Del Mar Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
HER STRUT (8) is a two-start maiden who placed on debut then could only manage fourth last start, beaten 9 lengths over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Has the addition of blinkers. Rates highly on debut effort and should go well. I'M SMOKEN HOT (10) changes rider since being well held last time in fifth over 1609m at Del Mar Turf (Turf) on July 30. Can bounce back. NOT SO MERRY MARY (1) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 4 lengths from the winner in sixth at Del Mar Turf (Turf) over 1006m. Drew wide last time but has the inside gate here. Capable of much more this time. SAUCED UP (3) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf), beaten 2.5 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 6th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on August 7 over 1006m, 4 len behind Big Twist with 55.5kg at $4.40. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:58.22 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Mo Forza out of Mystic Nile. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 53kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 13 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Less Please with 53kg at $10.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Strident Miss with 53kg at $9.20. Can take this out.
Last Starts 18 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 | 13/08/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 0:57.74 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 0:59.57 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $9.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 52kg | 0:59.72 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 52kg | 0:52.77 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $17.10 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Midnight Storm out of Sugar Kisses. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1006m, 6 len behind Tashie carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. That race experience to prove invaluable.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:58.91 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran second last of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 13 over 1006m, 12 len behind Less Please with 55.5kg at $62.90. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 18 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 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 0:57.74 | 1-6-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $62.90 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Tashie carrying 55.5kg at $17.10. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track on August 8 over 1106m, 9 len behind Daytona Diamond with 55.5kg at $6.90. Sure to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:04.52 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 0:58.91 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $17.10 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Mitole out of Miss After Party. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Del Mar Turf on July 30 over 1609m, 16 len behind Compromise with 55.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Tashie carrying 55.5kg at $5.10. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/07/2026 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:38.37 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 0:58.91 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 0:59.72 | 6-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 0:52.77 | 7-2-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.80 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Pavel out of Wandering Patrol. Betting can tell the tale.