Del Mar Race 10 - Race 10 - Claiming
ROYAL 'N RANDO (4) ran well below his best last time over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt), beaten 7 lengths into fourth at $5.80. Backmarker who gets home hard. Best form puts him right in this. MICI'S EXPRESS (8) turned things around last start and landed the prize by 1.75 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend as public elect over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Goes up a rung or two but he is capable of another big run. CATHAL (9) ran on strongly only to just miss last start over 1609m at Los Alamitos (Dirt). This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. MONGOLIAN MAX (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at Los Alamitos, beaten 10 lengths. Strips fitter and can improve.

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run scored a big 4 len win at Los Alamitos July 3 over 1609m defeating Irish Element with 57kg at $6. Before that ran last in a small field at Santa Anita on May 25 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Novinophobia carrying 57kg at $10.30. Low draw but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $18,868.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 1:36.77 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/05/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $27,933.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:10.49 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $10.30 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $29,112.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:38.95 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.60 |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $28,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:10.64 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $28,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:04.23 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.60 |
| 4/6 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:39.08 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on ran second last in a small field at Los Alamitos on June 26 over 1308m, 5 len behind Zombo Bombo with 57kg at $25.90. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Los Alamitos July 4 over 1609m defeating Cathal carrying 56kg at $42. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $31,930.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:38.06 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $42.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/06/2026 | 126 | CLM 3U | $32,078.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:16.29 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $25.90 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $25,983.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:40.38 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $15.80 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $25,983.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:04.98 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $7.80 |
| 1/5 | 17/01/2026 | 6 | CLM 3U | $11,958.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Ricardo S Ramirez | 56kg | 0:51.85 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $29,895.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:37.53 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Santa Anita on June 6 over 1609m, 7 len behind Hard To Figure with 56kg at $5.80. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Santa Anita May 15 over 1609m defeating Habeas carrying 56kg at $2.30. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $36,262.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:37.09 | 5-7-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $29,330.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:37.85 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | 253 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 57kg | 1:37.51 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $24.60 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 1:43.41 | 6-8-7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $23.20 |
| 5/7 | 21/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $59.10 |
| 3/7 | 17/05/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:37.89 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $41.90 |

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Los Alamitos on June 28 over 1609m, 6 len behind What A Gift with 54kg at $4.80. The run before that won by a nose at Santa Anita May 30 over 1609m defeating Levon carrying 54kg at $1.70. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:38.17 | 5-4-7 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/4 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:38.75 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:39.43 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 182 | HCP 3U | $23,290.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:11.89 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |
| 7/8 | 19/10/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 54.5kg | 1:37.63 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 28.1L | $19.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $30,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 53.5kg | 1:37.58 | 1-4-7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at Los Alamitos on July 5 over 1308m, 7 len behind See Through It carrying 56kg at $23.50. The start before that 4th in a small field at Los Alamitos on June 19 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Habeas carrying 56kg at $2.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 56kg | 1:16.19 | 6-10-9 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $23.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $39,052.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:37.63 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 222 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:08.72 | 10-10-7 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $97.60 |
| 6/8 | 21/09/2025 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,865.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Ortega | 56kg | 1:35.95 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $19.70 |
| 6/6 | 13/09/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:35.52 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $24.90 |
| 4/6 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $79,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55kg | 1:35.85 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Los Alamitos on June 28 over 1609m, 3 len behind What A Gift carrying 56kg at $5.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on May 30 over 1609m, nose behind Sunset Storm with 56kg at $3. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:38.17 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $5.40 |
| 2/4 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:38.75 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 56kg | 1:04.33 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $18.60 |
| 6/7 | 27/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $17,467.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Karlo Lopez | 56kg | 1:37.33 | 7-5-6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $17,467.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Patrick A Valenzuela | 57.5kg | 1:34.20 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 5/8 | 23/03/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $16,854.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Alex M Cruz | 56kg | 1:36.66 | 8-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Santa Anita June 13 over 1609m defeating Grandisimo carrying 57kg at $2.90. The run before that ran last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on May 29 over 1609m, 28 len behind Irish Prophet carrying 57kg at $53.70. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $27,894.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 1:37.86 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 7/7 | 29/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $50,279.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 57kg | 1:34.96 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 28.2L | $53.70 |
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:37.51 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 21/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:36.42 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.60 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 280 | CLM 4U | $36,517.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:17.51 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $35,938.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:38.33 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Los Alamitos on July 4 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Oobubbakakayo with 56kg at $11.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at Santa Anita on June 6 over 1609m, 11 len behind Hard To Figure carrying 56kg at $7.70. Nicely placed to score.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $31,930.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 56kg | 1:38.06 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $11.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $36,262.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:37.09 | 3-8-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $7.70 |
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:08.72 | 7-8-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $15.70 |
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:34.34 | 7-4-8 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:34.65 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months got back early 5th of 8 at Los Alamitos on July 4 over 1609m, 10 len behind Oobubbakakayo with 56kg at $2.40. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Santa Anita on March 14 over 1609m, 4 len behind Mighty Kai carrying 56kg at $2.70. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $31,930.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:38.06 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/5 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:38.05 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $29,112.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:38.95 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | 62 | CLM 4U | $28,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:38.57 | 3-1-D1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2026 | 65 | CLM 4U | $29,895.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 56kg | 1:37.53 | 8-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 112 | CLM 3U | $42,748.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 56.5kg | 1:36.39 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1609m, 5 len behind Mighty Kai carrying 55kg at $9. Before that 6th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on May 30 over 1609m, 6 len behind Hacking It Up carrying 56kg at $3.60. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/07/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $49,347.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 1:36.94 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:35.07 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:49.11 | 4-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 5-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 538 | CLM 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:14.33 | 3-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $21.90 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2024 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $111,765.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 2:15.48 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $5.70 |