Santa Anita Park Race 10 - Race 10 - Maiden Special Weight
FLASH OF LIGHTNING (11) sets the standard off a close 3rd here over 1609m on 19 Apr, beaten 0.6L after settling back, and was 2nd at the trip prior. THROWTHEFIRSTPUNCH (7) is a key chance after a narrow 2nd in that same 1609m race, sitting handy and sticking on. HUNGOVER (12) brings solid recent form with seconds at 1609m on 17 Apr and over 1207m in February. DOING TIME (3) was 3rd at this trip on 13 Mar and wasn’t far away when 5th here over 1609m on 24 Apr.
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up here after two Santa Anita 5ths. Last start 5th of 10 at Santa Anita over 1308m on 4 Apr, beaten 3L with 55.5kg on firm, after settling midfield; winner was Eugene Sledge. Prior run 5th of 10 over 1207m on 7 Mar (MSW 88), beaten 4.3L at $13; Parnelli Jones won, with Booked Clubhouse among the placegetters. Draws barrier 2 again and stays with Ricardo Gonzalez; can improve.
Last Starts 49 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up he boxed on for 5th of 9 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 2.1L in a Maiden Special Weight, after settling back. Prior run was a close 4th over 1308m on 4 Apr, 1.5L off Eugene Sledge. Also placed over this trip on 13 Mar at $34, 1.4L from Chief Resident. Consistent enough at the mile and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 29 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-7 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 4-3-6-7 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Alfredo J Bautista | 50.700000047683716kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Alfredo J Bautista | 51kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 10L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54kg | - | 4-4 | 5 |
| 6L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after two Santa Anita miles in Maiden Special Weight grade. Last start 6th of 8 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 19 Apr, beaten 8.6L on firm, with 55.5kg, behind John Metcalfe. Prior run 9th of 9 over 1609m on 13 Mar, beaten 9.7L at $14. Blinkers go on; can improve from barrier 4 with Antonio Fresu up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1609m after a Santa Anita 1308m run on 4 Apr, where he sat handy and finished 6th, beaten 3.75L on firm with 55.5kg. Best figure to date was a 2nd at Del Mar over 1609m on 3 Aug 2025, beaten 2.25L at $8. Has a 2:0-1-0 record at the mile and draws barrier 5 with Joel Rosario for Brian J. Koriner. Can feature with a clean trip at this preferred trip.
Last Starts 49 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/13 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Diego A Herrera | 53.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up 3yo gelding for Andy Mathis with blinkers on. Last start 7th of 8 after settling back at Santa Anita over 1609m on 19 Apr, beaten 10.1L by John Metcalfe with 55.5kg on firm. Prior run 10th of 10 over 1308m here on 4 Apr, beaten 16L. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with added experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after a close 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 19 Apr, beaten 0.6L in a Maiden Special Weight (FM) after improving to 2nd late. Prior efforts included 2nd in a Maiden Claiming 72 over 1308m on 28 Mar at $3.80 and a 3rd over 1207m on 3 Apr. Track record is 4:0-2-1 and he’s 1:0-1-0 at the mile. Blinkers go on; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 11/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-10 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 19.55L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 104-day break after a debut 4th at Santa Anita over 1308m on 8 Feb, beaten 3.3L at $9.50 on firm going. Settled back early and made late ground from 9th to 7th in run before finishing 4th behind Romantic Ride. Blinkers go on and steps up 301m from that run. Can improve and has place claims.
Last Starts 104 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 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 175 days. Best effort was 4th at Santa Anita over 1609m on 19 Oct, beaten 5.1L by Unrivaled Time at $11. Last start 6th of 8 at Del Mar over 1106m on 29 Nov, beaten 5.8L at $17. Can feature with improvement second-up in trip later.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in four of five starts. Last start 3rd of 8 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 19 Apr, beaten 0.6L, with 55.5kg on firm going after settling back; race won by John Metcalfe. Prior run 2nd at the same trip on 13 Mar at $3.20, beaten 1.3L by Chief Resident. Consistent at the mile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-8-6 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 7L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.75L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 17 Apr in a Maiden Special Weight, beaten 3.8L after settling 3rd, behind Blame It On Jack. Earlier 2nd over 1207m on 28 Feb, beaten 0.5L by Millbo Baggins. Steps from barrier 12 with Juan J. Hernandez up and carries 55.5kg (up 1.5kg). Consistent place form; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29-day break after finishing 7th at Santa Anita over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 3.1L in a Maiden Special Weight (FM), after settling back and improving late. Two back was 8th over 1308m at Santa Anita, beaten 6.5L. The 3yo gelding wears blinkers and draws barrier 13 with Victor Espinoza up for Antonio C. Garcia. Can improve with a kinder run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-7 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $22.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-8 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 17.5L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |