Santa Anita Park Race 11 - Monrovia S. Presented By Don Julio Stakes
QUEEN MAXIMA (1) First up specialist. Ran on hard when winning last run at this track and hard to fault at this trip. Juan J Hernandez has multiple wins aboard. Appears well in this. TIRUPATI (2) First up after 49 weeks and finished with intent when 3rd first up last preparation at Keeneland. Stable is in form and gets a favourable draw. Open to improvement and has a show in this field. LOVE APPEALS (3) Was strong late when 2nd last time at Tampa Bay Downs but facing a stronger class. Expected to be flashing home. Could be a value selection. SAREEHA (4) Back from a break of 42 weeks. Set the tempo when winning by a margin of 1 1/4L last run at this venue but will be dropping in distance. Can win. Something for the Multiples: SPIRITED BOSS (7)

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Could build on a strong first up record. Was eating up the ground late to win last run around here and will be well suited at the distance. Major player who should go very close.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.24 |
| 1/7 | 31/10/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.9L | $3.90 |
| 6/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2025 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | GD | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4-4-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.16 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.24 |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 29/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 2/10 | 24/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 2/10 | 28/09/2024 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| - | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 49 weeks and improved to place when 3rd first up last preparation at Keeneland. Recent form of Jonathan Thomas is strong and drawn nicely. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 344 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | GD | Kyle Frey | 56kg | - | 7-5-6-9 | 6 |
| 7L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $1.95 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $200,000.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-9-5 | 5 |
| 2L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 04/01/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 11/11 | 01/12/2024 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6-11 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2024 | - | ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1709m | FAST | Keveh Nicholls | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2024 | - | Claiming 82 | $50,698.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| - | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3-2 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 15/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | MY | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 13L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break of 42 weeks. Led from start to finish when winning by a margin of 1 1/4L last run around here. Down in trip. Looks good for a place at least.
Last Starts 297 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/06/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.95 |
| 1/11 | 29/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2024 | - | Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2024 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2024 | - | Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1609m | FM | Alejandro Gomez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-7 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2024 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1609m | FM | Irving Orozco | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.05 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2024 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1609m | FM | Irving Orozco | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 12/04/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1609m | FM | Irving Orozco | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
| 7/7 | 25/02/2024 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1609m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-6 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2024 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1609m | FT | Luis Manuel Jimenez Aburto | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 01/12/2023 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1609m | FM | Luis Manuel Jimenez Aburto | 56.5kg | - | 6-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/11/2023 | - | Starter Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1710m | FM | Luis Manuel Jimenez Aburto | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 22/10/2023 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1609m | FT | Santos Rivera | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.90 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2023 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J G Torrealba | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-7 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2023 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Santa Rosa | 1609m | FM | Catalino Martinez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| - | $1.73 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $23.00 came in 4th last start at this track and up against a higher level of opposition. Should race on the speed. Couldn't have in this.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | GD | Mirco Demuro | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | GD | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/03/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.75 |
| 4/5 | 24/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-9 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.00 and didn't find the line when 5th last time around here and back to a shorter trip. Performing honestly since returning from a break. Not at all out of this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Mirco Demuro | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $20.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4L | $23.00 |
| 0/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | $11,520.00 | Monterrico | 1200m | R Almanza | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 0/9 | 17/11/2024 | - | $11,520.00 | Monterrico | 1000m | J J Enriquez | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 20/10/2024 | - | $5,920.00 | Monterrico | 1400m | A Toutin | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 0/13 | 12/10/2024 | - | $11,520.00 | Monterrico | 1800m | H Bocanegra | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 28/09/2024 | - | $5,920.00 | Monterrico | 1600m | H Bocanegra | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/09/2024 | - | $11,520.00 | Monterrico | 1000m | J P Medina | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 08/09/2024 | - | $11,520.00 | Monterrico | 1500m | J P Medina | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 17/08/2024 | - | $11,520.00 | Monterrico | 2000m | J P Medina | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 11/08/2024 | - | $11,520.00 | Monterrico | 1300m | J P Medina | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 0/12 | 16/06/2024 | - | $11,520.00 | Monterrico | 1500m | R Almanza | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 01/06/2024 | - | $8,960.00 | Monterrico | 1600m | R Almanza | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 0/8 | 26/05/2024 | - | $9,440.00 | Monterrico | 1300m | D Caja | 52kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $6.50 and ran 4th last run at Gulfstream Park and competing at a higher class. Always seems to find the line well. Dropping in distance. A threat to the other main hopes.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Edgar Perez | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.75L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $165,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2025 | - | Allowance 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |