Santa Anita Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SOUTHERN MELODEE (4) rates on top after winning over 1609m here on 20 Mar, beating UECKER (2) by 0.3L, and can rebound from a below-par 1308m run last time. Uecker (2) maps on speed and was 4th here over 1609m on 5 Apr, beaten 2.8L after leading, and is a key chance back to a trip he handled when 2nd to Southern Melodee. ALLEQUIN SUMMER (3) brings solid form, 2nd at 1609m here on 29 Mar then 3rd over 1308m, and looks in the mix. BEEBLEBROX (1) won a 1609m maiden here on 15 Mar and was 4th in a similar trip last start, 4.8L off the winner.
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 13-day turnaround after finishing 4th at Santa Anita over 1609m on 25 Apr, beaten 4.8L in a Starter Optional Claiming 92 on FM after improving through the run. Won two back at Santa Anita over 1609m on 15 Mar in a Maiden Claiming 81 by 1.3L at $6.50. Draws the rail and drops 1kg with blinkers on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 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: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to the mile after a close 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 20 Mar, led throughout and was nabbed late by Southern Melodee, beaten 0.3L with 54.5kg. Last start 4th of 6 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 5 Apr, led early and boxed on, beaten 2.8L on FM ground behind Scatalotadingdong. Draws barrier 2 again with Adrian Escobedo back aboard; track stats 4:0-1-1 and distance 2:0-1 suggest he’s competitive at this trip. Can feature with a controlled run on speed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | GOOD | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Santa Anita over 1308m on 19 Apr, beaten 3.8L in an Allowance Optional Claiming 86 after improving mid-race. Prior run was a 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 29 Mar, beaten 4.5L by Won For Lou at $17. Track record reads 4: 1-1-1, and he draws barrier 3 with 54.5kg and blinkers on. Can feature with a similar trip.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Mirco Demuro | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $4.80 |
| 6/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 11-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Evin A Roman | 54kg | - | 7-6-9 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won two back at Santa Anita over 1609m on 20 Mar, stalking throughout to score by 0.3L at $3.40. Last start 5th of 6 at Santa Anita over 1308m on 4 Apr, beaten 9.05L on firm going. Back up in trip today and draws barrier 4 with Kazushi Kimura riding for Craig Dollase. Track 5:2-0-0 and perfect 1:1 at the mile points to a suitable setup; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.05L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.25L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FAST | Edwin A Maldonado | 54kg | - | 5-4 | 6 |
| 6.25L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 5th of 7 at Santa Anita over 1811m on 4 Apr, beaten 11.75L on firm going with 56kg after settling back. Prior run 6th of 7 in a Stakes 100 at Santa Anita over 1710m on 7 Mar, beaten 10.4L at $26. Won the start before in a Stakes 91 at Santa Anita over 1710m on 17 Jan with 56kg, settling handy and scoring from Sammy Davis at $16. Three-year-old colt by Upstart; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | - | 5-4-5-7 | 6 |
| 11.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | - | 6-5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6L | $11.00 |