Santa Anita Park Race 10 - Santa Anita Derby Stakes
SO HAPPY (5) Was overpowered late when 3rd beaten by almost 2 1/2L last time here and will find this grade more suitable. Should jump out and bowl along. Hard to dismiss. INTREPIDO (7) Despite fading at the finish still placed 2nd last start at this track and challenged by less formidable competitors. Has early speed and positions nicely. Good career start. Definite claims. CHEROKEE NATION (1) Was dominant when winning by 10L last start at the track and has drawn to do little work. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Worth a ticket. VITRUVIAN MAN (3) Fresh today. Improved to place when 3rd beaten by more than 2 1/2L last start at Turfway Park and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was a comprehensive winner by 10L last start here and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Won't be far away during the run. Represents value in this race.
Last Starts 37 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 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 10L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |
| 5/7 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.05L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran over the top of them when winning last time at this venue and lining up against easier rivals. Has a good draw. Good chance in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Ran on strongly when 3rd beaten by more than 2 1/2L last start at Turfway Park and solid career start. Solid claims.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 8-6-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 11-11-9-6 | 12 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.25L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last time here and drops back to a suitable grade. Should muster plenty of early speed. Entitled to be a big price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | GOOD | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was outmatched at the end of the race when 3rd beaten by close to 2 1/2L last time at this track and competing at a lower level of competition. Attracts support.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $2.45 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | GOOD | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $28.00 and subpar when 6th last time at this track but challenged by weaker competitors. Pass at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | - | 6-5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong on the speed before fading to finish 2nd beaten by 3/4L last start here and competing at a lower class. Shows good early pace. Promising career start. Capable of winning this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | 1-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.75L | $16.00 |