Del Mar Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
PLAGARIST (5) showed early speed from an outside draw last time and led for much of the way before fading to finish fourth, beaten 2.25 lengths, over 1609m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish. COLLMUS (2) was well in commission on his debut over 1609m at this track (Dirt) a month ago and finished fourth, beaten 9 lengths. Likely improver who is worth another chance. TRUTH OR DARE (4) was safely held on debut last start, finishing 14 lengths behind the winner in seventh over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Open to plenty of improvement. Top-three chance. MONUMENTAL (7) returns after 12 weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Has ability and is worth including.
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Santa Anita March 7 over 1308m, 16 len behind Crude Velocity carrying 55.5kg at $10. On debut third in a small field at Santa Anita January 31 over 1207m, 4 len behind Potente with 55.5kg at $6.40. Must be included.
Last Starts 181 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 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:15.30 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:10.65 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, eased back early on ran second last in a small field at this track on August 2 over 1609m, 9 len behind Essos with 56.5kg at $1.80. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:36.94 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1308m, 15 len behind Roscoe's Brother carrying 54.5kg at $46.40. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:16.35 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $46.40 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, ran second last of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1308m, 14 len behind Roscoe's Brother carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Open to plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:16.35 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Del Mar Turf on July 18 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Koekkoek carrying 54.5kg at $18.90. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on May 30 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Tribalism carrying 54.5kg at $16.80. Must be respected.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 18/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:34.94 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $18.90 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:35.92 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.80 |
| 6/10 | 02/05/2026 | 30 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54kg | 1:35.58 | 2-3-6 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $7.90 |
| 5/6 | 02/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 35 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 54kg | 1:35.98 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 20/02/2026 | 54 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:37.54 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.40 |
| 5/6 | 28/12/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1308m, 8 len behind Roscoe's Brother with 54.5kg at $17. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:16.35 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Santa Anita Turf June 14 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Legal Heir carrying 55kg at $11.40. On debut fourth of 9 at Santa Anita Turf April 18 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Bright Eye Bungle with 54.5kg at $39.80. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 1:08.22 | 9-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.40 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:16.35 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:08.51 | 7-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $39.80 |
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 9 at Santa Anita on June 7 over 1308m, 10 len behind Duke Silver with 55kg at $11. Hard to have.
Last Starts 89 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:16.36 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |