Santa Anita Park Race 6 - Affirmed S. Stakes
DECISIVE WIN (5) Led and controlled the pace to win by 5 1/2L last run at this track. Should muster plenty of early speed. Every chance today. MO KOKO (6) Finished 4th last run at the track. Expected to rebound and rising in distance. Up in class. No shock to see a win. CONSTITUTION ANDI (3) Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 2L last run around here and promising career start. Has a great burst of speed late. Worth a ticket. SECURED FREEDOM (4) Made up ground when 4th last time at Churchill Downs and will appreciate the drop in class. Jockey Joel Rosario and trainer Tim Yakteen deserve respect as a team. Key player.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 10 weeks and solid effort to run into 3rd beaten by almost 9L first up last preparation at this venue. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Prefer in something a lot easier.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Manuel Americano | 55kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-5-6 | 6 |
| 22L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7-8 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $53.00 struggled with the pace when 17th last start at Churchill Downs but gets a favourable barrier. Likely to be well placed early. Stable is in form. May find these too slick.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Martin Garcia | 57kg | - | 5-7-4-15-17 | 4 |
| 37.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 6-6-8-7 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.57 |
| 3/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Good effort when placing 3rd last run at this track and putting a tidy record together. Exhibiting good form since resuming from a spell. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 44 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54kg | - | 8-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $18.00 got going late when 4th last time at Churchill Downs and challenged by less formidable competitors. Jockey Joel Rosario and trainer Tim Yakteen form a formidable team. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-6 | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 7 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | GOOD | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Set the pace to win by 5 1/2L last run around here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Has every chance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 7L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.00 and came in 4th last run around here. Expected to rebound and racing over more ground. Matched against a stronger field. Has definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 7th last start at Churchill Downs but taking on a lower class of opponents. Showing consistent performance in races. Considerable improvement needed.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-10-8 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FIRM | Samy Camacho | 52.5kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.25L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $1.90 |