Del Mar Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
MARLA HOOCH (7) Finished 6th last time at Santa Anita. Has the talent to rebound quickly and racing over extra ground. Producing consistent results this preparation. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. JANZ JOY (1) Back from a break. Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by more than 5L last start at Santa Anita and was a debutant last start. Gets the perfect draw. No shock to see a win. IMPRESSIONISTIC (11) Ran on strongly when 3rd last time at Santa Anita. Can take this out. LATIN AIR (2) Resuming after a break. Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd beaten by 3 1/2L last time at Santa Anita and gets a favourable gate. Suitably placed in this race.
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Came on strongly when 3rd beaten by over 5L last start at Santa Anita and having second career run. Rising in distance. Good prospects.
Last Starts 75 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 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at Santa Anita and will try to take advantage of the gate. Commands respect.
Last Starts 63 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 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Started $18.00 and showed some merit late when 4th last start at Santa Anita and fitter for debut run. Facing an increased distance. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
Last Starts 70 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 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.33 and looked flat when 4th last run at Santa Anita but fitter for debut run. Should muster plenty of early toe. Stepping up in trip. Could feature here.
Last Starts 56 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 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home into 3rd beaten by 2L last time at Santa Anita and rising in trip. Jockey Antonio Fresu usually performs well for this stable. Place chance.
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 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made considerable ground when 2nd last run at Santa Anita and facing a rise in trip. Should muster plenty of early speed. Form has been improving over recent runs. Good potential.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.00 and came in 6th last time at Santa Anita. Has the talent to rebound quickly and going up in trip. Good career start. Will go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $53.00 and was well beaten when 10th last start at Santa Anita but was on debut last time. Likely to get back. Facing a rise in trip. Not interested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Was $28.00 and just average when 8th last time at Santa Anita but having second race start. Might be ridden for luck. Going up in distance. This will be a test.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | - | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept coming when 3rd last time at Santa Anita. Capable type.
Last Starts 48 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 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $36.00 and ran 7th last start at Los Alamitos Th. Likely to settle back in the field. Place hope.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | - | 12-11-10 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 |