Del Mar Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Optional Claiming
HIGH AMBITION (10) started at $4.60 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 11 lengths at Del Mar Turf (Turf) over 1006m. Nicely placed to bounce back. CHARACTER (7) is a two-year-old colt by Cyberknife out of Truthful stepping out on debut for the Peter Miller stable. Serious contender, particularly if solid in the market. LIBERTY N JUSTICE (8) was well in the market on debut over 1106m at this track (Dirt) last start and finished fifth, beaten 10 lengths. Among the better hopes. CIGAR AND ESPRESSO (5) is a two-year-old colt who lines up for the first time. From a successful breeding line, being by Ghostzapper from My Best Ten. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. Promising type who is worth considering if popular in betting.
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Volatile out of Better With Age. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Speaker's Corner out of Delitefull Lady. Sure to be better for this hitout.
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Jack Christopher out of Serene Pauline. Maybe later.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Game Winner out of Free Ninety Nine having his first start. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Cyberknife out of Truthful having his first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1106m, 10 len behind Avalon Rose with 55.5kg at $4.90. Plenty to build upon following her debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $99,857.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:04.77 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Instagrand out of Indian Princess. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on July 13 over 1006m, 6 len behind Road To Midnight carrying 54.5kg at $8.30. Second-up ran second last in a small field at Del Mar Turf on August 1 over 1006m, 11 len behind Off In The Corner carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 0:57.28 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 0:56.67 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.30 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at this track on August 8 over 1106m, 17 len behind High Pronto carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $99,857.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:04.60 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $3.40 |