Del Mar Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
VERN GOSDIN (4) improved last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1106m at Santa Anita after being in the firing line on the corner. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SMOKEM WICKED (1) finished second last start over 1106m at Santa Anita (Dirt) to make it four minor placings from eight runs. Has been in the frame at both appearances at this circuit. Ideally placed to open his account. OLYMPIAN THIRST (3) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished 18 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Worth including in this suitable contest. SIP SIP CHARLY (5) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish second last time, beaten 7 lengths over 1106m at Los Alamitos (Dirt). Further improvement to come.

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita on October 12 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind The Moe Show carrying 55.5kg at $22.50. Before that ran second last of 8 at Los Alamitos on September 12 over 1106m, 13 len behind Never Obey with 55.5kg at $5.90. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/10/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 2 | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Good | Alfredo L Bautista | 55.5kg | 1:06.05 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $22.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,667.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Drayden Van Dyke | 55.5kg | 1:05.43 | 4-8-7 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $5.90 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 1:05.81 | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $20.90 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $58,055.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | 0:59.57 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $33,382.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 1:04.93 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,841.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 0:58.57 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 8 at Los Alamitos on September 12 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Never Obey carrying 55.5kg at $12.80. Last start ran second last of 9 at Santa Anita on October 12 over 1106m, 12 len behind The Moe Show with 55.5kg at $6.60. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/10/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 2 | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Good | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:06.05 | 4-9-8 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $41,667.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:05.43 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on October 17 over 1609m, 18 len behind Haunted House with 55kg at $31.60. The race before that 7th of 9 at Santa Anita on October 3 over 1207m, 9 len behind Angel's Ember carrying 53kg at $56.60. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
Last Starts 22 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 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:38.27 | 9-10-8 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $31.60 |
| 7/9 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 1:12.04 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $56.60 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $69,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:05.69 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $3.70 |
| 9/10 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 1:12.48 | 6-10-9 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $80.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 0:58.01 | 3-5-4 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $29.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55kg | 0:58.87 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $42.60 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Santa Anita on October 12 over 1106m, 4 len behind The Moe Show carrying 55.5kg at $10.30. The race before that 6th of 8 at Los Alamitos on September 12 over 1106m, 8 len behind Never Obey with 55.5kg at $3.70. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/10/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 2 | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Good | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:06.05 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $10.30 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,667.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:05.43 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $3.70 |
| 10/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:12.48 | 1-3-10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $27.20 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on July 24 over 1006m, 16 len behind Mo Bad with 55.5kg at $41. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Los Alamitos on September 19 over 1106m, 7 len behind Jackalope with 55.5kg at $26.80. Big chance.
Last Starts 50 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 | 19/09/2026 | 57 | MDN 2 | $69,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 55.5kg | 1:05.69 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $26.80 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $58,055.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 0:59.57 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Mr Big out of White Winged Dove. Market will be an invaluable guide.

Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 9 at Santa Anita on October 12 over 1106m, 9 len behind The Moe Show with 56kg at $44.50. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Good | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | 1:06.05 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $44.50 |