Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MATT AT FIVE (2) looks the one after a dominant Maiden Special Weight win here over 1207m on 10 May, taking over late to score by 3.3L. TOMMY NORRIS (1) is a key chance back to 1207m, having led throughout to win an AOC here on 6 Mar before a 4th over 1308m. CHASE N RYAN (3) brings solid AOC form, last seen 2nd here over 1207m on 1 Mar, beaten 1.8L after sitting handy. STRAIGHT BUZZIN (4) comes off a 1207m Santa Anita win on 25 Apr, lifting from midfield to score by 1.3L, and has upside. UECKER (6) can be competitive dropping back to 1207m, with a 3rd at this trip here on 19 Jan and tactical speed.
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after 48 days; last start 4th of 6 at Santa Anita over 1308m on 4 Apr, beaten 4.55L after leading early with 55.5kg. Won the two prior runs at Santa Anita over 1207m, including an Allowance Optional Claiming on 6 Mar by 0.5L at $2.45 and a Maiden by 4.5L when leading throughout. Draws barrier 1 and sticks with Edwin A. Maldonado for Librado Barocio; strong 1207m record (4:2-1-0) and solid track figures (5:2-1-0). Can feature with a clean jump and similar on-pace ride.
Last Starts 50 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.55L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3-6 | 5 |
| 20L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | David Cohen | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | David Cohen | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $4.20 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 20.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 75 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1006m | FT | Glenn W Corbett | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | FAST | H Javier Hernandez | 55kg | - | 1-1 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $1.83 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after breaking through at Santa Anita over 1207m on 10 May, taking over late to score by 3.3L on firm going with 55.5kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd over 1207m there on 2 Apr, beaten 1.3L by King's Ride. Three starts at this track for 1 win and 2 seconds; 2: 1-1 at 1207m. Can feature with the right run from barrier 2 under Hector Isaac Berrios for Peter Miller.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off an 82-day break after a solid 2nd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 1 Mar, beaten 1.8L in an Allowance Optional Claiming 92 at $14 after racing handy. Prior runs at 1207m included 4th of 5 at Santa Anita on 19 Jan, 3.3L behind Ventry Strand at $12, and 3rd at Los Alamitos on 12 Dec behind Thirsty Rebel. Two wins last prep at 1106m show effectiveness sprinting, and he draws barrier 3 with Kazushi Kimura retaining the ride for Steve R. Knapp. Can feature with a similar stalking trip.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10.75L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.75L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FAST | Assael Espinoza | 54kg | - | 4-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 27‑day break after winning at Santa Anita over 1207m on 25 Apr, stalking then taking over late to score by 1.3L on FT with 54.5kg. Two starts back was 6th of 7 over 1308m at the same track in Starter Optional Claiming 90, beaten 17.5L at $22 after racing handy. Won on debut at Santa Anita over 1106m by 2.8L in Maiden Claiming 78, leading throughout. Consistent here and proven at the trip; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $22.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up now after a 6th of 7 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 3 May, beaten 10.8L in AOC 89 with 54.5kg. Prior Santa Anita runs last October were 4th over 1308m (AOC 87, beaten 5.5L at $18) and 4th over 1207m (Starter OC 87, beaten 6.1L at $5.50). Three local starts without a placing but has shown midfield efforts for Philip D’Amato, and keeps Ricardo Gonzalez. Can improve with the right run from barrier 5.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $18.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Dyke Drayden Van | 53.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 13.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back in trip after two 1609m runs at Santa Anita, latest 4th of 5 on 8 May, beaten 4.3L in Allowance Optional Claiming 86 after leading early with 54.5kg. Prior run 4th of 6 over 1609m on 5 Apr, beaten 2.8L in AOC 89 when headed late. Earlier at 1207m he placed 3rd of 5 on 19 Jan in AOC 90, beaten 2L at $5.50, racing on speed. Can feature with a positive ride from barrier 6.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | GOOD | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |