Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
TAKING A JOY RIDE (1) sets the standard after two Santa Anita MSW seconds, including 2nd over 1609m last start beaten 1.3L and 2nd over 1106m prior. MARLA HOOCH (4) is a key chance off her Santa Anita 1308m 2nd last start after racing on speed, with earlier 3rd at the trip. She’s No Quant (8) rates well with back-to-back thirds here, the latest over 1308m beaten 0.6L after leading, and a prior 1207m 3rd. Lyndee’s Dream (5) can figure after a on-pace 3rd over 1308m last start and a 1207m 2nd two back.
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 2nds at Santa Anita. Last start 2nd of 7 over 1609m on 26 Apr (FM), sat 2nd throughout, beaten 1.3L by Kool Mariah with 55.5kg. Prior run 2nd over 1106m on 5 Apr (FT), beaten 1L by Redheaded Reba after settling 3rd. Draws barrier 1 with blinkers on and a slight weight drop; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Clubhouse Ride out of Barbara Beatrice makes her first start for Philip D'Amato. Draws barrier 2 with Tiago Josue Pereira up and carries 55kg. Debut profile is tidy on paper. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 271 days. Last start 5th of 10 at Del Mar over 1006m on 24 Aug, beaten 2.25L with 55kg at $9, behind Waltz Across Texas. Prior run 4th of 11 at Del Mar over 1006m on 3 Aug, beaten 4.25L at $8. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 3 with Joel Rosario; can improve.
Last Starts 271 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | David Cohen | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | David Cohen | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 23L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark with 2nd then 3rd in three Santa Anita runs this prep. Last start 2nd of 9 after settling 3rd at Santa Anita over 1308m on 18 Apr on FM, with 55.5kg. Prior run 3rd of 10 over 1308m on 14 Feb, beaten 2L at $6.50 after racing handy. Drops 101m and 0.5kg from a good draw; can feature with a similar trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 34-day break after leading throughout and finishing 3rd at Santa Anita over 1308m on 18 Apr, beaten 1.6L in a Maiden Special Weight with 55.5kg. Prior run was a 2nd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 21 Mar in Maiden Claiming, beaten 1.5L at $2.45 after settling 3rd. Three-year-old filly for Antonio C. Garcia draws barrier 5 with Kyle Frey and drops 0.5kg; blinkers are on. Consistent this prep and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.45 |
| 4/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 286 days. Last start 3rd of 8 at Del Mar over 1006m on 9 Aug, beaten 5.25L on firm going at $4.60 carrying 54.5kg behind Fancy Facts. Rises 2.5kg and draws barrier 6; small step up in trip. Can improve.
Last Starts 286 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.25L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Mo Forza out of Pleasing Sunrise, debuting. Draws barrier 7 with Antonio Fresu booked for Mike Puype. Pedigree suggests speed influences through Speightstown on the dam side. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 3rds at Santa Anita. Last start 3rd of 8 after leading at Santa Anita over 1308m on 18 Apr, beaten 0.6L in a Maiden Special Weight, with 55.5kg. Prior run 3rd of 11 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 14 Mar, beaten 2L at $6 after settling back. Honest filly who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 2L | $6.00 |