Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
YEP (1) has been freshened since being narrowly beaten last time, finishing second over 1710m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Expected to go well. HAZAKA (2) has been in the betting recently but hasn't managed to break through. Most recently finished fourth over 1710m at Del Mar Turf (Turf), beaten 1.1 lengths. Among the leading chances on his best figures. GO RALPH (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at Del Mar Turf, beaten 1.75 lengths into sixth. Finds a more suitable contest and can find winning form. RULER OF LAW (8) was in contention on the bend and finished second last time over 1207m at this track (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Must be respected.

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Del Mar Turf on July 18 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Koekkoek with 54.5kg at $3.60. Last start 2nd of 12 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1710m, 0.1 len behind Taif carrying 55kg at $5.40. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 07/09/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:43.78 | 9-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |
| 3/11 | 18/07/2026 | 117 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:34.94 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | MDN CG 3 | $40,960.00 | Chantilly | 1300m | Neutral | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:18.47 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 10/03/2026 | 189 | MDN CG 3 | $40,960.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:33.12 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2025 | 24 | MDN CG 2 | $48,930.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:42.51 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $5.90 |
| 5/7 | 09/08/2025 | 60 | MDN CG 2 | $48,670.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good Soft | Malone Favriaux | 54.5kg | 1:26.59 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 8 over 1811m, 5 len behind Path To Power with 54.5kg at $6.10. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1710m, 1.1 len behind Taif carrying 55kg at $7.70. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 07/09/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:43.78 | 3-4-4 | 12 |
| 1.1L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:49.43 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $6.10 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 197 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:35.92 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 5/13 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2 | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:12.55 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 10th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1710m, 4 len behind Taif carrying 55kg at $18.40. At only start last preparation 2nd of 10 at this track on May 2 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Melismatic with 54kg at $10.40. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 07/09/2026 | 128 | MDN 3U | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:43.78 | 5-3-10 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $18.40 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 69 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:35.58 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $10.40 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:35.04 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.60 |
| 3/11 | 18/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:08.33 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:15.72 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $17.40 |

Jockey: Jamie P. Spencer
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 3rd of 7 at Woodbine All Weather on July 13 2025 over 1710m, 10 len behind William T with 52kg at $3.90. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 455 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 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $175,994.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 52kg | 1:44.70 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Taif carrying 56.5kg at $11.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Del Mar Turf on August 1 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Lorenzo Bernini carrying 56.5kg at $2.20. Must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/09/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 56.5kg | 1:43.78 | 6-2-3 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $11.50 |
| 4/11 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:43.77 | 11-8-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $2.20 |
| 4/12 | 20/06/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,234.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:41.23 | 11-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.59 |
| 6/11 | 25/05/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Alexander Crispin | 56.5kg | 1:41.71 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $53.05 |
| 11/12 | 01/05/2026 | 246 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | 1:35.85 | 9-8-11 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $22.64 |
| 4/12 | 28/08/2025 | 46 | MDN 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:34.30 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Taif carrying 55kg at $11.10. Before that 5th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 8 over 1811m, 5 len behind Path To Power with 54.5kg at $10. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/09/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:43.78 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $11.10 |
| 5/10 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:49.43 | 5-9-5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 62 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:34.94 | 6-8-5 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $13.60 |
| 4/4 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:36.30 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.90 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54kg | 1:35.58 | 4-7-7 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, ran second last of 7 at Del Mar on July 19 over 1106m, 17 len behind Howie's Law with 54.5kg at $14.70. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Flamboyant carrying 54.5kg at $35.10. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 22/08/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:36.21 | 8-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $35.10 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:02.38 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Honey's Choice carrying 55.5kg at $12.10. Went for a spell before returning 2nd in a small field at this track on September 25 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Deucari with 55.5kg at $7.30. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 25/09/2026 | 250 | MDN 3U | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:07.45 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:08.33 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Del Mar Turf August 8 over 1811m, 7 len behind Path To Power carrying 54.5kg at $27.80. On debut ninth of 11 at Del Mar Turf July 18 over 1609m, 6 len behind Koekkoek carrying 54.5kg at $21.50. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 64 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 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:49.43 | 8-10-8 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $27.80 |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:34.94 | 4-6-9 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $21.50 |