Santa Anita

23:08

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: READY TO POUNCE is a firm choice. He is bidding to land a second win over this C&D and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

Mega Moon

Jockey: Welfin Orantes Trainer: R Ellis Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 242-12

Comment: Ran well when beaten three-quarters of a length in an optional claimer on first run for this trainer last month; a course winner; producing consistent form; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	43/10	-
27/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-
29/12/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
23/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	31/10	-
29/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	49/10	-
10/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	12/5	-

Saqeel

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: V Cerin Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 22-43

Comment: Generally consistent; third behind Ready To Pounce 28 days ago in a claimer; has to be taken seriously as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	4/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	41/10	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	1/1	-
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/1	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	71/25	-
26/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-

Cowboy Mike

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-216

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of seven in an allowance optional claimer last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; this is competitive and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	37/10	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	11/10	-
14/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-
23/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	9/10	-
04/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/2	-

Father Delay

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 168-87

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh over 5½f here (allowance optional claimer, just behind Trusty Rusty) three weeks ago; has achieved three wins from ten career runs; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	128/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	98/5	-
17/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	63/10	-
27/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	47/10	-
19/04/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	31/5	-
01/10/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	64/5	-

Mongolian Max

Jockey: Armando Aguilar Trainer: Enebish Ganbat Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 61-313

Comment: Not disgraced when third at 28-1 over 1m½f here (allowance optional claimer) 21 days ago; successful twice in his last four starts; C&D has proven suitable before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	141/5	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	443/10	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
31/10/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	29/2	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	201/5	-

Clampett

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 22-112

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; normally pretty consistent; shade disappointing to finish second when favourite 49 days ago in an optional claimer; this represents a step up in class but can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	21/10	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	22/5	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	41/10	-
05/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-

Joint Venture

Jockey: Kent Desormeaux Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 44-422

Comment: Good effort when close up in a claimer on his first start for this trainer behind Ready To Pounce last month; has winning C&D form to his name; normally pretty consistent; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/2	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	5/1	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	33/10	-
19/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-

Ready To Pounce

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 65-21

Comment: Managed two wins in his last five outings; too good for Joint Venture and Saqeel in a claimer when getting the job done by three-quarters of a length last month; could improve for latest run (has won second time after a break before) and has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
05/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
24/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	37/5	-

Navajo Warrior

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 721-21

Comment: Successful twice in his last three starts; won in easy fashion in an optional claimer two months ago; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	17/2	-
31/10/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
04/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	81/5	-
21/07/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	5/2	-

Trusty Rusty

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Samuel Calvario Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-3242

Comment: Successful four times from 36 career outings (5½f-1m); has won here previously; creditable effort when 28-1 second three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; others are preferred as has been found wanting at this level before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	139/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	61/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	221/10	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	32/5	-

Touchdown Brown

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Librado Barocio Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 1-1146

Comment: Held in sixth last Saturday in an allowance optional claimer; likes this combination of C&D; tackling an extra 1½f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	81/10	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
24/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	11/10	-
28/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	57/10	-

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