Del Mar Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
THROWTHEFIRSTPUNCH (11) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1006m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. GOING NOWHERE (3) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1710m at this track (Turf). Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. In a suitable race and can figure in the finish. FAIR QUESTION (7) spoiled a good run of form last start when ninth over 1006m at this track (Turf). Drayden Van Dyke goes aboard this time. Should park just off the speed. Will give backers a great sight. ROYAL RUMOR (12) finished 10 lengths from the winner in sixth at his most recent outing over 1710m at this track (Turf) after he was well back on straightening. Appeals as a top-four contender.

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on October 26 over 1308m, 7 len behind Cal's Goal carrying 55.5kg at $34.40. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 317 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:15.38 | 12-9-6 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $34.40 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on August 16 over 1710m, 3 len behind Bull Shoals carrying 56.5kg at $10.70. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 24 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Feeling Lucky with 56.5kg at $4.10. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:42.73 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $10.70 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2026 | 60 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 56.5kg | 1:35.29 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $4.10 |
| 2/11 | 25/05/2026 | 31 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 57kg | 1:15.72 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.10 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 57kg | 1:36.51 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.60 |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | 351 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:36.98 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 35 | $103,011.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on July 19 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Lucky N Smart carrying 54.5kg at $82.90. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on August 15 over 1006m, 10 len behind Mo Diamantes carrying 54.5kg at $11.20. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Edgar Payeras | 54.5kg | 0:57.93 | 2-5-8 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $11.20 |
| 4/12 | 19/07/2026 | 88 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Edgar Payeras | 54.5kg | 0:57.13 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $82.90 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3U | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 1006m | FM | Patrick A Valenzuela | 57.5kg | 0:56.61 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on August 15 over 1006m, 11 len behind Mo Diamantes with 54.5kg at $2.30. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on July 19 over 1006m, 0.2 len behind Lucky N Smart with 54.5kg at $15. Can make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:57.93 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 19/07/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:57.13 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2026 | 294 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:12.07 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 0:57.84 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track on August 8 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Non Domicile carrying 54.5kg at $9.70. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 29 over 1710m, 15 len behind Donegal Rocks with 55.5kg at $7.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 31 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 | 08/08/2026 | 132 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $9.70 |
| 7/7 | 29/03/2026 | 37 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | L Panici | 55.5kg | 1:43.55 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $7.30 |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 6-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on August 16 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Bull Shoals with 54.5kg at $14.60. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 24 over 1609m, 3 len behind Feeling Lucky with 54.5kg at $22.10. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:42.73 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $14.60 |
| 5/10 | 24/07/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:35.29 | 7-8-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $22.10 |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:15.85 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $10.50 |
| 4/11 | 23/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 1:36.72 | 11-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $16.30 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54kg | 1:36.51 | 9-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $12.20 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 3-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on August 15 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Mo Diamantes with 54.5kg at $7.40. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on August 8 over 1609m, 4 len behind Non Domicile with 54.5kg at $3.90. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 0:57.93 | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $7.40 |
| 5/11 | 08/08/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/5 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $69,735.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:38.71 | 2-1-D1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.53 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:36.72 | 1-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.62 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on August 16 over 1710m, 10 len behind Bull Shoals with 56.5kg at $4.40. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on July 24 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Feeling Lucky with 56.5kg at $13.50. Form doesn't read well but he is a genuine chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56.5kg | 1:42.73 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | 60 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56.5kg | 1:35.29 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
| 8/11 | 25/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:15.72 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:10.67 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.30 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:15.84 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $15.50 |