Del Mar Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
JUSTIVAR (10) has four minor placings from four starts this time in work, the latest as favourite over 1811m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Suited in this and gets her chance to break through. ASTRONOMICALLY (6) finished 7 lengths adrift in fifth when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Has never been out of the placings at the second run back. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expecting a bold showing. ZURAYA (11) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf after being in contention on the bend. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is capable of a big performance. VELVET REIGN (9) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 7 lengths when sixth over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 54 days. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on May 3 over 1207m, 2 len behind Tulavia's World with 54.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on June 6 over 1308m, 8 len behind Egyptian Mistress with 55kg at $5.80. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
Last Starts 54 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 | 06/06/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 1:16.73 | 9-11-9 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $5.80 |
| 2/11 | 03/05/2026 | 233 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:10.66 | 11-8-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $35,168.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:04.14 | 9-5-3 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Santa Anita Turf January 18 over 1811m, 5.5 len behind Musical Song carrying 56kg at $19.30. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at this track August 10 over 1609m, 4 len behind Delightful Laura with 54.5kg at $37.70. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 11-9-5 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $19.30 |
| 4/12 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:39.09 | 8-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $9.90 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2025 | 50 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:48.03 | 1-7-8 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $13.60 |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,278.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:36.53 | 5-1-3 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $14.20 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2025 | 63 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $68,217.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:35.83 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $37.70 |
| 5/6 | 08/06/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM FM 35 | $54,432.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54kg | 1:38.94 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $28.40 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on May 3 over 1207m, 9 len behind Tulavia's World with 54.5kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign 5th of 7 at Del Mar on November 8 over 1207m, 14 len behind Captivator with 54kg at $11.90. Looking to others.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 03/05/2026 | 92 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:10.66 | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $5.10 |
| 6/9 | 31/01/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:14.80 | 4-8-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $29.90 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:16.62 | 6-8-7 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $23.10 |
| 5/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $64,122.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:09.93 | 1-6-5 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Resuming ran last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on April 30 over 1609m, 25 len behind Kintrigue with 57kg at $10.40. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on June 6 over 1308m, 2 len behind Egyptian Mistress with 57kg at $9.90. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 06/06/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:16.73 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.90 |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2026 | 102 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | 1:36.34 | 1-9-9 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $10.40 |
| 8/11 | 18/01/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 5-4-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 23/11/2025 | 261 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:39.09 | 10-8-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $38,523.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alex Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:10.96 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $16.40 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 3rd of 11 at this track on August 17 over 1609m, 3 len behind Willa T with 55.5kg at $9.40. When resuming last campaign 10th of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on March 15 2025 over 1207m, 11 len behind Misleading carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 347 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/08/2025 | 70 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $68,217.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:36.75 | 1-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.40 |
| 8/10 | 08/06/2025 | 21 | MDN FM 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:09.21 | 6-10-8 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $11.90 |
| 8/11 | 18/05/2025 | 29 | MDN FM 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:16.13 | 2-4-8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $8.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2025 | 35 | MDN F 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:09.39 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $12.30 |
| 10/12 | 15/03/2025 | 148 | MDN F 3 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:10.39 | 6-5-10 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $7.80 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2024 | 21 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 58kg | 1:28.33 | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on June 11 over 1609m, 7 len behind Cortina D'amprezzo carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on January 23 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Flanker Jet carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 49 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 | 11/06/2026 | 111 | MDN FM 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:35.28 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/14 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $27,590.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 56kg | 1:39.87 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/13 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:28.15 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/14 | 09/01/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 56kg | 1:40.74 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/12 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | MDN F 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | P A Harnett | 56kg | 1:26.25 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/14 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $28,780.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:28.22 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, ran second last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on June 11 over 1609m, 14 len behind Cortina D'amprezzo with 54.5kg at $41.40. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 49 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:35.28 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $41.40 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on June 6 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Egyptian Mistress with 57kg at $46.30. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 57kg | 1:16.73 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $46.30 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 54 days. Last start 6th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on June 6 over 1308m, 7 len behind Somerset West with 55.5kg at $10.80. At only start last preparation 2nd of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on November 28 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Innumerable carrying 58kg at $17. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 190 | MDN F 3 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:15.96 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $10.80 |
| 2/13 | 28/11/2025 | 83 | MDN F 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:13.30 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/15 | 06/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 55kg | 1:12.32 | - | 16 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on June 5 over 1811m, 4 len behind Specialty carrying 57kg at $2. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on April 30 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Kintrigue with 57kg at $2.70. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:36.34 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:49.36 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | 126 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:36.19 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:48.03 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | 273 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,459.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:35.11 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |