Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
BABY NEEDS SHOES (9) Showed some merit late when 4th last time at this venue. Jockey Vicente Del Cid is a plus. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Winnable race. RUN WITH LIBERTY (11) 3yo first starter by Originaire for trainer Jeff Mullins. Betting is the best guide. MAGGLES MCGEE (2) Finished well when 2nd beaten by 1L last time around here and drawn nicely. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Will be there at the finish. TATE BATZ (10) Ran 6th last run around here. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value .
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Ran home into 2nd beaten by 1L last time around here and has a good draw. Has run into the placings at every start this campaign. Great chance.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-3 | 9 |
| 1L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At $28.00 well beaten when 7th last run at this venue. Will struggle against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9-8 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Started at $7.50 and looked outclassed when 8th last time at this track. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.55L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at $36.00 and didn't threaten when 8th last time around here but having second race start. Racing over more ground. Highly unlikely to feature here.
Last Starts 51 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 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First run back from a break. At $16.00 disappointing run when 9th last time here but was a debutant last start. First start for a new trainer. Appears tested.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by over 6L last start at this track and going up in distance. Could feature here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Vicente Del-Cid
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At $5.00 passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last time here. Vicente Del Cid is a bonus. Capable of winning this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/5 | 30/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FIRM | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at $6.00 and came in 6th last run here. Represents value in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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3yo by Originaire having initial appearance for trainer Jeff Mullins. Follow the money.