OptixFocus™
SA 2026-10-24 Race 5 $35,000
Route 8f T
Condition: Firm Temp Rail: 10
Maiden Claimer (Md 50000) BUM
Post Time:
OFF
Current Plot Fit:
Fit: 104 111 [ 2 ] 128 [ 3 ] 287 [ 3 ]
Current Contention:
[ qI% 50 25 12 0 | 8 h ]
Current Speed Rate:
75-Myth[-1.5] nAboveMyth[6] nHorses[8] SpeedRatio[.75]
50-Myth[-1.5] nAboveMyth[4] nHorses[8] SpeedRatio[.50]

Contention New:

STD / SURF / DIST / SD


                    

Speed Rate New:


                    
PlotFit Fit: 104 111 [ 2 ] 128 [ 3 ] 287 [ 3 ]
Contention [ qI% 50 25 12 0 | 8 h ]
SpeedRate
Order of Finish
PN $2 Win $2 Place $2 Show
7 $14.00 $6.40 $4.40
2 - $5.40 $5.20
5 - - $7.20
Wager Type Winners Paid
$1 Exacta
7- 2
7 - 2
$52.40
$1 Trifecta
7- 2- 5
7 - 2 - 5
$314.30
$0.10 Superfecta
7- 2- 5- 6
7 - 2 - 5 - 6
$124.27
$2 Daily Double
4- 7
4 - 7
$33.40
OptixFocus Race Analysis
Final Pace Scenario: PRESSURE
Confidence: VERY LOW
With a RED PlotFit and seven runners lacking established runstyle labels, Pace Scenario Confidence is forced to VERY LOW, meaning class, speed, and form cycle signals must take precedence over PLOT geometry. [h:1-NATIVE EMPRESS] and [h:8-AWESOME OLGA] stretch out from dirt sprints with [a:NTEP] alerts and could inject early speed, though their stamina on turf is untested. [h:3-DANZING DAISY] is the only runner with a validated [rs:P:pass] profile and should secure a favorable stalking trip near the front. If the sprint stretch-outs create honest early fractions, proven turf routers with square finishing shapes like [h:6-CLUBHOUSE DEB] and [h:7-UNUSUALEXIS] are best positioned to capitalize late.
PN Horse RS Jockey Trainer ML Odds Fin oNg Your Ratings Focus Ratings Fair Odds Edge Insights
1 NATIVE EMPRESS PEREIRA TIAGO MCCANNA TIM
10
19
7
C
No Rating TIER 3
Reasoning: [h:1-NATIVE EMPRESS] is a five-start developing filly who must be rated at least TIER 3 due to her above average Plot Index (Hard Floor Enforcement). She plots in the top left quadrant with a square shape on the Standard view and carries an [a:NTEP] alert, suggesting she could secure a forward position from the rail. However, she faces a severe class test and tries turf and two turns for the first time.
Downsides: [h:1-NATIVE EMPRESS] has a well below average Class Index from racing mainly at Emerald Downs, is unproven on turf and at route distances, and exits a [og:C+] effort after a 78-day layoff.
Assessment
Form
Neutral
[h:1-NATIVE EMPRESS] begins a new form cycle returning from a 78-day layoff after ending her previous campaign with a [og:C+] grade at Del Mar where she was rushed up ([keyword:RUSH]) and tagged with a [keyword:DROP?] projection. While her five-start developing profile prevents harsh layoff penalties, she switches to turf and stretches out to a route without any surface or distance projections in her notes.
Race 1 of cycle: This is the first start of a new short-term form cycle following a 78-day layoff (DLR >= 45).
Speed
Neutral
[h:1-NATIVE EMPRESS] has a slightly above average Speed Index with dirt sprint figures of 76 and 74 that fall within today's expected range, supported by an [a:NTEP] alert. Whether she can translate that early sprint speed to an eight-furlong turf route remains a major question.
Plot
Neutral
[h:1-NATIVE EMPRESS] holds an above average Plot Index and plots in the top left quadrant with a square shape on the Standard view. However, she lacks any Surface/Distance coordinates, and with Pace Scenario Confidence at VERY LOW, her geometric edge is purely supplemental and reflects dirt sprint form.
Class
Negative
[h:1-NATIVE EMPRESS] has a well below average Class Index, having earned her placings against softer company at Emerald Downs before struggling in her lone Southern California start. Furthermore, her last race carried a [keyword:DROP?] keyword, and she does not receive significant class relief against today's tougher turf maidens.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
D
D
D
6f
6f
5.5f
Md Sp Wt
Md Sp Wt
Md Sp Wt
C+
B-
ZZ
74
61
76
6
2
2
RUSH,DROP?
SLOG,COVER,MOVE
.
oG:NTEP:Last Race HIGHEST 4f Pace in last 48 months and at or above today's 4f Pace Par:91:Par=79:91|79|90|81|-99
0.07
1.46
-1.74
-0.21 .-s
L-b
2 RISKY PLEASURE HERNANDEZ JUAN J LEWIS CRAIG A
6
4.3
2
B-
No Rating TRIFECTA
Reasoning: [h:2-RISKY PLEASURE] has a slightly above average Class Index from facing tougher maidens earlier in her career and showed ability in turf sprints last year with [og:B] and [og:B-] grades. In her last start over this distance at Del Mar, she experienced [keyword:ROOM] and [keyword:TROUBLE-] issues before the rider wrapped up ([keyword:NO_PUSH]). If she settles better off the 71-day break, she can compete for a minor share.
Downsides: [h:2-RISKY PLEASURE] has earned three consecutive [og:C+] grades, exhibited [keyword:NO_KEEP] in her latest route attempt, and plots as a large circle in the bottom left quadrant on the Surface/Distance view.
Assessment
Form
Negative
[h:2-RISKY PLEASURE] starts a new form cycle off a 71-day layoff following a pair of single-race cycles separated by layoffs of 55 and 118 days, which is a negative interrupted spacing pattern. In her last start, she earned a [og:C+] with a 65 speed figure, showing [keyword:NO_KEEP] alongside minor [keyword:ROOM] and [keyword:NO_PUSH] excuses. She needs to rediscover the form she showed in turf sprints earlier in the year.
Race 1 of cycle: This is the first start of a new form cycle returning from a 71-day layoff (DLR >= 45).
Speed
Negative
[h:2-RISKY PLEASURE] has a slightly below average Speed Index, and her two route attempts produced speed figures of 68 and 65, both falling below the bottom of today's expected 71-77 winning range. Despite an [a:NTEP] alert from her last start, her late pace in routes has been lacking.
Plot
Negative
[h:2-RISKY PLEASURE] has a slightly below average Plot Index, and while she is a square in the top left on the Standard PLOT, she deteriorates to a large circle in the bottom left quadrant on the Surface/Distance PLOT. This indicates weak finishing ability when stretched out to a mile on turf.
Class
Positive
[h:2-RISKY PLEASURE] holds a slightly above average Class Index and drops slightly from the race she exited at Del Mar, aligning with an earlier [keyword:DROP?] projection from two starts back. Her class background is solid enough to hit the board at this level.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
T
T
T
8f
6.5f
8f
Md 50000
Md Sp Wt
Md Sp Wt
C+
C+
C+
65
74
68
9
5
5
SAVED,NO_KEEP,ROOM,NO_PUSH,TROUBLE-
GREEN,WIDE,DROP?
SLOG,SAVED,TROUBLE-
-0.48
-0.13
0.47
-0.14 .-s
L-
3 DANZING DAISY BAZE T C MCCARTHY SEAN
1.4
1.8
5
C+
No Rating TIER 2
Reasoning: [h:3-DANZING DAISY] brings above average Speed and Plot Indexes into this spot and is the only runner in the field with a validated [rs:P:pass] runstyle. She has recorded three consecutive [og:B-] grades in her current form cycle, including a 77 speed figure over this exact course and distance last out where she saved ground in the [keyword:POCKET]. Her tactical versatility and proven stamina make her a highly reliable contender.
Downsides: [h:3-DANZING DAISY] is an eleven-start maiden who has had numerous chances at this level and exhibited [keyword:NO_LEAD] in three prior turf starts.
Assessment
Form
Positive
[h:3-DANZING DAISY] is in the fourth start of a very consistent form cycle, having earned [og:B-] grades in all three starts since her layoff. Last out, she bounced back to match her career-best 77 speed figure in a tight finish over this course and distance. While she maintains solid form, she lacks developmental upside after eleven lifetime starts and is likely maintaining her established plateau.
Race 4 of cycle: This is the fourth race in her current form cycle, which began on 2026-07-26 following a 134-day layoff and continued with subsequent spacings of 19, 44, and 27 days.
Speed
Positive
[h:3-DANZING DAISY] boasts the highest Speed Index in the field (above average) and matched the top of today's expected speed figure range with a 77 in her most recent start. Her combination of tactical position and proven late pace makes her the standard for speed in this field.
Plot
Positive
[h:3-DANZING DAISY] holds an above average Plot Index and is the lone horse with a validated [rs:P:pass] runstyle across both Standard and Surface/Distance views. Plotting in the left quadrants with a strong square shape, she projects to get first run on the deep closers regardless of how the unreliable early pace unfolds.
Class
Positive
[h:3-DANZING DAISY] owns a slightly above average Class Index and has been consistently competitive at this exact maiden level, picking up four second-place finishes and two thirds on the turf. Her steady [og:B-] grades confirm she fits properly against today's competition.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
T
T
T
8f
8f
5f
Md Sp Wt
Md 50000
Md Sp Wt
B-
B-
B-
77
71
76
5
2
3
WARM,POCKET,SAVED
NO_COVER,FLOW,NO_LEAD,ONE_TURN,SHORTER?
WIDE,NO_LEAD,STRETCH?
0.87
0.76
0.47
2.1 .-s
L-
4 WHITE STORM LEPAROUX JULIEN R POWELL LEONARD
15
13.7
8
C
No Rating SUPERFECTA-
Reasoning: [h:4-WHITE STORM] is a first-time starter debuting at a mile on turf against several experienced runners who have already proven capable of running par speed figures. With no prior races, OptixNOTES, or index data available, she is treated as data-insufficient and is limited to underneath consideration in a race dominated by class-dropping [h:6-CLUBHOUSE DEB].
Downsides: [h:4-WHITE STORM] has zero racing experience and debuts around two turns on turf without any established speed, class, or pace metrics.
Assessment
Form
Unknown
[h:4-WHITE STORM] is making her career debut as a three-year-old in late October. Without prior race history or form alerts, there is insufficient information to project her form cycle.
Race 1 of cycle: This is her first lifetime start (FTS), initiating her first short-term form cycle.
Speed
Unknown
[h:4-WHITE STORM] has no prior speed or pace figures to evaluate against today's expected 71-77 winning range.
Plot
Unknown
[h:4-WHITE STORM] is a first-time starter and cannot be plotted on the OptixPLOT grid.
Class
Unknown
[h:4-WHITE STORM] debuts for a $50,000 maiden claiming tag rather than in maiden special weight company. With no prior races or Class Index available, her class suitability is unknown.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ZZ
ZZ
ZZ
-1
-1
-1
.
.
.
0 .-s
L-
5 BARRA ROZA AYUSO ARMANDO GARCIA ANTONIO C
8
7.5
3
B-
No Rating SUPERFECTA
Reasoning: [h:5-BARRA ROZA] is a very lightly raced three-year-old making just her third career start, giving her developmental leniency under the Developing Horse rules. She debuted with a respectable [og:B-] grade in a turf route at Del Mar where she made a [keyword:MOVE] after a [keyword:SLOG] and [keyword:PREP?] note, and she carries an [a:NTEP] alert today. If she reverts to her debut rating tactics rather than rushing near the lead like she did last out, she can grab a minor award.
Downsides: [h:5-BARRA ROZA] regressed to a [og:C] grade with a [keyword:NO_KEEP] note in her second start, and her Speed and Plot Indexes are below and well below average.
Assessment
Form
Neutral
[h:5-BARRA ROZA] makes the third start of her career and current form cycle after regressing from a promising [og:B-] debut (with [keyword:MOVE] and [keyword:PREP?]) to a [og:C] grade where she raced uncovered ([keyword:NO_COVER]) and tired ([keyword:NO_KEEP]). Her [a:NT] alert (69 figure vs 68 on debut) is classified as TYPE 2 Neutral for a three-year-old in October, though her [a:NTEP] alert shows she displayed more early foot last time. With only two starts, she cannot be written off as declining and could rebound with better cover.
Race 3 of cycle: This is the third consecutive start of her initial career form cycle, following her debut on 2026-08-14 with spacings of 44 and 27 days (all DLR < 45).
Speed
Negative
[h:5-BARRA ROZA] carries a below average Speed Index with career figures of 68 and 69, sitting just below today's 71-77 winning range. She will need a natural developmental step forward to threaten the top contenders.
Plot
Negative
[h:5-BARRA ROZA] has a well below average Plot Index, sitting near the bottom of the grid with a circle shape on both Standard and Surface/Distance views. However, because she has only two lifetime starts and Pace Scenario Confidence is VERY LOW, PLOT penalties are significantly softened.
Class
Neutral
[h:5-BARRA ROZA] has a slightly below average Class Index, though she has competed in two turf routes at this same maiden level. Her debut [og:B-] against [h:3-DANZING DAISY] and [h:2-RISKY PLEASURE] shows she is not completely overmatched.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
T
T
-
8f
8f
-
-
Md Sp Wt
Md 50000
-
C
B-
ZZ
69
68
8
6
-1
NASAL_S,NO_COVER,NO_KEEP,NO_PUSH
SLOG,SAVED,MOVE,COLD,PREP?
.
oG:NT:Last Race HIGHEST OptixFIG in last 48 months:69:69|68*oG:NTEP:Last Race HIGHEST 4f Pace in last 48 months and at or above today's 4f Pace Par:95:Par=79:95|58
-1.24
-2.06
-0.63
-3.93 .-s
L-b
6 CLUBHOUSE DEB VAN DYKE DRAYDEN DAMATO PHILIP
3
2.9
4
B-
No Rating TIER 2+
Reasoning: [h:6-CLUBHOUSE DEB] drops into a maiden claiming race with a well above average Class Index that towers over this field. She is a lightly raced three-year-old who earned back-to-back [og:B-] grades against tougher maiden special weight company at Del Mar, and her prior [keyword:DROP?] note is directly fulfilled today. With [a:GW2] and [a:GW3] form alerts plus a square finishing shape on both PLOT views, she projects to overwhelm this group late.
Downsides: [h:6-CLUBHOUSE DEB] returns from a 55-day layoff and has a history of breaking slowly with [keyword:SLOG] and [keyword:VSLOG] notes in all three career starts.
Assessment
Form
Positive
[h:6-CLUBHOUSE DEB] starts a new short-term form cycle returning from a 55-day freshening, though early layoffs are not penalized for developing three-year-olds with only three starts. Prior to the break, she improved her speed figures significantly from 59 to 72 to 77 while earning consecutive [og:B-] grades and green keywords ([keyword:KEY+] and [keyword:IMPROVE?]). Given the major class relief today fulfilling her [keyword:DROP?] projection, she is poised for a peak effort.
Race 1 of cycle: This is the first race of a new short-term form cycle as she returns from a 55-day layoff (DLR >= 45).
Speed
Positive
[h:6-CLUBHOUSE DEB] carries a slightly above average Speed Index and recorded a 77 speed figure in her last start, sitting right at the top of today's expected winning range. She also brings an [a:NTEP] alert into this contest, showing she has developed enough tactical pace to stay within striking distance before unleashing her late kick.
Plot
Positive
[h:6-CLUBHOUSE DEB] plots in the bottom right on the Standard view and shifts into the favorable top right quadrant on the Surface/Distance view with a solid square shape on both. Her average+ Plot Index and strong late pace capability suit today's projected race shape, even though overall PLOT reliability is very low.
Class
Positive
[h:6-CLUBHOUSE DEB] holds a well above average Class Index after competing strictly in higher-rated maiden races where she faced a [keyword:KEY+] field on debut. Her most recent effort explicitly noted that class relief could assist via a [keyword:DROP?] projection, making this drop to the maiden claiming level a massive advantage.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
T
T
T
8f
8f
6f
Md Sp Wt
Md Sp Wt
Md Sp Wt
B-
B-
C
77
72
59
6
6
8
NASAL_S,SLOG,TACTIC-,WIDE,OTHER,DROP?
NASAL_S,SLOG,TRAFFIC,MOVE,TROUBLE,IMPROVE?
NASAL_S,GATE,VSLOG,TROUBLE_S,OTHER,KEY+
oN:GW2:GREEN KEYWORDS in 2nd RACE back:1|IMPROVE?*oN:GW3:GREEN KEYWORDS in 3rd RACE back:1|KEY+*oG:NT:Last Race HIGHEST OptixFIG in last 48 months:77:77|72|59*oG:NTEP:Last Race HIGHEST 4f Pace in last 48 months and at or above today's 4f Pace Par:81:Par=79:81|74|67
0.19
0.05
1.58
1.82 .-s
L-b
7 UNUSUALEXIS FREY KYLE BARBA ALEXIS
6
6
1
B
No Rating TIER 2-
Reasoning: [h:7-UNUSUALEXIS] is a lightly raced three-year-old with only four starts who shows a steady [a:PROG] figure pattern and an [a:NTEP] alert. She competed against [h:6-CLUBHOUSE DEB] two starts back at Del Mar where she earned a [og:B-] with a [keyword:CLOSE] note and a 77 speed figure, and she has a solid square shape in the top right quadrant on the Surface/Distance PLOT. She has the speed and class to contend if she rebounds from a flat effort last out.
Downsides: [h:7-UNUSUALEXIS] regressed slightly to a [og:C+] grade in her third start off the layoff against [h:3-DANZING DAISY] despite saving ground.
Assessment
Form
Positive
[h:7-UNUSUALEXIS] makes the fourth start of her current form cycle carrying a [a:PROG] alert after improving her speed figures from 66 to 72 to 77, then holding at 76 last out with an [a:NTLP] alert. Although her grade dipped from a [og:B-] to a [og:C+] in her most recent start, developing horses with four lifetime starts are afforded leniency for minor oscillations. Her rising early and late pace metrics suggest she remains in a competitive cycle.
Race 4 of cycle: This is the fourth start of her current form cycle, which began on 2026-07-31 after a 47-day break and continued with 30-day, 28-day, and 27-day spacings.
Speed
Positive
[h:7-UNUSUALEXIS] sits at the top of the slightly above average Speed Index tier and has recorded back-to-back speed figures of 77 and 76, which sit right at the top of today's winning range. Coupled with [a:NTEP] and prior [a:NTLP] alerts, her pace figures are trending upward across the board.
Plot
Positive
[h:7-UNUSUALEXIS] has a slightly above average Plot Index, positioning in the favorable top right quadrant with a square shape on the Surface/Distance PLOT. Even with low overall PLOT confidence, her mid-pack stalking coordinates and positive late pace shape fit well in this turf route.
Class
Positive
[h:7-UNUSUALEXIS] carries a slightly above average Class Index and held her own when fifth beaten closely in a tougher Del Mar race two starts back. She fits comfortably at today's par class level.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
T
T
T
8f
8f
8f
Md Sp Wt
Md Sp Wt
Md Sp Wt
C+
B-
C+
76
77
72
6
5
7
SAVED
SAVED,FREE,CLOSE
GREEN,WIDE,TROUBLE-,EQUIP?
oG:NTEP:Last Race HIGHEST 4f Pace in last 48 months and at or above today's 4f Pace Par:88:Par=79:88|76|80|87*oG:PROG:Average OptixFIG gain +2 to +3 over last 3 starts, each consecutive race within 45 days:AvgGain=2.0:Gains=5--1:Figs=72-77-76:Days=30-28-27
0.75
0.05
0.47
1.27 .-s
L-
8 AWESOME OLGA AGUILAR ARMANDO SIERRA JAVIER JOSE
30
48.3
6
C+
No Rating TOSS
Reasoning: [h:8-AWESOME OLGA] has earned only [og:C] and [og:C+] grades across five career starts and ran a 44 speed figure with a [og:C] grade in her lone prior turf attempt. Although she recorded an [a:NT] 77 figure in a dirt sprint last out, it is classified as a TYPE 3 Terminal NT due to a 50-point figure jump followed by an unproven surface and distance switch. Her large circle shape on the PLOT confirms a lack of finishing stamina for a turf route.
Downsides: [h:8-AWESOME OLGA] is unproven routing and struggled badly in her only turf start, carries a TYPE 3 Terminal [a:NT] regression profile, and has a terrible late pace shape.
Assessment
Form
Negative
[h:8-AWESOME OLGA] enters the fourth start of her current form cycle with [a:3LO], [a:TG30], and [a:NT] alerts after running a 77 speed figure in a six-furlong dirt sprint. Under Section 7A, this [a:NT] is classified as TYPE 3 (Terminal NT) because it represents a second [a:NT] in the cycle, jumped more than 10 points over her prior top, earned only a [og:C+] grade, and is followed by a surface and distance switch without prior proven success. Consequently, she is flagged as a peaked candidate at high risk of regression.
Race 4 of cycle: This is the fourth start of her current form cycle, which began on 2026-08-01 after a 57-day layoff and continued with spacings of 22, 33, and 29 days.
Speed
Negative
[h:8-AWESOME OLGA] has a slightly below average Speed Index overall; while she hit a 77 figure in a dirt sprint last out with an [a:NTEP] alert, her lone turf sprint produced a dismal 44 figure. Her inability to sustain speed late is a major liability at a mile.
Plot
Negative
[h:8-AWESOME OLGA] has a slightly below average Plot Index, plotting in the top left on the Standard view and bottom right on the Surface view with a massive circle shape on both. Her severe negative late pace profile makes her highly vulnerable stretching out to eight furlongs on grass.
Class
Negative
[h:8-AWESOME OLGA] has a slightly below average Class Index and has never finished in the money in five starts against low-level maiden claiming company, including at Los Alamitos. She is overmatched against the turf routers in this field.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
D
D
D
6f
6.5f
6f
Md 50000
Md 16000
Md Sp Wt
C+
C
C
77
27
53
4
10
6
COVER,TROUBLE-
NASAL_S,RUSH,WIDE,FTQ
WIDE,NO_KEEP
oN:TG30:IMPROVED TRIPGRADE over last 30 DAYS:1 levels:Grades=C to C+*oG:NT:Last Race HIGHEST OptixFIG in last 48 months:77:77|27|53|44*oG:3LO:THIRD START after 45+ day LAYOFF:thisrace-29-33-79*oG:NTEP:Last Race HIGHEST 4f Pace in last 48 months and at or above today's 4f Pace Par:92:Par=79:92|77|83|72
-0.16
-0.13
-0.63
-0.92 .-s
L-