Santa Anita Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
ZIHNAL (4) Jonathan Thomas trained 3yo by Quality Road having first race start. Kazushi Kimura is an advantage. Respect the betting. PLAGARIST (1) Ran on when 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last run here and gets a favourable alley. Could go well. SILENT WAY (3) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time here and facing a rise in trip. A win wouldn't surprise. CATCH THE MAX (5) 3yo first starter sired by Maxfield for Michael W Mccarthy. Watch the market.
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 54kgs
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Caught the eye when 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last run here and has the ideal gate. Can feature in this event.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 9L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 15.25L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $4.50 and was nothing special when 7th last run at the track but was on debut last time. Bob Baffert stable are on a hot streak. Questions at this level.
Last Starts 26 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 57kgs
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In the money when 3rd last time here and going over more ground. Strong contender.
Last Starts 46 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 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FAST | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54kgs
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3yo debutant sired by Quality Road for Jonathan Thomas. Kazushi Kimura is a crucial engagement. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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First appearance at the races 3yo by Maxfield for trainer Michael W Mccarthy. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Was found wanting late when 3rd beaten by 5L last run at this track. Jockey Florent Geroux and trainer Bob Baffert are a promising combination. Should not be left out of your thoughts.
Last Starts 41 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 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 5L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | GOOD | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.75L | $8.00 |