Del Mar Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
FAMOUS FORZA (1) turned in a nice run when fresh from a spell two starts back at Santa Anita Turf then missed the placings last time when 6 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). In a nice race and deserves another chance. MISS HELLFIRE (4) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1207m at Santa Anita (Dirt) 11 weeks ago and has not appeared since. Has plenty of upside and should go on with it. EGYPTIAN MISTRESS (3) was ridden quietly then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 5.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1006m at Del Mar Turf three-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Will drift back but wind up late. Winning claims on best figures. BOURBON AND SPICE (7) did well to score two runs ago then turned in a nice run last time out when second over 1207m at Horseshoe Indianapolis, beaten half a length. Expect a better run this time. Something for the Multiples: NOSOX (6)

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on May 24 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind A Great Shaking carrying 55kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on July 23 over 1006m, 6 len behind Unbinding carrying 53.5kg at $4.50. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 24 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 | 23/07/2026 | 60 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 0:56.64 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 24/05/2026 | 84 | HCP FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55kg | 0:56.86 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | HCP F 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:36.38 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | 1:12.85 | 7-9-7 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $31.30 |
| 1/11 | 17/01/2026 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $68.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $30,628.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:04.59 | 4-6-3 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $36.90 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run ran second last of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1609m, 12 len behind Fire Ban with 56kg at $8.40. The run before that 4th in a small field at Santa Anita on May 29 over 1308m, 6 len behind A Z Wildcat with 56kg at $60.80. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 56 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:37.44 | 5-9-8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $8.40 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:16.06 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $60.80 |
| 8/8 | 29/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:49.02 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $32.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/01/2026 | 71 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.60 |
| 4/5 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN FM 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:36.97 | 2-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $29.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:48.03 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on July 23 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Unbinding carrying 54.5kg at $19.80. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita Turf on June 6 over 1308m defeating Zuraya with 55kg at $4.60. Capable of a big finish.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | 47 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 0:56.64 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $19.80 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:16.73 | 7-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 30/04/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54kg | 1:36.34 | 5-4-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $6.10 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:49.18 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/02/2026 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:35.63 | 2-9-6 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | 79 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 2-9-7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Churchill Downs June 12 over 1408m, 4 len behind Cold Case with 53.5kg at $3.25. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Keeneland Turf April 16 over 1106m, 5 len behind Lucy Mcgee carrying 53.5kg at $19.04. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | 36 | CLM F 3 | $119,944.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:24.86 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:10.61 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.61 |
| 6/10 | 16/04/2026 | 172 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:03.64 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $19.04 |
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:12.34 | 4-7-5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $5.77 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:11.36 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.68 |
| 5/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:10.86 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $7.58 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 1.3 len at Louisiana Downs on June 16 over 1006m defeating Blue Mist with 54.5kg at $2.40. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $32,078.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:58.65 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 22 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind City Prayers carrying 52kg at $4.80. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 2 over 1006m defeating Princess Julie carrying 52kg at $3.70. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $47,420.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 1:10.35 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/12 | 02/06/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 0:56.95 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:11.53 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $7.48 |
| 3/12 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $46,579.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 52.5kg | 1:11.80 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.30 |
| 5/10 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 1:18.96 | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $18.38 |