Del Mar Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
VAN GOGH STYLE (2) is a three-start maiden who has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Leading contender. ZAKIEL (5) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1106m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Likely improver who is expected to be in the finish. MICKEY (3) drifted back at his only appearance back on May 22 then wound up nicely to finish in the placings over 1207m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Will be better for that experience so he should be in the finish. DE FACTO (4) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he cannot be taken lightly.
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Los Alamitos on June 26 over 1609m, 9 len behind Proud Racer with 54.5kg at $9.60. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on May 25 over 1308m, 10 len behind Moment Of Valor with 55kg at $6.70. Form doesn't read well but it is a genuine chance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26/06/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $69,735.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:38.71 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $9.60 |
| 7/11 | 25/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:15.72 | 9-7-7 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $6.70 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:10.67 | 10-8-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $25.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on June 6 over 1609m, 4 len behind Ottis Betts with 54.5kg at $9.10. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on May 22 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Otto's Magic carrying 55kg at $5.60. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:38.51 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.10 |
| 3/6 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55kg | 1:11.30 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:10.67 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on May 22 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Otto's Magic with 57kg at $24.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 57kg | 1:11.30 | 5-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $24.60 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on May 10 over 1207m, 9 len behind Matt At Five with 55.5kg at $4.50. Second-up 4th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on June 12 over 1308m, 4 len behind Owl with 55kg at $5.60. In with a chance.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 33 | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55kg | 1:15.85 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:09.15 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita on June 6 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Confidence Man with 55.5kg at $6.50. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:04.74 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Joe Bravo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Santa Anita Turf May 23 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Oracle Of Paradise with 55.5kg at $47.50. On debut ran last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf March 13 over 1609m, 9 len behind Chief Resident with 55.5kg at $14.90. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.72 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $47.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | 37 | MDN 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:35.62 | 1-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $31.90 |
| 9/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.78 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $14.90 |