Santa Anita

21:00 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: NEWS AT TEN is a firm selection. Based on his most recent performance he is a strong form pick and will hope to avoid trouble in running, which possibly cost him last time.

News At Ten

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 44-423

9/4

Comment: Finished just behind Bolt Supremacy when third in an optional claimer on his debut for this trainer 35 days ago; has maintained his consistent level of form; leading contender now upped in trip and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	317/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	46/5	-
29/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	47/10	-
31/10/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-

Time Song

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 83520-

7/2

Comment: Last of ten in December at Fair Grounds (sloppy track) in a stakes; he can be competitive at this level; returns from an absence here; has to be respected if duplicating the form of his most recent win and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	349/10	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/10	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	21/2	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	123/10	-
04/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	17/10	-
13/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	21/10	-

Nation

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 36-341

9/2

Comment: Opened account at the sixth attempt when winning by just over 1l, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw last month in a maiden claimer; has taken a step forward the last twice; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	4/5	-
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	13/5	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
31/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	37/5	-
26/07/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	4/5	-
25/10/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	61/20	-

Blamethegoodtimes

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 50-548

11/2

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten just over 4l, bobbled at the start) in March in an allowance optional claimer; one win to his name was achieved a fair way back; others appeal more as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	119/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	212/5	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	351/10	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	229/10	-
06/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	103/10	-
09/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	161/10	-

Night Out

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 65-

7/1

Comment: Beaten just under 4l in October at 7-4 when fifth in a claimer; returns from a layoff; $50k claiming tag this time (up from $25k); others appeal more as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	17/10	-
10/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	8/1	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	1169/100	-
19/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	79/10	-
20/03/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-
15/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	21/5	-

Louis The Champ

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 854-24

15/2

Comment: Consistent performer; fair effort when beaten 1½l in an optional claimer 27 days ago; more than capable if on song so is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
06/07/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	157/10	-
15/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	5/1	-
11/05/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	41/10	-
25/02/24	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	14/5	-

Bolt Supremacy

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 2-4352

9/1

Comment: Cracking effort in defeat when close second over 6f here (optional claimer) last month; has won here previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	63/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	15/2	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
08/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	259/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Santa Anita

21:30

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KNIGHTWITHLOUIS is a firm selection. She could cash in if the leaders go too fast and has won once over this C&D, while Polythene Pam and Petite Treat also have claims.

Liquid Spirit

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 235316

Comment: Problems at the start (stumbled) over 6f here (claimer) when last of six last month; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	49/10	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	119/10	-
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/10	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/5	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-

Knightwithlouis

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 3-11645

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth last month in an allowance optional claimer; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win) and has got her head in front multiple times this year; in for a $32k tag so down in class ($100k last time); leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	123/5	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/1	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	79/10	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	77/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	39/5	-
29/08/24	Del Mar / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/1	-

Petite Treat

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: M Puype Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 3-515

Comment: Solid effort last month in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from her last five; she can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	49/10	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	25/1	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	39/10	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	157/10	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	67/5	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	28/1	-

Approval Rating

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: O Jauregui Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: -421

Comment: Gained a first success at the third time of asking scoring narrowly last month in a maiden special weight; despite that Santa Anita success, is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	11/5	-
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	21/10	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	25/1	-

Polythene Pam

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Librado Barocio Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 1-7636

Comment: Beaten sixth of seven in a Grade 3 on debut for this handler 41 days ago; stable going well a plus; knows how to win so wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	343/5	-
22/03/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	6/1	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	557/10	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	649/10	-
14/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	36/5	-

Lady Of Sky

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Jorge Periban Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 166

Comment: This just her fourth race; problems at the start (bumped) when close behind Petite Treat last month in a claimer; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	73/2	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	131/10	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Santa Anita

22:02

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: READY TO POUNCE gets a firm vote. He has shown he can get his head in front and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

Leyas Candy

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Manuel Badilla Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 1-63356

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth here over 6f (optional claimer) five weeks ago; successful four times from 5½f to 1m; claiming tag rises to $16k here; makes limited appeal as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	8/1	-
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	29/10	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	96/5	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	111/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/5	-
06/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-

Zimba Warrior

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Jesus Uranga Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 0-1125

Comment: Very useful in his prime and running consistently; not far behind Contrary Chieftain when fifth last month in an optional claimer; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	67/10	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/10	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	48/5	-
06/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-

Zeyaraat

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: V Cerin Age/Wt: 7/8-2 F: 8-66

Comment: May not have any more improvement left; finished last of six 50 days ago (bobbled at the start) in a claimer; only female in race; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $16k); not hard to turn elsewhere as now looks to be past her prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	89/10	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	247/10	-
24/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	99/10	-
26/07/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	263/10	-
08/06/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	127/10	-
12/05/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	111/10	-

Ready To Pounce

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: -2104

Comment: Not far behind two of these rivals when beaten 13l (fourth of seven) four weeks ago in a claimer; useful at this level and classy performer in his prime; needs to be taken seriously despite defeats on last two starts as he scored three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	52/5	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	37/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	99/10	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	36/5	-

Man Child

Jockey: Diego Herrera Trainer: Sergio Morfin Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: -31832

Comment: Runner-up in course claimer, 11l off winner last month (had Nauvoo (third) and Ready To Pounce (fourth) behind) upped to this distance; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	14/5	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	171/10	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	107/10	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-

Nauvoo

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Daniel Azcarate Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 764343

Comment: Held in third last month in a claimer; his tally of course-and-distance wins stands at four; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	61/5	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	6/1	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	15/2	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	53/10	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	88/5	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	42/5	-

Contrary Chieftain

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Librado Barocio Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 6-21612

Comment: Is a specialist at this distance; has chalked up two wins from his last four; outran 33-1 odds when a close runner-up in an optional claimer on first outing for new trainer last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	351/10	-
28/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	47/10	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/5	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	16/5	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	27/10	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	78/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Santa Anita

22:34

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MILES FINCH is strongly fancied to come out on top. He likes to stalk the early speed, while Milken Cookies is another for the shortlist.

En Tu Honor Bro

Jockey: Edgar Payeras Trainer: Jesus Ramos Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 3332-

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; beaten narrowly in a maiden special weight (Golden Gate Fields) last March; been off the track a long time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
15/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-
18/02/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	24/5	-
28/01/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	61/10	-
31/12/23	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	5/1	-

Highplainsdrifter

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: M Puype Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 4047-3

Comment: Good effort when close up in a maiden special weight dropped back in distance in front of Drop The Bit on his debut for this trainer three weeks ago; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs and remains lightly raced; he should go close as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	63/5	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	15/2	-
25/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	41/2	-
29/07/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	11/1	-
10/06/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	17/5	-
10/06/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	20/1	-

Lord Dunmore

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Ryan Hanson Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 62-523

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; not far behind Curlin Command when third in a maiden special weight 50 days ago on debut for this trainer; his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	7/5	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	18/5	-
23/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	37/10	-

Maxville

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Antonio Garcia Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 96340

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 20; finished 11th of 12 last month in a maiden special weight; facing a testing assignment and unlikely to pose a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	349/5	-
09/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	23/1	-
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	157/5	-
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	75/1	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	209/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	67/2	-

Drop The Bit

Jockey: Diego Herrera Trainer: Antonio Garcia Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 09-07

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 4l, finishing seventh of 12 three weeks ago behind Highplainsdrifter, in a maiden special weight; looks the part on breeding (by Pavel); difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	286/5	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	422/5	-
31/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	383/5	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	373/10	-

Milken Cookies

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

Comment: Stable can ready one first time out; should not be far away as some good aspects to his profile and the hot form of the trainer is a bonus.

Subic Boy

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Jeff Mullins Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6

Comment: Looked green (over 5½f here) when beaten just over 5l to come home sixth on his debut at 15-2 35 days ago; could improve but still hard to see him winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	38/5	-

Curlin Command

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Brendan Galvin Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 522

Comment: Shade disappointing to finish second when favourite in a maiden special weight where just ahead of Lord Dunmore 50 days ago; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	3/2	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	111/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	101/2	-

Horizon Wildcat

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Brendan Galvin Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2250

Comment: Finished tenth of 12 two months ago in a maiden special weight; if excused last two runs he would be interesting based on his second at Santa Anita four months ago; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	79/10	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	16/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	31/10	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	6/1	-

Miles Finch

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 3-33

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Kings River Knight and not yet off the mark in four attempts although has finished second; got across to lead from a wide draw in a maiden special weight when on the premises, finishing third in February upped to 1m; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	4/1	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	1/1	-
29/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	7/2	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	6/5	-

Scene By Me

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

Comment: Trainer among the winners with newcomers in recent seasons; likely to be thereabouts as looks to be doing the right things in his workouts.

San Andreas

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera Trainer: Jorge Periban Age/Wt: 3/8-8

Comment: Racing education begins here for this son of Acclamation; related to Discretionary Day, winning form over 6f-1m; faces a demanding debut and the betting may be the best guide.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Santa Anita

23:04

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BIG CITY MISS has an obvious shout. Elsa Dutton and Lil' Boom Boom can't be ruled out either.

All In The Game

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Craig Lewis Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 9

Comment: Finished well behind the seventh, Sexy Blue (over 6½f here) at 13-1 last month; first run in claiming company; must now step up despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	127/10	-

Rockford Peach

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: George Papaprodromou Age/Wt: 3/8-8

Comment: Her yard gets plenty of debutant winners; market could reveal prospects as she has been asked a stiff question.

Flash That Smile

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Sean McCarthy Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 5-43

Comment: A close third when close behind Elsa Dutton 35 days ago in a maiden claimer; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/1	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-
19/04/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	17/10	-

Elsa Dutton

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 562

Comment: Not beaten far over 6½f here (maiden claimer) five weeks ago; tries dirt for the first time; trainer is ticking along nicely; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	133/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	12/1	-

Sexy Blue

Jockey: Alfredo Bautista Trainer: Angel Vega Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 85287

Comment: Five-race maiden but has managed to finish second; beaten 15l (seventh) last month in a maiden special weight; now drops in class but may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	199/5	-
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	101/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	659/10	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	476/5	-

Mia Pia

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Karen Headley Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 9

Comment: Close up behind Sexy Blue five months ago when last over 5½f here (bumped); layoff to overcome; first attempt at a claimer; this is a step down in class but will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	457/10	-

Big City Miss

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 88

Comment: Beaten 12l into eighth (dropped back to this trip) 42 days ago in a maiden special weight; leading contender now that she knows a little more and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	28/5	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	49/10	-

Lil' Boom Boom

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: Steven Miyadi Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 2222-

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; favourite when runner-up in a maiden special weight (Del Mar) in September; returning from a layoff here; capable of making an impact as she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and lots of promise in her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	10/1	-
06/07/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	39/5	-
22/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	41/5	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	211/5	-

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Santa Anita

23:34

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CATMANSUE is a firm choice. He is expected to confirm placings after he got the better of Sir Rocket and Uncle Chilly when last seen and is a reliable sort.

Three Georges

Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: Ian Kruljac Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-1744

Comment: Has won here before; close up behind The Shillelagh when fourth over 1m here (allowance optional claimer) last month; this is the only ride on the card for Kent Desormeaux; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	81/10	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	106/5	-
18/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	401/10	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	58/5	-
29/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	629/10	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	148/5	-

The Shillelagh

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Ryan Hanson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 17-432

Comment: Has won at this track; solid runner-up over 1m here (allowance optional claimer) with Three Georges just behind last month; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	26/5	-
18/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	144/5	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	38/5	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	33/5	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	45/2	-

Sir Rocket

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Neil Drysdale Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-153

Comment: Not had much racing - fifth outing here; a course winner; was on the premises (third, beaten 1½l) in an allowance optional claimer splitting Catmansue and Uncle Chilly last month; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	123/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
16/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	67/5	-

Bid On The Prize

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Sean McGowan Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 436-4

Comment: Just the one win to his name; unable to land a blow in fourth last month on first run for current trainer in a claimer; unlikely to make a serious impact given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	577/10	-
09/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	26/5	-
18/02/24	Golden Gate Fields / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	45/2	-
28/01/24	Golden Gate Fields / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	48/5	-
09/12/23	Golden Gate Fields / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	17/2	-
25/11/23	Golden Gate Fields / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	19/2	-

Catmansue

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Jeff Mullins Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 256-32

Comment: Went down by 1½l when runner-up last month in an allowance optional claimer; string of consistent efforts of late; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	51/5	-
02/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	12/5	-
17/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/2	-
17/02/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/5	-
07/01/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/10	-

Uncle Chilly

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: M Puype Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-1205

Comment: Not far behind Catmansue, the second, and Sir Rocket, the third, over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) when beaten just over 5l (fifth of eight) last month; this is his grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	18/5	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	7/2	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/1	-
07/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-

Annan

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Alexis Barba Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 522312

Comment: Not beaten far four weeks ago in an optional claimer; has won at this course; has found improvement of late; warrants respect despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
28/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	6/5	-
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	1/1	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	89/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	491/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	431/10	-

Sharona's Wild Boy

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera Trainer: Marcia Stortz Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 3358-

Comment: Finished last of eight at Sacramento over 6f (allowance race) last July; a lot on his plate as record when fresh is not entirely persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/24	Sacramento / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	137/10	-
29/06/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	47/5	-
11/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/10	-
22/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	79/10	-
22/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	77/10	-
02/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	36/5	-

Piper's Causeway

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Jesus Uranga Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 52101

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance optional claimer last month; on target twice in his last three outings; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/1	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	121/10	-
24/02/25	Los Alamitos / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
03/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	49/10	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	42/5	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-

Cardiff Crack

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Bill McLean Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 1594-

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth six months ago at Pleasanton in a claimer; returning from a layoff here; others appeal more with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	8/5	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	12/1	-
01/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	18/5	-
14/10/24	Fresno / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	43/10	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	209/10	-
07/07/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-

Papa Love's Vegas

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Val Brinkerhoff Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 331

Comment: Gained narrow success in a maiden special weight when getting off the mark at the third time of asking five weeks ago; despite that Santa Anita success, not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	37/5	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	67/5	-
07/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	36/5	-

Mio Bambino

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Andy Mathis Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-8521

Comment: Sent off 9-1 when a narrow winner 35 days ago in an optional claimer; likely to be a threat despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/2	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	59/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	207/5	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	109/10	-
08/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	34/5	-
10/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-

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