Del Mar Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming
FAMOUS FORZA (4) Narrowly beaten last time at Santa Anita and good career start. Juan J Hernandez is a key engagement but up against a more competitive field. Will be around the mark at odds. UNBINDING (7) First run back from a 40 week spell. Zipped home into 3rd beaten by 3/4L last run at Santa Anita and showing consistent performance in races. Has to be included. WATCH OVER US (6) Controlled the speed when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L last start at Los Alamitos Th and having second race start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Worth strong consideration. MISS HELLFIRE (9) Shot away to win by just short of 14L last start at Santa Anita and fitter for debut run. Should come to hand quickly. Definite claims.

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $3.20 and tailed off to finish 7th last time at Santa Anita but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Will be down in distance. Watch betting.
Last Starts 53 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 | 31/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 57kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | 3-5Y F&M MDN SPECIAL WEIGHT | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Edwin A Maldonado | 57kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 57kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 8 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Brayan Pena | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave them all something to chase when winning by 1 1/2L last start at Santa Anita and drawn nicely. Showing improvement in recent outings. Looking at others.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/05/2025 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FAST | Armando Aguilar | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-7 | 1 |
| 15.35L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-9 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/11 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last run at Santa Anita but down in trip. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Hard to have.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | 7-8-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 3L | $22.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was agonizingly close last time at Santa Anita and promising career start. Jockey Juan J Hernandez is a strong choice aboard but challenged by more formidable competitors. Has claims.
Last Starts 60 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 | 24/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-9 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $22.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice effort to run into 3rd last run at Santa Anita but facing a stronger group of contenders. In good form since resuming from a spell. Needs a lot of luck.
Last Starts 47 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 | 06/06/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | - | 11-9-7 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-8 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FAST | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 2.25L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Alfredo L Bautista | 50kg | - | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Welfin R Orantes | 51kg | - | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $61,000.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $20.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 3L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/11/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 08/09/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2023 | - | ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 7-5-7-8 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/12/2022 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/10/2022 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Set the tempo to win by 3 1/2L last start at Los Alamitos Th and having second career run. Has shown early pace in races to date. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a 40 week break. Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last run at Santa Anita and putting a tidy record together so far. Good prospects.
Last Starts 283 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 10-8-9 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $7.00 and finished 4th last time at Santa Anita and competing in a more challenging grade. Expecting to settle positively. Do not dismiss entirely.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |