Santa Anita Park Race 5

Mdn Special Weight

Stake: -

CORTINA D'AMPREZZO (8) First up after 9 weeks and tidy effort when 3rd first up last preparation here. Has plenty of early speed. Good career start. Rates well in this race. ASTRONOMICALLY (5) First up after a break. Finished 2nd last time at Dundalk and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should muster plenty of early speed. Dropping weight. Appears well in this. OU LA LA (6) Gave away some ground when 6th last time here. Has the ability to turn things around. Has shown early pace in races to date. Worth strong consideration. FIRE BAN (7) Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd last time at the track. Putting up notable efforts since returning from a spell. Key player.

Distance: 1609m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: 3-5yo, 35, MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT, MSW, TB

Grey Matter (1) 8X7X
Trainer: Richard Baltas()
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Grey Filly

Sire: Classic Empire

Dam: Noble Grey

Dam's Sire: Forestry

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Firm

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

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Comments

First up after a break of 34 weeks. Jumped at $18.00 and looked outclassed when 7th last start at this track but drawn beautifully. Facing a rise in trip. Hard to warm to.

Expected Settling Position:

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 12	13/10/25	Santa Anita	1207m	MDN Special	9	Tiago Josue Pereira	55.5kg	FM		-	3.6L	2-2	$15	-	$0	-	1. Helga Brandt 2. Surf Song 3. My Perfect Wave
8th of 12	15/5/25	Churchill Downs	1006m	MDN Special	8	Luis Saez	53.5kg	FM		-	7.5L	11-11	$15	-	$0	-	1. Something Stronger 2. She Wants War 3. Lucy Mcgee

Place

Date

Track

Distance

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Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

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Prize Won

Result

7th of 12

13/10/25

Santa Anita

1207m

MDN Special

Tiago Josue Pereira

55.5kg

3.6L

2-2

$15

1. Helga Brandt

2. Surf Song

3. My Perfect Wave

8th of 12

15/5/25

Churchill Downs

1006m

MDN Special

Luis Saez

53.5kg

7.5L

11-11

$15

1. Something Stronger

2. She Wants War

3. Lucy Mcgee

Jet Black Jewel (2) 2X4
Trainer: Robert B. Hess, Jr.()
Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo BBR Filly

Sire: King Of Change

Dam: Eyes To Heaven

Dam's Sire: Gutaifan

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

2: 0-1-0

Good

1: 0-1-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m

Comments

Started $14.00 and came in 4th last time here but gets a favourable gate. Should get going late. Looking elsewhere.

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
4th of 7	24/4/26	Santa Anita	1308m	MDN Special	2	Kent J Desormeaux	57kg	FM		-	4.8L	4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Subatomic Law 2. Somerset West 3. Tiz Alluring
2nd of 17	16/5/25	Leopardstown	1609m	3Y MDN	6	William James Lee	58.5kg	GOOD		-	0.5L	-	$7.00	-	$17,439	-	1. Banner Beauty 2. Jet Black Jewel 3. Senna's Girl

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

4th of 7

24/4/26

Santa Anita

1308m

MDN Special

Kent J Desormeaux

57kg

4.8L

4-3

$0.00

1. Subatomic Law

2. Somerset West

3. Tiz Alluring

2nd of 17

16/5/25

Leopardstown

1609m

3Y MDN

William James Lee

58.5kg

GOOD

0.5L

$7.00

$17,439

1. Banner Beauty

2. Jet Black Jewel

3. Senna's Girl

Golden Hope (3) 3X5
Trainer: Vladimir Cerin()
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: Nyquist

Dam: Future Show

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

Turf

2: 0-0-1

Firm

2: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

At $18.00 peaked in the run home when 5th last start at Gulfstream Park. First start for a new trainer. Not interested today.

Expected Settling Position:

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
5th of 12	25/4/26	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN Special	6	Rajiv Maragh	55.5kg	FM		-	4.8L	2-2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Integrity 2. Pan 3. Aporia
3rd of 11	31/1/26	Gulfstream Park	1710m	MDN Optional	1	Junior Alvarado	55.5kg	FM		-	2.5L	10-11-11	$13	-	$0	-	1. Mis Brunellas 2. Role Play 3. Golden Hope

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

5th of 12

25/4/26

Gulfstream Park

1609m

MDN Special

Rajiv Maragh

55.5kg

4.8L

2-2-2

$0.00

1. Integrity

2. Pan

3. Aporia

3rd of 11

31/1/26

Gulfstream Park

1710m

MDN Optional

Junior Alvarado

55.5kg

2.5L

10-11-11

$13

1. Mis Brunellas

2. Role Play

3. Golden Hope

Medina Del Campo (4)
Trainer: Michael W. Mccarthy()
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Wootton Bassett

Dam: Signora Cabello

Dam's Sire: Camacho

Stats

Career

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Comments

3yo debutant sired by Wootton Bassett for Michael W Mccarthy. Betting is the best guide.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Astronomically (5) 42222X
Trainer: Patrick Gallagher()
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 80%

Starting Price Profile

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: No Nay Never

Dam: Asteya

Dam's Sire: Tiger Hill

Stats

Career

5: 0-4-0

Distance

2: 0-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

5: 0-4-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1609m

Comments

Fresh after a break. Honest race when 2nd last time at Dundalk and solid career start. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.

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
2nd of 14	20/2/26	Dundalk	1609m	3Y FILLIES M	6	Paddy Harnett	58.5kg	GOOD		-	1.5L	-	$2.62	-	$16,350	-	1. Lady In Gold 2. Astronomically 3. Vishaya
2nd of 13	23/1/26	Dundalk	1408m	Div 2	12	Gavin Ryan	58.5kg	GOOD		-	0.5L	-	$2.38	-	$16,350	-	1. Flanker Jet 2. Astronomically 3. Son Of Beauty
2nd of 14	9/1/26	Dundalk	1609m	3Y MDN	6	Paddy Harnett	58.5kg	GOOD		-	0.3L	-	$2.38	-	$13,080	-	1. Blanc De Blanc 2. Astronomically 3. Eclat
2nd of 12	7/11/25	Dundalk	1408m	2yo	5	Paddy Harnett	58kg	GOOD		-	0.5L	-	$4.33	-	$19,621	-	1. Prevalence 2. Astronomically 3. Liberation Date
4th of 14	29/10/25	Dundalk	1408m	2Y F MDN	3	Christopher D Hayes	58kg	GOOD		-	1.8L	-	$17	-	$16,350	-	1. Anushka 2. What About Us 3. Guardian Of Realm

Ou La La (6) 26
Trainer: Richard E. Mandella()
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo BBR Filly

Sire: Blue Point

Dam: Birdwatcher

Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-1-0

Firm

2: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Comments

At $5.50 faded to finish 6th last time here. Has the ability to turn things around. Should be going forward early. Can feature today.

Expected Settling Position:

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
6th of 7	24/4/26	Santa Anita	1308m	MDN Special	3	Emisael Jaramillo	57kg	FM		-	6.1L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Subatomic Law 2. Somerset West 3. Tiz Alluring
2nd of 6	20/3/26	Santa Anita	1207m	MDN Special	6	Emisael Jaramillo	57kg	FM		-	4.3L	5-5	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. Rethink 2. Ou La La 3. Prestige Fungson

Place

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Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

6th of 7

24/4/26

Santa Anita

1308m

MDN Special

Emisael Jaramillo

57kg

6.1L

2-2

$0.00

1. Subatomic Law

2. Somerset West

3. Tiz Alluring

2nd of 6

20/3/26

Santa Anita

1207m

MDN Special

Emisael Jaramillo

57kg

4.3L

5-5

$4.00

1. Rethink

2. Ou La La

3. Prestige Fungson

Fire Ban (7) 656522X342
Trainer: Brian J. Koriner()
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Preservationist

Dam: Burn Permit

Dam's Sire: Grand Slam

Stats

Career

10: 0-4-1

Distance

5: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-1

Track

7: 0-4-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

6: 0-2-1

Dirt

4: 0-2-0

Firm

10: 0-4-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1811m

Comments

Was amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last time at the track. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. Worth a lot of thought in this race.

Expected Settling Position:

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 5	10/5/26	Santa Anita	1811m	MDN Special	2	Joel Rosario	57kg	FM		-	1.5L	3-4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Victorious Dream (ire) 2. Fire Ban 3. Wolf Hill
4th of 6	29/3/26	Santa Anita	1408m	MDN Special	5	Antonio Fresu	57kg	FT		-	1.5L	3-3	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Feisty Red Head 2. Saucier 3. Bad Manners
3rd of 7	1/3/26	Santa Anita	1609m	MDN Claiming	4	Antonio Fresu	57kg	FM		-	0.4L	2-2-2	$3.80	-	$0	-	1. Angelica Bay 2. Justivar 3. Fire Ban
2nd of 5	9/2/25	Santa Anita	1308m	MDN Claiming	5	Frank T Alvarado	56kg	FT		-	1.3L	4-3	$2.50	-	$0	-	1. Running Super 2. Fire Ban 3. Bolt On The Rocks
2nd of 9	5/1/25	Santa Anita	1609m	MDN Claiming	6	Kazushi Kimura	56kg	FM		-	1.5L	8-8-8	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Last Elizabethan 2. Fire Ban 3. Holly Goquickly
5th of 12	16/11/24	Del Mar	1609m	MDN Claiming	8	Tyler Baze	55.5kg	FM		-	2.5L	8-8-8	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Step It Out 2. Rich Of Joy 3. Dangerous Affair

Cortina D'Amprezzo (8) 32X3X35
Trainer: Philip D'Amato()
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 80%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Lucky Vega

Dam: Reflect Alexander

Dam's Sire: Kodiac

Stats

Career

5: 0-1-3

Distance

2: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-3

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

4: 0-1-2

Good

3: 0-1-2

Firm

2: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m - 1609m

Comments

First up after 9 weeks and ran 3rd first up last preparation at this track. Shows good early pace. Promising career start. Well respected contender.

Expected Settling Position:

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
5th of 11	4/4/26	Santa Anita	1308m	03	1	Hector Isaac Berrios	55.5kg	FIRM		-	3.35L	5-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Peppermint Dash 2. Somerset West 3. Silkie Sevei
3rd of 11	21/2/26	Santa Anita	1609m	MDN Special	5	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	FM		-	2.1L	3-4-4	$3.70	-	$0	-	1. Essential Lady 2. Darya 3. Cortina D'amprezzo
3rd of 10	5/9/25	Del Mar	1609m	02	4	Umberto Rispoli	55.5kg	FAST		-	0.85L	-	$4.20	-	$0	-	1. Brave Deb 2. Yurak 3. Cortina D'amprezzo
2nd of 15	13/6/25	Fairyhouse	1207m	2Y MDN	17	J A Heffernan	56.5kg	GOOD		-	0.3L	-	$2.75	-	$21,800	-	1. Arugam Bay 2. Cortina D'amprezzo 3. Unbreakable Duke
3rd of 21	23/5/25	Curragh	1207m	2Y MDN	20	Robbie Colgan	56.5kg	GOOD		-	6.75L	-	$17	-	$27,250	-	1. Ipanema Queen 2. Later Than Planned 3. Cortina D'amprezzo

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