Del Mar Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Optional Claiming
HOWIE'S LAW (6) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 7 lengths over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he is a key runner. GOT'M COT'M (1) finds it hard to win but left a good impression last time out when beaten half a length into second over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Will drift back but wind up late. Will prove tough to beat. PALMER BEACH (2) did very well to fill a minor placing when resuming at Santa Anita but raced below expectations last time over 1408m at this track (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 11 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. KING STEPHEN (3) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf, beaten 21 lengths into 11th. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming got back early 4th of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on May 30 over 1308m, 6 len behind Decapo carrying 55kg at $18. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on July 19 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Charlie Foxtrot with 55.5kg at $5.40. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/07/2026 | 50 | HCP 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:23.05 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 105 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:15.44 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:13.89 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $38.70 |
| 8/9 | 28/11/2025 | 208 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 0:57.12 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $23.20 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:03.98 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $8.40 |
| 7/9 | 08/04/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:10.82 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $32.93 |
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on June 14 over 1207m, 4 len behind Thirty Two Chunk with 55kg at $9.60. Last start 6th of 9 at this track on July 19 over 1408m, 11 len behind Charlie Foxtrot with 53.5kg at $8.10. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:23.05 | 9-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $8.10 |
| 3/6 | 14/06/2026 | 66 | HCP 3U | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:10.38 | 1-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.60 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,958.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:11.49 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | L Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:11.50 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/11 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3 | $81,312.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:11.84 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $7.30 |
| 7/9 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | MDN OCLM 2 | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54.5kg | 1:39.44 | 4-8-7 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $16.60 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on April 25 over 1308m, 4 len behind Lonesome Stew carrying 56kg at $9.60. Second run from a spell ran second last of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on June 14 over 1207m, 21 len behind The Old Nine with 56kg at $9.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 14/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:07.98 | 7-11-11 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $9.20 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | 391 | ALLOW 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:13.48 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.60 |
| 1/10 | 30/03/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:15.69 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 53kg | 1:09.92 | 9-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won won by 0.5 len at Los Alamitos on June 19 over 1308m defeating Charmz Away carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Facing a more difficult assignment this time.
Last Starts 56 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 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $41,841.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:17.89 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign favourite; came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Gulfstream Park on January 31 over 1308m defeating Pike with 55.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 23 over 1308m, 9 len behind Mob with 54kg at $2.11. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | 69 | MDN OCLM 3 | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:17.48 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/12 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:17.34 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $2.11 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 22 over 1106m, 3 len behind Swung with 54kg at $5.69. Returned from break won by 7 len at this track on July 19 over 1106m defeating Pharoah's Candy with 54.5kg at $3.50. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/07/2026 | 331 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:02.38 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:03.32 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.69 |