Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
A GREAT SHAKING (5) Took charge of the race to win by a head last time around here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Should jump out and bowl along. Could pose a threat and expected to go very close. CHRISTA MCAULIFFE (6) Won with a leg in the air by just short of 9L last time here and form has been improving over recent runs. Warrants a bet. WHOPPER FACTOR (4) First up after a 37 week break. Dominant winner by 7L last start at Los Alamitos Th and fitter for debut run. Definite claims. DOTTIE HINSON (2) First run back from a 27 week spell. Was rock solid when winning by a margin of 4 1/4L last run at Del Mar and having second race start. Genuine winning chance.

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $18.00 and average performance when 6th last run at the track but matched against less formidable competition. Always seems to find the line well. Has the ideal stall. Unlikely to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell of 27 weeks. Won by a huge margin of 4 1/4L last run at Del Mar and was a debutant last start. Worthy of strong consideration.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $36.00 and weakened under pressure when 5th last run at this venue but facing a weaker group of contenders. Hard to see it being good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54kg | - | 2-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 37 weeks. Put a gap on the rest when winning by 7L last start at Los Alamitos Th and having second career run. Nice value bet.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FAST | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-1 | 8 |
| 7L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dictated the tempo when winning by a head last time at this track but matched against a stronger field. Has shown early pace in races to date. Major chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong to the line when winning by nearly 9L last time here and getting better in recent performances. Should go very close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | - | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | William Pyle | 56kg | - | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |