Santa Anita Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Claiming
TWISTED HUMOR (1) Came in 2nd last run around here and drawn well. Likely to be well placed early. Has run into the placings at every start this preparation. No shock to see a win. PLAY FOR ME (11) Didn't find the line when 5th last run at this track but putting a tidy record together. Amongst the placegetters on multiple occasions this preparation. Winnable race. BITTER TRUTH (12) Rattled home nicely into 3rd last start at this venue. Suitably placed in this race. LOVELY MEDAGLIA (3) 4yo debutant by Gato Del Oro for Hector O Palma. Watch betting.

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Ran 2nd last run at this track and showing consistent performance in races. Should jump out and bowl along. Has not missed the placings this preparation in 4 attempts. Definite contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $1.33 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Marcia Stortz 3yo by Stay Thirsty having first race start and has a good draw. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 57kgs
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First time at the races 4yo by Gato Del Oro for trainer Hector O Palma. Watch the market.

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54.5kgs
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3yo having first race start for Daniel M Jensen. Market as guide.

Jockey: Francisco Orduna-Rojas
Weight: 57kgs
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Odds of $23.00 and uncompetitive when 5th last run at Los Alamitos. Most likely not today.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 52 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco Orduna Rojas | 57kg | - | 5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | - | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1207m | FT | Luis Manuel Jimenez Aburto | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1207m | FT | Luis Manuel Jimenez Aburto | 56kg | - | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1106m | FT | Luis Manuel Jimenez Aburto | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 11L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Fresno | 1207m | FT | Alejandro Gomez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Rosa | 1609m | FM | Frank T Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1106m | FT | Santos Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1106m | FT | Santos Rivera | 55kg | - | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $28.00 and underwhelming when 5th last run at the track. Pass at this stage.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 57kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | - | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At $5.50 made up ground when 5th last time here but back to a shorter distance. First appearance for a new trainer. Likely to get back in the field. Can't entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5-5 | 7 |
| 21L | $4.50 |
| 7/13 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 57kgs
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Fresh after a break of 64 weeks. Started at $8.00 and pushed past some when 4th last time at Turf Paradise. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 451 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | FT | Manuel Americano | 50.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1207m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1674m | FT | Manuel Americano | 50kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1207m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Fresno | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | 4-7-9 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Santa Rosa | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a spell. Jumped at $18.00 and tailed off to finish 5th last time around here and down in trip. Racing for a new trainer. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 79 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 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3-3 | 5 |
| 18L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-3 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 31.75L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 17.55L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 57kgs
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Jumped at $18.00 and faded to finish 6th last run at this venue and coming back in distance. Shows good early pace. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 42 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 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Epifanio E Garcia | 57kg | - | 1-1-3-6 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | - | 1-1-3-4 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.55L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Epifanio E Garcia | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3-10 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Assael Espinoza | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Assael Espinoza | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.75L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/05/2025 | - | 3-5Y F&M MDN SPECIAL WEIGHT | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-7 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Odds of $7.00 and gave away some ground when 5th last run at this track but solid career start. Showing positive results since resuming from a spell. Has a credible chance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 4L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | - | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Kept coming when 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L last start around here. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | - | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $4.50 |