Santa Anita

00:08 - RESULT

Runners: 3 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: SWEET AZTECA is expected to get the job done. Super Shine can give the selection most to think about.

1st	4. Super Shine	11/4
2nd	3. Chismosa Fav	1/1
3rd	1. Fayette Fox 2nd Fav	15/8

Favourite

1/1

Chismosa

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Rafael DeLeon Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 291-8

1/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing eighth last month in a stakes; yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	37/5	-
11/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
13/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	68/5	-
26/08/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	67/10	-
07/07/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 10	67/10	-
02/06/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-

2nd Favourite

15/8

Fayette Fox

Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: V Cerin Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 20-714

15/8

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; yet to win a race of this value; held in fourth in a Grade 2 43 days ago upped to 1m½f; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 5	21/1	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	86/5	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	53/5	-
21/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	77/5	-
02/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
26/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-

Super Shine

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 2432-

11/4

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (four from 14 to date); comfortably beaten finishing second (10l) in a stakes at Del Mar in September; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
07/07/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 10	143/10	-
27/05/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 4	13/2	-
22/04/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-

Sweet Azteca

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 11114-

Comment: Favourite when last of four here over 6½f (Grade 3) in October; successful five times in her last seven starts; a Grade 3 winner in August; warrants plenty of respect as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and is proven at a decent level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 4	1/10	-
26/08/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-
07/07/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 10	7/10	-
10/03/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
02/02/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
01/01/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-

Santa Anita

00:38 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TRIPLE DIAMONDS is hard to look beyond. He has '1's in the formstring and has been a winner over this C&D. Last Call Zondlo looks the biggest threat.

1st	3. Its A Cinch Fav	6/5
2nd	4. Triple Diamonds 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	5. Binging	9/2

Favourite

6/5

Its A Cinch

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Luis Mendez Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 7431-

6/5

Comment: Opened account at the fourth time of asking when running away with the race in October in a maiden special weight; layoff to overcome; first attempt at a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	23/10	-
04/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	93/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	248/5	-
11/08/24	Wyoming Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	87/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Triple Diamonds

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1-1568

7/2

Comment: Last of eight in an allowance optional claimer last month; likes this combination of C&D; very interesting as he knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	49/5	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	46/5	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	29/5	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
15/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	73/10	-

Binging

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez Trainer: Antonio Garcia Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 2-55125

9/2

Comment: Last of five in a starter allowance last month; possesses winning form at this track; meeting some horses in good form and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	71/10	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	42/5	-
18/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	25/2	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/5	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	136/5	-

Pokerknightatvees

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 12-

6/1

Comment: Finishing runner-up was a good effort in an allowance optional claimer in October when ahead of Binging upped to 6½f; returns from a layoff; should not be far away as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	6/1	-
20/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 5	12/5	-

Mr. Machupicchu

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: J Bonde Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 14652

10/1

Comment: Ran well when beaten 1l three weeks ago in a starter allowance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	137/10	-
18/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	161/10	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	88/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	47/10	-
14/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-

Last Call Zondlo

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Craig Dollase Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 15-12

12/1

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; related to Stakes winner Last Call London; ran encouragingly when 2½l second (Los Alamitos, bumped at the start) last Saturday in an allowance race (mixed); first attempt in claiming company; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	26/5	-
27/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
10/08/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	149/10	-
23/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-

Typhoon Tommy

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Brian Koriner Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 61-33

16/1

Comment: Consistent lately; posted respectable effort when beaten just under 3l in an allowance optional claimer in February on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	54/5	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	83/2	-
16/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	81/5	-
20/10/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	73/10	-
29/09/24	Fresno / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	89/10	-
10/08/24	Santa Rosa / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	71/10	-

Santa Anita

01:08 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHASIN MUNNY rates a strong recommendation. He was behind Haywood last time but can now reverse placings and has won over this C&D.

1st	2. Haywood Fav	10/11
2nd	5. Halo Rando 2nd Fav	3/1
3rd	3. Jaguar Jon	10/1

Favourite

10/11

Haywood

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1-461

10/11

Comment: Had two of these in arrears in an optional claimer when leading early from a wide draw last month; successful three times from 14 career runs; class dropper as runs for a $10k tag here; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	131/10	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	29/5	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	263/10	-
19/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
31/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	105/2	-
23/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Halo Rando

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Dean Pederson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 21-118

3/1

Comment: No threat to winner, Haywood, here last month (finished eighth) in an optional claimer; winning form over C&D; he meets the required standard ability wise; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	9/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/5	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
06/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
15/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
14/10/24	Fresno / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-

Wegonahavagoodtime

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: Genaro Vallejo Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 53123

4/1

Comment: Winner in mixed company; has chalked up two wins from his last six; a winner over C&D; good effort when beaten into third by 1½l (Los Alamitos) last month in an allowance race (mixed); easy enough to take on as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	16/5	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
07/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	119/10	-
24/02/25	Los Alamitos / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	19/5	-
03/02/25	Los Alamitos / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	69/10	-

Idiot's Gold

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: George Lopez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 6-25733

9/1

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp and producing consistent form; creditable effort (went off 11-1) to finish third in an allowance race two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	54/5	-
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	189/10	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	71/5	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	183/10	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-
15/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	79/10	-

Jaguar Jon

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Steven Miyadi Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 13

10/1

Comment: Fair effort (beaten just over 4l) in a starter allowance three weeks ago; a winner over this C&D; lightly raced (this just his third race).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F		-	3 / 7	47/10	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 11	47/10	-

Mother's Prayer

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: S Knapp Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-1888

25/1

Comment: Held in eighth here over 1m (optional claimer) 44 days ago on debut for this trainer; a previous winner here; stable is ticking along nicely; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	88/5	-
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	13/10	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	33/10	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/5	-
01/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/2	-

Chasin Munny

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Librado Barocio Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 3-7114

Comment: Very smart in his prime and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; solid run when fourth in an optional claimer on his debut for new trainer last month; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	41/10	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
07/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	9/2	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
08/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-

Santa Anita

01:38 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LADY LITHESOME gets the vote. She could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast. True Patriot, Bit's Tiger Magic and Breve could also have a say.

1st	5. Bit's Tiger Magic Fav	1/1
2nd	7. Breve	10/1
3rd	9. Blue Wildcat	5/1

Favourite

1/1

Bit's Tiger Magic

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 21-

1/1

Comment: A most decisive winner here over 6f (maiden special weight), managing to get across to lead from stall ten when registering her first success at the second time of asking last April; been off the track a long time; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 11	6/5	-
17/03/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 5	3/5	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Elegant Sway

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Andy Mathis Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 2-4344

4/1

Comment: Has been fairly consistent of late; bumped at the start over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) when fourth of ten last month; has been found wanting at this level before so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	81/10	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/10	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	217/2	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	212/5	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	251/10	-

Blue Wildcat

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 2-32332

5/1

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind her here over 6f (allowance optional claimer) when beaten 2½l to finish runner-up last month; a while since she's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023) but has been consistent of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	36/5	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	26/5	-
03/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/2	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	157/10	-
13/12/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	66/5	-

Big Celebration

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo Trainer: S Knapp Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 1-3411

15/2

Comment: Resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win) and bidding for hat-trick; narrow winner of an allowance optional claimer upped to 1m on her first start for this trainer 37 days ago; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; despite that Santa Anita success, can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	67/5	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	309/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	317/10	-
14/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/1	-
10/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	3/1	-

Breve

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Manuel Badilla Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 34116-

10/1

Comment: On target twice in her last three outings; last of six in October at Pleasanton in a stakes; returns from a layoff; warrants respect now dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	21/10	-
15/09/24	Fresno / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
12/08/24	Santa Rosa / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	23/5	-
29/06/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	5/2	-
16/01/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	4/1	-
26/12/23	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-

Lady Lithesome

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 81/

12/1

Comment: Gained a first success at the second time of asking in a maiden special weight upped to 1m in 2023; returns from a lengthy absence; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 9	4/1	-
08/09/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	267/10	-

True Patriot

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 56362-

16/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish runner-up over 1m1f at Del Mar (claimer) on first run for this trainer in September; returns from a layoff; could go close despite being up in class and return to this trip is in her favour.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	49/5	-
09/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	2/1	-
07/06/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	11/1	-
26/04/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	66/5	-
07/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	63/10	-
15/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	97/10	-

Quick Omen

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Debbie Winick Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 315-89

40/1

Comment: Has won at this course; behind two of these four weeks ago when ninth here in an allowance optional claimer; she can be taken on given many of her rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	232/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	251/10	-
08/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/2	-
12/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	99/5	-
25/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	86/5	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	253/10	-

Thirst For Passion

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: George Papaprodromou Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-4178

50/1

Comment: Beaten 9l (eighth) here over 1m (allowance optional claimer) last month; track has proven suitable before; others appeal more given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	539/10	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	41/2	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	11/5	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	53/10	-
08/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	78/5	-