Santa Anita Park Race 6

D. Wayne Lukas S. Stakes

Prize Money: $285,307

SPLENDORA (5) added to her impressive record with a win over 1408m in the G1 Breeders' Cup FM Sprint at Del Mar (Dirt) at her last appearance before a break three-and-a-half months ago. Good fresh performer so she should launch this prep in a positive manner. NO BAD BEATS (6) went forward last start over 1207m in the G3 Las Flores Stakes at this track (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten 1.75 lengths. Taking on a better field but she is up to the task. FORMULA ROSSA (7) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1408m at this track. Genuine galloper with two wins from four starts. Has solid credentials. SIMPLY JOKING (1) has been out of the winners list for a long time, last start finishing third in the G1 La Brea Stakes at this track (Dirt) over 1408m. Easier assignment this time. Solid claims on her best form.

Distance: 1408m
Track: Firm
Weather: Fine
Surface: Dirt
Class: OPEN

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Lemon Muffin (1) 52154x5x6x
Trainer: Patrick Gallagher()
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $833,392
Win / Place: 8.70% / 47%

5 yo Grey/Roan Mare

Sire: COLLECTED (USA)

Dam: PELT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Canadian Frontier

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 2-6-3

Distance

2: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

23: 2-6-3

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

22: 2-6-3

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

23: 2-6-3

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

1609m

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eased back early on 6th of 8 at Del Mar in the G3 Bayakoa Stakes on November 30 over 1609m, 11 len behind Hope Road with 55kg at $28.70. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Saratoga on August 21 over 1609m, 9 len behind Perfect Shot carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Looking to others for the winner.

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
6th of 8	30/11/25	Del Mar	1609m	G3 OPEN FM 3	4	Mike E Smith	55kg	Fast	1:36.38	60.1 km/h	11.3L	8-7	$29	101	$152,672	$763	1. Hope Road 2. Simply Joking 3. Mahina
101 Day Spell
5th of 6	21/8/25	Saratoga	1609m	ALLOW OCLM F	2	Flavien Prat	56.5kg	Fast	1:37.57	59.4 km/h	9.0L	5-5	$4.20	69	$178,295	$7,132	1. Perfect Shot 2. Catherine Wheel 3. Cupid's Heart
69 Day Spell
4th of 8	13/6/25	Churchill Downs	1710m	ALLOW OCLM F	4	Nik Juarez	56kg	SP	1:43.54	59.5 km/h	9.3L	5-4	$5.69	28	$208,398	$10,420	1. Chilled 2. Standoutsensation 3. Little Jamie
5th of 6	16/5/25	Pimlico	1811m	LR OPEN FM 3	4	Nik Juarez	56kg	Fast	1:50.47	59.0 km/h	13.5L	6-5	$15	13	$195,312	$5,859	1. Candied 2. Dazzling Move 3. Regaled
1st of 11	3/5/25	Churchill Downs	1609m	ALLOW OCLM F	8	Nik Juarez	55.5kg	SP	1:37.42	59.5 km/h	2.8L	11-2	$6.02	27	$209,375	$120,188	1. Lemon Muffin 2. Generous Lover 3. Tapit Quick
2nd of 7	6/4/25	Oaklawn Park	1710m	ALLOW FM 4U	5	Rafael Bejarano	53kg	Good	1:43.88	59.3 km/h	4.3L	7-3	$3.50	37	$207,668	$41,534	1. Majestic Oops 2. Lemon Muffin 3. She Makes A Point
37 Day Freshen-Up

Me And Molly Mcgee (2) 2118x
Trainer: Peter Eurton()
Jockey: Hector Berrios
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $261,605
Win / Place: 50% / 75%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: VEKOMA (USA)

Dam: MOLLY MCGEE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Quality Road

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 2-1-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

4: 2-1-0

Dirt

4: 2-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

4: 2-1-0

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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Comments

Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Saratoga in the G1 Test Stakes August 2 over 1408m, 41 len behind Kilwin with 55.5kg at $19.50. On debut second of 12 at Keeneland April 24 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Velvet Devil carrying 54.5kg at $3.51. Needs more time.

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
8th of 8	2/8/25	Saratoga	1408m	G1 OPEN F 3	5	Lanfranco Dettori	55.5kg	Fast	1:23.10	61.0 km/h	41.0L	3-8	$20	41	$775,194	$7,752	1. Kilwin 2. Ragtime 3. Beauty Reigns
41 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	22/6/25	Churchill Downs	1207m	ALLOW FM 3U	7	Rafael Bejarano	54.5kg	Fast	1:08.44	63.5 km/h	2.0L	1-1	$3.86	36	$197,512	$113,972	1. Me And Molly Mcgee 2. Artisma 3. No What Ifs
36 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 9	17/5/25	Churchill Downs	1207m	MDN FM 3U	1	Lanfranco Dettori	53.5kg	Fast	1:08.93	63.0 km/h	5.0L	1-1	$1.84f	23	$187,500	$107,812	1. Me And Molly Mcgee 2. Spun Candy 3. Cliffs
2nd of 12	24/4/25	Keeneland	1207m	MDN F 3	4	Flavien Prat	54.5kg	Fast	1:11.30	60.9 km/h	0.8L	2-2	$3.51f	-	$175,719	$32,069	1. Velvet Devil 2. Me And Molly Mcgee 3. Cyawouldntwanabeya

Irina's Charm (3) 44x14854x1
Trainer: Philip D'amato()
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $176,687
Win / Place: 25% / 25%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: JUSTIFY (USA)

Dam: STRIKE CHARMER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smart Strike

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 2-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

8: 2-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

6: 2-0-0

Fast

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

8: 2-0-0

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

Comments

Second-up. First-up after a year won by 2.75 len at this track January 11 over 1308m defeating Our Moonlight with 55.5kg at $14.60. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Kentucky on September 8 2024 over 1408m, 9 len behind Kehoe Beach carrying 53.5kg at $6.60. Should progress from that first-up run.

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
1st of 7	11/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1308m	ALLOW OCLM F	7	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	Fast	1:15.61	62.3 km/h	2.8L	1-1	$15	359	$104,634	$62,780	1. Irina's Charm 2. Our Moonlight 3. Bolt D'vine
359 Day Spell
4th of 6	17/1/25	Oaklawn Park	1811m	ALLOW FM 4U	6	Martin Garcia	53.5kg	Fast	1:51.17	58.6 km/h	18.5L	4-4	$11	47	$209,677	$10,484	1. Miss Hebrides 2. Standoutsensation 3. Lemon Muffin
47 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	1/12/24	Churchill Downs	1609m	ALLOW FM 3U	3	Martin Garcia	53.5kg	Fast	1:34.18	61.5 km/h	15.0L	1-5	$8.35	42	$193,303	$5,799	1. Grand Job 2. Viable 3. Islander
42 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 12	20/10/24	Keeneland	1609m	ALLOW FM 3U	6	Martin Garcia	53.5kg	FM	1:36.29	60.2 km/h	3.2L	4-10	$15	42	$158,960	$1,987	1. Federalism 2. Candy Bar 3. Leo Toro
42 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 11	8/9/24	Kentucky	1408m	ALLOW FM 3U	5	Martin Garcia	53.5kg	FM	1:20.46	63.0 km/h	9.8L	5-6	$6.60	43	$279,412	$17,206	1. Kehoe Beach 2. Kodiac Wintergreen 3. Candy Bar
43 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 12	27/7/24	Ellis Park	1308m	MDN FM 3U	8	Martin Garcia	54kg	Fast	1:16.93	61.2 km/h	0.1L	7-3	$4.14f	280	$106,767	$62,083	1. Irina's Charm 2. Hey Olivia 3. Lady Chai
280 Day Spell

Splendora (4) 124x22111x
Trainer: Bob Baffert(@California Usa)
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $1,317,560
Win / Place: 50% / 90%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Picket Fence

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown Mare

Sire: AUDIBLE (USA)

Dam: MISS FREEZE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Frost Giant

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 5-4-0

Distance

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

6: 1-4-0

1st Up

3: 1-2-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

10: 5-4-0

Dirt

10: 5-4-0

Firm

2: 2-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

10: 5-4-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 4-2-0

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

1408m - 1609m

Comments

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign post a big 5 len win. Del Mar G1 Breeders' Cup FM Sprint November 1 over 1408m defeating Vahva carrying 56kg at $3.90. First up last campaign second in a small field at this track in the G2 Santa Maria Stakes April 19 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Richi carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.

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
1st of 7	1/11/25	Del Mar	1408m	G1 OPEN FM 3	2	Flavien Prat	56kg	Fast	1:21.79	62.0 km/h	4.8L	5-1	$3.90	61	$1,526,718	$793,893	1. Splendora 2. Vahva 3. Hope Road
61 Day Spell
1st of 6	1/9/25	Del Mar	1609m	LR OPEN FM 3	1	J J Hernandez	55kg	Fast	1:34.55	61.3 km/h	5.5L	1-1	$1.80f	39	$152,905	$91,743	1. Splendora 2. One Magic Philly 3. Nothing Like You
39 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	24/7/25	Del Mar	1207m	ALLOW OCLM F	2	J J Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	1:09.73	62.3 km/h	3.5L	2-1	$1.50f	60	$128,440	$77,064	1. Splendora 2. Ooty 3. Safa
60 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 5	25/5/25	Santa Anita Park	1811m	G2 OPEN FM 3	3	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	Fast	1:48.30	60.2 km/h	5.0L	1-2	$1.80f	36	$312,500	$62,500	1. Seismic Beauty 2. Splendora 3. Princess Of Time
36 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 5	19/4/25	Santa Anita Park	1710m	G2 OPEN FM 4	2	J J Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	1:42.60	60.0 km/h	4.5L	4-2	$2.60	77	$319,489	$63,898	1. Richi 2. Splendora 3. Ultimate Authority
77 Day Spell
4th of 4	1/2/25	Santa Anita Park	1408m	G2 OPEN FM 4	4	Lanfranco Dettori	54.5kg	Fast	1:21.27	62.4 km/h	7.3L	3-4	$7.50	37	$322,581	$19,355	1. Kopion 2. Hope Road 3. Richi
37 Day Freshen-Up

No Bad Beats (5) 224115x52
Trainer: Doug F O'neill()
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $176,832
Win / Place: 25% / 62%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: MIDNIGHT STORM (USA)

Dam: MISS COBBLESTONE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Afleet Alex

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 2-3-0

Track

4: 2-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

8: 2-3-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

7: 2-3-0

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

8: 2-3-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Zia Park in LR on November 25 over 1207m, 5 len behind Lookinforbargains with 54kg at $5.30. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track in the G3 Las Flores Stakes on January 11 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Margarita Girl carrying 54.5kg at $15.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

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
2nd of 6	11/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1207m	G3 OPEN FM 4	5	Emisael Jaramillo	54.5kg	Fast	1:09.19	62.8 km/h	1.8L	2-1	$16	47	$149,477	$29,895	1. Margarita Girl 2. No Bad Beats 3. Ooty
47 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	25/11/25	Zia Park	1207m	LR OPEN FM 3	6	Edwin Maldonado	54kg	Fast	1:10.41	61.7 km/h	4.8L	2-1	$5.30	234	$152,672	$4,489	1. Lookinforbargains 2. Pink Pacific 3. Charlee Mae
234 Day Spell
5th of 5	5/4/25	Santa Anita Park	1710m	G2 OPEN F 3	4	Hector Isaac Berrios	56kg	Fast	1:46.15	58.0 km/h	87.8L	3-5	$16	35	$319,489	$6,390	1. Tenma 2. Silent Law 3. Vodka With A Twist
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 4	1/3/25	Santa Anita Park	1207m	ALLOW OCLM F	2	J J Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	1:10.88	61.3 km/h	1.8L	1-1	$3.10	22	$107,544	$64,526	1. No Bad Beats 2. A Z Wildcat 3. In The Air Tonight
1st of 9	7/2/25	Santa Anita Park	1308m	MDN OCLM F 3	7	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	Fast	1:17.85	60.5 km/h	3.3L	5-1	$1.40f	19	$54,750	$32,850	1. No Bad Beats 2. Maximun Gold 3. Happy Sue
4th of 8	19/1/25	Santa Anita Park	1207m	MDN F 3	7	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	FM	1:09.65	62.4 km/h	4.3L	7-4	$2.40f	56	$96,774	$5,806	1. Hey Lil Lady 2. Sensational Dream 3. Cloudy Women
56 Day Freshen-Up

Formula Rossa (6) 1x12x2
Trainer: Mark Glatt()
Jockey: Mike Smith
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $256,212
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

4 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: VEKOMA (USA)

Dam: FAY NA NA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Majestic Warrior

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 2-2-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

3: 2-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

4: 2-2-0

Dirt

4: 2-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

4: 2-2-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m - 1408m

Comments

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at this track in the G1 La Brea Stakes on December 28 over 1408m, 5 len behind Usha with 54.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Del Mar in the G3 Rancho Bernardo Handicap on August 24 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Sweet Azteca with 53kg at $2.70. Strong winning chance.

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
2nd of 10	28/12/25	Santa Anita Park	1408m	G1 OPEN F 3	9	Mike E Smith	54.5kg	Fast	1:21.68	62.1 km/h	5.3L	9-5	$3.00f	126	$459,418	$91,884	1. Usha 2. Formula Rossa 3. Simply Joking
126 Day Spell
2nd of 4	24/8/25	Del Mar	1308m	G3 OPEN FM 3	3	Antonio Fresu	53kg	Fast	1:15.44	62.4 km/h	3.5L	2-2	$2.70	21	$155,039	$31,008	1. Sweet Azteca 2. Formula Rossa 3. Chismosa
1st of 6	3/8/25	Del Mar	1207m	ALLOW OCLM F	3	Antonio Fresu	53.5kg	Fast	1:09.14	62.8 km/h	6.5L	3-1	$1.20f	163	$125,581	$75,349	1. Formula Rossa 2. Wishtheyallcouldbe 3. Jensco
163 Day Spell
1st of 8	21/2/25	Santa Anita Park	1207m	MDN F 3	6	Mike E Smith	55.5kg	Fast	1:08.73	63.2 km/h	4.0L	4-1	$5.00	-	$96,618	$57,971	1. Formula Rossa 2. Brilliantly 3. Nikolina

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

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