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Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming

MELBA MONTGOMERY (1) Strong effort to run into 2nd last run at Los Alamitos Th and has minimal work to do from the gate. Jockey Juan J Hernandez is a strong choice aboard. Serious player. STYLISHLY BIG (4) Below standard effort when 9th last run at Del Mar. First race for a new trainer. Must be considered. DANCING THRU FIRE (9) Outgunned at the finish when 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last start at Los Alamitos Th. Displays good tactical speed. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. BLAME THE TRACK (8) Didn't threaten when 9th last start at this venue. May see an upturn in form. Should be going forward early. One to watch and an each way chance.

Race Time:11:39 PM

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1106m

Melba Montgomery (1)86862772

Trainer: Steve R. Knapp 12 mths 8: 0-2-0

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Grey F

Sire: Grazen

Dam: Sky Marni

Dam's Sire: Sky Mesa

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Career8: 0-2-0

Track4: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm7: 0-2-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Did well to run 2nd beaten by 3 1/4L last run at Los Alamitos Th and drawn well. Juan J Hernandez rates highly. Can win this.

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
2/6	20/09/2026	-	MDN Claiming 72	$0.00	Los Alamitos Th	1207m	FT	Armando Ayuso	54.5kg	-	4-4-2	3	1. Snapshot 2. Melba Montgomery 3. Lively Girl	3.3L	$0.00
7/12	16/08/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1106m	FAST	Armando Ayuso	54.5kg	-	-	2	1. Remember April 2. Stylishly Big 3. Champagnia	6.5L	$0.00
7/8	30/07/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1609m	FIRM	Armando Ayuso	54.5kg	-	-	3	1. Sugar Reign 2. Springline 3. Lady Ruth	16.8L	$0.00
2/6	20/06/2026	-	MDN Claiming 81	$0.00	Los Alamitos Th	1207m	FT	Armando Ayuso	54.5kg	-	2-2-2	3	1. Dats Ms. Blame 2. Melba Montgomery 3. Surprise D' Oro	9L	$0.00
6/8	29/05/2026	-	MDN Claiming 77	$0.00	Santa Anita	1609m	FM	Armando Ayuso	54.5kg	-	7-7-4-4	6	1. Intuitivebynature 2. Latin Air 3. Chef Kate	6.8L	$0.00
8/9	16/05/2026	-	3-5yo	$0.00	Santa Anita	1609m	FIRM	Armando Ayuso	54.5kg	-	3-3-3-6	4	1. Tis Sunrise 2. Jacklyn Lucas 3. All In The Game	8.4L	$0.00
6/8	18/04/2026	-	MDN Special Weight 88	$0.00	Santa Anita	1308m	FM	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	-	6-6-6	8	1. Holdthatrainbow 2. Christa Mcauliffe 3. She's No Quant	10.6L	$0.00
8/11	14/03/2026	-	MDN Special Weight 81	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FM	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	-	11-11-10	6	1. A Great Shaking 2. Midnight Cowgirl 3. She's No Quant	6.8L	$9.00

Long Legged Babs (2)590X8X6

Trainer: Val Brinkerhoff 12 mths 5: 0-0-0

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista

Weight: 56.5kgs

4 yo BBR F

Sire: Bold Chieftain

Dam: All Tea All Shade

Dam's Sire: Merit Man

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career5: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm5: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Odds of $18.00 and mediocre performance when 6th last start at Los Alamitos Th but has a good draw. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. This will pose a challenge.

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
6/6	20/09/2026	-	MDN Claiming 72	$0.00	Los Alamitos Th	1207m	FT	Alfredo L Bautista	52.200000047683716kg	-	6-6-6	1	1. Snapshot 2. Melba Montgomery 3. Lively Girl	16.8L	$0.00
8/8	02/08/2025	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1106m	FIRM	Ruben Silvera	54.5kg	-	-	8	1. Pocket Venus 2. Ponytail Pete 3. Perfect Smile	99.99L	$34.00
10/10	30/08/2024	-	MDN Special Weight 73	$0.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Tiago Josue Pereira	54.5kg	-	2-2-5-10	8	1. Tequilaandtherapy 2. How About Pavel 3. Renatus	18.4L	$51.00
9/9	26/07/2024	-	MDN Claiming 75	$0.00	Del Mar	1006m	FT	Ricardo Gonzalez	54.5kg	-	4-4-6	3	1. Promise Me Kat 2. Tropical Rain Day 3. Recycleyourheart	10.9L	$21.00
5/7	05/07/2024	-	MDN Claiming 65	$0.00	Los Alamitos Th	1006m	FT	Ricardo Gonzalez	54.5kg	-	4-4-4	6	1. Faithful Truth 2. Dyin A Thirst 3. Promise Me Kat	5.8L	$0.00

Godbless Her (3)8X6

Trainer: Doug F. O'Neill 12 mths 2: 0-0-0

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Grey F

Sire: Frosted

Dam: Drynachan

Dam's Sire: City Zip

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career2: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm2: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Odds of $6.00 and came in 6th last run at this venue. Expected to be flashing home. One for your trifecta.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/11	26/09/2026	-	MDN Special Weight 85	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FM	Paco Lopez	55.5kg	-	8-7-8	8	1. Acclaim Perfection 2. Sally's Wish 3. Helping Hand	10.3L	$0.00
8/9	30/08/2025	-	02	$0.00	Del Mar	1207m	FIRM	Edwin A Maldonado	55.5kg	-	-	6	1. Miss Kona 2. Cashed 3. Lady K Westfall	13.75L	$8.00

Stylishly Big (4)29

Trainer: Martin Valenzuela Iii 12 mths 2: 0-1-0

Jockey: Abel Lezcano

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: Mr. Big

Dam: Unusually Stylish

Dam's Sire: Unusual Heat

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %50.00%

Career2: 0-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance2: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm1: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At $4.50 just average when 9th last run at Del Mar. Change in trainer. Gets a chance against these.

Last Starts 40 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/12	07/09/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1106m	FIRM	Juan J Hernandez	55kg	-	-	9	1. Marvelousmissmabel 2. She Spendsalot 3. Darlin' Duchess	11.8L	$0.00
2/12	16/08/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1106m	FAST	Juan J Hernandez	54.5kg	-	-	9	1. Remember April 2. Stylishly Big 3. Champagnia	0.5L	$0.00

She Spendsalot (5)74028

Trainer: Bill Mclean 12 mths 5: 0-1-0

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: Sir Prancealot

Dam: Leveler

Dam's Sire: Even The Score

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %20.00%

Career5: 0-1-0

Track3: 0-0-0

Distance2: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm4: 0-1-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

On a quick back up. Faded to finish 8th last start at the track. Keep safe for trifectas.

Last Starts 6 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	11/10/2026	-	MDN Claiming 77	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	GD	Dyke Drayden Van	55.5kg	-	6-6-7	6	1. Swimmingly 2. Here For The Boos 3. Darlin' Duchess	18.1L	$0.00
2/12	07/09/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1106m	FIRM	Tiago Josue Pereira	55kg	-	-	3	1. Marvelousmissmabel 2. She Spendsalot 3. Darlin' Duchess	3.75L	$0.00
10/11	31/07/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1207m	FIRM	Antonio Fresu	54.5kg	-	-	6	1. Blame It On Abby 2. Forgotten Memories 3. Dancing With Shari	18.75L	$0.00
4/9	14/06/2026	-	MDN Claiming 64	$0.00	Santa Anita	1106m	FT	Armando Ayuso	55kg	-	3-3-3	4	1. Shady Stripes 2. Forgotten Memories 3. Dad's Bad Bunny	15.3L	$0.00
7/10	02/05/2026	-	MDN Claiming 74	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FT	Cesar Belmont	54.5kg	-	7-7-7	2	1. Surfin The Coast 2. I'm No Swifty 3. Dancing With Shari	16.3L	$0.00

Strong Proof (6)4X8086

Trainer: Marcia Stortz 12 mths 5: 0-0-0

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: Bodexpress

Dam: Anna Strong

Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career5: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm5: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was $28.00 and lost ground in the run home when 6th last time at Los Alamitos Th. Has plenty of early speed. Peak required to upset this field.

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
6/9	11/09/2026	-	MDN Claiming 84	$0.00	Los Alamitos Th	1207m	FT	Cristobal Herrera	56kg	-	4-4-5	5	1. Springline 2. Salty Siss 3. We Salute You	14.4L	$0.00
8/9	20/08/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1609m	FIRM	Tiago Josue Pereira	54.5kg	-	-	10	1. Lady Ruth 2. Dame It Dani 3. Lively Girl	38.25L	$0.00
11/11	31/07/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1207m	FIRM	Cristobal Herrera	54.5kg	-	-	10	1. Blame It On Abby 2. Forgotten Memories 3. Dancing With Shari	25L	$0.00
8/9	19/06/2026	-	MDN Claiming 76	$0.00	Los Alamitos Th	1207m	FT	Cristobal Herrera	55.5kg	-	6-5-6	3	1. Watch Over Us 2. Cammy's Girl 3. Dame It Dani	20.5L	$0.00
4/6	15/03/2026	-	MDN 45	$0.00	Los Alamitos	914m	FT	Cristobal Herrera	57kg	-	4-4	6	1. Stars Hollow 2. Go Prancealot 3. Vashon	8.8L	$13.00

Palace Mischief (7)4X85866886

Trainer: Jorge Bautista 12 mths 15: 0-1-0

Jockey: Cesar Ortega

Weight: 56.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut M

Sire: Palace Malice

Dam: Macabre

Dam's Sire: Hard Spun

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %6.67%

Career15: 0-1-0

Track4: 0-0-0

Distance7: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm14: 0-1-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At $28.00 folded up in the straight when 6th last start at Los Alamitos Th. Yet to fire this preparation with no placings from 8 runs. Making up the numbers.

Last Starts 28 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	19/09/2026	-	MDN Claiming 71	$0.00	Los Alamitos Th	1106m	FT	Cristobal Herrera	56kg	-	5-5-5	2	1. Salty Siss 2. Dancing Thru Fire 3. Una Mirada	16.5L	$0.00
8/12	16/08/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1106m	FAST	Cristobal Herrera	56kg	-	-	7	1. Remember April 2. Stylishly Big 3. Champagnia	8L	$0.00
8/10	05/07/2026	-	MDN Claiming 71	$0.00	Los Alamitos Th	1106m	FT	Cristobal Herrera	57kg	-	10-10-9	6	1. Dad's Bad Bunny 2. Salty Siss 3. My Babycakes	12L	$0.00
6/6	05/06/2026	-	MDN Claiming 73	$0.00	Santa Anita	1609m	FT	Cristobal Herrera	57kg	-	3-3-5-6	4	1. Bitter Truth 2. By The Moonlight 3. Kitty Mac	38L	$0.00
6/7	16/05/2026	-	3-5yo	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FIRM	Francisco Orduna Rojas	57kg	-	7-7-7	4	1. Vronaway 2. Conquest Sue 3. Cammy's Girl	14.25L	$0.00
8/12	18/04/2026	-	MDN Claiming 73	$0.00	Santa Anita	1106m	FT	Francisco Orduna Rojas	57kg	-	10-9-9	5	1. Lovely Medaglia 2. Play For Me 3. Bitter Truth	11.1L	$0.00
5/5	28/03/2026	-	MDN 52	$0.00	Los Alamitos	914m	FT	Francisco Orduna Rojas	57kg	-	5-5	1	1. Tupelo 2. Big Coin 3. Go Prancealot	7.8L	$0.00
8/8	21/02/2026	-	MDN Claiming 70	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FT	Cristobal Herrera	56kg	-	7-7-8	3	1. Tom's Star 2. Daddygaveittome 3. Play For Me	19.1L	$34.00
4/6	07/12/2024	-	MDN Claiming 68	$0.00	Pleasanton	1207m	FT	Luis Manuel Jimenez Aburto	56kg	-	4-4-3	4	1. Candyinthemorning 2. Hakuhia 3. Crimson Sonata	4.8L	$0.00
4/7	17/11/2024	-	MDN Claiming 69	$0.00	Pleasanton	1207m	FT	Luis Manuel Jimenez Aburto	56kg	-	4-5-4	4	1. Crypto Crush 2. Hakuhia 3. Kinky Moon	4.5L	$0.00
2/6	26/10/2024	-	MDN Claiming 68	$0.00	Pleasanton	1106m	FT	Luis Manuel Jimenez Aburto	56kg	-	4-4-3	1	1. Open Soul Autism 2. Palace Mischief 3. Max's Maxine	11L	$5.50
4/6	28/09/2024	-	MDN Claiming 70	$0.00	Fresno	1207m	FT	Alejandro Gomez	55.5kg	-	5-4-4	4	1. Harney Lane 2. Max's Maxine 3. Parthena	6L	$0.00
6/6	10/08/2024	-	MDN Claiming 75	$0.00	Santa Rosa	1609m	FM	Frank T Alvarado	55.5kg	-	6-6-6-6	4	1. Castagna 2. Harney Lane 3. Silver Flirt	16.1L	$0.00
5/5	06/07/2024	-	MDN Special Weight 78	$0.00	Pleasanton	1106m	FT	Santos Rivera	55.5kg	-	3-4-5	5	1. Clarina 2. Maniae 3. Ann Loves Mark	14.1L	$7.00
4/6	08/06/2024	-	MDN Special Weight 81	$0.00	Golden Gate	1106m	FT	Santos Rivera	55kg	-	6-5-4	6	1. No Cap 2. Clarina 3. Parthena	10.8L	$4.60

Blame The Track (8)4X39

Trainer: Simon Callaghan 12 mths 3: 0-0-1

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: Listing

Dam: Blame The Agent

Dam's Sire: Jimmy Creed

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %33.33%

Career3: 0-0-1

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm2: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Jumped at $16.00 and didn't find the line when 9th last start at this track. May see an upturn in form. Has shown early pace in races to date. Forward showing expected.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/11	26/09/2026	-	MDN Special Weight 85	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FM	Edwin A Maldonado	55.5kg	-	4-6-7	6	1. Acclaim Perfection 2. Sally's Wish 3. Helping Hand	14.6L	$0.00
3/9	04/09/2026	-	3U	$0.00	Del Mar	1307m	FAST	Edwin A Maldonado	55kg	-	-	3	1. Kool Kitten 2. Volcanologist 3. Blame The Track	8.25L	$0.00
4/6	05/06/2026	-	MDN Special Weight 82	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FT	Joel Rosario	55kg	-	4-3-4	5	1. Lyndee's Dream 2. Jacklyn Lucas 3. Joyful Mischief	4L	$0.00

Dancing Thru Fire (9)4544X2

Trainer: Sally P. Rivera 12 mths 5: 0-1-0

Jockey: Edgar Payeras

Weight: 56.5kgs

5 yo Bay M

Sire: Graydar

Dam: Luckyvic

Dam's Sire: Gotham City

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %20.00%

Career5: 0-1-0

Track4: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm5: 0-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Despite being overrun still placed 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last start at Los Alamitos Th. Won't be far away during the run. Strong prospects in this race.

Last Starts 28 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	19/09/2026	-	MDN Claiming 71	$0.00	Los Alamitos Th	1106m	FT	Alfredo L Bautista	51.200000047683716kg	-	1-2-2	1	1. Salty Siss 2. Dancing Thru Fire 3. Una Mirada	2.8L	$0.00
4/8	20/03/2026	-	MDN Claiming 71	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FT	Tyler Baze	57kg	-	4-4-6	7	1. Celestial Skies 2. Daddygaveittome 3. Bitter Truth	3.9L	$11.00
4/8	01/03/2026	-	MDN Claiming 78	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FT	Armando Aguilar	57kg	-	5-6-5	2	1. Violences Ohr 2. Elsa Dutton 3. Tupelo	12.8L	$20.00
5/6	25/01/2026	-	MDN Special Weight 81	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FT	Armando Aguilar	56kg	-	2-2-4	1	1. Syntax 2. All In The Game 3. Dad's Bad Bunny	10.6L	$29.00
4/7	02/01/2026	-	MDN Claiming 66	$0.00	Santa Anita	1207m	FT	Armando Aguilar	56kg	-	7-7-4	6	1. Molly Jensen 2. East Boca Kibbutz 3. Celestial Skies	3.1L	$12.00