Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
KIKI RIDE (3) Competitive effort when 2nd last run at the track. Displays good tactical speed. Ready to win. CANO FOR THE WIN (7) Back from a break of 40 weeks. Ran 4th last run at Del Mar. Has the potential to improve sharply but dropping in distance. A win wouldn't surprise. SHADY GEM (1) Couldn't stay in touch when 6th last start at this track. Has the talent to rebound quickly and has the ideal alley. Should jump out and bowl along. Among better hopes. BATTLE SCHOOL (2) First up from a spell of 53 weeks. Improved to place when 3rd beaten by almost 8L last start at Churchill Downs and having second race start. Drawn nicely. Winnable race.

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.00 and faded to finish 6th last start around here. Has the talent to rebound quickly and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Could win this.
Last Starts 46 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break of 53 weeks. Ran on strongly when 3rd beaten by close to 8L last start at Churchill Downs and fitter for debut run. One for the value hunters.
Last Starts 375 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last run around here. Likely to be well placed early. Highly respected.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | GOOD | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 32L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.25L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 19.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $9.00 and weakened under pressure when 7th last time at this venue and down in trip. Should be going forward early. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-4-7 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.85L | $9.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 24.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $28.00 and tailed off to finish 6th last run around here. May find these too slick.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 55kg | - | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 17.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 64 weeks. Started at $28.00 and didn't find the line when 7th last time at Los Alamitos. First appearance for a new trainer. Hard to take.
Last Starts 450 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/03/2025 | - | MDN 50 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco J Ramirez | 57kg | - | 5-7 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | MDN 46 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco J Ramirez | 57kg | - | 5-6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN 57 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco J Ramirez | 56kg | - | 8-8 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jeremy Laprida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 40 weeks. Started at $3.25 and came in 4th last run at Del Mar. Has the potential to improve sharply but back in trip. Serious contender.
Last Starts 283 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.95L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 20/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54kg | - | 6-6-4-7 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $20.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/12/2024 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 100 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-7-6 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-7 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 13L | $21.00 |