Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
JOHN METCALFE (4) was well fancied last start over 1609m at this track (Turf) when ninth, beaten 16 lengths. Blinkers go on today; looks a top chance. DR FILKINS (1) was in the firing line on the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1609m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ROBIN OLDS (8) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1609m at this track (Turf) in a tougher race. Tricky draw to overcome but he is a strong chance. CHIEF RESIDENT (5) was in the money on debut before finishing fourth last time, beaten 3.5 lengths over 1106m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Has upside and can measure up.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Scatalotadingdong carrying 55.5kg at $10.30. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on January 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dark Omen with 55.5kg at $31.90. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $10.30 |
| 7/9 | 10/01/2026 | 47 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:08.66 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $31.90 |
| 4/9 | 24/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 0:59.36 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.30 |
| 3/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:15.38 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $54.90 |
Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last run 5th of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Romantic Ride with 55.5kg at $100.50. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at Del Mar on September 7 over 1106m, 17 len behind Ocean Bear with 55.5kg at $71.80. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 33 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 | 08/02/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:16.68 | 3-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $100.50 |
| 8/9 | 07/09/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:03.95 | 4-7-8 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $71.80 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $69,984.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 0:58.73 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $38.30 |
| 8/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54kg | 0:59.04 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $42.60 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Practical Joke out of Blame Henny. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 16 len behind Scatalotadingdong with 55.5kg at $1.50. The race before that second last of 9 at Santa Anita in LR on January 17 over 1710m, 32 len behind Start The Ride carrying 56kg at $5.90. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $1.50 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:44.55 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53kg | 1:37.31 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.12 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 19/10/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:35.05 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/07/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 0:57.93 | 7-10-9 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $31.10 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Del Mar on November 28 over 1207m, 9 len behind Wave With Envy with 55.5kg at $3.20. Last start 4th of 7 at Santa Anita on January 18 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Straight Buzzin carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:05.43 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $30,534.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:11.20 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at this track on January 15 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Dark Blue with 55.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on October 26 over 1308m, 7 len behind Cal's Goal carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 57 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 | 15/01/2026 | 81 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:37.03 | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/10/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:15.38 | 11-8-4 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 0:57.87 | 9-7-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 9 at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Scatalotadingdong carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1308m, 5 len behind Romantic Ride with 55.5kg at $63.40. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 29 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Third Beer with 53kg at $8.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 33 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 | 08/02/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:16.68 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $63.40 |
| 9/11 | 19/10/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 1:35.05 | 3-7-9 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $8.70 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 1:40.19 | 5-7-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $8.10 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 1:36.99 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $41.80 |
| 6/8 | 01/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54kg | 0:56.68 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $15.10 |
| 3/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54kg | 0:52.86 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $17.70 |
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on March 6 over 1308m, 7 len behind Galloping Ghost carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita on February 7 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Tommy Norris with 55.5kg at $14.20. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 7 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 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:16.87 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:11.67 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.20 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $13.80 |