Del Mar Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
CHEEVER (4) finished third, beaten 1.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1308m at this track (Dirt) after he was prominent at the bend. Nicely placed to take this out. ON THE BURNER (2) went forward last start over 1609m at this track (Dirt) and held on well for third, beaten 6 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SMASHING MACHINE (3) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf) in a tougher race. Sure to take a lot from that hitout so he should be in the finish. STRIKE A MATCH (5) is appearing for the first time. By Maclean's Music and comes from the Mark Glatt stable. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Keeneland October 23 over 1710m, 27 len behind Nuanced with 54.5kg at $7.23. On debut third of 12 at Churchill Downs September 14 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Utopian carrying 55kg at $7.22. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 318 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 | 23/10/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $83,714.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:43.54 | 10-6-6 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $7.23 |
| 3/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $102,446.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:24.92 | 12-6-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $7.22 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 25 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Fuzzbuster with 53.5kg at $7.50. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on August 2 over 1609m, 6 len behind Essos with 54.5kg at $4.70. Expected to perform well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/08/2026 | 38 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:36.94 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2026 | 207 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 0:57.67 | 12-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $49.90 |
Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at Del Mar Turf on August 21 over 1006m, 3 len behind Piedra Fria carrying 54.5kg at $3.40. Sure to take a lot from that experience and makes plenty of appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 54.5kg | 0:56.54 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run 3rd of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Roscoe's Brother with 56kg at $6.10. At only start last preparation ran last of 7 at this track on November 14 over 1308m, 10 len behind Simple Song with 55.5kg at $5. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/08/2026 | 261 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:16.35 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 7/7 | 14/11/2025 | 68 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:14.83 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/09/2025 | 49 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:14.98 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:36.42 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2025 | 35 | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:22.24 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:14.98 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.60 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Maclean's Music out of Wild N Ready. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on August 14 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Broheim carrying 54.5kg at $3. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Del Mar Turf on July 23 over 1006m, 6 len behind Bullwhacker carrying 54.5kg at $6.70. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,223.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:10.08 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 46 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 0:56.82 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $6.70 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 1:16.36 | 6-5-8 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $16.70 |