Santa Anita Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
PROUD RACER (1) brings rock-solid recent form and a fitness edge, beaten 0.1L when 2nd at Santa Anita over 1207m last start and previously 3rd by 0.6L here; he also has a prior 2nd over 1609m. VAN GOGH STYLE (4) was 3rd at Santa Anita over 1207m last time, beaten 1.5L after racing on speed, and can be prominent again up in trip. HUNGOVER (5) mixes form but has a 2nd over this 1609m in April and draws to get his chance. OTTIS BETTS (3) has three straight 3rds and is consistent, though unproven at the mile.
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in five of eight overall and seven of nine at this track and season combined. Last start 2nd of 8 after leading late at Santa Anita over 1207m on 29 May, beaten 0.1L by Danzing Wild Cat, with 57kg on a fast track. Also 3rd two back over 1207m here on 10 May, beaten 0.6L. Draws barrier 1 and steps up 402m; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 8 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 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 2-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2025 | - | 4-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | GOOD | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.05L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 07/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | GD | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 26/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has been well beaten in two Santa Anita Maiden Special Weight runs this season. Last start 10th of 10 after leading early at Santa Anita over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 20.1L on firm with 54kg. Prior run 9th of 9 over 1308m there on 28 Mar, beaten 14.3L at $34. Draws barrier 2 and carries 54.5kg with Kyle Frey; can improve with a softer run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Leonel Camacho Flores | 54kg | - | 1-1-4-10 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with three straight 3rds at Santa Anita, most recently over 1106m on 20 Mar in Maiden Claiming 82, beaten 2L at $4.40 after settling back. Earlier posted 3rd over 1207m on 1 Mar in Maiden Claiming 77, beaten 1.5L at $2.75. First-up here off 76 days, draws barrier 3, and drops 1kg to 54.5kg with Armando Ayuso riding for Ronald W. Ellis. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 2L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a career-best 3rd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 22 May, beaten 1.5L in a Maiden Special Weight (FT) after racing handy. Two runs back finished 6th of 10 over 1207m here on 26 Apr (FM), beaten 6.3L. Drops 0.5kg to 54.5kg and draws barrier 4 for Tyler Baze for trainer Sean Mccarthy, and steps up 402m. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55kg | - | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with seconds at Santa Anita on 17 Apr over 1609m (beaten 3.8L) and on 28 Feb over 1207m (beaten 0.5L). Last start 8th of 11 after settling handy at Santa Anita over 1609m on 23 May, beaten 7.1L, with 55.5kg on firm. Drops 1kg and draws better from barrier 5, with Joel Rosario up for Ryan Hanson. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4-8 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |
| 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: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 187 days and switches to George Papaprodromou with Edwin A. Maldonado up. Two Del Mar runs last prep: 7th of 9 over 1207m on 30 Oct (FIRM) at $6.50, then 8th of 8 over 1106m on 29 Nov, beaten 7.65L by MOONSHINER at $8. Carries 54.5kg with blinkers on and rises 503m in trip from last start. Can improve with the break and new stable.
Last Starts 189 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 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.65L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 19.5L | $6.50 |