Santa Anita Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
OTTO'S MAGIC (3) appeals on exposed form, having missed narrowly when 2nd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 2 Jan before a forgive run when 8th there last time. CORNEALEUSTHEGREAT (1) resumes but brings a solid Del Mar 1106m 2nd last start, and draws the rail with blinkers on. VAN GOGH STYLE (6) has race fitness after a debut 6th here over 1207m, beaten 6.3L, and can improve. HERE ON BUSINESS (2) and MICKEY (4) debut and are market watches.
Jockey: Jeremy Laprida
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up here after a 174-day break and draws the inside gate with Blinkers on. Last start 2nd of 8 at Del Mar over 1106m on 29 Nov, beaten 1.5L by MOONSHINER, with 55.5kg at $41. Prior 8th of 11 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 19 Oct, beaten 14L at $61. Can feature with a repeat of the latest sprint effort.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Jeremy Laprida | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 9-10-8-9 | 1 |
| 14L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Serafin Carmona | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 16.25L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Catalina Cruiser out of Safe Crossing. Draws barrier 2 with Tiago Josue Pereira riding for Dean Pederson at 55kg. Lacks exposed recent run data but maps for a soft run from the gate. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off an 83-day break after finishing 8th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 28 Feb, beaten 11.05L with 57kg at $2.75. Prior run was a narrow 2nd at the same trip in a Maiden Special Weight on 2 Jan, led throughout and missed by 0.1L at $2.88. Ricardo Gonzalez reunites from gate 3 for Philip D’Amato; track and trip placings on the page. Can feature with a return to that January form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | - | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 11.05L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.75 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FAST | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Gem Heist out of Lady Comic for Val Brinkerhoff. Draws barrier 4 with Adrian Escobedo up at 57kg. Limited exposed data provided. Can improve.
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55kgs
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Four-year-old gelding for Val Brinkerhoff draws barrier 5 with Alfredo L. Bautista up at 55kg. US-bred by Gem Heist out of Bijoux. Lacks exposed recent form in the supplied data. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after debut 6th of 10 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 26 Apr, beaten 6.3L on firm going after settling back. Carries 55kg from barrier 6 with Tyler Baze again for Sean Mccarthy. No placings yet from one run at the track and trip. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |