Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
POSITIVE TIMES (4) brings the standout recent run after leading throughout and finishing 2nd at Santa Anita over 1207m, beaten 0.5L, and looks suited back in trip. CONFIDENCE MAN (3) was 3rd on debut at Santa Anita over 1207m, and can improve second up dropping 101m. FOREVER BEN (2) has a prior 3rd at this track over 1006m but has mixed since and resumes after 243 days. HE GOT LIT (5) showed pace when 4th at Turf Paradise over 1006m last start and gets weight relief.
Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Idiot Proof out of Pam's Joy for trainer Alberto Ruvalcaba. Draws barrier 1 with Cristobal Herrera and carries 55.5kg. Set-up looks economical from the inside draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 243 days. Last start 6th of 8 at Santa Anita over 1207m on 4 Oct, beaten 11.3L on FT, with 55.5kg at $11 behind Southern Melodee. Earlier Del Mar efforts included 6th over 1006m at $4.33 and a debut 3rd at Santa Anita over 1006m, beaten 2.8L behind Pavlovian. Can improve fresh from barrier 2 with Tyler Baze up.
Last Starts 245 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 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.25L | $4.33 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Tyler Baze | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up debut effort was 3rd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 10 May, beaten 6.5L on firm going in a Maiden Special Weight, after settling midfield. Stays at 55.5kg and draws barrier 3 for Brian J. Koriner with Armando Ayuso taking over. Track record reads 1:0-0-1 and he has placed in his only start. Can improve with natural progression.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 25-day turnaround after a narrow 2nd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 10 May, led throughout and was nailed late by Maddie Tee, beaten 0.5L with 55kg. Two runs prior at a mile in MSW grade he faded 5th and 7th after leading, suggesting the shorter trip suits. Consistent this prep with placings in three of six, and draws barrier 4 again under Edwin A. Maldonado for Ryan Hanson. Can feature with a repeat of his latest.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes off a 43-day break after finishing 4th of 7 at Turf Paradise over 1006m on 22 Apr, beaten 5.8L on firm, after racing handy in a Maiden Optional Claiming. Prior run 6th of 8 over 1207m there on 21 Mar at $41, leading early before tiring by 10L in a Maiden Special Weight. Carries 53kg today, down 3kg, with Alfredo L. Bautista up for Val Brinkerhoff and draws barrier 5. Can feature with a softer trip.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1006m | FM | Jayden R Ironeyes | 56kg | - | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Jayden R Ironeyes | 58kg | - | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 10L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | FT | Jayden R Ironeyes | 56kg | - | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 28.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding from Alberto Ruvalcaba draws barrier 6 with 55.5kg under Francisco Monroy. USA-bred by Idiot Proof out of Gogoula. Setup looks straightforward and fitness profile is not disclosed. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 340 days. Last start 6th of 8 at Los Alamitos Th over 1006m on 29 Jun, beaten 7.6L on FT, with 54kg after settling midfield. Now carries 55.5kg from barrier 7 for Kyle Frey for Edward R. Freeman. Can improve with the run.
Last Starts 342 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 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding trained by Peter Eurton, drawn barrier 8 with 55.5kg. Cesar Belmont rides. US-bred by He Be Fire N Ice out of Zendreya. Can feature with the right run.