Del Mar Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
LIAM SMITH (5) finished off last campaign with a win over 1308m at Santa Anita six months ago. On a turf track for the first time on his return. Emisael Jaramillo has been the pilot at his last two wins. Bold showing expected. DECAPO (3) built on a nice third when fresh from a spell two starts back at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) with success as public elect over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) two months ago, getting home by 3.5 lengths. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within his grasp. NOT A SINNER (2) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a nose away in second over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) after being prominent from the outset. Going up a level this time but she cannot be left out. HOTHEAD (1) is a promising galloper who saluted at his only run last prep 11 weeks ago over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Ricardo Gonzalez who has two wins when partnering stays on. Can play a role in the finish.

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Santa Anita Turf May 16 over 1207m defeating Frank Bullitt with 56kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on January 18 2025 over 1207m, nose behind Cullen J with 55.5kg at $16.30. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 76 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 | 16/05/2026 | 391 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:09.56 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.70 |
| 4/6 | 20/04/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:09.19 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:09.16 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:09.80 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2025 | 76 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $16.30 |
| 5/6 | 03/11/2024 | 35 | MDN 2 | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:11.51 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 53kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 46 day letup. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on May 17 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Rethink carrying 56kg at $6. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on June 15 over 1207m, nose behind Lee's Baby Girl carrying 57kg at $4.40. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
Last Starts 46 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 | 15/06/2026 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $50,209.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:08.55 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:09.12 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 34 | HCP FM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:08.47 | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/02/2026 | 252 | HCP FM 4U | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:15.98 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/06/2025 | 29 | HCP FM 3U | $52,877.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:08.90 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:08.92 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 62 days. First-up 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on April 30 over 1207m, 3 len behind Money Makes Money carrying 57kg at $2. Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at Santa Anita Turf May 30 over 1308m defeating Steak Fries with 57kg at $2.60. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 62 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 | 30/05/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 1:15.44 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 30/04/2026 | 68 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 6-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 6-3-5 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $15.40 |
| 7/9 | 02/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:08.85 | 7-5-7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $10.80 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2025 | 99 | MDN 3U | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:15.57 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2025 | 153 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:35.74 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning post a big 11 len win. Santa Anita February 6 over 1308m defeating Fumano's Magic carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. On debut ran last in a small field at Santa Anita December 28 over 1308m, 9 len behind Secured Freedom with 55.5kg at $22.30. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 175 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 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:16.56 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN OCLM 3 | $53,812.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 1:15.95 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 6/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Entire back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Santa Anita Turf May 22 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Double Jab carrying 57kg at $4.20. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Santa Anita Turf April 26 over 1609m, 3 len behind Prince Dolce carrying 57kg at $4.10. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 70 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 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $50,279.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:09.03 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $52,402.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:34.22 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $14.80 |
| 1/5 | 24/01/2026 | 62 | HCP 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 23/11/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Good | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:45.34 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 58 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,228.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:08.08 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |