Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
ZAKIEL (9) has been in the placings three times from three starts in this maiden campaign, the latest as favourite over 1308m at Del Mar (Dirt) when 4 lengths from the winner. Suited in this and expected to go close. ROYAL RUMOR (2) finished out of the money two starts back then he was never in contention and was beaten 13 lengths when sixth in a 1609m contest at Del Mar Turf five-and-a-half weeks ago. This is a nice drop in grade so he is one of the main contenders. COLUMNIST (3) closed last prep nine months ago when he finished second over 1609m at this track. Worth plenty of thought. CHAOTIC NEUTRAL (4) finished third last time over 1710m at Del Mar Turf (Turf), beaten 2 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race.
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran second last of 10 at Del Mar on September 5 over 1308m, 18 len behind Big Vengeance with 55kg at $69.10. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 1:17.46 | 10-7-9 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $69.10 |
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1609m, 13 len behind Mo Bradley with 56.5kg at $13.50. The race before that ran last in a small field at Del Mar Turf on August 16 over 1710m, 10 len behind Bull Shoals carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56.5kg | 1:35.48 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $13.50 |
| 6/6 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56.5kg | 1:42.73 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | 60 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56.5kg | 1:35.29 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
| 8/11 | 25/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:15.72 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:10.67 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.30 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:15.84 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $15.50 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 2nd of 9 at this track on January 15 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Dark Blue with 55.5kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign 5th of 8 at Del Mar on July 27 2025 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Essential Nation with 55.5kg at $6.10. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 274 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 | 15/01/2026 | 88 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:37.03 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/11 | 19/10/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:35.05 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $7.60 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 53kg | 1:40.19 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $61,162.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:59.45 | 7-8-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 57kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1006m, 5 len behind Lucky N Smart with 56kg at $46.40. Last start 3rd of 9 at Del Mar Turf on September 3 over 1710m, 2 len behind High King carrying 56.5kg at $13.60. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 43 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 | 03/09/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 56.5kg | 1:44.39 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $13.60 |
| 8/12 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 56kg | 0:57.13 | 12-12-8 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $46.40 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 11 at Del Mar Turf on August 8 over 1609m, 7 len behind Non Domicile carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 8-10-7 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Jose Valdivia, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Audible out of Majestic Dawn. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 57kgs
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Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 3rd in a small field at this track on May 9 2025 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Santa Barbarian with 54kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign 5th of 11 at this track on January 19 2025 over 1609m, 4 len behind No Poking Around carrying 55.5kg at $27. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 525 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 | 09/05/2025 | 110 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54kg | 1:36.91 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 19/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:36.70 | 11-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $27.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Del Mar on September 5 over 1308m, 4 len behind Big Vengeance with 55kg at $1.80. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Del Mar on July 26 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Practical Blame with 54.5kg at $3.30. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:17.46 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 26/07/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | 1:38.33 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:04.74 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |