Santa Anita

21:00 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PORT ELLEN is a strong pick. She is chasing a second win over this C&D and has wins in her formline. Free And Humble certainly isn't out of it.

1st	7. Corporal Violette	10/1
2nd	4. Port Ellen 2nd Fav	10/3
3rd	3. Annie's Joy	15/2

Favourite

11/4

Montjica

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 1/928-0

11/4

Comment: Finished last of 12 last month (behind Idessia) when dropped to 6½f in an allowance optional claimer; she meets the required standard ability wise; should go well as reverting to this trip sure to suit and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	323/10	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	41/10	-
12/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-
09/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	37/5	-
06/10/23	Compiegne / Conditions / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
11/09/23	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	34/5	-

Free And Humble

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 0-6342

11/4

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just under 2l to finish runner-up over 6f here (claimer) 36 days ago; poses a threat as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and there was plenty to like about her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	6/1	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	147/10	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	19/1	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	529/10	-
16/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	344/5	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Port Ellen

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 3/1128-

10/3

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last four; she can be competitive at this level; not disgraced when eighth of nine at Del Mar dropped back in distance in September in a starter allowance; layoff to overcome; big run on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/24	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	29/5	-
17/08/24	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
24/05/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
13/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
20/10/23	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-
28/08/23	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	5/2	-

Idessia

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 8/67-7

5/1

Comment: Useful at this level; not disgraced when seventh last month in an allowance optional claimer; yard is ticking along nicely; likely to be in contention now upped in trip and she knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	683/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	257/10	-
24/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	267/5	-
26/11/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/5	-
15/10/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/1	-
18/08/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	8/5	-

Annie's Joy

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Librado Barocio Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 2-5453

15/2

Comment: Not beaten far when third at 20-1 36 days ago upped to this trip in a starter allowance; hasn't won for a while.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	201/10	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	14/5	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	1/1	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	27/10	-
18/11/24	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	51/10	-
27/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	5/1	-

Corporal Violette

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: Mark Rheinford Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 2-32136

10/1

Comment: Has been consistent of late; solid effort when beaten 2½l to finish sixth two weeks ago in a starter allowance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	69/5	-
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	104/5	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	739/10	-
01/06/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	79/2	-

Quaria Thunder

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 635-

14/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of seven over 6f here (starter allowance) last June; returning from a layoff here; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	86/5	-
24/05/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/10	-
28/04/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	353/10	-
29/03/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	-	181/10	-
02/03/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
02/02/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	7/10	-

Santa Anita

21:32 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BRONKO NAGURSKI is the recommendation. He is excused a last-run blip and the likely strong pace up front is a plus, while Big Bet is another to consider.

1st	3. Bronko Nagurski Fav	11/10
2nd	1. Fast Service	7/2
3rd	5. Big Bet 2nd Fav	11/4

Favourite

11/10

Bronko Nagurski

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Steven Miyadi Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 8-7839

11/10

Comment: Tailed off five weeks ago in a claimer; can be a player at this level; tag drops from $25k to $5k here; can make a decent bid as he finished third 48 days ago and return to this trip is in his favour.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	511/10	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	25/2	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	101/10	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	38/1	-
01/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	13/1	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	66/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Big Bet

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: O Jauregui Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 28-764

11/4

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten 11l, over 1m here (optional claimer) last month; this is his grade; Assael Espinoza will be looking to further their good record; competitive shout if duplicating the form of his most recent win and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	116/5	-
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	61/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	276/5	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	18/5	-
23/11/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	41/10	-
03/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-

Fast Service

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 6-5313

7/2

Comment: Went down by just under 5l when third over 1m here (claimer) last month; has winning C&D form to his name; shown recent signs of improvement; return to this trip should be in his favour; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	26/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
07/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	14/5	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	83/10	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	117/10	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/5	-

Hermelinda's Fancy

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Angela Aquino Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6-15284

9/1

Comment: Has winning track form; finished fourth four weeks ago albeit only beaten just over 3l (Los Alamitos) finished just ahead of Doris Avenue in a claimer (mixed); tag drops from $6.3k to $5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/5	-
31/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	471/10	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	12/5	-
03/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/2	-
07/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
29/12/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	94/5	-

Doris Avenue

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Francisco Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-546

16/1

Comment: Beaten 11l in sixth over 4½f at Los Alamitos (claimer (mixed)) despite first-time blinkers last month, behind Hermelinda's Fancy; looks likely to go well as lower claiming tag should make this easier and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/10	-
10/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	251/10	-
07/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	86/5	-
08/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	97/10	-
06/10/24	Fresno / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
22/09/24	Fresno / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/1	-

Six Hot Grands

Jockey: Serafin Carmona Trainer: Marcia Stortz Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 6-7236

20/1

Comment: Finished sixth last Saturday albeit only beaten 5l at Los Alamitos in a claimer; not a frequent winner and not the most consistent of horses lately; class riser as runs for a $5k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/10	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	63/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	299/10	-
23/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	191/5	-
22/12/24	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	186/5	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	10/1	-

Uplift

Jockey: Alfredo Bautista Trainer: Sergio Ledezma Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 6221-8

25/1

Comment: Has found improvement of late; finished last of eight in a claimer six weeks ago; tag drops from $16k to $5k here; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	189/5	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	19/10	-
10/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/2	-
19/10/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	42/5	-
04/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	303/10	-
21/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/10	-

Santa Anita

22:05 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LEAD PIPE JOE looks set for a big run. He likes to stalk the early speed and is a one-time course winner, while Jaguar Jon and Mr. Machupicchu should also be in the hunt.

1st	5. Lead Pipe Joe Fav	1/2
2nd	1. Mr. Machupicchu 2nd Fav	9/2
3rd	2. Jaguar Jon	5/1

Favourite

1/2

Lead Pipe Joe

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Andy Mathis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 671

1/2

Comment: Good winner over 5½f here (maiden claimer) when registering his first success at the third time of asking in March; related to Grade 2 winner Spirit Wind; can make his presence felt as plenty to like about workout a week ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	17/2	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	12/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Mr. Machupicchu

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: J Bonde Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-1465

9/2

Comment: A course winner; out of the frame (beaten just over 4l in fifth) 50 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; his best form stacks up so must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	33/2	-

Jaguar Jon

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Steven Miyadi Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1

5/1

Comment: Good debut winner over C&D at 9-2 last month; should be thereabouts despite being up in class.

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

Clements Ride

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Samuel Calvario Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 3/218-1

15/2

Comment: Narrow success in a claimer when dropped down to this trip last month on debut for this trainer; has chalked up two wins from his last three; now switched to dirt for the first time; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 13	37/5	-
28/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	46/5	-
26/02/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
27/01/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
31/12/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	21/10	-
17/11/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	13/5	-

Stan From Malibu

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 21979

25/1

Comment: A course winner; finished last of nine 14 days ago in a claimer; a few rivals look in good form so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	309/10	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	118/5	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	96/5	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 13	63/10	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	163/10	-

Captain Willis

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera Trainer: Sergio Ledezma Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-2126

40/1

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; last of six three weeks ago (bumped at the start) in an allowance optional claimer; slow starts becoming a regular occurrence so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	383/10	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	7/2	-
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	59/10	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	617/10	-
06/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	5/1	-
16/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	277/10	-

I Am Amadeo

Jockey: Edgar Payeras Trainer: Jesus Ramos Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 56535

50/1

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just under 5l to finish fifth last month at Los Alamitos in an allowance race (mixed); wins infrequently; this looks a decent race so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	259/10	-
30/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	84/5	-
10/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	119/10	-
17/02/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	303/10	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	97/5	-
01/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	61/5	-

Santa Anita

22:36 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MEMOSIS can prove superior to her rivals. She can rebound from a below-par latest run and has won once at this venue previously. Princess Daddy isn't out of it.

1st	4. Queen Girvin	9/2
2nd	7. Naida Fav	15/8
3rd	3. Princess Daddy 2nd Fav	9/2

Favourite

15/8

Naida

Jockey: Diego Herrera Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1/79-95

15/8

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth two months ago in a claimer; may still have more to offer with few miles on the clock; down in class now, dropping from a $25k tag; definite chance as didn't get the rub of the green last time and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/10	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	67/5	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	69/2	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	5/1	-
09/09/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Princess Daddy

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: H Palma Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 4-4343

9/2

Comment: Beaten 1½l over 5½f here (claimer) last month; recent effort was creditable so looks a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	193/10	-
20/10/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-
04/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	152/5	-

Queen Girvin

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: Ruben Gomez Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 26147-

9/2

Comment: Finished last of seven in a claimer at Los Alamitos Race Course in December; claiming tag drops to $16k (from $25k); layoff to overcome; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/10	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	42/5	-
22/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
10/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	62/5	-
31/05/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	128/5	-
17/05/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	617/10	-

Nala

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: O Jauregui Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-5134

9/2

Comment: Creditable fourth over 5½f here (claimer, just behind Princess Daddy) 13 days ago; on target twice in her last six outings; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	16/5	-
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-
07/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	28/1	-
06/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
16/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	12/5	-

Full Moon Grazen

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Sergio Morfin Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-31169

6/1

Comment: Last of nine in an allowance optional claimer upped to 6½f behind Sand To Sea, last month; successful three times in her last six starts; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	133/5	-
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	3/2	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
18/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
23/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
14/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	6/5	-

Memosis

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: J Bonde Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-16

13/2

Comment: Just her fourth outing so still early days; missed the frame (beaten 10l into sixth) three weeks ago in a starter allowance; strong claims if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	14/5	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	87/10	-

Sand To Sea

Jockey: Alfredo Bautista Trainer: Gary Stute Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 266-86

Comment: You have to go back a fair way to find her only win; not disgraced in sixth last month in an allowance optional claimer; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	197/5	-
24/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	119/5	-
25/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	6/1	-
04/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	121/10	-
29/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/10	-
15/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	79/10	-

Santa Anita

23:08 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: BRAN is hard to look beyond. He has a healthy career strike-rate and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Final Boss and Air Force Red are also respected.

1st	6. Lovesick Blues 2nd Fav	2/1
2nd	4. Bran Fav	11/8
3rd	3. Air Force Red	9/4

Favourite

11/8

Bran

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 72/1-

11/8

Comment: Has managed eight wins from 24 career runs; gained a 1l success over 1m at Del Mar (allowance optional claimer) in July; returns from a layoff here; strong contender despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	28/5	-
01/10/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 11	7/2	-
03/09/23	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 12	43/5	-
10/09/22	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 11	589/50	-
25/07/22	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	3/1	-
29/05/22	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Lovesick Blues

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Librado Barocio Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 329-23

2/1

Comment: A long time since his last win and wins have come at a lower level; far from disgraced (beaten 1l) six weeks ago in a stakes; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	51/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	137/5	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	11/1	-
23/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	19/10	-
07/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
12/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	29/10	-

Air Force Red

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 7-371

9/4

Comment: Successful by 1l in March when dropped back to 6½f in a Grade 3; winner of six races at this venue; hard to ignore as his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	49/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 7	39/5	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 8	37/10	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 11	33/5	-
30/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-

Final Boss

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 42114-

9/1

Comment: On target three times in his last seven outings; a stakes winner last June at this track; respectable effort (beaten 3l) in August at Del Mar in a stakes; has had some time off; he has won after a layoff in the past and could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	6/5	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
12/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
10/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
17/02/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	31/2	-
29/12/23	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	67/10	-

Noble Reflection

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Librado Barocio Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 71-322

Comment: Favourite when runner-up in a claimer two months ago; likes it here (four wins) but all his wins have been at a lower level; not hard to turn elsewhere given likely tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	16/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	1/1	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	29/10	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	15/1	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 11	53/2	-

Eye On Ry

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: R Ellis Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 14-263

Comment: Has been consistent of late but wins have come at a lower level; beaten narrowly in an allowance optional claimer last month; this represents a step up in class so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	41/10	-
03/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	5/2	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	43/5	-
12/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/10	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	55/2	-
28/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	119/10	-

Santa Anita

23:38 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SIERRA SILVER made an encouraging debut and the benefit of experience may give him an edge over the newcomers. Southern Gentleman and Cheever also merit consideration.

1st	6. Southern Gentleman 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	3. Sierra Silver Fav	11/8
3rd	4. Cheever	11/2

Favourite

11/8

Sierra Silver

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

11/8

Comment: Beaten just under 4l to finish third on debut in course maiden special weight over 6f at 11-2 last month; from top stable; holds major claims as jockey does well from inner gates here and his initial effort was most encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	57/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Southern Gentleman

Jockey: Drayden Dyke Van Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-6

11/4

Comment: Trainer does well at Santa Anita with debutants; related to Grade 3 winner Midnight Stroll; ought to be competitive with signs of encouragement in profile and the hot form of the yard is a bonus.

Penalty Box

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 3/8-6

4/1

Comment: Michael Mccarthy debutants have a strong record at Santa Anita; nicely bred (by Violence); a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Cheever

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 3/8-6

11/2

Comment: There's hope from the sire that he has some ability; stable does well here with debutants; has prospects.

Vasa

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 4/9-0

12/1

Comment: Mark Glatt debutants always command respect here; worth a look in the market but passed over otherwise.

Legal Heir

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: R Mandella Age/Wt: 3/8-6

12/1

Comment: Trainer well capable of preparing youngsters to win races on limited experience; sire gets his share of decent sorts; related to Monday Morning Qb (winner from 5½f up to 1m1f); encouragement to be taken from his workouts; hard to ignore.

Catch A Breeze

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera Trainer: Jorge Bautista Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 59-

40/1

Comment: Was tailed off over 6f at Pleasanton (maiden special weight, bucked at the start) in July; layoff to overcome; he looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/24	Pleasanton / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	41/1	-
21/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	309/10	-