Santa Anita

20:30 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MUTAZ is strongly fancied to prevail. He is expected to confirm placings after he got the better of Broski, Midnight Strike and Unrivaled Hero when last seen.

1st	4. Cuban Confusion Fav	1/1
2nd	9. Broski	4/1
3rd	7. Mutaz 2nd Fav	5/2

Favourite

1/1

Cuban Confusion

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 22-232

1/1

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts and has raised his game the last twice; respectable effort (beaten 2l) here over 6½f (maiden special weight) last month; recent display was promising so ought to be of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	9/10	-
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	1/2	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
15/08/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	2 / 14	9/4	75
29/07/24	Galway / Handicap / F	-	2 / 15	10/1	76
18/07/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	5 / 16	28/1	76

2nd Favourite

5/2

Mutaz

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 52

5/2

Comment: Nicely bred (by Nyquist) and represents a powerful trainer; good effort when close up over 1m1f here (maiden special weight) with three of these rivals behind him last month; Bob Baffert's runners are going great guns at the moment; can make a decent bid as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred son of Nyquist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	31/10	-
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	53/10	-

Broski

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 33323

4/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when on the premises, finishing third at 9-5 21 days ago in a maiden special weight; best form so far in last two starts and has been fairly consistent this year; recent display was promising so prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	9/5	-
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	41/5	-
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	11/2	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	57/10	-
02/12/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	27/10	-

Big Bill

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2

8/1

Comment: Just held on his debut when beaten a head (at Santa Anita over 6½f, 16-1) last month (bumped); in the mix if confirming promise shown first time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 12	16/1	-

Midnight Strike

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Neil Drysdale Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 0-674

20/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth splitting Mutaz, Broski and Unrivaled Hero last month in a maiden special weight; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	213/10	-
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	196/5	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	133/10	-
24/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	423/10	-

Prayer

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: R Mandella Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 97

25/1

Comment: Seventh beaten 8l in March when behind two of these upped to 1m1f in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Blackadder; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	54/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	109/10	-

Unrivaled Hero

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-2325

25/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; bobbled at the start when behind three of these last month in a maiden special weight; makes limited appeal with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	4/1	-
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	67/10	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	42/5	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	6/5	-
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	243/5	-

Crusher Royale

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 3/8-7

40/1

Comment: Related to Big Stretch, winning form over 6f-1m; trainer can ready one; sire gets turf winners; faces fairly tall order so a watching brief the best policy.

Makutu

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Carla Gaines Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7

50/1

Comment: Beaten 15l to finish seventh on his debut in first-time blinkers here over 6½f at 16-1 two months ago; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	167/10	-

Santa Anita

21:00 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ATOMIC DROP is fancied for this. He might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and has won twice over this C&D.

1st	4. Kingmeister	10/1
2nd	6. Druidic 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	3. Union Wave	16/1

Favourite

1/1

Atomic Drop

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: S Knapp Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 11714

1/1

Comment: Fourth but not beaten far when 8-11 on first run for current trainer last month in an optional claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so likely to be a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	7/10	-
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	33/2	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/10	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Druidic

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: Daniel Azcarate Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 7-2351

7/2

Comment: Had a couple of these behind in an optional claimer when springing a 16-1 surprise last month; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	76/5	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	41/10	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	323/10	-
16/11/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	369/10	-

Trinidad

Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 2-6561

5/1

Comment: Comfortable winner in a claimer four weeks ago on debut for new trainer upped to this trip, returning to winning ways; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 13	46/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	34/1	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	87/2	-
14/10/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
29/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	207/10	-

Major Tom

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Lorenzo Campuzano Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 91135

11/2

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 5l here over 6f (optional claimer) six weeks ago on debut for this trainer; has won at this track; successful four times in his last seven starts; makes limited appeal as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	64/5	-
31/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	39/10	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	189/10	-
15/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/5	-

Kingmeister

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Bill McLean Age/Wt: 8/9-0 F: -35217

10/1

Comment: Behind Druidic when seventh last month in an optional claimer; showed smart form in his prime and can be a player at this level; shown he can get his head in front so one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	137/10	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	12/1	-
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	83/10	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	32/5	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/10	-
06/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/10	-

Union Wave

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Librado Barocio Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 34-892

16/1

Comment: Beaten narrowly last month, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw on first run for this trainer in a claimer; all his wins achieved over this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/2	-
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	5/1	-
23/02/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	31/2	-
22/07/24	Sacramento / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	37/10	-
30/06/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	11/5	-
16/06/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	113/10	-

Quality Cat

Jockey: Serafin Carmona Trainer: Manuel Badilla Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-464

25/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth when dropped back to 6f last month in a starter allowance; successful three times from 14 career runs but form has been a bit mixed lately; easy to oppose given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	167/10	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	79/5	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/5	-
18/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	91/10	-
21/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	53/10	-
30/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-

Santa Anita

21:30 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MISS MEAGHER has to be the first name on the shortlist. She has shown she can get her head in front.

1st	3. Miss Meagher 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	4. Blue Oasis	7/2
3rd	6. Princess Daddy	25/1

Favourite

2/1

Step It Out

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Sergio Morfin Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1-38223

2/1

Comment: Close up behind Blue Oasis when third 30 days ago in a claimer; one to be interested in if finding her best form and dropping back to 1m is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/5	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/5	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	99/10	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/2	-
17/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	52/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Miss Meagher

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 8109-4

9/4

Comment: Solid run when fourth in a claimer last month; now down in class (in for $25k from $32k); strong claims if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	51/10	-
12/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	301/10	-
03/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	11/1	-
31/05/24	Down Royal / Unknown / F	-	1 / 12	18/1	-
24/04/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	8 / 12	25/1	-

Hey Demps

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: M Puype Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 21474-

3/1

Comment: Solid run when fourth in an allowance optional claimer 12 months ago; she meets the required standard ability wise; been off the track a long time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	103/10	-
31/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	4/1	-
07/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	58/5	-
01/03/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	22/5	-
02/02/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	46/5	-
25/11/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	49/2	-

Blue Oasis

Jockey: Jeremy Laprida Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: -6472

7/2

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when runner-up of six 30 days ago in a claimer; cannot be ignored as recent display was promising - return to this trip is a plus too.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	143/10	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	36/1	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	209/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
30/09/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	39/1	-
03/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	26/1	-

Leopardess

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 5-53

25/1

Comment: Generally struggled with a record of 1-17; not disgraced in third when dropped in distance in February in a claimer; claiming tag rises to $25k here; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	20/1	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	34/5	-
29/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	49/10	-
13/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	31/5	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	243/10	-
09/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	49/10	-

Princess Daddy

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: H Palma Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 343344

25/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 9l) in a claimer last week upped to this trip; recent form has a decent look to it; tries turf for the first time; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; makes limited appeal with a number of her rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	157/10	-
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	92/5	-
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	57/10	-
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	67/10	-

Santa Anita

22:02 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LADY RIDER gets a firm vote. She is a leading player from a recent form standpoint and is taken to confirm the placings after she had Japhar's Girl behind latest.

1st	5. Double Cappuccino Fav	11/8
2nd	2. Ready To Dare	15/2
3rd	3. Lady Rider 2nd Fav	6/4

Favourite

11/8

Double Cappuccino

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 477-29

11/8

Comment: Last of nine here over 1m1f (maiden special weight, close behind Eastwick) last month; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; has to be respected as didn't get the rub of the green last time and finished second two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	178/5	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	49/10	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	61/10	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	29/5	-
14/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	59/20	-

2nd Favourite

6/4

Lady Rider

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 42

6/4

Comment: Nicely bred (by Accelerate); missed out by 1l in a maiden claimer upped to this distance with Japhar's Girl just behind three weeks ago; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; clear chance as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred daughter of Accelerate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	49/10	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 10	42/5	-

Sexzie

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 657

9/2

Comment: Beaten 8l when close behind Ready To Dare last month in a maiden claimer; yet to get off the mark in three attempts (fifth her best finish); drops to a $20k tag; others more appealing as headgear needs to have a positive effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	43/10	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/10	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/10	-

Ready To Dare

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Steve Sherman Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4-42464

15/2

Comment: Tenth attempt to get off the mark; creditable fourth in a maiden claimer when little between her and Sexzie (seventh) on her first start for this trainer last month; moves down to an easier grade (in for $20k); if she can build on her latest effort then capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	34/5	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	81/10	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	49/10	-
08/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	16/5	-

Japhar's Girl

Jockey: Alfredo Bautista Trainer: Craig Dollase Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 6533

20/1

Comment: Held when third of seven in a maiden claimer upped to this distance behind Lady Rider, last month; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	479/10	-
12/05/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	57/10	-
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	26/5	-
23/03/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	57/10	-

Honky Tonk Rhythm

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Ruben Gomez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 688

40/1

Comment: Best she's managed so far is sixth from three career starts; beaten 14l when eighth of nine dropped down to 6f 15 days ago in a maiden claimer; claiming value now drops to $20k; she's hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	639/10	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	108/5	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	329/10	-

Eastwick

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: R Mandella Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 448

Comment: Yet to manage better than fourth in her three races; missed the frame (beaten 10l into eighth) in a maiden special weight last month upped to 1m1f; now switched to dirt for the first time; not dismissed as she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	291/10	-
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	133/10	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	121/10	-

Big Whoosh

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-5765

Comment: Creditable fifth over 6½f here (maiden claimer) last month; covers an extra 1½f here; in for a $20k tag so down in class ($50k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/5	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	263/10	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	89/10	-
23/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	21/5	-
30/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	187/10	-

Santa Anita

22:34 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WORD PLAY rates a strong recommendation. She could cash in if the leaders go too fast and can't be faulted for consistency, while Camanoe is another to consider.

1st	6. Word Play Fav	1/6
2nd	2. Giggle Giggle	10/1
3rd	1. Camanoe 2nd Fav	6/1

Favourite

1/6

Word Play

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Jeff Mullins Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 3-45322

1/6

Comment: A narrow runner-up at 8-13 in an optional claimer on her first start for this trainer last month; producing consistent form; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so she is a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	29/5	-
01/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	32/5	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	29/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	2/1	-

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Camanoe

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 361-

6/1

Comment: Gained a first success at the third time of asking over 1m½f at Delaware Park (maiden claimer) in September, getting the job done by just under 2l; layoff to overcome; up in class but prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	7/10	-
13/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	41/5	-
27/07/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	87/10	-

Giggle Giggle

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 46-561

10/1

Comment: Has raised her game the last twice; opened account at the sixth attempt when successful by 1½l last month in a maiden claimer; others are preferred as she faces a tougher test stepping up from maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	26/5	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	23/2	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	137/10	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	317/10	-
05/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	193/10	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	1327/100	-

Chasing Kat

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: Craig Dollase Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 93225

25/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (8l) three weeks ago upped to 6f in an allowance optional claimer; a lot on her plate here and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	267/10	-
11/05/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	118/5	-
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	2/5	-
24/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	51/5	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-

Aggro

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 0-39221

25/1

Comment: Has raised her game the last twice; gained narrow success in a maiden claimer three weeks ago, getting off the mark at the sixth attempt; stepping out of a maiden claimer and this looks tougher so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/5	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	14/5	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	37/2	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/5	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	497/10	-

Happyasaclam

Jockey: Serafin Carmona Trainer: S Callaghan Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 8-4416

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; couldn't land a blow when sixth of nine in an optional claimer 51 days ago; this is competitive and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	197/5	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	77/10	-
07/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	22/5	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/1	-
17/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	41/10	-
28/01/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	3/5	-

R Sweet Candy

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 21/7-

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 7l, last January in a stakes; lightly raced with this just her fourth appearance; long absence to overcome; first run in claiming company; has to be taken seriously if duplicating the form of her most recent win and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/01/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	193/10	-
23/11/23	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
30/09/23	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	113/10	-

Notime For Squalls

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 16-243

Comment: Finished just behind Word Play when third in an optional claimer last month; should be thereabouts as pleasing in workout last Thursday and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/2	-
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
24/05/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	54/5	-
04/05/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/5	-
04/04/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	109/10	-

Santa Anita

23:06

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PAVLOVIAN is a strong fancy. He can benefit from having had a run and can confirm superiority with Mr. Pippins and Smokem And Love who were behind him when last seen.

Big Vengeance

Jockey: Diego Herrera Trainer: Antonio Garcia Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Has plenty of trackwork under his belt; not discounted with signs of encouragement in profile.

Forever Ben

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Carla Gaines Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Breeding suggests he may get better with age; sire a rich source of sprint winners; others look more obvious on paper; this one is best watched.

Smokem And Love

Jockey: Serafin Carmona Trainer: Edwin Alvarez Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Finished fifth last month on his debut albeit only beaten 7l (here, 4½f); hard to see him getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	281/10	-

Actung Baby

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer gets plenty of debutant winners; has a chance.

Moonshiner

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Vann Belvoir Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Not beaten too far (3½l) on his debut over 4½f at Turf Paradise at 85-40 46 days ago; entitled to be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	4 / 8	21/10	-

Pavlovian

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Finished in front of Mr. Pippins and Smokem And Love when close runner-up on his debut (at Santa Anita over 4½f) at 3-1 last month; nicely bred (by Pavel) and yard's juveniles are going well; strong contender if building on initial performance and his pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	31/10	-

Sleeper Sullivan

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez Trainer: Luis Mendez Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Not beaten too far (8l) on his debut over 4½f at Gulfstream Park at 28-1 two months ago; nicely bred (by Halladay); could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	291/10	-

Stanford Dropout

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Brian Koriner Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire's progeny often do well as sprinters; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - best watched unless the market says otherwise.

Jalisco

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: Felix Rondan Age/Wt: 2/8-2 F: 62

Comment: Was thereabouts (runner-up of eight, 16-1) over 4½f here (maiden special weight) 21 days ago; could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	16/1	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	107/5	-

Mr. Pippins

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: Steven Miyadi Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 43

Comment: Split Pavlovian and Smokem And Love over 4½f here (maiden special weight) when beaten 6l in third last month; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	35/2	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	177/10	-

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Santa Anita

23:36

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HOPEFUL is the pick of these. She should be forgiven a disappointing latest run and has proved she can get her head in front, while Wink And A Grin, Eternal Reign and Ariri are also shortlisted.

Valkyrian

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Manuel Badilla Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 47-923

Comment: Fair form when just over 3l third four weeks ago in a claimer; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	25/2	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	101/10	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	98/5	-
05/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	9/1	87
07/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	4 / 14	13/2	86
04/09/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	5/1	86

Wink And A Grin

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Carla Gaines Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 611

Comment: Out to complete a hat-trick and winner of two of her three runs to date; narrow scorer in an allowance optional claimer last month; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	49/10	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	91/2	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	223/10	-

Laudatory

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4/41-

Comment: Won by 1l upped to this trip when registering her first success at the third time of asking last February in a maiden special weight; long absence to overcome; first run in a claimer; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/02/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	17/10	-
29/01/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	27/10	-
09/10/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	21/5	-

Princess Em Too

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 46-154

Comment: Out of the frame when fourth in a Grade 2 at Oaklawn Park in March; has to be considered despite defeats on last two starts as she scored three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 9	169/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	5/2	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	24/5	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	6/1	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	1202/25	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	2103/100	-

Needlepoint

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: P Gallagher Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-549

Comment: Not many miles on the clock; bumped at the start when ninth of 12 (dropped to 6f) last month in an allowance optional claimer; passed over given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	87/10	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	51/10	-
22/12/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	1 / 4	6/4	-
14/11/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	3 / 6	13/8	-
18/06/23	Chantilly / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	1 / 7	11/1	-

Eternal Reign

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 21-226

Comment: Sixth of 11 beaten just over 5l 50 days ago in a Grade 3; useful at this level and wasn't at her best last time out following some good runs; must be high on list if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 11	68/5	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	21/10	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	13/5	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
05/08/24	Naas / Unknown / F	-	2 / 13	5/4	78
27/07/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	2 / 13	4/1	-

Madeira Wine

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Manuel Badilla Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 2-534

Comment: Not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023) and no longer appears to be improving; not far behind Valkyrian when fourth last month in a claimer; makes limited appeal as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	207/5	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	263/10	-
28/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	21/2	-
27/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	13/5	-
05/10/24	Fresno / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	39/10	-
10/08/24	Santa Rosa / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	19/2	-

Origami

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5627

Comment: Last of seven in a stakes (Gulfstream Park) upped to this distance last month; might find this company a little easier but others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	108/5	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	86/5	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	109/10	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	29/10	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	67/10	-
26/07/24	Cork / Unknown / F	-	3 / 4	15/8	-

Crossanna

Jockey: Drayden Dyke Van Trainer: R Ellis Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-0

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 when close behind Needlepoint on first run for current trainer six weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	252/5	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
15/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-
12/05/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	73/10	-

Ariri

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1

Comment: Won a maiden at Wolverhampton on her debut in January (dwelt); related to Stakes winner Tyger Bay and looks the part on breeding (by Cable Bay); first run in claiming company; returns from a layoff; class drop is a plus; must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F		5	1 / 10	7/1	-

Hopeful

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 2326-

Comment: Beaten sixth of 17 at Ascot over 7f (Listed race, soft) in October; has picked up some decent prize money in seven starts in Britain, winning once; first attempt in claiming company; returns from an absence here; major player if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and she has joined a top stable ahead of her debut on these shores.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/10/24	Ascot / Listed / F	1	6 / 13	6/1	93
19/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	2 / 24	13/2	84
18/05/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	3 / 9	4/1	84
02/05/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	2 / 6	13/8	82
12/03/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	5 / 6	13/8	-
04/01/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	7/2	-

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