Santa Anita Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Optional Claiming
MIDWAY LANE (3) Resumes after a break. Nice run when 3rd last run at the track and good career start. Has shown early pace in races to date. Must be considered. FAUSTO (5) Finished with intent when 2nd last time here and showing improvement in recent outings. Tracking very well this campaign. Suitably placed in this race. MONTANA JET (4) Honest race when 2nd last time at the track. Will be positive in the run early. Great to see jockey Juan J Hernandez taking the ride. Keep in mind. GHOSTWRITTEN (1) Weakened to finish 5th last time at this venue. Giving another go here and can save some energy from the gate. Won't be far away during the run. One of the hopes.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $12.00 and didn't find the line when 5th last time at this venue. Giving another go here and has minimal work to do from the barrier. Has a credible chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 9L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointing effort when 6th last run around here but will try to take advantage of the draw. Will be hitting the line strongly. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 32.25L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-6 | 2 |
| 16L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 7L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | GOOD | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 17.75L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. In the money when 3rd last run around here and putting a tidy record together. Expecting to settle positively. Will attract plenty of interest.
Last Starts 66 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 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.85L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last time at the track. Should muster plenty of early speed. Juan J Hernandez is a key engagement. Nice value bet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished with intent when 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L last time here and getting better in recent performances. In a purple patch of form this campaign. Should go close.
Last Starts 17 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 | 03/04/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.25L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8-10 | 10 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Joseph Talamo | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-6-6 | 3 |
| 7L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 8L | $34.00 |