Santa Anita Park Race 8

Las Virgenes S. Stakes

Prize Money: $142,653

EXPLORA (2) was far too good first up last start when she scored by 5 lengths over 1408m at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Open to plenty of improvement and is clearly the one they have to beat. SUPER CORREDORA (4) is a progressive three-year-old filly who resumes from a break of three-and-a-half months, her last appearance being a win over 1710m in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies at Del Mar (Dirt). Has scored first-up from a spell before. Has a formidable combination with Hector Isaac Berrios who has been aboard for her last two wins. Should be in the finish. MEANING (1) resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 1308m at Los Alamitos. Likely to take beating. BANK SHOT (3) last appeared five-and-a-half weeks ago when she scored by a nose over 1609m at this track. Not out of the question due to a scarcity of opponents.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: Dirt
Class: HCP

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Meaning (1) 14x
Trainer: M W McCarthy(USA)
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $193,491
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: FIGURE OF SPEECH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Into Mischief

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Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

2: 1-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 1-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m - 1710m

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies October 31 over 1710m, 4 len behind Super Corredora with 55.5kg at $13.30. On debut to post a big 3.5 len win. Los Alamitos September 20 over 1308m defeating Thank You India carrying 55.5kg at $1.30. Expect a forward showing.

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
4th of 9	31/10/25	Del Mar	1710m	G1 OPEN F 2	3	Jose Ortiz	55.5kg	Fast	1:43.71	59.4 km/h	3.9L	5-4	$13	41	$3,044,140	$152,207	1. Super Corredora 2. Explora 3. Percy's Bar
41 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	20/9/25	Los Alamitos	1308m	MDN F 2	4	Umberto Rispoli	55.5kg	Fast	1:15.88	62.1 km/h	3.5L	4-1	$1.30f	-	$68,807	$41,284	1. Meaning 2. Thank You India 3. Debby's Gal

Explora (2) 1212x1
Trainer: Bob Baffert(@California Usa)
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $956,000
Win / Place: 60% / 100%

Unbeaten the Track

Jockey / Horse Combo

Dominant Win Last Start

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Filly

Sire: BLAME (USA)

Dam: COLLECTIONS CHOICE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

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Rating

Stats

Career

5: 3-2-0

Track

2: 2-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

5: 3-2-0

Dirt

5: 3-2-0

Firm

3: 1-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

5: 3-2-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 3-2-0

Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1710m

Comments

Second run back. First-up after two months scored a big 5 len win at this track LR January 10 over 1408m defeating La Wally carrying 56kg at $1.05. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Del Mar in the G1 Del Mar Debutante Stakes on September 6 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Bottle Of Rouge with 54.5kg at $1.60. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.

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 4	10/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1408m	LR OPEN F 3	4	J J Hernandez	56kg	Fast	1:22.05	61.8 km/h	5.3L	3-1	$1.05f	71	$149,477	$89,686	1. Explora 2. La Wally 3. Revera
71 Day Spell
2nd of 9	31/10/25	Del Mar	1710m	G1 OPEN F 2	7	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	Fast	1:43.71	59.4 km/h	0.8L	1-2	$2.50f	27	$3,044,140	$517,504	1. Super Corredora 2. Explora 3. Percy's Bar
1st of 6	4/10/25	Santa Anita Park	1710m	G2 OPEN F 2	6	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	Fast	1:44.13	59.1 km/h	4.3L	2-1	$1.40f	28	$304,414	$182,648	1. Explora 2. La Wally 3. La Ville Lumiere
2nd of 7	6/9/25	Del Mar	1408m	G1 OPEN F 2	1	J J Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	1:23.05	61.0 km/h	1.0L	3-1	$1.60f	20	$458,716	$91,743	1. Bottle Of Rouge 2. Explora 3. La Wally
1st of 5	17/8/25	Del Mar	1106m	MDN F 2	2	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	Fast	1:03.15	63.0 km/h	4.8L	1-1	$1.20f	-	$155,039	$74,419	1. Explora 2. Revera 3. Total Val

Bank Shot (3) 4x321
Trainer: Ryan Hanson()
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $99,502
Win / Place: 25% / 75%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: GAME WINNER (USA)

Dam: PUSKITA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Indian Charlie

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-1-1

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Track

2: 1-0-1

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

4: 1-1-1

Dirt

4: 1-1-1

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

4: 1-1-1

Jockey Stats

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4: 1-1-1

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start won by a nose at this track January 2 over 1609m defeating Wolf Hill with 55.5kg at $9.20. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Del Mar on November 14 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Consequent carrying 55.5kg at $36.50. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.

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	2/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1609m	MDN F 3	7	Adrian Escobedo	55.5kg	Fast	1:36.69	59.9 km/h	0.1L	5-1	$9.20	49	$104,634	$62,780	1. Bank Shot 2. Wolf Hill 3. Getting Closer
49 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 9	14/11/25	Del Mar	1609m	MDN F 2	3	Adrian Escobedo	55.5kg	Fast	1:38.15	59.0 km/h	0.5L	1-1	$37	34	$91,603	$18,321	1. Consequent 2. Bank Shot 3. Fortunate Truth
34 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	11/10/25	Santa Anita Park	1609m	MDN F 2	7	Adrian Escobedo	55.5kg	Fast	1:37.83	59.2 km/h	13.0L	4-3	$31	63	$91,324	$10,959	1. Super Corredora 2. Misstrial 3. Bank Shot
63 Day Spell
4th of 7	9/8/25	Del Mar	1308m	MDN F 2	1	Adrian Escobedo	55.5kg	Fast	1:16.91	61.2 km/h	12.0L	6-7	$34	-	$155,039	$7,442	1. Bottle Of Rouge 2. Super Corredora 3. Bad Manners

Super Corredora (4) 52x11x
Trainer: John W Sadler(USA)
Jockey: Hector Berrios
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $1,665,000
Win / Place: 50% / 75%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: SUPER SIMPLE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Super Saver

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 2-1-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Metro

4: 2-1-0

Dirt

4: 2-1-0

Firm

2: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

4: 2-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 2-1-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Del Mar G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies October 31 over 1710m defeating Explora carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 8 len win. This track October 11 over 1609m defeating Misstrial carrying 55.5kg at $3. 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 9	31/10/25	Del Mar	1710m	G1 OPEN F 2	8	Hector Isaac Berrios	55.5kg	Fast	1:43.71	59.4 km/h	0.8L	2-1	$9.80	20	$3,044,140	$1,582,953	1. Super Corredora 2. Explora 3. Percy's Bar
1st of 7	11/10/25	Santa Anita Park	1609m	MDN F 2	4	Hector Isaac Berrios	55.5kg	Fast	1:37.83	59.2 km/h	8.3L	6-1	$3.00f	63	$91,324	$54,795	1. Super Corredora 2. Misstrial 3. Bank Shot
63 Day Spell
2nd of 7	9/8/25	Del Mar	1308m	MDN F 2	4	Hector Isaac Berrios	55.5kg	Fast	1:16.91	61.2 km/h	6.8L	3-2	$5.60	21	$155,039	$24,806	1. Bottle Of Rouge 2. Super Corredora 3. Bad Manners
5th of 9	19/7/25	Del Mar	1006m	MDN F 2	2	Hector Isaac Berrios	55.5kg	Fast	0:58.25	62.2 km/h	6.8L	6-4	$3.30	-	$152,905	$2,446	1. La Wally 2. Cherry Cider 3. Thank You India

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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