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Del Mar Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming

HARD TO FIGURE (7) was well fancied last start over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Sound record at this distance with two wins and two minor placings from six runs and is a leading contender. JOINT VENTURE (6) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Del Mar Turf (Turf) over 1609m last time, finishing sixth and beaten 4.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. MIGHTY KAI (3) is having his first run since winning by 2.5 lengths five-and-a-half weeks ago over 1609m at this track. Has transferred to the Antonio Garcia stable over the break. Can measure up for the new barn. GEOMETRY (5) turned in a better run last start, beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth over 1710m at Del Mar Turf. Finds a nice race and can atone.

Race Time:10:07 PM

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Royal 'N Rando (1)x5357x6144

Trainer: Francisco Rodriguez (USA)12 mths 38: 7-3-7

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura

Weight: 55kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: TAMARANDO (USA)

Dam: ROYAL GRAND SLAM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Grand Slam

Stats

Prize Money$376,860.00

Avg $$9,917.37

Win %18.42%

Place %44.74%

Career38: 7-3-7

Track3: 0-0-1

Distance18: 4-1-5

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1

1st Up7: 0-0-2

2nd Up5: 2-1-1

Firm36: 7-3-7

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic18: 4-2-5

Comments

Last start 4th of 10 at this track on July 26 over 1609m, 11 len behind Pioneer Prince with 56kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 8 at Santa Anita on June 6 over 1609m, 7 len behind Hard To Figure with 56kg at $5.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last Starts 28 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	26/07/2026	50	CLM 3U	$43,541.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Joel Rosario	56kg	1:36.57	10-6-4	3	1. Pioneer Prince 2. Mongolian Max 3. Mici's Express	11.9L	$5.00
4/8	06/06/2026	22	CLM 3U	$36,262.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Joel Rosario	56kg	1:37.09	5-7-4	7	1. Hard To Figure 2. Mighty Kai 3. Leyas Candy	7.3L	$5.80
1/6	15/05/2026	20	CLM 3U	$29,330.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Joel Rosario	56kg	1:37.85	6-3-1	1	1. Royal 'N Rando 2. Habeas 3. Big Juanito	2.5L	$2.30
6/8	25/04/2026	253	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$97,525.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	57kg	1:37.51	8-7-6	2	1. Uncle Chilly 2. Majestic Palisades 3. The Gypsy Cowboy	15.5L	$24.60
7/9	15/08/2025	55	CLM 3U	$62,016.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	Kazushi Kimura	56.5kg	1:43.41	6-8-7	1	1. Uncle Happy 2. Trusty Rusty 3. Jimmy Blue Jeans	5.1L	$23.20
5/7	21/06/2025	35	LR OPEN 3U	$155,521.00	Los Alamitos	1609m	Fast	Kazushi Kimura	57kg	1:35.90	6-5-5	5	1. Kings River Knight 2. Mr Disrespectful 3. Rodrigoknows	3.6L	$59.10

Habeas (2)x08x77x212

Trainer: Brian J Koriner 12 mths 28: 4-6-4

Jockey: Armando Ayuso

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: TAPWRIT (USA)

Dam: OH KAY SEE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Notional

Stats

Prize Money$177,320.00

Avg $$6,332.86

Win %14.29%

Place %50.00%

Career28: 4-6-4

Track4: 1-1-1

Distance5: 1-2-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0

1st Up7: 0-2-0

2nd Up5: 2-0-1

Firm27: 4-6-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Mighty Kai carrying 56kg at $13. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Los Alamitos on June 19 over 1609m defeating Naftis carrying 56kg at $3.10. Racing well and is nicely placed.

Last Starts 37 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	17/07/2026	28	CLM 3U	$49,347.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Armando Ayuso	56kg	1:36.94	1-2-2	2	1. Mighty Kai 2. Habeas 3. Pioneer Prince	2.5L	$13.00
1/6	19/06/2026	35	CLM 3U	$39,052.00	Los Alamitos	1609m	Fast	Armando Ayuso	56kg	1:37.63	2-2-1	6	1. Habeas 2. Naftis 3. J T's Watch	1.5L	$3.10
2/6	15/05/2026	63	CLM 3U	$29,330.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Armando Ayuso	56kg	1:37.85	2-2-2	3	1. Royal 'N Rando 2. Habeas 3. Big Juanito	2.5L	$4.60
7/9	13/03/2026	56	HCP 4U	$30,899.00	Santa Anita Park	1106m	Fast	Cesar Belmont	55.5kg	1:03.70	5-7-7	3	1. Hey Brother 2. Broadway Unions 3. Winds Of Freedom	8.3L	$21.70
7/7	16/01/2026	342	CLM 4U	$41,369.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	Fast	Cesar Belmont	55.5kg	1:17.14	3-7-7	7	1. Atomic Drop 2. Raging Waters 3. Man Child	9.1L	$10.00
8/8	08/02/2025	44	ALLOW 4U	$27,375.00	Los Alamitos Qh	914m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	57kg	0:52.37	6-7-8	8	1. Anniversaire D'or 2. Grazen Sun 3. Blue Cheese Olive	7.9L	$2.40

Mighty Kai (3)x423121321

Trainer: Antonio Garcia (USA)12 mths 27: 5-6-5

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: TWIRLING CANDY (USA)

Dam: MY HAPPY PLACE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

Stats

Prize Money$205,271.00

Avg $$7,602.63

Win %18.52%

Place %59.26%

Career27: 5-6-5

Track3: 1-1-0

Distance14: 4-5-3

Tr / Dist3: 1-1-0

1st Up6: 0-0-1

2nd Up4: 0-2-2

Firm22: 4-6-2

Good2: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track on July 17 over 1609m defeating Habeas carrying 55kg at $5.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita on June 6 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Hard To Figure with 56kg at $6.80. This is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 37 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	17/07/2026	41	CLM 3U	$49,347.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Tiago Josue Pereira	55kg	1:36.94	9-4-1	4	1. Mighty Kai 2. Habeas 3. Pioneer Prince	2.5L	$5.90
2/8	06/06/2026	35	CLM 3U	$36,262.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Tiago Josue Pereira	56kg	1:37.09	2-3-2	3	1. Hard To Figure 2. Mighty Kai 3. Leyas Candy	5.5L	$6.80
3/5	02/05/2026	15	CLM 3U	$36,313.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Tyler Baze	56kg	1:38.05	1-4-3	4	1. J T's Watch 2. Duran 3. Mighty Kai	2.3L	$3.10
1/6	17/04/2026	14	HCP 3U	$26,201.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Kazushi Kimura	57kg	1:38.10	5-1-1	3	1. Mighty Kai 2. Leyas Candy 3. Mother's Prayer	3.5L	$2.20
2/8	03/04/2026	20	HCP 4U	$37,846.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Kazushi Kimura	56kg	1:36.50	6-2-2	2	1. Joint Venture 2. Mighty Kai 3. Crypto Ride	3.8L	$26.20
1/6	14/03/2026	34	CLM 4U	$28,090.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Antonio Fresu	56kg	1:38.57	5-2-1	3	1. Mighty Kai 2. Last Call Paul 3. Malibu Rocks	4.3L	$3.30

Barely Funtional (4)1637747x57

Trainer: Antonio Garcia 12 mths 31: 4-5-5

Jockey: Kyle Frey

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MRAZEK (USA)

Dam: WALKINGONADREAM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

Stats

Prize Money$457,644.00

Avg $$14,762.71

Win %12.90%

Place %45.16%

Career31: 4-5-5

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance6: 2-0-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm27: 2-2-6

Good2: 1-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field in stakes class at Los Alamitos at Los Alamitos on June 20 over 1609m, 8 len behind Shea Brennan with 57kg at $22.20. Second-up ran second last of 8 at Del Mar Turf on July 24 over 1811m, 6 len behind Balladeer with 54kg at $20.30. Needs to improve.

Last Starts 30 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	24/07/2026	34	CLM 3U	$74,020.00	Del Mar	1811m	FM	Armando Ayuso	54kg	1:47.73	2-6-7	8	1. Balladeer 2. Stamp My Passport 3. City Exile	6.8L	$20.30
5/5	20/06/2026	322	LR OPEN 3U	$139,470.00	Los Alamitos	1609m	Fast	Kyle Frey	57kg	1:35.67	4-5-5	3	1. Shea Brennan 2. Speedy Wilson 3. Coach Cronin	8.8L	$22.20
7/10	02/08/2025	42	LR OPEN 3U	$232,558.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	Armando Ayuso	55kg	1:41.28	3-7-7	6	1. Kings River Knight 2. Aligato 3. Annan	5.6L	$61.30
4/7	21/06/2025	28	LR OPEN 3U	$155,521.00	Los Alamitos	1609m	Fast	Ricardo Gonzalez	57kg	1:35.90	7-6-4	1	1. Kings River Knight 2. Mr Disrespectful 3. Rodrigoknows	3.5L	$20.20
7/7	24/05/2025	57	LR OPEN 3U	$156,250.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Ricardo Gonzalez	56kg	1:34.84	4-6-7	5	1. Kings River Knight 2. Takes Three 3. Coalinga Road	10.8L	$25.90
7/7	28/03/2025	35	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$109,350.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Mario Gutierrez	56kg	1:36.97	6-6-7	6	1. Il Bellator 2. Bartholdy 3. Princess Of Time	11.3L	$20.50

Geometry (5)4476315665

Trainer: Tim Mccanna 12 mths 13: 3-0-1

Jockey: Joe Bravo

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: TWIRLING CANDY (USA)

Dam: VANISHING (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lemon Drop Kid

Stats

Prize Money$246,932.00

Avg $$18,994.77

Win %23.08%

Place %30.77%

Career13: 3-0-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm10: 2-0-1

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Ah Jeez with 55kg at $26.40. Before that ran second last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on June 5 over 1609m, 9 len behind Lord Bullingdon with 56kg at $22. Capable of a strong showing.

Last Starts 35 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/12	19/07/2026	44	HCP 3U	$62,409.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	Joe Bravo	55kg	1:41.18	5-4-5	12	1. Ah Jeez 2. Enterdadragon 3. Zalamo	4.4L	$26.40
6/7	05/06/2026	33	CLM 3U	$55,788.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Tiago Josue Pereira	56kg	1:35.96	6-6-6	2	1. Lord Bullingdon 2. El Rey Rey 3. Mr Leasure	9.2L	$22.00
6/10	03/05/2026	31	CLM 3U	$51,676.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	Kazushi Kimura	57kg	1:49.11	7-4-6	8	1. Zalamo 2. Lord Bullingdon 3. Pioneer Prince	7.9L	$18.00
5/6	02/04/2026	20	CLM 4U	$58,224.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Emisael Jaramillo	55.5kg	1:35.54	2-5-5	4	1. Packs A Wahlop 2. Tariff 3. None Above The Law	7.8L	$11.80
1/5	13/03/2026	49	HCP 4U	$37,921.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	Antonio Fresu	56kg	1:47.52	1-1-1	3	1. Geometry 2. Empire's Classic 3. Smooth Salute	0.3L	$1.80
3/5	23/01/2026	26	CLM 4U	$65,770.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	55.5kg	1:34.78	2-3-3	3	1. Captain Choochies 2. Tariff 3. Geometry	3.3L	$5.20

Joint Venture (6)11x2x321x6

Trainer: Ronald W Ellis (USA)12 mths 33: 7-4-2

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MIZZEN MAST (USA)

Dam: ABBEYVILLE MISS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Grand Slam

Stats

Prize Money$262,438.00

Avg $$7,952.67

Win %21.21%

Place %39.39%

Career33: 7-4-2

Track5: 1-1-1

Distance15: 5-4-1

Tr / Dist5: 1-1-1

1st Up7: 0-1-2

2nd Up5: 1-1-0

Firm25: 5-2-2

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 7 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Grandisimo with 56.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita on March 6 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Duran with 55.5kg at $2.80. Sure to run well.

Last Starts 16 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	07/08/2026	126	ALLOW 3U	$49,929.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Juan J Hernandez	56.5kg	1:34.71	1-2-6	1	1. Grandisimo 2. Gold Foot 3. Caisson	4.6L	$3.20
1/8	03/04/2026	28	HCP 4U	$37,846.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	1:36.50	5-1-1	1	1. Joint Venture 2. Mighty Kai 3. Crypto Ride	3.8L	$1.80
2/8	06/03/2026	19	HCP 4U	$36,517.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	55.5kg	1:38.24	3-2-2	3	1. Duran 2. Joint Venture 3. Majestic Palisades	0.5L	$2.80
3/9	15/02/2026	91	HCP 4U	$37,090.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	55.5kg	1:10.91	7-4-3	8	1. Jaguar Jon 2. Tiger In My Tank 3. Joint Venture	2.5L	$6.40
2/10	16/11/2025	64	ALLOW 3U	$48,855.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	56.5kg	1:37.46	3-4-2	3	1. Low Expectations 2. Joint Venture 3. Feel The Magic	0.1L	$5.00
1/8	13/09/2025	28	CLM 3U	$42,813.00	Los Alamitos	1609m	Fast	Welfin R Orantes	54.5kg	1:36.67	1-2-1	8	1. Joint Venture 2. Low Expectations 3. Doo Wop Don	1.3L	$3.20

Hard To Figure (7)x176224x14

Trainer: T Yakteen (USA)12 mths 25: 3-4-4

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: HARD SPUN (USA)

Dam: ANI LA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mr. Greeley

Stats

Prize Money$318,322.00

Avg $$12,732.88

Win %12.00%

Place %44.00%

Career25: 3-4-4

Track9: 1-2-2

Distance6: 2-1-1

Tr / Dist4: 1-0-1

1st Up7: 2-1-2

2nd Up6: 0-0-1

Firm24: 3-3-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up ran on from midfield and scored a big 5.5 len win at Santa Anita on June 6 over 1609m defeating Mighty Kai with 56kg at $2. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Mighty Kai carrying 56kg at $2.20. Should be near his top.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	17/07/2026	41	CLM 3U	$49,347.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Juan J Hernandez	56kg	1:36.94	2-1-4	7	1. Mighty Kai 2. Habeas 3. Pioneer Prince	5.5L	$2.20
1/8	06/06/2026	77	CLM 3U	$36,262.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	J J Hernandez	56kg	1:37.09	4-1-1	1	1. Hard To Figure 2. Mighty Kai 3. Leyas Candy	5.5L	$2.00
4/6	21/03/2026	61	HCP 4U	$51,966.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	1:09.65	5-3-4	5	1. Mbagnick 2. Code Duello 3. Baladi	5.8L	$7.50
2/5	19/01/2026	56	CLM 4U	$52,317.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Armando Ayuso	55.5kg	1:36.49	4-2-2	2	1. Ghazaaly 2. Hard To Figure 3. Feel The Magic	2.0L	$3.90
2/6	24/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$41,221.00	Del Mar	1207m	Fast	Armando Ayuso	56kg	1:09.85	3-2-2	2	1. Hawker 2. Hard To Figure 3. Captain Sparrow	5.3L	$7.20
6/7	09/11/2025	14	ALLOW 3U	$54,962.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Armando Ayuso	56.5kg	1:35.14	6-5-6	7	1. Centrodelantero 2. Sketchy 3. Smart Code	12.8L	$15.30