Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
BABY NEEDS SHOES (1) Closed off nicely when 5th last run at this venue and has minimal work to do from the gate. Has early speed and positions nicely. Good chance and wouldn't be surprised to see it pick up a win. SUNTORY TIME (6) Mediocre display when 6th last run at this venue. Overlooking the last run. Can go through the gears. Putting up notable efforts since returning from a spell. No surprise to see a win. G'ORO (2) Fresh after a 43 week break. Only fair when 12th last time at this track but gets a favourable draw. Should muster plenty of early speed. Open to improvement and is a strong chance again. INTUITIVEBYNATURE (3) Finished 6th last run around here but was a debutant last start. Should be swooping on the field late. Facing an increased distance. Can surprise and by no means out of it.
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.00 and inched into 5th last run at the track and has drawn to do little work. Displays good tactical speed. Will be there at the business end.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Vicente Del Cid | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-4-5 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $4.80 |
| 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: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break of 43 weeks. Started $14.00 and disappointing outing when 12th last time here but has a good draw. Should be going forward early. Capable type.
Last Starts 308 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | - | 12-12-11-11 | 12 |
| 12.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 52kg | - | 7-7-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 52kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 01/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Welfin R Orantes | 51kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 14L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 51kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 50.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | - | 9-10-9-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Jeremy Laprida | 54.5kg | - | 11-10-10-7 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Jeremy Laprida | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and came in 6th last run at this track but having second race start. Displays very good finishing speed. Racing over a longer distance. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Started $14.00 and average at best when 7th last run at Del Mar but fitter for debut run. Going over extra ground. Others are better.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 19.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 5th last time at this track but racing over more ground. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $91.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 9L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.75L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.50 and sub-standard effort when 6th last run here. Overlooking the last run. Very competitive this campaign. Will be trying to topple them late. Will attract plenty of interest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 57kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 6 |
| 6L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.25 |
| 5/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-11-8 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $43.00 and didn't find the line when 8th last start around here. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $41.00 |
| 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 |