Santa Anita Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
AMADOR (7) Set a strong tempo before fading at the finish to place 2nd beaten by 5L last start at Los Alamitos Th but challenged by a tougher grade. Big chance. TWILIGHT TIME (3) Back from a spell of 52 weeks. Ran over the top of them when winning last run here and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Should get going late. Classy enough for this field and is one of the major players. HANKERING (8) Couldn't maintain the pace when 5th last start at Los Alamitos Th. Can make a comeback and drops back to a suitable grade. Should jump out and bowl along. In the mix. HIGHLAND ECHO (2) Chased well when 4th last start at Los Alamitos and back to an increased distance. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Gets a favourable alley. Each way best.

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $28.00 and came in 4th last start around here but can save some energy from the alley. Up against a more competitive field. Cannot make a case for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Alfredo L Bautista | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Edgar Payeras | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| 14.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Edgar Payeras | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Edgar Payeras | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | Allowance 72 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | - | 5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Edgar Payeras | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | Allowance 57 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Edgar Payeras | 56kg | - | 9-7 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 43 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Edgar Payeras | 56kg | - | 2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Alfredo L Bautista | 49.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Orduna-Rojas
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $6.00 and made some ground when 4th last start at Los Alamitos and has a good draw. Has plenty of early speed. Returns to an increased distance. One for the value hunters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/09/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | - | 5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/09/2026 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | - | 4-4 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/08/2026 | - | Allowance 73 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco Orduna Rojas | 57kg | - | 5-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Francisco Orduna Rojas | 57kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Allowance 70 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco Orduna Rojas | 57kg | - | 6-6 | 5 |
| 12L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN 56 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco Orduna Rojas | 57kg | - | 2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.73 |
| 2/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 60 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco Orduna Rojas | 56kg | - | 2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN 58 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Francisco Orduna Rojas | 56kg | - | 2-3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Eduard Kennis Rojas Fernandez | 56kg | - | 7-10-11 | 4 |
| 26.4L | $71.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 6-12-12 | 2 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN 58 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Hugo Herrera | 56kg | - | 3-5 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Hugo Herrera | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | GOOD | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1207m | FT | Hugo Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1106m | FT | Hugo Herrera | 55kg | - | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 52 week break. Rounded them up to win last run here but down in distance. Possesses good finishing speed. Form has been improving over recent runs. Major chance.
Last Starts 365 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 26.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't threaten when 7th last run at this venue but goes down in grade. Armando Aguilar and Jose R Valdez command respect as a team. Prefer in an easier race.
Last Starts 20 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 | 04/10/2026 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Ali Husain | 49.799999952316284kg | - | 3-5-7-7 | 4 |
| 52.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/09/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 56.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 60 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN 57 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Rigoberto Sevilla | 56kg | - | 3-4 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $1.65 |
| 2/5 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN 57 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Rigoberto Sevilla | 57kg | - | 2-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Sofia Barandela | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Serafin Carmona | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Serafin Carmona | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $14.00 and didn't attack the line when 7th last run at Los Alamitos Th but up against a less challenging field. Struggle to recommend.
Last Starts 41 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 | 13/09/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Epifanio E Garcia | 56.5kg | - | 2-7-7 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Adrian Escobedo | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Alfredo L Bautista | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Ali Husain | 50.799999952316284kg | - | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Serafin Carmona | 50kg | - | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/10/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jose Valdivia, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $23.00 and folded up in the straight when 5th last start at this track but stepping down to a lower level. Back in trip. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 4-3-3-4 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Alfredo L Bautista | 51.200000047683716kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FAST | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FIRM | Alfredo L Bautista | 52.200000047683716kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.95L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 57kg | - | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/04/2026 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | - | 3-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 09/03/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/12/2024 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54.5kg | - | 6-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 6L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3-2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |
| 3/15 | 18/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Redcar | 1608m | SOFT | Lewis Edmunds | 59.5kg | - | 10-8-8-6-4-3-3-3 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 2nd beaten by 5L last start at Los Alamitos Th but competing in a higher grade. Well respected contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/09/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 21.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Jr Rafael Mojica | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Jr Rafael Mojica | 55kg | - | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 1-2-3-6 | 6 |
| 29.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 4-8-8 | 2 |
| 37.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and gave away some ground when 5th last start at Los Alamitos Th. Can make a comeback and matched against less formidable competition. Good career start. Should go very close.
Last Starts 34 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 | 20/09/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Francisco Orduna Rojas | 55kg | - | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Dyke Drayden Van | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1307m | FIRM | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Cesar Belmont | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |