Santa Anita Park

21:00 - RESULT

Runners: 11

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NATURALLY BLONDE has been running to a consistent level lately and can reverse last time's placings with Mia Pia. Also of interest is Della Terra.

1st	5. Mendelssohns Angel	12/1
2nd	6. Pavel's Etoile	13/2
3rd	1. Tiger of the Sea	3/1

Della Terra

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 22

6/5

Comment: Touch disappointing to finish only runner-up in March in a maiden special weight; returns from an absence here; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 9	9/10	-
07/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 5	73/10	-

Tiger of the Sea

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 2-

3/1

Comment: Close second on her debut (5f, Del Mar) at 7-1 last August; has a long absence to overcome; if stepping up from first effort ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 9	69/10	-

Naturally Blonde

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-45324

6/1

Comment: Admirably consistent and this is her grade; split a number of these rivals last month at Del Mar in a maiden special weight; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	11/5	-
03/08/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 11	13/5	-
16/06/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	59/5	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 11	26/5	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
08/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	3/2	-

Pavel's Etoile

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 33443-

13/2

Comment: 6l third last October in a maiden special weight; producing consistent form and signs of improvement on last two runs; returns from an absence here; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 12	37/5	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	5/1	-
20/07/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	17/5	-
13/06/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-
26/05/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	5/2	-

Mendelssohns Angel

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 38

12/1

Comment: Finished behind three of these rivals when beaten 4½l in eighth at Del Mar last month in a maiden special weight; has a reasonable shout as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	53/10	-
03/08/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 11	213/5	-

Mia Pia

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 9463

16/1

Comment: Finished in front of several of these in a maiden special weight at Del Mar when a close third five weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	497/10	-
03/08/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 11	31/1	-
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	121/10	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	457/10	-

Surfin Candy

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 7

20/1

Comment: Never landed a blow on her debut when seventh of nine over this trip at Del Mar at 6-1 last month; could improve from her debut but will need to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 9	29/5	-

Dialing Destiny

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 06

25/1

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 50-1) to finish sixth at Del Mar over 5f (maiden special weight) when separating a number of reopposing rivals five weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	477/10	-
04/08/25	Del Mar / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	37/5	-

Sparta F. C.

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8/65-39

25/1

Comment: Finished behind Sally's Wish at Del Mar three weeks ago when beaten 20l in a maiden special weight; has not had much racing and has raised her game the last twice; by no means ruled out as she finished third in July.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	113/10	-
28/07/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 11	29/5	-
24/03/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	338/5	-
10/02/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	338/5	-
03/12/23	Golden Gate Fields / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	104/5	-

Sally's Wish

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 695

40/1

Comment: Held in fifth over 1m at Del Mar (maiden special weight) three weeks ago; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	341/10	-
15/08/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	69/2	-
28/07/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 11	757/10	-

Cash's Candy

Age/Wt: 4/8-12

50/1

Comment: Related to New Heat, winning form over 6f-1m1f; sire offers hope the distance might suit; overlooked unless the market says otherwise given this is a fairly useful standard to aim at.

Santa Anita Park

21:31 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GHOST OF MIDNIGHT likes to stalk the early speed and has been very consistent of late. Miracle Mark and Berlin Wall are among the dangers.

1st	5. Ghost of Midnight	7/4
2nd	3. Berlin Wall	4/1
3rd	1. Lawless World	16/1

Ghost of Midnight

Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 1/12-5

7/4

Comment: Can be a player at this level and string of consistent efforts of late; not disgraced when fifth in an allowance optional claimer (Del Mar) 34 days ago; drops to a $50k tag from $100k; very interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	27/10	-
16/03/24	Santa Anita / Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-
26/01/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
31/12/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
02/12/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
04/11/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-

Grubauer

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-11265

5/2

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of eight at Del Mar over 6½f (allowance optional claimer) last month; has scored over C&D; is passed over given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	49/5	-
03/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/5	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
08/12/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	23/10	-

Miracle Mark

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-4357

4/1

Comment: Solid effort when beaten 5l to finish seventh at Del Mar three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; recent display was promising so warrants consideration.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	71/5	-
27/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	49/10	-
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	36/5	-
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	68/5	-
09/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	221/10	-
04/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	61/10	-

Berlin Wall

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 31

4/1

Comment: Promoted from second to first when winning with a bit to spare in a maiden special weight in January; returns from a layoff; first run in a claimer; most recent trackwork a positive and has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	1 / 8	13/10	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 8	17/5	-

Code Duello

Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 4-3711

12/1

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 12-30 and out to complete a hat-trick; gained narrow success in an allowance optional claimer at Los Alamitos Race Course upped to 6½f 14 days ago; claiming tag now upped to $50k; despite that Los Alamitos Race Course success, others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/5	-
24/08/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	79/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	37/10	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	342/5	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-

Lawless World

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 114-3

16/1

Comment: Didn't run badly when 40-1 third in an allowance optional claimer at Del Mar 27 days ago upped to 6½f; managed three wins in his last six outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	401/10	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	53/10	-
08/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	34/5	-
30/09/24	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	37/5	-
24/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	198/5	-
14/07/24	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-

Santa Anita Park

22:03 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CASHED gets a firm vote. She goes for a yard in rude health at present and is expected to confirm authority with Jacklyn Lucas after they met last time out.

1st	5. Cashed	5/6
2nd	2. Jacklyn Lucas	6/1
3rd	3. Billie Holiday	5/2

Cashed

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 232

5/6

Comment: Missed out by 1½l (Del Mar) ahead of Jacklyn Lucas when runner-up 28 days ago in a maiden special weight; nicely bred (by I'll Have Another); every chance with trainer in excellent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	9/2	-
10/08/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	6/1	-
13/07/25	Wyoming Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	91/10	-

Billie Holiday

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 6

5/2

Comment: Couldn't land a blow on her debut in Del Mar maiden special weight over 5½f with blinkers applied at 22-1 three weeks ago; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	107/5	-

Jacklyn Lucas

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 4

6/1

Comment: Some way behind the runner-up, Cashed, at Del Mar at 33-1 28 days ago; related to Stakes winner Johnny Podres; entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	182/5	-

Final Table Lady

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 326U

15/2

Comment: Failed to finish in a maiden special weight at Del Mar last month; winless in four starts but has shown promise with second her top showing; has to prove this longer trip is what she wants and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	U / 8	36/5	-
19/07/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	58/5	-
28/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	3/5	-
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	14/5	-

Tammy Baby

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 248

9/1

Comment: Some promise; closest she has come to winning after three starts was a second; beaten 14l in eighth behind Cashed, last month at Del Mar in a maiden special weight; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	473/10	-
19/07/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	127/10	-
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	28/5	-

Cash in Toknight

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 34

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fourth of six over 5½f at Los Alamitos Race Course (maiden special weight) a week ago; certainly not out of it with yard flying presently and she has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	19/10	-
21/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	121/10	-

Santa Anita Park

22:34 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: JOHANNES has to be the first name on the shortlist. He has shown a liking for this course and distance and this is a step down from the Fourstardave Handicap, while Final Boss is another for the shortlist.

1st	3. Johannes	1/4
2nd	6. Cabo Spirit	12/1
3rd	5. Almendares (GB)	11/2

Johannes

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1121-9

1/4

Comment: A prolific C&D winner and a Grade 2 winner in December at this track; finished ninth in the Grade 1 Fourstardave Handicap (Saratoga) last month; an easier task than his previous race; can go well fresh and is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 10	9/5	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 9	3/10	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 10	22/5	-
29/09/24	Santa Anita / Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
29/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
28/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 11	11/5	-

Almendares (GB)

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 29-412

11/2

Comment: Has never won a race of this value but has achieved five wins from 18 career runs; produced a good effort to finish runner-up where he had two of these rivals behind at Del Mar last month in an allowance Grade 2; this represents an easier task than his previous race; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	23/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 7	11/2	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	3/1	-
29/09/24	Santa Anita / Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	67/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 10	99/10	-

Final Boss

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-41416

8/1

Comment: All his victories have been gained at a lower level but four wins from eight runs here; finished sixth but only beaten 2½l four weeks ago upped to 1m3f (Del Mar) in a Grade 2; an easier task than his previous race; the drop back in trip will suit and might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 9	9/2	-
10/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	47/5	-
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	29/5	-
04/08/24	Del Mar / Handicap / F	-	4 / 5	6/5	-

Cabo Spirit

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 531323

12/1

Comment: Went close in a Grade 2 in July; brings winning C&D form to the table; split Almendares and Zio Jo when third last month at Del Mar in an allowance Grade 2; dropping in class but makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
28/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 6	6/1	-
27/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 9	152/5	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	33/5	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 7	157/5	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 9	139/10	-

Zio Jo

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 424724

25/1

Comment: Not far behind two of these rivals in an allowance Grade 2 (stumbled at the start) at Del Mar when fourth of six last month; producing fairly consistent form; wins have come at a lower level; might find this company a little easier but has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 6	247/10	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	141/10	-
27/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 9	571/10	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 7	116/5	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	59/5	-

Scoobie Quando

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5179-6

33/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Del Mar (beaten 3½l) in an allowance optional claimer on first run for this trainer last month; has done all his winning at a lower level; steps up in grade so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	17/1	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	959/100	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	2771/100	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	158/25	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	57/10	-
22/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	487/50	-

Santa Anita Park

23:05 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PROVENANCE made an encouraging first appearance and ran well enough first time out to suggest a race of this nature is within his compass. Rio Grande is an interesting candidate.

1st	1. Provenance	4/7
2nd	5. Plagarist	8/1
3rd	2. Rio Grande	4/1

Provenance

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 3

4/7

Comment: Beaten when favourite on his debut at Del Mar over 1m at 1-2 35 days ago; nicely bred (by Into Mischief) and from a powerful yard; strong contender as showed promise in workout a week ago and his breeding catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 5	1/2	-

Rio Grande

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 5

4/1

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on his debut at Del Mar in blinkers at 9-1 last month; hails from a good trainer; definitely of interest on best trackwork and he could be more streetwise here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	19/2	-

Army Man

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

9/2

Comment: Trainer does well here with debutants; sire gets fair share of winners over this distance; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Plagarist

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 6

8/1

Comment: Beaten on his debut at Del Mar when not far behind Rio Grande over this distance (wore blinkers) at 20-1 last month; related to Grade 2 winner Trademark; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	41/2	-

Work

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

20/1

Comment: Bred to improve with age; sire's stock can be smart performers; newcomer by American Pharoah; stable can ready one; overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

American King

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

33/1

Comment: Related to 6f winner Storms Home; there's hope from the sire that he has some ability; bred to get better with time; trainer has a modest record with debutants; market could reveal prospects.

Santa Anita Park

23:37 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GOLD PHOENIX rates a strong recommendation. He is proven at this level and can confirm superiority with Stay Hot and Mondego who were behind him when last seen.

1st	7. Gold Phoenix (IRE)	6/4
2nd	6. Stay Hot	13/8
3rd	3. Spycatcher	10/1

Gold Phoenix (IRE)

Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 4-3431

6/4

Comment: Narrow scorer in a Grade 2 four weeks ago (Del Mar) when Stay Hot and Mondego were behind him upped to 1m3f; a good record at this level and multiple course winner; down in class; needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
10/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 10	647/50	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 13	323/10	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 11	51/10	-

Stay Hot

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 42-132

13/8

Comment: Behind Gold Phoenix in a Grade 2 four weeks ago at Del Mar when beaten a head upped to 1m3f; consistent performer and loves this track (three course wins); this represents an easier task than his previous race; looks likely to be involved as he has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 9	33/5	-
28/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
28/06/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 11	21/2	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-

Mondego (GB)

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 46-515

5/1

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when fifth (beaten just over 1l) over 1m3f at Del Mar (Grade 2) 28 days ago, behind the reopposing Gold Phoenix; has done all his winning at a lower level; down in class this time but looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 9	343/10	-
02/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	57/10	-
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	67/10	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	69/20	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-
14/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	43/10	-

Spycatcher

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1-2331

10/1

Comment: Scored narrowly in an allowance optional claimer (dropped back to 1m½f) at Del Mar last month; on target twice in his last five outings; has won two of 13 career starts; up in distance by an extra 1½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	22/5	-
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	38/5	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	14/5	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
31/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 11	3/2	-

Rastaman Vibe

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 333311

14/1

Comment: Got home in front by half a length over 1m3f at Del Mar (allowance optional claimer) three weeks ago; bids to pull off a hat-trick but all his wins achieved at a lower level; may have to settle for supporting role despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	13/5	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	28/5	-
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
09/05/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	41/5	-

Balladeer

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 9-64366

20/1

Comment: Finished tailed off upped to 2m½f last month at Kentucky Downs in a bumper; winner of three races at this venue but quite a while since he tasted success; this is a step down in class but only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	6 / 6	2089/100	-
28/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 6	146/5	-
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 6	83/10	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	36/1	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 9	141/4	-

Dicey Mo Chara (GB)

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 736534

20/1

Comment: A while since his last success; finished fourth but only beaten just over 1l in an allowance optional claimer at Del Mar when he wasn't far behind Rastaman Vibe three weeks ago; a lot on his plate here and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	19/5	-
02/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-
28/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 6	221/10	-
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	18/5	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	72/5	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	177/10	-

Santa Anita Park

00:07 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DEVIL AMONG US could cash in if the leaders go too fast and can't be faulted for consistency. Kahuna Magic and Tiger In My Tank should also be on the premises.

1st	7. Four O Six Creed	5/2
2nd	1. Kahuna Magic	10/1
3rd	9. Tiger in My Tank	7/2

Four O Six Creed

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 63-223

5/2

Comment: On the premises when third of eight in a claimer last month at Del Mar upped to 1m; normally pretty consistent and winner of three starts (range of trips from 6½f to 1m½f); can figure as plenty to like about workout last Saturday and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/1	-
28/06/25	Century Mile / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	113/20	-
31/05/25	Century Mile / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	169/20	-
02/11/24	Century Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	173/20	-
19/10/24	Century Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	63/20	-
21/09/24	Century Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	79/20	-

Devil Among Us

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 182424

3/1

Comment: Useful at this level and has been consistent of late; managed to get on the lead from his wide berth at Del Mar over 5½f (allowance optional claimer) when fourth beaten just over 3l 48 days ago; respected if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	17/5	-
25/07/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
28/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/10	-
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	39/5	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/10	-

Tiger in My Tank

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 410-54

7/2

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) over 5½f at Del Mar (starter allowance) four weeks ago; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	7/1	-
24/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	137/10	-
15/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	337/10	-
09/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	501/10	-
11/08/24	Santa Rosa / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-
28/06/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	5/2	-

Ballyvaughan Gig

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2-31217

5/1

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-10); not disgraced in seventh when close behind Tiger In My Tank at Del Mar last month in a starter allowance; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	29/10	-
14/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/1	-
28/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	109/50	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	139/100	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	261/100	-
11/08/24	Santa Rosa / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	4/1	-

Raging Waters

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 429922

9/1

Comment: Missed out by half a length two weeks ago (Los Alamitos Race Course) in a claimer; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2022); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and he's easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
06/09/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	99/5	-
18/08/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	257/10	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	589/10	-
05/07/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/1	-
27/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	52/5	-

Kahuna Magic

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 151-35

10/1

Comment: Beaten 17l in March in an optional claimer; on target twice in his last five outings; C&D has proven suitable before; returns from a layoff here; he has won after a layoff in the past and definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	64/5	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	93/10	-
31/10/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	59/10	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	71/5	-
21/07/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	84/5	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	111/10	-

Hot Box

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 241110

10/1

Comment: Last of 11 at Del Mar over 5f (claimer) last month; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 10-36); booking of Ricardo Ramirez takes the eye; now over an extra 1f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	6/1	-
27/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	183/10	-
16/06/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
25/05/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
12/05/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	13/5	-
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-

Major Tom

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 357606

66/1

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; struggled a bit since winning an optional claimer at Santa Anita in March; behind Raging Waters at Del Mar over 6½f (claimer) when last of six 21 days ago; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	321/10	-
14/08/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	96/5	-
27/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	133/10	-
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	8/1	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	64/5	-
31/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	39/10	-

Supernal

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 152430

Comment: Finished tenth of 12 28 days ago upped to 1m at Del Mar in an allowance optional claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; must be high on list with return to this trip a plus and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	147/5	-
24/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	87/10	-
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	6/5	-
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	91/10	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	64/5	-

Santa Anita Park

00:41 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SORRENTO SKY is a reliable type and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings. Yellow Card can give the selection most to think about.

1st	1. Reef Runner	10/3
2nd	5. Yellow Card	5/1
3rd	4. Sorrento Sky (IRE)	9/2

First Peace

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3161-0

3/1

Comment: Behind three of these in a handicap Grade 3 at Del Mar dropped back in distance when 11th four weeks ago; three wins over C&D; should prove competitive based on the pick of his form and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Handicap, Grade 3 / F	-	11 / 12	99/10	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 11	19/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 10	17/10	-
22/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	19/5	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
27/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	7/5	-

Reef Runner

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 423312

10/3

Comment: Has managed five wins from 19 career runs but all his wins achieved at a lower level; had a number of these behind him (Del Mar) 28 days ago in a handicap Grade 3; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Handicap, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 12	37/2	-
03/08/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	1 / 9	31/10	-
01/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	3 / 5	37/10	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	11/2	-

Sorrento Sky (IRE)

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2-1337

9/2

Comment: Solid effort at Del Mar when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month in a handicap Grade 3; likes this combination of C&D; consistent performer; plenty of appeal despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Handicap, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 12	37/5	-
31/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/10	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	21/10	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-
14/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	38/5	-

Nesso's Lastharrah

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 131-21

5/1

Comment: Has winning form at this track; managed four wins in his last six outings; managed to get on the lead from his wide berth over 1m at Del Mar (allowance optional claimer) last month; should get involved despite moving up in class and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	19/5	-
06/07/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
10/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
20/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	14/5	-
14/06/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
08/03/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-

Yellow Card

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 162-21

5/1

Comment: Got home in front by half a length in an allowance optional claimer (Del Mar) last month; on target three times in his last seven outings; ran well in a Grade 1 last September; can be in the mix despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
26/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	5/2	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 12	154/25	-
11/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	77/20	-
16/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	159/25	-
05/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	187/20	-

Beyond Brilliant

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 82/983

6/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals at Del Mar when beaten 1l into third at 50-1 last month in a handicap Grade 3; possesses winning form at this track; five wins to his name - from 1m to 1m2f; needs considering despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Handicap, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 12	236/5	-
10/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	4/1	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	91/10	-
26/11/22	Del Mar / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	2 / 8	17/2	-
05/11/22	Keeneland / Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 14	2699/50	-
01/10/22	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-

Mucho Del Oro

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 1-66655

20/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Del Mar (beaten 6l) in July in an allowance optional claimer; record over this C&D is five wins from ten runs but has gained all his wins at a lower level; a lot on his plate here and couldn't be confident about him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	112/5	-
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	24/5	-
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	13/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	13/10	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	33/5	-
27/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 9	57/5	-

Kale's Angel

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 311388

20/1

Comment: Beaten just over 5l in eighth at Del Mar in July in a stakes; went close in a stakes in May and has managed five wins from 13 career runs; likely player despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	184/5	-
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	188/5	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	6/5	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	78/25	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-

Santa Anita Park

01:09 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: FULL SERRANO has an obvious shout. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast. Privman and First Mission could also play a role.

1st	5. Nevada Beach	7/1
2nd	7. Full Serrano (ARG)	8/13
3rd	3. Privman	10/1

Full Serrano (ARG)

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 7121-1

8/13

Comment: Good winner at Del Mar four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-18); could be hard to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 13	67/5	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	79/10	-
04/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	99/10	-
03/02/24	San Isidro / Stakes / F	1	7 / 14	7/1	-

First Mission

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-3132

3/1

Comment: A narrow second at 1-5 over 1m½f at Monmouth Park (allowance Grade 3) six weeks ago; has managed six wins from 14 career runs; form of the stable is a plus; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 5	1/5	-
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 6	253/100	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Grade 3, Handicap / F	-	3 / 14	12/5	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 10	93/10	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 8	93/100	-

Nevada Beach

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 121

7/1

Comment: Gained a just over 4l success in a stakes (Los Alamitos Race Course) three months ago; has a nice pedigree (by Omaha Beach) and has won two of his three career runs; having his first crack at a big race and has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / / F	-	1 / 4	2/5	-
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-

Privman

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-2211

10/1

Comment: Scored narrowly in an allowance optional claimer (Del Mar) last month; has kicked on in his last couple of races and on a hat-trick; prospects on first attempt at a big race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	104/25	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	1/5	-
29/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-

Ultimate Gamble

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4-6313

20/1

Comment: Has won here; yet to win a race of this value; finished third in the Pacific Classic (Del Mar) last month upped to 1m2f; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 7	711/10	-
27/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	8/5	-
12/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	11/5	-
05/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	77/10	-
28/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	13/5	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-

Express Train

Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 4-2253

25/1

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten 1l last month (Del Mar) in an allowance Grade 2; C&D has proven suitable before; hasn't won for a while.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	33/2	-
27/07/25	Del Mar / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	5 / 6	271/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	12/1	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	67/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
28/07/24	Del Mar / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	3 / 5	33/5	-

Gaming

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-82313

Comment: Hit the bar in a Grade 2 in May; has won here previously; last of three over 1m at Del Mar (allowance listed) four weeks ago; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Listed / F	-	3 / 3	7/5	-
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	3/2	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 9	93/25	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 9	11/5	-
14/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 5	1/2	-

Santa Anita Park

01:39 - RESULT

Runners: 12

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WARMING looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and she knows how to get her head in front. Miso Phansy and Casalu are interesting.

1st	4. Innovative	9/1
2nd	5. Lee's Baby Girl	16/1
3rd	1. Warming	10/3

Casalu

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 21-128

2/1

Comment: Finished eighth of ten in the allowance Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks (Del Mar), showing early speed to lead from a wide draw six weeks ago; a course winner; among the places in a Grade 2 in July; drops in class; the stable is going well; the return to this distance should be more suitable so can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 11	29/2	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	2 / 9	159/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 11	81/10	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	37/10	-

Warming

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-5155

10/3

Comment: Managed two wins in her last five outings; fair effort when beaten just under 5l, finishing fifth of six (Saratoga) last month in an allowance Grade 2; drops in class; didn't enjoy much luck last time and no surprise if she has a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 6	181/10	-
05/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 7	21/1	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	7/10	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	15/2	-
21/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	29/5	-

Eiffel

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 128

4/1

Comment: Lightly raced (this just her fourth race); has won here before; failed to reward backers (7-5) when eighth at Del Mar over 1m½f (allowance optional claimer) 26 days ago; steps up to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	7/5	-
09/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
09/06/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	36/5	-

Innovative

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 632121

9/1

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; on target twice in her last three outings; scored narrowly in an allowance optional claimer at Del Mar last month; has to be considered as showed promise in workout last Saturday and she can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/2	-
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	5/1	-
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	31/10	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	84/5	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	311/5	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	23/1	-

Favor to You

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 251153

10/1

Comment: Successful twice in her last four starts; has won at this track; fair effort (beaten just under 3l) in an allowance race at Ellis Park dropped down to 5½f last month; likely to be a threat despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	303/100	-
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	339/25	-
23/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	9/2	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	5/2	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	127/10	-

Wink and a Grin

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 611464

12/1

Comment: Has winning track form; not beaten that far in fourth (just over 4l, Del Mar) last month in an allowance race; this represents an easier task than her previous race; Hector Berrios a notable jockey booking; should go well as pleasing in workout last week and she knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	53/10	-
21/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	71/10	-
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	37/10	-
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	49/10	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	91/2	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	223/10	-

Miso Phansy

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 221273

14/1

Comment: Has won here; among the places in a Grade 3 four months ago; fair effort when beaten 2½l at Del Mar last month in an allowance optional claimer; up in class but should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	7 / 9	251/10	-
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	5/1	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	1/5	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / / F	-	2 / 12	3/1	-

Practical Dream

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 16-654

16/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fourth of seven at Del Mar in July in an allowance optional claimer; largely disappointing since successful in a stakes at Del Mar in November; a few rivals look in good form so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	159/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	203/10	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	31/2	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	121/5	-
16/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	43/10	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	16/5	-

Lee's Baby Girl

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 05-311

16/1

Comment: Shock 16-1 winner at Del Mar over 5f (allowance optional claimer) on first run for her current trainer three weeks ago; has won here; wins have come at a lower level; steps up in grade so she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	157/10	-
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	11/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 11	7/5	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 11	99/10	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-

Schilflied

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 215548

25/1

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; largely disappointing since successful in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita in April; not disgraced when eighth of ten in a stakes (dropped back to 5f, Del Mar) in July; a few rivals look in good form so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/07/25	Del Mar / Handicap / F	-	8 / 10	363/10	-
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	59/10	-
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 6	13/1	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	13/2	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-

Donttellourwives

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 733114

50/1

Comment: Finished last of four in a handicap Grade 3 (Del Mar) last month; has chalked up two wins from her last three; facing a testing assignment and this looks an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Del Mar / Handicap, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 4	219/10	-
29/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	152/5	-
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	71/10	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	149/5	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	191/10	-

A Thousand Miles

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 210167

50/1

Comment: Has managed four wins from 11 career runs but wins have come at a lower level; finished last of seven at Del Mar over 1m (allowance Grade 3) on first outing for new trainer last month; others have more pressing claims despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	527/10	-
06/07/25	Prairie Meadows / / F	-	6 / 8	249/10	-
08/06/25	Prairie Meadows / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/1	-
11/05/25	Prairie Meadows / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	72/5	-
22/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-
20/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	57/10	-

Tight Squeeze

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 14133

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; successful twice in her last five starts; just over 1l behind the winner, Lee's Baby Girl, 22 days ago at Del Mar when on the premises, finishing third at 5-1 in an allowance optional claimer; one to take seriously despite having more on her plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/10	-
19/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	3/1	-
13/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 11	11/2	-