Santa Anita Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Claiming
BACKSTAGE DRAMA (6) 3yo first starter by Oscar Nominated for trainer Jose R Valdez. Respect the betting. METTLER (5) First time at the races 3yo by Straight Fire for trainer Andy Mathis. Watch the market. TINA'S PRINCESS (4) Tailed off to finish 12th last time at this venue. Should improve from the last run. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Will give a big sight. LYNDEE'S DREAM (2) Finished 4th last start at this venue but has a positive gate. Displays good tactical speed. Use betting as best guide.
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Ran 4th last start around here but gets a favourable alley. Shows good early pace. Place claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was $43.00 and lost ground in the run home when 9th last time at this venue. Likely to settle back in the field. Looks to be in trouble.
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 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 10L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Didn't find the line when 12th last time at this venue. Should improve from the last run. Should race on the speed. Reasonable chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Edgar Payeras | 55.5kg | - | 9-12-12 | 3 |
| 12L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4-4 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 10L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/14 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Efrain Hernandez | 56kg | - | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| 21.5L | $22.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 16.75L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Efrain Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Efrain Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Straight Fire 3yo having first start for Andy Mathis. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 53kgs
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3yo by Oscar Nominated on debut for trainer Jose R Valdez. Follow the money.
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Started at $8.50 and didn't threaten when 13th last time around here but having second career run. Will be positive in the run early. Big improvement required to threaten these.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-10 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $7.00 |