Santa Anita Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Claiming
SHADY GEM (7) comes off a solid 2nd at Santa Anita over 1106m, beaten just 0.5L, and looks well placed up to this trip. CHARMZ AWAY (8) has been consistent, finishing 3rd at this track and distance last start and placing in two of his past three. SUNK COST FALLACY (2) was 4th here over 1207m last time, beaten less than a length, and has shown enough to be competitive. TROJAN MAFIA (9) was 4th at this track and trip on debut and can improve. These runners shape as the key chances based on recent efforts.
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Boat Trip on debut for Steve R. Knapp. Draws barrier 1 with Antonio Fresu to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start finished 4th of 5 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 28 Feb, beaten 0.8L at $7.50 behind Millbo Baggins. Previous runs include a 6th and a 3rd at this track over shorter trips. Yet to break through in four starts but has placed once. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | - | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 7L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Straight Fire trained by Andy Mathis. Draws barrier 3 with Ricardo Gonzalez to ride. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start 8th of 9 after settling handy at Santa Anita over 1308m on 28 Mar, beaten 11.1L with 57kg at $9 behind Curlin Command. Drops back 101m in trip for this second career outing. Still early in his career and open to improvement. Not without hope in this grade.
Last Starts 34 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 57kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 207 days. Last start finished 9th of 10 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 5 Oct, beaten 9.7L with 50.7kg at $19 behind Sir Percival. Previous run was 5th at Del Mar over 1006m, beaten 9.75L at $34. Needs to show improvement off those efforts.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Welfin R Orantes | 50.200000047683716kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.75L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Improved sharply last start when 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita over 1106m on 20 Mar, beaten 0.5L by Rollinwithpolan with 55.5kg at $3.40. Prior run was 6th over this trip in a stronger Maiden Special Weight, beaten 17.5L at $3.75. Drops 1kg and steps back up to 1207m. Can feature with a repeat of latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed 3rd last start at Santa Anita over 1207m, beaten 7.5L behind Kid Dynasty at $6.50. Also finished 3rd two runs back over 1106m at the same track, beaten 5.5L at $4.80. Has placed in two of his last three and gets a 2kg weight drop today. Consistent placegetter who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 48 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 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 57kg | - | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | - | 9-10-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | - | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FAST | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.35 |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.85 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $65,000.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 53.5kg | - | 4-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Finished 4th of 7 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 7 Feb, beaten 5.5L in a Maiden Special Weight, starting at $10. Drops 1kg in weight and draws three barriers wider today. Blinkers go on. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 83 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |