Del Mar Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
PLATINUM GROOVE (14) Racing as a debutant 3yo by Motown for trainer Jeff Mullins. Jockey Juan J Hernandez rates highly. Watch the market moves. GIRL FIRE (8) Came in 4th last run at Los Alamitos but honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should race on the speed. Key player. DRULINER (10) Back from a break of 36 weeks. Finished 4th last time at this track and back to a shorter distance. Has very good closing speed. Has to be strongly considered. HAYLEY AMBER (6) Disappointing run when 8th last time at Los Alamitos Th but solid career start. Can go through the gears. Winnable race.
Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Jumped at $4.50 and was well beaten when 4th last time at Santa Anita but drawn beautifully. Should jump out and bowl along. Dropping back to a shorter trip. Needs too much luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
3yo by Cistron having initial appearance for Carla Gaines and can find a nice position from the draw. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a 50 week break. Jumped at $53.00 and ran 4th last run here but was on debut last time. Will have to carry more weight. Seems unlikely.
Last Starts 350 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Welfin R Orantes | 50.700000047683716kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First run back from a 51 week spell. At $23.00 below par when 5th last run at this track. Hard to see it being competitive today.
Last Starts 357 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 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.05L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.55L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Started $3.00 and got tired late when 4th last time at Santa Anita. Should muster plenty of early speed. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 42 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 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $7.00 and fairly underwhelming when 8th last time at Los Alamitos Th but showing consistent performance in races. Always seems to find the line well. Represents significant value.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Kyle Frey | 57kg | - | 8-9-10 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/12 | 06/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/07/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 53kg | - | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Solid run when placing 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last time at Santa Anita and fitter for debut run. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 57kg | - | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
At $3.50 finished 4th last run at Los Alamitos but promising career start. Has early speed and positions nicely. Rates as one of the key chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN 52 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Pedro Flores | 57kg | - | 2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN 57 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Pedro Flores | 55kg | - | 1-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 42 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 914m | FT | Pedro Flores | 57kg | - | 2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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First up and looked good when 2nd first up last preparation at this venue. Watch betting.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 5L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 3 |
| 13L | $20.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.75L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 36 weeks. Started at $3.40 and came in 4th last time at the track and down in trip. Should get going late. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 254 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 | 14/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.55L | $2.35 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54kg | - | 10-9-8 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |