Del Mar Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
ELITE HEAT (11) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when sixth over 1609m at this track three weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MAGICAL MISS (8) resumes after a break of 11 months. Hoping for a repeat of her debut win over 1006m at this track to kick off last prep. Sure to make her presence felt. CLOUDY WOMEN (1) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 16 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when tenth over 1207m at Los Alamitos, beaten 13 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. BUTTERFLY BEACH (3) proved too strong two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when eighth over 1006m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start ran second last of 11 at Los Alamitos on July 5 over 1207m, 13 len behind Emma G with 57kg at $23.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on June 6 over 1207m, 6 len behind Empress Matilda with 57kg at $9.50. Will be winding up strongly.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $42,090.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 1:11.43 | 4-8-10 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $23.50 |
| 6/12 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $37,657.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:09.52 | 6-5-6 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 24/05/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 3U | $37,709.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:11.28 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 74 | CLM FM 3U | $37,709.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:10.62 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 15/02/2026 | 36 | CLM FM 4U | $39,943.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:09.23 | 4-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 10/01/2026 | 89 | HCP FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:08.99 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Los Alamitos on July 5 over 1106m defeating Salty Siss with 57kg at $4.40. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Santa Anita on June 14 over 1106m, 11 len behind Shady Stripes carrying 55kg at $2. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $21,771.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 1:05.15 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $22,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:04.86 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $30,568.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:06.16 | 6-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $8.10 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:11.96 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:03.65 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $5.30 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 345 | MDN FM 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:11.95 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1006m, 10 len behind Unbinding carrying 56kg at $15.10. Before that won by 1.5 len at Santa Anita Turf on June 13 over 1207m defeating Sissy Girl carrying 57kg at $3.60. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 40 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 0:56.64 | 3-7-8 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $15.10 |
| 1/11 | 13/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 1:09.52 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:10.28 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 299 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:16.41 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $46.40 |
| 7/8 | 07/06/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,322.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:12.11 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $11.50 |
| 8/9 | 25/05/2025 | 91 | MDN FM 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 53.5kg | 1:16.09 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Ricardo S. Ramirez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start scored a big 6 len win at Los Alamitos on June 20 over 1106m defeating Perfect Smile carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Before that 3rd in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh on June 7 over 914m, 2.5 len behind Glassheart with 56kg at $2.60. Facing a stiffer assignment this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,921.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo S Ramirez | 55.5kg | 1:04.57 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $18,131.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Ricardo S Ramirez | 56kg | 0:53.50 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $22,346.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:11.78 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $23,290.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:05.81 | 7-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM F 3 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:12.90 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM F 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:10.50 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Los Alamitos on July 5 over 1207m, 11 len behind Emma G carrying 57kg at $2.40. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on May 24 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Bessie Coleman carrying 57kg at $3.80. Disappointed last start. Prefer others.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/07/2026 | 42 | CLM FM 3U | $42,090.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:11.43 | 8-10-9 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $37,709.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 57kg | 1:11.28 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $39,301.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 57kg | 1:04.33 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:11.96 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 267 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:11.13 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,322.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:11.13 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Santa Anita Turf September 26 over 1207m, 8 len behind Lady Gregory with 54.5kg at $6.40. At her first start won by 1.3 len this track August 3 2025 over 1006m defeating Naturally Blonde with 54.5kg at $11.40. Winning hope.
Last Starts 321 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 | 26/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:08.33 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $6.40 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2025 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54kg | 0:58.20 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 0:57.25 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 10 at this track on July 23 over 1609m, 11 len behind Motet with 53.5kg at $43.30. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Los Alamitos on June 27 over 1207m defeating Stylish Colleen with 54.5kg at $1.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/07/2026 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $44,993.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Edgar Payeras | 53.5kg | 1:35.67 | 1-5-9 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $43.30 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,921.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | 1:12.33 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 25/05/2026 | 270 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $29,330.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55kg | 1:12.50 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.70 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM F 2 | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:12.85 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $9.40 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:07.54 | 3-1-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on June 14 over 1308m, 5 len behind Canto Della Terra carrying 56kg at $13.90. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at this track on July 23 over 1609m, 5 len behind Motet with 56.5kg at $3.50. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/07/2026 | 39 | CLM FM 3U | $44,993.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56.5kg | 1:35.67 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 14/06/2026 | 271 | ALLOW FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:12.57 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.90 |
| 9/11 | 16/09/2025 | 41 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:35.75 | 6-9-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2025 | 32 | ALLOW FM 3U | $52,713.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:38.25 | 4-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/07/2025 | 85 | MDN FM 3U | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:41.18 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2025 | 55 | MDN FM 3U | $84,665.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 53.5kg | 1:35.89 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on July 30 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Orange Thunder with 56kg at $15.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on May 31 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Newport Dreamz carrying 57kg at $2.80. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 60 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:35.24 | 3-1-9 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $15.80 |
| 2/5 | 31/05/2026 | 37 | CLM FM 3U | $37,657.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:36.45 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 54 | HCP FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 57kg | 1:35.88 | 4-3-8 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $13.90 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:36.19 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 23/11/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:39.09 | 9-11-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.10 |