Santa Anita

21:00 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: RIDEGOLD is a firm choice. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can confirm placings with Less Is More and Stubborn, who were behind her when last seen.

1st	7. Less Is More	12/1
2nd	1. Ridegold Fav	4/6
3rd	4. California Rocks	25/1

Favourite

4/6

Ridegold

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Craig Lewis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 252

4/6

Comment: Finished in front of two of these in a maiden special weight when close second last month; warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	21/5	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	7/10	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	27/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Winter Snow

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Jeff Mullins Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 6-73

7/2

Comment: Good effort when close up last month in a maiden special weight; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	14/5	-
25/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	3/1	-

French Moonlight

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0

15/2

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut last month (6f, here) with blinkers applied; related to Grade 1 winner Full Count Felicia; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 11	63/10	-

Dertien

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

9/1

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on her debut (over 6f here) in blinkers at 33-1 last month; needs to make above-average progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	347/10	-

Less Is More

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-4595

12/1

Comment: Behind We The Hobby in a maiden special weight when beaten 7l (fifth of eight) upped to this distance last month; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at eight; a few rivals look in good form so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	71/10	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	32/5	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	22/5	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 12	189/10	-
16/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	27/10	-

Stubborn

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 270

16/1

Comment: Finished last of 11 last month in a maiden special weight; if excused last two runs she would be interesting based on her second at Santa Anita three months ago; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	41/5	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	19/10	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	83/10	-

California Rocks

Jockey: Jose Valdivia Jr Trainer: Daniel Dunham Age/Wt: 3/8-6

25/1

Comment: From the same family as Sassyserb, a winner over 1m; faces fairly tall order so a watching brief the best policy.

We The Hobby

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-623

Comment: Not beaten far when third in a maiden special weight last month; normally pretty consistent and appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; recent display was promising so should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	298/5	-
30/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	5/2	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	229/10	-

Santa Anita

21:32 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 4f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LIBERATION can prove superior to her rivals. She makes her debut for a top stable. Love Of The Nile, Bella Chavela and That Ain't Right should also be in the hunt.

1st	6. Liberation	9/2
2nd	5. Shady Stripes Fav	6/4
3rd	10. Still Unwritten	5/1

Favourite

6/4

Shady Stripes

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: J Bonde Age/Wt: 2/8-7

6/4

Comment: The sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

2nd Favourite

9/2

Smiling Carmen

Jockey: Serafin Carmona Trainer: Jorge Periban Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/2

Comment: Related to 1m winner Buraq's Reflection; the sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; trainer does well here with debutants; requires market confidence to make her of interest.

Liberation

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/2

Comment: Related to Grade 3 winner Rashmi; trainer has a good record with newcomers here; has to be considered with signs of encouragement in profile.

Still Unwritten

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo Trainer: Ryan Hanson Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

5/1

Comment: Solid effort first time out when she finished ahead of a number of these runners over C&D at 9-1 three weeks ago; entitled to have come on for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	47/5	-

That Ain't Right

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Steve Sherman Age/Wt: 2/8-7

6/1

Comment: Steve Sherman-trained newcomers have a healthy record; early foal; shares a dam with Galoping Cat, a 6f winner; competitive shout as impressive workout history and her sire is a speed influence.

Love Of The Nile

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Antonio Garcia Age/Wt: 2/8-7

12/1

Comment: Related to 5½f winner Devil d' Oro; has plenty of trackwork under her belt; January foal; comes from a stable in good nick; yard is operating at a respectable strike-rate; worth noting trainer has had a recent debutant winner.

Bella Chavela

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: Steven Miyadi Age/Wt: 2/8-2 F: 6

20/1

Comment: Held sixth of seven but was making her first appearance (wore blinkers) over C&D at 16-1 22 days ago; related to Grade 3 winner Phantom Boss; looks likely to be involved with a little experience under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	161/10	-

Lady Victoria

Jockey: Ricardo Ramirez Trainer: Jesus Mendoza Age/Wt: 2/8-7

33/1

Comment: First racecourse start; related to 4f winner Got My Prance On; worth a look in the market but passed over otherwise.

Final Table Lady

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Jorge Periban Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer does well here with debutants; from the same family as My Dad Is Thirsty, a winner over 1m; bred to improve with age; overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

Can You Dream

Jockey: Edgar Payeras Trainer: Rafael DeLeon Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Creditable debut, finishing fifth, beaten 8l three weeks ago over C&D; related to Grade 3 winner Chismosa; should be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	63/10	-

Aguila Azul

Jockey: Eduard Fernandez Rojas Trainer: Rafael DeLeon Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

Comment: Came home last over this distance on her debut in blinkers when behind Still Unwritten, Can You Dream, and Bella Chavela at 16-1 22 days ago; should benefit for having a run under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	167/10	-

Santa Anita

22:05 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: O K ROSE has scope for improvement and met trouble in running when second most recently. Odies Memory Lane and Hello Kid O Kid O must be respected.

1st	2. O K Rose 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	4. Odies Memory Lane Fav	13/8
3rd	6. Hello Kid O Kid O	11/8

Hello Kid O Kid O

Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: Librado Barocio Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-2432

11/8

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races and producing consistent form; produced a good effort to finish second in a maiden special weight 29 days ago; if she is able to build on her most recent effort then by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	6/1	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	79/10	-
23/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	299/10	-
07/12/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	25/1	-
17/11/24	Pleasanton / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	79/10	-

Favourite

13/8

Odies Memory Lane

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 54-235

13/8

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten just over 4l) in a maiden special weight (dropped to 6f, bobbled at the start), showing early speed to lead from a wide draw 49 days ago; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	39/10	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	19/10	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
30/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	19/5	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	24/5	-
03/05/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	9/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

O K Rose

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 4/322-2

11/4

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice and normally pretty consistent; went close when runner-up in a maiden special weight 29 days ago; assuming she steps up from most recent effort then is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
27/07/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	9/5	-
02/06/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
04/05/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	7/2	-
30/12/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
23/11/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	2/1	-

Wild Cat Danzing

Jockey: Drayden Dyke Van Trainer: Brendan Galvin Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 84

14/1

Comment: Beaten just under 2l last month when sent off 28-1 upped to this distance (just behind O K Rose) in a maiden special weight; just her third outing so still early days.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	152/5	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	787/10	-

Tis Sunrise

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: M Puype Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 7

20/1

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut (at Santa Anita over 6f) at 50-1 28 days ago; related to Stakes winner Sunrise Journey; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 11	457/10	-

Religiously

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Carla Gaines Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9

33/1

Comment: Finished just behind Tis Sunrise four weeks ago when ninth over 6f here; will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 11	331/10	-

Silver Flirt

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia Trainer: D Baker Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 22-876

40/1

Comment: Form has an up and down look to it and yet to open her account after 24 starts; beaten 7l in sixth in a maiden claimer 20 days ago; she's hard to fancy as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	571/10	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	51/5	-
07/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	396/5	-
13/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
15/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	71/10	-
13/09/24	Fresno / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	91/10	-

G'oro

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5-443

Comment: Losing run stretches to nine but has taken a step forward the last twice; bumped at the start in a maiden claimer when going close (sent off 18-1) last month; she's an attractive contender if backing up last run and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	179/10	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	34/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	89/10	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	151/10	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	59/5	-
11/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	283/10	-

Santa Anita

22:36 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PRIVATE GEM is difficult to oppose going for another win and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. I'm A Bad Boy and Final Storm must be respected.

1st	2. Private Gem 2nd Fav	3/1
2nd	7. Final Storm	10/1
3rd	3. Book Smart Fav	8/11

Favourite

8/11

Book Smart

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 5-612

8/11

Comment: Missed out by a head last month in an allowance optional claimer; has never won a race of this value; has scored over C&D; should go close despite being up in class and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/5	-
01/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	45/2	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	54/5	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	57/10	-
26/01/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	5/2	-
26/12/23	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Private Gem

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 12/11

3/1

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance race last month; went close in a stakes 568 days ago and has made an impressive start to his career with three wins from four starts; leading contender despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	6/5	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
03/11/23	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	13/2	-
20/10/23	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	49/5	-

Geezer

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: H Palma Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-403

13/2

Comment: Displayed a fair level of form when 8l third 50 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; has never won a race of this value; has always come up a bit short at this level in the past so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	101/10	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	353/10	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/2	-
13/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/5	-
23/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	32/5	-
25/02/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/10	-

Tapatio Leo

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: Craig Dollase Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 173-86

10/1

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) at Los Alamitos last month in an allowance race (mixed); a winner over C&D; wins have come at a lower level; this represents a step up in class so best left.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	17/10	-
23/03/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	22/5	-
07/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	4/1	-
23/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	23/10	-
10/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
10/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-

Final Storm

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6-2517

10/1

Comment: Yet to win a race of this value; a course winner; not beaten that far in seventh (just under 5l) in an allowance optional claimer last Saturday; could be involved despite moving up in class and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	20/1	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	24/5	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	191/10	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	113/10	-
24/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-

Spiritual Advisor

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: J Bonde Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-241

20/1

Comment: Narrow winner of an allowance optional claimer 35 days ago; others are preferred as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	49/5	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/10	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
17/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	53/10	-
31/10/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-
18/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-

I'm A Bad Boy

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Luis Mendez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 32-714

Comment: Has gained all his wins at a lower level; a previous winner here; comfortably beaten finishing fourth over 6½f here (stakes) last month; likely to be a threat if finding his best form and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	27/10	-
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	47/10	-
16/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	29/5	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/10	-
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-

Santa Anita

23:08 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SILVER N BLACK rates a strong recommendation. Jennys Tiz is another to consider.

1st	7. Silver N Black Fav	4/6
2nd	6. Jennys Tiz 2nd Fav	9/2
3rd	8. Dontgetfooledagain	25/1

Favourite

4/6

Silver N Black

Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 3-4223

4/6

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; ran a solid race finishing third in a maiden claimer three weeks ago; drops to a $12.5k tag; can make a decent bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	18/5	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	23/5	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	53/10	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/10	-
10/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	16/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Jennys Tiz

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 725

9/2

Comment: Beaten 10l (fifth) in a maiden claimer two weeks ago; now eased in the grades (in for $12.5k); the Tim Mccanna outfit is running hot currently; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	51/10	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	167/10	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	212/5	-

Sir Nano

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: Ruben Gomez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-7466

7/1

Comment: Yet to open his account after eight starts; first-time blinkers had no impact in a maiden claimer (stumbled at the start) when beaten 12l five weeks ago; others more appealing as in this instance the class drop is a red flag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	308/5	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	809/10	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	157/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	186/5	-
08/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	54/5	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	213/10	-

Toppers Wager

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Marcelo Polanco Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 624353

8/1

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; promoted to third after passing the post in fourth in a maiden claimer 20 days ago; poses a threat if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	35/2	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/5	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	151/10	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	73/5	-

Betterbelucky

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez Trainer: Carla Gaines Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 77

12/1

Comment: Tailed off over 1m1f here (maiden claimer, behind Sir Nano) 36 days ago; substantially lower claiming tag a cause for concern so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	69/2	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	63/2	-

Naval Harbor

Jockey: Efrain Hernandez Trainer: Alberto Ruvalcaba Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-64

14/1

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten just under 5l) two weeks ago in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	159/10	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	37/2	-
09/06/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	43/10	-

Dontgetfooledagain

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Craig Lewis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 85

25/1

Comment: Held in fifth here over 6f (maiden claimer) behind Toppers Wager, 20 days ago; blinkers fitted for the first time; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 12	407/10	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 10	22/1	-

They'renotlikeus

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6-6

33/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of eight in a maiden claimer last month; now eased in the grades (in for $12.5k); others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 8	68/5	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	37/10	-

Santa Anita

23:38 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SNEAKER may have gone closer had she not encountered traffic problems four weeks ago and has been a winner over this C&D. Also of interest is Shocking Grey.

1st	1. Sneaker Fav	5/2
2nd	2. Cornelia Fort	9/1
3rd	3. Prancingthruparis	5/2

Favourite

5/2

Sneaker

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: George Papaprodromou Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 142-33

5/2

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts and good C&D record; finished third when beaten 3l in a Grade 3 four weeks ago upped to this trip; now down in class and is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 11	237/10	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	15/2	-
16/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	61/10	-
27/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 10	103/10	-
30/09/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	34/5	-
03/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	71/10	-

Prancingthruparis

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 576-11

5/2

Comment: Sprang a 11-1 shock (dropped to 6½f) beating Sneaker and Shocking Grey in March in a stakes; on a hat-trick and winner of three races at this venue; should go well given her record when fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	11/1	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	38/1	-
29/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	349/10	-
13/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	323/10	-
27/07/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	141/10	-
22/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-

Blevys Tiger

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Manuel Badilla Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 139-21

10/3

Comment: Won by 2½l 20 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; has chalked up three wins from her last six; this demands more than last time so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/5	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	121/10	-
03/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	361/10	-
21/07/24	Sacramento / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	39/5	-
21/06/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	23/10	-
02/10/23	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Shocking Grey

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: George Papaprodromou Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 34-154

4/1

Comment: Winner of three races at this venue; finished fourth 49 days ago albeit only beaten just over 1l in an allowance optional claimer; poses a threat despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	5/1	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	2/1	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	17/2	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	41/10	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	37/10	-
09/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	26/5	-

Cornelia Fort

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Andy Mathis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8-6472

9/1

Comment: Beaten narrowly in an allowance optional claimer three weeks ago; all her wins have been at a lower level; facing a tougher assignment than last time, not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	25/2	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	49/2	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	25/2	-
12/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	5/1	-
09/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	48/5	-

Ashleys Sandcastle

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 754-51

16/1

Comment: Recorded second C&D win four months ago; facing a tougher assignment than last time, not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/5	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	141/10	-
04/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	56/5	-
07/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	89/5	-
29/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	101/5	-
14/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	12/1	-

Quantum Innergy

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Antonio Garcia Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-8323

25/1

Comment: Wins-runs record of 3-14 but yet to win a race of this value; not far behind Cornelia Fort when third 22 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as has more on her plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/10	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	28/5	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	257/10	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	629/10	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	69/10	-
04/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	82/5	-