Santa Anita Park Race 8

Affirmed S. Stakes

Stake: -

DECISIVE WIN (4) Went to the front and never looked back to win by 5 1/2L last start at this venue. Should muster plenty of early speed. Can win this. MO KOKO (2) Ran 4th last time at this venue. Happy to overlook that run and going over extra ground. Drawn nicely. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Can go on with it. CONSTITUTION ANDI (5) Zipped home into 3rd last start around here and showing consistent performance in races. Can go through the gears. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. Will be there at the finish. SECURED FREEDOM (3) Ran on into 4th last run at Churchill Downs and facing less formidable opponents. Joel Rosario and Tim Yakteen enjoy a high success rate together. Expected to be flashing home. Not out of this.

Distance: 1709m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 03, STAKES, STK, TB

One More Freud (1) 11X7
Trainer: Robert B. Hess, Jr.()
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 66% / 66%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Tonalist

Dam: Freudian Finish

Dam's Sire: Haynesfield

Stats

Career

3: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

3: 2-0-0

Firm

3: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Comments

Came in 7th last time at Churchill Downs but will find this grade more suitable. Putting a tidy record together. Can save some energy from the gate. This field likely to be too good.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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 11	2/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Stakes 99	10	Juan J Hernandez	53.5kg	FT		-	12.5L	11-11-10	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Crude Velocity 2. Englishman 3. Stop The Car
1st of 5	30/8/25	Monmouth Park	1609m	02	3	Samy Camacho	52.5kg	FIRM		-	0.25L	3-2-1	$1.60	-	$0	-	1. One More Freud 2. Just Asap 3. Channel The Music
1st of 5	1/8/25	Saratoga	1207m	MDN Claiming	1	Jose L Ortiz	55.5kg	FT		-	14.5L	3-2	$1.90	-	$0	-	1. One More Freud 2. Whatarewedoing 3. Caitlins Threes

Mo Koko (2) 14
Trainer: Librado Barocio()
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Mo Town

Dam: Farayya

Dam's Sire: Hard Spun

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 1-0-0

Firm

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

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

Comments

Was $6.00 and ran 4th last time at this venue. Happy to overlook that run and rising in distance. Has a good draw. Up against a more competitive field. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.

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
4th of 7	10/5/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Allowance Op	1	Juan J Hernandez	54kg	FT		-	3L	3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Last Straw 2. Comedy Town 3. Private Gem
1st of 7	4/4/26	Santa Anita	1207m	03	5	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	FIRM		-	0.05L	4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mo Koko 2. Raikkonen 3. Winston Ave

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

4th of 7

10/5/26

Santa Anita

1207m

Allowance Op

Juan J Hernandez

54kg

3-4

$0.00

1. The Last Straw

2. Comedy Town

3. Private Gem

1st of 7

4/4/26

Santa Anita

1207m

Armando Ayuso

55.5kg

FIRM

0.05L

4-3

$0.00

1. Mo Koko

2. Raikkonen

3. Winston Ave

Secured Freedom (3) 41344
Trainer: Tim Yakteen()
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 40%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Practical Joke

Dam: Securely

Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

Stats

Career

5: 1-0-1

Track

3: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-0-1

Firm

4: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

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

1308m - 1710m

Comments

Started $18.00 and moved through the field into 4th last run at Churchill Downs and facing a weaker group of contenders. Nice chance at a very tempting price.

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 11	2/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Stakes 99	4	John R Velazquez	53.5kg	FT		-	7L	6-6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Crude Velocity 2. Englishman 3. Stop The Car
4th of 7	7/3/26	Santa Anita	1710m	Stakes 100	3	Kazushi Kimura	54.5kg	FT		-	3.6L	5-4-4	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Potente 2. Robusta 3. So Happy
3rd of 7	7/2/26	Santa Anita	1609m	Stakes 99	7	Kazushi Kimura	54.5kg	FT		-	4L	7-7-5	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Plutarch 2. Intrepido 3. Secured Freedom
1st of 6	28/12/25	Santa Anita	1308m	MDN Special	3	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	FT		-	4.5L	4-4	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Secured Freedom 2. Captain Shreve 3. Commissioned
4th of 10	22/11/25	Del Mar	1308m	02	9	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	GOOD		-	5.5L	-	$13	-	$0	-	1. So Happy 2. Winston Ave 3. Cactus Charlie

Decisive Win (4) 41
Trainer: Doug F. O'Neill()
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

Dominant Win Last Start

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: Nyquist

Dam: Weekend Away

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

2: 1-0-0

Firm

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-0

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

1308m - 1609m

Comments

Went to the front and never looked back to win by 5 1/2L last start around here. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Has every chance.

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 6	22/5/26	Santa Anita	1609m	MDN Special	5	Antonio Fresu	54.5kg	FT		-	5.5L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Decisive Win 2. Essos 3. Onemoretime
4th of 9	7/3/26	Santa Anita	1308m	MDN Special	3	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	FT		-	7L	1-1	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Crude Velocity 2. Civil Liberty 3. Duke Silver

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 6

22/5/26

Santa Anita

1609m

MDN Special

Antonio Fresu

54.5kg

5.5L

1-1-1

$0.00

1. Decisive Win

2. Essos

3. Onemoretime

4th of 9

7/3/26

Santa Anita

1308m

MDN Special

Antonio Fresu

55.5kg

1-1

$7.00

1. Crude Velocity

2. Civil Liberty

3. Duke Silver

Constitution Andi (5) 533
Trainer: Mike Puype()
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Constitution

Dam: Candavar

Dam's Sire: Candy Ride

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-2

Track

3: 0-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

2: 0-0-2

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Firm

3: 0-0-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-0-2

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 - 1811m

Comments

Improved to place when 3rd last start here and good career start. Should get going late. In fine form since returning from a spell. Will not be far away.

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
3rd of 10	2/5/26	Santa Anita	1609m	MDN Special	4	Victor Espinoza	54kg	FM		-	1.9L	8-8-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Melismatic (ire) 2. Postmodern 3. Constitution Andi
3rd of 7	29/3/26	Santa Anita	1811m	MDN Special	2	Victor Espinoza	55.5kg	FM		-	0.6L	2-2-2	$17	-	$0	-	1. Sharons Pharoah 2. Koekkoek 3. Constitution Andi
5th of 5	31/1/26	Santa Anita	1207m	MDN Special	3	Victor Espinoza	55.5kg	FT		-	12.5L	5-5	$26	-	$0	-	1. Potente 2. Captain Shreve 3. Deep Tracks

Court Of Appeal (6) 716X315
Trainer: Vladimir Cerin()
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 33% / 50%

3 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Constitution

Dam: Charmed Life

Dam's Sire: Super Saver

Stats

Career

6: 2-0-1

Track

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 2-0-1

Firm

5: 2-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 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 - 1609m

Comments

First up and produced an eye catching run when 3rd first up last preparation at the track. Great to see jockey Juan J Hernandez taking the ride. Remote chance at best.

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
5th of 5	2/4/26	Santa Anita	1609m	Allowance Op	2	Armando Ayuso	54.5kg	FM		-	15.5L	5-5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Charlie's Curlin 2. Bust Out 3. Army Man
1st of 4	24/2/26	Turf Paradise	1207m	Allowance Op	2	Manuel Americano	55kg	FT		-	0.1L	4-4	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Court Of Appeal 2. Saint Benji 3. Marking Broadway
3rd of 5	9/1/26	Santa Anita	1207m	Starter Opti	5	Juan J Hernandez	55.5kg	FT		-	8.8L	5-5	$4.20	-	$0	-	1. Marcos Performance 2. Sendit Mo 3. Court Of Appeal
6th of 8	11/10/25	Keeneland	1710m	02	6	Edgar Morales	54.5kg	FAST		-	22L	2-2-5	$29	-	$0	-	1. Rancho Santa Fe 2. Infiltrate 3. Grand Mahogany
1st of 8	17/9/25	Churchill Downs	1710m	MDN Claiming	4	Tyler Gaffalione	54kg	FT		-	2.8L	3-3-2	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. Court Of Appeal 2. Consequential 3. Tingus Pingus
7th of 12	27/8/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1609m	MDN Special	6	Joseph D Ramos	54.5kg	FM		-	7.3L	8-8-7	$13	-	$0	-	1. Gordon Pass 2. Burden Of Dreams 3. Durable

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