Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming
MAP ME SEXY (8) Rounded them up when winning last run at the track and racing over more ground. Jockey Emisael Jaramillo is in form for this stable. Has plenty of early speed. Winnable race. PRIME ARTIST (4) Bold effort when winning last run at the track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Change in trainer. Racing consistently this campaign. Serious player. ESSENTIAL NATION (5) Fresh from a 38 week spell. Really dug deep when winning by 1/2L last time at Del Mar and going over more ground. Worth a ticket. SAVAGE WARDEN (7) First run back from a break. Hit the line well when 3rd beaten by 7L last start at Gulfstream Park and solid career start. First race for a new trainer. Include in chances.

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong late when 3rd beaten by more than 2 1/2L last start here and has minimal work to do from the gate. Competing in a more challenging grade. Place claims at best.
Last Starts 21 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 | 05/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | GD | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-6 | 1 |
| 4L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 11L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.25L | $3.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.25L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up late to win last start here and can find a nice position from the draw. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Low-key chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-8-5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-9 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 6-8-7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Despite getting tired late still placed 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last start at the track. First start for a new trainer. Should jump out and bowl along. Pass.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Rocketed home when winning last run at the track and form has been improving over recent runs. Racing for a new trainer. Possesses good finishing speed. Definitely worth considering.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.35L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 103 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7L | $9.00 |
| 6/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.35L | $4.50 |
| 4/16 | 14/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $241,001.00 | Curragh | 1264m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.05L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 38 week spell. Secured a close victory last time at Del Mar and going over extra ground. Will be trying to topple them late. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 273 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | David Cohen | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FT | Stewart Elliott | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Flashed home late into 3rd last start around here but up against tougher opponents. Showing good ability this campaign. Remote chance at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $22.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.25L | $2.75 |
| 3/11 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.75L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back after a break. Finished with intent when 3rd beaten by 7L last start at Gulfstream Park and putting a tidy record together. Going up in distance. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 143 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 7L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 9L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jesus M Rios | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to the line to win last run here and rising in distance. Should race on the speed. Genuine claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 22.6L | $26.00 |