Emerald Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
ISLAND PARADISE (1) settled towards the back of the field last start and made little impact in the straight when seventh, beaten 9 lengths, over this journey at Los Alamitos (Dirt). Has the ability to take this out. ONE PHIL (6) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect another big run. ANOTHER LIFER (5) is building towards a maiden win after minor placings at his last two runs, the latest when second over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten one length. Sure to be in the mix again. BETTERLETITRIDE (3) was prominent at the turn and finished third last start over 1509m at Wyoming Downs (Dirt), beaten 1.75 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.

Jockey: Alex M. Cruz
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 43 day letup. First-up got back early 8th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on June 7 over 1609m, 9 len behind Hardtobebetternow with 57kg at $10.20. Second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Los Alamitos on July 3 over 1609m, 9 len behind Sunset Ride with 57kg at $8.10. Should be near his top.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:39.24 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $8.10 |
| 8/11 | 07/06/2026 | 84 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:36.35 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $10.20 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | 1:36.98 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:48.38 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $11.40 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 69 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $14.10 |
| 3/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:36.53 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Javier Matias
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1609m, 6 len behind Flight Ryder carrying 55kg at $21.63. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on July 10 over 1207m, 10 len behind Kris's Gold with 55kg at $51.66. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Matias | 55kg | 1:40.69 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $21.63 |
| 6/6 | 10/07/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Matias | 55kg | 1:10.62 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $51.66 |
| 6/7 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3 | $13,947.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Matias | 55.5kg | 1:11.02 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $9.67 |
| 7/7 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $22,315.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Heavy | Blake Nunnally | 55.5kg | 1:03.99 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $48.75 |
| 7/8 | 17/05/2026 | 111 | MDN CLM 3 | $22,346.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | Blake Nunnally | 55.5kg | 0:57.03 | 1-6-7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $16.19 |
| 5/9 | 26/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $17,937.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Kody Kellenberger | 55kg | 1:06.28 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $22.80 |

Jockey: Frank T. Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up got back early 3rd in a small field at Wyoming Downs on June 28 over 1509m, 13 len behind Smokeintheair carrying 57kg at $8.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Wyoming Downs on July 18 over 1509m, 1.75 len behind Son Of Cupid carrying 57kg at $12.10. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,514.00 | Wyoming Downs | 1509m | Fast | Jayden R Ironeyes | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.10 |
| 3/5 | 28/06/2026 | 67 | MDN 35 | $16,736.00 | Wyoming Downs | 1509m | Fast | J R Coates | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $8.90 |
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $14,556.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Blake Nunnally | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Kevin E. Orozco
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, ran second last of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1207m, 19 len behind Count Dalia with 55kg at $3.25. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kevin E Orozco | 55kg | 1:09.02 | 7-6-8 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Blake Nunnally
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Flight Ryder carrying 55kg at $16.25. Before that 3rd of 7 at Crooked River Roundup on July 16 over 1006m, 7 len behind Why Not Mayzee with 56kg at $4.90. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | Blake Nunnally | 55kg | 1:40.69 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $16.25 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MDN 3U | $10,885.00 | Crooked River Roundup | 1006m | Fast | Blake Nunnally | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | S R Amador | 55kg | 1:10.62 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $10.68 |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,315.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | Allyssa Morales | 55kg | 1:09.79 | 7-9-8 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $49.36 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM 3 | $22,346.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | Allyssa Morales | 55.5kg | 1:04.23 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.42 |
| 8/10 | 09/04/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | Patrick A Valenzuela | 57.5kg | 1:14.67 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $47.70 |

Jockey: Alex V. Anaya
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1207m, 7 len behind Count Dalia carrying 56.5kg at $3.24. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1006m, 6 len behind Stratojet with 56.5kg at $4.43. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alex V Anaya | 56.5kg | 1:09.02 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.24 |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alex V Anaya | 56.5kg | 0:56.87 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $4.43 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,315.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alex V Anaya | 56.5kg | 1:09.79 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $5.43 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Enriquez | 56.5kg | 1:07.66 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $1.54 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,123.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | I Enriquez | 56.5kg | 1:03.26 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.43 |