Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Claiming
BITTER TRUTH (4) brings the clearest recent form, twice 3rd at Santa Anita over 1206m, latest beaten 1.3L after tracking handy, and now draws better. GOGOTIZ (7) was runner-up here over 1609m two starts back after leading and can give a sight. DANZIG TIL DAWN (5) stayed on for 4th over 1609m last start and maps to be on speed again. DESPITE (2) drops back from a wide 9th over 1106m and stretches to 1609m. SKY AT SUNRISE (8) is debuting and must be respected but lacks exposed form.

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip by 503m and draws inside gate 2 with 55kg. Last start 9th of 12 at Santa Anita over 1106m on 18 Apr, beaten 15.3L on FT, after racing midfield behind Lovely Medaglia. Prior run 5th of 5 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 28 Mar, beaten 12.8L at $26. Blinkers on; can improve from the low draw but needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Alfredo L Bautista | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 57kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | - | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Has been around the mark with 3rd at Santa Anita over 1106m on 18 Apr, beaten 1.3L in Maiden Claiming 73 after settling handy. Prior run 3rd over 1207m there on 20 Mar at $2.70, 1.4L off Celestial Skies. Four-year-old filly by Clubhouse Ride draws barrier 4 with Emisael Jaramillo up; blinkers on. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | - | 6-5-4 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | - | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 21-day break after finishing 4th at Santa Anita over 1609m on 17 Apr, beaten 15.5L in Maiden Claiming 72 after racing handy. Prior run 9th of 9 at the same track/trip on 6 Mar in MSW 82 at $51, fading from on pace behind Pure Chaos. Consistent on-speed pattern this prep without finishing off. Can feature with a softer run in transit.
Last Starts 22 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 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Epifanio E Garcia | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 2-2-5-9 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 5 |
| 26.9L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 01/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 3-2-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Geovanni Franco | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Back in trip 402m and drops 1.5kg after two Santa Anita Maiden Claiming runs. Last start 6th of 6 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 15 Mar, beaten 10L on FT, with 55.5kg at $11 after settling last; Love Lock won. Prior effort 11th of 13 over 1207m on 15 Feb, beaten 7.5L at $22 from a wide gate. Blinkers go on and barrier improves; can improve.
Last Starts 55 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 10L | $11.00 |
| 11/13 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 13-13-13 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Placed two runs back when 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 13 Mar, led early and beaten 9L by Good Golly Dolly at $4.75 with 55.5kg. Last start 6th of 7 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 17 Apr, beaten 31.5L in Maiden Claiming 72 with 54kg on FT. Three starts at the mile have produced one placing, and she draws barrier 7 with blinkers on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54kg | - | 6-4-6-6 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 9L | $4.75 |
| 9/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-6-9 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 9L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Three-year-old filly by Graydar out of Sunshine Gracie. Draws barrier 8 with 54kg for Adrian Escobedo for trainer Ruben Gomez. Setup is straightforward with no notable gear or weight changes listed. Can improve.