R8 Santa Anita Park · Optional Claiming $50,000

★ Distance horse: #10 Christa Mcauliffe (6-1) has the best figure in the field at today's distance and surface: 87 from 3 tries. Not in our top three.

1. 1Cara RoseLSA. Aguilar · S. MiyadiAguilar · MiyadiC75 65 42▲▲+17↕20-1Fair 20-15%▲▲ Big jump +1775 65 42 ↕CLS

   Card model 5% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #6 · Tier C · Form ▲▲ Big jump +17 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 42–75 · Last 3 figs 75 65 42

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   Longshot read: 20-1 on the morning line, and the model has it at 5% against a line of 4%. A read, not a bet.

   Jockey Armando Aguilar 30% career 4-for-24 on dirt this meet (17%) · Trainer Steven Miyadi 28% career 4-for-10 on dirt this meet (40%), #2 of 22

   Also today · Jockey R1: Awesome Olga 12-1, R2: Majestic Palisades 15-1, R4: Gun Runner Charlie 15-1, R6: Estrella Esmeral 30-1 +1 more · Trainer R6: Icecream Ontheside 5-2, R6: Shemakesmemad 10-1, this race: Christa McAuliffe 6-1

   180D+ LAYOFFLASIX 1ST3/3 board here

   Back after 364 days away; fitness is the question and the works are the evidence. The longest gap in the field. Purse drops from $175,000 to $67,000 against its last start.

   EVEN PACE Can sit just off the early fight and pick up whoever tires.

   WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 1 work in 30d, last one 12d ago

   RECORD On the board in all 3 starts here (0 wins)

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/31	DMR	7f D	fsGldStJuvFB175k	6th/11 -9L	75	33-1		Came 4w; evenly
   10/3	SA	6½f D	fsOC50000n1x	3rd/6 -2½L	65	5.9-1		Chased 3wd; denied 2nd
   9/6	DMR	1m T	JuvFlTrf Stk	11th/11 -12L	42	37-1		Outside;tired 2nd;easd

2. 2Factor P▲A. Ayuso · A. GarciaAyuso · GarciaA87 71 85▲▲+13↕@trip 859-2Fair 6-115%▲▲ Big jump +13 · career best87 71 85 ↕@trip 85A▲ Last fig 87 at/above par 851

   Card model 15% · Fair odds 6-1 · Our #1 · Tier A · Form ▲▲ Big jump +13 · career best · ↕ Up-and-down figures 67–87 · Best fig at today's trip 85 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 87 71 85

   ▲ Last fig 87 at/above par 85

   Jockey Armando Ayuso 31% career 5-for-39 on dirt this meet (13%) · Trainer Antonio C Garcia 32% career 2-for-16 on dirt this meet (12%)

   Also today · Jockey R1: Tropical Rain Day 5-2, R2: Mega Moon 9-2, R4: Captivator 3-2, R5: Opus Uno 8-1 +3 more

   CLASS UPWON LAST

   Comes in off a victory in a 10-horse optional claiming race at SA. Best recent figure of 87 sits right around the 85 par.

   PACE CHALLENGE Early speed in a crowded front end; somebody gets worn down. (early-speed points: 7)

   WORKS LIGHT Few works lately, 1 work in 30d and the last 13 days ago

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/2	SA	6½f D	fsOC50000n1x	Won/10	87	70-1	b L	Outsd;open up;lasted
   9/13	LRC	5½f D	fsOC20000n1x	4th/5 -1L	71	4.3-1	b L	Bp st;bid5/16;faltered
   8/7	DMR	6f D	fsMdSpWt	Won/7	85	1.2-1	b L	Cleard3/8;drftd midstr

3. 3Taking a Joy Ride▲H. Berrios · C. LewisBerrios · LewisA87 73 79▲▲+87-2Fair 6-115%▲▲ Big jump +8 · career best87 73 79A▲ Last fig 87 at/above par 85

   Card model 15% · Fair odds 6-1 · Our #5 · Tier A · Form ▲▲ Big jump +8 · career best · Last 3 figs 87 73 79

   ▲ Last fig 87 at/above par 85

   Jockey Hector Isaac Berrios 34% career 2-for-6 on dirt this meet · Trainer Craig A Lewis 26% career 1-for-9 on dirt this meet (11%)

   Also today · Jockey R4: Ahrens 2-1, R7: Delightful Laura 7-5

   CLASS UP4/5 board here

   Dropped in well back early last out, 9th of 10 at the first call. Beaten 3½ lengths for 2nd in a 10-horse optional claiming race at SA.

   EVEN PACE Can sit just off the early fight and pick up whoever tires.

   WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 2 works in 30d, last one 6d ago

   RECORD 1 win, 4 on the board from 5 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/2	SA	6½f D	fsOC50000n1x	2nd/10 -3½L	87	7.3-1	b L	Ins;split foes3/16;mss
   9/7	DMR	5f T	fsOC20000n1x	7th/12 -3L	73	10-1	b L	Up close3deep;evenly
   7/24	DMR	7f D	fsFleetTrtB150k	4th/9 -7½L	79	16-1	b	Bpd9/16;3wd;no rally

4. 4Famous Forza▲D. Van · B. McLeanVan · McLeanC85 87 78▲+6@trip 7815-1Fair 12-18%▲ Up +685 87 78@trip 78C▲ Last fig 85 at/above par 853

   Card model 8% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #3 · Tier C · Form ▲ Up +6 · Best fig at today's trip 78 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 85 87 78

   ▲ Last fig 85 at/above par 85

   Jockey Dyke Drayden Van 1-for-16 on dirt this meet (6%) · Trainer Bill McLean 0-for-11 on dirt this meet (0%)

   Also today · Jockey R2: Joint Venture 6-1, R5: Proof He Goes 1-1, R9: Mackinaw 5-1 · Trainer R3: Cardiff Crack 3-1

   CLASS DROP3/5 board here

   Switches from turf to dirt. An 87 top number against a 85 par, so it fits the level.

   EVEN PACE A stalking spot behind a contested lead is the useful one in this shape.

   WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 2 works in 30d, last one 6d ago

   RECORD 1 win, 3 on the board from 5 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/10	SA	6f T	fsOC20000n1x	4th/9 -1½L	85	3.1-1	L	Stalked ins;rally btwn
   9/7	DMR	5f T	OC 50k	Won/9 by 2½	87	12-1	L	2wd;angled out;surged
   8/15	DMR	6f D	OC 50k	2nd/6 -3¼L	78	4.9-1	L	Ins;angled4-5w;tip out

5. 5Redheaded RebaT. Pereira · D. DunhamPereira · DunhamA84 69 83▲+4@trip 847-2Fair 6-115%▲ Up +484 69 83@trip 84A

   Card model 15% · Fair odds 6-1 · Our #4 · Tier A · Form ▲ Up +4 · Best fig at today's trip 84 (3 tries) · Last 3 figs 84 69 83

   Jockey Tiago Pereira 31% career ★ 6-for-29 on dirt this meet (21%) · Trainer Daniel Dunham 26% career 0-for-3 on dirt this meet

   Also today · Jockey R1: Sissy Girl 2-1, R2: Mighty Kai 6-1, R3: Cardiff Crack 3-1, R4: Mr. Disrespectful 12-1 +2 more

   CLASS UP4/4 board here

   3rd of 8 at 5F on Sep 18, in 1:01.80. Finished 3rd in a 10-horse optional claiming race at SA, beaten 4 lengths.

   EVEN PACE A stalking spot behind a contested lead is the useful one in this shape.

   TROUBLED TRIP Bobbled; 3wd; mild rally last out; the speed figure already reflects it.

   WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (2 works in 30d, last 6d back)

   RECORD On the board in all 4 starts here (1 win)

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/2	SA	6½f D	fsOC50000n1x	3rd/10 -4L	84	2.3-1	L	Bobbled;3wd;mild rally
   8/23	DMR	1m T	fsOC20000n1x	11th/12 -11L	69	15-1	L	Brk out/bmpd;3wd;3-4wd
   7/30	DMR	6f D	fsOC20000n1x	2nd/12 -2¾L	83	7.5-1	L	4w;swung out;flotd out

6. 6Kool KittenR. Gonzalez · A. MathisGonzalez · MathisC55 8815-1Fair 20-15%—55 88C

   Card model 5% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #7 · Tier C · Last 3 figs 55 88

   Jockey Ricardo Gonzalez 33% career 2-for-9 on dirt this meet (22%) · Trainer Andy Mathis 38% career 0-for-9 on dirt this meet (0%)

   Also today · Jockey R4: Mirahmadi 6-1, R5: Prime Artist 3-1, R7: Subatomic Law 5-1, R9: Absolution 4-1 · Trainer R1: Selected 9-5

   Owns the highest recent figure here at 88. Last out was 10th, 8 lengths behind the winner, in a 10-horse optional claiming race at SA.

   PACE CHALLENGE Early speed in a crowded front end; somebody gets worn down. (early-speed points: 6)

   WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (2 works in 30d, last 6d back)

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/2	SA	6½f D	fsOC50000n1x	10th/10 -8L	55	3.1-1	L	Prss ins;shft7/16;fold
   9/4	DMR	6½f D	fsMdSpWt	Won/9	88	4.8-1	L	Opened up;kept to task

7. 7Come on OmT. Baze · S. McCarthyBaze · McCarthyC55 83 81▼▼-27↕20-1Fair 12-18%▼▼ Big drop -2755 83 81 ↕C2

   Card model 8% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #2 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -27 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 55–83 · Last 3 figs 55 83 81

   Jockey T C Baze 27% career ★ 6-for-19 on dirt this meet (32%), #1 of 23 · Trainer Sean McCarthy 0-for-3 on dirt this meet

   Also today · Jockey R3: Sogno Di Vino 4-1, R4: Speedy Wilson 3-1, R5: Henry Adams 5-1, R6: Main Impact 3-1 +1 more

   LASIX 1ST3 WORKS IN 30 DAYS

   Stretches out from -6½ furlongs to 6 furlongs. Comes off a turf start and tries the dirt here.

   EVEN PACE Lands behind the duel without having to be part of it.

   WORKS SHARP Active work pattern for this group, 3 works in 30d and the last 6d back

   RECORD 0 wins, 1 on the board from 3 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   9/26	SA	-6½f T	JCHarris G3	9th/9 -12L	55	65-1		Close early;eased lane
   8/9	DMR	5f T	fsOC20000n1x	4th/10 -½L	83	9.8-1	L	Duel outside;flattened
   7/26	DMR	5f T	fsMdSpWt	Won/10	81	3.2-1	L	Reluctnt;3deep;btw;clr

8. 8JasminaK. Frey · R. Hess Jr.Frey · Hess Jr.B82 78 76▲+5≡6-1Fair 10-19%▲ Up +5 · career best82 78 76 ≡B

   Card model 9% · Fair odds 10-1 · Our #9 · Tier B · Form ▲ Up +5 · career best · ≡ Steady figures 76–82 · Last 3 figs 82 78 76

   Jockey Kyle Frey 28% career ★ 8-for-31 on dirt this meet (26%), #3 of 23 · Trainer R B Jr Hess 17% career 1-for-4 on dirt this meet

   Also today · Jockey R2: Rodrigoknows 6-1, R5: Throwthefirstpunch 20-1, R6: Shemakesmemad 10-1, R7: My Girl Mia 15-1 +1 more

   3 WORKS IN 30 DAYSWON LAST

   A step up in company: $20,000 claiming before, allowance optional claiming today. Has moved up each time out, 76 to 78 to 82.

   EVEN PACE Lands behind the duel without having to be part of it.

   TROUBLED TRIP Chart note from last time: Bobble; stalked3w; clear. A trip worth forgiving, though the number already carries it.

   WORKS SHARP One of the busier work schedules here: 3 works in 30d, last 6d ago

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   9/20	LRC	5½f D	Clm 20k n3l	Won/6	82	1.0-1	b L	Bobble;stalked3w;clear
   8/16	DMR	5½f D	Clm 16k n3lc	3rd/8 -3L	78	1.8-1	b L	Bpd st;bid3wd;no match
   7/31	DMR	5½f D	Clm 16k c	2nd/8 -2½L	76	2.9-1	b L	4wd;rally;too late

9. 9Meridian Mae▼W. Orantes · M. PuypeOrantes · PuypeC70 80 55►↕@trip 8020-1Fair 30-14%► Steady70 80 55 ↕@trip 80C▼ Best fig 80 is 5+ under today's par 85

   Card model 4% · Fair odds 30-1 · Our #11 · Tier C · Form ► Steady · ↕ Up-and-down figures 55–80 · Best fig at today's trip 80 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 70 80 55

   ▼ Best fig 80 is 5+ under today's par 85

   Jockey Welfin R Orantes 27% career 2-for-10 on dirt this meet (20%) · Trainer Mike Puype 27% career 1-for-2 on dirt this meet

   Also today · Jockey R1: Selected 9-5, R6: Club Mayo 20-1

   180D+ LAYOFF4 WORKS IN 30 DAYS★ FASTEST WORK

   217 days since the last start, so it needs the works to say it's ready. Raises its level, optional claiming last time and allowance optional claiming now.

   PACE CHALLENGE One of several that want the lead, so the early work will cost something. (early-speed points: 6)

   WORKS SHARP 5f in :59.40 on Oct 24 was the best time at that distance that morning; 4 works in 30d

   RECORD 1 win, 1 on the board from 4 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   3/27	SA	6½f D	OC 50k	5th/7 -3L	70	1.2-1	L	Crowded st;prssd;wknd
   2/21	SA	6f D	fsMd50000	Won/8	80	5.0-1	L	Vie btw;duel ins;clear
   1/17	SA	6f T	fsMdSpWt	10th/11 -8L	55	22-1	L	Chased 3deep; tired

10. 10Christa Mcauliffe★M. Americano · S. MiyadiAmericano · MiyadiB81 66 77▲+6@trip 876-1Fair 10-19%▲ Up +681 66 77@trip 87B★ Best at the trip 87

    Card model 9% · Fair odds 10-1 · Our #10 · Tier B · Form ▲ Up +6 · Best fig at today's trip 87 (3 tries) · Last 3 figs 81 66 77

    ★ Best at the trip 87

    Jockey Manuel Americano 33% career 1-for-2 on dirt this meet · Trainer Steven Miyadi 28% career 4-for-10 on dirt this meet (40%), #2 of 22

    Also today · Jockey R1: Grape Juice Too 5-1, R3: Geezer 10-1, R5: Chapter One 30-1, R6: Jade's Most Wanted 15-1 +1 more · Trainer R6: Icecream Ontheside 5-2, R6: Shemakesmemad 10-1, this race: Cara Rose 20-1

    CLASS DROP5/8 board here

    Was 5th of 5 at the first call last time. 2nd last time, ½ length back, in a field of 5.

    EVEN PACE Can sit just off the early fight and pick up whoever tires.

    WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 0 works in 30d, last one 35d ago

    RECORD 1 win, 5 on the board from 8 starts here

    Last three races

    Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
    10/18	SA	6f D	fsOC20000n1x	2nd/5 -½L	81	14-1	L	Off slow;ins;rail bid
    10/2	SA	6½f D	fsOC50000n1x	8th/10 -10L	66	6.2-1	L	Shuffled 2p turn;tip3w
    9/13	LRC	5½f D	fsOC20000n1x	3rd/5 -3L	77	0.9-1	L	Ins;tip3w;late run btw

11. 11La SilenciosaE. Maldonado · V. GarciaMaldonado · GarciaB79 76 79►≡@trip 7910-1Fair 15-17%► Steady79 76 79 ≡@trip 79B

    Card model 7% · Fair odds 15-1 · Our #8 · Tier B · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 76–85 · Best fig at today's trip 79 (3 tries) · Last 3 figs 79 76 79

    Jockey E Maldonado 36% career 1-for-13 on dirt this meet (8%) · Trainer Victor L Garcia 32% career 0-for-1 on dirt this meet ★ hot

    Also today · Trainer R1: Tropical Rain Day 5-2

    CLASS UP2/4 board here

    Gets a new rider, E Maldonado replacing Tiago Pereira. An 85 top number against a 85 par, so it fits the level.

    PACE CHALLENGE Early speed in a crowded front end; somebody gets worn down. (early-speed points: 5)

    WORKS SHARP Fit-looking prep next to these rivals: 2 works in 30d, last 5d ago

    RECORD 1 win, 2 on the board from 4 starts here

    Last three races

    Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
    10/2	SA	6½f D	fsOC50000n1x	5th/10 -8½L	79	22-1	b L	4-3wide; no rally
    7/30	DMR	6f D	fsOC20000n1x	7th/12 by nk	76	14-1	b L	Insd bid 5/16;faltered
    5/2	SA	6f D	fsOC50000n1x	4th/7 -1L	79	1.8-1	b L	Vie ins;duel turn;wknd

▲ / ▼ angle for / against · ★ best figure at the trip · LS longshot read · 1 2 3 = our top three · A B C tiers · ▲ ► ▼ form · ≡ ↕ steady / up-and-down. Tap a row for its notes, a name for the horse's page. Analysis only. Pace: fast and contested (8 early types). Helps stalkers and closers.