Santa Anita Park Race 8

Malibu S. Stakes

Prize Money: $462,250

PILOT COMMANDER (2) Resuming. Finished well when winning last start at the track and can find a nice position from the draw. Shows good early pace. Juan J Hernandez is a crucial engagement. One of the major hopes. SENIOR OFFICER (4) Managed to run into 2nd last time at Churchill Downs. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Added confidence with Flavien Prat doing the steering. Worth consideration. WINTERFELL (3) Picked up nicely to win last start at Laurel Park. Keeping a perfect win record the last 3 runs. Jockey John R Velazquez and trainer Bob Baffert link up well. Betting is the best guide and has each way claims. IMAGINATION (5) First run back from a break. Close to a win last run at the track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Dropping in distance. Market may be ultimate guide.

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

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Pilot Commander (1) 12x21x
Trainer: Bob Baffert (@California Usa)
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $186,239
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

Jockey / Horse Combo

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: JUSTIFY (USA)

Dam: REBUKE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Carson City

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 2-2-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

2: 1-1-0

Season

3: 1-2-0

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Metro

4: 2-2-0

Dirt

4: 2-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

4: 2-2-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 2-1-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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 - 1308m

Comments

Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign won by 2.75 len this track October 5 over 1207m defeating Captivating Boy with 54kg at $1.90. Previously first up; second of 12 at Del Mar September 7 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Red Flag carrying 54kg at $2.20.

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
1st of 8	5/10/24	Santa Anita Park	1207m	ALLOW OCLM 3	7	J J Hernandez	54kg	Fast	1:09.43	62.6 km/h	2.8L	2-1	$1.90f	28	$79,480	-	1. Pilot Commander 2. Captivating Boy 3. Red Pill
2nd of 12	7/9/24	Del Mar	1308m	ALLOW OCLM 3	8	J J Hernandez	54kg	Fast	1:15.63	62.3 km/h	0.8L	3-1	$2.20f	245	$111,765	-	1. Red Flag 2. Pilot Commander 3. All That Glory
245 Day Spell
2nd of 6	6/1/24	Santa Anita Park	1408m	G2 OPEN 3	4	Flavien Prat	54.5kg	Fast	1:23.01	61.1 km/h	2.8L	1-2	$3.90	56	$293,255	-	1. Muth 2. Pilot Commander 3. Slider
56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 6	11/11/23	Del Mar	1207m	MDN 2	2	J J Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	1:09.82	62.2 km/h	2.3L	1-1	$2.30f	-	$95,912	-	1. Pilot Commander 2. Imagination 3. E J Won The Cup

Winterfell (2) 53244111
Trainer: Bob Baffert (@California Usa)
Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $220,085
Win / Place: 37% / 62%

Picket Fence

3 yo Grey/Roan Colt

Sire: ARROGATE (USA)

Dam: FOREST FASHION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Forest Wildcat

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 3-1-1

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Track

4: 0-1-1

Season

8: 3-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

8: 3-1-1

Dirt

8: 3-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

8: 3-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

1408m - 1710m

Comments

Racing well. Last start won by 2 len at Laurel LR November 30 over 1408m defeating Celtic Contender carrying 53.5kg at $7.10. The start before that came from midfield and won by 4 len at Laurel October 18 over 1710m defeating Collection Day with 54.5kg at $2.80. Well placed.

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 9	30/11/24	Laurel Park	1408m	LR OPEN 3	5	Jevian Toledo	53.5kg	Fast	1:22.61	61.4 km/h	2.0L	8-5	$7.10	43	$152,207	-	1. Winterfell 2. Celtic Contender 3. Speedyness
43 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 6	18/10/24	Laurel Park	1710m	ALLOW 3U	1	Jevian Toledo	54.5kg	Fast	1:44.42	59.0 km/h	3.8L	3-1	$2.80	37	$71,871	-	1. Winterfell 2. Collection Day 3. Cap Com
37 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 6	11/9/24	Parx	1673m	MDN 3U	3	Jevian Toledo	55.5kg	Fast	1:44.17	57.8 km/h	8.0L	2-1	$1.60f	48	$73,529	-	1. Winterfell 2. Sunday Spirit 3. We Live This Game
48 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	25/7/24	Del Mar	1609m	MDN 3U	6	Kazushi Kimura	54.5kg	Fast	1:36.92	59.8 km/h	8.1L	7-4	$6.80	40	$112,782	-	1. Indispensable 2. Abitmischievous 3. Canada Gate
40 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	15/6/24	Santa Anita Park	1710m	MDN 35	7	Joseph Talamo	53.5kg	Fast	1:43.15	59.7 km/h	18.8L	3-4	$3.80	28	$81,571	-	1. Pony Express 2. Canada Gate 3. Indispensable
2nd of 9	18/5/24	Santa Anita Park	1609m	MDN 35	7	J J Hernandez	53.5kg	Fast	1:37.41	59.5 km/h	7.0L	5-4	$3.30	42	$82,569	-	1. Mc Vay 2. Winterfell 3. Wise Counsel
42 Day Freshen-Up

Imagination (3) 2121277x32
Trainer: Bob Baffert (@California Usa)
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $664,749
Win / Place: 20% / 80%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: INTO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: MAGICAL FEELING (USA)

Dam's Sire: Empire Maker

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 2-5-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

5: 2-3-0

Season

8: 2-3-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

10: 2-5-1

Dirt

10: 2-5-1

Anti-Clockwise

10: 2-5-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 61 day letup. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Del Mar in LR on September 1 over 1609m, 3 len behind Muth carrying 56kg at $8.80. Second run from a spell gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track on October 26 over 1710m, nose behind Tarantino carrying 54kg at $3.

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 6	26/10/24	Santa Anita Park	1710m	ALLOW OCLM 3	6	Martin Garcia	54kg	Fast	1:43.27	59.6 km/h	0.1L	1-1	$3.00	55	$82,370	-	1. Tarantino 2. Imagination 3. Ultra Power
55 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	1/9/24	Del Mar	1609m	LR OPEN 3	6	Kazushi Kimura	56kg	Fast	1:35.64	60.6 km/h	3.3L	2-2	$8.80	85	$183,824	-	1. Muth 2. Indispensable 3. Imagination
85 Day Spell
7th of 11	8/6/24	Saratoga	1408m	G1 OPEN 3	3	Lanfranco Dettori	56kg	Fast	1:21.30	62.3 km/h	11.3L	5-6	$10	21	$755,287	-	1. Book'em Danno 2. Prince Of Monaco 3. Nutella Fella
7th of 8	18/5/24	Pimlico	1911m	G1 OPEN 3	8	Lanfranco Dettori	57kg	M	1:56.82	58.9 km/h	15.6L	5-5	$5.20	42	$3,058,104	-	1. Seize The Grey 2. Mystik Dan 3. Catching Freedom
42 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	6/4/24	Santa Anita Park	1811m	G1 OPEN 3	4	Lanfranco Dettori	56kg	Fast	1:49.98	59.3 km/h	0.3L	3-2	$2.00f	34	$1,152,074	-	1. Stronghold 2. Imagination 3. E J Won The Cup
34 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 4	3/3/24	Santa Anita Park	1710m	G2 OPEN 3	4	Lanfranco Dettori	54.5kg	Fast	1:44.55	58.9 km/h	0.1L	2-1	$1.90f	21	$461,538	-	1. Imagination 2. Wine Me Up 3. Mc Vay

Mystik Dan (4) 215513128x
Trainer: Kenneth G McPeek (USA)
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $6,361,936
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: GOLDENCENTS (USA)

Dam: MA'AM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Colonel John

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 3-2-1

Season

6: 2-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

9: 3-2-1

Dirt

9: 3-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

9: 3-2-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 3-2-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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%

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Saratoga in the G1 The Belmont Stakes June 8 over 2012m, 15 len behind Dornoch carrying 57kg at $7.40. On debut second of 11 at Keeneland October 22 2023 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Agoo carrying 54kg at $13.83.

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
8th of 10	8/6/24	Saratoga	2012m	G1 OPEN 3	3	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	57kg	Fast	2:01.64	59.5 km/h	15.8L	5-7	$7.40	21	$3,021,148	-	1. Dornoch 2. Mindframe 3. Sierra Leone
2nd of 8	18/5/24	Pimlico	1911m	G1 OPEN 3	4	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	57kg	M	1:56.82	58.9 km/h	2.3L	1-2	$3.40f	14	$3,058,104	-	1. Seize The Grey 2. Mystik Dan 3. Catching Freedom
1st of 20	4/5/24	Churchill Downs	2012m	G1 OPEN 3	3	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	57kg	Fast	2:03.34	58.7 km/h	0.1L	8-1	$20	35	$7,645,260	-	1. Mystik Dan 2. Sierra Leone 3. Forever Young
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 10	30/3/24	Oaklawn Park	1811m	G1 OPEN 3	9	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	56kg	Fast	1:49.54	59.5 km/h	6.3L	4-4	$5.00	56	$2,307,692	-	1. Muth 2. Just Steel 3. Mystik Dan
56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 11	3/2/24	Oaklawn Park	1710m	G3 OPEN 3	9	Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr	53.5kg	M	1:43.67	59.4 km/h	8.0L	3-1	$12	33	$1,213,961	-	1. Mystik Dan 2. Just Steel 3. Liberal Arts
33 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 9	1/1/24	Oaklawn Park	1710m	LR OPEN 3	4	J R Leparoux	53kg	Fast	1:44.59	58.9 km/h	3.3L	1-2	$8.90	37	$439,883	-	1. Catching Freedom 2. Just Steel 3. Informed Patriot
37 Day Freshen-Up

Stronghold (5) 2x117x2x2x
Trainer: Philip D'amato ()
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $1,622,385
Win / Place: 33% / 88%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: GHOSTZAPPER (USA)

Dam: SPECTATOR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Jimmy Creed

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 3-5-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

5: 2-2-0

1st Up

4: 1-3-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

8: 2-5-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

9: 3-5-0

Anti-Clockwise

9: 3-5-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 2-4-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

1710m - 1811m

Comments

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 11 at Parx in the G1 Pennsylvania Derby on September 21 over 1811m, 4 len behind Seize The Grey carrying 57kg at $6.20. First up last campaign 2nd of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis in the G3 Indiana Derby on July 6 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Dragoon Guard with 56kg at $2.20.

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 11	21/9/24	Parx	1811m	G1 OPEN 3	11	Antonio Fresu	57kg	Fast	1:51.89	58.3 km/h	3.8L	7-2	$6.20	77	$1,470,588	-	1. Seize The Grey 2. Stronghold 3. Dragoon Guard
77 Day Spell
2nd of 7	6/7/24	Indiana Downs	1710m	G3 OPEN 3	2	Antonio Fresu	56kg	Fast	1:42.26	60.2 km/h	2.5L	1-3	$2.20f	63	$451,128	-	1. Dragoon Guard 2. Stronghold 3. Informed Patriot
63 Day Spell
7th of 20	4/5/24	Churchill Downs	2012m	G1 OPEN 3	17	Antonio Fresu	57kg	Fast	2:03.34	58.7 km/h	12.9L	5-6	$37	28	$7,645,260	-	1. Mystik Dan 2. Sierra Leone 3. Forever Young
1st of 8	6/4/24	Santa Anita Park	1811m	G1 OPEN 3	3	Antonio Fresu	56kg	Fast	1:49.98	59.3 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$3.20	48	$1,152,074	-	1. Stronghold 2. Imagination 3. E J Won The Cup
48 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	18/2/24	Sunland	1710m	G3 OPEN 3	5	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	Fast	1:42.64	60.0 km/h	2.5L	2-1	$2.20f	64	$606,980	-	1. Stronghold 2. Alotaluck 3. Lucky Jeremy
64 Day Spell
2nd of 5	16/12/23	Los Alamitos	1710m	G2 OPEN 2	2	Antonio Fresu	54.5kg	Fast	1:43.53	59.5 km/h	0.5L	3-1	$5.10	27	$301,659	-	1. Wynstock 2. Stronghold 3. Coach Prime

Raging Torrent (6) x6x32111x7
Trainer: Doug F O'Neill ()
Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $742,750
Win / Place: 36% / 63%

Distance Specialist

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MAXIMUS MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: VIOLENT WAVE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Violence

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 4-1-2

Distance

4: 3-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

6: 3-1-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

11: 4-1-2

Turf

2: 0-1-1

Dirt

9: 4-0-1

Fast

2: 0-1-1

Firm

2: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

11: 4-1-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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 - 1408m

Comments

Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after two months 7th of 11 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders' Cup Sprint on November 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Straight No Chaser with 56kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on April 7 over 1308m, 1.0 len behind King Of Gosford carrying 54.5kg at $11.60.

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
7th of 11	2/11/24	Del Mar	1207m	G1 OPEN 3U	1	Antonio Fresu	56kg	Fast	1:08.62	63.3 km/h	6.4L	6-7	$14	70	$3,044,140	-	1. Straight No Chaser 2. Bentornato 3. Mullikin
70 Day Spell
1st of 8	24/8/24	Del Mar	1408m	G2 OPEN 3U	4	Antonio Fresu	53.5kg	Fast	1:21.17	62.4 km/h	0.3L	2-2	$5.40	55	$384,025	-	1. Raging Torrent 2. The Chosen Vron 3. Big City Lights
55 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 5	30/6/24	Churchill Downs	1408m	LR OPEN 3	5	Antonio Fresu	53.5kg	Good	1:22.04	61.8 km/h	2.3L	3-1	$2.08f	57	$264,350	-	1. Raging Torrent 2. Otto The Conqueror 3. World Record
57 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 9	4/5/24	Churchill Downs	1408m	ALLOW OCLM 3	3	Antonio Fresu	53.5kg	Fast	1:21.13	62.5 km/h	8.3L	1-1	$9.66	27	$194,190	-	1. Raging Torrent 2. Discreet Mischief 3. Jefferson Street
2nd of 6	7/4/24	Santa Anita Park	1308m	LR OPEN 3	3	Kazushi Kimura	54.5kg	FM	1:11.98	65.4 km/h	1.0L	2-6	$12	28	$153,610	-	1. King Of Gosford 2. Raging Torrent 3. Miracle Mark
3rd of 7	10/3/24	Santa Anita Park	1207m	ALLOW OCLM 3	4	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	FM	1:08.66	63.3 km/h	2.3L	3-2	$4.70	86	$103,077	-	1. King Of Gosford 2. Final Boss 3. Raging Torrent
86 Day Spell

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