Los Alamitos Qh Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
SCORCHING HOT (1) has missed the frame at his last couple of outings, the latest when a disappointing sixth over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Forgive recent form in better races. Set to bounce back this time. DRAW CLOSE (3) failed to run a strong 1207m last start after a close second over 914m at this track (Dirt) the run prior. Looks better placed over this shorter trip so should be in the finish. BRITE CROSS (5) was safely held on debut last start, finishing 8 lengths behind the winner in fourth over 1006m at Los Alamitos (Dirt). Worth noting Cesar Ortega has been engaged. Plenty of scope for improvement. Expected to do much better. BUCKY'S BOY (6) produced another moderate effort last start when 17 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1207m at Los Alamitos. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Resuming ran last of 12 at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1006m, 13 len behind Lucky N Smart carrying 54.5kg at $97.20. Second-up couldn't go on with it; ran second last of 7 at Del Mar Turf on August 21 over 1006m, 9 len behind Piedra Fria carrying 55.5kg at $31.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 0:56.54 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $31.10 |
| 12/12 | 19/07/2026 | 84 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 54.5kg | 0:57.13 | 6-6-12 | 11 |
| 13.2L | $97.20 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $37,555.00 | Sunray Park | 905m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 0:51.46 | 3-3-9 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $31.10 |
| 5/6 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $37,555.00 | Sunray Park | 905m | Fast | A Medellin | 55.5kg | 0:51.92 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $15.30 |
| 5/5 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kody Kellenberger | 55.5kg | 1:10.12 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kody Kellenberger | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 5-6-9 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $68.20 |

Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 7 at Los Alamitos on September 19 over 1106m, 21 len behind Salty Siss with 56kg at $81.60. The start before that 7th of 9 at Los Alamitos on September 11 over 1207m, 17 len behind Springline with 56kg at $43.90. Has shown enough ability in the past to take this out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,833.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | 1:04.49 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $81.60 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM F 3 | $20,833.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | 1:10.51 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $43.90 |
| 9/10 | 23/08/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $38,516.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 1:18.53 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $69.30 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $50,798.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 54.5kg | 1:16.85 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 39.3L | $84.20 |
| 7/7 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $21,771.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | 0:54.01 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $24.50 |
| 6/6 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,894.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55kg | 1:11.11 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $40.20 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 7 at Los Alamitos on September 11 over 1207m, 9 len behind Battle School carrying 55.5kg at $16.70. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on August 15 over 914m, 0.5 len behind Hydroplane with 56kg at $5.70. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,833.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:11.00 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $16.70 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,545.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 56kg | 0:53.99 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $19,258.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 0:53.50 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $32.10 |

Jockey: Gerardo Vera
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Om out of Malibu Hannah. Sure to be better for this hitout.

Jockey: Cesar Ortega
Weight: 56kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 4th of 7 at Los Alamitos on September 13 over 1006m, 8 len behind Seaver Way with 55.5kg at $29.50. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $20,833.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Cesar Ortega | 55.5kg | 0:58.19 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $29.50 |

Jockey: Salvador R. Vargas
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 11 at Los Alamitos on September 19 over 1207m, 17 len behind Cardboard Tommy carrying 56.5kg at $63.70. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on September 5 over 905m, 13 len behind Proof He's Fast with 56.5kg at $22.40. Watch for a big final furlong.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,833.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:11.53 | 4-10-11 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $63.70 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,839.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Damian Diaz Cruz | 56.5kg | 0:51.35 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $22.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,412.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 905m | Fast | Damian Diaz Cruz | 56.5kg | 0:52.88 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.80 |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | 0:58.39 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $54.30 |
| 5/5 | 20/06/2026 | 188 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,894.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Damian Diaz Cruz | 57kg | 1:38.32 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $33.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $19,142.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 56kg | 0:54.15 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $11.40 |