Del Mar Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
DRIFTINGANDREAMING (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when fourth in a 1207m contest at Santa Anita four weeks ago. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is a major player. SCENE BY ME (3) last appeared three weeks ago over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf when he finished fifth. This is his first run for the S McCarthy stable. Sure to be primed for this and a bold showing is anticipated. SAUL ELLIOTT (6) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at Santa Anita Turf (Turf), finishing eighth and beaten 8 lengths over 1207m after being in contention on the bend. Has the class to take care of this field. SUN CHASER (2) was a winner on dirt over 1207m at Los Alamitos two back but missed the frame on turf over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf last time. Makes plenty of appeal back on the dirt.

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Los Alamitos on September 20 over 1207m, 8 len behind Mr Machupicchu carrying 56kg at $19.70. Before that ran second last of 12 at this track on August 29 over 1207m, 16 len behind Stanford Dropout carrying 56kg at $3.20. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $40,278.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 56kg | 1:09.93 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $19.70 |
| 11/12 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:10.59 | 5-7-11 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/5 | 07/08/2026 | 54 | CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:10.69 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $6.20 |
| 6/6 | 14/06/2026 | 133 | HCP 3U | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:10.38 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $14.70 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $39,326.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:09.22 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $41,854.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:16.49 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on October 16 over 1308m, 4 len behind Need Mo Diamonds carrying 55.5kg at $18.30. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Los Alamitos on September 18 over 1207m defeating Jetway with 56kg at $8. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 21 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 | 16/10/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $38,793.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:14.75 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $18.30 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,944.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:11.11 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/07/2026 | 85 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,187.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:12.28 | 4-5-7 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $6.30 |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:16.88 | 1-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $12.20 |
| 10/11 | 21/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:10.57 | 3-10-10 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $13.24 |
| 11/12 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 52kg | 1:40.50 | 4-8-11 | 8 |
| 22.3L | $12.35 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on October 16 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Grey's Boy with 56.5kg at $3.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on September 6 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Prime Artist carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
Last Starts 21 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 | 16/10/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $38,793.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56.5kg | 1:15.10 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $56,944.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 0:56.19 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $4.90 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 0:56.98 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 0:56.12 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.80 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:15.44 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:15.24 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 0.3 len Santa Anita January 25 over 1609m defeating Irish Element carrying 56kg at $1.50. On debut fifth of 7 at this track November 14 over 1308m, 6 len behind Simple Song with 55.5kg at $33.30. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 285 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 45 | $29,957.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | William Pyle | 56kg | 1:40.62 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 5/6 | 09/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | William Pyle | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $10.40 |
| 5/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:14.83 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $33.30 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at Santa Anita on October 9 over 1207m, 9 len behind Practical Jack carrying 55.5kg at $5.80. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1308m, 12 len behind Special Club carrying 54kg at $11.30. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/10/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:09.64 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.80 |
| 7/12 | 04/09/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:16.79 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $11.30 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:04.44 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after 10 months sat on the pace before fading ran second last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on October 3 over 1207m, 8 len behind Rodrigoknows carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Santa Anita on October 4 2025 over 1308m, 13 len behind Ocean Bear carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/10/2026 | 295 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 54.5kg | 1:08.53 | 4-3-8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $5.80 |
| 2/5 | 12/12/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:09.94 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:58.47 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 2 | $54,795.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:11.12 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 1:17.15 | 7-6-8 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 68 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:03.59 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 8 at Santa Anita on October 2 over 1106m, 6 len behind Hemet Gold carrying 55.5kg at $12. Last start won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita on October 16 over 1207m defeating He's Got Fire with 55.5kg at $2.40. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,989.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:11.02 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 89 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:05.26 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | 248 | MDN 3U | $72,569.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:03.61 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:10.46 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.30 |
| 7/11 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:08.49 | 2-5-7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $15.30 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 0:57.67 | 1-5-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |