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Santa Anita - Fri 8 May 2026

1 9:00 PM - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight

FATHER TED has shown promise with a placed finish over C&D and should improve from that experience. Sir Davis and Pecos River are interesting newcomers worth noting.

2 9:34 PM - Race 2 - Claiming

CODE DUELLO finished a strong second at Turf Paradise last time out and has won three times over C&D. Enterdadragon and Caribbean King also merit consideration.

3 10:07 PM - Race 3 - Claiming

HEADSTRONG WAYS won over C&D when last successful and drops in class after a disappointing effort on turf the last time out. Aloha Dreamin and Neezer Dalton also merit consideration.

4 10:37 PM - Race 4 - Claiming

BEAR'S BOARD looks the one to beat after finishing a narrow second over C&D and could prove tough to catch. Infinity Dream and Motet also merit consideration.

5 11:07 PM - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight

BUENA VIDA heads the market and looks the one to beat on debut in this maiden special weight. Sentient Soon and Lahar also merit consideration.

6 11:37 PM - Race 6 - Allowance Optional Claiming

START THE RIDE drops significantly in class after disappointing efforts in Grade 1 and Grade 2 company and won over C&D in January. Uecker and Allequin Summer also merit consideration.

7 12:07 AM - Race 7 - Maiden Claiming

BITTER TRUTH has shown consistent placed form in similar company and looks the one to beat after finishing third the last time out. Gogotiz and Danzig Til Dawn also merit consideration.

8 12:37 AM - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming

JENNYS WINE GIRL has been knocking on the door with five placed efforts from six starts and was narrowly beaten the last time out. Blame It On Abby and Baby Needs Shoes also merit consideration.

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