Santa Anita Park Race 8

Maiden Special Weight

Prize Money: $99,857

JOHN METCALFE (8) was well held last time in stakes class, finishing eighth over 1710m at Listed level at Santa Anita (Dirt). J J Hernandez stays on and although yet to win has been in the money on three occasions. Sure to play a big role. FLASH OF LIGHTNING (10) finished third, beaten 1.75 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at Santa Anita (Turf) after he did his best work late. Hard to beat in this suitable race. DESERT HAWK (5) is a three-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent outing over 1609m at Santa Anita (Turf) after he was well back on straightening. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. DR. FILKINS (1) finished 6 lengths from the winner in seventh at his most recent outing over 1207m at Santa Anita (Turf). Should be about the money. Something for the Multiples: SCATALOTADINGDONG (6)

Distance: 1609m
Track: Firm
Weather: OCAST
Surface: Turf
Class: MDN

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Dr. Filkins (1) 347
Trainer: S McCarthy(USA)
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $17,202
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HALLADAY (USA)

Dam: IONA STAR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Star Guitar

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1308m

Gear Changes

blinker off.

Comments

Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Santa Anita on January 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dark Omen carrying 55.5kg at $31.90. The race before that 4th of 9 at Del Mar on November 24 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Uecker carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.

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 9	10/1/26	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1207m	MDN 3	4	Kyle Frey	55.5kg	FM	1:08.66	63.3 km/h	6.3L	2-4	$32	47	$104,634	$747	1. Dark Omen 2. Romantic Ride 3. Bring Om The Bacon
47 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 9	24/11/25	Del Mar	1006m	MDN 2	8	Kyle Frey	55.5kg	Good	0:59.36	61.0 km/h	1.5L	1-2	$5.30	29	$91,603	$5,496	1. Uecker 2. Sirnami 3. Debbies Gettinghot
3rd of 12	26/10/25	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1308m	MDN 2	6	Kyle Frey	55.5kg	FM	1:15.38	62.5 km/h	6.0L	7-5	$55	-	$91,324	$10,959	1. Cal's Goal 2. Almost There 3. Dr Filkins

Almost There (2) 2x2x47
Trainer: Ryan Hanson()
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $54,581
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Grey/Roan Colt

Sire: CONQUEST FARENHEIT (USA)

Dam: ALL STAR HEAT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Heatseeker

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Comments

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Santa Anita on January 10 over 1207m, 4 len behind Dark Omen with 55.5kg at $6.80. Second-up 7th of 9 at Santa Anita in LR on January 17 over 1710m, 23 len behind Start The Ride with 56kg at $55.70. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.

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
7th of 9	17/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1710m	LR OPEN 3	5	Abel Lezcano	56kg	Fast	1:44.55	58.9 km/h	23.3L	5-7	$56	7	$261,584	$5,232	1. Start The Ride 2. Sammy Davis 3. Pavlovian
4th of 9	10/1/26	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1207m	MDN 3	5	Abel Lezcano	55.5kg	FM	1:08.66	63.3 km/h	4.1L	4-5	$6.80	76	$104,634	$6,278	1. Dark Omen 2. Romantic Ride 3. Bring Om The Bacon
76 Day Spell
2nd of 12	26/10/25	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1308m	MDN 2	10	Abel Lezcano	55.5kg	FM	1:15.38	62.5 km/h	4.0L	4-2	$12	79	$91,324	$18,265	1. Cal's Goal 2. Almost There 3. Dr Filkins
79 Day Spell
2nd of 8	8/8/25	Del Mar	1006m	MDN 2	2	Abel Lezcano	55.5kg	FM	0:57.84	62.6 km/h	4.8L	3-2	$25	-	$124,031	$24,806	1. He's A Knockout 2. Almost There 3. Fair Question

Omission (3) 8
Trainer: Gloria Haley()
Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $747
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: OM (USA)

Dam: SIENNA SKY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Sky Mesa

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Was at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at Santa Anita on January 8 over 1207m, 17 len behind My Bodacious Boy carrying 55.5kg at $54.60. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.

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
8th of 10	8/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1207m	MDN 3	8	Cristobal Herrera	55.5kg	Fast	1:11.35	60.9 km/h	17.3L	9-8	$55	-	$104,634	$747	1. My Bodacious Boy 2. Benny And The Jet 3. Red Hot

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8th of 10

8/1/26

Santa Anita Park

1207m

MDN 3

Cristobal Herrera

55.5kg

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1:11.35

60.9 km/h

17.3L

9-8

$55

$104,634

$747

1. My Bodacious Boy

2. Benny And The Jet

3. Red Hot

Robin Olds (4)
Trainer: Philip D'amato()
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Grey/Roan Colt

Sire: MO FORZA (USA)

Dam: ENOLA GRAY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Grazen

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Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

First-starter by Mo Forza out of Enola Gray. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Desert Hawk (5) 025
Trainer: Jose Jr Hernandez()
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $16,637
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: DESERT CODE (USA)

Dam: ASPARAGUS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kitten's Joy

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m - 1609m

Comments

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Santa Anita on January 15 over 1609m, 5 len behind Dark Blue carrying 55.5kg at $18.30. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Los Alamitos on December 5 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Cruise Home with 55.5kg at $35. Can turn things around.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
5th of 9	15/1/26	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1609m	MDN 3	2	Edwin Maldonado	55.5kg	FM	1:37.03	59.7 km/h	5.3L	6-7	$18	41	$104,634	$2,093	1. Dark Blue 2. Columnist 3. Flash Of Lightning
41 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	5/12/25	Los Alamitos	1609m	MDN 2	3	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	Fast	1:38.71	58.7 km/h	2.3L	6-3	$35	40	$68,913	$13,783	1. Cruise Home 2. Desert Hawk 3. Scatalotadingdong
40 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 12	26/10/25	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1308m	MDN 2	3	Cesar Ortega	55.5kg	FM	1:15.38	62.5 km/h	15.1L	10-12	$74	-	$91,324	$761	1. Cal's Goal 2. Almost There 3. Dr Filkins

Scatalotadingdong (6) 033x
Trainer: L Powell(USA)
Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $20,027
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SIR PRANCEALOT (IRE)

Dam: SCATTAGIRL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scat Daddy

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Los Alamitos December 5 over 1609m, 7 len behind Cruise Home carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. On debut second last of 11 at Santa Anita September 28 over 1207m, 7 len behind Mo Holland Drive carrying 55.5kg at $7. Marginal chance.

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
3rd of 7	5/12/25	Los Alamitos	1609m	MDN 2	6	Diego A Herrera	55.5kg	Fast	1:38.71	58.7 km/h	7.8L	3-2	$3.80	19	$68,913	$8,270	1. Cruise Home 2. Desert Hawk 3. Scatalotadingdong
3rd of 6	16/11/25	Del Mar	1609m	MDN 2	6	Diego A Herrera	55.5kg	Good	1:39.12	58.4 km/h	5.5L	1-2	$5.80	49	$91,603	$10,992	1. Smoovin Saturday 2. John Metcalfe 3. Scatalotadingdong
49 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 11	28/9/25	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1207m	MDN 2	7	Mike E Smith	55.5kg	FM	1:08.49	63.4 km/h	7.9L	9-11	$7.00	-	$91,743	$765	1. Mo Holland Drive 2. Another Bulleit 3. Cal's Goal

Passion D Oro (7) 8657
Trainer: Antonio Garcia()
Jockey: Tiago Pereira
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $3,661
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PASSION FOR GOLD (USA)

Dam: AWESOME JILL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pioneerof The Nile

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Comments

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at Santa Anita on January 15 over 1609m, 6 len behind Dark Blue with 55.5kg at $54.20. The start before that 5th of 7 at Los Alamitos on December 5 over 1609m, 9 len behind Cruise Home carrying 55.5kg at $10.90. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.

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
7th of 9	15/1/26	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1609m	MDN 3	7	Tiago Josue Pereira	55.5kg	FM	1:37.03	59.7 km/h	6.5L	9-9	$54	41	$104,634	$747	1. Dark Blue 2. Columnist 3. Flash Of Lightning
41 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	5/12/25	Los Alamitos	1609m	MDN 2	7	Tiago Josue Pereira	55.5kg	Fast	1:38.71	58.7 km/h	9.3L	7-5	$11	47	$68,913	$1,378	1. Cruise Home 2. Desert Hawk 3. Scatalotadingdong
47 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 11	19/10/25	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1609m	MDN 2	4	Abel Lezcano	55.5kg	FM	1:35.05	60.9 km/h	9.0L	11-6	$60	51	$91,324	$761	1. Unrivaled Time 2. John Metcalfe 3. Columnist
51 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 10	29/8/25	Del Mar	1609m	MDN 2	6	Armando Aguilar	55.5kg	FM	1:40.19	57.8 km/h	6.4L	9-8	$58	-	$124,031	$775	1. Third Beer 2. No Joke Antares 3. Columnist

John Metcalfe (8) 69x2228
Trainer: Craig A Lewis()
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $73,989
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: CLUBHOUSE RIDE (USA)

Dam: MURRAY'S GIRL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

Most recently second last of 9 at Santa Anita in LR on January 17 over 1710m, 32 len behind Start The Ride with 56kg at $5.90. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Los Alamitos in LR on December 14 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Smoovin Saturday carrying 53kg at $13. Nicely placed to make amends.

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 9	17/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1710m	LR OPEN 3	6	J J Hernandez	56kg	Fast	1:44.55	58.9 km/h	32.8L	8-8	$5.90	34	$261,584	$5,232	1. Start The Ride 2. Sammy Davis 3. Pavlovian
34 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	14/12/25	Los Alamitos	1609m	LR OPEN 2	7	J J Hernandez	53kg	Fast	1:37.31	59.5 km/h	1.3L	4-1	$13	28	$153,139	$30,628	1. Smoovin Saturday 2. John Metcalfe 3. Can't Help Myself
2nd of 6	16/11/25	Del Mar	1609m	MDN 2	4	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	Good	1:39.12	58.4 km/h	1.3L	2-1	$2.40f	28	$91,603	$18,321	1. Smoovin Saturday 2. John Metcalfe 3. Scatalotadingdong
2nd of 11	19/10/25	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1609m	MDN 2	10	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	FM	1:35.05	60.9 km/h	4.5L	2-2	$6.00	92	$91,324	$18,265	1. Unrivaled Time 2. John Metcalfe 3. Columnist
92 Day Spell
9th of 10	19/7/25	Del Mar	1006m	MDN 2	6	Kyle Frey	55.5kg	Fast	0:57.93	62.5 km/h	13.4L	7-10	$31	34	$152,905	$765	1. Thirsty Rebel 2. Can't Help Myself 3. Moonshiner
34 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 10	15/6/25	Santa Anita Park	1006m	MDN 2	6	Kyle Frey	54kg	Fast	0:57.69	62.8 km/h	16.8L	10-7	$35	-	$93,313	$778	1. Hero Or Zero 2. Arkadelphia 3. No Joke Antares

Beeblebrox (9) 8x8
Trainer: Mike Puype()
Jockey: Welfin Orantes
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $1,508
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ACCLAMATION (USA)

Dam: MIND MELD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Point Of Entry

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Comments

Second-up. First start 8th of 12 at Santa Anita on October 26 over 1308m, 8 len behind Cal's Goal with 55.5kg at $36.50. Returned from break second last of 9 at Santa Anita on January 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dark Omen with 55.5kg at $46.40. Needs to do a lot more.

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 9	10/1/26	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1207m	MDN 3	9	Welfin R Orantes	55.5kg	FM	1:08.66	63.3 km/h	6.8L	5-9	$46	76	$104,634	$747	1. Dark Omen 2. Romantic Ride 3. Bring Om The Bacon
76 Day Spell
8th of 12	26/10/25	Usa - Santa Anita Turf	1308m	MDN 2	1	Welfin R Orantes	55.5kg	FM	1:15.38	62.5 km/h	8.3L	5-7	$37	-	$91,324	$761	1. Cal's Goal 2. Almost There 3. Dr Filkins

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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