Del Mar Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
RUNNING SPARTAN (4) finished third last start over 1006m at this track (Turf) to make it six minor placings from 13 runs. Has a solid record at this track, finishing in the top-three two times. Won't get too many better chances to break through. FUZZY STARE (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 2 lengths when fourth over 1006m at this track four weeks ago after being in contention on the corner. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SMASHING MACHINE (6) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Bob Baffert. By Charlatan from Overjoyed. Expected to feature. MICHAEL (1) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Peter Miller. By Maclean's Music from Navy Lady. Top-three chance.
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Maclean's Music out of Navy Lady. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Frosted out of Mediate. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at this track on July 19 over 1006m, 13 len behind Lucky N Smart with 54.5kg at $97.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on March 7 over 1207m, 20 len behind Parnelli Jones with 55.5kg at $68.20. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 19/07/2026 | 84 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 54.5kg | 0:57.13 | 6-6-12 | 11 |
| 13.2L | $97.20 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $37,555.00 | Sunray Park | 905m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 0:51.46 | 3-3-9 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $31.10 |
| 5/6 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $37,555.00 | Sunray Park | 905m | Fast | A Medellin | 55.5kg | 0:51.92 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $15.30 |
| 5/5 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kody Kellenberger | 55.5kg | 1:10.12 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kody Kellenberger | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 5-6-9 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $68.20 |
| 7/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $24,251.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | Fast | Talliyah Timentwa | 52.5kg | 0:50.86 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $29.80 |
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on July 23 over 1006m, 0.6 len behind Bullwhacker with 56kg at $4.60. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on May 31 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Maximon carrying 57kg at $5.20. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 53 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 0:56.82 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:09.66 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.20 |
| 6/7 | 17/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:36.68 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:16.88 | 5-5-10 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 405 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $26.50 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on July 23 over 1006m, 2 len behind Bullwhacker with 54.5kg at $14.20. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 25 over 1609m, 21 len behind Fuzzbuster with 53.5kg at $32.27. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
Last Starts 29 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 | 23/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 0:56.82 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $14.20 |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $32.27 |
| 3/7 | 04/06/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51.5kg | 1:05.48 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.42 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:03.47 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.53 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 0:57.97 | 8-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $3.44 |
Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Charlatan out of Overjoyed. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Knicks Go out of Powerfulattraction. Betting the best guide.