January 9 over 1106m, 14 len behind Dakota's Shadow with 55.5kg at $12.50. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on January 30 over 1609m, 17 len behind Authentically carrying 55.5kg at $7. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM F 3 | $38,864.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:43.21 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/01/2026 | 90 | MDN CLM F 3 | $31,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:03.15 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $12.50 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM F 2 | $50,228.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:05.77 | 9-9-PU | 2 |
| 99.0L | $29.90 |
| 5/6 | 21/09/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $68,807.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:04.38 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $21.40 |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM F 2 | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Barandela | 55.5kg | 1:05.75 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $17.20 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 0:58.67 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $58.40 |
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Passion For Gold out of Sunshine Laurie. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 8 at Emerald Downs on July 26 over 1006m, 14 len behind Bewitching Joy carrying 51.5kg at $9.24. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 210 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 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $35,168.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 51.5kg | 0:58.74 | 3-6-8 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $9.24 |
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Los Alamitos on December 12 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Emma G with 55.5kg at $2.70. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on January 23 over 1106m, 6 len behind Tammy Baby with 55.5kg at $3.10. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:05.60 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | 104 | MDN CLM F 2 | $45,942.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:05.59 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:11.27 | 5-4-7 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2025 | 75 | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1006m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 0:58.13 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 54kg | 0:51.99 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 11 at Del Mar on November 16 over 1106m, 3 len behind Final Table Lady carrying 55.5kg at $16.30. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:04.67 | 10-7-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $16.30 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th in a small field at this track on December 29 over 1207m, 10 len behind Billie Holiday carrying 55.5kg at $13.10. Last start second last of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on January 17 over 1207m, 17 len behind Famous Forza with 55.5kg at $23.30. Sure to be about the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | 7-9-10 | 9 |
| 17.7L | $23.30 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:10.37 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $13.10 |
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 9 over 1106m, 7 len behind Dakota's Shadow with 55.5kg at $4.90. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on January 23 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Tammy Baby with 55.5kg at $4.30. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:05.60 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/12 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $31,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:03.15 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $4.90 |