Santa Anita Park Race 1

Claiming

Stake: -

CODE DUELLO (1) Set the tempo to win by 1 1/2L last run at this venue and drawn beautifully. Should be going forward early. Challenged by a tougher grade. Looks well suited in this race. DONCIC (6) Managed to run 2nd beaten by 3/4L last start here but up against a more competitive field. Juan J Hernandez takes the reins today. Goes very close. VANCOUGAR (2) Tailed off to finish 7th last time here. Overlooking the last run and will try to take advantage of the gate. First race for a new trainer. Keep in mind. DOUBLE JAB (5) Dictated the tempo when winning by 3/4L last start at this venue but matched against a stronger field. Armando Ayuso and Andy Mathis make a formidable team. One of the hopes.

Distance: 1307m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: 3U, CLAIMING, CLM, TB

Code Duello (1) 6113613221
Trainer: Craig Dollase()
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 37% / 65%

Jockey / Horse Combo

8 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: Honor Code

Dam: Caroni

Dam's Sire: Rubiano

Stats

Career

43: 16-5-7

Track

13: 4-1-3

1st Up

5: 3-0-1

2nd Up

4: 2-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

4th Up

4: 1-0-1

Turf

19: 6-2-4

Good

4: 1-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

22: 10-3-3

Firm

38: 15-4-6

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 2-1-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1408m

Comments

Dictated terms in front to win by 1 1/2L last run at the track and drawn the rails. Jockey Hector Isaac Berrios and trainer Craig Dollase form a proven partnership. Will go close here.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 5	8/5/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Claiming 106	5	Hector Isaac Berrios	56kg	FM		-	1.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Code Duello 2. Enterdadragon 3. Wizard Of Westwood
2nd of 7	15/4/26	Turf Paradise	1006m	Allowance 10	3	Karlo Lopez	56kg	FM		-	2.3L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sawasdee 2. Code Duello 3. Mission Beach
2nd of 6	21/3/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Opti	3	Hector Isaac Berrios	55.5kg	FT		-	2.8L	2-2	$3.40	-	$0	-	1. Mbagnick 2. Code Duello 3. Baladi
3rd of 12	21/2/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Claiming 107	7	Hector Isaac Berrios	56kg	GD		-	0.3L	3-3	$3.00	-	$0	-	1. Doncic 2. Dakota Country 3. Code Duello
1st of 9	16/1/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Claiming 106	2	Hector Isaac Berrios	55.5kg	FM		-	2.8L	1-1	$3.00	-	$0	-	1. Code Duello 2. Harcyn 3. Minister Shane
6th of 6	14/12/25	Los Alamitos Th	1408m	Claiming 103	4	Edgar Payeras	56.5kg	FT		-	9.3L	1-2	$3.60	-	$0	-	1. Coach Cronin 2. Baladi 3. Otro Mas

Vancougar (2) X3031X4437
Trainer: Jeff Bonde()
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 41%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Vancouver

Dam: Sharplaw Autumn

Dam's Sire: Red Ransom

Stats

Career

17: 2-1-4

Track

11: 2-0-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-2

Turf

13: 2-0-2

Good

3: 0-0-1

Dirt

2: 0-1-1

Firm

14: 2-1-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Comments

Odds of $6.50 and weakened to finish 7th last time at this venue. Overlooking the last run and gets a favourable alley. First start for a new trainer. Good value.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	3/5/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Allo	4	Antonio Fresu	57kg	FM		-	3.4L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Incanto (ire) 2. Sunset Grazen 3. Kimmer
3rd of 7	8/3/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Starter Allo	4	Juan J Hernandez	56kg	FM		-	1.6L	5-6	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Re Armed Jon 2. Incanto 3. Vancougar
4th of 6	6/2/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Starter Allo	1	Juan J Hernandez	56kg	FM		-	1.6L	1-1	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. Enterdadragon 2. Proudly Hailed 3. Spearfish
4th of 7	9/1/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Allo	4	Juan J Hernandez	56kg	FM		-	2.8L	4-4	$2.62	-	$0	-	1. Crazy Cavalier 2. Spearfish 3. Smart Code
1st of 7	11/10/25	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Opti	4	Juan J Hernandez	56kg	FM		-	0.5L	4-3	$2.30	-	$0	-	1. Vancougar 2. The Rabbi 3. Potito
3rd of 8	13/9/25	Los Alamitos Th	1308m	Allowance Op	3	Antonio Fresu	56kg	FT		-	0.9L	5-4	$3.40	-	$0	-	1. Code Duello 2. Sharp Aza Tack 3. Vancougar

Charge For Gold (3) 744753X547
Trainer: Michael W. Mccarthy()
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 27%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Omaha Beach

Dam: Gasp

Dam's Sire: Hennessy

Stats

Career

22: 3-1-2

Track

15: 2-1-2

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

19: 3-1-2

Good

4: 1-0-0

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Firm

18: 2-1-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 1-1-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Comments

Started at $23.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 7th last run here but drops back to a suitable grade. Likely to get back in the run. Rather have another day.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 10	10/5/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Stakes 118	3	Kyle Frey	55.5kg	FM		-	5.9L	9-10	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Boss Sully 2. Unconquerable Keen (ire) 3. Artislas
4th of 12	21/2/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Allowance Op	12	Armando Ayuso	56kg	FM		-	2.1L	2-2	$15	-	$0	-	1. Yacowlef 2. Anmer Hall 3. Lyle The Crocodile
5th of 7	15/1/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Claiming 107	4	Kyle Frey	55.5kg	FM		-	3.5L	7-6	$12	-	$0	-	1. Beef Winslow 2. Doncic 3. Tigerhon
3rd of 10	4/10/25	Santa Anita	1609m	Allowance Op	4	Kyle Frey	56.5kg	FM		-	1.3L	1-1-1	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Cuban Confusion 2. Kansas Cat 3. Charge For Gold
5th of 10	15/8/25	Del Mar	1609m	3U	3	Kyle Frey	55kg	FIRM		-	3L	-	$26	-	$0	-	1. Nesso's Lastharrah 2. City Exile 3. Twirling Point
7th of 8	25/7/25	Del Mar	1006m	3U	3	Abel Cedillo	54.5kg	FAST		-	3.15L	-	$26	-	$0	-	1. Book Smart 2. Yellow Card 3. Patron D'oro

Dakota Country (4) 3581199291
Trainer: Steve M. Sherman()
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 26% / 46%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Mucho Macho Man

Dam: Dakota Kid

Dam's Sire: Lemon Drop Kid

Stats

Career

15: 4-2-1

Track

6: 3-1-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

13: 4-2-1

Good

3: 0-1-1

Firm

12: 4-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Was eating up the ground late to win last start at the track but matched against tougher rivals. Jockey Kyle Frey riding for trainer Steve M Sherman command respect. Can feature today.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	1/5/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Opti	4	Kyle Frey	56kg	FM		-	0.8L	9-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dakota Country 2. Doncic 3. The Old Nine (ire)
9th of 9	7/3/26	Santa Anita	1609m	Starter Allo	5	Tiago Josue Pereira	55.5kg	FM		-	6.6L	4-5-5	$14	-	$0	-	1. Phosphorescence 2. Vantastic 3. Jimmy Blue Jeans
2nd of 12	21/2/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Claiming 107	5	Kyle Frey	55.5kg	GD		-	0.1L	9-9	$20	-	$0	-	1. Doncic 2. Dakota Country 3. Code Duello
9th of 9	10/1/26	Santa Anita	1609m	Claiming 100	9	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	FM		-	7.1L	6-5-7	$12	-	$0	-	1. Jimmy Blue Jeans 2. Russells Hustle 3. Castle Leoch
9th of 11	29/11/25	Del Mar	1609m	3U	12	William Antongeorgi Iii	56kg	FIRM		-	6.85L	-	$18	-	$0	-	1. Uncle Happy 2. Hotrocket 3. Final Edition
1st of 7	24/10/25	Santa Anita	1609m	Claiming 97	1	Antonio Fresu	56.5kg	FM		-	0.3L	3-3-3	$1.75	-	$0	-	1. Dakota Country 2. Hawker 3. Smooth Salute

Double Jab (5) 54241X0341
Trainer: Andy Mathis()
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 56%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Vronsky

Dam: Lost Prophet

Dam's Sire: Yes It's True

Stats

Career

16: 3-4-2

Track

9: 2-0-1

1st Up

5: 1-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

14: 3-3-1

Dirt

2: 0-1-1

Firm

16: 3-4-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 2-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Comments

Led all the way to win by a margin of 3/4L last start here but facing stiffer opposition. Jockey Armando Ayuso and trainer Andy Mathis deserve respect as a team. Represents significant value.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	22/5/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Allo	7	Armando Ayuso	57kg	FM		-	0.8L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Double Jab 2. Burning Rubber 3. Money Makes Money
4th of 7	3/5/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Allo	1	Kent J Desormeaux	57kg	FM		-	2.3L	4-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Incanto (ire) 2. Sunset Grazen 3. Kimmer
3rd of 11	14/3/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Allowance Op	9	Kent J Desormeaux	56kg	FM		-	1.8L	3-3	$15	-	$0	-	1. Bro Bro 2. Its A Cinch 3. Double Jab
12th of 12	21/2/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Allowance Op	3	Diego A Herrera	56kg	FM		-	15.1L	6-6	$26	-	$0	-	1. Yacowlef 2. Anmer Hall 3. Lyle The Crocodile
1st of 7	8/3/25	Santa Anita	1207m	4U	10	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	FIRM		-	1.75L	1-1	$2.30	-	$0	-	1. Double Jab 2. Uncle Chilly 3. Chromeflash
4th of 11	4/1/25	Santa Anita	1207m	Allowance Op	1	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	FM		-	1.5L	2-2	$3.20	-	$0	-	1. Afternoon Nap 2. Chromeflash 3. Jetovator

Doncic (6) 2225914212
Trainer: Jeff Mullins()
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 54%

8 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: Cairo Prince

Dam: Brush Up

Dam's Sire: Broken Vow

Stats

Career

31: 7-9-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

26: 5-9-1

1st Up

5: 2-2-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

Turf

20: 5-8-1

Good

5: 1-1-0

Dirt

7: 2-1-0

Firm

26: 6-8-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 2-4-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Comments

Picked up late ground when 2nd last start at the track but challenged by more formidable competitors. Good to see Juan J Hernandez is jumping on. Has good closing speed. Will run close.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	1/5/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Opti	5	Hector Isaac Berrios	56kg	FM		-	0.8L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dakota Country 2. Doncic 3. The Old Nine (ire)
1st of 12	21/2/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Claiming 107	3	Juan J Hernandez	55.5kg	GD		-	0.1L	7-6	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Doncic 2. Dakota Country 3. Code Duello
2nd of 7	15/1/26	Santa Anita	1308m	Claiming 107	5	Juan J Hernandez	55.5kg	FM		-	1.3L	6-5	$4.80	-	$0	-	1. Beef Winslow 2. Doncic 3. Tigerhon
4th of 8	26/10/25	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Opti	5	Juan J Hernandez	56kg	FT		-	4.1L	8-8	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Four O Six Creed 2. Jerry's Spirit 3. Baladi
1st of 7	3/10/25	Santa Anita	1207m	Claiming 105	3	Juan J Hernandez	55.5kg	FM		-	1L	5-6	$3.90	-	$0	-	1. Doncic 2. Proof He Rides 3. Daniel's Magic
9th of 10	15/8/25	Del Mar	1609m	3U	1	Abel Lezcano	55kg	FIRM		-	4.4L	-	$16	-	$0	-	1. Nesso's Lastharrah 2. City Exile 3. Twirling Point

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked