Santa Anita Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Claiming
TOUGH VIRGINIA (3) Led throughout when winning by 3 1/2L last start at Los Alamitos and rising in distance. Should be going forward early. Performing honestly since coming back from a spell. Can win this. SHEZA GEMINI JEWEL (1) Picked up late ground when 3rd beaten by 1 3/4L last run at Los Alamitos and has drawn to do little work. Should get going late. Can take this out. KEEP THE PAVELS (6) Ordinary performance when 6th last start at Los Alamitos but competing in a lower grade. Returning to more ground. Include in chances. SUBTLE KNOWLEDGE (7) Didn't find the line when 4th last start at the track. Capable of bouncing back and back in an easier grade. Back to a shorter trip. One of the hopes.

Jockey: Cesar Ortega
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to run into 3rd last run at Los Alamitos and going over more ground. Should be swooping on the field late. Will appreciate a good barrier. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Cesar Ortega | 56kg | - | 6-6 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Cesar Ortega | 56kg | - | 8-8 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | Claiming 51 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Pedro Flores | 56kg | - | 4-3 | 4 |
| 7L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | Allowance 61 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | - | 6-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2026 | - | Allowance 53 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Henry Reynoso Lopez | 54kg | - | 9-9 | 4 |
| 7L | $23.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/11/2025 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Pedro Flores | 56kg | - | 5-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN 36 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Pedro Flores | 56kg | - | 3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't threaten when 9th last time around here but challenged by weaker competitors. Juan J Hernandez is a strong choice aboard and drawn nicely. Simply cannot have today.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-8 | 10 |
| 11L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4-5 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | William Antongeorgi Iii | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave them all something to chase to win by 3 1/2L last start at Los Alamitos and solid career start. Expecting to settle positively. Racing over more ground. Will run close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 905m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 56.5kg | - | 1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 905m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 56.5kg | - | 2-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Cesar Ortega | 56kg | - | 3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Sofia Barandela | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Struggled with the pace when 5th last time around here but facing a weaker grade. Amongst the placegetters on multiple occasions this preparation. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | - | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Brayan Pena | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.75L | $20.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Serafin Carmona | 50kg | - | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Faded away to finish 7th last time at the track but up against a less competitive field. Should muster plenty of early speed. Looking to place betting and exotics.
Last Starts 47 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 | 15/02/2026 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/02/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.25L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/10/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointing run when 6th last start at Los Alamitos but competing at a lower grade. Going back up in distance. Has a credible chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/03/2026 | - | Allowance 63 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Pedro Flores | 56kg | - | 6-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/3 | 01/03/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | - | 2-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $1.83 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | Allowance 61 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Edgar Payeras | 56kg | - | 4-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/01/2026 | - | Allowance 53 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Ricardo S Ramirez | 56kg | - | 6-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.05L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.25L | $22.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Weakened under pressure when 4th last start here. Capable of bouncing back and stepping down to a lower level. Back in trip. Can feature today.
Last Starts 40 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | - | 3-4-6-5 | 2 |
| 13L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | - | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |