Santa Anita Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
MONUMENTAL (8) appeals off a debut 4th at Santa Anita over 1207m, beaten 2.3L after leading throughout, and can improve second-up at a similar trip. LEGAL HEIR (3) brings the most exposed form with three placings from six and was 2nd then 4th in recent 1609m MSWs here; the drop back in distance could suit. BUCKS ACTION (7) closed for 3rd here over 1308m last time, beaten 1.4L, and holds claims. BAKO COUNTRY (1) and TIZ ALL THAT (6) both come from the same 1207m MSW, finishing 5th and 6th respectively, and can be around the mark with natural improvement.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a debut 5th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 18 Apr, beaten 5L on firm going with 57kg after settling midfield to back. Draws the rail this time and keeps Emisael Jaramillo for Carla Gaines. Can improve from the inside gate.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | - | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Authentic out of Garnet makes his debut. Draws barrier 2 with Antonio Fresu booked for Hector O. Palma at 55kg. Setup looks straightforward from the low gate. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 90 days. Last start 4th of 6 after leading at Santa Anita over 1609m on 13 Feb, beaten 4.3L, with 56kg at $5.50 behind Midnight Strike. Prior run 2nd at the same trip there on 9 Jan, beaten 5.3L by Kokosan at $11 after dictating. Track record reads 4:0-1-1, and he draws barrier 3 with Kazushi Kimura up; can feature with a soft run on speed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 9.25L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Munnings out of Secret Keeper. Draws barrier 4 with Francisco Monroy riding for Jose Hernandez, Jr., carrying 55kg. Lacks exposed recent race data. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old by Yaupon makes debut for Mark Glatt from barrier 5 with Abel Lezcano up. Carries 55kg and is USA-bred out of Eyepopnruby. Fitness and race craft are the unknowns, but the setup is sound. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after a 26-day break. Last start 6th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 18 Apr, beaten 6.3L in a Maiden Special Weight, racing midfield throughout with 54.5kg. Up 0.5kg to 55kg and draws barrier 6 again for Edwin A. Maldonado and Richard Baltas. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up after a 13-day turnaround, Bucks Action comes off a Santa Anita 1308m Maiden Claiming run on 1 May when 3rd, beaten 1.4L on firm ground after settling well back. Earlier finished 5th of 6 over 1408m here on 22 Mar in Maiden Optional Claiming, beaten 12.4L at $6.50. Carries 55kg with Hector Isaac Berrios again for Robert B. Hess, Jr., and draws barrier 7. Can feature with a similar late 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after a debut 4th at Santa Anita over 1207m on 18 Apr, led throughout and was beaten 2.3L in a Maiden Special Weight 92. Steps from barrier 1 to 8 and rises 0.5kg to 55kg with Armando Ayuso up for Richard Baltas. Distance lifts 100m which could suit his on-pace style. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |