Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
BUSY MAKING MUNNY (1) First up from a 64 week spell. Controlled the speed to win by 4 1/2L last start at this venue and putting a tidy record together. Drawn beautifully. Strong chance. ELSA DUTTON (5) Bolted in when winning by a margin of 3 1/4L last start here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Has the ability to figure. POCKET VENUS (6) Managed to run 3rd last start at this venue but facing a stronger grade. Back in trip. Could pose a threat and looks promising. FINAL TABLE LADY (4) Did well when 2nd last start at this track and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Armando Ayuso and Andy Mathis rate highly together. Can go through the gears. Chance for exotics punters. Something for the Multiples: TUPELO (7)

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell of 64 weeks. Dictated the tempo when winning by 4 1/2L last start at this venue. Should muster plenty of early speed. Good career start. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 454 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 | 26/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 28/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 4L | $2.45 |
| 3/9 | 26/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $2.62 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Fresno | 1106m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and making up some late ground when 4th last time here and can find a nice position from the draw. Challenged by more formidable competitors. Rough hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 7L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Armando Aguilar | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.25L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $18.00 and well beaten when 5th last run at this track but challenged by less formidable competitors. Will be facing a significant drop in distance. Struggle to recommend.
Last Starts 23 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 | 02/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 55.5kg | - | 1-3-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55kg | - | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Tyler Baze | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last start around here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Armando Ayuso and Andy Mathis are usually competitive together. Possesses very good finishing speed. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 7L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | William Antongeorgi Iii | 56kg | - | 6-7-7-8 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 99.99L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot clear to win by 3 1/4L last start around here and getting better in recent performances. Has definite claims.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/7 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 12 |
| 6L | $20.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well when winning last start at Los Alamitos. Should come to hand quickly. Modest hope.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 52 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | - | 2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 6/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | GOOD | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 53kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.75L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | GOOD | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-10 | 3 |
| 9.55L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Jumped at $9.00 and basic showing when 7th last run here but stepping down to a lower level. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kent J Desormeaux | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 07/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Mike E Smith | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |