Santa Anita Park Race 2

Maiden Special Weight

Prize Money: $99,857

WOLF HILL (2) is poised to win after placing at her last four outings, most recently when second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when she was in the firing line all the way. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BROOKLYN BLONDE (5) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1308m at this track (Dirt) after being in the firing line on the bend. Likely improver with bright prospects. MASS (3) is on debut for the M W McCarthy stable. Three-year-old filly by Not This Time from Amen Sista. Keep a close eye out for a positive market move. GETTING CLOSER (1) was beaten 9 lengths into third at this track two starts ago then finished 5 lengths from the winner in fifth last time at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Will drift back but wind up late. Has ability and rates among the chances.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Firm
Weather: Fine
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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Getting Closer (1) 8235
Trainer: S A Callaghan()
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $29,099
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: GOOD MAGIC (USA)

Dam: WHAT'S NEWS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m - 1609m

Gear Changes

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Comments

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on January 31 over 1308m, 5 len behind Counterbalance with 55.5kg at $9.10. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, 9 len behind Bank Shot with 55.5kg at $12.90. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.

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
5th of 9	31/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1308m	MDN F 3	7	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	FM	1:14.80	63.0 km/h	5.3L	6-3	$9.10	29	$99,857	$1,997	1. Counterbalance 2. Mo Sasha 3. Kinzlee'scharisma
3rd of 7	2/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1609m	MDN F 3	1	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	Fast	1:36.69	59.9 km/h	9.4L	4-4	$13	21	$104,634	$12,556	1. Bank Shot 2. Wolf Hill 3. Getting Closer
2nd of 8	12/12/25	Los Alamitos	1308m	MDN F 2	4	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	Fast	1:16.62	61.5 km/h	1.3L	8-2	$32	19	$68,913	$13,783	1. Toaster 2. Getting Closer 3. Wolf Hill
8th of 8	23/11/25	Del Mar	1308m	MDN F 2	3	Umberto Rispoli	55.5kg	Fast	1:16.75	61.4 km/h	14.8L	7-5	$30	-	$91,603	$763	1. Nimah 2. Miss Watermelon 3. Ethereal Quality

Wolf Hill (2) 2322
Trainer: L Powell(USA)
Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $59,855
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Filly

Sire: UPSTART (USA)

Dam: SEA VIEW MILLIE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Proud Citizen

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on February 1 over 1609m, 7 len behind Forced Entry carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, nose behind Bank Shot with 55.5kg at $14.40. One of the chief contenders.

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 5	1/2/26	Santa Anita Park	1609m	MDN F 3	3	Diego A Herrera	55.5kg	Fast	1:38.28	58.9 km/h	7.3L	3-2	$1.90f	30	$99,857	$19,971	1. Forced Entry 2. Wolf Hill 3. Banzai Betty
2nd of 7	2/1/26	Santa Anita Park	1609m	MDN F 3	4	Diego A Herrera	55.5kg	Fast	1:36.69	59.9 km/h	0.1L	2-2	$14	21	$104,634	$20,927	1. Bank Shot 2. Wolf Hill 3. Getting Closer
3rd of 8	12/12/25	Los Alamitos	1308m	MDN F 2	2	Diego A Herrera	55.5kg	Fast	1:16.62	61.5 km/h	3.8L	7-3	$4.00	40	$68,913	$8,270	1. Toaster 2. Getting Closer 3. Wolf Hill
40 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	2/11/25	Del Mar	1207m	MDN OCLM F 2	3	Diego A Herrera	55.5kg	Fast	1:10.70	61.5 km/h	1.0L	3-2	$9.80	-	$53,435	$10,687	1. Mimi's Memory 2. Wolf Hill 3. Debby's Gal

Mass (3)
Trainer: M W McCarthy(USA)
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Filly

Sire: NOT THIS TIME (USA)

Dam: AMEN SISTA (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

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Comments

Three-year-old filly by Not This Time out of Amen Sista having her first start. Likely to come in for support.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Fortunate Truth (4) 733x
Trainer: Daniel A Blacker()
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $22,716
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: AUTHENTIC (USA)

Dam: LUCKY STRIDE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Declaration Of War

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1609m

Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Del Mar November 14 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Consequent carrying 55.5kg at $23.20. On debut seventh of 10 at Del Mar September 6 over 1106m, 10 len behind Revera with 55.5kg at $52.10. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.

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
3rd of 9	14/11/25	Del Mar	1609m	MDN F 2	9	Ricardo Gonzalez	55.5kg	Fast	1:38.15	59.0 km/h	2.8L	9-5	$23	19	$91,603	$10,992	1. Consequent 2. Bank Shot 3. Fortunate Truth
3rd of 6	26/10/25	Santa Anita Park	1609m	MDN F 2	5	Ricardo Gonzalez	55.5kg	FM	1:35.91	60.4 km/h	2.8L	6-5	$11	50	$91,324	$10,959	1. Wild Like The West 2. Island Home 3. Fortunate Truth
50 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 10	6/9/25	Del Mar	1106m	MDN F 2	4	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	Fast	1:03.83	62.4 km/h	10.3L	10-10	$52	-	$152,905	$765	1. Revera 2. Kizazi 3. Sounds Lucky

Brooklyn Blonde (5) 7x2
Trainer: M W McCarthy(USA)
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $20,746
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: SHENANDOAH QUEEN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Henny Hughes

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m

Comments

Second-up. First start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Del Mar on August 9 over 1308m, 14 len behind Bottle Of Rouge carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Returned from break 2nd in a small field at this track on February 7 over 1308m, 4 len behind Piney Woods carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Among the top chances.

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
2nd of 6	7/2/26	Santa Anita Park	1308m	MDN F 3	5	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	Fast	1:17.99	60.4 km/h	4.0L	2-1	$3.50	182	$99,857	$19,971	1. Piney Woods 2. Brooklyn Blonde 3. Feisty Red Head
182 Day Spell
7th of 7	9/8/25	Del Mar	1308m	MDN F 2	2	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	Fast	1:16.91	61.2 km/h	14.4L	4-3	$4.20	-	$155,039	$775	1. Bottle Of Rouge 2. Super Corredora 3. Bad Manners

Apples Y Peaches (6)
Trainer: Mike Puype()
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: LIAM'S MAP (USA)

Dam: LAUDATION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Congrats

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Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

First-starter by Liam's Map out of Laudation. Likely to need the run.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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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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