Santa Anita

21:00

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AGENCY is strongly fancied to prevail. Binging isn't out of it.

Binging

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Antonio Garcia Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-5512

Comment: Went close when runner-up last month in an allowance optional claimer; has winning form at this track; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	629/10	-

Carver

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: John Cortez Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 1/51-6

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; has won at this course; stumbled at the start back down to this distance when getting across to lead early from a wide stall last month on debut for this trainer in a claimer; others more appealing given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	149/10	-
09/06/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-
05/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	64/5	-
30/12/22	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	21/5	-
04/12/22	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	34/5	-
21/10/22	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	57/10	-

Belly Up

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Brian Koriner Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 7269-1

Comment: Halted losing run in a claimer when winning by half a length two months ago; now up to allowance level so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-
29/09/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	5/1	-
25/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	27/2	-
05/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	148/5	-
24/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	71/10	-
11/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	94/5	-

Agency

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 7-62

Comment: Ran well to finish runner-up (beaten 1l) in an allowance optional claimer two months ago; a course winner; if he can build on his latest effort then is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	15/2	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	37/5	-
14/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	97/10	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	54/5	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	44/5	-
07/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	81/10	-

Betterdaysrcoming

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 7-86

Comment: Not beaten that far in sixth (just under 4l, Gulfstream Park) in March in a claimer; poses a threat with drop back in trip looking the right move and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	81/10	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	89/10	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	73/20	-
26/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	42/5	-
22/06/23	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	15 / 29	33/1	92
27/05/23	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	1 / 15	16/1	89

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Santa Anita

21:32

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WESTERN AVENUE is a firm selection. He has got a win to his name and goes for an in-form trainer. Distant Fleet and Trotsky could run well too.

Novinophobia

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Bill McLean Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6-534

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth two weeks ago in a claimer; up in class (in for $25k here, $16k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	20/1	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	281/10	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 13	123/5	-
15/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	53/10	-
03/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-

The Key Is Unity

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: Genaro Vallejo Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 38/652

Comment: Beaten only narrowly 34 days ago (Los Alamitos) when dropped to 4½f in a claimer (mixed); class riser as runs for a $25k tag here; tends to find at least one too good; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	131/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	343/5	-
19/11/23	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	13/1	-
15/09/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	4/5	-
02/09/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	239/10	-

Mongolian Master

Jockey: Damian Cruz Trainer: Robert Lucas Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 4367

Comment: Finished last of seven in a claimer (mixed) at Los Alamitos on Saturday; a maiden in thoroughbred racing (ten runs); deeper waters here (in for $25k here, $6.3k tag last time); needs to leave most recent form behind him in new headgear and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	499/10	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	253/5	-
30/03/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	32/1	-
02/02/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	247/10	-
16/12/24	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	38/5	-
25/04/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	264/5	-

Trotsky

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Jose Hernandez Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5-1463

Comment: Good effort when beaten into third by three-quarters of a length dropped down to 4½f last month at Los Alamitos in an allowance race (mixed); has won at this track; knows how to win so in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	28/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/2	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	41/1	-
22/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	33/5	-

Western Avenue

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: S Knapp Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 26-898

Comment: Finished out the back over 1m½f here (allowance optional claimer) last month; can be a player at this level; has strong claims if replicating the best of his form and the stable is flying.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	178/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	309/10	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	53/5	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	15/2	-
29/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	163/10	-
28/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	69/10	-

Distant Fleet

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Jorge Periban Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 175

Comment: Beaten 10l when fifth of seven last month in a claimer; this C&D holds no fears; this just his fourth race; now a lower claiming tag ($25k from $32k) so down in class; likely player if reproducing form of his win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	199/5	-
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	339/10	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-

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Santa Anita

22:04

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: THEBESTISYETTOBE is a strong fancy. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and she knows how to win. Auratium is also respected.

Step It Out

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1-3822

Comment: Creditable effort to finish second last month in front of Lita Way in a claimer; consistent lately; claiming value now drops to $25k; looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/5	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	99/10	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/2	-
17/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	52/5	-
18/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	62/5	-

Lita Way

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Steve Sherman Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5-1554

Comment: Useful at this level; out of the frame (beaten 4½l in fourth) in a claimer (not far behind Step It Out) 42 days ago; drops to a $25k tag; ought to be competitive if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	59/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	81/5	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	41/2	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	31/10	-
11/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	49/5	-

Girlcanthelpit

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Gary Mandella Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 45636

Comment: Not beaten too far when sixth here three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; stamina to prove at this trip so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	27/2	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	18/5	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	521/10	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	143/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	403/10	-
25/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	139/5	-

Blue Oasis

Jockey: Jeremy Laprida Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 0-647

Comment: Last of seven in March behind Lita Way, in an optional claimer; shown only moderate recent form and quite a while since she tasted success; not hard to turn elsewhere with new trip an unknown.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	36/1	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	209/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
30/09/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	39/1	-
03/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	26/1	-
29/12/23	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	184/5	-

Auratium

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 2614-8

Comment: Could not manage better than eighth in an optional claimer last month; she meets the required standard ability wise; winner three starts back and too soon to write her off; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	136/5	-
08/06/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	58/5	-
27/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
15/03/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	17/2	-
18/02/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
20/01/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	91/5	-

Thebestisyettobe

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 18265/

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 3l at Christmas 2022 in a stakes; victorious on sole start in Ireland; has a long absence to overcome; respected as shown she can get her head in front and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/12/22	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	48/5	-
03/12/22	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 12	21/5	-
12/11/22	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
10/09/22	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	11/5	-
23/07/22	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	1 / 8	11/1	-

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Santa Anita

22:34

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LA VILLE LUMIERE looks the one to back. She comes from a top trainer. Light Won Up and Velvet Dream are among the dangers.

1	La Ville Lumiere Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Course debutants for this stable should be taken seriously; related to John The Bear (winner from 5½f up to 7f); strong claims with signs of encouragement in profile and the hot form of the trainer is a bonus.
2	Light Won Up Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Stable gets plenty of debutant winners; breeding shows she may improve with time; one to be interested in.
3	Tippy Jockey: Cristobal Herrera Trainer: George Lopez Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: February foal; bred to get better with time; this one is best watched, unless market signals suggest otherwise.
4	Fire Ile Jockey: Drayden Dyke Van Trainer: Ryan Hanson Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: January foal; recent workouts point to readiness; pedigree suggests she may get better with age; related to 6f winner Bisset; represents a stable with a strong record here with newcomers; she shouldn't be far away with signs of encouragement in profile.
5	Wicked Wind Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: Edwin Alvarez Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Related to Grade 3 winner Wentru; early foal; pedigree shows she may improve with time; might be one for another day; market may guide as yard doesn't have the finest record with newcomers.
6	Velvet Dream Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: George Lopez Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Sire produces plenty of two-year-old winners; February foal; seems to have been working encouragingly and definite chance.
F	Favourite	SP
2F	2nd Favourite	SP

Santa Anita

23:07

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: JERRY'S SPIRIT has an excellent record at this distance and takes the eye from a recent form perspective. Zeus' War can give the selection most to think about.

Zeus' War

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 323-45

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 4½l) in an allowance optional claimer two months ago; has posted some fair efforts in defeat and shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	15/2	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	25/2	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	81/10	-
09/11/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
01/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	192/5	-
08/07/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	193/10	-

Jerry's Spirit

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-111

Comment: Made it a hat-trick last time; successful by 3l in a claimer 14 days ago; big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
06/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-
31/10/24	Del Mar / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	31/10	-
04/10/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	31/10	-

Halo Uncle

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: J Bonde Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 6-292

Comment: Beaten a head last month in a claimer; this represents a step up in class but must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	57/10	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	501/5	-
10/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/5	-
02/02/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	69/10	-
07/01/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/2	-
17/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/10	-

Golden River

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Alberto Ruvalcaba Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-613

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-12); posted respectable effort when beaten just under 4l over 4½f at Los Alamitos (allowance race (mixed)) last month; now running on turf for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	119/10	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-
27/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	233/10	-
01/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-
09/11/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	27/2	-
06/10/24	Fresno / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-

J. B. Books

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Paul Aguirre Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 186-73

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late and has managed four wins from 11 career runs; solid run when third at 25-1 on first run for this trainer four weeks ago in an optional claimer; steps up in grade so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	243/10	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/10	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	251/10	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	73/10	-
14/10/24	Fresno / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	57/10	-
07/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-

Chief Wild Eagle

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 11/-6

Comment: Held in sixth two months ago in an optional claimer; managed two wins in his last three outings; absence is a concern so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	243/10	-
29/12/23	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
08/12/23	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
26/11/23	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	23/10	-
03/11/23	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/5	-
13/10/23	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	26/5	-

Idiot's Gold

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: George Lopez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 6-2573

Comment: Finished third when beaten 2l last month (not far behind Halo Uncle) in a claimer; warrants respect as latest run was an encouraging one and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
10/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	57/10	-

Cousin Richie

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera Trainer: Sergio Ledezma Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 07-459

Comment: Winner of four races (5f-1m½f) but subpar since successful in an allowance race at Golden Gate Fields last June; finished ninth of 12 last month back down to 6½f in an allowance race; easy to oppose as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	617/10	-
24/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	339/10	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	547/10	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	151/5	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	177/10	-
01/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	39/5	-

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Santa Anita

23:37

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for ASMODEUS. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast and has won over this C&D, while Mici's Express and Supermax can't be ruled out either.

Fireman Dan

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Jerry Wallace Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 3-8543

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 8l in third) when close behind Damazio two months ago in a claimer; wins infrequently; now looks to be past his prime and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	72/5	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/1	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	111/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	35/1	-
13/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	43/10	-
19/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	174/5	-

Supermax

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 7545-1

Comment: Sprang a shock when scoring at 20-1 in a claimer 48 days ago on debut for this trainer; in for a $20k tag so up in class ($16k last time); he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	102/5	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/5	-
06/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	187/5	-
17/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	191/10	-
11/02/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	87/5	-
24/11/23	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	45/2	-

Tamarando Star

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: J Bonde Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 86-7

Comment: Not disgraced when seventh back down to 6f three weeks ago in a claimer; may not be up to this as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	147/5	-
16/06/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	13/5	-
25/05/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	399/10	-
05/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	43/10	-
07/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	24/5	-
26/01/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-

Be Punctual

Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 3-331

Comment: Managed two wins in his last six outings; narrow winner of a claimer in March; claiming tag now upped to $20k; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	5/1	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
06/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	31/10	-
24/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	10/1	-
08/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-

Damazio

Jockey: Serafin Carmona Trainer: Jeff Mullins Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 24-12

Comment: On the premises when second of seven two months ago with Fireman Dan just behind in a claimer; has scored over C&D; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	139/10	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/10	-
14/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	203/10	-
05/05/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	3/1	-

Mici's Express

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 3-3423

Comment: Has winning track form; normally pretty consistent; respectable third over 6½f here (allowance optional claimer) last month; prospects as plenty to like about workout seven days ago and his latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	61/5	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	619/10	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	147/10	-
23/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	58/5	-

Asmodeus

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 0-01

Comment: Managed to get on the lead from his wide berth in a claimer three weeks ago; much respected as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/10	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	123/50	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	157/100	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	93/2	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	177/4	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	173/100	-

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