Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
TRIBALISM (9) sets a strong standard off his debut 2nd at Keeneland over 1609m, beaten 0.3L after travelling handy, and maps as the one to beat. GAINES (4) brings recent fitness and speed after a narrow 2nd at Santa Anita over 1308m, only 0.25L off after leading. POST GAME (1) keeps hitting the frame at this trip and was 4th at Santa Anita over 1609m, beaten 2.1L last time. PLAGARIST (6) wasn’t far away when 6th in the same 1609m race, 2.9L off after sitting close, and can figure. BORN TO ROCK (3) returns with blinkers and has two Del Mar 1609m seconds on the page, making him a knock.
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of the past five. Last start 4th of 10 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 2.1L on firm, with 57kg after settling back; winner was Melismatic (IRE). Prior run 3rd of 6 in a Santa Anita 1609m MSW on 20 Mar at $5.50, on speed throughout. Draws barrier 1 and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 7-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-5-3 | 9 |
| 5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.75L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FAST | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.75L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 14L | $2.90 |
| 5/6 | 17/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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First-up after 196 days. Debuted at Dundalk over 1207m on 14 Nov, 5th of 13 behind Gavoo, beaten 3.8L at $51 with 59.5kg. Now draws barrier 2 and drops to 54.5kg. Can improve.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2Y | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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First-up after 211 days. Two seconds to start the last campaign at Del Mar over 1609m, beaten 1.25L then 1.5L at $5 and $9.50. Faded 8th of 8 last start at Del Mar over 1609m on 30 Oct, beaten 7.75L on firm at $11 with 55.5kg; drops to 54.5kg and draws barrier 3. Can improve with a softer run from the gate.
Last Starts 212 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.75L | $11.00 |
| 11/13 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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First-up from a 55-day break after a strong debut 2nd at Santa Anita over 1308m on 4 Apr, beaten 0.25L on firm going for Carla Gaines. Raced on speed from barrier 4 and stuck on well under 55.5kg. Drops 1kg to 54.5kg and draws the same gate. Can feature with a repeat of that effort.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 306 days and has placed in all three starts. Last start 3rd of 8 at Del Mar over 1609m on 27 Jul, beaten 2.5L by Won For Lou, with 55.5kg at $7.50. Prior Gulfstream Park 1006m runs produced 3rd placings at $7.50 and $4.80. Blinkers on and drops to 54.5kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 307 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 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.25L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 9.25L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Third-up now off 27 days. Last start 6th of 10 after settling handy at Santa Anita over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 2.9L on firm with 54kg, behind Melismatic (IRE). Earlier ran 5th of 6 over 1609m here on 2 Apr, then posted a solid 2nd over this trip on 20 Feb at $6.50 behind Blacksmith. Consistent at the track with two placings from five and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 28 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 54kg | - | 4-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 9L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 15.25L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 552 days. Last start 5th of 11 at Del Mar over 1609m on 23 Nov, beaten 2.0L with 55.5kg at $6.50 after settling back. Earlier ran 2nd at the same trip on 25 Jul, beaten 1.3L by American Glory at $29. Has place claims if returning near that mid-2024 form.
Last Starts 553 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 23/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 3 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 11-10-9-7 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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First-up after 91 days. Debuted 2nd of 13 at Dundalk over 2148m on 27 Feb, beaten 0.2L by Sutton Hoo, with 61kg at $11. Now with Philip D'Amato and drops to 54.5kg from barrier 8. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 236 days. Last start 2nd of 12 after settling 4th at Keeneland over 1609m on 5 Oct, beaten 0.3L by Patrol Squad Six, with 54kg at $8.50 on firm ground. Now a 3yo colt trained by Michael W. Mccarthy with Juan J. Hernandez up, drawn barrier 9 and carries 54.5kg. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |